Fengyunlu

In this seemingly short yet incredibly long period, Lei Gong had actually waited a full hour. During this considerable time, Feng Chen and Bai Lu made almost no substantial progress; all their efforts seemed to have sunk without a trace. Meanwhile, Fairy Ji Yao had already methodically arranged everything and was carefully discussing the specifics with Master Gu Yuan. However, Lei Gong was completely unaware of this; he simply sat there quietly, lost in deep thought. A clear look of worry and helplessness appeared on his face, as if he were deeply concerned about his future fate.

Thinking it over carefully, Lei Gong realized that it had taken him three hundred years to finally achieve enlightenment, which was no short time. In all those long years, when had he ever had to beg for help? He had always stood proudly in the world as a powerful figure. But today, on this journey to Yaochi, it seemed he had no choice but to set aside his usual pride. Lei Gong was filled with mixed emotions. He felt he had never been so humble in his life; it felt as if his pride had been ruthlessly trampled upon.

Forget it, Tie Yatou's situation is far too dangerous; we can't risk going rashly. We absolutely cannot go to the Three Immortal Islands. If there isn't a holy medicine that can heal her, then Master Gu Yuan is indispensable. Lei Gong secretly made up his mind. Even if this trip offends Master Gu Yuan, he will try for Tie Yatou's sake, even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire. He will never back down.

After making up his mind, Lei Gong turned to get up and walk out. But just as his eyes shifted and before he could leave, he saw Feng Chen and Bai Lu rushing back. He was currently inside Yaochi, focused on seeking help, so his divine sense was only circulating around him and not extending outwards, thus he did not notice the two's return.

When Lei Gong saw Feng Chen and Bai Lu, he could clearly see that they looked dejected, and he understood that their trip had probably not gone smoothly. He immediately said, "Little Feng, why make things so difficult for yourself? You come here and wait for a while. Uncle Lei will be right back."

Lei Gong stood up as he spoke, just as Feng Chen and Bai Lu entered. Hearing Lei Gong's words, the two understood immediately. They knew Lei Gong was worried about putting everyone in a difficult position and intended to personally meet with Master Gu Yuan to discuss the matter properly. The past grievances between Lei Gong and Master Gu Yuan also needed to be settled now, thus increasing their chances of success on this trip.

“Uncle Lei, Aunt Ji Yao is currently having a serious discussion with Master Gu Yuan. Judging from their expressions, they seem to be discussing something confidential. Aunt Ji Yao sent us away, so she must be confident that she can handle this matter.” Feng Chen quickly responded, taking over the conversation.

Lei Gong shook his head slightly and said, "It's easier said than done. Master Gu Yuan is known for holding grudges. Your Aunt Ji Yao may not be able to succeed. If Uncle Lei doesn't explain the past clearly today, it will be useless for anyone else to persuade him."

Feng Chen nodded, fully aware that Lei Gong would likely have to pay a considerable price to resolve this matter personally. So he thought for a moment and continued, "This is indeed a very difficult matter. My cousin and I spent a great deal of time persuading Master Gu Yuan, but he only agreed to see me. As for Uncle Lei, she kept asking but refused to see him. However, I observed him closely and felt that although Master Gu Yuan seemed resolute, he still had some chance. I just didn't know the key, so I didn't probe further. Aunt Ji Yao is currently discussing it inside; perhaps Uncle Lei will receive definite news soon."

“If Master Gu Yuan sets out any harsh conditions, Uncle Lei will be able to carefully consider his options based on the actual situation.” Feng Chen knew Lei Gong’s temperament well; he would rather suffer humiliation himself than see anyone struggle for his sake. If he wasn’t persuaded now, Lei Gong might provoke Master Gu Yuan with a single thought, making the situation even more difficult to handle and truly becoming extremely troublesome.

Bai Lu understood the reasoning behind it. Although she hadn't spent much time with Lei Gong, she had heard since childhood that the Thunderbolt Hall Master was proud and aloof, and had an unyielding nature. If he were to personally meet Master Gu Yuan, given Master Gu Yuan's temperament as she knew it, Lei Gong would definitely be ostracized by his cold words, and it might even lead to a complete breakdown in their relationship.

Once a fight breaks out, Lei Gong, already injured, will naturally be no match for Master Gu Yuan and will likely suffer further damage. Even if Fairy Ji Yao intervenes to help, it will still take considerable time beneath the Jade Pool. It's unclear whether Bai Lu can wait for him at Thunder Mountain; she only knows that if Lei Gong's injuries worsen, his recovery time could extend by several months. This is a time that even the Spring and Autumn Emperor might find difficult to delay.

"Master Lei, please be patient. My master is confident he can resolve this matter. Please wait for good news. Besides, Feng Chen's words are not without merit. Our grandmaster is deliberately making things difficult, most likely because she wants to make a deal. We should hear what conditions she proposes so that Master Lei can have a clear understanding and make an appropriate response." Fairy Bailu chimed in from the side, and then gestured with her eyes for the two disciples on duty to hurry up and entertain Lei Gong.

Although the two disciples on duty were still young, they already possessed the appearance of fairies despite being only teenagers. Seeing the White Egret Fairy's signal, they immediately and carefully refilled Lei Gong's cup of fragrant fairy tea, added various delicious fairy fruits, and arranged them neatly.

Feng Chen said sincerely once again, "Uncle Lei, please wait a moment. If Aunt Ji Yao also fails to accomplish this, I have a wonderful method that my master taught me. If I use it, this matter will most likely be successful."

Lei Gong listened and slowly nodded. Although he was extremely proud throughout his life, it was only because he refused to be subordinate to others. His ability to handle all things in the world, like his exceptional cultivation, was unparalleled in the Xuanmen sect—this was beyond doubt. Otherwise, how could the Thunderbolt Hall have weathered so many storms and hardships over the past hundreds of years without Lei Gong's decisive decisions?

His reason for personally confronting Master Gu Yuan wasn't merely what appeared on the surface—not wanting to burden others. The real reason lay in the fact that he himself possessed some methods. However, whether these methods would succeed remained to be seen until he tried them himself. Even if they ultimately failed, at least he would know what conditions Master Gu Yuan had set. As for Feng Chen and Bai Lu's concerns about him, it was simply that their thinking had diverged.

However, Lei Gong had heard that Feng Chen possessed a special method entrusted to him by Old Master Luo. Considering the frequent interactions between the Spring and Autumn Emperor and the Yaochi Emperor, and given the Spring and Autumn Emperor's consistent style, the method he entrusted to Feng Chen was likely a last resort. Therefore, Lei Gong deduced that it was probably a desperate measure, perhaps even a reckless and ill-conceived idea. But since it was being used as a last resort, Lei Gong knew that this so-called ingenious method would definitely have unexpected effects. At this moment, he felt a faint sense of anticipation. In his view, Luo Hongchen was always arrogant and uncouth; if he used his eccentric methods, the Yaochi Immortal Realm might be thrown into chaos today.

With that thought in mind, Lei Gong slowly nodded, then sat down, picked up his teacup, and said to Feng Chen with a serious expression, "Now that your visit to Master Gu Yuan has been approved, you must not act impulsively later."

"Uncle Lei, don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Feng Chen quickly replied, then sat down as well. He naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Lei Gong's words. If they ultimately couldn't enter Yaochi, Feng Chen absolutely couldn't act like a spoiled child. He had to do what he had to do; after all, such an opportunity was extremely rare, and no one could say for sure how great the fortune within Yaochi truly was. He carried a blood feud, and he couldn't be bound by common sense in anything he did.

At this point, Fairy Egret stepped forward and interjected, "Don't just agree verbally while ignoring what Hall Master Lei said. Hall Master Lei is only talking about serious matters. The fortune of Yaochi is extraordinary; the mysteries it contains have been passed down from ancient times, and it is also the lineage personally transmitted by the Five Emperors of antiquity. Yaochi is in no way inferior to our Cangyun lineage's Floating Cloud Cave, and its help to you may even be greater than anything else."

Bai Lu's words were all reasonable. Previously, when Feng Chen was in the Xiuque Sea, he was influenced by the True Yang Diagram and the Golden Crow Emperor's teachings. His entire being, not only was his sea of ​​consciousness filled with the power of the sun, but even the Seven Sages of the Mansion and his Hundred Bones and Four Bodies were imbued with pure, supremely strong Yang energy, and there were even traces of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Technique. Although this is the Great Vehicle path, and pure Yang energy can destroy all things, everything has two sides; being too taut is easy to break.

Moreover, a pure Yang body is different from a state of Yin-Yang harmony; it will eventually reach its limit. In other words, his innate spirit, originally of the Primordial Chaos Dao, will be restricted by the nature of pure Yang. Even if he achieves immortality, how far he can ultimately go on that path is already predetermined. If this matter isn't addressed before it's settled, once his cultivation reaches its peak, with the current capabilities of the Xuanmen, it will be extremely difficult to remedy the situation, and no one will be able to unleash the true power of Yaochi. Fairy Ji Yao couldn't do it, and perhaps no one in the future will be able to.

Instead of pinning their hopes on a vague and uncertain opportunity, it's better to act now. While Feng Chen's cultivation is still relatively shallow, and while Fairy Ji Yao's cultivation is constantly improving, with Master Gu Yuan wholeheartedly helping, putting in the effort now offers almost a 100% chance of success. Unless someone sabotages them in secret, but the probability of that is extremely low. After all, Yaochi Immortal Realm is not like the Thunderbolt Hall lineage; it has a Great Emperor presiding over it and is based on ancient traditions. Its profound lineage is so deep that even during the heyday of the Humble Sect, they might not have been able to stir up any trouble here. Moreover, the current Xuanmen sect is only a patchwork of resources from the last hundred years. Even if they have some methods, in the current situation, they wouldn't risk their lives for Feng Chen alone.

Ultimately, Xu Yi had his own plans, and Hanmen also had its own schemes. The current situation in Xuanmen was unstable and constantly changing; the time was not yet ripe. Hanmen wouldn't easily provoke a sect with a Great Emperor overseeing it. They wouldn't be willing to pay the corresponding price unless they had a sufficient reason, and that reason clearly wouldn't be Feng Chen. The chaos at Thunder Mountain had just passed, and in this scheme, Xu Yi had achieved his desired outcome, reaping the rewards. Feng Chen's roots hadn't yet sprouted any new hope, and with Xu Yi's talent and strategy, he wouldn't easily provoke him again.

As for other connections, such as the mysterious figure Mo Wenjian mentioned during the Thunder Mountain Sword Formation, although we don't know what he's plotting, we can vaguely guess from various clues that Feng Wanlin's life experiences, including Feng Chen's innate spirit, are more or less related to him. Since that's the case, if Feng Chen is entrusted with such a great opportunity and used as a pawn, then even if there are some dangers in entering this game, he won't be easily discarded.

Feng Chen had already figured this out. Earlier, beneath the Thunder Pool, Luo Hongchen had given him some instructions, revealing many secrets, including the mysterious figure behind the Xuanmen. However, considering Feng Chen's young age and relatively low cultivation level, preventing him from participating in any affairs, he was only given a general overview, meant to warn Feng Chen. As for the other secrets, they were mostly meant to keep him informed and encourage him to be more careful in the future.

After hearing all this, Feng Chen and Luo Hongchen had the same thought. Since he had already entered the game, his identity as a primordial spirit would inevitably be an important pawn, perhaps even extremely crucial. This opportunity could be described as seeking fortune amidst danger, because Feng Chen had not yet matured and was not yet ready to truly play a role. Before that, no matter how much trouble Feng Chen caused, even if all the sins of the Xuanmen were attributed to him, setting aside his relatives and friends, the person behind him would definitely not stand by and watch him die in vain. In fact, given that person's methods, even if Bai Qianyi personally intervened, he might not be unable to take Feng Chen away.