Chapter 142: 087: White hair fluttering, heaven and earth empty, ten levels of Qi Cultivation naturally attained (For the true addition of Alliance Hierarch Ni Lanxuan)_1 Chapter 142: 087: White hair fluttering, heaven and earth empty, ten levels of Qi Cultivation naturally attained (For the true addition of Alliance Hierarch Ni Lanxuan)_1 Before his departure, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
There was news possibly related to Jiang Qiang.
It was rather unexpected.
One of Chen Dengming’s goals when he arrived at Absolute Forest City was to meet with Jiang Qiang, which he wasn’t able to do.
If he could find Jiang Qiang now upon his departure, it would bring closure to this matter that had been plaguing his mind.
However, he always made careful plans before taking action and knew when to stop while he was ahead.
At the very least, he couldn’t place himself in danger.
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A piece of information overheard by Chu Xun alone couldn’t confirm if Jiang Qiang was indeed in the hands of the Fish Cultivators.
Further confirmation was necessary.
Furthermore, the exact strength of those Fish Cultivators needed to be ascertained.
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For the following few days, Chu Xun followed Chen Dengming’s instructions, maneuvering among different Fish Cultivator groups while selling Demonic Beast meat, even boarding the Fish Cultivators’ ships under the guise of delivering meat, attempting to locate Jiang Qiang.
During these days, Chen Dengming continued cultivating without pause.
With a lack of Demonic Beast Blood, the Bone Forging Skill was less efficient.
Therefore, he primarily focused on the “Three Elements Spirit Gathering Skill” and Gold Touch Skill and other Daoist skills.
As time was quickly approaching the deep autumn of October, it was also nearing his 84th birthday.
Four days later.
Both the Gold Touch Skill and Vajra Shield Skill advanced beyond proficiency and successively broke through to the master level.
Accordingly, Chen Dengming’s lifespan increased by another ten years, reaching 417 years in total.
Focusing on these two skills advancing to the master level, which meant more powerful Daoist skills consuming less Spiritual Energy.
However, at this time, Chu Xun had also brought back some not-so-good news.
“Brother Chen, these people are maintaining strict oversight over their ships.
Even when I offered to help them carry the Demonic Beast meat I sold to them onto their ship, I was driven away.
I can’t confirm yet whether Jiang Daoyou is indeed on the ship or even which ship it might be….”
Chen Dengming contemplated and nodded, “There’s no rush with this matter for now.
Let’s focus on preparing for our departure.
Chu Xun, what you need to determine now is when these Fish Cultivators are planning to leave Absolute Forest City.
Then, I need you to leave Absolute Forest City first and travel to the Wind Matter Square, six hundred miles from here…”
Chu Xun was slightly surprised, “Brother Chen, you want me to leave so soon?”
“Correct.”
Chen Dengming nodded, taking out a map and said, “Looking at this map, after we leave Absolute Forest City, there are three possible destinations to the east.
Wind Matter Square, six hundred miles away, seems to be the most suitable.
Wind Matter Square is territory belonging to the Feng Family, who are tributary forces of the Wind Calling Sect.
The periphery of the Eastern Region for tens of thousands of miles around is mostly occupied by lesser sects.
Other than the Wind Calling Sect, there are also numerous smaller Immortal’s gateways, such as the Giant Spirit Sect, Thunder Sect, Purple Thunder Sect, and more…”
Chu Xun took a long look at the map, his mind not quick enough to understand Chen Dengming’s intentions.
Chen Dengming continued, “The destination of my journey is the major sect in the inner region of the Eastern Region, which requires me to transit through these small sects.
But I’ve heard that the resource disputes among these small sects can also be quite dangerous.
Chu Xun, I need you to go to Wind Matter Square in advance, to get a sense of the situation there.
If you decide to join a sect in the future, you can also choose one with a good reputation from these sects.”
Chu Xun suddenly understood Chen Dengming’s intentions.
The first was to visit the Wind Matter Square in advance to familiarize himself with the rules and order of the Immortal Sect Way Gate in the Eastern Region, to provide guidance when Chen Dengming arrives.
The second was to allow him to leave first, hinting that there was no need for him to be involved in the matter concerning Jiang Qiang.
All he needed to do was wait six hundred miles away, ready to provide assistance at any time.
This plan was indeed well-thought-out.
It was better than hurriedly rescuing Jiang Qiang only to make a hasty exit, fleeing to a distance without knowing the specific situation there.
Moreover, despite his own strength, it was evident that he was somewhat of a liability to Brother Chen.
After such deliberations, Chu Xun immediately set about his tasks according to the plan.
By the third day, Chu Xun had already figured out when the Fish Cultivators would set out again from the river mouth.
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“Setting out from the river mouth in the middle of next month…
calculating the time, just about right.
If I further consume some Qi Boosting Elixirs, I should be able to just about make a breakthrough…”
As Chen Dengming reflected, he glanced at the current progress of his “Three Elements Spirit Gathering Skill” cultivation.
“Three Elements Spirit Gathering Skill” (9th Level 370/900)”
His current cultivation speed was slightly faster than when he was in Moonlight Market.
But limited by the cultivation technique, even in a precious place like the Level 1 Spirit Vein in Absolute Forest City, he could only improve his familiarity with the cultivation technique by 18 points per day.
He needed at least another month of time to break through to the Qi Cultivation tenth level.
He had thought that if the Fish Cultivators were to leave the river mouth at the end of the month, he wouldn’t be able to cultivate to the Qi Cultivation tenth level in time to make a move.
As it turned out, the Fish Cultivators were only planning to leave the river mouth in the middle of next month.
The timing was exactly what he required.
Compared to the occasion when he couldn’t keep up with the changes, this time the change accommodated his plan.
One has to admit that the world is unpredictable, and one cannot always be unlucky.
At this point, after Chu Xun had confirmed the information, he left Absolute Forest City according to Chen Dengming’s wishes.
He went ahead to Wind Matter Square to secure a foothold and inquire about the nearby Immortal Sect Way Gate.
Chen Dengming was preparing to begin his meditation immediately.
Each day, apart from going to the harbor to secretly observe the situation of the Fish Cultivators, he would use the rest of his time to concentrate on cultivation, preparing for the breakthrough to Qi Cultivation tenth level.
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Quickly, it was the golden autumn in October.
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Chen Dengming celebrated his 84th birthday.
He had already spent two years and three months in this world.
He arrived at a slope by the Dongjiang River, sitting alone at dusk without feeling lonely, quietly watching the sunset painting the sky a vivid red.