Chapter 2262: Chapter 2264: More Excitement Awaits
After True Immortal Chen Xi finished speaking, everyone fell silent together, without anyone showing any obvious unusual expressions.
Everyone essentially guessed that there must be more behind the small world; otherwise, the sudden surge in energy would be inexplicable.
As for the idea that the small world is connected to a large world, while rare, the principle behind it is something everyone can understand with a little thought.
After a long pause, Yi Jue finally snorted softly, and everyone thought she had a new approach. They looked at her, only to find that her gaze swept towards Feng Jun, so they followed her gaze.
Why are you all looking at me? Feng Jun helplessly spread his hands, "I don’t have personal experience with this kind of thing. Let’s just discuss it... Even if it’s a large world, in the end, it’s all about strength."
Everyone remained silent. Elder Cang Jing thought about it, believing Feng Jun ultimately didn’t understand the intricacies, so he answered, "A large world isn’t something to fear, but a large world with its own small realm is indeed a bit tricky."
The Tianqin Plane is a world for cultivators, unafraid of battle, and typically, once the cultivation level reaches the Emergence Stage, one will actively go out to seek fortune, so the other large worlds are not completely unfamiliar.
However, the crux of the problem lies here; in large worlds, some are strong, some are weak, with various strange species, but one thing is certain: a large world that can house a small world within itself is usually not easy to deal with.
Feng Jun thought about it and could understand this saying. A small world itself requires a good understanding of spatial rules, and some small worlds can even alter the flow of time, which involves extremely high-level time rules.
Alright, I understand how big a mess you’ve created! Feng Jun nodded, indicating he understood, "What kind of deductions do you need me to make?"
True Immortal Chen Xi solemnly replied, "We hope to know if there truly exists a large world on the other side. If it does exist, then we need to know who our adversary is."
Feng Jun’s left eye slightly twitched. You really think highly of me, "Don’t you think this is really a bit difficult for me? Others can’t deduce it... and you’re relying solely on me?"
"Others have tried many times, but ultimately can’t deduce it," True Immortal Chen Xi helplessly shrugged his hands, "Over fifty percent believe it’s a large world, more than twenty percent think it’s hard to say, and twenty percent believe it’s a different dimension."
"A different dimension is impossible," Elder Duan Liang answered very confidently, "That would directly affect this world."
"There’s room for exceptions," said a True Immortal from Yuangang Sect, "The difference in rules might cause a direct miss."
Elder Duan Liang pointed to the distant apocalyptic scene, frowning, "You call that a ’direct miss’?"
Anyway, everyone had their own reasons, and True Immortal Chen Xi remarked, "If Mountain Master Feng, you also can’t deduce, then we can only turn to the previous generation Yitian of the Chess Sect, though he has already achieved True Sage status, asking him out is very difficult."
Upon hearing this, Feng Jun rolled his eyes, "You insisted on bringing me here because it’s easier to ask me?"
"Well..." True Immortal Chen Xi shook his head with a laugh, "It’s truly unimaginable, the difficulty of deduction by True Sage Emergence Stage, especially one as exceptional as Yitian."
"Basically, you think I’m cheap," Feng Jun teased, but considering the deduction ability of the current Yitian, which is far superior to Yi Ju’s, it’s normal for the previous Emergence Stage Yitian to charge a higher fee—perhaps the fee is not the issue at all.
So he didn’t really mind, he was more concerned about one thing, "Regardless of my deduction result, this deduction fee has already been agreed upon, not subject to change... am I right?"
For him, the reason for agreeing to this deduction, the potential threat of "nothing more than three" was just one of the factors; what he cared about was the Xuanhuang Qi, a treasure so valuable that even Yi Ju struggled to decide its worth, could it be simple?
True Immortal Chen Xi was only slightly startled before laughing, "Correct, Xuanhuang Sect never goes back on its word."
For some reason, deep down, he felt Feng Jun is highly likely to deduce the roots of the opposite world; it’s an indescribable intuition—this Small Golden Core might be far more mysterious than most believe... a lot!
Nevertheless, even if Feng Jun couldn’t deduce a precise message, he planned to honor the agreement—the sect had already unified its understanding for this matter.
Under Chen Xi’s persuasion, everyone already realized that this mysterious young man possessed extraordinary potential, aside from the ability to deduce and navigate the void, the "kindred spirit" could also generate some favor among the Xuanhuang Sect.
The trouble was that, due to some previous misunderstandings, the relationship between the two sides was not so harmonious, although their connection was earlier than forces like the Xuanshui Sect.
Investigations revealed that the worsening relationship responsibility lay not just with Feng Jun; the Xuanhuang Sect seemed to bear more of the burden.
Thus, the Xuanhuang Sect put forth the Xuanhuang Qi this time, hoping Feng Jun could deduce precise information, but it didn’t matter if he couldn’t—having gained our family’s treasure for nothing, surely he wouldn’t hold onto past grievances?
As for the idea of "nothing more than three," the Xuanhuang Sect indeed had a thought, but there wasn’t a strong desire to strictly enforce it.
At the end of the day, for some reason, the Xuanhuang Sect unanimously believed that Mountain Master Feng likely had a connection with them.
Feng Jun had no idea that his opponent had so much drama in their heart. He was used to the way disciples from prominent sects behaved. Upon hearing this answer, he was momentarily stunned, then nodded with a smile, "No wonder Xuanshui Sect is so magnanimous... Can you pay me upfront?"
"Mountain Master Feng, you really are a clever one," True Immortal Chen Xi gave a thumbs-up with a cheerful smile, "Our sect has a deep foundation and usually settles after the fact. However, since you’ve asked, we don’t mind making an exception... but you’ll have to wait two days."
Why wait two days? He had already acquired the Xuanhuang energy but also needed to control the proceedings appropriately. Being too eager wasn’t the way, and might even make the other party look down on him.
"Then waiting two days is fine," Feng Jun didn’t understand why the other party was so agreeable, but with so many True Immortals following him, if they dared to do anything excessive, they’d have to be out of their minds.
Then he leaped into the air, stepping towards the area filled with phenomena, "This is a good opportunity to observe such celestial phenomena closely."
Yi Jue saw this and without a word, flickered to follow Feng Jun. In the next moment, True Immortal Cang Jing also caught up, teasing her with his divine sense, "Can’t bear to leave for even a moment, Yi Jue, today is the day for you?"
"You’re overthinking. By following him, I get to see more interesting things," Yi Jue was not upset and retorted with her divine sense, "But you, always pondering over romance, are you considering changing to the Path of Passion?"
"Hmph, making excuses is easy," Elder Cang Jing snorted disdainfully but truthfully followed along — following Feng Jun indeed promised more exciting experiences, an undeniable fact.
Feng Jun wandered in the air for a whole day, and at night, returned to the Yellow Sky Plate through the transmission array to rest, repeating the same the next day.
However, on the night of the second day, the space in the room he stayed in fluctuated, and he disappeared.
Feng Jun’s residence was the most notable among the distinguished guests. Even if the Xuanshui Sect didn’t pay attention to others, they had to monitor him closely. As soon as the spatial fluctuation occurred, it was sensed remotely.
"There’s spatial fluctuation from Feng Jun’s place, possible disappearance... Should we use divine sense to check it out?"
Mountain Master Feng’s reputation for a peculiar character had already taken root deeply in the disciples related to Xuanshui Sect. Facing an Initial Golden Core Stage, they dared not make the decision to probe rashly.
They debated for a while without reaching a conclusion when another spatial fluctuation occurred.
"Is he... back?"
"Was it really that quick?"
"I told you to stay calm. Luckily, we didn’t investigate. Imagine being caught in the act; believe it or not, Uncle Chen Xi would lock you up for at least ten years."
"Caught in the act, my foot. He’s just at the Initial Golden Core Stage, how strong a divine sense could he detect? How could we at the great Xuanshui have such timid cowards as you? It’s truly a disgrace to Xuanshui!"
The next day, as the sun rose, True Immortal Chen Xi handed Feng Jun a twenty-inch suitcase-sized obsidian box in front of everyone. The box was covered in densely inscribed talismans; just the box itself could sell for five upper spiritual stones.
Upon opening the box, there was a thin spiritual qi shield inside, along with an upper spirit stone for activation, "One upper spirit stone can maintain this spiritual qi shield for a hundred years. If swapped for a middle spirit stone, it will only last a year."
In the center of the shield was a branch, slightly yellowish-green, about a foot long and as thick as a child’s arm, "You probably know, this is Xuanhuang Vine, grown near the Xuanhuang Aperture, essential for temporarily sealing Xuanhuang energy without leakage."
Feng Jun had heard of Xuanhuang Vine, knowing it to be the best carrier for preserving Xuanhuang energy. Other preservation methods certainly existed, but this was the most authentic and reliable method.
In fact, Xuanhuang Vine was also very effective in preserving other rare essences — except for things like heavenly Gang Qi from beyond.
In short, setting aside the intrinsic value of Xuanhuang energy, just these corresponding packaging and sealing methods would cost no less than twenty upper spirit stones. And this was merely the necessary packaging, not Xuanshui Sect’s attempt to flaunt luxury.
Good things are always accompanied by good things.
As per routine, Feng Jun took out his mobile phone for a check to confirm it was Xuanhuang energy, then took it with both hands and bowed to True Immortal Chen Xi, "Thank you for trusting me, True Immortal Chen Xi. I, the humble cultivator, will do my utmost to deduce and repay Xuanshui’s favor!"
Yesterday still displaying unyielding might, today calling himself "the humble cultivator", Yi Jue casually wiped her forehead. Couldn’t he avoid being so servile? You might not care about your image, but I care about face.
However, I am starting to believe you might indeed be somewhat poor.
Just then, the consciousness of the big boss rippled in Feng Jun’s mind, "Several of the talismans are drawn too crudely..."
(During double points time, loudly summoning monthly votes.)
