Chapter 328: Great Elder, You Have Changed
Listening to Jia Longxuan's pleas for mercy,
Xu Nansheng and the other two felt a deep sense of pride within. They had never been clear about the level of Shen Feng's cultivation; now, seeing Shen Feng ignite even the Lifebound Flame, was there anyone in the Martial Arts World who could stop his progress?
Shen Feng temporarily retracted the Limitless Emperor Flame back into his Dantian, eyes fixed on Jia Longxuan, who was kowtowing on the ground.
He had originally only wanted to learn about the current situation of Death Island from Jia Longxuan and his companions!
Jia Longxuan wasn't utterly ruthless; when Shen Feng asked him to stand up from the ground,
because he had been kowtowing too forcefully and rapidly, a golden bronze key fell out of his clothing.
The key must have been hung around his neck, usually hidden inside his clothes.
Shen Feng's gaze was immediately locked onto the key.
Seeing Shen Feng staring intently at him, Jia Longxuan broke out into cold sweat and his body suddenly stiffened, particularly when he saw Shen Feng bend down; he was so frightened that he began to fart continuously, the sound of "Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!" ceaselessly arising.
Shen Feng's eyes narrowed with concern that Jia Longxuan might not be able to hold back from defecating; he said, "Rest assured, I have no intention of killing you for the time being. Let me see the key that was hung around your neck."
Upon hearing this, Jia Longxuan sighed in relief, frantically took off the key from his neck, and handed it over to Shen Feng.
After accepting the key, Shen Feng roughly sensed it and then asked, "Where did this key come from?"
Jia Longxuan glanced at Ding Wangyun; the key was related to the secrets of the Three Gods Palace. Although he was indeed afraid of death, he still had some bottom lines. He pleaded, "Senior Shen, may I have a few words with the Great Elder in private? This key is tied to the survival of our Three Gods Palace, and we need to discuss it before we can tell you."
Shen Feng waved his hand nonchalantly and sat down on a chair in the living room, considering that Jia Longxuan wasn't completely useless: "I'll give you two minutes."
"But you'd better think carefully before you speak. I have plenty of ways to know if you're lying. Remember, you sought trouble with me today, so you should pay some price, right?"
Having said this,
Shen Feng gazed out at the distant sea through the window, planning to check it out later.
Meanwhile, Jia Longxuan and Ding Wangyun entered a bedroom, closed the door behind them, and just as Jia Longxuan was about to speak,
Ding Wangyun made a gesture to keep quiet, took a piece of paper and a pen from the side and wrote: "Let's communicate this way. Are you sure you want to tell him about the key?"
Jia Longxuan took the pen and wrote: "What else can we do! The secret of the key is just a legend. Even if we don't tell him now, would Senior Shen not go to the Three Gods Palace himself? If that happens, the Three Gods Palace might disappear from this world; it's better to be frank with Senior Shen now. I feel Senior Shen is not a demon who would wantonly kill people."
Ding Wangyun's face was very solemn as he wrote: "Suit yourself! However, I'm old and would like to retain whatever dignity I have left. Although his cultivation is indeed strong, I want to keep my face intact. You go and tell him yourself!"
Jia Longxuan knew the Great Elder's personality; within the Three Gods Palace, Ding Wangyun was a stubborn old man whom many disciples feared, simply because he never showed a smile to anyone.
After wrapping up their discussion,
Jia Longxuan walked out, followed by an unwilling Ding Wangyun.
As Shen Feng's attention returned to them, Jia Longxuan recounted the origins of the key.
It turned out that within the Three Gods Palace, a mine had been passed down—an ancestral mine that was said to be the lifeline of the Three Gods Palace, a secret kept from the outside world.
But even Innate Peak experts could not excavate deeply into the mine any longer, and over time, the mine became forbidden territory within the Three Gods Palace; no one knew exactly what lay at the deep end of the mine.
This key is one of the keys to the mine's gate, and it requires the simultaneous turn of five keys to open the stone door of the mine.
The other four keys are kept by the remaining members of the Three Gods Palace.
Of course, it is said that this key was forged by the ancestors of the Three Gods Palace using metals found within the mine.
After listening to Jia Longxuan's account, Shen Feng nodded slightly, sensing that the other party was not lying.
It wouldn't be long before Shen Feng could completely break through to a level above Innate, and he wanted to forge a suitable weapon for himself.
The metal of this key was extraordinary; it seemed that the mine must contain Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures suitable for weapon forging. After dealing with the affairs of the Shen Family back home, he planned to visit the Three Gods Palace.
Touching Jia Longxuan's forehead with his finger, Shen Feng said, "Do not resist my power, or bear the consequences."
Upon hearing this, Jia Longxuan naturally did not dare to disobey.
Soon, Shen Feng's Divine Sense Power penetrated into Jia Longxuan's forehead, leaving behind a Divine Sense Brand in his mind.
Then, Shen Feng appeared in front of Ding Wangyun, again touching the other's forehead with his finger.
Ding Wangyun could only grit his teeth and comply.
Considering they might be useful in the future, Shen Feng left a Divine Sense Brand in each of them and said, "Your lives are temporarily in my hands now. Once I successfully obtain what I desire from the Three Gods Palace, I will grant you your freedom."
Jia Longxuan and Ding Wangyun indeed felt as if something had been added to their minds, fearing that with just a thought from Shen Feng, their heads would explode instantaneously, and all their hope was lost.
Seeing that Jia Longxuan was somewhat cooperative and considering the need to visit the Three Gods Palace in the future to retrieve some items, Shen Feng took out a porcelain bottle from his storage ring.
With their heads bowed, Jia Longxuan and Ding Wangyun did not see this action.
Shen Feng casually poured out a One-Spirit Pill from the bottle and said to Jia Longxuan, "Eat it. It's good for you."
Now that his life was in Shen Feng's hands, what was the worst that could happen? Jia Longxuan promptly swallowed the One-Spirit Pill.
Shen Feng indifferently said, "Immediately start circulating your Cultivation Technique on the spot. It may be a bit painful; just endure it for a while."
The One-Spirit Pill could help those with Acquired State Cultivation Level advance by a minor stage. Shen Feng was effectively giving a slap followed by a sweet date.
After sensing the changes within his body, Jia Longxuan immediately sat down cross-legged and continuously circulated his Cultivation Technique within.
As time slowly passed, and being a person of the Acquired State Seventh Layer, he had a much stronger endurance. When the momentum of his body surged, allowing him to successfully step into the Acquired State Eighth Layer, Ding Wangyun, standing beside him, instantly widened his eyes in shock. What kind of Spiritual Medicine was this that allowed Jia Longxuan to directly advance by a minor stage?
Feeling the advancement in his cultivation, Jia Longxuan opened his eyes and couldn't wait to get up from the ground. He was now so excited he was at a loss for words, suddenly feeling that if he followed closely in Senior Shen's footsteps from now on, perhaps he could crush many so-called geniuses. The despair in his heart was completely transformed into hope and excitement. He continuously bent over and bowed, "Thank you, Senior Shen. Thank you for your guidance!"
With envy filling his heart and thinking of Shen Feng's capabilities, Ding Wangyun's thoughts shifted—perhaps there were pills that could enhance the strength of someone at the Innate stage. He had been stuck at the Initial Stage of Innate far too long. His serious, old face suddenly filled with a flattering smile. He took a step forward, rushed to Shen Feng, and respectfully poured a cup of tea. After personally handing it to Shen Feng, he said with utmost respect, "Senior Shen, you must be thirsty. Please have some tea to moisten your throat."
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Isn't this the same Great Elder who was just talking about preserving his dignity? Look at his ingratiating behavior! Could he be any less shameless?
Jia Longxuan watched as Ding Wangyun, who had just exhibited such character in the room, had suddenly changed his demeanor entirely! Could it be that the Great Elder was possessed by the spirit of a lackey?
Jia Longxuan was dumbfounded, nearly popping his eyes out of their sockets, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Great Elder, you have changed!"