Big Data Cultivation

Willing? Feng Jun was certainly willing.

He didn’t know how strong Qian Zhong’s Earth Vein Technique was, but being a Divine Spirit True Lord, he knew that much was enough.

Even if Qian Zhong really messed up the Earth Vein, even if only for maintaining the True Lord’s dignity, she would definitely have to give an explanation.

Feng Jun looked at the trembling Earth Spirit in the distance and smiled slightly, "Senior, is this overwhelming power?"

"That’s right," Qian Zhong nodded in satisfaction, the young fellow had good judgment, so she began to apply her strength slowly, saying, "As long as your power is sufficient, Earth Vein Traction is very simple. This is just a small trick; true great powers can create Spirit Veins."

Wu Xiu originally didn’t intend to speak, but upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but ask, "Dare I ask, Daoist friend, how many days will it take to transform the Spirit Vein?"

"How many days?" Qian Zhong glanced at him in surprise, "Not even half a day."

And this was her fully considering others’ feelings; her true ability was—just grabbing a handful would be enough.

"How is that possible?" Wu Xiu shook his head very straightforwardly. Although he didn’t claim to be an expert in Earth Vein Technique, he was very clear on this point, "To successfully conduct Earth Vein Traction in less than half a day, there must be places where the forces are uneven and broken."

"Hehe," Qian Zhong released a standard mocking laugh, "As long as the cultivation level is high enough, and the Spiritual Energy is used properly, these aren’t issues... So, you have no idea what true power is."

At this moment, several Nascent Soul True Immortals had already discovered the situation, and their Divine Senses descended, all with a look of enjoying the spectacle.

At this time, Wu Xiu couldn’t back down; he could lose, but the Taixu Sect he represented could not lose.

So, with a serious demeanor, he spoke, "This isn’t a matter of depth, nor does it have much to do with the use of Spiritual Energy. I ask only one thing: isn’t the rapid method of Earth Vein Traction likely to create hidden dangers within the Earth Vein? As the saying goes... haste makes waste!"

"There is indeed some truth to that," a True Immortal of the Green Lotus Sect sent out his Divine Sense.

Previously, the Green Lotus Sect had no True Immortal descend upon the White Pebble Beach, first because they didn’t get along with Feng Jun, and second because the Green Lotus Sect had no division in Kunhao. It was fine to send a few Golden Cores for deductions and some Out-of-body Peak disciples to borrow the Daoist ambiance, but a Nascent Soul was truly unsuitable.

This time, True Immortal Huangqing took the task and secured five free passes into the Void for the Green Lotus Sect, so they sent an initial-stage Nascent Soul to the White Pebble Beach, with the purpose of watching Feng Jun—this time, they truly had a reason to go down to Kunhao.

This Nascent Soul noticed that Qian Zhong was only at the Nascent Soul Second Layer and still wanted to forcibly enhance the Earth Vein, which he found a bit disagreeable—after all, they all were at the Nascent Soul Initial Stage, who didn’t know their own capabilities?

If it were an exaggerated boast, he’d tolerate it, but what she described was too outrageous, finishing the enhancement in half a day... not all Out-of-body True Sages could manage that.

Moreover, he knew who True Immortal Wu Xiu was, but he genuinely didn’t recognize the boasting Kunhao cultivator. Considering that Wu Xiu and he belonged to the Seven Upper Sects, he felt it necessary to voice his support.

"Even if the use of Spiritual Energy is appropriate, everything has a spirit, and so does the Earth Vein. Minor flaws are objectively present, and no one in the Qi Refinement realm can become a Golden Core overnight. Even with the greatest fortuity, an overnight Golden Core will inevitably leave hidden dangers."

"I concur," nodded True Immortal Wu Xiu, not the most articulate himself, "This Green Lotus Sect Daoist friend spoke precisely what I intended to say. While there might be overnight Golden Cores, escaping an explosion is fortunate enough. How could there be no hidden dangers?"

"I never said there are no flaws, did I?" Qian Zhong rolled her eyes helplessly and pointed ahead with her free left hand, "What is that Earth Spirit there for? It is slow at Earth Vein Traction but isn’t it easy for it to slowly mend potential hidden dangers?"

The True Immortals and Golden Cores observing from here listened and fell into silence—what she said... was indeed correct!

Everyone was just concerned about the claim that the Kunhao cultivator would succeed in Earth Vein Traction in half a day, and in their debate, they forgot about the existence of the Earth Spirit.

The Earth Spirit had low cultivation and was slow at Earth Vein Traction, but it was just right for nurturing the Earth Vein.

Then everyone came to realize that the root of the issue was, in fact, our disbelief that a Nascent Soul Initial Stage could have the ability for rapid Earth Vein enhancement, let alone with such speed.

True Immortal Wu Xiu pondered for a moment and finally reacted, "Dare I ask, this Kunhao Daoist friend, perhaps you are not at the Nascent Soul Initial Stage?"

Qian Zhong replied lightly, "If I were at the Nascent Soul Initial Stage, how could I dare speak of ’true strength’ with such boldness?"

Though she had reached the level of Divine Spirit, she remained honest with people and wouldn’t refrain from speaking the truth just to put up an act.

Of course, she would not reveal her true cultivation level; that was her right, and no one could force her.

In fact, the Sect’s True Immortals were also insightful individuals; no one went on to ask Qian Zhong directly about her actual cultivation level.

With her display indicating Nascent Soul Second Layer, it was clear she didn’t wish to disclose her true cultivation. If someone were to pry... was their face that broad?

It’s important to note that even Mountain Master Feng addressed her respectfully as a senior.

Everyone present knew a thing or two about Mountain Master Feng’s peculiar temperament.

By afternoon, Qian Zhong stopped and then raised a hand to summon the Earth Spirit, throwing it to the ground, "Get to work!"

Looking at her demeanor, it was clear she didn’t regard the Earth Spirit seriously, basically indicating: I’ve seen plenty of these things.

The Earth Spirit certainly couldn’t be killed by such treatment; usually, it would just flee underground in such situations.

However, this innate elf’s instincts weren’t ordinary; the Earth Spirit vaguely sensed a vast hierarchy gap and didn’t dare to escape underground, allowing itself to be flattened like a sheet of paper. After squirming for a while, it returned to its original form.

Then the groundhog raised its two front limbs, cupping its hands towards Qian Zhong, and suddenly burrowed into the ground.

Wu Xiu, the True Immortal’s eyes widened in shock, this guy... actually trying to curry favor with that kun cultivator?

He really had spent quite some time at White Pebble Beach. Apart from helping Uncle Master Duan protect, the Nascent Soul celebration, and his own advancement, most of his time had been spent at White Pebble Beach; he had long since figured out the nuances of this place.

For a Nascent Soul True Immortal, White Pebble Beach wasn’t that large, only a mere eight thousand li in circumference.

The most straightforward way to describe it: land eighty li wide and a hundred li long, if the Earth Vein was not strong enough, wouldn’t provide enough for a Nascent Soul’s cultivation.

Wu Xiu, the True Immortal, stayed here every day. Under the watchful eye of his Divine Sense, nothing big or small could escape his notice; if not for the frequent sightings of outside cultivators bringing strange happenings and gossip, he might have been bored out of his mind.

He was well aware of the Earth Spirit’s character — deceitful, fearful of the strong, obsequious and greedy, timid to the core, shaking at the sight of a Nascent Soul. However, once it realized its boss was exceptionally powerful, it would wag its fingers for a Spirit Stone before even responding to a Nascent Soul’s words.

But no one bothered to take it seriously, just someone’s unruly kid, and the kid’s parents were quite formidable, so everyone just ignored it.

In fact, most innate sprites are like this; they instinctively seek fortune and avoid disaster. Given the right opportunity, they would strive to acquire more resources necessary for growth, which is nothing to be blamed for.

Wu Xiu didn’t pay much attention to it; most of the time, his Divine Sense liked to focus on gambling stones — just to pass the boredom.

But seeing the Earth Spirit’s attitude towards that kun cultivator, Wu Xiu truly had an epiphany; he even went to find Yi Jue, "Senior Sister, I want to ask, what exactly is the cultivation level of that kun cultivator enhancing the Earth Vein?"

"I’m no longer under the Taixu Sect," Yi Jue waved her hand, then continued, "But you shouldn’t provoke her. Even I can’t afford to... By the way, tell Taixu Sect that discussing the matter of the Swallowed Star Demon’s corpse is very important; they shouldn’t be absent."

In this realm, human interactions are truly unavoidable; while expressing she’s no longer with Taixu Sect, she still had to pass messages over. Life’s attachments aren’t easily severed, are they?

Wu Xiu was taken aback, "Even you can’t afford to provoke her, Senior Sister?"

"What am I telling you, and what are you hearing!" Yi Jue was a bit annoyed, "The key point is the Swallowed Star Demon’s corpse."

"I got it, I’ll definitely pass it on," Wu Xiu was sensitive to such information, "Taixu has always been paying attention to this, I won’t overlook it. But right now, I’m curious about this kun cultivator..."

"There’s no need to ask about her," Yi Jue decisively cut him off, "Knowing too much about some things isn’t beneficial... Also, Mountain Master Feng wants to take people into the Void again, but Golden Core prioritization is limited; the sect should best arrange this."

"Golden Core prioritization..." Wu Xiu finally caught on, "Going into the Void with Golden Core prioritization, what’s the reasoning behind it?"

"There’s definitely a reason, but first, inform Taixu about it," Yi Jue didn’t like playing the messenger, but she still made an effort within her means, "The key is the Swallowed Star Demon matter, make sure to focus on it."

While Yi Jue was talking here, Feng Jun had re-entered the Earth Realm.

When he left, Qian Zhong was examining the layout of the Golden Core Cave Mansion, eyebrows furrowing sharply, "This is... gone to the Void again?"

Feng Jun was also troubled by having an additional boss at home, having to detour through the Void before reaching the Earth Realm.

Upon reaching Earth, he didn’t choose Luohua, but the Alps Mountains.

At this time of year, it was spring in the Northern Hemisphere; the Alps were large, though many people there constantly tempted fate. In summer, finding a quiet place would be difficult, but now, with snow covering the landscape, there were fewer people.

Yet, as soon as he appeared in the Alps, before he even had a good look at the scenery, he felt a whirl, as if his body drifted off elsewhere.

Realizing the situation, he couldn’t help but shout, "Senior, I just don’t want to be discovered."

Sure enough, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself within the Guardian’s domain. Mist surrounded him, and ahead was a simple courtyard—fenced in with a low grass-roofed hut and a small wooden table.

The Guardian’s thought descended, "I sensed the aura of a Supreme Spirit, three thousand years... You said you would bring back a hundred Supreme Spirits, not disappointing me, are you?"

(Update to this point, calling for more votes.)