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After a night of intense cultivation, Xu Feng miraculously soared from the Early Stage of Nascent Soul to the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul. Given Xu Feng's cultivation speed, he had saved at least several hundred years. The methods of immortals are indeed extraordinary, but with the Lord of Fragrance gone forever and the Xian Dao being merciless, no one would help him like that again.
In the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, Xu Feng's combat power surged dramatically. His spiritual energy was strong enough to rival Yang She, who possessed the Great Strength King Fist. If he were to use magical artifacts, defeating Yang She would be a matter of seconds.
Having advanced to the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, Xu Feng was undoubtedly the foremost figure among Yuan Ying cultivators. Below the Separation of Spirit stage, there were no rivals left for him. He could even contend with cultivators at the Early Stage of Spirit Separation.
Xu Feng practiced his sword techniques at the mountain peak, with sword energy slicing through the air. However, aside from the disciples from Beiqi Peak and the mountain guard who had once helped him purchase a sword, no one paid him any attention. After all, being in the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul was quite common in Zheguo. Among the cultivators who were in seclusion on Shaoyang Mountain, most were at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul and could break through to become Divine Separation Stage Cultivators at any moment. Xu Feng's status as a Mid Stage Nascent Soul cultivator seemed rather insignificant.
When the sun rose, three cultivators flew up from below the mountain, one of whom was Jin Lema. Upon Xu Feng's exit from seclusion, Zhou Yu, who had gifted him a hundred years' worth of elixirs, surprisingly did not come.
Xu Feng sheathed his sword and welcomed Jin Lema at the mountain peak. "Friend Jin, it's been a long time," he said. The last time he saw Jin Lema was twenty years ago.
"You..." Jin Lema rubbed his eyes in disbelief. "You actually advanced to the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul?"
Xu Feng replied, "It's just luck. Compared to you, Friend Jin, I'm far behind."
Jin Lema sighed, "If I had your speed, I would have probably already become a Divine Separation Stage Cultivator." Jin Lema then introduced two companions who had come with him: one was named Xu Wuxu and the other Xu Wujue. Both possessed Late Stage of Nascent Soul strength and were collateral disciples of the Xu family.
"Xu Feng," Jin Lema continued, "I didn't expect you to advance so quickly. If Jin Liaoyuan knew about this from beyond the grave, he could rest in peace." Mentioning Jin Liaoyuan made Xu Feng sigh as well; despite his immense talent, Jin Liaoyuan had passed away young—a significant loss for Xian Dao.
Xu Wuxu and Xu Wujue were not under Jin Lema's command; they had come to escort Xu Feng back. Along the way, they had heard Jin Lema praise Xu Feng highly but were somewhat disappointed upon seeing that Xu Feng only had strength at the mid-level of Yuan Ying.
"You are Xu Feng? You have quite a reputation," Xu Wuxu remarked.
Noticing a hint of sarcasm in his tone, Xu Feng remained unbothered and replied, "I am indeed Xu Feng. And you two are...?"
"Xu Wuxu," came the response.
"Xu Wujue."
"Xu Feng said, 'You both are very polite.'"
"Xu Wujue replied, 'Today is the day you leave seclusion. Eldest Sister sent us to pick you up and take you to the Chaotic Sea.'"
"'Chaotic Sea?' Xu Feng wondered why Xu Ruchu had arranged this. The Chaotic Sea is a deep sea in the Xuan Continent, where fierce beasts roam. Only Nascent Soul Stage and Divine Separation Stage Cultivators dare to venture there."
"Jin Lema explained, 'Eldest Sister went to the Chaotic Sea with family experts three years ago. Before she left, she instructed that after you leave seclusion, you should go find her in the Chaotic Sea. I just returned myself.' Currently, Xu Feng was a subordinate of Sister Xu, and Xu Ruchu had the authority to summon him."
"Remembering Xu Ruchu's kindness, Xu Feng said, 'Alright, let's go now.'"
"Xu Wujue and the others thought that Xu Feng would delay a bit, but they were surprised by his promptness. He said, 'Good, let's go.' The two of them took Xu Feng and flew down the mountain, leaving Jin Lema behind."
"Xu Wuxu said, 'Leader Jin has been at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul for over two hundred years. This time he suddenly gained enlightenment and touched upon the threshold of promotion. Eldest Sister specifically asked him to return for seclusion; your cave will be used by him in the future.'"
"So that's how it is. Jin Lema is Xu Ruchu's personal bodyguard. He wouldn't have left her side unless he was on the verge of a breakthrough."
"After leaving Shaoyang Mountain, the three flew straight to the Chaotic Sea."
"The Chaotic Sea is one of the 'Four Seas', without a clear port, located deep in the ocean."
"The near shore is called the Fish Sea, which is for mortals to fish in. Five thousand miles in is the Raging Sea, where waves are furious and Sea Demons begin to appear, mostly beasts at the Golden Core Stage. Further ahead, one hundred thousand miles leads to the Chaotic Sea, where beasts are all above level seven. Without cultivators at or above the Yuan Ying stage entering the Chaotic Sea, it is likely to end badly."
"As for the final area, the Abandoned Sea, there are almost no human cultivators found there because it is merciless; even kings among beasts reside there. The deeper one goes, the denser the Spiritual Energy, which is more beneficial for cultivation. High-level beasts do not come near shore because it does not benefit their cultivation, similar to the layout of the Beast Wasteland."
Xu Wuxu and his brother had only heard of Xu Feng, who was highly regarded by their elder sister, but they had never seen him in action. Upon realizing that Xu Feng had only reached the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul and had just recently advanced, they couldn't help but feel a competitive spirit arise within them.
The three of them flew faster and faster through the sky. At first, Xu Feng thought that Xu Wuxu and his brother were in a hurry for some urgent matter, but soon he could tell from their expressions that they were eager to test his abilities. After the incident with the Immortal Lord, Xu Feng felt his own weakness and powerlessness. As the newly appointed Lord of Fragrance, his mindset had changed; it was time to make some waves.
With a slight increase in speed, Xu Feng quickly left the two brothers far behind, leaving Xu Wuxu and his brother sweating in embarrassment. What kind of freak is this? So fast! Their elder sister truly has an eye for talent.
Having advanced to the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, Xu Feng's overall strength had significantly improved. Not only Xu Wuxu, but even Jin Lema couldn't compare.
After flying for a while, they finally entered the ocean area, which was the entrance to Daming Lake District, closest to the Xu family.
In the vast Fish Sea spanning five thousand miles, ordinary fishermen occasionally cast their nets to catch fish. This time of year, with calm waters, was an excellent opportunity for fishing.
The three of them crossed the Fish Sea in just two hours and entered the Raging Sea. The Raging Sea was a territory inhabited by fierce beasts, ranging from levels four to Sixth Level. Foundation Establishment Practitioners could barely enter but could only operate at the edges; encountering a Sixth Level beast would mean certain death.
Within the Raging Sea were many islands, home to various rare trees and Spirit Fruits. In some caves, one could even find the remains and inner cores of fierce beasts—treasures that attracted cultivators to take risks and were also great places for cultivation experiences.
The beasts in the Raging Sea posed no threat to Xu Feng. The three flew straight through it; in just two hours, they covered a hundred thousand miles. With Xu Feng's greatly enhanced strength, it was no challenge at all. However, Xu Wuxu and Xu Wujue were exhausted and panting heavily. To avoid losing face in front of Xu Feng, they gritted their teeth and persevered.
Finally, they found an island at the entrance of the Chaotic Sea where they could stop. Xu Wuxu and his brother could no longer care about appearances and took the time to recover.
Just a hundred miles ahead lay the Chaotic Sea. Xu Ruchu had been there for three years already; no one knew where she was. Three years was merely a fleeting moment for a Yuan Ying Cultivator.
After taking a few pills to regain his strength, Xu Wuxu raised his hand to cast a Messaging Talisman and said, "We'll wait here; it's too dangerous inside, and I can't pinpoint our elder sister's exact location." Since Xu Wuxu and Xu Wujue had separated midway, with Xu Ruchu wandering through millions of miles of Chaotic Sea without anyone to assist her, finding her was nearly impossible.
While waiting, Xu Wuxu began explaining the purpose of their trip to sea to Xu Feng.
Originally, this expedition was not solely organized by the Xu family, but rather in collaboration with the Shennong Valley farmers to hunt for Soul Beasts. A team of twenty was formed, primarily consisting of five Divine Separation Stage Cultivators from Shennong Valley, with the Xu family providing support.
The Xu family also dispatched five Divine Separation Practitioners, along with ten Yuan Ying Cultivators, including the brothers Xu Ruchu and Xu Wuxu, as well as Jin Lema, who had just departed. Xu Feng replaced Jin Lema in this mission.
Although Xu Ruchu only possessed Mid Stage of Nascent Soul strength, she was the leader of the Xu family's contingent in this operation, and all five Divine Separation Practitioners had to follow her orders. As for how the Xu family became involved with Shennong Valley, that was beyond Xu Wuxu's knowledge.
The combined forces of the two families consisted of ten Yuan Ying and ten Separation of Spirit cultivators. In the perilous Chaotic Sea, they could only be considered an average force; one misstep could lead to total annihilation.
The wind picked up at sea, and the waves grew larger before rain began to fall. The three sought refuge in a cave on an island. This cave had been left by an unnamed cultivator who likely sought shelter from storms here but never made it out again, leaving behind a pile of white bones as his final trace.
Treasure hunting overseas is inherently dangerous; with good luck, one can return laden with riches; with bad luck, one may not return at all.
By the third day, the winds and waves finally calmed down. At noon, sunlight illuminated the surface of the sea brightly.
Amidst the white light, a group of cultivators flew over. Xu Ruchu stood on the left side, her hair slightly disheveled, adding to her wild beauty.
"Big sister," Xu Feng flew out of the cave and approached Xu Ruchu.
Seeing that Xu Feng had indeed advanced to Yuan Ying and reached Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, Xu Ruchu joyfully said, "Xu Feng, you have great potential; you've advanced to Mid Stage of Nascent Soul so quickly. Congratulations!"
"Thanks to big sister's support," Xu Feng replied.
Suddenly, Xu Wuxu asked, "Big sister, where is my Shishu?"
Xu Ruchu's expression darkened as she replied, "He died; Elder Xu Heng also died." Upon hearing this, both Xu Wuxu and Xu Wujue were overwhelmed with grief and began to cry loudly. Their Shishu was one of the five Divine Separation Practitioners who had come out on this expedition, and they never expected him to perish in the Chaotic Sea.
Hearing the cries of Xu Wuxu, a green-clad cultivator said angrily, "Those of the Xian Dao, what’s there to cry about? If you die, you die. You lost two people, but didn’t we from Shennong Valley also lose two?" This person was Nongmu, one of the five Divine Separation Practitioners from Shennong Valley. Only five had come this time, and now only three remained.
For three years, the Xu Farming Team had found four Soul Beasts in the Chaotic Sea but had failed to capture any, instead losing four experts at the Divine Separation Stage. This cost was extraordinarily high, and it was unclear what agreement the Xu family had reached with Shennong Valley that would lead them to exert such effort.
Shennong Valley aimed to hunt a Soul Beast at the Nascent Soul Stage, but these Soul Beasts were exceptionally cunning and powerful, fighting on their home turf. Capturing one was incredibly difficult. Aware of their slim chances of success, Shennong Valley invited the Xu family to join them, hoping to leverage their numbers for a better outcome. However, every time they seemed close to success, the Soul Beasts inexplicably escaped, resulting in the deaths of four Separation of Spirit experts.
Standing beside Nongmu were his two fellow disciples, one named Nongye and the other Farming. Nongye had the worst temper and coldly remarked, "Sister Xu, we came all this way just to rescue this Mid Stage of Nascent Soul child?"
Xu Ruchu naturally did not respond kindly and retorted sarcastically, "So what if we did? No matter how bad it is, at least someone from our Xu family came." The implication was clear: they had people present while Shennong Valley had lost one after another.
Nongye angrily replied, "If elder sister doesn’t want to help Shennong Valley, you can just leave."
Seeing that things were escalating poorly, Xu Qingshan, a Divine Separation Stage Cultivator from the Xu family, interjected, "Friend Nongmu speaks too harshly. Hunting Soul Beasts is no easy task; we must not let ourselves become disorganized."
Nongmu also calmed Nongye down. Both sides had been running around in the Chaotic Sea for three years without any gains and were filled with frustration.
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