The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 910: Mechanical Art Specialists

Before long, Ling Feng arrived at Cangqiong Mountain with Yue Yunlan and was granted an immediate audience with Sect Leader Yue Zhonglian.

The sect leader was currently reviewing documents in his study. As the leader of the empire's divine guardian sect, his daily responsibilities extended far beyond cultivation. Yue Zhonglian's hands-on approach to governance made him an exceptionally diligent official, truly a blessing for the empire.

Fortunately, after multiple treatments, Yue Zhonglian's health had improved significantly, his mental state far better than before.

Aside from the sect leader, several pavilion elders and sect elders were present in the study discussing official matters, including Wen Tingguang.

When Wen Tingguang noticed Ling Feng arriving with Yue Yunlan, his expression turned knowing. Is this kid finally making his move to propose marriage?

"Daddy!"

Yue Yunlan immediately clung to her father's arm, laying the groundwork with some affectionate coaxing.

"Hmph. You're getting increasingly spoiled. Can't you see I'm discussing important matters with the elders?"

Yue Zhonglian frowned and gave his daughter a sharp look, clearly annoyed.

But since Yue Yunlan was his only daughter, she was naturally closer to him than his sons and often the most favored.

"Daddy, I have important business too!"

Yue Yunlan whispered details about the Sacred Dragon Tyrant-Blood Pill into her father's ear.

"I see."

Yue Zhonglian nodded thoughtfully. While Qingji Pavilion was normally strictly off-limits to outsiders, Ling Feng had saved his life and shared a close relationship with his daughter. Making an exception seemed reasonable, especially since refusing would only invite endless pestering from his precious girl.

"Very well."

After brief consideration, Yue Zhonglian turned to Wen Tingguang. "Elder Wen, please escort the fourth young lady and young friend Ling Feng to Qingji Pavilion."

"At once, Sect Leader!"

Wen Tingguang's smile widened. The sect leader opening Qingji Pavilion to Ling Feng clearly signaled he already viewed the young man as family!

The surrounding elders exchanged meaningful glances, reassessing Ling Feng's status. This youth might well become Cangqiong Sect's royal "son-in-law"!

"Thank you, Daddy!"

Yue Yunlan beamed, shooting Ling Feng a triumphant look.

Ling Feng stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Many thanks, Lord Sect Leader."

"Mm-hmm." Yue Zhonglian nodded solemnly. "Qingji Pavilion is a restricted area of Cangqiong Sect. Retrieve what you need and leave quickly. No lingering!"

"Understood!"

Ling Feng quickly nodded. Just then, Wen Tingguang stepped up with a smile and said, "Come with me, Brother Ling Feng."

Ling Feng returned the smile. "Then I'll trouble Elder Wen to lead the way."

...

Soon, the group arrived before an imposing loft. Ling Feng exhaled in relief.

Reaching this point required passing six checkpoints and six arrays. Without the sect leader's verbal authorization or knowledge of array-breaking methods, approaching would have been impossible.

As the empire's divine guardian sect, Cangqiong Sect's defenses lived up to their reputation of being impregnable.

"Little Brother Ling, this is Qingji Pavilion. I'll take you inside."

Wen Tingguang glanced back at Ling Feng with a knowing smile.

Ling Feng followed silently. Searching for Huangji Sect records in this massive archive without proper indexing would be like fishing for a needle in the ocean.

Even Yue Yunlan seemed astonished, her first visit to this restricted area. "Mr. Ling, I never realized Qingji Pavilion might contain ancient texts about Huangji Sect until you mentioned it."

Ling Feng rubbed his nose bridge. "My master suggested the possibility."

"Hehe!" Wen Tingguang chuckled. "That Yan Cangtian. Years ago, he first broke into the imperial city, then infiltrated Qingji Pavilion to steal books for some pill refinement. We only learned of his trespass when he returned the materials."

His expression turned wry. "After that incident, we significantly enhanced security for all twelve archive lofts. Qingji Pavilion's protections are moderate compared to the military archives. Even I need to be accompanied by at least three elders to access those."

Ling Feng nodded approvingly. The system ensured no single individual could compromise sensitive materials, requiring mutual oversight.

Wen Tingguang guided them to an elevated platform featuring strange crystalline structures resembling a control panel.

"This search tool took Cangqiong Sect's Mystic Hall mechanical art specialists twenty years to develop."

Pressing a square crystal, Wen Tingguang spoke toward a spherical one. "Index all texts related to the ancient Huangji Sect."

Multicolored lights flashed across the platform as a synthesized voice responded. "One thousand twenty-four indexed entries. Three hundred seven volumes identified regarding Huangji Sect."

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Ling Feng's eyes shone with admiration for Mystic Hall's ingenious specialists.

Yue Yunlan and Qiao Qiao appeared equally awestruck, having been unaware of Cangqiong Sect's mechanical art research division.

"Hehe, while mechanical art has long been considered a lesser Dao, its applications prove remarkably versatile," Wen Tingguang explained proudly. "Mechanical birds replace flying mounts. Mechanical beasts substitute demonic pets. The possibilities are endless!"

"Remarkable!" Ling Feng gave a thumbs-up. "Given such utility, why aren't mechanical constructs more widely used?"

"The fatal flaw lies in their elemental stone consumption." Wen Tingguang sighed. "A mechanical beast with Spiritual Element Realm combat power requires three elemental crystals per activation, lasting roughly four hours. While manageable for individual units, imagine the cost of battlefield deployment. Far more expensive than raising demonic beasts."

"True enough."

Ling Feng nodded thoughtfully. Such extravagant costs would indeed limit mass production.

Yet with his Five Elements Heavenly Palace's resources, funding posed no obstacle.

"Elder Wen, I'd appreciate the chance to meet your mechanical art specialists for knowledge exchange."

Rubbing his nose bridge, Ling Feng envisioned plans for rapid sect expansion. Though still embryonic, these ideas would soon take tangible form.

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