Chapter 2724 - 2716: Revenge Arrives (Second Update)

Chapter 2724: Chapter 2716: Revenge Arrives (Second Update)

"The matter of Wanhuan Sect?" True Immortal Wu Xi was taken aback, "What’s it got to do with our Seven Emotions Path?"

The Seven Emotions Path certainly knew about the regulations set at White Pebble Beach and that the Wanhuan Sect later intervened to obstruct them. However, internally, there was significant disagreement about offering rewards—it’s indeed the usual style of the Seven Emotions Path; they often have differing opinions on major issues.

This couldn’t be helped, as the path encompasses the seven emotions, with approaches varying widely. It would be peculiar if there were no disagreements.

Only matters of great right and wrong, such as battles against other races, prompt rapid decisions within the path. Other issues, regardless of importance, typically do not see decisions made swiftly, which is practically unique to the Seven Emotions Path.

Thus, the path has rules stating that without consensus, actions should not be taken arbitrarily to avoid creating internal conflicts.

Otherwise, someone would suggest participating in the offering, while others bear a grudge against Feng Jun for once rewarding the True Sage Jiu Si, and the two factions would start fighting.

Later, some even suggested supporting the Wanhuan Sect, which was simply unheard of.

However, regardless of disagreements, everyone agreed that the magical treasures at White Pebble Beach were quite amazing, and crafting a set was indeed necessary.

True Immortal Wu Xi was now quite puzzled; isn’t offering rewards voluntary? Have we done wrong by not doing so?

Feng Jun initially hadn’t considered this until hearing Elder Bian Ji’s words, which made him suddenly realize. He then expressed with a smile, "I’ve recently been at odds with the Wanhuan Sect, so after crafting the magical treasures for your family, I have a small request."

Wu Xi nodded with a beaming smile, "Mountain Master Feng, please go ahead. However, the Seven Emotions Path encourages individual expression, even if I agree, the path might have varying opinions later, requiring further communication."

His words were tactful and flexible, but Feng Jun wasn’t concerned. He earnestly stated, "My request is simple: the magical treasure is for personal use only; even when entertaining visiting Daoist friends, just don’t entertain anyone from the Wanhuan Sect."

This request wasn’t really too high, but Wu Xi understood the family’s way of doing things. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Those who crafted magical treasures earlier didn’t receive this request, did they?"

"Previously, those were clan practitioners’ magical treasures imprinted with bloodline marks," Feng Jun replied without hesitation, "The only sect practitioners’ magical treasure is from the Taixu Sect—the last batch I crafted. I don’t think they’ll attempt the Wanhuan Sect’s trials anytime soon."

The Taixu sect was mocked by bandits, infuriating them, and then faced setbacks at the Wanhuan Sect, leaving them boiling with anger.

Wu Xi, of course, understood this, so he nodded with a smile, "I agree to this condition for now and will report back."

What results will come from reporting back is beyond his control.

Feng Jun wasn’t clear about how chaotic things might get within the Seven Emotions Path, but he could discern that True Immortal Wu Xi’s words weren’t deeply committed, so he added, "If the promise isn’t fulfilled, I won’t be responsible for the magical treasure’s maintenance."

"Maintenance of the magical treasure..." True Immortal Wu Xi finally realized why Feng Jun was so confident. His agreement wasn’t just about selling the magical treasure, but also the after-sales service, so he wasn’t worried about them paying lip service.

Unlike Feng Jun who had considered the potential replacement of after-sales support after being knocked off, buyers generally wouldn’t think of all these. His only consideration was that with this reason, the path would likely stop chattering endlessly.

Thus, he straightforwardly agreed and stated, "I’ll report this immediately to the path, none should oppose."

"I also need to consult within the path," Elder Bian Ji stood up as well, "Let them notify Wanhuan Sect that my elixirs won’t be sold to them anymore."

True Immortal Wu Xi was startled, glanced at him again, and asked skeptically, "Alchemy Dao’s ranking... should be quite low, right?"

He kept a keen eye on order rankings daily, knowing that Alchemy Dao’s registration time wasn’t long, and the reason he cared about the later rankings was because some elders in the Seven Emotions Path believed that a single magical treasure isn’t enough; at least three are necessary—even the Ji Family has two.

Yet other elders argued that one is sufficient; as for having three... who will provide, Extreme Spirit?

Ultimately, this was the trend within the Seven Emotions Path—top issues attract vigorous debate, while lesser issues attract minor squabbles. It’s not about causing internal strife but rather each emotion pursuing its own path, refining one’s path quicker with external challenges.

Elder Bian Ji glanced at him, "The ranking of Alchemy Dao’s magical treasures is low, but my personal affairs aren’t."

A day and a half later, Jing Ling completed crafting the magical treasures for the Seven Emotions Path. Although Feng Jun had adjusted two more sets of magical treasures, Yi Jue stated that subsequent crafting would be postponed as she also wanted to join in the Feign Death Pill simulation.

Indeed, Feng Jun found her helpful during Formation Path simulation, and she’s equally helpful in Alchemy Dao simulation.

Since most materials for pills are Spirit Plants and Spiritual Objects, and Spirit Plant Path itself includes alchemy techniques, notably the renowned Wood-based Alchemy Method, which, though not mainstream in Alchemy Dao, has its own ingenious aspects.

It is said that Feng Jun has postponed the time for refining magical treasures again, leaving many cultivators helpless. However, they can’t express their irritation and can only smile and say, "Refining four magical treasures in ten days, it’s indeed time to take a good rest."

Meanwhile, the Wanhuan Sect received a puzzling message, "Elder Bian Ji has submitted a declaration: from now on, elixirs he refines will no longer be sold to the Wanhuan Sect? This guy indeed has some screws loose... Can we really designate the alchemist when buying pills in the Alchemy Dao?"

"Yes, during the year, how many pills have we bought from the Alchemy Dao?"

The Wanhuan Sect only purchases elixirs through sect channels from the Alchemy Dao, fulfilling half a percent of the sect’s total demand. If it weren’t for the fact that this half percent mostly constitutes high-end elixirs, stopping this channel altogether wouldn’t matter.

Precisely because of this, Elder Bian Ji remarked, the symbolic significance outweighs the actual impact.

Not to mention, elixir purchases aren’t calculated this way; the half percent only includes sect procurement, while private purchasing quantities are much higher, accounting for almost thirty to fifty percent of the Wanhuan Sect’s high-end elixir market.

Of course, these private purchases require connections; just sending a loose cultivator to the Alchemy Dao with a spirit stone won’t make a purchase.

If the Alchemy Dao were to cut off the Wanhuan Sect’s needs in private purchases, it would almost equate to a prelude to war.

Clearly, the cultivators of the Wanhuan Sect downplayed this declaration, not realizing the implications. Although Elder Bian Ji is known for his oddity, his prowess in the Alchemy Dao is equally renowned.

Under his guidance, if half of the alchemists were to follow suit, how terrifying a crisis might the Wanhuan Sect face?

However, the next day brought new news, and the upper echelons of the Wanhuan Sect could no longer remain calm, "The Seven Emotions Path refuses entry to this sect’s disciples to trial magical treasures?"

To put it plainly, the Wanhuan Sect had planted spies in Kunhao, targeting both Feng Jun and White Pebble Beach.

They had established branches in Kunhao originally, but the Yinsha Sect offended Feng Jun so severely that any attempt to conduct activities at White Pebble Beach was closely monitored, forcing the sect to dispatch several Golden Core and Trace-less realm cultivators downworld to investigate.

Understanding Feng Jun’s prognostic abilities well, the dispatches downworld dared not be conducted by disciples who were directly affiliated; especially after the bandit incident erupted, several pretended disciples of Wanhuan Sect quickly retreated to the Yinsha Sect, promptly transmitted across worlds.

Currently at White Pebble Beach, only three or four cultivators remain who seem to have minimal connections with the Wanhuan Sect, yet they really do harbor sentiments towards it, including even clan practitioners.

Among them, there is a spy associated with a disciple from the Seven Emotions Path—a very normal scenario for ordinary cultivators.

This disciple from the Seven Emotions Path also knows that this Kunhao cultivator harbors sentiments towards the Wanhuan Sect—her friends are all disciples of the Wanhuan Sect, and they have even promised to help her enter a Wanhuan Sect annex in the future.

Kunhao cultivator approached this confidante from the Seven Emotions Path, suggesting that since there were few people, could a spot be arranged?

Of course, moving arrangements don’t solely rely on persuasive words; necessary gestures must be made, and spirit stones exchanged as necessary. However, as long as she can achieve her goal, even if it requires more spirit stones to obscure her presence, it would be a bonus.

Nevertheless, the Seven Emotions Path disciple regretfully expressed, "I really can’t help you this time. True Immortal Wu Xi has stated on behalf of the Path that no one associated with the Wanhuan Sect is allowed entry; if one is discovered, a series of related individuals will be dealt with."

Don’t assume that sect discipline is necessarily less brutal than clan private legislature; sometimes the handling is harsher than directly killing someone, not to mention that this won’t be about "finding a scapegoat," but directly addressing everyone involved.

This situation is almost a red-line warning; generally speaking, sects emphasize "stopping at nothing."

Kunhao cultivator tried to probe further, "Seriously? What exactly happened... I haven’t even joined the Wanhuan Sect."

Her confidante didn’t keep it a secret—the crucial thing was when True Immortal Wu Xi announced the matter, he didn’t emphasize confidentiality. He merely expressed that this was a request from Mountain Master Feng, and the sect had already made a promise, one that everyone should know: trust stands above all.

Kunhao cultivator still held some disbelief, but did not linger and only inquired whether, once magical treasures were transported back, Wanhuan Sect disciples could enter the Seven Emotions Path as guests to trial them?

She hadn’t joined the Wanhuan Sect—not even an annex—but she already regarded herself as a potential affiliate.

However, her confidante continued to shake her head, explaining that this issue had also been addressed by True Immortal Wu Xi, who stated that Mountain Master Feng, being adept at prognostication, would surely know what actions had been taken with the magical treasures he personally refined. Hence, everyone should refrain from petty tricks.

Kunhao cultivator exclaimed in shock, "You took away the magical treasure and he can still detect what was done with it. Dare you use such treasures?"

Her confidante dismissively replied, "This question has been asked. True Immortal Wu Xi remarked that given the complexity of these magical treasures, they will require maintenance, upkeep, and possibly repair one day. Do you truly believe Mountain Master Feng is so easily fooled?"

Having thoroughly extracted all information, Kunhao cultivator increasingly sensed the gravity of the situation and promptly reported it.