Big Data Cultivation

When Feng Jun was wrapping up, he spoke with humility, but who would dare truly ignore his words?

It was Xia Nichang who spoke up, and she seriously stated, "’Think of failure before considering victory,’ these six words are quite well said. I understand what you mean, this is a war, not just a battle, am I correct?"

"That’s correct," Feng Jun nodded, thinking to himself how difficult it was for someone to finally understand the difference between war and battle.

However, there were still cultivators who did not understand. A True Immortal from the Alchemy Dao spoke up to ask Xia Nichang, "War... isn’t it just a large-scale battle?"

His question seemed rather untutored, but Feng Jun knew this person was passionate about alchemy and didn’t have much combat experience. Moreover, asking questions when you don’t understand isn’t shameful, even if this person appeared a bit cold toward him due to pursuing Xia Nichang.

He answered solemnly, "War... is not just a battle."

Xia Nichang was rather blunt to the True Immortal, "A battle is merely the bravery of a single person; war, however, cannot be driven by emotions."

This dispute ended, and everyone acknowledged Feng Jun’s perspective, thus beginning the fishing scheme.

To truly go fishing, it’s actually quite simple; the tricky part is finding a suitable venue.

In this star system, there was indeed no particularly suitable venue, but previously, Xia Nichang and others had discovered a place. It was over fifty million kilometers from this star system, a Broken Stone Zone moving through the galaxy.

In this Broken Stone Zone, there were over ten big stones with a diameter exceeding a hundred kilometers, the largest one having a diameter of over eight hundred kilometers.

Xia Nichang and her group already had a plan, choosing a large stone with a diameter of about three hundred kilometers. After flying over, they employed a technique to turn stone into mud, quickly digging out a very deep mine shaft, then started filling it with Spirit Stones.

This time, the group came prepared, with plenty of Spirit Stones ready. They filled it with over two million tons of Spirit Stones, roughly two cubic kilometers in size, then sealed the entrance with rubble, intending to dig from the opposite direction.

The reason for choosing the opposite side was that the technique to turn stone into mud had already been used on this side. If they started digging, it might alert the Insect Race to something unusual. Digging from the opposite side avoids this concern.

According to the True Immortals’ design, they could start digging now, but Feng Jun recommended pushing the stone out of the Broken Stone Zone first, then change its direction, making it look like it is rushing toward the Broken Stone Zone.

The True Immortals thought for a moment and realized the advantages of this suggestion, so they agreed without hesitation.

However, with such a significant change to the plan, the time required for preparation increased. Fortunately, this time more than thirty True Immortals participated, providing sufficient power to push the stone; otherwise, the time spent would have been even longer.

Once they began the operation, Feng Jun excused himself and returned to Tianqin, arriving at the Ice Plate.

Sure enough, when he arrived, he found that cultivators from Jinwu, Taixu, and other sects were already there, along with those from Xuanhuang and Yuangang. Each faction brought space attribute cultivators.

This time, Jinwu Sect sent quite a few people: five True Immortals and nearly forty Masters—Luan Xiong True Sage discovered many Broken Stone Zones last time, making treasure hunting possible this time.

Actually, among Jinwu Sect’s cultivators, one True Immortal and four Masters went to heal, and if Taixu’s Master Moli can go for rehabilitation, others can naturally follow suit.

Of course, other factions also made similar decisions, but in comparison, Jinwu’s cultivators were more numerous.

However, Feng Jun was curious about why Xuanhuang and Yuangang also sent people.

The cultivators from these two sects indeed seemed stretched for numbers, with each sending one True Immortal and eight Masters, totaling two True Immortals and sixteen Masters—six of whom were also sent for healing.

Feng Jun couldn’t help but comment, "You just slipped in without even saying hello?"

"What is our two families’ relationship," Xuanhuang True Immortal jovially answered, "Besides, we are providing Spirit Stones. If others can enter the Void with Spirit Stones, we are cooperating now. Doesn’t that make sense?"

"I never said it didn’t make sense," Feng Jun shook his head, "I’m just curious... how did you know we agreed to meet here?"

"In this world, is there really any absolute secret," Yuangang True Immortal answered with a smile, "A True Sage from our sect conducted a derivation, locking onto the Ice Plate... after that, it wasn’t difficult to find."

A True Sage’s derivation... Alright, Feng Jun felt fortunate, yet why did he not receive a warning about being derived himself?

Perhaps his cultivation level was just too low still, so he didn’t continue to dwell on it, but instead asked solemnly, "Is everyone here?"

"Everyone’s here," Elder Yu Teng from Lingmu Sect answered in a deep voice, "We’ve been waiting for you for quite a while now."

"Hang on, not everyone yet," a True Immortal from Xuanshui Sect spoke up, "Just about half a day more."

"Aren’t you sending enough people?" A True Immortal from Taixu Sect commented, his expression not looking pleased, "Four True Immortals and twenty Masters isn’t enough? I mean, this is still the Ice Plate, isn’t your Xuanshui Sect just a guest here?"

"This is a place bought by our Xuanshui Sect, who said we’re only guests?" A cold voice emerged, and from not far away, a white shadow suddenly appeared, obscure and indistinct, "Even if Ren Tu faced me, he wouldn’t dare speak like that."

The white shadow didn’t display any cultivation level, yet everyone present felt a tightness in their chests, and Feng Jun also felt his scalp tingling. He vaguely sensed that this person was likely the strongest cultivator he had encountered since he started cultivation.

The cultivators of Xuanshui Sect, seeing the situation, all cupped their hands together, "Greetings to Han Hai Great Sage (True Sage) (Martial Uncle) (Grand Martial Uncle)..."

"No need for formalities," Han Hai True Sage waved his hand, his face and figure still blurred, "I just came out of seclusion, and there are quite a few things to deal with. Fortunately, I managed to make it today... I also brought some disciples along."

Not long after, figures flashed one by one, and six True Immortals and over forty Masters appeared at the scene, all from Xuanshui Sect.

Feng Jun’s face darkened a bit: So impolite... Do you really see me as a tool?

Although Han Hai True Sage was just a shadow, he seemed to have sensed Feng Jun’s thoughts, his blurred face tilted slightly towards him, then he spoke out, "Can I not do what Luan Xiong did?"

Still Luan Xiong True Sage’s fault! Feng Jun smiled helplessly, "The True Sage favors me, I’m deeply honored. But the agreement between Luan Xiong True Sage and me, the True Sage should be aware of it, right?"

"I don’t know," Han Hai True Sage replied solemnly, "Just tell me."

The agreement between Feng Jun and Luan Xiong True Sage was actually just three points.

The first point was that the passage fee was the same as others, but the commission would only be two-tenths.

The second point was that at treasure-finding spots discovered by Luan Xiong, Jinwu could only take half, and the remaining half would go to Feng Jun. Of course, Jinwu disciples could also go to Feng Jun’s treasure-finding spots to search for treasures, but the commission for this part would be calculated at five-tenths.

The third point was... the control over entering and exiting the Void was managed by Feng Jun solely. If people ran around recklessly causing delays, Feng Jun could refuse to search.

These conditions were actually reasonable. It’s just that the person proposing them had a relatively low cultivation level, so he had to get the other’s approval.

"No problem," Han Hai True Sage expressed decisively, "It wasn’t in vain that I went all the way to Wanhuan Sect!"

"Wanhuan Sect?" Feng Jun was stunned upon hearing this.

Han Hai True Sage was also someone who cared about karma. Why was he late? He actually went to Wanhuan Sect—he wanted to use Feng Jun to enter the Void and secure some treasure-finding spots for Xuanshui Sect, so he had to consider the karma involved.

The easiest way was to go to Wanhuan Sect to demand justice.

Wanhuan Sect and Lingmu Sect colluded with some Loose Cultivators to scheme against Yi Jue, Feng Jun, and Jinwu disciple Wan Qing. Strictly speaking, it had nothing to do with Xuanshui Sect, but the second plot was on Xuanshui Sect’s territory.

Even though it wasn’t an owner of the Ice Plate area, Xuanshui Sect had indeed bought a large piece of land—in our domain, scheming against other cultivators, where do you place Xuanshui Sect?

Actually, if you don’t mind, it’s not really a big deal, after all, the Ice Plate area belongs to Taixu Sect. Xuanshui Sect bought the land from Taixu, so it would be more appropriate for Taixu to intervene.

However, for Taixu Sect, it’s only a nominal control area; the main management rights lie with the various clans in the Ice Plate area. They all just respectfully acknowledge Taixu.

And to expect these clans to seek justice from Wanhuan Sect, it’s a fantasy. No need to mention whether they have the courage, they have no reason to take a stance since it has been sold to Xuanshui Sect!

Of course, if Taixu really wanted to intervene, it’s not impossible, at least voicing a protest would be fine. However, the matter involves Yi Jue of Lingmu Sect, although adding Wan Qing True Immortal to the mix is still a Nascent Soul from Jinwu Sect.

Also, there’s another point, although Yi Jue is an Elder of Lingmu Sect, she was originally from Taixu Sect. If she wasn’t from Taixu Sect, Taixu Sect wouldn’t mind helping her, but because of her origin, Taixu Sect couldn’t speak.

Even Yi Jue herself has always emphasized that she is no longer under Taixu Sect.

Therefore, for Xuanshui Sect to step in, it actually makes more sense, but Cang Jing True Immortal would rather accompany Yi Jue to deal with the Elder of Lingmu Sect than stand up under Xuanshui Sect’s banner.

Her concerns are clear: The involved parties are all deeply rooted; if they’re not in a hurry, why should you be so frantic?

After all, she’s just a True Immortal Elder, not an Out of Body True Sage, especially since the Ice Plate area isn’t within her jurisdiction!

However, with Han Hai True Sage stepping in, these aren’t issues anymore. As long as it’s an Out of Body True Sage, he can manage all matters within the sect, and he does indeed intend to do Feng Jun a favor.

Actually, Luan Xiong True Sage played a part in this matter, too. Hearing about the Void, Han Hai True Sage specifically asked Luan Xiong True Sage a few days ago to understand how easy it was to find treasure-finding spots after Feng Jun took people into the Void.

Between True Sages, this kind of information exchange is quite convenient. Luan Xiong couldn’t stop Han Hai from going to the Void, naturally he said whatever he could—after all, even if he doesn’t say, people spend a few days in the Void and would know anyway. Why cheapen himself?

After asking, Han Hai then poses a question: I’m planning to demand justice from Wanhuan Sect, is it alright with You Xuan True Sage?

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