Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 2105 - 2107: Daoist Sects Venture Overseas
"The Daoist sects are about to venture overseas?" Those keeping a close watch on the various branches of the Daoist sects received this news.
These individuals gathered together and reached a decision: If the Daoist sects can go overseas to construct Daoist temples, there’s no reason we can’t do the same.
The Daoist sects place great importance on heritage, but many of their traditions are quite scattered, especially within the military, where numerous martial arts experts have connections with the Daoist sects. Therefore, their intention to build Daoist temples is not lacking legitimacy.
Having resolved matters back home, Feng Jun returned to Luohua and received this news, indicating that more than twenty Daoist sect branches have begun expanding overseas, with the fastest movers being four sects: Maoshan, Wudang, Danxia Tian, and Luofu.
Maoshan and Wudang have ample financial resources, giving them some recognition overseas, allowing quick construction of Daoist temples, while Danxia Tian is now rising rapidly and, being a Kunxiudao sect, has gained significant support.
Luofu’s top ranking is due to being the foremost Daoist sect in Baiyue, with extensive believer support overseas, particularly in Southeast Asia. If Qing Xiaozi speaks, they truly have both the manpower and financial backing.
Of course, some lesser-known Daoist branches have also started venturing abroad, making Feng Jun feel a bit unsettled; however, he hasn’t opposed it. Instead, he voiced through Wudang: I hope the Daoist sects won’t focus the majority of their energy overseas, as neglecting domestic vigor is pointless.
His mention of neglecting domestic vigor left many puzzled, prompting Tang Tianshi to inquire through his daughter, revealing the real intent: Elder Feng would not typically increase overseas Spirit Gathering Arrays.
This news spread swiftly, though what everyone considered was: "Typically" not increasing, doesn’t it mean "possibly increasing"?
Many within the Daoist sects harbor disdain toward foreign barbarians, but now with the Daoist sects prospering, money is not tight anymore. Constructing temples overseas must consider image—one can’t let barbarians mock us, right?
Especially since the quality of temple construction directly impacts Luohua’s perception; thus, numerous sect branches are engaging in grand construction projects, with the largest overseas Daoist temple being built on a mountain over ten square kilometers.
Now, Feng Jun suggests avoiding neglecting domestic vigor; everyone empathizes with his sentiments, yet precisely because of this, they increasingly focus on the overseas construction of Daoist temples—others skimping only highlights our genuine material quality.
Spirit Gathering Arrays not being placed within overseas Daoist temples? That’s entirely immaterial; they can be placed domestically too.
Qing Xiaozi even directly contacted Feng Jun, mentioning having a devotee who purchased a mountain in Southeast Asia, offering to build a Daoist temple there—once completed, could a Spirit Gathering Array be established in Luofu’s main branch?
He pleaded pitifully, "Up until now, Baiyue hasn’t had a single Spirit Gathering Array. Mountain Master Feng, as the leader of the Daoist sects, you must be fair and unbiased."
Feng Jun no longer resists the title "leader of the Daoist sects," mainly because resisting is futile, and truthfully, he truly played a crucial role in revitalizing the Daoist sects.
His response wasn’t very definitive but essentially conveyed his intention, "If you don’t insist on setting up an overseas Spirit Gathering Array, solely for Luofu’s main branch, I might consider lending you one. Nonetheless, the final decision relies on Luofu’s efforts."
Qing Xiaozi laughed joyously; he was not surprised at all by the concept of "borrowing."
Up till now, all Spirit Gathering Arrays given by Feng Jun were under the guise of loans, emphasizing Luohua’s ownership. However, there were no stipulations regarding usage duration or retrieval, except for one condition: "Inappropriate usage grants Luohua the right to reclaim."
What pleased Qing Xiaozi the most was Feng Jun’s assertion to consider each sect’s level of effort. Speaking of effort, who can surpass Luofu Mountain? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
With profound Daoist knowledge and vast believers, Luofu Mountain possesses deep resources. Although Danxia Tian and Maoshan have thriving incense offerings, their thriving time is ultimately brief compared to Luofu Mountain’s profound foundations.
Feng Jun conveyed his intentions, completing roughly seventy to eighty percent of his tasks upon returning. About a month later, during the pleasant spring with flourishing nature, he returned to White Pebble Beach with his people.
On the third day of their return, Yu Qingzhu sensed the feeling of advancing—a fierce display of her Profound Yin physique finally began to unfold.
However, this brought Feng Jun slight discomfort: it’s not possible to advance within the manor.
Currently, there is someone in closed-door cultivation at the manor—Mei Yeyu from Sword Forging Peak. Mei has already touched upon the aura of Core Formation, potentially advancing at any moment. If the Core Formation aura arises, how could it affect Yu Qingzhu’s advancement?
In the manor, there are three Core Formation caves, ensuring no mutual interference. However, the Golden Core caves aren’t places where any ordinary Qi Refinement stage cultivator can casually enter to cultivate.
For someone like Feng Jun, cultivating the Devouring Primordial Heaven Technique during the Qi Refinement stage can enter to cultivate, but regular Qi Refinement cultivators risk being overwhelmed.
Yu Qingzhu’s Profound Yin physique should withstand the pressure, yet if she inadvertently advances two levels, her foundation might become unstable.
"Plans really can’t keep up with changes," Feng Jun sighed helplessly, forced to find a relatively safe place ten miles from the manor, released the pedestrian, and let Yu Qingzhu go in to cultivate, even inviting Master Xiaomeng to assist as a protector.
For an ordinary third-level Qi Refinement cultivator advancing to the fourth level, it shouldn’t be so troublesome, but the Profound Yin physique is an exception, a physique coveted even by the Crimson Pheonix Sect, not to mention its allure to those on the Cultivation Path.
However, it turned out Feng Jun’s worries were a bit excessive. After Yu Qingzhu went into seclusion, by the third day, she began her breakthrough, successfully advancing in four days, directly entering the Intermediate Level of Qi Refining.
Such speed even made Zhang Caixin a bit envious, "I’m starting to believe she might surpass us all."
Yu Qingzhu took four days to break through but used eight days to stabilize her realm, showing her mature mindset during cultivation.
She had already exited seclusion, yet Mei Yeyu remained silent. Feng Jun, conducting a nearby analysis, found that his Core Formation success rate increased by nearly one percent, nodding secretly; these prodigies are indeed extraordinary and patient.
Another day passed, and the aura of Core Formation rose from the Taiqing Sub-Court. Feng Jun immediately knew it was Taiqing Rongxun attempting it. This person, just over 450 years old, didn’t have a high chance, but fortunately, he had a competent junior brother, Master Xiaosong.
Master Xiaosong, an Immortal Second Generation, had connections above and lacked neither Spirit Stones nor treasures. Seeing his senior brother attempting Core Formation, he provided resources, barely pushing the success rate to fifty-eight percent.
With less than a sixty percent chance, he shouldn’t be qualifying for Core Formation in a public arena, but he had applied for White Pebble Beach early on. The relevant restrictions appeared after his application, and it was agreed that it shouldn’t affect those who had prior simulations.
"He’s quite forceful in attempting Core Formation," Feng Jun shook his head, not bothering to think much, instead heading to the Nascent Soul Pedestrian to find True Immortal Yi Jue, "I’m planning to pick someone up from the Blazing Flame Plate, can you watch my place?"
"I want to go too," True Immortal Yi Jue swiftly responded, "Just to check on how True Immortal Wu Nan is doing now."
"I’ll tag along as well," Qu Jianlei requested to follow. Jinwu is the sect associated with Crimson Phoenix, and the Blazing Flame Plate has many commodities needed by the Crimson Phoenix Sect. Although the journey is far, there’s an opportunity for a ride, so he volunteered.
Apart from Qu Jianlei, Ji Buseng from Tianxin Platform also wanted to join. Though not part of Jinwu, he wasn’t closely affiliated with any sect. As a Golden Core Third Layer under 300 years old, his potential was notable, and the Jinwu Sect wouldn’t mind much.
The four descended directly to the adjacent plate of Blazing Flame, not setting foot there at all. Feng Jun retained a strong impression of the strict guards from last time; while understanding Jinwu’s actions, it didn’t mean he liked being strictly controlled.
This plate belonged to the Jinwu Sect but was far less strictly guarded. A Golden Core Master came to inquire, and Qu Jianlei disclosed his background, stating his wish to meet True Immortal Wan Qing of the Blazing Flame Plate.
Qu Jianlei, discriminated against as a practitioner on the Cultivation Path in the Crimson Phoenix Sect, faced no such discrimination in Jinwu. The Master only curiously asked how he knew True Immortal Wan Qing was on the Blazing Flame Plate.
A bit embarrassingly, Qu Jianlei stated that True Immortal Wan Qing should be with Wu Nan and True Immortal Jiu Wei. He had recently seen them, though now his position was unsuitable for Blazing Flame.
The Master merely verified if he indeed knew True Immortal Wan Qing. Not just any first-level Golden Core could contact a Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, and incorrect information could backfire on him.
Yet seeing him mention the strict rules on the Blazing Flame Plate, he couldn’t help but sternly admonish, "Blazing Flame is a crucial base of Jinwu; it’s vital to protect it diligently. It’s for our good and your sect’s benefit, so don’t harbor resentment."
He contacted the Blazing Flame Plate, and in less than five minutes, True Immortal Wan Qing tore through the space to arrive there.
The plate wasn’t large, about ten billion miles square, less than half of Earth’s surface area. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, True Immortal Wan Qing found Feng Jun’s location, tore through space again, and appeared before him, "What brings you here? Hopefully, you’re not lost?"
"The Blazing Flame inspections are stringent, unsure if you’ve returned," Feng Jun replied honestly, "I thought I’d try to contact you first, and if not, wait here."
"Ha, it’s our sect’s major base," True Immortal Wan Qing laughed nonchalantly, "I’ll arrange a VIP access card for you later."
The Jinwu Sect Master nearby was startled, realizing this first-level Golden Core not only had more clout than a sect’s Golden Core but was treated courteously by True Immortal Wan Qing!
Feng Jun casually asked, "How is True Immortal Wu Nan?"
"That’s quite... a long story!" True Immortal Wan Qing offered his hand to Feng Jun, "Let’s continue in Blazing Flame; the environment’s better."
The five arrived at Blazing Flame, landing at the edge, as True Immortal Wan Qing led them, sighing, "Wu Nan’s situation isn’t looking great."
