"master!"
When the flame in the Heavenly Book burned out completely, the good deeds were almost wiped out, and related records appeared, Feng Bingwen knew what was going on!
So what if he doesn't want to acknowledge a master? It's fine, he doesn't want to be the master anymore either. Just call him Master. It's just a matter of changing the way he's addressed, no big deal.
"Hey, not bad!"
Upon hearing that address, Feng Bingwen responded with a smug smile. Although a few of the little ones around him would call him "Master," it couldn't compare to the spiritual artifact; the level of respect was simply different.
Not to mention that this spirit of the cave cannot be considered the spirit of a celestial artifact, but rather a more unique spirit of a grotto-heaven. Although it is only a seed, embryo, or semi-finished product, similar to the spirit of a mountain or the spirit of a lake, it is slightly stronger, but its future is promising.
"You spineless coward, didn't you say you didn't acknowledge a master? How come you're calling him one now?"
Upon hearing this address, the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel could no longer contain itself and immediately retorted sarcastically.
Following the instructions of the Supreme Dao Master, he stayed by Feng Bingwen's side and communicated with him in the manner of an elder.
As for "Master," he could never utter such a subservient title, at least not now. Hmm, later on, once young Feng breaks through and achieves the Celestial Immortal realm, that might be something to consider.
As a celestial artifact, it can only unleash its full power when wielded by a sufficiently powerful immortal. The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel certainly understood this, otherwise it wouldn't have taken the initiative to follow this kid in the first place.
This magical artifact has taken a liking to Feng Bingwen, after all, they are so compatible. However, because it is too powerful, he can only fulfill his duty of protection now, and cannot take action unless it is a critical moment of life and death.
But before this kid had even reached the level he expected, he was lured by a half-finished product, which even called on the master, even though he was the one who came first.
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel felt a strong threat. Although Feng Xiaozi also had a few decent immortal artifacts, they were incomparable to his. This was the key reason why he dared to act superior when speaking to Feng Bingwen. This was the source of his confidence in controlling this little guy.
"I called him 'Master,' not 'Master.' Can't you even hear me, you old codger?"
Sensing the hostility of the spiritual artifact on Taishang Daozi's body, even knowing that the other party was more ancient and more orthodox, he had no intention of backing down.
So what if it's older or stronger than him? So what if its rank and status surpass his? None of this can change the fact that he is merely a celestial artifact. And celestial artifacts ultimately serve the cultivators and are governed by their will.
"Young Feng, look at this little thing! It has no respect for its elders whatsoever. With such character, it will surely turn against you one day. You must never keep it by your side, lest disaster strike!"
Without saying a word, the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel immediately attacked the Spirit of the Void Cave, labeling him as someone who might devour its master in the future.
"You're talking nonsense!"
The spirit of Kongdong was also angered and furious. This senior was too tasteless to slander him like this.
"Even if I wanted to keep him with me, I couldn't take him with me!"
Feng Bingwen looked around at the beautiful scenery and the ethereal atmosphere of the thirty-six floating islands, pondering how to acquire them in a suitable and appropriate way.
Judging from the feedback in the Heavenly Book, the difficulty shouldn't be too great. After all, this thing now recognizes him as its master, so it shouldn't be too difficult for it to speak.
"Why don't you just leave it here and come back for it when your cultivation level is higher? It'll be the same!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel clamored, also somewhat excited. So what if he acknowledged the master? His original body couldn't follow him, so he was destined to be unable to compete with him.
"No, sir, I think you can talk to the current sect leader directly. As long as you pay a small price, you can definitely take me away!"
"Young Feng, I told you, this guy is just dishonest. A small price to pay? Ha, thirty-six immortal islands! Even if you empty your pockets, you might not be able to get it back!"
"No, it's different. My image isn't very good in the eyes of the higher-ups at Jiuwei Mountain. If you, sir, are willing to ask, they will definitely agree!"
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Feng Bingwen immediately became interested.
"The previous leader of Jiuwei Mountain who I met back then was an inhuman son. Not only did he seal me away, but he also left records about me in the ancient books, which were mostly slanderous. Therefore, the immortals of Jiuwei Mountain who know of my existence do not have a very good impression of me!"
"What did that sect leader say about you?"
"A paranoid spirit that keeps describing its unrealistic goals will drag Mount Jiuwei into the abyss if you believe its words and try to achieve its wishful thinking!"
The spirit of Kongtong remained straightforward. Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's question, it spoke with extreme displeasure about the evaluation given by the sect leader back then.
"Hahaha, that's a very fair assessment. The previous sect leader of Jiuwei Mountain who sealed you away was wise!"
"That means I'm unwise!"
Feng Bingwen laughed. This Five Elements Heavenly Wheel was acting up against him, subtly undermining him.
"You think you're wise? Even if this little guy isn't a piece of junk, but a half-finished product, how are you going to perfect the Thirty-Six Heavens? What are you going to use to fill such a huge resource gap?"
Even Jiuwei Mountain, a major immortal sect across the Nine Provinces, has been abandoned by them, instead being sealed away and left here as a decoration!
"There's always a way out. Why be so impatient, senior? Perhaps one day when I travel to the Great Void, my luck will strike and I'll find the remains of an extraterrestrial god or demon!"
"You had a pretty good dream!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheels were amused by Feng Bingwen's optimism.
Feng Bingwen naturally didn't care about this piece of spiritual energy. The existence of the Heavenly Book was the source of his confidence to take on all of this. It was just a resource hole that would require more than a dozen innate gods and demons to fill. With the Heavenly Book in hand, what did he have to worry about?
"Master, I have high hopes for you. You possess the potential of a Dao Venerable and will surely be able to pursue the Supreme Dao Venerable and achieve transcendence!"
The Vegetable-Growing Skeleton's Expansion into a Foreign Land
The spirit of Kongtong immediately offered a flattering remark. Of course, while the words were somewhat exaggerated, in terms of aptitude, this master was indeed the strongest he had ever seen.
"Daoist Venerable? You little rascal, you really dare to dream. Have you ever met the Supreme Daoist Venerable?"
"I've never seen it, but I've heard of it!"
"Then don't you find what you're saying ridiculous?"
"How do you know that my master's aptitude is inferior to that of the Dao Venerable? Have you even met the Dao Venerable?"
"Of course, I was fortunate enough to see the incarnation of the Dao Venerable back then!"
When he said this, Wu Xing Tian Lun's tone was arrogant, clearly indicating that he considered it a topic worth bragging about forever.
"It's just an avatar, not the real person. Why are you bringing that up?"
"Ignorant little thing, you have no idea how terrifying the incarnation of the Dao Venerable is. Fine, I won't argue with you about this. You can't talk about ice with a summer insect!"
At this point, the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel looked listless, and an air of loneliness and desolation immediately emanated from it.
"It was just a lucky encounter with the Dao Venerable's incarnation. What's there to be proud of? The Dao Venerable probably doesn't even know what you are!"
The spirit of the cave muttered to itself, but its words carried a hint of bitterness.
If he had a choice, he would like to have an audience with the Dao Venerable. To be even more optimistic, he would even like to meet the Dao Venerable. Of course, he also knows that this is just wishful thinking and is impossible to achieve.
"Peak Master Xu!"
Listening to the spirit in his heart and the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel arguing and mocking each other, occasionally interjecting a few words, Feng Bingwen, who already understood the situation, looked at the old earth immortal beside him.
The Peak Master Mingyu had just been diligently describing the Thirty-Six Caves to him, focusing naturally on the true disciples living there.
There's so much to say about this. After all, even if a disciple with extraordinary talent hasn't survived the tribulation to become an immortal, they can still amaze even the immortals.
"Daozi?"
Upon hearing the call, Xu Yuanshan looked at Feng Bingwen with a warm smile. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Feng Bingwen was always communicating with something when he was dealing with him.
However, from the report of the elder who accompanied him down the mountain, Xu Yuanshan already knew that this Supreme Daoist was carrying a spiritual artifact. If that was the case, it made sense. Perhaps he was commenting on their Nine Peaks Mountain.
"I think I just came into contact with an extremely special treasure of your sect. I feel a little bad about saying it, but it seems to have already recognized me as its master. So, could you please take me to see the sect leader? I'd like to discuss this with him!"
"?!"
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Xu Yuanshan's face immediately showed confusion. "What are you talking about? What special thing has recognized you as its master?"
Are you kidding me? Jiuwei Mountain has existed for nearly ten thousand years. Even if you include all those who haven't officially joined yet, the number of its disciples exceeds one hundred thousand.
With such a massive number of cultivators, they are absolutely dominant in Donghua Continent. The places he just led us to visit were all places frequented by cultivators, so how could there possibly be any treasures left that could recognize their owners?
“I know that Peak Master Xu may have many questions in his mind, but the one who just recognized me as his master is none other than the thirty-six caves beneath our feet!”
"?!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuanshan was even more stunned, his eyes widening involuntarily, which shattered his dignified and otherworldly demeanor.
"Thirty-six caves? How is that possible?"
"I know this may be hard to believe, but I dare to guarantee with my identity as the Supreme Daoist Master that everything I say now is true and there is not a single falsehood in it!"
"I believe in the Dao Child, but these thirty-six empty caves, it..."
When Xu Yuanshan got to this point, he didn't know how to continue. This development was completely beyond his expectations, and he was not prepared at all.
This is a symbol of the status of the true disciples of Jiuwei Mountain! And this Supreme Daoist only came to visit once, and their true disciples' cave dwelling has gained another master!
So this Supreme Daoist was frequently distracted just now because he was communicating with the Thirty-Six Void Caves? And he even took them in as disciples? That's outrageous! What kind of situation is this?!
"Alas, well, this is not something I can handle. I will go and invite the sect leader now!"
Xu Yuanshan couldn't help but shake his head, feeling that this was a tricky situation. Of course, such trouble should be thrown at the sect leader. Otherwise, what was the point of electing a sect leader? Wasn't it to solve the current situation?
"Thank you for your trouble, Peak Master Xu!"
Feng Bingwen bowed slightly and made a gesture of respect.
The somewhat bewildered old immortal turned and gave Feng Bingwen a deep look before transforming into a beam of immortal light and disappearing into the void, clearly to inform the sect leader.
"Master, are you going to confront Jiuweishan like this?"
As soon as Xu Yuanshan left, the anxious voice of the spirit of Kongdong echoed in Feng Bingwen's heart.
"What, are you scared?"
"It's not that I'm afraid, but what if the sect leader of Jiuwei Mountain disagrees with your direct approach, sir?"
"What else can we do? Of course, we'll just have to deal with it. I don't have the ability to snatch someone as big as you out of the gates of Jiuwei Mountain."
Feng Bingwen rolled his eyes. Of course, this kind of thing could only be discussed openly with Jiuwei Mountain. The size of the Kongdong Spirit was what it was, and it was simply unrealistic to try to take it away secretly.
"Feng Daozi, are you joking with Peak Master Xu?"
Before long, the void cracked open, and a middle-aged, refined cultivator with a long beard reappeared before Feng Bingwen, but this time his expression was much more serious.
Regardless, the Thirty-Six Caves are one of the landmarks of their sect, with very distinctive features, so that visiting cultivators can recognize them at a glance.
"I have met the sect leader. This is no joke. How could I, a junior, delay you, with such a trivial matter!"
"..."
Upon hearing such a definite answer, the equally bewildered sect leader of Jiuwei Mountain fell silent, unsure of what to do.
As the sect leader, he has the greatest right to know, and he has the authority to read all the secrets of the micro-business. When he arrived, he took some time to check the records about the Thirty-Six Caves.
Then he learned that the immortal island where he had lived in his youth actually had such a great background, and that it could be traced back to the founding patriarch.
He also saw the warning left by the previous sect leader, which was almost a direct statement that the spirits nurtured by the Thirty-Six Caves were not normal things. Because of their incompleteness, they were extremely paranoid and crazy. He told them not to listen to what he said.
After learning all this, the sect leader of Jiuwei Mountain had an even bigger headache. If this Supreme Daoist took a fancy to something else, even a celestial artifact, he could make the decision to let him take it away.
But these are the Thirty-Six Caves, left behind by the founder. No matter what the problem is, if he is taken away like this, the sect's elders and many peak masters will probably have objections, and his position as sect leader will become unstable. Even if it is the Supreme Dao, there is no need to fawn over him like this.
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