Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Overturning the Clouds (2)
Chapter 427: Overturning the Clouds (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Whether it’s time or anything else, it’s almost all leaning towards the Divine Flame Sect, rather than the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.
Externally, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect remains unchanged, showing no signs of anything unusual.
As a prominent force, they still maintain their composure. Even if their inner turmoil is rampant, externally, they certainly won’t reveal any clues.
Three days later, Chi Shuqing arrived at the Primordial Sword Sect to find Chen Fei.
After more than a month apart, the twists and turns, ups and downs, back and forth, back and forth, repeated several times until Chi Shuqing conceded defeat, finally concluding this long-lasting period of cultivation.
Chen Fei wore a simple robe and stood in the courtyard, looking up at the bright moon in the sky.
Back when he was forced to flee from the Evils in Pingyin County, anyone with that kind of strength had already been slain by Chen Fei. In the Advanced Aperture Tempering realm, this strength was undeniable. However, facing the situation in the Immortal Cloud City, this strength seemed insufficient.
To change this situation, the only way was to reach the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. But the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was not so easily attainable.
Chen Fei shook his head slightly, thinking too much was of no avail. The only solution was to continue practicing tirelessly and elevate his cultivation to the next level.
The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had not taken any other actions, as if nothing had ever happened.
Chen Fei began to focus on his cultivation, and for a consecutive month, he didn’t go anywhere, dedicating almost all his time to training.
Thanks to the abundant resources available to him, Chen Fei’s speed in opening up apertures was astonishing. In just a month, he had opened ten apertures, taking his total from ninety to one hundred.
While only seventy-two of these apertures were connected as a whole, and the remaining twenty-eight were isolated, the collective power they could harness remained immense.
Chi Shuqing’s sense of this was particularly pronounced. Every time they practiced together, she felt like a boat adrift at sea amidst towering waves. She would lose consciousness without knowing when, and when he woke up, she would be weak and soaked from head to toe.
Due to the disparity in their cultivation levels, Chi Shuqing could only go with the flow during their joint cultivation sessions, unable to guide anything herself. She felt dazed and depended entirely on Chen Fei’s guidance to complete the practice.
During this month, apart from reaching a total of one hundred apertures, Chen Fei’s mental power cultivation showed no signs of stagnation.
While finding the Strange Heart Stone relied on luck, it wasn’t too bad for Chen Fei, as he occasionally made discoveries.
Furthermore, the Tier-2 Evil was completely exposed under the Star Gazing Art. Thus, within a month, Chen Fei’s mental power smoothly grew to one hundred and three apertures.
In this same month, Chen Fei had also perfected the Dream Entry Technique he had recently acquired.
On the crystal, only the first layer of the Dream Entry Technique was present, which had been simplified to resemble a visualization diagram.
Visualizing these diagrams was something Chen Fei was extremely skilled at. With the Thousand Threads Technique in motion, he immediately had around two hundred insights related to the Dream Entry Technique appearing in his mind.
As a result, in just a month, Chen Fei had perfected the first layer of this Dream Entry Technique. If he couldn’t obtain other crystals in the future, this would mark the culmination of his journey with the Dream Entry Technique.
While Chen Fei was diligently practicing, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, after a month of silence, suddenly saw Tong Zhongqiu appearing at the Divine Flame Sect’s mountain gate, engaging in a battle with Jian Jinsheng.
This skirmish, like their previous encounters, ended without a clear winner, with Tong Zhongqiu retreating.
It seemed that the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had found a reason for this confrontation, making it somewhat of a formal engagement. This bout allowed Tong Zhongqiu to confirm Jian Jinsheng’s current level of cultivation.
At the Yu Family Sect.
“As long as you’re willing to intervene, we can negotiate the terms!” Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng, speaking in a deep voice.
“Tong Brother, we discussed this matter before. The Yu Family is just passing through, and we won’t get involved in the conflict between you and the Divine Flame Sect,” Yu Shoucheng shook his head.
Tong Zhongqiu gazed at Yu Shoucheng and eventually sighed softly. He understood that no matter what conditions he offered, Yu Shoucheng wouldn’t be swayed.
Tong Zhongqiu had known this result before coming, but he still wanted to give it a try, to attempt it for the sake of the entire Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as he had hoped.
“Tong Brother, did you discover anything when you returned from the Divine Flame Sect?” Yu Shoucheng was somewhat curious.
“In these past few years, Jian Jinsheng should have reached the Mid-Combined Aperture Tempering realm,” Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng and didn’t conceal the information.
Yu Shoucheng’s eyes widened. He had speculated that Jian Jinsheng could make further progress within twenty years, but now it seemed he had underestimated him.
To advance so quickly in the Combined Aperture Tempering realm was a testament to Jian Jinsheng’s remarkable talent. In the Boundless Sea, he might be considered outstanding, but within this region, it seemed to have restricted his potential.
“Then, Tong Brother, do you have any other plans?” Yu Shoucheng whispered.
“I won’t let the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect perish in my hands!” Tong Zhongqiu’s voice was not loud, but the determination in his tone was unwavering.
Five days later, Tong Zhongqiu once again arrived at the Yu Family Sect’s mountain gate.
“I wonder, Brother Yu, if you would be willing to lead us to the Boundless Sea. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect is willing to form an alliance with the Yu Family for mutual assistance,” Tong Zhongqiu looked at Yu Shoucheng, getting straight to the point.
This was the only lifeline that Tong Zhongqiu, or rather the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, could think of in these five days – relocating the entire sect to the Boundless Sea. While it would mean sacrificing the Immortal Cloud Sect’s mountain gate and the surrounding resources built up over the years, as long as the people were preserved, there might still be a chance for a comeback in the future.
Moreover, if they could bring the Yu Family along, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect wouldn’t be left in the dark once they arrived in the Boundless Sea.
The Yu Family undoubtedly had enemies in the Boundless Sea, or they wouldn’t have fled here in the first place. But choosing the lesser of two evils, cooperating with the Yu Family would be most beneficial for the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.
Yu Shoucheng’s expression changed slightly, surprised by Tong Zhongqiu’s resolute decision. When he realized that the situation was untenable, Tong Zhongqiu had chosen to abandon everything else and take the people to the Boundless Sea.
If the Yu Family could gain the support of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect in the Boundless Sea, many of their previous problems would be resolved, and they wouldn’t have to continue staying in this place with thin spiritual energy.
Primordial Sword Sect.
Qu Qingsheng relayed the message: the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect, along with the Primordial Sword Sect and the Sunken Water Pavilion, were planning to head to the Boundless Sea, seeking more support in this unfamiliar environment.
In such a completely unfamiliar environment, even with the Yu Family as guides, having sufficient internal strength was the most reassuring thing.
The three sects began to operate vigorously, especially the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. After being a dominant force for so many years, it was easy to say they could let go, but when they actually started to leave certain things behind, there was still intense pain.
The actions of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect couldn’t be concealed from the Divine Flame Sect, considering the magnitude of their movements. The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect also had no intention of hiding it.
Currently, both sides were evenly matched, and the Divine Flame Sect still couldn’t gain any advantages from the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect. What was even more critical was that this time, the Yu Family stood by the side of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect.
In terms of potential, the Yu Family would prefer to be on good terms with the Divine Flame Sect, especially since Jian Jinsheng was a hidden talent.
However, precisely because Jian Jinsheng was so promising, once he matured, the Yu Family would ultimately become subservient. In alliances, equality in strength was essential; otherwise, one party would inevitably be dominant.
Within Immortal Cloud City.
The entire city suddenly became desolate, as if overnight, the residents of Immortal Cloud City found themselves at a loss as to where to go.
Various rumors had been spreading like wildfire, with people unsure of their accuracy and significance. Even a few days ago, Immortal Cloud City experienced unrest, but it was quickly quelled.
“Are we going to the Boundless Sea together?” Chen Fei asked Chi Defeng and his wife.
The Primordial Sword Sect and Sunken Water Pavilion were certain to face repercussions from the Divine Flame Sect in the aftermath. However, the common people in Immortal Cloud City wouldn’t have significant issues, as the Divine Flame Sect didn’t need an empty city; it needed a vibrant one.
The only question remained: would it be renamed Divine Flame City in the future?