"Why is it burning again?"
Looking at the gilded flames that almost completely enveloped the Heavenly Book, Feng Bingwen was stunned for a moment, followed by a faint sense of helplessness. However, he quickly regained his composure. What the Heavenly Book arranged might not be the best, but it was certainly the most suitable for him at the moment.
However, as he comforted himself, he also glanced at the good deeds he now possessed: 2.86 million, a huge sum of good and evil deeds approaching 3 million, and it was still increasing because of the actions of his incarnation.
Judging from the current rate at which that flame consumes merit points, it's likely that by the time it completely extinguishes, it could burn away a full three million merit points at once.
What could it be?
Since it wasn't his own initiative, although he was somewhat surprised, the sheer amount of money involved also stirred a small sense of anticipation in Feng Bingwen's heart.
"A celestial artifact? A supernatural power? Or some kind of extraordinary encounter?"
Based on his current situation, Feng Bingwen felt that it was more likely to be a celestial artifact, because he was indeed lacking a suitable weapon when facing powerful enemies.
"Daozi?"
Noticing that Feng Bingwen had suddenly lost focus, Xu Yuanshan, who was about to lead Feng Bingwen to explore various parts of Jiuwei Mountain, called out to him.
"Sorry, I suddenly remembered something!"
"But what important matter is it?"
"It's nothing, just a small matter!"
Feng Bingwen waved his hand. Seeing his expression, neither the sect leader nor Xu Yuanshan asked any further questions. After meeting Feng Bingwen, the sect leader planned to leave. Before leaving, he instructed Xu Yuanshan, the Earth Immortal Peak Master, to treat Feng Bingwen well.
"Then I shall respectfully comply!"
Feng Bingwen ultimately did not refuse the arrangement to visit Jiuwei Mountain, and let this earth immortal become his guide. However, this was also a good thing, as he spent the least amount of time to see all the wonderful and beautiful scenery of Jiuwei Mountain.
Being led to a place by a terrestrial immortal was something that even the mysterious immortal Feng Bingwen could marvel at. This was a different immortal sect from the Supreme Dao, and naturally it had its own unique features.
Putting aside everything else, the sheer number of disciples in the sect is enough to overwhelm the Supreme Dao. Any one of the peaks of Nine Peaks, including the formal disciples who have already entered the sect, has tens of thousands of disciples. They could easily assemble a legion of cultivators!
Just like the elite cultivators who went down the mountain to slay demons and monsters this time, half of them had mastered the art of flying and escaping, and half of them came from Mingyu Peak.
In terms of sheer numbers, Jiuwei Mountain easily crushes Taishang Dao; as for the combat power at higher levels, let's not even mention it.
"This place is called Medicine Immortal Valley, where the essence of the nine peaks converges and the dragon veins of the eight directions gather. It is the core place where our Nine Peaks Mountain cultivates immortal herbs and divine trees. If an external enemy invades and destroys this place, the cultivation progress of the Nine Peaks Mountain disciples will drop by at least 20% to 30%!"
"Is it permissible for an outsider like me to enter such a secret place?"
Feng Bingwen kept a close eye on the Heavenly Book burning brightly deep within his consciousness, while watching the scene of a hundred flowers blooming and divine medicines vying for glory before him. He once again felt the great importance that the Immortal Sect placed on him!
"Daozi is joking. I'm afraid there isn't a single immortal herb or divine plant in this Medicine Immortal Valley that would catch your eye?"
"Not at all. This is the first time I've ever seen so many elixirs since I started cultivating. I've certainly broadened my horizons today."
Smelling the fragrance of herbs and fruits in the air, even Feng Bingwen, who had already abstained from grains and was no longer moved by external things, couldn't help but feel a faint temptation and an urge to satisfy his appetite.
However, Feng Bingwen quickly suppressed this simple appetite, preventing it from interfering with his thinking in the slightest.
The fact that it could whet his appetite was enough to show that the medicinal garden of Mount Jiuwei was indeed planted with many rare and precious treasures, and that the foundation of the Great Immortal Sect should not be underestimated.
"Hahaha, Daozi must not be proficient in alchemy and has never paid attention to this place, right? This place is an unparalleled holy land for disciples who comprehend alchemy, but for an uninteresting cultivator like me, I might not come here even once in sixty years!"
Eternal God Emperor
"As you predicted, senior!"
Feng Bingwen laughed.
"I have indeed never seen a place where the Supreme Dao cultivates immortal herbs and divine plants!"
At this moment, Feng Bingwen thought of his senior sister who kept a Dang Kang to enhance the medicinal properties of herbs. This senior sister was young but already able to refine elixirs. Because of her talent, she received preferential treatment from the Supreme Dao and seemed to have her own small herb garden, which was located in a cave.
Given the abundance of resources in the Supreme Dao, cultivators who wish to refine pills likely have their own independent medicinal gardens, rather than having a public resource area like that of Jiuwei Mountain.
As Feng Bingwen strolled leisurely, he talked with the Earth Immortal Peak Master as they left Medicine Immortal Valley. Every herb here had its use, and unless Feng Bingwen asked for it, the Earth Immortal had no right to promise to give it to someone else.
What is that?
Leaving the Valley of Medicine Immortals and strolling among the clouds under the brilliant celestial glow, Feng Bingwen, with his excellent eyesight, quickly spotted a peculiar place. He pointed and asked the earth immortal guide beside him about it.
At that very moment, deep within his consciousness, the raging flame suddenly intensified, and the rate at which his merits were consumed increased more than tenfold.
“That is where my true disciples of Mount Jiuwei cultivate. If you are interested, then go and take a look!”
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's curiosity, the Earth Immortal didn't hesitate and led Feng Bingwen to that core secret place of Jiuwei Mountain, showing no hesitation whatsoever.
As he drew closer, Feng Bingwen could see it more clearly: it was a fairy island floating in the clouds, with lush vegetation, cranes and deer living there, enjoying themselves in harmony with nature, and exuding a refined and elegant charm.
The floating islands, ranging from hundreds of miles in circumference to nearly a thousand in number, correspond exactly to the number of the Heavenly Gang. They appear chaotic, yet they secretly contain a unique rhythm. However, Feng Bingwen, having just seen them, could not comprehend them for a moment.
"Are there really that many true disciples of Jiuwei Mountain?"
Upon seeing the suspended immortal island of the Heavenly Gang number and hearing the Earth Immortal explain the island's purpose, Feng Bingwen couldn't help but be slightly surprised.
"That's not the case at all. When Mount Jiuwei was at its peak, only about 39% of the disciples could ascend to this immortal island and establish their cave dwellings through the treasure assessment. Now, it's barely half!"
"Eighteen true disciples—that's an astonishing number!"
Feng Bingwen sighed slightly. Putting everything else aside, as one of the top two immortal sects, Jiuwei Mountain's standard for a true disciple must be a third-grade pulse. If one's skills fall below this standard, even if they leave, they will only become a laughing stock. Jiuwei Mountain must value this much face.
"How can this be..."
"The number of my Supreme Dao's true disciples is now less than ten, which is nothing!"
Feng Bingwen interrupted the Earth Immortal immediately. As he spoke, he and the Earth Immortal arrived at an uninhabited immortal island. There were no true disciples in charge of the island, so they were free to visit and explore.
"Daozi, what do you think of this Kongtong Immortal Island? How does it compare to the Supreme True Disciple?"
When Xu Yuanshan saw Feng Bingwen's gaze, he couldn't help but ask, his words carrying a hint of arrogance and expectation, but his tone was quite humble.
"Not much difference!"
Feng Bingwen smiled casually. All thirty-six Kongdong Immortal Islands combined were smaller than his cave dwelling alone. What was there to compare? But there was no need to say such things to discourage people.
"really?"
"nature!"
Feng Bingwen gave a casual reply, then his brows furrowed slightly.
Because when he set foot on this immortal island, the Heavenly Book burned even more terrifyingly, almost as if it were a clear indication! What the Heavenly Book wanted to give him was on this immortal island.
Although the implication was obvious, Feng Bingwen hadn't forgotten that he was a guest here, and everything here belonged to someone else. Whatever happened would be very awkward.
"Peak Master Xu, is there any mystery or special legend about this Kongtong Immortal Island?"
"As expected of the Supreme Dao Child, he noticed the anomaly of the Void Kong Immortal Path so quickly!"
"Is there any explanation?"
"It's just a legend that hasn't been confirmed yet. Daozi, just listen to it and don't tell anyone!"
"Of course, I'm all ears!"
"It is said that these thirty-six caves were crafted by the founder of our Nine Peaks Mountain, the Venerable Xuanwei. However, for some unknown reason, the founder abandoned the craft halfway through. Therefore, the thirty-six immortal islands we see today are merely the rough drafts of some immortal artifact!"
Is this true?
Upon hearing this legend, Feng Bingwen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly pressed for details.
"Feng Daozi, as I have already said, this is just an unverified legend. I was also curious about this when I was young, but after searching through all the classics, I could not find a single record of the Thirty-Six Caves being immortal artifacts."
I happened to come across a piece of unofficial writing; it's said that a certain sect leader wanted to complete the unfinished work of the founder, but gave up just as he began. This rudimentary structure was then passed down to this day, becoming the residence of our sect's true disciples!
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Xu Yuanshan said with a helpless expression, "The rough prototype of the immortal artifact left by the founding patriarch is something that every young disciple who first heard about it would find it hard not to have some different thoughts in their hearts."
Unfortunately, even though he had already cultivated to become an Earth Immortal, it was impossible for him to recapture his childhood dream. In his view, this thing could not possibly be, and should not be, some rough draft of an immortal artifact. The legend was most likely about the young disciples of Hu Nong.
Where would you find such a massive celestial artifact? It spans hundreds of miles in radius. What level of cultivation would a cultivator need to be able to wield it? A single, casual strike from it would probably drain even a celestial being dry.
"Nonsense!"
As soon as Xu Yuanshan finished speaking, an angry voice rang in Feng Bingwen's mind.
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