Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 517 - 266: Extraordinary Mind, Unparalleled Comprehension_3

Chapter 517: Chapter 266: Extraordinary Mind, Unparalleled Comprehension_3

In terms of actual power, the strength demonstrated by the Jiushan Sect is something that even the Xuanwei Five Sects cannot ignore!

Zheng Fa sat in his place, with numerous Nascent Soul masters holding wine cups, coming over especially to offer a toast, their words full of humility, and the flattery was laid on so thick that the Jiushan Sect was nearly extolled as the backbone of the Xuanwei Realm, and Zheng Fa himself was praised as an Immortal who saves from suffering and difficulty.

Although the words were somewhat deliberately flattering, it seemed that there was also a thread of sincerity in them.

After all, even Xie Qingxue and others of the Xuanwei Five Sects did not enjoy such popularity.

The bustling and noisy scene at the Jiushan Sect’s table drew sidelong glances from Xie Qingxue and Tongming Master.

After watching for a long while and growing more and more surprised, they exchanged a glance, both feeling the same impression:

The temperament of the people from the Jiushan Realm seems a bit too gracious!

Not just Zheng Fa, but even Zhang Wuyi, Master Pang, and Master Yuan behind him, each one of them was extraordinarily cautious.

In the tide of flattery from the people, each of them appeared to remain detached.

Even as they were increasingly praised, the more they demonstrated modesty, almost as if fame and fortune were like clouds to them.

If it were only Zheng Fa alone, it could be dismissed, but the entire Jiushan Sect, from top to bottom, all behaved in this manner...

"Now I understand why the Jiushan Sect has achieved such success," said Tongming Master with a light sigh. The people around him from the Xuanwei Five Sects all nodded in agreement, and the way they looked at Zheng Fa and the others became more solemn:

Those who have done nothing are all incredibly excited, drunkenly boasting.

Those who have accomplished great deeds, however, are full of concern, with seriousness on their faces.

The disposition of this group from the Jiushan Sect is quite extraordinary!

After the celebration feast, Cheng Kong Master specifically sought out Zheng Fa. He seemed to have drunk a lot of Spiritual Wine, with a slight drunkenness about him, and his behavior became a bit more unrestrained.

With a slightly flushed smile, he patted Zheng Fa on the shoulder and said, "Such a joyous occasion, why don’t you seem happy?"

"...There’s really nothing to be happy about," replied Zheng Fa with a sigh. He was ready to discuss the issue of the Blood Slaughter Flag with Cheng Kong Master when he saw Cheng Kong Master raise a finger, somewhat smugly interrupting him before he spoke: "I can guess why you’re unhappy!"

"..."

"Come, come, come, I have something good here, I guarantee once you see it, that unhappiness will disappear!"

Zheng Fa felt puzzled... could it be that the Blood Slaughter Flag was taken by Cheng Kong Master?

That’s hardly possible, right?

A glint of light from Cheng Kong Master’s storage ring revealed a jade box placed before Zheng Fa.

"What is this..."

"Open it and see!"

Cheng Kong Master said with a chuckle.

Zheng Fa gently opened the jade box, and upon seeing the branch inside the flowerpot, he heard Cheng Kong Master’s proud voice: "Haori Tree!"

"I knew you were worried about this thing!"

"How about it?"

Zheng Fa lowered his head, looking at the Haori Tree in front of him, and for a moment didn’t know what to say.

"How about it? Isn’t this reward for saving a life quite good?"

"It’s enough..." Zheng Fa lifted his eyes and earnestly said to Cheng Kong Master, "Master, if you’re nearly killed by the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor in the future, I will certainly save you again..."

"Great Freedom Demon Ancestor? Heh... This time the Great Freedom Demon Sect is nearly wiped out, by the time he finds another opportunity, there will hardly be any Spiritual Energy left!"

Cheng Kong Master laughed while waving his hand, seemingly not at all worried.

But looking at Zheng Fa’s face, his hand slowly, slowly, fell. Cheng Kong Master gazed at Zheng Fa, and after a long silence he finally spoke: "You’re not worried about the Haori Tree?"

"...The Blood Slaughter Flag is missing."

"..."

"The Netherworld Immortal might not be dead."

"..."

Cheng Kong Master stared blankly, looking at the Haori Tree branch that wasn’t as tall as his own calf in front of him, and raised his head to look at Zheng Fa. There were words of courtesy that he didn’t utter out loud — Are you counting on this thing to save me?

...

The matter of the Blood Slaughter Flag is currently only circulating among the Xuanwei Five Sects and Jiushan Realm.

It is an unavoidable situation; on one hand, the true nature of this matter is still unclear to everyone, so there’s no good strategy to respond, and to speak of it would only cause panic.

On the other hand, with the enemy hidden and us exposed, it is better to remain still amidst the trouble rather than make hasty moves.

It was clear that Cheng Kong Master did not want to place hope in a small branch. Together with Mingde Master, they were seeking out the Seven Great Saints, while also using Secret Techniques to track the whereabouts of the Netherworld Immortal.

Mingde Master has his own methods for tracking the Netherworld Immortal; he was able to immediately confirm the death of the Netherworld Immortal when the Seven Dragon Hanhai Formation was broken.

But now, it seems he is no longer certain, and yet this method of detection also seems to be without result...

Zheng Fa is unaware of what plans the Xuanwei Five Sects each have.

But the Jiushan Sect still has to rely on itself.

Zheng Fa took the Haori Tree to the Medicine Garden to find Master Qian; on the University Island, Lady Xuanhua was also making an effort.

"Failed..."

Yan Wushuang stood by her side, watching the fire in the alchemy furnace gradually die out, her eyes inevitably showing some dismay.

"The combination of particles with a single Sub-talisman is present in all alchemy, but how to make it produce a second Sub-talisman... that’s much more difficult. According to the research of the ’Golden Core Project’, the third step is the combination of Spiritual Energy Sub-talisman with particles, but no matter what Spells we tried, we are unable to make the Spiritual Material Particles produce a second Sub-talisman."

Lady Xuanhua sighed, slowly shaking her head, surrounded by a group of Disciples from the ’Golden Core Project’ team.

Yan Wushuang’s role now seemed to be that of an advisor.

He was not in a position to reveal his Sect’s Secret Techniques, but it was possible for him to pick apart some details and point out some issues from the sidelines.

"As it stands, we only know the principle, which is that the order of connection between Sub-talismans follows the generating cycle of the Five Elements," Lady Xuanhua said, shaking her head again, continuing: "This actually doesn’t apply to many Spiritual Materials, as they do not follow this rule."