Big Data Cultivation

Xia Nichang heard Feng Jun's answer and immediately felt unsettled—were my many victories just now actually false?

This possibility made her extremely uncomfortable, but no matter how uncomfortable she was, she was, after all, someone about to form a Nascent Soul. Her perspective was different from ordinary people—seeking truth, questioning the Dao, these were the real priorities.

If it were an ordinary person who offended her, she would directly crush them with a finger, but Feng Jun, he was truly no ordinary person.

After thinking for a moment, she asked, "All of the... all of our disagreements, were they all my fault?"

Feng Jun seriously thought about it, then replied, "Lei Yutian absorbing faith through the Yongquan acupoint... this can be discussed."

In other words... except for this one debate which had some doubt, he was confident he was right about the rest.

Xia Nichang felt truly defeated, which was a rare feeling in her life.

But soon, she shrugged off this pettiness, "So where exactly was I wrong?"

Feng Jun took out a cigarette, lit it, inhaled deeply, and blew out two smoke rings, speaking leisurely, "Master Xia, you also understand the subtleties, why make it difficult for me?"

Xia Nichang indeed understood the nuances, but at the same time, she was quite unwilling, combined with a little curiosity, she couldn't help but ask, "Well then, those vital points, how about you tell them only to me?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Sun Rongxun.

Sun Rongxun was a bit stubborn, otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to recklessly activate the Jinwu Nirvana Technique for the sake of her sisters. However, as stubborn as she was, she knew she was a bit unnecessary here, "Great Supreme, Mountain Master Feng, you two continue, I'll just..."

Feng Jun smiled, "It doesn't really matter whether you're here or not, so why not listen in?"

"Mountain Master Feng," Xia Nichang finally couldn't bear it and spoke loudly, "I'm somewhat confident about forming a Nascent Soul, so telling me these vital points won't cause too much trouble."

Feng Jun showed a troubled expression, took a few hard puffs on his cigarette, "Master Xia, the rules aren't set by me, please understand."

Xia Nichang was startled once more by his words, "Can't you bend them a little?"

Feng Jun gave an apologetic smile, thinking if they could be bent, what chaos would ensue?

Xia Nichang truly understood the subtleties, so she spoke seriously, "Alright, I'll take it that everything you say is correct, but with over ten points of contention, if you don't give me an explanation, how could I dare have Sun Rongxun listen to you?"

Feng Jun nodded, this was a reasonable argument, but for such a major issue, he definitely still needed to be cautious, after all, one shouldn't spread knowledge lightly, "In that case, it's all up to you, what does it have to do with me, is that okay?"

"How could it have nothing to do with you?" Xia Nichang certainly wouldn't agree to that, "Fifteen or sixteen debatable points... I won't explain them all, but could you pick one to convince me?"

Seeing Feng Jun's hesitant expression, she became even more anxious, "With so many points, just pick one, I don't doubt you, but... isn't it easy to choose one that's not too crucial?"

You're obviously doubting me! Feng Jun was also a bit helpless—he initially intended to resolve past grievances.

So he gave in, "Then I'll just say a bit, faith must circulate throughout the body from the Niwan palace, not merely enter the sea of consciousness. What does it mean to forge a body of faith? Below the Nascent Soul stage, this doesn't matter, but after reaching Nascent Soul stage..."

What Feng Jun chose to speak on wasn't extensive but wasn't limited to faith, enough to illustrate the issues in the cultivation technique.

This wasn't just a potential problem Sun Rongxun might face upon advancing to the Golden Core Stage, she might even accumulate considerable hidden dangers before reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.

Xia Nichang wanted to find reasons to refute, but hearing the content he discussed, she couldn't find any flaws, and the key details indeed eluded her grasp—instead, it was quite enlightening.

So in the end, she could only nod, "This point... I also encountered it during the Condensed Core stage, but I overcame it."

"This hidden danger won't manifest in the Golden Core Stage," Feng Jun smiled, "Of course... saying more now doesn't mean anything."

This was a rather subtle arrogance, but it didn't prevent anyone from understanding—the perspective of someone at the Emergence Stage indeed wasn't something those at the Golden Core Stage could comprehend.

Xia Nichang blinked, feeling quite unconvinced, but in the face of the words "Emergence Stage powerhouse," she lacked even the courage to express her dissatisfaction, so she tentatively spoke, "May I ask you to explain one more point of contention?"

Generally, Feng Jun wouldn't cater to others' demands, but he had a favorable impression of Xia Nichang. Despite being at the Golden Core Peak, she was still willing to discuss matters on equal terms with him—and she had even given him a Golden Core Talisman.

If she had no presumptions typical of someone at the Golden Core Peak, she would be perfect, but then again... could there be none?

So when she requested him to unlock another piece of knowledge, he did so without hesitation. Of course, after explaining, he still needed to emphasize one point, "If this knowledge point spreads, the Yinsha Sect's theoretical foundation would be greatly supplemented."

That's right, he's not foolish either. Having given two knowledge points away, others must realize that my knowledge points aren't given for free. A Golden Core Peak talisman is indeed good, but expecting me to be grateful is still not quite sufficient.

On the Earth Plane, Feng has distributed quite a few Essence Blood Protection Talismans. Those are for the people he wants to protect, the thought was there, but the essence blood expended is hardly worth mentioning.

Precisely for this reason, he understands the weight of a Golden Core Talisman. When it is said to be valuable, it is very valuable, but when analyzed closely, it's not all that substantial.

Xia Nichang is carefully digesting this knowledge point. For her, the dissemination of knowledge points has never been an issue; in this regard, she has always managed well.

Sun Rongxun is listening somewhat confused. Seeing them both fall silent, after waiting for a while, he can't help but speak, "Mountain Master Feng, according to your words, is it easy to become the artifact spirit of the Rongxun Drum?"

"Well..." Feng Jun can't help but ponder for a moment. The act of sacrificing oneself as an artifact spirit is actually quite rare, even in worlds without reincarnation; he only knows of Ma Sanniang on Earth Realm.

However, when it comes to the Crimson Phoenix Sect's Hall of Honor, that's another story. After all, these are the most determined protectors within the sect, who are not only highly cultivated but also elderly. If they truly decide to sacrifice themselves as artifact spirits, there would be no hesitation.

But in the end, he still shakes his head, "I don't know how the Crimson Phoenix Sect will refine the Rongxun Drum. Currently, I feel only you are suitable to become the artifact spirit, because you cultivate the Jinwu Niepan Technique; for others, it's difficult to integrate and even harder to exit."

At this point, Xia Nichang speaks again, "Once you've become the artifact spirit, why bother trying to exit?"

Feng Jun gives her an annoyed look, "Sun Rongxun becoming an artifact spirit is merely a temporary measure; the ultimate goal is to embrace the core afterwards and achieve the third nirvana, and that's when he can conveniently escape."

Xia Nichang touches her chin, pondering, then she voices, "Can the Jinwu Nirvana truly achieve this function?"

"You ask me, whom should I ask?" Feng Jun spreads his hands helplessly, "Come on... you still haven't brought out the cultivation technique!"

"Oh, oh," Xia Nichang awakens from a dreamlike state and nods, producing that Mysterious Glowing Stone, "Alright, you can match now."

Feng Jun pulls out his mobile phone and begins to swipe, Xia Nichang also turns her head, unrestrainedly watching him operate.

In fact, she is very interested in taking a look at this kind of Magical Treasure used for calculations; even though Feng Jun is of great importance to Crimson Phoenix, as a Golden Core Peak cultivator, she doesn't feel unqualified to do so.

However, considering the "Emergence Stage powerhouses" mentioned by the other party, she feels it's quite necessary to maintain appropriate respect for him—if she intends to bully him through her superior age and status, she must also consider that he could similarly use his superiority against her.

Feng Jun swipes his phone for a while, then looks up at Sun Rongxun, his expression somewhat peculiar, "Your Jinwu Niepan Technique, is it mutated?"

"Yes," Sun Rongxun admits unwillingly, "Didn't you already see? I can't transform into the Golden Crow."

Xia Nichang's eyes light up, "Mutation... what does it indicate?"

"It indicates..." Feng Jun frowns unhappily, "It indicates that the previous speculations are flawed. Master Xia, I originally didn't need to deduce this much, look at the mess this has caused."

I think it's very necessary, Xia Nichang blinked, "So... can Little Sun not embrace the core then?"

"Whether she can embrace the core, I don't know," Feng Jun responds straightforwardly, "Unless you bring the Rongxun Drum too."

"Uh..." Given Xia Nichang's assertiveness, she can only smile wryly upon hearing this, "That's not within my authority, it requires approval from at least five elders, and must have permission from the Zhi Zhang."

The Rongxun Drum is not an ordinary Precious Treasure, in terms of preciousness, it doesn't fall short compared to the Sect Guardian Relic in Crimson Phoenix Zhi Zhang's hands, it truly cannot afford any loss. Any minor accident would cause the entire Hall of Honor to explode in chaos.

Thus, Xia Nichang can only suggest, "Feng Xiaoyou, my suggestion is that you go to the Hall of Honor."

How could that be possible? Feng Jun smiles, "If it's convenient to go to Crimson Phoenix, I would have gone long ago, why wait until today?"

Xia Nichang is speechless with a sneer, to be honest, if Feng Jun really dared to go to the Crimson Phoenix Sect, she even planned to keep him as a guest—not by force, of course, but Crimson Phoenix is a legacy of tens of thousands of years, and if they truly intend to keep a guest, they have endless adaptable measures.

After a while, Sun Rongxun sighs softly with indifference, "So, does it mean the previous assumptions are useless?"

As a member of the Hall of Honor, how could she be unaware of the importance of the Rongxun Drum?

Xia Nichang is embarrassed to respond; she doesn't fear Sun Rongxun's resentment, but her curiosity had drawn out the other's hope, now that hope is again destroyed, she inevitably feels some awkwardness.

But Feng Jun shakes his head, "Not entirely useless, just temporarily unable to match the Rongxun Drum... By the way, with your mutation, have you noticed anything strange compared to previous cultivation practices?"

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