chsdbacks Chapter 328 Colluding with Each Other [Happy New Year everyone!]
Chapter 328 Colluding with Each Other [Happy New Year everyone!]
Chapter 328 Colluding with Each Other [Happy New Year everyone!]
In an instant, Xu Feng realized that this was not just "momentum", but also a power of laws that was even higher than momentum and made people tremble!
Even though it was only a trace, it still instilled a sense of fear in Xu Feng!
If it were an ordinary high-level war god, even a powerful figure like the Qingyun Peak Master or the Purgatory Peak Master, it would be a different story.
Under the sudden pressure of this overwhelming force, one might instantly lose composure, suffer stagnation of qi and blood, and reveal weaknesses.
However, Xu Feng's body only sank slightly, and the hard blue stone ground beneath his feet made a soft "crack" sound as it could not bear the weight, and spiderweb-like cracks appeared.
The pale golden energy of blood and qi was faintly visible beneath his skin, forcefully resisting the pressure, and his body remained completely still.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and the Chaos Pearl within his body quietly began to circulate, a chaotic and all-encompassing "power" quietly spreading out from his body.
Though not powerful, it is like a reef in the water, quietly dissolving and diverting the heavy "laws" that Ling Feng Shang possessed.
Compared to his master Li Yuanying, this Lingfeng Envoy is far inferior.
As Li Yuanying's only disciple, he had already undergone many "intense trials" with his master.
"Um?
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A genuine look of surprise flashed across Ling Feng's eyes.
He pressed down casually, without using any force.
Yet it is enough to make ordinary ultimate warriors suffer from stagnation of qi and blood, making it difficult for them to move.
But Xu Feng not only withstood it.
It even seems that some rudimentary form of "momentum" was used to resolve the situation?
This is something that no ordinary ultimate warrior could do!
Envoy Ling Feng's gaze suddenly sharpened.
That "law" suddenly intensified!
An endless wind began to appear around Xu Feng, as vast as mountains and as boundless as the sea, like a raging torrent!
A creaking sound filled the air as the flames of the eternal lamps in the hall were pressed close to their holders, flickering erratically.
This time, he used his true power, the "laws" belonging to the Star God Realm experts!
Xu Feng's expression remained calm, though he frowned slightly.
But the blood and energy within him roared like an angry dragon, and the branches of the divine tree swayed, scattering even more silver light.
The Chaos Pearl trembled slightly, and the chaotic force field it emitted became increasingly solid.
at the same time.
His mental power, as vast as the ocean, also quietly surged within his mind.
This makes him like an ancient reef, unmoved by the crashing waves.
Even under that immense pressure, the vast and boundless energy and blood within him that had just broken through was tempered and refined to become even more condensed and pure.
Three breaths.
Five breaths.
Ten breaths.
The surprise in Ling Feng's eyes gradually turned into astonishment, and then into admiration.
Just as Xu Feng felt he was about to reach his limit, his internal energy and blood were churning more and more violently.
The "power of law," as imposing as a mountain and as strong as the wind, vanished suddenly, as if it had never existed.
The pressure inside the hall dissipated, and the eternal flame of the lamps stood upright once more.
Only the fine cracks in the ground proved that it was not an illusion.
"good!"
Envoy Ling Feng clapped his hands in praise, a genuine smile appearing on his face for the first time.
"What a formidable metal and wood element! Immovable as a mountain, its foundation is terrifyingly solid!"
What's even more remarkable is that he has reached such a profound level of understanding of "momentum"!
Given time, the Star God Realm will not be out of your reach!
Xu Feng gently exhaled a breath of turbid air tinged with pale gold, suppressing the churning blood and qi within his body, before clasping his hands in a fist salute and saying, "Your Excellency flatters me. May I ask what Your Excellency has summoned me for?"
His tone was calm, but upon closer listening, one could detect a hint of suppressed dissatisfaction.
Anyone who is "tested" in such a way without any reason would probably find it difficult to remain calm.
Envoy Ling Feng naturally sensed this hint of dissatisfaction, but he didn't take it to heart. Instead, his smile widened: "What? Are you resentful? Do you feel that I've made things difficult for you for no reason?"
Xu Feng let out a soft breath, as if he had just recovered from the pressure.
His brows furrowed, and his voice carried a hint of suppressed coldness: "If the envoy has any doubts about Jinmu, he can simply say so. Why bother testing him like this?"
Could it be that the envoy believes the deaths of Jiaolin Peak Master, Huo Lin, and even Qingyun are related to me, Jinmu?
His question was direct, even somewhat impulsive.
This perfectly matches the arrogant nature of "Kinki" and the reaction one would expect after being subjected to unwarranted suspicion.
Envoy Ling Feng was not angry; on the contrary, his smile widened.
He paced back and forth a couple of steps, then said calmly, "Doubt? Perhaps there was a slight suspicion at first."
After all, Jiaolin died from an assassination attempt, Huolin clashed with you before his defection, and Qingyun perished alongside you in the Valley of the Burial Gods.
These three matters, each and every one of them, seem inseparable from you, Peak Master Jinmu. Such a coincidence leaves no room for speculation.
Xu Feng's face darkened, and he was about to retort when Ling Feng raised his hand to stop him.
"In a short period of time, all three peak masters have perished because of you, either directly or indirectly."
Kaneki, tell me, should I have any doubts about you?
Ling Feng waved his hand, his tone shifting to one of condescending recruitment.
"That test just now was the last one."
"You were able to withstand 30% of my Wind Law without using your full strength," which is enough to prove that your strength and potential far exceed those of ordinary peak masters.
This further proves that if you truly intended to cause trouble, you would have had more subtle and covert methods back at Angry Dragon Peak, rather than leaving such obvious traces.
Xu Feng felt a slight chill run down his spine.
He paused for a moment, then asked, "Now that the envoy has cleared up your doubts, surely this audience today is not just for this reason?"
"Of course," Ling Feng said, leaning forward slightly, his tone unusually solemn, "Jinmu, I admire you very much."
Talented, shrewd, patient, and knows when to advance and retreat.
What's even more remarkable is that you are blessed with great fortune.
Little Azure Sky Mountain, and even this lower realm, are too small a scope for you.
He paused for a moment, then revealed his true intention: "I wish to take you as my personal guard. Once this matter is settled, you will return with me to my sect at Qingqiong Mountain in the Upper Realm."
There, you will receive true inheritance, a wider world, and resources far exceeding those of this realm.
With your talent and my support, you will surely become a Star God within a hundred years!
"At that time, you will be my number one general, Ling Feng, with a position of utmost respect, far surpassing that of a mere lower realm peak lord."
Royal Guard? Return to the Upper Realm?
Xu Feng understood instantly.
The Lingfeng Envoy and the Youquan Envoy both originated from the Qingqiong Mountain sect.
However, judging from his style of doing things and his current eagerness to recruit people, he is probably not as good as Youquan in terms of status, power, or even talent and potential within the sect.
Therefore, he is cultivating his own strength to cope with future competition.
After all, the martial arts world is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and complex power dynamics.
No matter how strong one person's strength is, it will eventually come to an end.
Unless—someone as powerful as Li Hengkong, who can suppress everything with his own strength, then that's a different story.
Having figured this out, Xu Feng had already made up his mind.
He slowly rose and bowed respectfully to Envoy Ling Feng.
Ling Feng's eyes showed satisfaction, thinking that Xu Feng was about to bow and accept the order.
However, Xu Feng straightened up, looked at Ling Feng with a calm and firm gaze, and his voice echoed clearly in the empty hall: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency, but Jin Mu is unwilling to be a personal guard."
Ling Feng's smile froze slightly.
Xu Feng continued, speaking slowly but firmly: "I have cultivated Jinmu to this day, experiencing life and death. What I seek is the pinnacle of martial arts, the freedom and unfettered state."
Even if I receive resources and support as a bodyguard, I will ultimately be dependent on others and subject to their orders, which is not what I desire.
He met Ling Feng Shangshi's increasingly intense gaze without fear: "I am grateful for Shangshi's appreciation. If I have the opportunity to go to the Upper Realm in the future, I am willing to befriend and ally with Shangshi, and explore the Great Dao together."
But as a subordinate, a vassal—please forgive Kaneki, I cannot comply.
I too have my own path to walk. I believe that with the sword in my hand and the conviction in my heart, I am qualified to sit on equal footing with you all, my esteemed envoys.
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng's smile vanished abruptly, and a chilling anger, accompanied by an even deeper pressure, subtly spread out.
The air inside the side hall seemed to freeze again.
As an envoy from the upper realm, he took the initiative to recruit a peak master from the lower realm, only to be rejected so bluntly, which was tantamount to humiliating him to his face.
However, this anger lasted only a moment.
Ling Feng looked intently at Xu Feng, the anger in his eyes gradually replaced by a more complex expression—admiration, even surprise.
After a long while, Envoy Ling Feng suddenly burst into laughter, his loud laughter causing the palace beams to tremble slightly: "Good! What a fine way to sit side by side!" What a fine way to sit side by side!"
"For so many years, I have never heard such outrageous words in the mortal realm!"
Confidence is the foundation of strength, but excessive confidence is arrogance.
He stood up, walked up to Xu Feng, and patted him on the shoulder: "However, I do think that your ambition matches your talent."
The matter of the personal guards is hereby abandoned.
However, my appreciation for you remains unchanged.
If you one day truly ascend to the Upper Realm, based on what you said today, I will grant you an opportunity for equal interaction!
Xu Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief, knowing that he had finally passed this hurdle.
And the result was even better than he had expected.
He clasped his hands in a fist salute again: "In that case, Jinmu thanks the envoy for his sincere treatment."
Ling Feng suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Since your ambitions lie elsewhere, I will not force you."
However, with your current strength, you are not qualified to be my equal.
Go ahead, I will continue to investigate the matter of Jiaolin.
Since you have no intention of attaching yourself to anyone, then just be a good Golden Roc Peak Master.
Recent searches for clues about "Fire Kirin" and "human spies" have yielded little result across all peaks, leading to low morale.
The Qingxuan Peak Master discovered some new traces in an abandoned site in the southwest of the Burial God Valley.
Huo Lin is suspected of having stayed there and possibly made contact with some clandestine forces.
I intend to entrust this matter to you for investigation.
"Your strength has improved slightly, but you need to solidify it through actual combat."
This matter concerns the safety of the sect and whether the real culprit can be found to avenge Jiaolin and Qingyun.
Do you dare to accept?
Ling Feng's eyes shone brightly.
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Xu Feng did not hesitate.
This was exactly the opportunity he wanted to legitimately leave the mountain gate.
"Very good. Peak Master Qingxuan will hand over the specific information to you."
Envoy Ling Feng gave Xu Feng a deep look.
"Remember, come back alive. I look forward to the day when you truly sit on equal footing."
"Your subordinate will not fail in your mission." Xu Feng bowed and left the hall.
The palace doors closed behind him, blocking Ling Feng's deep gaze.
Xu Feng walked back calmly, but his heart was filled with turmoil.
"Strengthen our forces to resist Youquan Yao—" Xu Feng's lips curled into a cold smile.
Humans united and developed together, while other races fought amongst themselves for many years.
Now, with Xiaoqingqiong Mountain taking the lead, the alien races are showing signs of unity.
And as the brains, this place is the core and pinnacle of the alien forces.
If they can gain a foothold here, it means they will receive a large amount of resources and supplies from the alien race.
It should be noted that, compared to the areas occupied by humans, the territory of the alien races is significantly more expansive throughout the entire 13th Dimension.
And there are plenty of medicinal herbs, minerals, and all kinds of resources there.
He looked up at the slightly gloomy sky over Xiaoqingqiong Mountain and walked steadily toward Jinpeng Peak.
Human resources should be allocated rationally and given priority.
But here.
He has the opportunity to eat the best food for free, and there aren't many competitors!
As for those mineral materials, these alien races utilize them even less.
At the foot of the mountain, upon seeing Xiaofeng, the man anxiously asked, "Brother, are you alright?"
Xu Feng smiled slightly: "It's nothing. The envoy just told me that I can move around freely, and I also have to go out to investigate some clues."
When you get back, call Chongtong over. I have some instructions for him.
After that, we can move around freely without having to worry about anything else!
Xiaofeng's eyes lit up: "The envoy thinks highly of you?"
"Hahaha," Xu Feng chuckled, "It's not that I'm optimistic, but I've given you some opportunities. If you do your jobs well and make a breakthrough... you might just become peak masters in the future!"
"Yes!" Xiaofeng was overjoyed. "By the way, brother, my martial uncle from Silver Moon Peak would like to invite you to a banquet. Do you have time?"
"Oh? Okay, of course I have time," Xu Feng nodded with a smile, "but it's all because of you."
"Thank you for the honor, brother!" Xiaofeng was overjoyed.
Since their meeting at the Tian Shu Hall, Xu Feng's situation on Xiao Qing Qiong Mountain has undergone subtle changes.
Although Envoy Ling Feng did not say it explicitly, the news that "Peak Master Jinmu was appreciated by the envoy and entrusted with an important task" spread like wildfire.
In addition to Xu Feng's achievements, the attitudes of the various peak masters towards him also changed.
There was less scrutiny and distance, and more of a desire to make friends.
Xu Feng seized the opportunity and changed his previous reclusive lifestyle.
He first accepted the invitation from Xiaofeng's senior uncle from Silver Moon Peak to have a banquet at the "Moon-Gazing Terrace" on the top of Silver Moon Peak.
The Silver Moon Peak Master is a veteran Silver Moon Wolf Clan expert, known for his forthright personality and love of wine.
I'm quite curious about Xu Feng, this rising star who's been gaining momentum lately.
At the banquet, there were delicacies and exotic fruits, fine wines and spirits, and beautiful demon maidens in human form dancing to entertain the guests.
Xu Feng catered to their preferences with appropriate words, showing respect while maintaining the pride of the Golden Roc clan.
After downing several jars of strong liquor, he began to address the Silver Moon Peak Master as a brother.
He then reciprocated the invitation.
A banquet was held at Jinpeng Peak, inviting several peak masters, including the Silver Moon Peak Master, with whom they had a good relationship or whose territories were neighboring.
During the meal, he generously shared some rare items that he had "accidentally obtained" from the ruins of the Burial Valley of Gods, which were helpful for the cultivation of other races.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, the reputation of Jinmu Peak Master as "generous and righteous" and "unfathomable in strength" gradually spread.
Before long, Xu Feng's popularity soared.
He frequently visited various peaks, either to discuss and exchange ideas or to drink and chat together.
They even participated in several small-scale joint hunting expeditions and heritage site explorations.
He behaved like a "normal" newcomer eager to integrate into the inner circle and expand his network.
With his outstanding abilities and skillful methods, he gradually gained a foothold among the higher-ups of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.
Inside the main hall of Jinpeng Peak, a banquet was in full swing.
Silver Eyes, the steward of Silver Moon Peak, is a powerful snake-clan member with silver hair, blue eyes, and a yin-like aura. He is raising his cup to toast Xu Feng.
Several core deacons of Silvermoon Peak sat beside him, along with Xiaofeng.
"Peak Master Jinmu, my master is currently in seclusion and specifically instructed me to offer you a toast on his behalf!"
Xu Feng raised his glass, his expression calm yet carrying a perfectly measured air of aloofness and arrogance: "Deputy Peak Master Silver Eyes, you're too kind. We're fellow disciples from the same mountain; there's no need for such formality."
"But the Moon Essence Elixir of Silvermoon Peak has a unique flavor and is rich in spiritual energy; it's a rare find."
"Haha, I'm glad the Peak Master likes it!"
Silver Eyes laughed with delight.
"I will have ten jars delivered to Golden Roc Peak shortly! If the Peak Master needs anything in the future, please just ask!"
Although he was only a steward, he possessed the strength of a supreme war god and usually preferred to refer to himself as the deputy peak master.
But where in Xiaoqingqiong Mountain is there any so-called deputy peak master?
Therefore, others were quite speechless about this and rarely looked at him directly.
However, Xu Feng's use of "Deputy Peak Master" is tantamount to an affirmation of Yin Tong's abilities.
After all, the "Golden Roc Peak Master" was known for his aloofness, so to be recognized by him was a great honor in Silver Eyes' eyes.
"Alright, then I'll thank you in advance. Well, I still have some cultivation to do today. Let's meet again later. Goodbye!"
"Okay, I'll take you there."
at night.
Jin Pengfeng was confined to his room.
Before Xu Feng, Xiao Feng's subordinate Cangya knelt in submission.
However, Cangya was not as brave as usual at this moment. His eyes were dull, his whole body was trembling slightly, and cold sweat was dripping from his forehead.
Deep within Xu Feng's eyes, the silver phantom of divine fire swayed slightly, and his vast, ocean-like spiritual power transformed into countless fine threads, penetrating the depths of his consciousness.
Entangled and woven, it eventually coalesced into a complex and eerie dark golden rune that seemed capable of devouring souls.
This is the final tribulation of "Seven Tribulations of Shattered Souls," the "Eternal Fall Tribulation."
Including the recently acquired Chongtong, Yanshan, and Yinzong, these are the four under his command.
This kind of mark is usually hidden deep in the soul of the target, coexisting with their own will, and does not deprive them of their thoughts and emotions.
However, at the most crucial moment, when Xu Feng needs it, it will silently exert absolute influence, causing him to make choices that conform to Xu Feng's will.
It's more like a seed that's been planted, a pre-set instruction.
It is extremely difficult to be discovered unless it is carefully examined by a higher level of spiritual power.
"Buzz—"
The dark gold runes slowly sank into the depths of the bear clan retainer's soul, their light becoming subdued.
Cangya's body jolted, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes before his eyes regained their clarity.
He slowly rose, his gaze towards Xu Feng becoming even more respectful, even carrying an indescribable, soul-deep submissiveness.
Xu Feng tossed a jade bottle over, his voice calm: "Get up. The first thing I'm telling you to do is to collect minerals that are not commonly found in the mountain gate's warehouses or on the market, such as 'Azure Purple Star Pattern Iron,' 'Void Crystal Dust,' and 'Earth Core Fire Marrow.'"
In addition, there are spiritual plants such as "Nine-Leaf Soul-Gathering Grass", "Dragon Blood Ginseng", and "Seven-Colored Lingzhi", as well as their seeds or seedlings.
You can exchange it for Star Dew; ask me for more if you need more.
"Yes!" Cangya accepted the order without hesitation and left.
Recently, he has begun to secretly collect various rare spiritual materials and minerals that are not widely used by other races but are extremely scarce among humans, all under his own name.
In addition, various spiritual plants and herbs with special effects that are difficult to cultivate in human territory.
The list was personally compiled by Xu Feng, and many of the items on it were things that even Xiao Feng had never heard of.
It was assumed that the peak master needed a secret recipe he had learned from some ancient tradition.
These collection efforts were carried out in a decentralized manner, with different retainers acquiring the items under various pretexts such as "trading," "exploration gains," and "tribute to the peak master," making them inconspicuous.
These resources are mostly considered "niche" among the alien races.
For example, "star-patterned iron" is a core material for creating certain special formations and high-end detection instruments.
However, the weapon-forging techniques of the alien races are crude and have extremely low utilization rates.
"Void Crystal Dust" involves spatial attributes, and few alien races have related inheritances.
Although "Earth Core Fire Marrow" is a top-grade material for tempering the body, its collection is dangerous.
Different races rely more on bloodline talents and have little need for this.
And those spiritual plants and herbs are the core raw materials for human alchemy.
Most foreign tribes swallowed food whole or simply brewed it, and knew very little about the combination of medicinal properties and cultivation methods.
Many rare species live and die naturally in their territories, with little systematic collection and cultivation.
Xu Feng accepted all comers.
A large amount of resources began to flow silently into Jinpeng Peak and be stored in Xu Feng's spatial ring.
Similar scenarios occurred to several high-ranking lords of Jinpeng Peak over the next period of time.
Xu Feng finally felt relieved after he had subdued the last person, Xiao Feng.
From then on, the entire Jinpeng Peak was filled with "his people".
Subsequently, taking advantage of a mission to "explore clues about the ruins at the edge of the Burial Valley of Gods," Xu Feng, along with Xiao Feng and Li Wen, left Xiao Qing Qiong Mountain.
Instead of heading straight to the mission location, he took a long detour, searching along the way.
Finally, in a secluded valley equipped with a simple illusion array, they found the fox clan's new temporary settlement.
The two foxes were greatly surprised when they saw Xu Feng.
He immediately sensed that familiar yet incredibly powerful aura and was so excited that he almost burst into tears.
They had been following their clansmen in hiding for some time, and it was only with great difficulty that they both broke through to the initial level of lords.
However, he had a very difficult time living in this chaotic world.
And now, Hsu Feng has returned.
He is now the "Golden Roc Peak Master" of Little Azure Sky Mountain, one of the two most powerful forces among the alien races!
With his protection, the fox clan in the snowy region no longer needed to hide.
Xu Feng then explained the situation to Hu Lang, the elder of the fox clan, and brought Fox Da and Fox Er back to Golden Roc Peak.
Back inside the peak, Xu Feng immediately built a special cave for the two foxes.
They also took out a large number of spiritual fruits and herbs suitable for fox clan cultivation and obtained from other races.
"You two have a decent foundation, but you lack systematic inheritance and resources. These resources are enough for you to cultivate to the level of a mid-level lord."
In addition, I have found two powerful secret techniques of the fox clan for you in the Scripture Pavilion. They come from the upper realm and should be of a high level.
You two should carefully contemplate this, drawing upon your own bloodlines.
Xu Feng handed over the secret manual and resources to Erhu.
Fox Big and Fox Two felt the abundant spiritual energy in the cave and the piles of spiritual plants in front of them, their eyes reddening.
Although they have now reached the initial stage of lords, their strength is indeed insignificant in Little Azure Sky Mountain.
Xu Feng not only did not look down on him, but treated him with great kindness.
"Brother Xu's kindness in giving us brothers a second chance at life is something we brothers will repay with our lives!"
The two foxes were about to bow in gratitude when Xu Feng grabbed them, saying, "Why are we brothers saying all this? Focus on your cultivation! We might as well take advantage of this opportunity."
"You should strive to break through as soon as possible; your time to contribute will come in the future."
Xu Feng said with a smile.
Raising these two foxes is not only about cherishing the past, but also about planning for the future.
Just as Ling Feng did, Xu Feng is doing the same thing.
Their foundations aren't top-tier, but with Xu Feng's unreserved investment and guidance, breaking through to the mid-level lord level or even higher is not impossible.
After dealing with the fox clan's affairs, Xu Feng turned his attention to the fourth floor of the Scripture Pavilion on Little Green Sky Mountain.
With the help of the Peak Master's token and the subtle guidance of Envoy Lingfeng, he gained access to the fourth floor of the Scripture Pavilion.
The books collected here are even more profound, mostly secret martial arts techniques and combat skills of various ethnic groups.
It also contains some valuable records related to miscellaneous subjects such as formations, runes, and elixirs.
Xu Feng had a clear goal.
He first sought out advanced secret techniques of the bird race, not only for his own reference but also to improve techniques such as "Golden Wings Soaring Through the Sky".
This was also to prepare for Ah Kun and the bird tribe subordinates he might subdue in the future.
With his powerful mental strength, he quickly memorized several exquisite bird-like flight and attack techniques.
What interested him even more were some ancient texts about alien rune formations collected here.
Xu Feng had always been very curious about the alien race's expertise in formations and runes.
It can use the power of bloodline, the evil energy of heaven and earth, and even the power of stars to do many things that only high technology can do, which is simply amazing.
Xu Feng knew that if he could master this knowledge, he would not only be able to better understand the methods of the alien race and break their formations.
It could even be improved and integrated into the human race's formation system, or used to create new formations specifically for other races.
Therefore, he selected several basic and relatively complete introductory texts on rune arrays and brought them back to Jinpeng Peak to study day and night.
Two months later.
After several clashes between the alien army and the human race without achieving victory, both sides calmed down and entered a long period of stalemate.
Meanwhile, the many peak masters on Little Green Sky Mountain have repeatedly distinguished themselves in battle against the allied forces, making their names resound throughout the land.
At the same time, another alien force, the "Heavenly Wind Imperial Court," also began to gain fame, becoming almost on par with Little Azure Sky Mountain.
The two core forces of the alien races gathered almost all of the top experts of the alien races and quickly gained momentum.
The status of the eighteen peak masters among the alien races has also become increasingly high.
In a quiet room.
Xu Feng unrolled an ancient scroll made of some kind of animal hide, on which twisted runes were drawn with dark red pigment, accompanied by obscure alien script annotations.
For an ordinary person, just understanding the basic meaning of these characters and runes would take a lot of time.
But Xu Feng had a sudden thought.
The panel appears.
【The Art of War - Beginner (15/200)】
"It really works!"
A glint of light flashed in Xu Feng's eyes.
The panel's "learning" ability is not limited to combat techniques and skills.
This also applies to knowledge-based, systematic skills!
After taking a breath, he began to concentrate and study the contents of the scroll word by word, trying to understand the meaning, drawing method, and energy guiding principle of each basic rune.
And the simplest rune combinations and arrangements.
As he read and comprehended, the proficiency level on the panel began to jump slowly but steadily.
Time flies like an arrow, and another month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Under Xu Feng's management, Jin Pengfeng appeared calm on the surface, but secretly he was rich in resources and gradually won over the hearts of the people.
Xu Feng's own vital energy steadily increased under the continuous nourishment of the divine tree.
Although it did not achieve another breakthrough, it became increasingly refined and powerful.
With the help of the Chaos Pearl and personal experience of the "laws," I have gained new insights into the concept of "momentum."
With ample resources, Fox One and Fox Two have made rapid progress and are approaching the mid-stage of the initial lord level.
The high-ranking lords controlled by the Eternal Fall were efficient in their work, and the various rare resources they had collected had filled Xu Feng's spatial ring.
Meanwhile, with the help of the panel, his research on ancient runes of alien races and basic formations has made some progress.
Not only have they mastered the drawing and activation of dozens of basic runes, but they can also set up simple warning, spirit gathering, and tracking formations.
This means that he is already able to understand most basic formation layouts and even attempt some simple adjustments and modifications.
This will greatly benefit him in his future exploration of ruins, breaking the restrictions imposed by the alien race, and even setting up traps or disguises with alien style.
"Next comes practice, and the search for more advanced scriptures—"
With a wisp of vital energy swirling around his fingertips, Xu Feng sketched a basic rune he had just learned, used to gather faint star power.
The rune flickered slightly, but it successfully drew a wisp of starlight from the night sky to fall.
He nodded in satisfaction and put away the reel.
Outside the window, the night was already deep.
The lights on Jinpeng Peak were sparse, and most of the guests had already gone to rest.
Clouds and mist flowed through the mountains, and the outlines of other mountain peaks appeared and disappeared in the distance, with occasional flashes of light from patrol teams streaking across the landscape.
Xu Feng stood by the window, gazing at this mountainous region belonging to a foreign race.
"It's completely different from my previous life and personality...it seems much more unrestrained."
"7
Three days later, Xu Feng led Xiao Feng, Li Wen, and a team of elite Jin Pengfeng soldiers out to investigate.
After finding some vague clues and "repelling" a group of "bandits" of unknown origin.
Xu Feng, citing the need to "go deep into dangerous areas to investigate clues," handed over the large group of men to Xiao Feng to take back to Xiao Qing Qiong Mountain to report.
He only took Li Wen with him, claiming that he would secretly track them down.
Having shaken off all eyes and ears, Xu Feng and Li Wen quickly changed their appearances and concealed their auras, stealthily making their way towards the territory controlled by the Great Xia.
Traveling day and night.
Two days later, Xu Feng, travel-worn and weary, finally stepped into the restricted area of Base Nine.
"I'm back..."
'
As Xu Feng entered the city gate, he felt somewhat out of place amidst the bustling scene.
I got home at dusk.
His wife, Lu Fei, was tending to several evening primroses that had been transplanted from the main world and were emitting a faint fluorescent glow in the yard.
The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm glow on her, making her appear less sharp as a martial artist and more gentle and domestic.
"Whoa whoa whoa!!"
Just then.
Kongkong, who was staring blankly on the roof, suddenly screamed excitedly.
A streak of light flashed and appeared above Xu Feng's head, hovering there.
Hearing the familiar footsteps, Lu Fei looked up in surprise, her eyes instantly filling with light: "Xu Feng!"
"Yes, I'm back."
Xu Feng quickly stepped forward and embraced her, feeling the long-lost peace and warmth.
My nerves, which had been tense for so long, finally relaxed a little at this moment.
"Was it...successful this time?"
Lu Fei nestled in his arms and asked softly, her voice tinged with barely perceptible worry.
She knew her husband was on an extremely dangerous mission.
"For now, we've managed to gain a foothold."
Xu Feng was unwilling to discuss the hidden dangers, glossing over them and instead asking a question.
"Is everything alright at home? How about Xiaodan?"
"Everything is fine at home. Xiao Dan was called over by Huang Sen to take care of Chen Ning. Chen Ning is about to give birth."
Lu Fei smiled, then her brows furrowed slightly as if she remembered something. "Oh, right, there's something—Li Tianlang is injured."
"Tianlang?" Xu Feng was taken aback, loosened his grip, and his expression turned serious. "What happened? Are you badly injured?"
Lu Fei sighed, her tone filled with indignation: "It was that Brooke Dalit from the Shiva district who did it!"
"Brook?" Xu Feng's eyes turned cold. "After the fall of Shiva District, wasn't he missing?"
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