I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

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Master Yunfang accepted Ying Chan's bow, but exclaimed, "Your sect is indeed renowned for its enduring influence, with outstanding young talents emerging one after another!"

Ying thought for a moment and didn't say anything more about the Taoist academy or the sect, but simply thanked him for his praise again.

Master Yunfang smiled faintly and said nothing more, but pointed at Ying Chan: "This is the refining and application method of the Yin-Yang Harmony Light Pendant. Young friend, please remember it well."

He immediately felt a large amount of text rapidly flowing through his mind.

Fortunately, his comprehension was exceptionally good, and this approach left a very deep impression on people.

In just a breath or two, he had memorized it firmly, and then cupped his hands in a salute to thank the master.

Master Yunfang smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Please take a seat."

"This, this, this, this..."

Ying Chan sat down again and saw that the people around him still had surprised expressions on their faces.

When he asked Feng Xufeng if he could help win it over, Li Zhuo and the others were quite surprised.

Seeing that he was focused on observing the water features, the others did not say anything to disturb him.

Unexpectedly, Ying Chan actually managed to obtain the Yin-Yang Harmony Pendant from a group of Xuan Guang cultivators, and even from that Heng Fa Sect disciple.

Li Zhuo was somewhat better, but Li Jingqiu just stared at him with wide eyes, muttering "this, this, this" over and over, without managing to utter a single word.

Xuan Ying, after his initial surprise, sincerely said, "Congratulations, Senior Brother, on obtaining a high-grade magic weapon."

Ying Chan smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Xuan Ying."

Li Jingqiu then realized what was happening and quickly offered her congratulations.

However, after congratulating her, she couldn't help but ask, "How did you do that, Brother Dao?"

"Well."

The origin of the Tianzhu was extraordinary, and Ying Chan did not want to mention it. Therefore, after pondering for a moment, he only briefly shared some of his thoughts.

Li Jingqiu listened, feeling as if it were a book written in a foreign language.

Feng Xufeng, however, suddenly said, "No wonder the Master praises my junior brother so highly."

"The rest of the people only focus on how skillfully they control their magical power."

He glanced around the room and said with a sigh, "But my junior brother has already transcended it and has developed a mindset of Tao and Law."

"This superior magic artifact belongs to my junior brother."

Ying Chan realized that his performance was due to the wonders of the Heavenly Pearl, so he simply smiled and replied, "Senior Brother is too kind."

Feng Xufeng shook his head and said no more.

……

It's unclear whether it was because the Cloud Boat Master was truly rushing to the banquet in the South China Sea, or because Ying Chan's performance in seizing the Yin-Yang Harmony Pendant genuinely delighted him.

After that, he took out two more top-grade magic artifacts and a rare treasure to add splendor to the ceremony.

The time interval between these events was so short that the people present were too busy to keep up and almost forgot about Ying Chan, the Qi Refining cultivator who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

It wasn't until Feng Xufeng suddenly made a move that he won a bushel of 'Crimson Sun Essence' from the Cloud Boat Master.

These spirits resembled the 'spirit stones' in Ying Chan's memory, but were also quite different.

This item is an essence formed from extremely concentrated spiritual energy. The spiritual energy contained in a single 'spiritual essence' is probably more than a Qi Refining cultivator could absorb in a year, which shows its immense value.

Legend has it that some spirits are formed from rare spiritual energy or born in extremely special environments, and they are considered rare treasures that can provide unimaginable benefits to cultivation.

The 'Red Sun Essence' that Feng Xufeng won, while not quite of this type, was still extremely rare.

However, Feng Xufeng felt rather regretful about obtaining this item.

Previously, the Cloud Boat Master had stated that this measure of Crimson Sun Spirit Essence was the final prize of the day, and its value was worthy of being the grand finale.

Feng Xufeng had assumed that Xu Junyang would make a move, but to his surprise, this cultivation prodigy remained unmoved throughout. After giving away the Crimson Sun Spirit Essence, Master Yunfang indeed said, "Today's Dharma Assembly was truly spectacular. If it weren't for the invitation from an old friend, I would have been reluctant to leave."

"Alas," Master Yunfang shook his head and sighed, "the time is approaching, and I must now depart for the South Sea. Please enjoy yourselves!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "Respectfully seeing off the True Man."

Master Yunfang smiled slightly, and in everyone's eyes, he transformed into a beam of light, condensed into a single point, and disappeared.

Everyone then took their seats, and the music resumed. Soon, the room was filled with the sounds of clinking glasses, exchanging toasts, and chatting.

The entire process, from the moment this person appeared to the moment he left, took no more than an hour.

Although the enthusiasm in the hall cooled down a bit after he left, the Dharma assembly was clearly not yet over.

However, the Hengfa faction members, after respectfully seeing off Master Yunfang, did not sit down again but instead walked through the crowd.

Seeing this, Feng Xufeng finished his drink and suddenly said, "I'm about to return to my immortal abode. Would you mind giving me a ride?"

"Huh?" Li Zhuo was surprised, but then suddenly realized what was going on.

It was one thing for Feng Xufeng to obtain a bushel of Crimson Sun Spirit Essence, but even Ying Chan acquired a high-grade magic weapon, which was quite remarkable.

Although this place is not far from Xuandu Dao Academy or even Xuandu Immortal Mansion, and most of the cultivators present are not vicious people, it is never wrong to take precautions.

Thinking of this, Li Zhuo immediately said, "Then I will trouble Xu Feng."

Feng Xufeng, however, seemed quite relaxed, and even smiled at Ying Chan and the others, saying, "How was it? Did you have enough fun?"

Although Ying Chan was not exceptionally clever, he was by no means dull-witted. He was well aware of Feng Xufeng's good intentions and replied, "We are exhausted after a long day. We would be grateful if you could take us there, Senior Brother."

Li Jingqiu and Xuan Ying naturally agreed.

"Then let's go." Feng Xufeng smiled slightly, led the group through the crowd and left.

During the journey, the steward saw that the group was about to leave and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade them to stay. Feng Xufeng simply waved his hand and said, "I am grateful for the banquet on your esteemed boat. My enjoyment has run out today. Please come to your esteemed boat again another day."

"There's no need to deliver it in person."

Upon hearing this, the manager naturally understood the situation.

The group descended the steps, exited the gate of the Nine-Story Pavilion, and headed straight for the Cloud Boat. They walked along the wooden path and arrived at the outer peak.

At this moment, Li Xuanying realized what was happening and said, "Senior Brother Feng, could you please wait a moment?"

"Brother Ying and I borrowed cranes from Crane Pond to come to Cloud Boat. Before we leave, I should inform Crane Lord."

"Oh?" Feng Xufeng nodded and said, "It's only right."

Li Xuanying then took out a talisman, made a hand seal, and threw it into the air.

The talisman flew into the air and burst into flames, then sped off towards the western mountains.

This is a talisman from Hechifang. As long as it doesn't exceed a certain range, you can find traces of cranes.

Sure enough, after a short while, everyone heard a clear cry. Crane Lord spread its wings and flew over in the night. Upon seeing the group, it seemed surprised.

Li Xuanying approached and explained the situation to He Jun, who then let out another cry, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.

Li Xuanying hurriedly took out several Jade Dew Pills to apologize to Crane Lord, but Crane Lord simply picked one up and swallowed it, then let out a clear cry and spread its wings to fly away.

"This Crane Lord is indeed quite the gentleman."

Feng Xufeng smiled slightly and said to the group, "Shall we set off too?"

Everyone nodded and moved closer to Feng Xufeng, who then waved his sleeve!
boom!
A burst of crimson light lifted everyone up and soared into the sky.

In no time, the dazzling lights disappeared into the night.

(End of this chapter)