Another month has passed.
All the formations have been set up. The outer formation was primarily for defense, while its main function was to suppress the interior.
Now, with Ye Feng adding another Gengjin Killing Array inside, controlled by Qi Refining, killing a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator would be no problem at all.
The women practicing the Sovereign Technique recovered their cultivation levels at an extremely rapid pace, with almost everyone advancing by one level.
Cheng Xin, whose cultivation level was the lowest, even recovered to the fifth level of Qi Refining.
Moreover, aside from some misunderstandings, there have been virtually no mistakes.
In the market, because Ye Feng announced a month-long event, all items were discounted by 20%. Recently, the inventory has sold for around one million spirit stones.
Because it was a zero-cost transaction, the trading volume returned to the million mark, and the market gained a reputation in the area.
The surrounding markets and towns suffered devastating damage, making this place the best gathering place for many independent cultivators.
Now, not only the market area, but even the area outside the great formation is occupied by many late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.
With a level-two grand formation and a Golden Core cultivator overseeing it, it's practically a small sect.
Countless people wanted to visit the mountain, and under Ye Feng's guidance, Yang Dan recruited a group of skilled builders to renovate and maintain the houses.
In addition, those with knowledge of talismans, alchemy, and formations were also allowed to reside within the grand formation to boost the market's popularity.
They also hired many beautiful female nuns to sell goods in the shop.
With the addition of these people, the management of the market was not thrown into chaos.
And for them, all they need to do is cultivate and master the core of the formation; no one can challenge their position.
As for the few who had intended to cause trouble, they had already slunk away the moment Ye Feng's formation was completed.
In Ye Feng's room, Yang Dan sat in front of Ye Feng.
"That's about all I have to say. You can keep what you need from the ring, and leave the rest to be sold in Yunxia Market."
The market town was named Yunxia, which means both "cloud" (as in ancient times) and "rosy" (as in the color rosy), representing the women.
Is Senior Gu leaving soon?
Although she had known all along that Ye Feng would leave sooner or later, Yang Dan was still filled with apprehension on this day.
"Well, I have important things to do. I came out this time to establish my foundation... cough cough, to form my core. I'm going to find the Golden Core cultivator later. I'll come back to see you after I've formed my core."
"Even a genius like you, senior, doesn't your sect help you prepare for the Golden Core stage?"
Yang Dan asked in surprise,
Although Ye Feng's exact age could not be determined, judging from his still somewhat youthful face, he should be no more than sixty years old.
Moreover, he can fight against opponents of higher levels... How could a sect ignore such a genius?
Yang Dan's words were tantamount to admitting that she already knew Ye Feng's identity as a member of the Qingyun Sect.
However, this question stumped him. I can't talk about things inside the sect; I'm still just a minor Qi Refining cultivator.
"My position in the sect is somewhat special, so I must conceal my identity. If anyone asks, just say I'm the rogue cultivator Gu Yun."
"So... what's your real name?"
"My name is Ye Feng. Remember, I'm only telling you this."
"Um!"
Yang Dan's face showed a hint of smugness.
"By the way, were you at Qingxue Peak before?"
Yang Dan's eyes flickered; she wasn't surprised that Ye Feng could recognize her as a disciple of the sect.
On the contrary, this made their relationship seem even closer.
"Yes, I am an inner disciple of Qingxue Peak, and I am a disciple of Foundation Establishment Alchemist Li Qinghe!"
Li Qinghe!!
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"From now on, I'm leaving this place in your hands. I hope that when we meet again, you will all have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and achieved immortality!"
Ye Feng's gaze swept across the crowd. After several months of living together, he had to admit that he felt quite at ease staying here.
However, given the current sales speed in the market, it won't be long before I can advance to the tenth level of Foundation Establishment.
If I still haven't found the Golden Core by then, I might break through on my own someday.
Breaking through on your own... then there's truly no way out.
Fang Xue stepped forward from the crowd.
"Senior, the 'Supreme Ruler of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations' technique greatly increases cultivation speed. Perhaps we can even reach the peak of Foundation Establishment with it. We want to... establish a sect and ask you to be our sect leader!"
Sect leader? That sounds pretty good.
Ye Feng originally wanted to establish a trading group, but establishing a sect doesn't seem to conflict with that, does it?
"Alright! Then I'll be the first sect leader. You'd better work hard from now on, otherwise it'll be embarrassing to have only a few Qi Refining cultivators under my command!"
Ye Feng's words made everyone laugh, but after the laughter came the sadness of parting.
"I've said everything I needed to say. I look forward to seeing you all again!"
After speaking, Ye Feng, without waiting for a reply, soared into the air and disappeared before their eyes...
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Purple Edge Secret Realm!
Lately, people passing through the market keep mentioning this word.
I heard it's located not far east of Luoshui Sect, inside the Purple Snow Plain.
For Qi Refining cultivators, the Purple Snow Plains are practically a dead end; this secret realm is of no use to them whatsoever.
However, there are quite a few rumors circulating.
It is said that the Purple Fate Secret Realm opens once every one or two thousand years, and each opening is a major event in the cultivation world of Tiannan.
The Azure Cloud Secret Realm opens once a year, and the spiritual herbs harvested each time are worth hundreds of millions.
A secret realm that only opens once every few thousand years—even ordinary herbs would probably become sentient by then.
Having already benefited greatly from the Azure Cloud Secret Realm, Ye Feng couldn't help but feel eager to try his luck upon hearing this news.
Most importantly, there might be a golden fruit tree inside that could directly solve his problem.
Even if you don't have any, collecting more spiritual herbs and plants is still good.
———
Ye Feng was riding in a boat-shaped magical artifact.
Its flight speed isn't faster than a flying sword, but it can hold spirit stones and set simple commands.
For example, flying straight ahead, or turning five degrees to the left every two hours...
Ye Feng himself continued to study formations and refine weapons.
The Purple Snow Plains weren't very far; Ye Feng arrived there in six days. However, he didn't know where the Purple Fate Secret Realm was.
He could only detour around the edge of the 100-kilometer radius, but soon he wouldn't have to worry about that anymore.
He saw many Foundation Establishment cultivators riding on magical artifacts and spiritual weapons, heading towards the center of the plain.
These are probably cultivators from nearby families or sects, or perhaps independent cultivators...
Ye Feng adjusted his cultivation level to the first stage of Foundation Establishment and followed behind the main group.
Most of these cultivators didn't know each other and were just on their own journeys, while also being wary of each other, so nothing dramatic happened.
Another day and night passed during the flight, and just when Ye Feng thought he had been fooled,
At the far end of the line of sight, a cluster of buildings resembling a small mountain appeared on the opposite side.
As Ye Feng and his group approached, more and more cultivators gathered around them, with cultivators constantly pouring in from all directions, while many others took to the air and left.
Above the building complex, four large characters unfolded like a projection.
"Hanhai Chamber of Commerce!"
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