Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 2076 - 2078: The Mastermind

The Nascent Soul Tree Demon once said that it had locked this space, but Feng Jun and True Immortal Yi Jue didn’t take it seriously.

How shall we put it? Space locking sounds terrifying, but the key is to see the degree of the lock.

An absolute space lock is out of the question; under great power, survival is impossible, but on Kunhao, it’s not possible as the plane doesn’t allow it.

Therefore, the space locked by the Nascent Soul Tree Demon is merely to prevent some Teleportation Talismans or Transmission Arrays, to prevent others from escaping, and might not even withstand advanced Prohibition Breaking Talismans.

If someone walked into White Pebble Beach on foot, it’s quite normal. There might be a slight feeling of obstruction, but it’s not severe. However, trying to enter by teleportation, flight, or Flying Boat is impossible.

Put simply, it’s a "limited space lock," so True Immortal Yi Jue didn’t mind. If it really dared to lock fully, regardless of its ability to do so, Yi Jue wouldn’t allow it first.

Yet this limited lock still confused True Immortal Wan Qing, who was furious for a moment, "Which bastard did this, looking for death?"

The Nascent Soul Tree Demon replied, "I don’t like what you said," and released the pressure of a Nascent Soul High Stage, "Oh, what courage... Is this your home? How are you speaking?"

"True Immortal Wan Qing, please don’t intervene," Feng Jun called loudly, "This creature is targeting me. Previously, I destroyed a Nascent Soul Tree Demon; it’s here for revenge!"

True Immortal Wan Qing had heard of Feng Jun’s achievements and chuckled softly, "Defeated the young one, and the old one came; really shameless... open for me!"

With a soft reprimand from him, the space seemingly trembled slightly. Most people couldn’t feel it, but those truly understanding had realized that the Nascent Soul Tree Demon’s space lock had been forcibly broken by him.

Then, True Immortal Wan Qing and his party appeared above White Pebble Beach—it’s referred to as a party because, besides him, there was also a Nascent Soul Third Layer, a Nascent Soul First Layer, a Golden Core Ninth Layer, two Intermediate Realms, and about ten Dust-Free Stage cultivators.

Among the Dust-Free cultivators, the vast majority were at the peak of the Dust-Free Stage.

After landing with his group, True Immortal Wan Qing didn’t exchange pleasantries but directly looked up at the sky, "I was wondering who it was; it turned out to be the Redwood Clan. Who gave you the guts to lock my Jinwu Disciple... Seems like you need a memory refresh."

Only then did the Nascent Soul Tree Demon realize that there were actually three true immortals on the other side, which was truly... too overwhelming.

Jinwu Sect is a natural nemesis for the tree clan. One-on-one, it doesn’t fear True Immortal Wan Qing, but one-on-three is not optimistic, so it can only patiently explain, "Fellow Daoist of Jinwu Sect, this time I came because of a grudge with Feng Jun..."

"Everyone can testify that I only targeted him without attacking others. You also heard just now, Feng Jun thinks this is a grudge between the two of us... The space lock wasn’t directed at anyone else."

True Immortal Wan Qing certainly heard Feng Jun’s words, but he insisted on intervening because Feng Jun is too significant to Jinwu Sect. Now that the other side says this, he must consider his reasons for intervening.

However, just then, someone snorted coldly. It was Yue Qing speaking, "You didn’t intervene, but so many people forming their Core... Guess how many you affected?"

Master Buzui also snorted coldly, "After your ruckus, who knows how much of the fellow feeling is left?"

Upon hearing this, True Immortal Wan Qing glanced toward Feng Jun’s manor, "Mountain Master Feng, was it truly the core-forming fellow feeling?"

"Fellow feeling... it’s my first time seeing it too," Feng Jun replied with a smile, "but it feels quite similar."

"It is indeed the fellow feeling," Li Zhishen burst through the barrier. He was the one who suffered the most, barely stabilizing his Golden Core stage before rushing out, "That I could form my core early is truly a fluke, the Redwood Clan’s generosity I will remember in my heart!"

The Nascent Soul Tree Demon couldn’t care less, remembering me and what else? Any thoughts... wait until you reach Nascent Soul High Stage.

How could True Immortal Wan Qing, being at the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, not see that this person had just successfully formed his core? Thinking of the fellow feeling nearly being destroyed, he grew increasingly angry, "So you intentionally influenced my human race core formation?"

"That’s not it," the Nascent Soul Tree Demon flatly denied but also realized it couldn’t linger here any longer, "Feng Jun... the mountains and rivers will meet again, never stay alone in this life."

As soon as the words fell, True Immortal Wan Qing raised a hand to gesture, "Take action!"

Then he chuckled softly, "Space lock? I happen to know as well... enjoy my Great Sun Golden Crow’s Karma Chains!"

It turns out his earlier rambling was not to judge anything but merely to hold the opponent, accomplishing the Karma Chains.

Jinwu Sect has many methods of space locking, the Karma Chains focus on karma rather than chains, breaking through the space lock is not difficult, but once tainted with the Karma Chain, it’s truly hard to shake off—escaping doesn’t help, they can follow the karma line to pursue.

The Karma Chains are powerful, but it’s virtually impossible to cast them alone at the Nascent Soul Realm; two or even three people working together makes it convenient, and they had exactly three true immortals on this trip.

"Karma chains?" The Nascent Soul Tree Demon actually recognized this thing. The Jinwu Sect was the bane of the Tree Demon’s existence, and it was all too familiar with it. In an instant, it was both anxious and angry, "Did I ever provoke you? To hit me so ruthlessly?"

Immortal Wan Qing completely ignored it and instead smiled amicably at the two true immortals, "Two junior brothers, Mountain Master Feng’s rule is ’kill one and save another.’ Rarely do Nascent Souls come to us so willingly. Our luck is really not bad."

"What a pity it’s just an avatar," the Nascent Soul Third Layer said with a smile. "I wonder if it’s even worth half a person."

Although he was only in the Nascent Soul Initial Stage and the opponent was in the Nascent Soul High Stage, with the brothers from the Jinwu Sect present, he really felt no pressure when saying this.

Immortal Wan Qing simply waved his hand, "Let’s kill it first, Mountain Master Feng is straightforward, he won’t shortchange us."

"Hmph," the Nascent Soul Tree Demon snorted in disdain, "It’s just an avatar anyway, you may not even be able to kill it... Feng Jun, I’ve changed my mind. Symbolically give me a branch, and the grudges between our two parties will be settled. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Jun couldn’t help but hesitate. It’s merely an avatar, how afraid of death do you have to be?

Seeing his hesitation, the Nascent Soul Tree Demon grew a bit anxious. It had already noticed that the people at White Pebble Beach seemed to follow Feng Jun’s lead, even the newly arrived three true immortals spoke to him courteously.

By now, how could it not see that it had made a mistake in its enemy assessment?

More crucially, it was extremely resentful of one person at this moment, "Aren’t you curious how I found my way here?"

Feng Jun’s heart stirred at this. This question... seems quite important.

He took a tentative glance at Immortal Wan Qing, who understood his intention and nonchalantly waved his hand, "It’s up to you. If you say let it go, we’ll spare it."

"Thank you for your kindness, seniors," Feng Jun raised his hand and spoke respectfully. Considering they had acted without prompting and were now willing to accommodate his wishes, he couldn’t be unreasonable by clinging to the "kill one and save one" principle.

The three of them were quite pleased to see his understanding. Especially the latter two, who had been conditioned to believe that Feng Jun was difficult to deal with and should be approached with caution. Now they thought, perhaps such rumors aren’t always reliable. What a good young man.

Then Feng Jun spoke seriously, "I have a hunch about who instigated this, but I’d like to confirm it. The help I’ve received from the three of you, I will always remember it, and surely repay it."

The Nascent Soul Third Layer waved his hand with a smile, "We’re all fellow cultivators, Mountain Master Feng, no need for thanks. But this Tree Demon is cunning, you must be careful not to fall for its tricks."

"Exactly," Immortal Wan Qing nodded, then lightly cleared his throat, "Tree tribe friend, I advise you not to deceive yourself. We’re giving you this chance out of respect for Mountain Master Feng; it’s not easily given."

Go ahead and flaunt, the Nascent Soul Tree Demon silently sighed. If it weren’t for my grudge against that bastard, would I allow you to be so presumptuous?

No matter what it thought, it said plainly, "Have you heard of Ouyang Beishan from the Wanhuan Sect?"

"Damn, it’s him?" Immortal Wan Qing’s mouth twitched. He didn’t know about other matters, but he had heard of this one, "What’s your relationship with him?"

"No relationship," the Nascent Soul Tree Demon indifferently replied, "His disciple went around slandering my Redwood Clan. When I looked into it, I found some kinfolk killed on the Kunhao Plane."

"Heh," Feng Jun chuckled lightly, looking as though he understood everything, "I was suspicious, but now I’m sure... I’m just curious, didn’t he mention that his avatar was cut down at White Pebble Beach?"

The Tree Demon truly didn’t know about its avatar being cut down, but this only solidified its resolve to seek trouble whenever possible, "I’m not too sure. I’ve only heard that my kinfolk were covertly killed. Of course, I must avenge them."

"Avenge? Heh," Feng Jun laughed dismissively, "Your kinfolk wanted to ambush me, so they died. As for being covertly killed... that’s more fitting for you."

Can you kill me? The Nascent Soul Tree Demon was unfazed. It reckoned that Feng Jun might have some means, but at most could kill its avatar; could he really harm its true body? 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

That’s what it thought, but it didn’t intend to engage in a war of words at this point.

Instead, Immortal Wan Qing smiled again toward the direction of Feng Jun’s manor, "Daoist Yi Jue, if you encounter Ouyang Beishan again, don’t hold back next time."

The Nascent Soul Tree Demon was secretly surprised: Was Ouyang Beishan really killed by Yi Jue?

Immortal Yi Jue snorted coldly, unconcerned, "I originally didn’t intend to kill him, but as for revenge, Mountain Master Feng will handle it himself; there’s no need for me to worry."

This Initial Golden Core Stage can kill Ouyang Beishan? The Nascent Soul Tree Demon thought it really had no reason to stay any longer, "If there’s no other business, I’ll take my leave!"

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