Big Data Cultivation

After Feng Jun confirmed the location of the attack, he chatted for a few moments before beginning to act.

First, he suspended the Bidirectional Gate and arranged for Feng Jing and others to retreat to Luohua. On this point, he would be unyielding — normally, they could take some risks in Kunhao, but definitely not at this moment. It’s not an addiction to being a babysitter, but a matter of risk assessment.

Secondly, he reactivated the repaired defensive formation and invited Moran and the other two True Immortals to stay. Since he intended to show appreciation and accept their goodwill, he certainly couldn’t have bodyguards living outside the courtyard.

Moran was not resistant to this, but without hesitation, he refused, "Mountain Master Feng, we are here to help you pursue the murderer, not to help protect the estate... Has your treasure found any clues?"

"Clues have been found," Feng Jun nodded, "In the Higher Realm of Tianqin, I plan to settle matters here first, then visit there with Han Hai True Sage."

"I knew it would be like this," Moran said, looking unsurprised, and then firmly expressed, "I want to follow too, to see what kind of character this is, daring to be so bold."

Qing Que Protector, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, "Mountain Master Feng, since you’ve found a clue, could you share it with us?"

"Well..." Feng Jun hesitated, but ultimately said clearly, "It’s not convenient. The other party’s identity... is exceptional!"

Qing Que Protector did not press the matter, simply stating, "Alright then, count me in for the trip to Tianqin."

Feng Jun laughed and cupped his hands in salute, "That depends on Han Hai True Sage’s arrangements. However, regardless of whether you accompany us to Tianqin, I will remember Protector’s favor. If there is anything you need in the future, feel free to command."

Everyone loves to hear kind words, and Qing Que Protector was no exception. He rarely smiled, but then stated, "This is the cause and effect between Tuan Tuan and me, it has nothing to do with you. Just remember his kindness."

Unlike them, Tuan Tuan True Immortal had a bitter expression on his face, "Isn’t it enough to help guard the house?"

Feng Jun hadn’t had the chance to speak, but Qing Que True Immortal’s eyebrows furrowed, and his eyes, neither fully closed nor open, slightly opened, "Tuan Tuan, why have you become so bloodless?"

"Bloodless... Try doing business continuously for two hundred years?" Tuan Tuan True Immortal replied indifferently, "I still have the courage for adventure, but Mountain Master Feng is investigating with True Sage, I don’t believe I am qualified to follow. Helping him guard his home is more manageable."

However, Qing Que True Immortal completely ignored him and did not reply. In his view, expressing displeasure was enough. Whether the other party accepts it or not, or has any reasons, are entirely unimportant.

Moran was not influenced by him and asked Feng Jun, "I heard the Wei Family is sending over a Domain Protection Formation, don’t you want to wait for it?"

Domain Protection Formation... This is something even the Seven Gates Eighteen Paths would value. However, the Sect, being located in the main plane, does not face domain issues, so they don’t specifically research it, but if they could obtain one, they would surely not refuse.

Feng Jun smiled, "There’s no hurry for that, we will return quickly."

Indeed, it was rather quick, as that evening, Feng Jun took Han Hai True Sage, Moran True Immortal, and Qing Que Protector to Tianqin.

They first arrived at the Ice Plate, then through the Transmission Array on the plate, teleported several times to a plate affiliated with the Artifact Refining Path, which was relatively close to that plate.

Han Hai True Sage stepped out of the Transmission Array. Not far from the array, a large stone continually lit up, indicating to the Transmission Array’s guards — a Nascent Soul True Sage had arrived.

The guards scrambled around, most came to pay respects, while others quickly reported to the higher-ups: a True Sage has arrived!

To be honest, True Sages using teleportation is quite rare; most of the time, they rely on the body or Nascent Soul to fly, only choosing teleportation for long distances.

Moreover, standard Transmission Arrays have restrictions on True Sages, like small airports not able to accommodate large aircraft, unable to support them.

Some sensitive Transmission Arrays might perform some investigations for arriving True Sages.

For instance, Feng Jun is quite familiar with the cultivators of Blazing Flame Plate, but if he brings Han Hai True Sage there wanting to teleport, the cultivators would surely ask, What brings the True Sage from, and where to?

In the end, Blazing Flame is a key plate for the Golden Crow, while Han Hai is a True Sage of Xuanshui Sect. If a True Sage from another sect crosses, wouldn’t it be excessive for the disciples of Golden Crow to ask?

It’s truly not excessive at all; if Han Hai refuses to answer, it would not be befitting of a True Sage.

True Sages are accustomed to this, so unless absolutely necessary, they would avoid teleportation — too troublesome.

Han Hai True Sage understood this well, so he completely ignored the other party’s greetings, waved his hand, coldly saying two words "Passing by," and then tore open space, leaving with Feng Jun, Moran, and Qing Que.

This location is about two hundred million miles from that plate, but Han Hai True Sage’s traveling ability is extraordinarily powerful. With precise positioning, no need to fly, he simply tore open space repeatedly and arrived on that plate in less than an hour.

Upon landing, he unleashed his Divine Sense to perceive, then nodded slightly, "So this is Xin Mo Plate, does anyone know it well?"

"I’m clear on this," Qing Que Protector replied in a deep voice. "The Freedom Plate is considered an exile land. Three thousand years ago, there was a minor magic disaster. It was cleansed multiple times, which led to further environmental degradation and a sparse population."

Han Hai True Sage asked again, "Is there no force that effectively manages it?"

"I don’t know. I’ve only done missions nearby," Qing Que True Immortal answered. "Maybe the Luo Family doesn’t allow any management."

The passage to the Luo Family is actually over two hundred million miles away, but the idea of not allowing others to snore beside one’s bed is a pursuit inevitable for some powerful forces.

Han Hai True Sage shook his head and pointed to the circular mountain thirty miles away. "Let’s go have a look together."

This distance was trivial for the four of them. Once inside the circular mountain, Feng Jun took out his mobile phone, walked back and forth twice, his expression visibly darkening.

Han Hai True Sage calculated for a while, and his expression wasn’t too good either.

Moran’s ability to deduce was still lacking, so he quietly asked Qing Que, "Protector, did you sense anything?"

Qing Que True Immortal frowned and remained silent, as if he had fallen asleep standing there. After a long pause, he finally uttered four words, "Too clean!"

Feng Jun sighed without speaking, and Han Hai True Sage also remained silent—he wasn’t a talkative person.

Seeing this, Moran True Immortal naturally dared not speak either—he was just a newly condensed little Nascent Soul.

After a while, Han Hai True Sage turned his head to look at Feng Jun, "What are your deduction results?"

Feng Jun put away his mobile phone and sighed again, "Qing Que Protector is right, the aura has already been cleansed."

He tried to keep it brief, but how could Han Hai True Sage let it go so easily? "What did you deduce? Say as much as you can, don’t be afraid of error."

Do you have to ask so persistently? Feng Jun felt somewhat depressed, but he didn’t want Han Hai True Sage to underestimate him, "A gray mist... after the gray mist, there’s nothing else."

Han Hai True Sage was hiding in the white fog, making his expression hard to discern. After a while, he finally asked, "Are you sure it’s gray mist?"

"I’m sure," Feng Jun nodded, hesitated for a moment, then added, "There are faint black threads within the gray mist."

"Hmph," Han Hai True Sage snorted lightly, "It is indeed this thing. You truly spend lavishly. Whom exactly have you provoked?"

Feng Jun remained silent, as he knew the other was merely expressing concern. But Qing Que True Immortal couldn’t endure, "Dare I ask True Sage, what exactly is it that obscures causality?"

Han Hai True Sage couldn’t evade the question, and he wasn’t someone who hides things. "Since you belong to the sword cultivation path, haven’t you heard of the Six Pillar Sky Deceiving Formation?"

"The lost Six Pillar Formation?" Qing Que True Immortal truly knew of it. There are many means to disrupt causal tracing, but the Six Pillar Formation is definitely one of the most formidable. However, its major issue is severe backlash, which led to its disappearance over time.

But he still didn’t understand fully, "The manifestation of such a formation should be countless black threads, right?"

Han Hai True Sage looked at him in surprise, "You even know this? You are indeed well-read and knowledgeable."

"Not really," Qing Que True Immortal replied expressionlessly, "It’s just that I cultivate the heart sword, intending to learn more about causal techniques, hoping one day the heart sword can sever causality."

You’re really daring to imagine! Even Han Hai True Sage had to admire this person’s determination, but he himself was an exceptional talent, naturally with matching temperament, so he nodded slightly, "Indeed, it aligns well with the heart sword path."

"True Sage praises too highly," Qing Que Protector raised his hand slightly in salute. "May I ask True Sage, what about the gray?"

Han Hai True Sage looked at Feng Jun again and asked in a deep tone, "Do you know?"

Feng Jun truly didn’t know. But this time he came here with the big boss, and such ancient things couldn’t be hidden from the big boss. He hesitated for a moment before "tentatively" asking, "A curse?"

Han Hai True Sage helplessly glanced at him, "You truly understand everything, don’t you? Yes, it’s a curse. I’ve only heard of this formation... It’s strange, is it truly done by clan practitioners?"

The three continued in silence. After a while, Moran couldn’t hold back any longer, "Master Uncle... why by clan practitioners?"

Qing Que Protector pondered for a moment before hesitatingly stating, "It should be to prevent deducing the source through bloodline tracing. The array caster perished, meanwhile cursing the deducers, a case often seen among clan practitioners... May I ask True Sage, am I correct?"

"That’s about right," Han Hai True Sage nodded slowly, "This kind of curse with protective willpower, within the same bloodline range, requires at least a... high-rank Nascent Soul cultivation level to perform. Generally speaking, only clan practitioners would delve into this art."