Chapter 954
: Another Chapter on Moonlit Island
"Of course I remember, so what?"
Chen Feng still remembered the Sword Inquiry Sect, once a top power on Moon Dragon Island. The Luo Clan and the Sword Inquiry Sect had helped him a lot back then.
"Senior Jian Wuji passed away not long ago." Luo Yinxue said with a sorrowful expression.
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was taken aback: "Didn't I remember he had a very long lifespan?"
Jian Wuji naturally remembered this person, the sect leader of the Sword Inquiry Sect.
He had crossed paths with him before, and he remembered that the other party seemed to have the cultivation of the peak of the Golden Core stage, so his lifespan should be very long.
Luo Yinxue sighed:
"It was for Jiang Feng. Senior Jian Wuji passed on his own sword seed to Jiang Feng, helping him break through to the Nascent Soul realm, which is why he passed away."
Jiang Feng is a disciple of Jian Wuji, and can be considered a figure from the same era as Luo Yinxue and Chen Feng.
"I see..." Chen Feng said with a look of sudden realization.
Sword cultivators are extremely rare in the cultivation world, and their lineages are also very special, a fact that Chen Feng was aware of.
Luo Yinxue then asked:
Are you free lately?
Chen Feng nodded upon hearing this: "I do have some free time, but only a few days."
He planned to stay at Xingfengmen for a few days before leaving, so as not to arouse suspicion.
"How about we go back to Moonlit Island together? After all, you haven't been back for many years." Luo Yinxue looked at Chen Feng expectantly.
Chen Feng thought for a moment, then nodded:
"Okay, let's go take a look around then."
Chen Feng also wanted to go back to Moonlong Island to take a look, since he hadn't been back for a long time and wondered if those old friends were still there.
A bright smile immediately appeared on Luo Yinxue's face:
"Then let's set off now."
After Xingfengmen unified Canglan Star, Canglan Star no longer had the distinction between inner and outer seas.
The original outer sea and inner sea were merged into one, and collectively referred to as the Wind-Riding Sea.
There are tens of thousands of islands in Xingfeng Sea, and each island has its own cultivation forces.
After Xingfengmen unified Canglan Star, Xingfeng Sea also underwent significant changes. Modern-style buildings can be seen everywhere on each island, and space carriers can be seen in the sky above the islands from time to time.
With the support of modern technology provided by the Xingfeng Gate, the prosperity of Xingfeng Sea is much stronger than that of the other major regions of Canglan Star.
As the largest island in the Wind-Riding Sea, Moonlit Island has undergone the most changes.
This place has become the very center of Xingfeng Sea, with a large number of cultivators coming to the island every day to trade, plus the Xingfeng Sect branch is located here.
Many cultivators want to try joining the Xingfeng Sect.
The Xingfengmen organization is currently recruiting new members, but all applicants must pass an assessment.
On this day, two figures appeared silently on Moonlit Island.
Looking at the completely transformed environment of Moonlit Island, one of the men remarked with emotion:
"I haven't been here for many years, and I'm amazed at how much this place has changed."
The woman next to him smiled and said:
"I was also surprised when I came back. I heard that the head of this branch arranged for people to renovate it, and it is very similar to the style of the North."
These two are naturally Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue.
The two traveled from the headquarters of Xingfengmen to this place, enjoying the scenery of Xingfenghai along the way.
"Where should we go first?" Luo Yinxue asked Chen Feng.
Chen Feng thought for a moment: "Let's go check out the branch office first."
The two then headed towards Xingfengmen's branch on Yuelong Island.
The Xingfeng Sect's branch on Moonlong Island is located in the very center of Moonlong Island, covering a very large area.
Not long after Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue arrived at the branch, a streak of light flew out from the deepest part of the branch.
A beautiful woman dressed in a purple palace gown appeared before the two of them.
Upon seeing Chen Feng, the woman immediately bowed:
"Yan Ying greets the Sect Master!"
Yan Ying was very respectful. She was in seclusion in the secret room when she suddenly received a notification on her phone that the sect leader had arrived.
When she saw this message, she almost couldn't believe it.
After all, Chen Feng hadn't been to Moon Dragon Island for many years.
But the message came from Taiyi, so it can't be fake.
Nowadays, there are cameras everywhere in the Moon Island branch, and these cameras are all controlled by Taiyi. Taiyi will compare information on anyone who enters the branch.
She is usually only notified by people of high status and position.
Chen Feng smiled and nodded: "No need to be polite, let's go inside and talk."
Yan Ying immediately said, "Sect Leader, please come with me!"
Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue then followed Yan Ying into the Moon Dragon Island branch.
On the way, Yan Ying glanced at Luo Yinxue curiously and muttered to herself.
"The rumors were indeed based on something."
She had heard others in the sect mention that the Luo Fairy of the Luo Clan had an unusual relationship with their sect leader. She hadn't believed it before, but now that she saw the two of them together, she believed the rumor.
"Are you now the head of the Moonlit Island branch?"
Chen Feng's voice suddenly came, interrupting Yan Ying's thoughts.
She immediately said:
"Reporting to the sect leader, I was appointed as the head of this branch after Fellow Daoist He left, and I have been in this position for fifty years."
Yan Ying originally came from a power in the outer sea. She was valued because she led her sect to join Xingfeng Sect in her early years.
She initially followed Ge Yunxuan, and later He Menghan. After these two were promoted, it was her turn to be in charge here, finally making it through the tough times.
She is now a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage. As long as she does her job well, she has a high probability of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage in the future.
The department head receives a considerable amount of contribution points each year from the "Feng Shui" (行风门) system.
Chen Feng nodded:
"I'm just here to take a look around, I'll be leaving soon."
Upon hearing this, Yan Ying immediately smiled and said:
"Yes, Sect Master."
After that, Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue, accompanied by Yan Ying, strolled around the Moon Dragon Island branch.
Since there are no warriors on Canglan Star, the Yuelong Island branch is only responsible for managing the various island forces in Xingfeng Sea, making it a very leisurely place.
Although Chen Feng said it was just a casual stroll, Yan Ying treated it as a leadership inspection and gave Chen Feng a detailed introduction to the income, expenditure, and personnel situation of Moonlong Island over the years.
After spending about half a day at the Moonlit Island branch, Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue left.
Yan Ying escorted the two of them to the outside of the branch.
Watching the two figures leave, Yan Ying thought for a moment, then took out her phone and told Beaver what had just happened.
Yan Ying naturally has connections within the Xingfeng Sect.
Beavers are one of her best friends.
After leaving the Moonlong Island branch, Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue went to the Luo Clan.
On the way, Chen Feng said with emotion:
"A century has passed, and many of those faces are no longer visible."
Chen Feng couldn't help but think of the people he had met on Moonlong Island. But when he returned today, he didn't see a single familiar face. A new generation had replaced the old.
Although he had only been away for a century, this place was no longer the Moon Island he remembered.
Luo Yinxue said softly from the side:
"Do you still remember the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Chen Feng smiled and said, "Of course I remember. Mo Wuxie is a worthy enemy."
The Heavenly Demon Sect was the first formidable opponent Xingfeng Sect encountered upon entering Yingzhou, and Mo Wuxie left a deep impression on him.
After realizing the threat, this person indeed abandoned the Heavenly Demon Sect and fled. Such potential for becoming a powerful figure is something that not everyone possesses.
Unfortunately, the other person encountered him.
"I didn't expect you to still remember him." Luo Yinxue's face lit up with reminiscence when Chen Feng brought up the past.
She then said:
“I was very worried about you at that time, and I even asked my father to help you.”
As she said this, Luo Yinxue blushed.
Chen Feng smiled as well.
The two chatted as they entered the territory of the Luo tribe.
Lozang ethnic group, inside the Mount Everest Grand Hall.
Luo Ming was sitting in the main seat in the hall, while the elders below were reporting on the family's profits over the years.
"Clan leader, after deducting the portion supplied to the upper sect from the black crystal ore produced on Hongfu Island, we will still have a surplus of about 300,000 high-grade spirit stones this year," an elder reported.
The others smiled upon hearing this.
Earning 300,000 high-grade spirit stones a year is an income that even the Luo Clan at its peak couldn't match, and this is just one of their industries.
If all industries are included, the Luo Clan's annual income is at least one million high-grade spirit stones.
Luo Ming didn't show too much surprise; he immediately said:
"The offerings to the ancestral temple will be increased by 20% this year."
These words startled all the elders present.
An elder immediately said, "Clan leader, why? The sect has not issued any order to increase the offerings."
The other elders were also puzzled.
Spirit stones are extremely important to any power, especially for the Luo Clan, which is large and powerful, and many cultivators need resources.
Luo Ming looked at everyone and said:
"It seems you don't know yet, but the Sword Inquiry Sect has already increased its offerings to 70%, while our increase of 20% is not much."
The elders were all taken aback upon hearing this.
An elder immediately said with dissatisfaction, "Why is the Sword Inquiry Sect doing this? They are breaking the rules."
The other elders also showed expressions of anger.
Nowadays, apart from the Moon Dragon Island branch, the Luo Clan and the Sword Inquiry Sect are the most powerful forces in Xingfeng Sea, almost dominating the entire region.
The Sword Inquiry Sect's proactive increase in its tribute to the Upper Sect is forcing the Luo Clan to do the same.
Luo Ming said:
"Jiang Feng is single-mindedly devoted to the study of swordsmanship. Now that he has just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, he must be planning to enter the sect to cultivate. That's why he's doing this. This junior may seem dull, but he's actually quite shrewd."
One of the elders said disdainfully:
"So what if he breaks through to the Void Refinement Realm? Our Yin Xue has already reached the Void Refinement Realm. Even if you give him a thousand years, he still can't catch up."
When Luo Yinxue was mentioned, everyone in the room showed a look of pride.
The recent return of Luo Yinxue was a huge surprise to the Luo Clan. Not only did Luo Yinxue become a disciple of the top power, Jade Spirit Palace, but she also broke through to the Void Refinement Realm.
This is something that has never happened before in the history of the Luo people.
Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Luo Ming spoke in a deep voice:
"Yin Xue is Yin Xue, and we are us. We shouldn't confuse the two. Furthermore, we cannot rely on the power of the sect behind Yin Xue to develop our family. We must maintain a proper balance."
Everyone understood what Luo Ming meant upon hearing this.
If the sect behind Yin Xue were to support the Luo Clan, the Luo Clan could indeed grow rapidly in a short period of time.
But what will Xingfengmen think of this?
After all, the Luo Clan is nominally a vassal force of the Xingfeng Sect.
In fact, many members of the Luo clan felt that it would be better to just follow Luo Yinxue to join the Jade Spirit Palace, since they would be closer to each other.
Over the years, although the Luo Clan has gained many benefits from the Xingfeng Sect, they have gradually lost the space for independent development.
Moreover, the Luo Clan is no longer of much help to Xingfeng Sect.
The Luo clan has never been able to enter the core circle of Xingfeng Sect. Although many Luo clan members hold positions in Xingfeng Sect, they are all just ordinary positions.
Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Luo Ming naturally knew what they were thinking. He said coldly:
"The Luo clan's current status and strength are all thanks to the Upper Sect. Back then, I gambled the fate of my clan on the Upper Sect's victory, which is how the Luo clan achieved what it has today. No matter how the Upper Sect treats us in the future, the Luo clan will always follow the Upper Sect."
"Today you see that the Jade Spirit Palace is powerful and want to pledge allegiance, so what if other powerful forces become strong tomorrow and our Luo Clan has to pledge allegiance as well?"
"I'm making this clear today: my Luo clan will always follow the Upper Sect. This is our clan's motto and rule. Anyone who dares to have any other thoughts will be expelled from the clan!"
Feeling Luo Ming's cold gaze, some of the elders present who had other thoughts couldn't help but lower their heads.
Just then, a Locs deacon ran in from outside, his face beaming with delight, and said:
"Chief, the young lady is back!"
Hearing this, Luo Ming frowned: "Yin Xue is back, so what? Didn't you see we were having a meeting?"
The deacon continued, his voice stammering:
"Miss came back with the sect leader."
The moment the words "Sect Master" were uttered, all the elders present changed color.
Luo Ming asked somewhat uncertainly, "Which sect leader?"
The steward's voice trembled: "It's Sect Master Chen from the Upper Sect. He's already at the mountain path."
Sect Leader Chen—there's only one person on the entire Canglan Star who can be addressed as such.
Luo Ming, his face filled with excitement, immediately looked at the group of elders:
"Quickly, notify all the tribesmen to go and greet them immediately!"
The elders also realized what was happening and hurriedly flew out of the main hall.
Chen Beijin, the sect leader of Xingfeng Sect, has returned to the Luo Clan after a hundred years!
This news caused a huge uproar among all the elders.
Who is Chen Beijing?
That's the strongest person on Canglan Star right now, and the strongest person in the nine star regions!
Such a person has actually come to their Luo tribe today.
This made some elders who previously felt that the upper sect did not value their Luo clan feel like they were contradicting themselves.
Soon, all the cultivators of the Luo Clan received news of Chen Beijing's arrival.
The entire Luo tribe was shaken.
One by one, cultivators rushed to the mountain path from all directions, and even some Luo Clan cultivators who were in seclusion chose to come out of seclusion.
On the mountain path, Chen Feng and Luo Yinxue walked side by side.
The two were still reminiscing about the past.
At this moment, Chen Feng seemed to realize something and looked at Luo Yinxue, saying, "You told them I'm here?"
Luo Yinxue said somewhat shyly:
“I know you don’t like crowds, but some people in my Luo tribe have other ideas because of my identity, so I informed the tribe about your arrival.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng immediately understood Luo Yinxue's meaning.
"It's fine, it's just a formality anyway."
Just as Chen Feng finished speaking, thousands of streaks of light flew over from afar.
These streaks of light appeared one by one near the mountain path, led by Luo Ming and other high-ranking members of the Luo clan.
Upon seeing Chen Feng, Luo Ming immediately cupped his hands and bowed in greeting:
"Luo Ming greets the Sect Master!"
Luo Ming's voice trembled at this moment, and the other Luo clan cultivators shouted in unison:
"Greetings, Sect Master!" (End of Chapter)