Chapter 924
Returning to the Painting
"okay, I get it."
Meng Jingxian had already made a judgment in his mind: those who could enter the Three Saints Sect without being questioned by the disciples guarding the mountain must be high-ranking members of the Three Saints Sect.
But this scope is far too broad.
It could be a true disciple, an inner sect elder, or even the peak master of several peaks.
Under these circumstances, finding the Bloodhand Butcher is virtually impossible.
Meng Jingxian clenched her fists involuntarily.
This time, he suffered a double loss, as his master's power could not be used indefinitely; each use could only last for one hour.
His Celestial Venerable power will disappear after one hour.
If you want to use it again later, you'll have to wait a while.
His original plan was to obtain the Dao Crystal, then use it to break through his cultivation level continuously, and then leave the Xuanhuang Realm once the boundary wall opened.
But now, the Dao Crystal has been taken away by someone else, and all the plans he has laid out over the years have completely fallen apart.
Meng Jingxian was not willing to give up, so he immediately headed towards the sect's affairs hall, where he could find out who had recently left the sect.
The modern world, the solar system.
After leaving the Three Saints Sect, Chen Feng returned directly to the Solar System through the Haotian Secret Realm.
With the concealment effect of the power of stars, even if Meng Jingxian had the strength of a Heavenly Venerable, he would not be able to track him down.
But just to be on the safe side, he still planned to return to the world of the painting and stay for a while.
Only by completely isolating the two realms can all risks be avoided.
Chen Feng didn't linger; he immediately headed towards the lunar base.
Before returning to the world of the painting, he needed to find Lin Wei.
Inside the laboratory at the lunar base.
Lin Wei is currently busy. With the completion of the warp drive, scientific research on Earth is also starting to move towards modifying the warp drive and researching more powerful weapons.
After witnessing the destruction of the Moro tribe, Lin Wei felt a sense of urgency.
She has been watching the videos Chen Feng left her repeatedly these past few days.
"Well, did you figure anything out?" Chen Feng's voice suddenly rang out in the laboratory.
Upon hearing this, Lin Wei immediately turned her head, and when she saw Chen Feng's expression, her expression changed:
"What's wrong? Why are you so pale? Are you hurt?"
Lin Wei rarely saw Chen Feng with a pale face, which made her extremely nervous.
"It's nothing, it just took a lot of energy, I'll recover in a while."
Although Chen Feng had previously blocked Meng Jingxian's Heavenly Venerable power,
However, he also paid a heavy price. His internal star array was operating at high capacity, and some of his star cores had become dim. Fortunately, they would recover in a short time.
"If you encounter danger, run away. Don't be reckless. At worst, we can leave the solar system. The universe is so big, anywhere can be home."
Lin Wei looked at Chen Feng with a serious expression as she spoke.
"Don't worry, it's not that time yet. Take this and study it to see if you can create a warp drive like the Xuanhuang Crystal."
Chen Feng then took out the Tai Xuan Crystal.
Lin Wei's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she immediately took the jade box.
She did not open the jade box, but instead used her divine sense to examine it.
"Specific experiments are still needed, but it should be fine if it's a material of the same level."
"Hmm, take your time studying it, no rush." After saying that, Chen Feng looked at the screen again.
The screen was showing what he had seen in the Moro Starfield.
Lin Wei said, "After these few days of analysis, we have made a general judgment about the civilization that destroyed the Moro Starfield."
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng couldn't help but become interested.
Tell me about it.
Lin Wei nodded, then paused a scene showing three stars in the Moro Starfield, with devices on them absorbing their energy.
"This should be a device similar to a Dyson sphere, capable of absorbing stellar energy as its own. The technology of this device alone surpasses ours. Based on our initial assessment, Harvey and I believe that this civilization's technological level has reached at least level two."
Civilizations naturally have different levels, and human society has long divided civilizations into multiple levels.
Human civilization on Earth is only at level 0.7.
But thanks to Chen Feng's efforts over the years, human civilization has now reached Level 1.
Each higher level of civilization represents a difference in strength as vast as heaven and earth.
For example, the Type II civilization that Lin Wei mentioned is capable of completely collecting, controlling, and utilizing the entire energy output of a star.
In terms of weaponry, they already possess stellar-level weapons.
Of course, this is just a hierarchy given by humans, and it cannot be generalized.
The reason Lin Wei didn't believe the Crimson Cloud Empire had reached Level 3 civilization was...
That's because a Type III civilization must at least have the ability to explore the entire Milky Way galaxy, and clearly, the Crimson Cloud Empire cannot do that.
“This civilization has a very high level of technology, and it is very likely that it will surpass us in terms of weaponry,” Lin Wei said with a solemn expression.
Actually, what she said was a conservative estimate. The Crimson Cloud Empire was free to explore other star systems and even plunder them.
This proves that the Crimson Cloud Empire may possess warp drive spaceships, or other means of rapid travel through space.
Chen Feng nodded:
"My judgment is similar to your analysis, but there's nothing to worry about, just take precautions."
Chen Feng was also very wary of this red empire.
But there was nothing he could do; he had too many things to deal with and simply didn't have time to concern himself with the Crimson Empire.
All we can do now is take precautions.
After that, Chen Feng inquired about the situation on Earth.
With the Earth now fully revived by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the number of extraordinary individuals cultivated by various countries is increasing at an alarming rate every day.
Moreover, many people with the aptitude for cultivating immortality have emerged.
A new group of cultivators has been recruited in the Golden Triangle and are currently training under Xiao Ning and the others.
Xiao Ning, Yang Fuqiang, and others are now specifically responsible for liaising with superhuman organizations in various countries, and can be considered the representatives of Xingfeng Group on Earth.
With several Golden Core level cultivators stationed on Earth, there's no fear of any trouble arising.
After learning that nothing was wrong, Chen Feng did not stay on Earth any longer.
After giving Lin Wei a few instructions, he returned to the world of the painting.
A world of paintings, a gate of goodwill.
Chen Feng's return to the modern world did not take long, so there were no changes at Xingfeng Sect.
Today, Xingfeng Gate mainly manages the nine star regions and builds new factories to meet trade demands.
During this period, more and more cultivators from other star regions have been visiting Xingfeng Sect.
After what happened last time, the name of Xingfeng Sect has spread throughout the surrounding star fields, and many forces even regard Xingfeng Sect as a force of the same level as Tianxuan Holy Land and Taiyi Sect.
In addition, Xingfengmen also sells a large number of technological weapons, which are not available in other star systems, making many star system forces want to befriend Xingfengmen.
After all, top-tier powers like Xingfengmen, which do not expand outwards and only engage in trade, are extremely rare.
After returning to Xingfeng Sect, Chen Feng first went to the back mountain.
He checked on Yin Yin's condition; she was still in seclusion and showed no signs of needing to undergo her own tribulation.
Chen Feng was not surprised by this.
It is common for ordinary cultivators who have reached the Dao Integration stage to go into seclusion for hundreds of years to prepare for the next breakthrough.
Chen Feng didn't disturb Yin Yin; he planned to return to his cave to study the Dao Crystal he had just obtained.
But just then, Zhengjiao and Xiaotong flew over from a distance.
Upon seeing Chen Feng, Xiao Tong immediately called out:
"Greetings, Sect Master!" Xiao Tong's attitude towards Chen Feng has now undergone a complete 180-degree change.
Chen Feng used to be just a junior in his eyes, but recent events have made him realize that Chen Feng has reached a point where he has to look up to him.
The safest way is for you and your owner to stay with each other.
Chen Feng looked at the two of them:
"Is there a problem?"
Zhengjiao hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Could you give me another drop of your blood?"
Ever since it evolved after consuming Chen Feng's blood, Zheng Jiao has been eager to obtain more.
Although he had already reached the Void Refinement stage, his combat strength was considered decent on Canglan Star, but within the broader star field, it was nothing special.
Zhengjiao increasingly felt like he was just a pretty face.
People like Liu Qian and Wang Hu, though not very strong, can help Chen Feng manage affairs within the sect.
But he's not good at this.
This made him feel that his status would likely continue to decline in the future.
Chen Feng glanced at Zheng Jiao:
"With so many resources inside the sect, you can go to the treasure vault to exchange for some pills and spiritual items for cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Jiao was momentarily speechless.
Although those spiritual objects were helpful to him, the progress was still too slow.
Seeing that Zheng Jiao remained silent, Chen Feng didn't say anything more. He flicked his finger, and a drop of blood radiating starlight flew to Zheng Jiao's face.
"Cultivate diligently." With that, Chen Feng turned and left.
Watching Chen Feng's departing figure, Zheng Jiao stood there stunned.
Xiaotong asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhengjiao shook his head and sighed, "It's nothing."
Zheng Jiao was deeply moved. If it were in the past, Chen Feng would definitely have scolded him.
But Chen Feng did not do so today.
This made Zheng Jiao feel both touched and apprehensive.
The reason he was moved was because he still held a place in Chen Feng's heart; he gave him his essence blood without hesitation.
The fear stemmed from the fact that Chen Feng seemed to no longer need him.
"Xiao Tong, I want to go out and gain experience. Will you come with me?" Zheng Jiao looked up at the starry sky.
Xiao Tong said in surprise:
"Training? Isn't it good to stay inside the sect? There are cultivation resources and you don't have to worry about danger. You're only at the Void Refinement stage; your strength isn't enough to explore beyond the realm."
Zhengjiao said seriously:
"It's safe to stay inside, but I need to fight. My bloodline tells me that only through fighting can I truly grow."
"Alright, but only after my master has overcome his tribulation." Xiaotong agreed.
"Okay, it's settled then."
Zhengjiao burst into laughter.
Inside the cave, Chen Feng sat down cross-legged.
Chen Feng really didn't need Zheng Jiao to do anything anymore, and he wouldn't mind taking care of Zheng Jiao for the rest of his life, after all, Zheng Jiao had been with him for so many years.
Without thinking about these things anymore, Chen Feng immediately took out the Dao Crystal.
As the Dao Crystal was taken out, the entire cave was filled with the aura of Dao.
This Dao Crystal was obtained at the cost of dozens of Dao Integration cultivators, so you can imagine how vast the Dao essence it contains is.
Although Chen Feng didn't know how to use this thing, his Dao Fruit sent a sense of longing through him.
He didn't study it too much and completely let go of his own path to enlightenment.
Soon, the Daoist essence within the Daoist Essence Crystal flowed into his Dao Fruit at an extremely rapid speed.
As the Daoist aura flowed in, his originally dim Dao Fruit brightened at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Chen Feng sensed that less than 10% of the Dao essence within the Dao Essence Crystal had been consumed.
"Just one-tenth of the achievement is enough to restore my Dao Fruit!" Chen Feng's eyes lit up.
But soon, he found himself in a dilemma again.
He felt that if he directly absorbed this Dao Crystal, his Dao Fruit might undergo a qualitative change, but he didn't want to use it directly.
Because the ability to modify a painting requires the use of Daoist principles.
With the Daoist Crystal intact, he can use his ability to modify many paintings.
"Forget it, I'll keep it for now." Chen Feng did not choose to absorb the Dao Crystal directly, even though absorbing it might cause his Dao Fruit to undergo a qualitative change, which would then directly trigger his own tribulation at the second step of the Dao Integration stage.
But right now, he doesn't need to urgently improve his cultivation level.
There are other ways to increase strength, such as continuing to condense star cores.
After breaking through to the Dao Integration stage, his primordial spirit was strengthened, allowing him to condense more star cores.
His physical body is what he needs to improve the most right now. He was able to withstand the Heavenly Venerable's attack because of his powerful physical body.
The Crystal of Daoist Rhyme can be used as a trump card.
Having made his decision, Chen Feng put away the Dao Crystal.
He then focused his mind on the painting in his sea of consciousness, and just as he had guessed, he could use the painting's modification ability again.
"The scroll can only modify a very small area right now. Will that area expand in the future?" Chen Feng couldn't help but wonder.
The changes in the painting all occurred after he broke through to a higher realm.
If he could directly modify a star field in the future, could he completely erase that star field from the universe?
Thinking about that scene, Chen Feng couldn't help but feel excited.
Just then, a sound came from outside the door.
"Sect Master, Liu Qian requests an audience!"
Chen Feng came to his senses and said:
"Come in."
Soon, Liu Qian entered the cave.
At this moment, Liu Qian looks no different from when he was still a mortal. If you look at him from the outside, you can't tell that he is now a robot.
The mechanical bodies produced by the air intake have undergone multiple iterations and can now achieve a humanoid form.
"What is it?" Chen Feng asked Liu Qian.
Liu Qian usually wouldn't come to him unless it was something important.
Liu Qian said:
"Sect Master, a few days ago, people from the Taiyi Sect arrived. They said they had something important to discuss with you and have been waiting inside the sect for several days now."
"The Taiyi Sect?" Chen Feng seemed to ponder.
Liu Qian explained, "Sect Master, according to the latest intelligence we received, the Taiyi Sect recently sent several powerful individuals to investigate the star field where the Tianxuan Holy Land is located, but almost none of them have returned. I guess they sent someone to find you this time because of the barrier."
Chen Feng nodded: "Then let's go and meet them."
He guessed that the Taiyi Sect must have suffered a setback at the Tianxuan Holy Land and was looking for some help.
And he, who has a grudge against the Heavenly Profound Holy Land, is undoubtedly the best partner for cooperation.
They've come to see me this time, probably for this very reason. (End of Chapter)