Big Data Cultivation

The Qinggang Sect has been trying to alleviate the feud with Feng Jun. In fact, after summarizing a series of events, they found that the conflict between the Qinggang Sect and Feng Jun stemmed merely from inviting Master Ma to abduct someone—Master Ma's action wasn't a thunderous strike at the time.

So, how did they end up at such a stalemate with someone so harmless?

Upon detailed analysis, it's found that both Taiqing and Chifeng also had their disputes with Feng Jun—they, however, managed to resolve their conflicts while Qinggang didn't make much effort in this regard.

When Taiqing and Chifeng failed to capture someone, the person in charge actually tried to seek Qinggang through a mediator—he sought refuge.

The idea wasn't wrong. Qinggang has always been at odds with Taiqing; their feud is well-known in the cultivation world.

But unfortunately, he didn't know the significance of Feng Jun to Qinggang.

Even more unfortunate, he issued threats to the "mastermind behind the scenes."

This was originally a very normal occurrence. Loose cultivators have no other skills; often, they gamble with their lives—You're from the Four Great Sects and you're powerful, but if I go all out, I can still kill a few from your side.

Such threats can be very effective at times. After all, each cultivator has family members and obligations, but sometimes, they become a death warrant—you want to deal with me? Then why not let me deal with you first!

The old saying goes: dead as it is, there's only a thousand-day thief, not a thousand-day shield against the thief.

The Qinggang Sect understands these matters very clearly. They know such people are troublesome, and the major sect disciples utterly despise these petty actions—If you're so capable, why not compete through strength? What's the point of playing this trick?

The past matters are let bygones be bygones, after all, Qinggang only needed to disrupt whatever Taiqing wanted to do.

But this time, things were different. Qinggang's cultivators weren't foolish; they knew Taiqing and Chifeng were vying to capture someone. With a bit of inquiry, it was clear it was related to Mount Zhige.

Mount Zhige lies in the Mortal Realm, but Qinggang had just refused the construction of a transmission array, stretching from White Pebble Beach to Mount Zhige, hence the Battle Hall Master personally acted to capture this person.

However, this executor deserved his reputation for making a living in the Endless Sea; he was not only extremely vigilant in his work but also quite resolute. Discovering Qinggang's ill intentions, he committed suicide without leaving any testimony.

Liang Chao could only kill two associated cultivators and then go to Mount Zhige to claim credit.

But he didn't expect that apart from Qu Jianlei, Mount Zhige also had the arch-nemesis of Taiqing, Master Yuanming.

Master Yuanming wasn't inclined to act against juniors and expressed respect for the host's suggestions. Feng Jun originally didn't want to deal with this person or even let him enter the mountain gate, but Liang Chao managed to find someone to ask a combat cultivator to relay a message, suggesting that three heads could earn him a face-to-face conversation.

He also said, if Taiqing or Chifeng were to take those heads, wouldn't Mountain Master Feng owe yet another favor?

In essence, Feng Jun liked straightforward transactions like this—one matter settled as is. Favors are the hardest to repay, so he sent Elder Liao Brother to bring the person in.

Liang Chao not only brought three heads but also two pairs of teleportation plates, all within 50,000 miles, which met Feng Jun's initial requirements.

When they met, he stated that we Qinggang would very much like to have a good relationship with Mountain Master Feng. It's just that your demands are difficult for us to meet. How about this, you can ask the Crimson Phoenix Sect to construct the transmission array. As long as they agree, I, Liang, will cover the related costs.

This wasn't about squeezing others, but rather thoroughly indicating your demand really doesn't conform to the rules.

Feng Jun actually understood that he had put forward his request rather willfully, and now that he had already started the "Footprint," his requirements for teleportation weren't that high. However, these teleportation plates were a good thing, allowing others to use them when he wasn't around.

Anyway, the Earth Realm on the other side was poor and bare, and he needed to gather a lot of resources.

However, he didn't rush to put away the teleportation plates; he just looked at the Qinggang Battle Hall Master lightly.

King Liang Tian naturally had more to say; he expressed that if building the transmission array wasn't possible, Mountain Master Feng could put forth other conditions—for instance, we could dispatch disciples to guard Mount Zhige.

"Don't even think about it," Qu Jianlei snorted coldly from not far away, "The guarding of Mount Zhige is already handled by us, Crimson Phoenix, and Taiqing. If you dare to have any crooked ideas, would that not mean you intend on thoroughly offending us, Crimson Phoenix?"

I could also ally with Yinsha, Liang Chao thought a bit indifferently, but such words were really inappropriate to say, so he could only smile, "The relationship between you and I has always been good, I only wish to assist Master Feng."

Feng Jun pondered and finally put forth a condition, "Does the Qinggang Sect have any manuals on Earth Vein techniques?"

Liang Chao couldn't help but be a bit stunned. You're asking our Qinggang for knowledge on Earth Veins? Isn't this kind of embarrassing?

However, the next moment he was overjoyed and readily nodded, "Qinggang has done quite a bit of research on Earth Veins, although it doesn't match Taiqing's level, we've never given up…and more importantly, we're willing to discuss and not keep it to ourselves."

This statement was realistic; Qinggang was quite lacking in the Earth Vein aspect, but they never gave up on chasing progress.

The main branch of the Qinggang Sect has a natural arrangement for Earth Veins, not needing to seek it from the Taiqing Sect, but beyond the main branch, they have many places requiring the Earth Vein technique, and they can't always trouble the main branch, can they?

Feng Jun shook his head, "I'm not really looking to communicate with anyone, just hoping to learn more. If the Earth Vein Technique provided by Qinggang can satisfy me, then past grievances can be forgotten."

However, Liang Chao spoke earnestly, "I'll bring the Earth Vein manuscripts next time. When I mentioned exchange, I didn't mean to covet what Mountain Master Feng has learned. Qinggang has two disciples in the Exquisite Realm who have some insights into the Earth Vein Technique. If Mountain Master Feng has any questions, feel free to ask them."

At this moment, Qu Jianlei laughed from not far away, "Liang Tangzhu is truly calculating, going to great lengths to separate Mountain Master Feng from the Taiqing Sect."

In fact, Feng Jun had already figured it out himself. Qinggang was no fool. Why did they agree so quickly, and why offer "a teacher with the purchase of learning material"? Is it really just to win him over?

Of course not. Qinggang currently doesn't fully understand Feng Jun's deduction abilities. Although they know he's strong in deduction, they are not sure to what extent.

Therefore, Liang Chao's intent is still to drive a wedge between Feng Jun and the Taiqing Sect.

Feng Jun had a conversation with Master Yuanming, learning about Taiqing's high regard for Earth Veins. With his current influence, even asking Taiqing to repair the Treasure Seeking Plate meant he couldn't retrieve the plate anymore.

Just imagine, if Feng Jun were to discuss the Earth Vein Technique with Qinggang—Qinggang providing basic knowledge and ideas, while Feng Jun is responsible for deductions—what would Taiqing Sect's reaction be? That's really hard to say.

Qu Jianlei, who often engaged in shady dealings and had a dark mindset, noticed Liang Chao's odd demeanor and quickly realized the guy had sinister intentions.

Liang Chao, however, laughed carelessly—it's an open plot. The worst that could happen is Feng Jun doesn't take the bait.

Feng Jun waved his hand casually, "Let's wait until the manuscripts are brought over. I don't know what to say without seeing the material."

"Then let's leave it at that," Liang Chao nodded with a smile, "Does Mountain Master Feng have any other requests?"

"Nothing else," Feng Jun shook his head, "I'll be staying here for a while. If you can quickly return, there's no need to go to White Pebble Beach."

Liang Chao exited the mountain gate, ready to take out his Flying Artifact when he suddenly felt something amiss, propelled himself forward, and then flicked a dirt-yellow shield behind him, instantly expanding to four or five feet in diameter.

Feeling no murderous aura from behind, he turned around, and the shield gradually dissipated—this was a shield transformed from Qinggang Sect's True Qi, not a physical object.

Seeing who was behind him, he sneered, "When did the Upholder of Wuwei Peak become so sneaky?"

"We at Wuwei Peak have no hobby of making sneak attacks," Yu Pao smiled leisurely, "Including scheming against others from behind…. such things are not my style, as for King Liang Tian, who can say?"

Liang Chao was at the peak of the Exquisite Realm, while Yu Pao was only at the seventh layer. However, Liang Tangzhu had no interest in making a move right now. First, the other party had a Golden Core Talisman, making it uncertain if he could gain the upper hand in a fight. Second… there were two real masters in Mount Zhige.

Not to mention Master Yuanming from Taiqing's main sect, Qu Jianlei making a move would also be trouble for him.

If he attacked an Exquisite Realm person in the Mortal Realm, even Feng Jun and Kong Ziyi could punish him.

So he only gave a light snort, "Mountain Master Feng likes to study the Earth Vein Technique. Your Taiqing Sect excels in this among the Four Sects, yet you're unwilling to share. I'm just helping him find some manuscripts. In your words, this is scheming against someone?"

Liang Chao knew well that although the two of them were conversating, who knew how many Divine Senses were eavesdropping around?

So his instigation was open and aboveboard—if you have the capability, just make a move on me.

Yu Pao wasn't one to enjoy fighting; he smiled indifferently, "Taiqing has its own rules for everything, but you Qinggang, to show off that bit of Earth Vein Technique, really have the cheek to take it out?"

Liang Chao decisively seized what he saw as a flaw in Yu Pao's words—at least that's what he thought, "Indeed, I'm not too embarrassed to show it off, but some people have good things they refuse to share, instead busily criticizing others… where's their face?"

Yu Pao truly had a good temperament. He shook his head indifferently, "Say what you will. I came out because the Master of Tianyao Peak wanted me to convey to you that no matter how many manuscripts Qinggang offers, trying to drive a wedge between Taiqing and Mountain Master Feng is just a dream."

How could the conversation between Feng Jun and Liang Chao be hidden from Master Yuanming?

Liang Chao was a bit puzzled. Why tell me this? My instigation is done openly, it's an open plot.

However, in the end, he guessed a bit of the other party's intention—maybe they wanted Feng Jun not to overthink?

So he smiled, "Actually, the best way to counter my instigation is for your own side to show some sincerity. Doing nothing and instead busying yourself with accusing others, well… living up to the name of a Wuwei Peak operative."

After saying this, with a flicker, he instantly vanished from sight.

Yu Pao was momentarily stunned, then shook his head, "Ah, troubled times indeed."

(Update to, summon monthly ticket.)