Chapter 1902 - 1906: Entering the Countdown
It’s been a month since No. Five was transformed by Lin Feng.
During this month, the Lord received a report from No. Five, stating that his location was indeed within Lin Feng’s sphere of influence but not on Lin Feng’s most core island—and he had never seen Lin Feng.
The Lord was noncommittal upon hearing this answer, appearing very indifferent.
Clearly, he did not believe that an escapee from Crossing Tribulation could arbitrarily know Lin Feng’s island coordinates.
Thus, the Lord instructed No. Five to continue surveillance without much interference.
...
Yet another month later.
Lu Xiaobu’s figure finally appeared in this Spirit Realm—specifically on the first layer.
However, he made no move and just sat quietly there.
Around him, a simple order and alliance had already formed. The Mahayana cultivators, choosing indifference and detachment from issues unrelated to them, unanimously made way for Lu Xiaobu’s area.
Lu Xiaobu ignored them and continued to sit quietly.
He had already experimented during this time. His idea was correct. By gradually replacing the guards in that layer of the Spirit Realm prison, his core control power was rapidly increasing.
His strength was simultaneously growing rapidly.
Yet, the greatest benefit wasn’t merely his own strength; rather, the expansion of control over the entire island was the biggest advantage.
Not only did his Domain become more extensive, but he could also adjust the island’s Spiritual Energy density and even directly change the cultivation talent of Gourd Island’s indigenous residents.
This increase in cultivation talent was almost identical to when Lu Xiaobu had a system that could increase attribute points for himself and others.
However, this time, there wasn’t any sort of chaotic wealth value or bankrupting amounts involved—the consumption was entirely enormous energy within the core.
Lu Xiaobu discovered for the first time that the core’s energy was not infinite; it was consumed rapidly!
However, as he occupied more of that layer in the Spirit Realm, the speed at which energy was absorbed increased quickly!
Yet, the most terrifying thing wasn’t altering the cultivation talent; it was the suffocating capability to imbue heavenly connection.
Remember? It’s always been said that after Golden Core, cultivation mainly focuses on the connection with the heavens of this realm.
And Lu Xiaobu, with considerable control over the core, became another sovereign of this realm.
Moreover, he had his own consciousness and didn’t need cultivators to passively strengthen their connection with the core gradually; instead, he could actively increase the connection with cultivators.
The increase in connection brought incredibly terrifying effects.
Though Lu Xiaobu mastered not much yet, he could already enable Golden Core cultivators to directly grasp the heavenly connection equivalent to a Nascent Soul without needing cultivation.
Meaning that now Golden Core cultivators from Gourd Island could directly battle against Nascent Soul cultivators from other islands, only slightly falling at a disadvantage.
Lu Xiaobu even had a conjecture.
That if he completely controlled the core, he could grant each cultivator the maximum level of heavenly connection.
In other words, if it reached such a point, the difference between Golden Core and Mahayana would just be the disparity in internal energy.
If Mahayana’s internal energy equaled that of a hundred Golden Cores, then a hundred Golden Cores could battle equally against a Mahayana.
Such things were once unimaginable, even dreaming of it was impossible.
Even an Avatar facing a hundred Golden Cores would result in instant defeat!
No wonder all the Mahayana went mad wanting to control more core permissions; once truly controlled, they’d practically become gods!
However, Lu Xiaobu also thought about another issue.
And that is the Lord.
The Lord undoubtedly has more than just one island. To what extent does he become powerful?
Perhaps this is his true intention in laying out plans across the heavens. Once he controls enough cores, he may truly be called a god in the literal sense.
Understanding this point made Lu Xiaobu nod inwardly to the Lord; say what you may, this ambition and resolution are unmatched by ordinary people!
While lost in thought, Lin Feng’s figure appeared not far away and soon arrived beside Lu Xiaobu.
Simultaneously, a flash from the Domain isolated their figures from the outside world.
"Yo, you’re done with your busy work!"
Lin Feng looked at Lu Xiaobu with a probing expression.
"Big brother doesn’t laugh at second brother. You’ve been away for so long; surely you’ve got something nice in mind," Lu Xiaobu smiled lightly.
Originally, he had prepared several plans to have Lin Feng cooperate with him. But when he came to the Spirit Realm and heard from Silver Fox that Lin Feng hadn’t been online for ages, he knew those plans were scrapped.
"Of course, it’s good business."
Lin Feng smiled faintly, "Looks like we’re thinking alike."
"Mm, I need some time. If nothing unexpected happens, you do too!"
Lu Xiaobu said with a smile, looking at Lin Feng.
"That’s right, I need some time too. So let’s not waste words and put on a show." Lin Feng said outright.
Since both parties understand that they need time, there’s no need to keep acting; they merely need to cooperate and stage a show for the Lord.
"However, with this approach, probing my coordinates might be tricky." Lu Xiaobu said with a slight challenging tone.
"Since another path is chosen, I’m not planning to fight now. Coordinates can be found gradually," Lin Feng shrugged, unfazed by Lu Xiaobu’s provocation.
"Alright, that’s settled then. The Lord is waiting for us to join the game; let’s join it!" Lu Xiaobu laughed heartily, appearing quite cheerful.
"But, once either of our plans succeeds, this lofty Lord might just go mad." Lin Feng curved a smile.
Though Lin Feng didn’t know what Lu Xiaobu intended to do.
Evidently, it aligned with his thought process—temporarily abandoning offense and defense, delaying time, and amassing power.
However, the amassed power is clearly not directed at each other, but against a higher existence.
That is, the Lord.
Thus, Lin Feng said that should either of their plans succeed, the Lord would certainly go mad.
"Indeed, he will surely go mad." Lu Xiaobu’s eyes also glowed with enthusiasm.
What exactly is Lin Feng doing?
Is he, like me, targeting the Spirit Realm?
Doesn’t seem like it!
But if not by targeting the Spirit Realm, how does Lin Feng make the Lord go mad?!
Lin Feng is still that Lin Feng, always finding different paths!
At this point, Lu Xiaobu and Lin Feng formally join the game, which also signifies that the moment for the great showdown is approaching!