Fengyunlu

After a long period of deep thought, and through repeated reasoning and analysis using the process of elimination, Feng Chen sat quietly, his mind replaying a movie, meticulously going through every clue and every minute detail. Suddenly, a thought struck him like lightning, and he seemed to grasp the crux of the problem in an instant. He felt that among all the known possibilities, only this one could make Master Gu Yuan so wary. So, tracing back to the source, what exactly was the root of all this trouble, the so-called problem everyone talked about? Feng Chen suddenly thought of the Imperial Garden, the Imperial Garden that had always been shrouded in mystery and legend. And behind the Imperial Garden was the Human Emperor, bearing the title of ruler and ruling over all living beings. Although the Human Emperor has never participated in the conflicts of the Xuanmen (mystical sects) or matters of cultivation, Feng Chen firmly believes that as long as there is even the slightest possibility, the Human Emperor would be willing to try, no matter the cost, as long as he could engage in Xuan cultivation. The Imperial Garden would also make tremendous efforts for this, and even many Xuanmen sects would be willing to promote its development. Whether those Xuanmen members are willing is not even within their consideration. After all, the Human Emperor is protected by the Heavenly Dao and is the most favored by the Great Dao. Once he can cultivate his own path through Xuan, not to mention comparing himself to the Azure Sky Emperor, he would probably not be much different from the Five Ancient Emperors. Such a huge temptation would be difficult for anyone to resist, let alone the Human Emperor. Even Feng Chen, after thinking about it, couldn't help but feel a longing deep in his heart.

"If that's really the case, then it's certainly worth a try; the trouble is considerable. But Master Gu Yuan is an Emperor, and if the Human Emperor can attain enlightenment, it should be a good thing according to common sense. This would not only benefit the Xuanmen (mysterious sect) but also be a great blessing for the entire human race. After all, the human race is fortunate to have produced a figure like the Human Emperor. Even if he can't match the majesty of the Azure Sky Emperor, as long as he can rival the Five Ancient Emperors, the future of the human race will definitely reach new heights. This matter..." Feng Chen couldn't understand the logic behind it no matter how he thought about it, but this was just his guess; whether it was really the case was still uncertain. After all, thoughts are just thoughts, and it's more practical to ask directly about those hidden thoughts.

Just as he was about to ask, Master Gu Yuan interrupted him. Master Gu Yuan said calmly, "It's good that you know. As for your thoughts, just keep them to yourself. You don't need to say them out loud. Even if you ask, I won't explain them to you. Perhaps one day in the future you will understand the reason, but it is indeed difficult for you to understand the mystery now."

Master Gu Yuan saw through Feng Chen's thoughts, but he said nothing more. He knew Master Gu Yuan had discerned his intentions and understood his suspicions. However, the matter involved too many factors to discuss at this time. This was also a form of protection from Master Gu Yuan. After all, the more someone knew, the more people would covet them. Similarly, if you hinder someone's plans, you will naturally attract their attention. And if you possess secret techniques, even unintentionally, those with ulterior motives will use them as a pretext for misfortune, constantly manipulating you until all your secrets are exposed. At that point, your usefulness will be gone, and your life will be in danger.

"Well... since you've said so, senior, I'll listen. However, I have another matter to discuss, and I wonder what your decision will be." Feng Chen paused here, considering the importance of the matter, and thus heeded Master Gu Yuan's advice. However, he had something difficult to say, something he had to say.

Master Gu Yuan had a rough idea of ​​what Feng Chen was going to say, but he also wanted to see how Feng Chen would express it. So he said in a gentle tone, "Tell me about it."

“Alright,” Feng Chen agreed, then continued, “I may not have explained the matter of the Taiyin Mirror clearly enough before. The reason I’m using it today is actually to refine it. One reason is to further perfect my cultivation of the Sea of ​​Cultivation, and the other is because the deathly aura on the Taiyin Mirror is difficult to remove. This deathly aura is tainted by karma; not only will I struggle to deal with it, but if it were to disperse and escape, the entire human race would face a great calamity. Furthermore…”

"No need to say anything more." Master Gu Yuan interrupted Feng Chen directly, then looked at Fairy Ji Yao, and turned back to Feng Chen, saying, "I won't decide how to handle this matter. As for whether you can refine the Taiyin Mirror, it depends on your Aunt Ji Yao's attitude and your fortune this time. In addition, the Taiyin Mirror is a supreme treasure. It has its own spirit. Whether you succeed or not depends on the opportunity between you and it, and whether it approves of you. It's not something that others can interfere with."

Having said that, Feng Chen understood. Master Gu Yuan meant that his reluctance to make a decision was to get Ji Yao's consent. The Immortal Lord of Yaochi was the absolute leader in this matter. As for the Taiyin Mirror itself possessing a spirit, that wasn't a problem for Feng Chen. At least the True Yang Diagram was complete, and the Taiyin Mirror and it were originally one; their fusion would restore them to their original unity. Although the Taiyin Mirror had previously been refined and absorbed, becoming someone else's sea of ​​consciousness, with the True Yang Diagram as a precedent, the Taiyin Mirror shouldn't be too difficult to obtain. In this light, it seemed that Master Gu Yuan had essentially given his consent.

"This junior thanks you in advance, senior. Since you have made this arrangement, the time is now urgent, so it is best to complete this matter as soon as possible. This way, the sea will be perfected, my primordial spirit will be free of obstacles, and at the same time, it will attract that treasure." Feng Chen first bowed respectfully to thank Master Gu Yuan, and then turned to Ji Yao.

Fairy Ji Yao remained silent, not uttering a sound, yet her mind was as clear as a mirror, seeing everything perfectly. She understood that the experiences Feng Chen had gone through were not those of ordinary people. Leaving aside the matter of the Taiyin Mirror for now, just consider the words he heard and the wondrous sights he witnessed after arriving at Yaochi Wonderland. Even if he didn't acquire any specific treasures on this trip, these invaluable experiences were still exceptionally meaningful and precious to him. After all, experience itself is a rare blessing. In cultivation, the key lies in one's inner understanding and growth. On this long and challenging path of cultivation, inner understanding and growth are the most crucial and supreme path. These unique experiences at Yaochi would undoubtedly plant seeds of wisdom in Feng Chen's heart, laying an extremely solid foundation for his future cultivation journey.

But conversely, once Feng Chen's destiny truly begins to unfold, he will become completely transparent, experiencing a comprehensive improvement in every aspect. After leaving Yaochi, if he can successfully refine the Yin energy, there will be no more obstacles within his body. His innate spiritual body path will also be perfectly completed, at which point he won't need to specifically seek out any opportunities. The divine power his father possessed, the Great Wind Technique, is incredibly powerful, enough to grant him extraordinary destiny. He will undoubtedly surpass his father's generation in the future; even a powerful figure like Feng Wanlin in the martial world will be far inferior to him. How could Fairy Ji Yao not be filled with emotion? She knew that Feng Chen possessed limitless potential, as if she were seeing a dazzling new star rising in the vast sky of cultivation, possessing an endless bright future.

However, the matter of the Taiyin Mirror is far too important. For Yaochi, it's not merely a simple symbol of its lineage; it's inextricably linked to the growth and development of future generations. The cultivation and future development of Yaochi disciples are all inextricably connected to the Taiyin Mirror. If the Taiyin Mirror were not in Yaochi, it would be as crucial as Thunder Mountain without Thunder Pool. Thunder Pool is the core of Thunder Mountain, its vital lifeline, while the Taiyin Mirror is the lifeline of Yaochi, the most important thing in the entire Yaochi. Feng Chen now desperately needs this treasure because his future could potentially change the entire world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing both political, social, and aesthetic aspects). Fairy Ji Yao is truly torn, unsure of what to do. Therefore, she doesn't directly agree to Feng Chen's request, but simply nods slightly, then quietly looks at him, her heart filled with conflict and helplessness, unsure of the best choice.

Feng Chen could certainly understand that Fairy Ji Yao had her difficulties. Her relationship with the Feng family was incredibly close, the two families sharing a profound bond. She also had intricate and complex connections with Feng Chen's own family. Furthermore, Fairy Ji Yao treated Feng Chen like family, showing him utmost care, and Feng Chen reciprocated by considering her family as well. He genuinely hoped that everything would go smoothly for Fairy Ji Yao. But since she hadn't agreed to the request regarding the Taiyin Mirror, it must be because the Taiyin Mirror was far too important, so important that Fairy Ji Yao couldn't make a decision easily; she needed to carefully weigh the pros and cons.

“If Aunt Ji Yao is facing difficulties, Chen’er can think of a compromise. If we really can’t think of a suitable solution, let’s put this matter aside for now. When Chen’er has achieved a certain level of success in the future and finds a win-win solution, we can discuss this matter calmly.” Feng Chen spoke very decisively. He had actually come here with a try-it-and-see attitude, not really expecting to obtain the Taiyin Mirror. It wasn’t until he entered Yaochi that he deeply understood that this matter involved many aspects and complex relationships, and could not be resolved simply. If Fairy Ji Yao was truly in trouble, he would not hesitate to give up this request. Because for Feng Chen, family was the most important thing, and Fairy Ji Yao was family in his heart. When an elder is in trouble, all he can do is understand and respect her, and not add any extra burden to her.

Fairy Ji Yao gently shook her head and slowly said, "This isn't really a real difficulty, but the Taiyin Mirror is related to the interests and inheritance of the entire sect. It's alright for us older generation, but it has a huge impact on the disciples of Yaochi. It's not easy to explain this to them. You just need to know that Yaochi without the Taiyin Mirror is as important as the South Sea Cangyun Sect without the Floating Cloud Cave. The Floating Cloud Cave is of great significance to the South Sea Cangyun Sect; it carries the memories and inheritance of the South Sea Cangyun Sect and is its spiritual symbol. The Taiyin Mirror is the same for Yaochi; it is the spiritual symbol of Yaochi and the key to cultivation. It is an indispensable and important part of the entire Yaochi Sect."

"I see. Then let's put this matter aside for now. Chen'er didn't know the Taiyin Mirror was so important before. He thought that since he could refine the True Yang Diagram, the Taiyin Mirror would at most cause him some loss. He didn't expect it to be so crucial to Yaochi." Feng Chen quickly waved his hand. He genuinely didn't want to cut off others' paths for his own benefit. He couldn't bring himself to sacrifice others' interests for his own success, and besides, he couldn't think of any alternative at the moment. From Fairy Ji Yao's words, he could tell that the Taiyin Mirror wasn't an ordinary weapon, but rather had an important role in the sect's inheritance and could also be used to train disciples. Feng Chen simply couldn't find a substitute for something so important. Perhaps he would find a way to solve this problem in the future, but for now, he could only abandon that idea and wait for a better opportunity.

However, Fairy Ji Yao had other things to say. Seeing that Feng Chen was so understanding, she smiled slightly and continued, "This matter isn't entirely without a solution. After you refine the True Yang Diagram, you should be able to create your own world within the sea, forming a unique space. Such a sea of ​​consciousness is incredibly powerful, even allowing living people to enter. But the situation within your sea is rather special, and you can't just show it to others casually. Although the Taiyin Mirror is very important to Yaochi, it mainly relates to the disciples' blessings. When it's truly needed, not just anyone is qualified to use it. At least judging from your Aunt Ji Yao's experience, only a handful of people have been able to enter and achieve their own success through it. The true value of the Taiyin Mirror lies in the numerous inheritances it contains. Leaving aside the Daoist techniques and cultivation methods, the most important thing is the power of Taiyin, which is the foundation of cultivation for the Yaochi lineage."

"Since you say you want to refine the Taiyin Mirror, I'd like to know, do you want it to belong entirely to you, or do you want to leave something behind? Or, what will happen after refining it? Will it restore the Cangxuan Token, or will it only occupy a corner of your sea? If both can be achieved, then the refining is not out of the question." Fairy Ji Yao finally brought up a concrete solution. She had been trying to find a balance, hoping to find a solution that would satisfy both sides. She hoped that the interests of Yaochi would not be harmed, and that Fengchen's fortune would not be diminished, allowing him to continue smoothly on his cultivation path and make continuous progress.