Big Data Cultivation

The Yin Spirit Bigwig knew quite a bit about the Jinwu Nirvana Technique. It said the emphasis of this technique lies in the word Nirvana. Whenever one is about to cross a boundary, they use Nirvana to charge through. Afterward, their cultivation level resets to zero, and the person reverts to infancy, then quickly recovers.

In other words, at the third, sixth, and ninth levels of the Out of Dust stage, one must undergo Nirvana to successfully break through.

According to the Bigwig's analysis, Sun Rongxun encountered problems with Nirvana at either the sixth or ninth level of the Out of Dust stage, thus failing to fully recover.

What should be done to treat this situation is not entirely clear to the Bigwig, but it understands that the reason Sun Rongxun's vitality is so abundant is due to the interruption in the Nirvana process, which allowed for some vitality to accumulate.

Feng Jun found this quite strange. "Boss, do you have a deep connection with the Crimson Phoenix Sect? You even know such secrets."

"This is hardly a secret," the Bigwig replied indifferently. "It's merely a general understanding of the technique's characteristics, without knowing the specific technique. It's just that this plane's level is too low. If you ask your sect when you return, your elders should know this information."

Indeed, it's a bit of a low-level plane, Feng Jun thought with regret. Then he asked, "In other advanced planes, have you heard of the situation like Sun Rongxun's much… just from what you've heard?"

"I haven't heard of it even once," the Bigwig laughed disdainfully. "Such a level of cultivator… well, I don't pay much attention, but I have some news; I've never heard of anyone like that."

Feng Jun couldn't quite tolerate the Bigwig's boastful words, "If there's nothing else… I shall take my leave then?"

Sun Rongxun left, and it took her half a day. In the afternoon, she came to Feng Jun's residence again.

She apologized sincerely, "Master Xiaomeng said she couldn't decide, but has sent a message to the sect to see if it's permissible to bring the Jinwu Nirvana Technique. Until then, I can only explain the general situation. Thank you for understanding, Mountain Master Feng."

Typically, those who wish to have a divination done usually need to explain their situation to the other party, while Feng Jun's divinations do not deliberately understand the other party's situation. This time he actively inquired because he was unfamiliar with the Jinwu Nirvana Technique, unable to match it.

Sun Rongxun also felt there might be a suspicion of being uncooperative, so she discussed it with Master Xiaomeng for quite a while before requesting Master Xiaomeng to send a request to the sect, allowing herself to narrate some aspects of the situation.

This shows that the Jinwu Nirvana is indeed a cultivation technique highly valued by the Crimson Phoenix Sect, but at the same time, it is also as the Bigwig said — not absolutely forbidden to disclose.

The process Sun Rongxun described was similar to the Yin Spirit Bigwig's speculation. After accumulating sufficiently at the sixth level of Out of Dust, she planned to undergo Nirvana again, returning to the appearance of about four years old, supposedly able to recover full cultivation after six months of seclusion in the sect.

But plans couldn't keep up with changes. Some fellow disciples were going on a mission to the Endless Sea and invited her to join, which she couldn't refuse.

In the Endless Sea, they encountered a formidable enemy. Sun Rongxun overexerted her blood and energy to unleash a big move, forcibly undergoing Nirvana.

Her Nirvana resolved the imminent danger, but the crisis wasn't entirely eliminated, and she herself became a child; her senior sisters still had to carry her along. In the end, they got… lost.

By the time they finally contacted the Crimson Phoenix Sect, out of six senior sisters, only three were left alive, one severely injured, one slightly injured, and a child.

As for Sun Rongxun, it was during one night, while using the Jinwu secret technique to restore her cultivation, that she was suddenly attacked and forcibly interrupted.

Fortunately, a Falcon Swan was startled into flight, serving as a warning. She did not perish, but even after returning to Crimson Phoenix and advancing to the seventh level of Out of Dust, the aftereffects remained.

Feng Jun frowned slightly, "I feel your soul has a defect. Is it related to the technique?"

"Don't mention it," Sun Rongxun shook her head gloomily. "Ultimately, I shouldn't have undergone Nirvana outside the sect. After Nirvana, I shouldn't have been in such a hurry to restore my cultivation… but we were lost at the time; my sisters were dead or injured. I had no choice."

Feng Jun nodded. He actually understood the logic behind her actions, but his primary curiosity was, "What is the matter with the soul?"

Sun Rongxun hesitated for a moment, then finally forced a bitter smile, "It's really inconvenient to say."

Feng Jun tentatively asked, "Due to the technique?"

"Of course," Sun Rongxun replied helplessly. "If it weren't for such an important secret, how could I not say it?"

She felt helpless, and Feng Jun felt even more helpless, "If that's the case, then I really can't perform a divination. It's not that I'm unwilling to help, but… you're not cooperating."

"I understand, I don't blame you," Sun Rongxun replied dejectedly. She forced herself to speak up energetically, "But I won't blame the sect either. For the guardians of the Dao, the sect's teachings come first. Life and death to me… are like floating clouds."

However, as it turned out, she wasn't so fatalistic. Two hours later, she returned again.

She spoke excitedly, "The sect agreed, and I can tell you the information. At that time, I left a soul link in the sect, which was originally a means to ensure the success of Nirvana. However, although I succeeded in Nirvana, the restoration process was interrupted."

Feng Jun frowned slightly, "And then, what about that soul link?"

"This soul guide cannot be casually retracted," Sun Rongxun replied with distress, "I no longer match the aura before Nirvana. Forcibly retracting it poses a major risk, so I initially wanted it to be the trigger for a third Nirvana, but… alas, achieving Golden Core is hopeless."

Feng Jun lit a cigarette, and thoughtfully inquired, "How does that soul guide ensure the success of Nirvana… oh, if it's something you can't talk about, then don't say it."

Sun Rongxun smiled silently, a bitter smile. There were too many things she couldn't say — being a favored child of heaven, choosing a powerful cultivation technique, inevitably comes with responsibilities.

It's not just her; even if the sect leader came, there might be details they aren't qualified to disclose.

Feng Jun didn't find it strange; he didn't even feel like he had the energy to be angry. "Where is this soul guide now?"

This soul guide, when discussed as important, is indeed important. When considered unimportant, it really isn't much. Cultivators often suffer soul injuries, yet as long as they recuperate, they can still reach transcendence or achieve Golden Core.

Of course, if the injury is severe, not just the soul, but even physical injuries can harm one's foundation.

"This soul guide is naturally in Rongxun Hall," Sun Rongxun replied without fear, since the other four sects on Wutai were more or less the same, "Stored in the Rongxun plaque, when there is an emergency, the Rongxun Drum resonates and senses even a billion miles away."

Ultimately, it is still a piece of her soul, even if it cannot return, but triggering her sensory connection remains unaffected.

After thinking, Feng Jun asked, "In Rongxun Hall, are there many like you who practice the Jinwu Nirvana Technique?"

"Not everyone can cultivate the Jinwu Nirvana Technique," Sun Rongxun, though in despair now with no expectations left, spoke with pride at past glories, "In the Crimson Phoenix Sect of nearly five hundred transcendences, fewer than a dozen cultivate this technique."

Yet she acknowledged others' exceptionality, "In Rongxun Hall, only Tang Rongxun also practices this technique, but unfortunately, he encountered great change at the eighth level of transcendence, barely advancing to the ninth level, damaging his foundation, making Golden Core impossible… He is just four hundred and eighty this year."

Feng Jun thought for a moment and asked another question, "What level of magic artifact is the Rongxun Drum?"

The big boss's consciousness suddenly appeared in his mind, "Of course, it's a Precious Treasure… This is a Golden Core Sect."

It usually understands how to "grow steadily," yet now it suddenly appears, indicating intolerance for Feng Jun's poor cultivation knowledge.

"Golden Core Magical Treasure," Sun Rongxun replied honestly, "Strictly speaking, it should be considered a Precious Treasure."

Feng Jun rubbed his chin and asked, "When the Rongxun Drum sounds, who operates it? The Crimson Phoenix Zhi Zhang, or the artifact spirit?"

"How can a Precious Treasure have an artifact spirit?" Sun Rongxun replied adeptly, "With the decision of more than five elders, the Rongxun Drum can be activated. If things are urgent, the sect leader can make decisions independently, should discretion be applied further… the elders operate, but with the sect leader's authorization."

This concerns the inner secrets of the sect, involving its operational modes, and cannot be casually disclosed to outsiders.

But Owl is not a stubborn person. She is very clear that though it's a secret, the operational modes of the four sects on Wutai are basically similar.

— Three sects are already present on White Pebble Beach, and Wutai is rushing over. She holds onto this secret… waiting to birth?

"Heh," the big boss again transmitted a cold laugh, saying no more.

"Alright, I understand," Feng Jun nodded. He was truly grateful to Owl, wanting to do something for her, yet faced with certain predicaments, he was indeed powerless, so he coolly expressed, "Let's wait for your sect's decision."

Subsequently, he instructed Du Wentian that oil extraction could resume, then withdrew to the small courtyard to cultivate in seclusion.

Next came Huang Fu Flawless seeking him. Chen Junwei initially indicated that Mountain Master Feng was already in seclusion, but Chairman Huang Fu smiled slightly, "Chen Innate, his major business dealings have opened, I want to discuss official matters with him, don't be stubborn, huh? I certainly have intentions."

The gap between Innate and transcendence cultivators… is truly vast, and Huang Fu Flawless is considered Feng Jun's talent scout, daring to speak in such a manner. Chen Junwei's relationship with Feng Jun is even behind hers.

Learning she came, Feng Jun knew he couldn't avoid it, thus welcomed her in, smiling, "There are too many coming to seek my guidance individually lately, leaving my time fragmented, I must take some time for tasks."

"I know you're busy," Huang Fu Flawless responded with a smile, "But you've begun oil extraction, the major trade goods should get moving, right?"

"Indeed," Feng Jun smiled and nodded, "I brought over a million tons of wheat, and your side's graphene… have it ready?"

"Ah?" Huang Fu Flawless was momentarily stunned. Recently she hadn't focused on this matter. Back when she engaged in graphene and grain trade, she didn't profit much, primarily to win over Golden Core cultivators from the Chaos Plane.

But now… Just the Golden Core from White Pebble Beach is enough for her interests, naturally placing Chaos Plane's ranking a bit lower.

Business people, after all, should be like this.