parentshiftbook Chapter 2084 Yuan Ting Yue Zhi
Chapter 2084 Yuan Ting Yue Zhi
Chapter 2084 Yuan Ting Yue Zhi
The sixteenth-tier top-grade spiritual material is definitely the most precious and valuable among the sixteenth-tier materials. Using a dangerous trial opportunity to save this most difficult-to-obtain spiritual material is a very cost-effective option.
Of course, you can also choose to go when you are at the peak of the Tai Cang Realm and advance to the half-step Xuanqiong Heavenly Monarch Realm.
A glint flashed in Chen Fei's eyes. A half-step Celestial Monarch would bring a qualitative leap in strength. With that strength, finding half a portion of a seventeenth-grade low-level spiritual material would undoubtedly be twice as effective.
However, at the same time, the trials and dangers faced at that time would probably reach an unprecedented level.
"It seems that even if I were to go, I would have to wait until the late stage of the Tai Cang Realm. For now... I should focus on the ancient Heavenly Court ruins in front of me." Chen Fei had a preliminary plan in mind.
After a moment of silence and contemplation, Chen Fei stood up and solemnly bowed to Cao Feiyu: "Thank you for clearing up my doubts today, Senior Sister. I have benefited greatly. Regarding the trip to the ancient Heavenly Court ruins, my mind is made up. I wonder if Senior Sister has any other instructions?"
Cao Feiyu also stood up and smiled gently, "Since Junior Brother has made his decision, I will not say anything more. Just remember, always prioritize your own safety and do not be greedy for merit or act rashly. Meet in front of Danxin Hall the day after tomorrow morning, and do not be late."
"Chen Fei will remember!" Chen Fei bowed again, then turned and slowly walked out of the quiet courtyard.
Cao Feiyu stood at the gate of the courtyard, watching Chen Fei's figure gradually disappear into the distance, around the bend of the forest path.
The gentle smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by a faint, unyielding worry, and her brows furrowed slightly involuntarily.
The ancient celestial ruins within Kunlun... that place is actually very dangerous.
Even for a cultivator like her who has been in the Tai Cang Realm for many years, she needs to be careful, let alone Chen Fei, who has just broken through to the Tai Cang Realm.
For safety's sake, it's best if Chen Fei doesn't go. That's why Cao Feiyu hasn't brought it up with Chen Fei, fearing he might be too impulsive and recklessly rush in.
Now Chen Fei himself has proposed to go, and his attitude is firm.
They were all cultivators at the Tai Cang Realm, only differing in seniority. Cao Feiyu naturally couldn't forcefully stop them; that would be disrespectful to fellow cultivators of the same level and an interference with Chen Fei's right to make his own choice.
"and…"
Cao Feiyu sighed inwardly, thinking of the Heavenly Mandate Palace she had just mentioned. If Chen Fei really intended to go to the Heavenly Mandate Palace and other such perilous places to try his luck, this ancient Heavenly Court ruins would actually be a good place for early trials.
After all, compared to the unpredictable Heavenly Mandate Palace, the dangers on the outer perimeter of the ancient Heavenly Court ruins are relatively controllable as long as one does not venture deep into the core area.
This is why various forces allow, and even send, numerous 15th-tier cultivators into the ancient Heavenly Court ruins. For 15th-tier cultivators, the outer perimeter of the ruins is also a testing ground where opportunities and dangers coexist.
Cao Feiyu sighed silently, reached out and slowly closed the old courtyard gate, temporarily shutting out the outside light and the impending wind and rain from this tranquil place.
After leaving Cao Feiyu's courtyard, Chen Fei did not rush back to his own residence.
He walked slowly along the secluded mountain path of Cuiping Peak, constantly recalling and organizing his conversation with Cao Feiyu, especially the information about the ancient Heavenly Court ruins and the Heavenly Mandate Palace.
“Wraiths…residual restrictions…void erosion…and cultivators from other sects, even demonic cultivators…” Chen Fei listed all the potential dangers in his mind.
"The Heavenly General Technique has a restraining effect on demonic energy, and it might also have an unexpected effect on vengeful demons. The defensive and restorative abilities of the Devouring Heaven Divine Forge are the foundation for survival. The upgraded array puppet and the void array techniques I have mastered... might be surprisingly effective against those ancient restrictions."
"It seems there's nothing I urgently need to exchange." Chen Fei examined himself.
The cultivation techniques and forging skills have just undergone a qualitative leap, and the array puppets have also been upgraded. There is still a considerable stock of high-level healing and recovery pills.
Talismans and disposable magical artifacts are no longer of much use to Chen Fei now; his own strength is far more reliable.
"It seems that I should spend the next two days in quiet meditation, thoroughly comprehend the newly broken-through Devouring God Forging technique, and adjust my condition to its best."
Having made up his mind, Chen Fei didn't delay any longer. He quickened his pace and soon returned to his secluded courtyard on Cuiping Peak.
Back in the courtyard, Chen Fei activated the protective array and went directly into the meditation room. He did not re-enter the Void Realm, but instead sat cross-legged in the meditation room and began deep introspection and breath regulation.
The profound mysteries of the Devouring Heaven Divine Forging swirled in his mind, and powerful blood and qi, like a sleeping ancient beast, slowly flowed through his body.
Chen Fei carefully experienced every change brought about by this new technique, trying to use its power more smoothly and freely. At the same time, he constantly simulated various possible battle scenarios in his mind, and how to most effectively use his own power and methods to deal with them.
Time slipped away quietly in this state of focused meditation and deduction.
The light and shadows outside the window flickered, then dimmed again. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. The day of departure had arrived.
On the third day, at dawn. The sky was just beginning to lighten, with a pale white tinge appearing on the eastern horizon. A crisp morning breeze swept across Cuiping Peak, carrying the unique freshness and coolness of the mountains.
In the core area of Cuiping Peak, on the plaza of Danxin Hall, a considerable number of people had already gathered. The number wasn't particularly large, perhaps around three hundred, but the atmosphere was exceptionally solemn and heavy.
Some of them were disciples dressed in uniform blue or moon-white Taoist robes, and most of them had an aura at the fifteenth level.
They gathered in small groups, talking in hushed tones, their conversation revolving around their anticipation and nervousness about the upcoming trip to the ruins, as well as exchanging words of advice with one another.
Another group, fewer in number, numbering only about twenty, stood scattered in front of or at the edge of the square.
Their clothing varied, their aura was deep and powerful, and their every move exuded a profound and majestic air.
These were the elders and senior disciples from the Tai Cang Realm who accompanied Wei Zhongqian to the ruins from Cuiping Peak. Their expressions were relatively calm, but their eyes also flashed with caution and shrewdness, clearly indicating that they dared not be careless in the slightest on this trip.
Just then, a young figure dressed in a simple blue shirt with a calm expression slowly walked up the stone steps at the edge of the square and entered the square.
It was Chen Fei.
His appearance immediately attracted the attention of many people in the room. Especially the fifteenth-level disciples, many of them looked at Chen Fei with obvious surprise and curiosity in their eyes.
"Is it Senior Brother Chen Fei? Is he going too?" someone whispered in surprise.
"Senior Brother Chen just broke through to the Tai Cang Realm not long ago, right? Why are you going to such a dangerous place together?" another person couldn't help but say, his tone full of doubt.
In their view, having just broken through to a higher realm, it was the time to consolidate one's realm and cultivate in seclusion. To rashly venture into the dangerous ancient ruins would be far too risky.
Although they were only at the fifteenth level, while Chen Fei was already at the sixteenth level, once they arrived at the ancient Heavenly Court ruins, Chen Fei couldn't possibly stay on the outermost edge and compete for resources with these fifteenth-level cultivators.
Those level 15 resources no longer hold any appeal for the Tai Cang Realm.
Many of the elders and senior brothers and sisters from the Tai Cang Realm also turned their gazes to Chen Fei, their expressions varying. Some were expressionless, some were slightly scrutinizing, and some nodded in goodwill.
In front of the square, beneath the towering gates of the Danxin Hall, two figures stood side by side.
The man in the center, dressed in a deep purple Taoist robe, with a dignified face and a calm, mountain-like demeanor, was none other than Wei Zhongqian, the peak master of Cuiping Peak. Beside him was Cao Feiyu, dressed in a light blue Taoist robe and possessing a cool and aloof temperament.
The two of them naturally noticed Chen Fei's arrival.
Wei Zhongqian's gaze lingered on Chen Fei for a moment, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He hadn't expected Chen Fei to choose to go to the ruins.
However, Wei Zhongqian did not say much, but simply nodded almost imperceptibly in the direction of Chen Fei, as if to say hello.
Cao Feiyu, standing beside Wei Zhongqian, smiled gently when she saw Chen Fei arrive. She nodded slightly to Chen Fei, her eyes conveying a cautious message.
With a calm smile on his face, Chen Fei stepped into the crowd.
His gaze swept across the area discreetly, and he had already formed a general assessment of the strength of the team that was going to Cuiping Peak.
The strongest among them was undoubtedly Wei Zhongqian, the peak master standing in front of the Danxin Hall. The aura emanating from him was as deep as the sea and as heavy as a mountain, indicating that he had reached the peak of the late stage of the Tai Cang Realm. He was only missing a suitable spiritual material to reach the pinnacle.
Besides Wei Zhongqian, among the twenty-odd fellow disciples in the Tai Cang Realm, there were two others whose auras were equally profound and powerful, faintly resonating strongly with the spiritual energy of the surrounding world. They were clearly also experts who had reached the peak of the late Tai Cang Realm.
One was an elderly man in a gray robe, positioned at the front left of the group. His face was withered, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, as if they could see through illusions. The other was a beautiful middle-aged woman on the right, dressed in colorful clothes. She possessed an elegant demeanor, but a sharp sword intent flowed around her.
Next up are cultivators like Cao Feiyu, who are in the mid-stage of the Tai Cang Realm.
There were nine fellow disciples of this level in the square. Their auras were either calm, sharp, or ethereal, each with its own unique characteristics.
The remaining group consisted of cultivators at the early stage of the Tai Cang Realm, including Chen Fei himself.
Among them are newcomers like Chen Fei, whose sharpness is understated, as well as some fellow disciples who appear to be older and have a relatively calm demeanor.
At this moment, there is still a considerable amount of Tai Cang Realm aura in other parts of Cuiping Peak.
Not all cultivators in the Tai Cang Realm have the confidence and courage to venture into such a dangerous place. Although the ancient Heavenly Court ruins are rich in resources, and the legendary treasures and opportunities are enough to tempt any cultivator, the dangers are also considerable. Not everyone has the courage and confidence to fight for that elusive glimmer of hope and opportunity.
Moreover, many people know that they have exhausted their potential and have basically seen the end of their path, so they are even less willing to take risks.
For these cultivators, rather than fighting to the death in the ruins, which might end in their own demise and the loss of everything, it would be better to stay peacefully on the peak, guide the younger generation, enjoy the rest of their lives, or slowly seek other more secure opportunities for breakthrough.
These are different choices based on one's moral compass, and there's nothing wrong with that.
On the path of spiritual practice, courageous and diligent progress is certainly admirable, but knowing when to advance and retreat, and understanding gains and losses, is also a kind of wisdom.