Chapter 2268: Chapter 2270: Boundary-Breaking Plan
If Yi Jue hadn’t mentioned ’many sect elders’, Shanhu really wouldn’t have reacted, but after careful identification, "Elder Cang Jing?"
She really wasn’t familiar with Elder Duan Liang. Don’t be misled by the fact that she interacts with many people, but Duan Liang is responsible for organizing cultivation techniques for the Taixu Sect, so it’s normal for Yi Jue to see him, but Shanhu fell short of that.
Elder Shanhu furrowed her brows and felt discriminated against, "Everyone is an elder, so why should you make me retreat? After the battle with the Lingmu Sect, indeed the Spirit Plant Sect’s confidence has greatly increased, but doesn’t regard the other seventeen paths!"
She didn’t dare to provoke actively, but she had the courage to retaliate. When Lingmu and Spirit Plant compete, they usually strive to gain the support of the other sixteen paths in terms of morality, and if they merge, their power will greatly increase, needing to consider the reactions of other forces.
She didn’t believe the other party would not consider this factor.
However, Yi Jue was unimpressed by Zhenxian Shou Zhong’s ’former Dao partner’, "I’m saying that private matters should have the appearance of private matters. Your blatant clamoring is merely instigating ridicule."
Elder Shanhu became increasingly agitated, "Who said it was a private matter? Shou Zhong previously promised me various artifact-refining materials. I have not been in a rush to demand them, but now they are urgently needed within the sect, and he backed off, rendering me unable to fulfill my duties to the sect, is this not a breach of promise?"
Yi Jue blinked, unable to speak before Shou Zhong Zhenxian’s voice sounded, "Elder, don’t be deceived by her!"
He had already walked out of the protective formation, ignoring Shanhu entirely, earnestly explaining to Yi Jue, "Over a hundred years ago, I indeed agreed to give her some materials, but she wanted the corpses of the Star Devouring Clan... How could this be possible?"
"I’m not asking for them, I am purchasing!" Elder Shanhu spoke seriously, "I don’t expect you to make the decision. I only asked you to speak for me in the Spirit Plant Sect, but you refused!"
Shou Zhong Zhenxian did not look at her, simply shaking his head and mumbling to himself, "This is absurd... Can I even speak for those things?"
Elder Shanhu’s eyes shifted to Elder Duan Liang—Yi Jue, Qing Ji, and Cang Jing had obtained the corpses of the Star Devouring Clan. She didn’t want to communicate with the three and found the fourth person, "Which sect’s elder is this unknown friend?"
She didn’t recognize Duan Liang, but Elder Duan Liang had indeed heard of her—the realm of Tianqin, although large, only had a few top figures.
They have lived for over a thousand years. Without even memorizing it, Duan Liang knew it anyway, having heard her involved in fights between Zhenxians more than once, and although Elder Duan Liang was responsible for cultivation techniques, he was very keen on collecting external information.
He didn’t want to connect too much with this woman, so he replied lukewarmly, "Tai Xu Sect’s Duan Liang greets fellow Daoist."
"So, it was Duan Liang passing down the technique!" Elder Shanhu’s eyes lit up; of course, she had heard of this name, and Taixu Sect is considered one of the top seven sects, "Don’t you think the corpses of the Star Devouring Clan in the Spirit Plant Sect are not being used to their maximum potential?"
Elder Cang Jing couldn’t help it, "This involves the matters of Xuanshui, Golden Crow, and Spirit Plant, and it’s not up to you to judge!"
Elder Duan Liang didn’t have any intention of aligning against a common foe, responding calmly, "Taixu has people responsible for this, not my concern!"
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to speak up, but Shanhu, this woman, really knows how to stir up trouble—a lot of Zhenxians were brought to conflict with their Dao partners because of her.
Elder Duan Liang also has a Dao partner and pays great attention to his image, so he happily used the reasoning of ’each doing their job’ to answer.
Elder Shanhu originally thought she might convince him, seeing otherwise, she could only look to Yi Jue Zhenxian, "Anyway, when you refine the corpses of the Star Devouring Clan in the future, you will still need to find us in the Artifact Refining Path."
"Who can be sure of future matters?" Yi Jue replied casually, "Moreover, this matter is not under Shou Zhong’s jurisdiction, nor mine; ultimately, it’s all about each performing their duty."
"That is my duty," Elder Shanhu became a bit anxious, "Your Spirit Plant Sect refuses to communicate earnestly, so I must think of other ways. Didn’t you get it from the void? Even you can’t manage it?"
Actually, we all benefit from Mountain Master Feng! Yi Jue almost replied, but the words turned into, "The sect has its own rules."
At this moment, the space around everyone twisted, and a person emerged; it was Feng Jun who appeared.
"What is this?" Elder Shanhu raised an eyebrow; for a mere Small Golden Core to dare appear beside four elders—are they seeking death?
However, Yi Jue Zhenxian suddenly turned cold, "If you don’t leave now, don’t blame me for taking you down to discuss the matter in the Artifact Refining Path!"
Elder Qing Ji snorted coldly, "I have the same thought... Fellow Daoist Shanhu, retreat quickly, lest you harm yourself!"
"Just fight, then," Elder Cang Jing sighed, directly summoning a pearl, "Ultimately, it’s all about strength!"
"You are Feng Jun!" Elder Shanhu’s body wavered, transforming into a streak of escaping light, a silver-bell-like laughter drifting behind, "No wonder being so guarded, don’t let me find an opportunity~"
Feng Jun blinked, asking in confusion, "Is this... Nascent Soul High Stage?"
Cang Jing the True Immortal sneered coldly, "Who here isn’t a Nascent Soul High Stage?"
Shou Zhong the True Immortal turned and walked towards the defense array, "Well then... you all carry on, I have matters to attend back home."
Elder Duan Liang indeed looked thoughtfully at Yi Jue, "The corpses of the Star Devouring Clan... Lingmu Sect is under great pressure, shall I assist you?"
"Thank you, but it’s not necessary," Yi Jue shook her head, speaking expressionlessly, "The Seven Gates and Eighteen Paths have their order, and I believe the sect can resolve these issues just as they trust me not to interfere in this matter."
She had already promised the sect not to meddle in this, provided... there must be ample resource compensation for Feng Jun.
This was largely a minor episode, and soon after, Feng Jun led the four people back to the Yellow Sky Plate.
Strictly speaking, Elder Duan Liang could have returned to Taixu by now, as what would happen next at Xuanshui Sect was not closely related to his duties, but his curiosity got the better of him, compelling him to observe what would unfold.
This might make him seem a bit neglectful of his duties, but... who doesn’t have a touch of curiosity?
On the third day of their return, Chen Xi the True Immortal brought forth the architectural plans for Xuanshui Sect.
Feng Jun had to admit, he couldn’t quite grasp the plan, and truthfully, even the Big Boss struggled with it, but no matter, a preliminary simulation would suffice.
During the simulation process, Feng Jun once again felt the danger up close, yet having accepted the Xuanhuang Qi meant nothing more was to be said.
Over two days, he identified the plan’s flaws, requiring Xuanshui Sect to revise the plan, and Feng Jun unhesitatingly returned to Kunhao — this time’s modification wouldn’t be brief either.
He spent some time at White Pebble Beach before venturing to Earth.
Due to individuals being in the Void, time between Earth and Kunhao became synchronized, and upon Feng Jun’s return, the Earth Realm was preparing for the third Dragon Gate Conference.
This time, Luohua finally did not register, only intending to send Xu Leigang as a guest — he is Luohua’s last disciple, but regardless of everything, he finally advanced to Innate.
What surprised Feng Jun was that from the second-generation disciples... not even considered second-generation individuals, there was someone who made a breakthrough; it was none other than Yin Mingyue, recommended by Lin Heihu, a wealthy woman fond of helping others, serving as vice-manager of the Blessing Courtyard.
As Gazi increasingly focused his attention on the Kunhao Realm, the Blessing Courtyard essentially became reliant on Yin Mingyue, since Lin Heihu, being a Spiritual Body, couldn’t casually appear in public.
In other words, she is currently Huaxia’s leading figure in anti-trafficking efforts, and she advanced to the Rebirth layer, practicing the Incense Fire Ascension path.
The cultivation technique she practices needs no further discussion; after Feng Jun discovered this, he felt slightly amused, having initially considered reassigning Yin Mingyue to oversee Jin Province — she has considerable influence there, and the Swallowed Star Demon’s kidney is buried in Pingyang.
Nonetheless, regardless, for a woman in her early thirties to cultivate Incense Fire Ascension without significant material resources yet advance to the Rebirth layer, such a person... truly has limitless potential.
If Feng Jun imparts the technique for gathering Incense Fire to her, he has no doubt she would advance to Qi Refinement within a year, given anti-trafficking’s merits are substantial enough, even surpassing Hua Hua’s medical aid and patient rescue.
Medical aid only saves an individual, anti-trafficking rescues a family, furthermore, medical aid generally poses no risk to life, whereas anti-trafficking does carry significant danger — indeed, snatching children from buyers involves immense trouble and potential danger.
Of course, medical aid requires professional skills, anti-trafficking merely passion and a sense of justice, lacking somewhat in professional specificity.
Nevertheless, both practitioners of these acts are extraordinary individuals, though Luohua charges for medical services, anti-trafficking... well, donations are welcome but not obligatory.
In summary, whether you concede or not, anti-trafficking merits surpass healing and rescue efforts — at least in this era of prevalent single-child families, that’s how merit is calculated.
However, Feng Jun isn’t in a hurry to impart this technique to her, being in one’s thirties is somewhat late, yet she has her fortunes, so let’s observe developments for now, after all, for Incense Fire Ascension... temporary propulsion can suffice.
As long as enough merits accumulate, Feng Jun believes pushing Yin Mingyue to Golden Core within three years isn’t an issue, good deeds warrant good recompense, even in the Earth Realm where Heavenly Dao has collapsed, it should be such.
Feng Jun merely worries she might mishandle gaining power, thus prolonging the timeline slightly — your virtuous heart has already garnered recompense, and seeking more hinges on your perseverance.
Apart from that, the Taklimakan Desert experienced slight greening, though few noticed, the truly observant naturally had acute senses.
Feng Jun hadn’t been back long when Beauty Lin noticed this, leading her to notify the gatekeeper to request a meeting with him, then after their encounter, she asked, "Can you provide some disposable Storage Talismans? Prices are negotiable."
She had monitored Luohua for quite some time, thus the term Storage Talisman was hardly unfamiliar, even aware of the Storage Bag, albeit those items had usage limitations... hence her sole request for Storage Talismans.
