Chapter 2767 - 2743: Any Suggestions?
This is after all the place of the Lei Yan Emperor, so we must seek his approval first. Then, Lin Feng continued to ask, "Can I establish a sect in Thunder Valley?"
"You are already my successor. This place and everything here will belong to you!" Lei Yan Emperor said to Lin Feng, as he gazed at him. He was merely a Divine Soul now and everything here was of no use to him. Since Lin Feng needed it, he would certainly give his full support.
"Thank you, senior." Lin Feng always felt particularly fortunate, and having Thunder Valley, he believed the sect established here would be very safe. Suddenly, he recalled previous knowledge about the Demon Clan from the Heavenly Martial Emperor and Xuanyuan Divine Emperor and asked, "Senior, do you know about the Demon Clan?"
"I know a bit. I did not participate in that war, but many of those old guys perished in that battle," Lei Yan Emperor said sadly, expressing regret for having been secluded in cultivation for many years, ignoring worldly affairs, and by the time he emerged, everything had changed.
Upon hearing Lei Yan Emperor say this, Lin Feng gave a faint smile. This conversation left him with many reflections. Cultivation heavily relies on opportunities—some people spend their entire lives unable to fulfill their desires. But where is the end of cultivation? Thinking of the future path, he felt lost, knowing more challenges awaited him once the sect was established.
Considering this, Lin Feng felt he should do something for Lei Yan Emperor. Even though the Divine Soul remained, he thought it better to give it a proper burial. He then looked at the golden skeleton and asked, "Senior, may I find a quiet place to bury your remains?"
"Sure," Lei Yan Emperor said. He had never thought, after exhausting his lifespan and peacefully sitting on the bench, that countless years later someone would appear in Thunder Valley and offer him a burial. This was the best outcome for him.
After hearing the elder’s words, Lin Feng extended a hand, and the long floating banner fell into it. Though the scroll was a hundred zhang long in the air, it shrank several times upon landing in his hand. It was not only a cultivation technique but also a rare Dharma Treasure.
On the backside of the banner was the spell of this cultivation technique, originally practiced by Lei Yan Emperor, but Lin Feng did not have time to read it thoroughly and quickly stored the banner into the space. He then surveyed the entire hall, found a quiet corner, and extended his Divine Sense.
Flags floated out, arranging into an extremely unusual Isolating Formation in the air, which was the size of a transparent coffin. After setting it up, he carefully used Yuangang to lift the elder’s remains and placed them into the formation.
Seeing his remains placed safely, Lei Yan Emperor’s Divine Soul appeared beside Lin Feng and gently said, "Thank you."
Lin Feng gave a faint smile; he should be thanking Lei Yan Emperor for providing such a good sect location, solving his biggest concern. He decided to use this underground palace as a secret part of the sect, only to be revealed under extreme conditions.
With Lei Yan Emperor’s Divine Soul here, Lin Feng felt he could consult him on any issues, and he then said to Lei Yan Emperor, "Senior, I will leave for now, but I’ll visit you again later."
"Go ahead!" Lei Yan Emperor gazed at Lin Feng, believing he would achieve great things in the future. Having someone like him receive his inheritance was beneficial.
After saying this, Lei Yan Emperor’s Divine Soul drifted away without knowing where. Lin Feng stood in the direction of the tomb deeply bowing, then also left the main hall.
Lin Feng didn’t leave directly but walked towards several side halls nearby, as Lei Yan Emperor mentioned the formation core was in the far-right side hall, which he needed to deactivate.
Upon reaching the first side hall, he discovered a protective shield with a Spirit Grass inside, shining with thunder light. Though few in number, Lin Feng knew these thunder-attribute treasures were rare. He reached out his hand, and before touching the transparent shield, it vanished automatically, letting the Spirit Grass fall into his hand.
Then he entered the second hall, also filled with thunder-attribute treasures, and each hall until the penultimate one contained them. Clearly, Lei Yan Emperor spared no effort in cultivation; within the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, thunder-attribute cultivators were few among the five elements. These treasures required considerable time to find, were of very high grade, and would be excellent for artifact refining or elixir crafting.
As Lin Feng stood before the door of the final hall, strong formation energy surged, indicating a very complex and challenging formation within.
He gently pushed the door open, and the scene inside stunned him: countless formation flags rotated in an orderly fashion in the room on fixed paths, with automated operation despite no operator. This demonstrated Lei Yan Emperor’s formation mastery.
At the center of all formation flags was a Formation Eye, activating this would deactivate the formation. However, as Lin Feng approached the Formation Eye, he couldn’t control it with his Divine Sense. Suddenly, he recalled the Lei Yan Formation Order Lei Yan Emperor had given him and retrieved it from the Space Ring.
Then he closed his eyes, running the cultivation technique detailed in the Lei Yan Formation Order. Instantly, his Divine Sense could control the formation. Lei Yan Emperor’s formations were indeed skillful; neither Formation Order nor Flags could be lacking. Once he activated the central Formation Eye, all rotating flags stopped abruptly.
As the flags ceased their motion, the thunder within Thunder Valley calmed completely.
"What’s happening!" Ma Biaohu, waiting anxiously outside, saw the thunder vanish in the valley and was bewildered. Boss had been inside for four to five hours; was he the one controlling this?
Tangyuan looked at the situation within the valley and found it strange, but they had no other choice than to wait for Lin Feng to come out.
Xiao Jiu couldn’t help but worry too, although he knew the boss’s strength. However, with the thunder and lightning within the valley, he was really afraid that Lin Feng might be in danger.
Only Han Xuan’er stood quietly outside the valley. Although she didn’t know much about Lin Feng and had known him the shortest time, she could tell from Lin Feng’s confident demeanor as he walked in that he would certainly be fine.
Lin Feng saw the formation flags had stopped, smiled calmly, and then retraced his steps back out of the valley.
When the two people and two beasts saw Lin Feng return, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Ma Biaohu was the first to approach, seeing that Lin Feng wasn’t hurt at all, he asked in surprise, "Boss, how did you get rid of the thunder and lightning in the valley?"
"It’s a secret!" Lin Feng patted Ma Biaohu’s shoulder and then turned to Han Xuan’er and said, "I plan to establish the sect here, how about it?"
Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Han Xuan’er nodded, then said in a hoarse voice, "Can I go in and have a look now?"
She hadn’t gone in yet, so she couldn’t offer any opinions, but since Lin Feng had already decided, she would certainly support him.
"Of course you can, just wait a moment." Lin Feng smiled lightly and then turned to Ma Biaohu saying, "Take the Aurora back to Lin City and bring Gu Tianhai here."
Since the sect was already decided to be established here, all sect matters had been entrusted to Gu Tianhai previously, and only by entrusting them to Gu Tianhai could he be at ease.
Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Ma Biaohu pouted. He disliked riding the Aurora the most; the journey was long and dull, but since the boss had given the order, he had no choice but to reply, "Understood, boss, I’ll go right away."
Lin Feng tossed the Aurora out, and then Ma Biaohu mounted it, quickly leaving Thunder Valley.
Watching Ma Biaohu go off into the distance, Lin Feng turned to Xiao Jiu and said, "I have a very important mission for you."
"What mission!" Xiao Jiu excitedly looked at Lin Feng, his youthful face full of eagerness, finally having a role to play.
"Clear out the Demon Beasts within hundreds of thousands of miles around and make them obey you. Tangyuan, accompany Xiao Jiu." Lin Feng ordered Xiao Jiu. He already had the idea in his mind that the surrounding Demon Beasts could serve as his eyes and ears, so as long as they obeyed Xiao Jiu, if the sect encountered danger or forces attacked, the Demon Beasts could report, allowing them to prepare in advance.
Although not knowing Lin Feng’s intentions, Xiao Jiu and Tangyuan both nodded simultaneously. Xiao Jiu immediately transformed into a dragon form and flew away with Tangyuan.
After watching them leave, Han Xuan’er took off her mask and hat. She actually preferred to show her true appearance, but she was forced by circumstances.
Seeing Han Xuan’er’s face, Lin Feng smiled lightly and said, "Let’s go in and take a look."
Not yet understanding how to see, Han Xuan’er was suddenly lifted by Lin Feng, and they rose into the air. Instantly, the entire valley was in view; although there was no vegetation in the valley, the surrounding mountains were green, lifting one’s spirits upon sight.
The two landed on a high mountain surrounding the valley, overlooking the entire Thunder Valley. Lin Feng then said, "Any suggestions?"
After thinking for a moment, Han Xuan’er said, "Thunder Valley is an excellent location to establish a sect. The valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides, making it easy to defend and hard to attack. First, we should build a high wall at the entrance to seal the sect, then set up layers of killing arrays outside the valley, followed by a maze formation."
Speaking of defense, Han Xuan’er’s demeanor became very serious. Although not strong in power, she was extremely professional in warfare and defense, and continued, "Secondly, I suggest the sect’s buildings be tiered. This way, if we can’t hold it, we can abandon layers, ensuring the last defense line is secure and can also buy time for retreat."
Lin Feng nodded, smiling faintly, signaling Han Xuan’er to continue talking.