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Xu Feng did not know what changes the Broken Heart Chrysanthemum had brought to Shennong Valley, but one thing was certain: Shennong Valley had gained a new Alchemy technique.
Xu Feng said to Nong Kong, "I would like to ask about the Craftsman God’s tomb."
The Craftsman God’s tomb was a legendary treasure site, known for thousands of years, and no one understood it better than an old monster like Nong Kong.
Nong Kong replied, "The Craftsman God’s tomb is too elusive. After Zuo Qiumingjian ascended, no one knows the exact location of the treasure. Various sects have been searching for it. As far as I know, in these past few hundred years, the Grand Elder of Wuwei Academy and the Three Elders have been out for a long time just to find the Craftsman God’s tomb."
Xu Feng asked, "Have there been any results?"
"There have," Nong Kong said. "The Craftsman God’s tomb indeed exists, and the treasure map being divided into four is true. If I’m not mistaken, three of them have already surfaced. Wuwei Academy and Light Rain Tower each possess one, while another is jointly held by Li Hua Palace and Peace Blade Sect. As for the last one, which is the most crucial, it has yet to be discovered."
I see, Xu Feng thought as images of Sealing Magic Gorge flashed through his mind. He suddenly realized that the alliance between Li Hua Palace and Peace Blade Sect was not because their ancestor had discovered the Sorrowful Technique, but because they had found the third fragment of the map. It was likely that the Heartbroken Ancestor had also participated at that time, leading to a Great War where all three perished together.
After the fall of the demon clan, only Pingdao Sect and Li Hua Palace knew the secret. To avoid drawing attention, they deliberately designated it as a training ground, but in reality, they were searching for the lost treasure map. The Sorrowful Technique was merely a facade; from various indications, Pingdao Sect and Li Hua Palace had already found that map.
Xu Feng asked, "Nong Senior, do you know where they are looking for the treasure?"
Nong Kong replied, "I only know they went to Southern Wilderness. I don’t know the specific location because I don’t have a map; going there would be useless."
Southern Wilderness is like Arctic Snowfield; both are barren lands with millions of mountains and complex terrain where even beasts dare not tread.
Xu Feng said, "If Nong Senior is interested, you might as well take a look; you might get lucky and find the Craftsman God’s tomb."
Nong Ban laughed and said, "If it's about luck, no one in Xuan Continent could compare to you."
Xu Feng replied, "My luck is indeed quite good; however, this map does not belong to me." With that said, Xu Feng took out the fragment from his space and handed it to Nong Kong.
"This..." The three of them were stunned, looking incredulously at the incomplete map and then at Xu Feng.
Nong Kong took the incomplete map and examined it closely. Nongxingdi and Nong Ban stretched their necks to look at Nong Kong's expression, hoping to glean some insight.
"Indeed, this is the land of Southern Wilderness, and this map is the most crucial one. As long as we combine it with the other three maps, we can locate the burial site of the Craftsman God."
Nongxingdi was overjoyed. With this map, Shennong Valley would qualify to enter Southern Wilderness and search for the Craftsman God's burial site alongside various sects' Transcending Tribulation cultivators. It was just right that he was currently the Valley Master of Shennong Valley; once Shennong Valley grew stronger, he would undoubtedly receive credit for it. Nongxingdi looked at Xu Feng and suddenly found him very endearing.
Nong Kong said, "Xu Feng, with your current strength and Yi Jiuzhou's assistance, you can easily hunt in Southern Wilderness and seek out the Craftsman God's burial site on your own. Why give it to me and Shennong Valley?"
Xu Feng replied, "Shennong Valley has been kind to me, and I have no intention of treasure hunting. Moreover, this map was originally given to Shennong Valley by Zuo Qiumingjian; it just happened that I obtained it by chance."
Xu Feng recounted the events regarding the Otherworldly Secret Realm.
The three listened with mixed emotions. Zuo Qiumingjian had a love affair with Nong Hui; fearing that the Dao Artifact in his possession would bring disaster to Shennong Valley when he left, he created another burial site for the Craftsman God but left the most important blueprint for Shennong Valley.
The phrase on the Continuation Bottle could only be understood by Shennong Valley.
Nong Kong sighed, "If Zuo Qiumingjian had left the Supreme Dao Artifact to Shennong Valley, I'm afraid it would have ceased to exist long ago. Nong Hui Zushi refined a supreme-grade elixir ten thousand years ago but hesitated to emerge for the sake of Shennong Valley's legacy. The hardships endured by those two predecessors are beyond our comprehension."
Nong Kong pinched his fingers together, turning the incomplete map into ashes that scattered away.
The others were shocked; such a precious treasure map was so easily destroyed. The Xuan Continent had fought tooth and nail for Zuo Qiumingjian's Supreme Dao Artifact, yet now that the treasure was within reach, Nong Kong had effortlessly crushed all their dreams with a simple gesture.
Nong Kong said, "When Nong Hui Zushi achieved Great Achievement in Dan Dao, he brought eternal fame to Shennong Valley but also invited disaster. If not for Luo Hongyi's intervention, Shennong Valley would have perished long ago. This Dao Artifact from Zuo Qiumingjian is unparalleled; while possessing it may render one invincible, it also makes one a target for all and leads to an untimely end. Such an ominous artifact is better off without Shenlong Valley."
Hearing this from Nong Kong, everyone felt relieved. With the emergence of the Supreme Dao Artifact, there would inevitably be another round of fierce competition, and it was uncertain how many more would die unjustly.
Nong Kong's destruction of the most crucial map was indeed a significant act.
Xu Feng deeply bowed to Nong Kong, expressing his respect.
Having fulfilled this wish, Xu Feng flew back to Bailu Mountain.
At this time, Bailu Mountain had already gained a formidable reputation. Talented individuals were eager to join the Koukou Group, and its prominence rivaled that of the former Wuwei Academy.
"Fortune comes with misfortune."
The grandeur of the Koukou Group was unparalleled, but one could never know when it might fall. After the incident at Shennong Valley, Xu Feng became indifferent to fame and fortune, gradually growing unperturbed by praise or blame.
Upon returning to Bailu Mountain, Xu Feng entered seclusion once again, and this time it lasted for two hundred years.
Two hundred years later, Xu Feng's strength soared to the peak of the Late Stage of Great Achievement. His Sorrowful Technique was nearing Great Achievement as well, and he had gained control over two hundred and thirty Flying Swords, with other skills also improving significantly.
Xu Feng refined the last twenty swords and did not go back to the Golden Stone Workshop for sword refining. Instead, he formed a Sword Formation consisting of two hundred Flying Swords and practiced swordplay continuously until he mastered the Sword Formation.
He then summoned all the senior disciples of the Koukou Group and publicly passed on the position of Group Leader to Gao Jingsong. He also left behind unused Dao Artifacts such as the Butcher's Blade, Cicada Wing Blade, and Golden Law Bow within the group.
Finally, he documented his unique Control Technique and handed it over to Yi Jiuzhou, asking him to find someone fated to inherit it.
The requirements for the Control Technique were exceedingly high; finding such a person was akin to searching for a needle in a haystack—it all depended on fate.
Everyone saw that Xu Feng had made up his mind to leave, and they knew they could not keep him. Two hundred years ago, Xu Feng had already signaled his intention to depart, so this was not a surprise.
Xu Feng took two steps and held a farewell meeting with the Koukou Group. After that, he resolutely stood up and flew away.
Xu Feng did not use the Teleportation Array; every step he took was a personal leap. This might be his last time on the Xuan Continent.
He flew into the Beast Wasteland and glanced at A Qi, who was tirelessly "struggling" for territory.
He arrived at the Dao Academy of Li Hua Palace, wanting to see someone, but he never caught sight of them…
In the Abandoned Sea, a million miles away, stood the Eye Palace.
Xu Feng stood at the entrance of the Eye Palace, holding the Ice Fire Blade, his eyes cold as blades.
The Superior Dao Instrument, Ice Fire Blade, finally made its public debut. Even deep beneath the sea, it could not be obscured by the depths; its unparalleled brilliance shone through the water, creating dazzling light on the surface.
The Eye Palace was a magnificent building, as beautiful as a dragon palace.
As the palace gates opened, thousands of Royal Beasts surged out. Their strength and numbers far exceeded Xu Feng's expectations.
The beasts surrounded Xu Feng, ready to pounce at any moment.
The Ice Fire Blade was poised for action; a bloody battle was imminent.
Among the beasts, Shark King White Float was present. He had no intention of opposing Xu Feng, but if Xu Feng chose to seek death himself, there was nothing he could do.
Two powerful figures emerged from the door, namely the Second King and the Three Great Kings. Both were holy-level beasts, equivalent to human Transcendence Period experts.
The Second King raised his hand, and the beasts parted to the sides, instantly dispelling any killing intent, resembling soldiers standing in formation.
The Second King looked over and said, "Xu Feng, come with me."
"You know me?" Xu Feng replied in surprise.
"I only just found out," the Second King said, disregarding whether Xu Feng agreed or not, and walked inside, followed by the Three Great Kings.
Xu Feng was determined to fight to the death. With the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation and Ice Fire Blade in hand, he felt confident and followed them into the Eye Palace.
After walking more than ten miles into the palace, they arrived at the main hall where a muscular man stood in the center; he was none other than the king of the Eye Palace, Beast of Ascension.
Xu Feng recognized Beast of Ascension at a glance from what he learned from White Float. Seeing that he bore no hostility, Xu Feng said, "Xu Feng pays his respects to the king. Please open the Teleportation Array for Xu Feng; I would be immensely grateful."
Beast of Ascension smiled and replied, "I cannot open the Teleportation Array for you."
Xu Feng swiftly drew his Ice Fire Blade again and said, "Then forgive my rudeness." If he wouldn't grant access, then there was no point in holding back; it was time to fight.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared beside Beast of Ascension. The shadow gradually became clearer, revealing none other than Lord of Fragrance.
Xu Feng was taken aback; Lord of Fragrance was a formidable figure from the celestial realm. Xu Feng wouldn't dare to engage him even if he had a hundred lives.
Lord of Fragrance glanced at Xu Feng and said, "Hmm, with your strength, you could indeed defeat Beast of Ascension and ascend to the celestial realm. However, you only possess Late Stage of Great Achievement strength. No one has ever ascended from Late Stage of Great Achievement in the celestial realm; you would be no exception."
"I don't want to go to the Immortal Realm, I want to return to Earth," Xu Feng expressed his thoughts.
"Earth?" Lord of Fragrance asked, "Is that the blue planet?"
Xu Feng replied joyfully, "You know about it?"
Lord of Fragrance smiled and said, "Of course I know. The Earth you speak of is just a planet under the Immortal Lord's command."
Xu Feng said, "Please, Lord of Fragrance, help me out."
Lord of Fragrance responded, "It is not permitted to send you to Earth without authorization. However, since you saved Jun, he won't blame me, so I can send you there."
"Thank you, Lord of Fragrance."
Lord of Fragrance continued, "You have been cultivating in the Xuan Continent for hundreds of years. I don't know how time works on your Earth. If there are any discrepancies, don't blame me."
Xu Feng replied, "I won't blame you." How could he? He couldn't fight against them anyway.
Lord of Fragrance added, "The people on that planet are too weak. To avoid disrupting their lives, your powers will be stripped away and you will become an ordinary person. Do you still want to go back?"
"Become an ordinary person?" Xu Feng felt a pang in his heart. Damn it, there are corrupt individuals everywhere; how could he deal with them without power?
After thinking for a moment, Xu Feng said, "I am willing to go back."
Lord of Fragrance extended his hand and opened a spatial rift, saying, "Enter through here, and you can return to Earth. From now on, I owe you nothing, and the Immortal Lord owes you nothing either. Do you understand?"
"I understand." People are emotional and thoughtful beings, so the hardest debts to repay are those of human feelings. Whether they are human or immortal, no one can escape the bonds of affection. Lord of Fragrance signifies that this connection has been completely settled.
Xu Feng set down the Ice Fire Blade and Spatial Ring, leaving all the treasures of the Modern Clerk on the ground, then stepped into the spatial rift and vanished.
The spatial rift slowly closed, returning to As Before.
Beast of Ascension watched Xu Feng disappear and said, "My lord, it seems that the Immortal Lord is not like this. The Immortal Lord should give him some benefits to prevent him from suffering on Earth. Why didn't you let him take some treasures back?"
"What do you know?" Lord of Fragrance replied. "I have given him the most precious thing; how could he possibly suffer?"
Beast of Ascension thought for a moment and suddenly understood.
Lord of Fragrance laughed heartily, opened a nearby Teleportation Array, and returned to the Immortal Realm.
—— The End
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