webnovelfull Chapter 246 The Current State of the Witch Clan: Continuing the Search for Fragments
Chapter 246 The Current State of the Witch Clan: Continuing the Search for Fragments
He knew that if he could gather all the fragments together, the mysterious sword would unleash unimaginable and terrifying power.
At that time, even Ling Feng himself might not be able to estimate just how powerful it would become.
Moreover, Ling Feng is about to embark on a journey to a higher-level world, and no one knows what kind of hardships and dangers await him ahead.
In this situation, having such a powerful magic weapon as a trump card for survival would undoubtedly greatly increase his chances of survival.
Therefore, Ling Feng made up his mind that even if he had to dig three feet into the ground and search the entire world of Jade Dynasty, he would definitely find those mysterious sword fragments scattered everywhere!
Besides, since Ling Feng has decided to leave, no one can say for sure when he will be able to return to this world.
Therefore, Biyao must be properly settled no matter what!
After all, if Biyao were to encounter some misfortune when Lingfeng returns, it would truly be a cause for deep regret!
Moreover, there are still many unsolved mysteries in this world, which makes Ling Feng very curious.
Now that Ling Feng is practically invincible here, he plans to unveil these mysteries to satisfy his intense curiosity.
Having made up his mind, Ling Feng went straight out of seclusion.
After Ling Feng emerged from his seclusion, he explained his plans to everyone.
First, he planned to personally visit Incense Valley to thoroughly investigate the situation of the Witch Clan.
No one had any objection to Ling Feng's decision!
It's worth mentioning that Ling Feng is not traveling alone this time; Bi Yao will be accompanying him.
As for the safety of the area with tens of thousands of people, Ling Feng had considered it very thoroughly.
He left all his demonic beast pets behind to guard Wanrenwang, which was enough to ensure Wanrenwang's safety.
At the same time, Ling Feng generously gifted Wan Renwang a large quantity of high-quality natural treasures, all of which were rare and precious items in the world.
The reason Ling Feng was so generous was that he knew that only if Wan Renwang could quickly regain his former strength could he protect Bi Yao's safety, and only then could he leave without any worries.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Feng and Bi Yao embarked on a journey to the former Burning Incense Valley headquarters.
When the two arrived at their destination, the sight before them left them speechless—the place had been reduced to ruins, a scene of utter devastation. The once magnificent buildings were now nothing but crumbling walls, from which one could barely glimpse their former glory.
In fact, such a tragic situation is somewhat understandable. After all, when the Beast God led countless ferocious monsters from the Hundred Thousand Mountains to invade the Divine Continent, this place happened to be their inevitable route, so naturally they could not escape the calamity.
Ling Feng was not deterred by the dilapidated scene, but instead calmed down and began to explore the place.
After a long and arduous search, he successfully tracked down the whereabouts of the witch clan!
It turned out that the Wu tribe had unexpectedly discovered a magma pool hidden deep beneath the Xuanhuo Altar, which was the very place where the fire qilin had been suppressed in the past.
When they sensed the unusual activity emanating from within the Ten Thousand Mountains, they knew they were no match for it and immediately retreated to this secluded place. Only then did they manage to escape the calamity and avoid the destruction of their entire tribe.
Although the harsh environment posed a great threat to their survival, this hardship was far better than being completely wiped out.
When Ling Feng finally found them, their situation was truly miserable.
They were all dressed in rags, looked haggard, and had many wounds on their bodies.
You must understand, that lava pool is not a place where ordinary people can stay for long!
Inside, molten lava churns, its temperature so high that anyone who gets even a little too close will be instantly incinerated.
However, in order to save their lives, they had no choice but to cower here.
When they heard that it was safe outside, they were overjoyed, their happiness overflowing, and they were deeply grateful to Ling Feng.
Despite the crowd's expressions of gratitude, Ling Feng remained indifferent.
For him, the favors he had bestowed upon the witch clan were far more than just this.
Even if the Wu tribe spent a lifetime repaying, it would still be difficult to pay back the debt.
And so, Ling Feng and Bi Yao stayed in this place for several days.
Coincidentally, during this period, Ling Feng unexpectedly obtained two fragments of a mysterious sword from the Wu Clan.
After obtaining the fragments, Ling Feng fused them together without hesitation.
At this point, he was one step closer to completing the mysterious sword.
Ling Feng then decided to take Bi Yao on a brand new journey.
He plans to visit each sect one by one, not only to find the remaining fragments of the mysterious sword, but also to take the opportunity to explore the mysteries in the original work that have not yet been solved.
Biyao naturally had no objection to Ling Feng's arrangement.
In reality, she secretly longed to stay by Ling Feng's side and travel the world together.
So the two of them set off without hesitation or delay.
Soon, they officially set off.
The next destination was the famous Tianyin Temple.
Although Ling Feng had been here once before and successfully obtained two fragments, the mysterious sword did not yet possess the magical ability of remote detection at that time, so it is very likely that some fragments have slipped through the net.
For this reason, Ling Feng felt it was essential to visit Tianyin Temple again to ensure that he would not miss any clues.
However, Ling Feng felt that Tianyin Temple gave him the same impression as Shaolin Temple in the Tianlong world.
Both their architectural styles and atmospheres bear a striking resemblance.
Most importantly, while the Divine Continent was ravaged by demonic beasts and wars broke out between the righteous and the demonic, Tianyin Temple, which has always been regarded as one of the pillars of the righteous path, chose to close its doors to protect itself and showed no concern for the chaotic situation outside.
This behavior undoubtedly exemplifies the saying "everyone sweeps the snow from their own doorstep" to the extreme.
However, Ling Feng himself was not the kind of chivalrous person who took it upon himself to save the world.
He felt no resentment or desire to step forward and change the situation in the face of Tianyin Temple's inaction.
Instead, he only brought Biyao here to explore possible clues.
When Ling Feng and Bi Yao arrived at Tianyin Temple, they were surprised to find that everyone there treated them with extreme warmth and courtesy.
Unbeknownst to him, the various stories about him that had come from the Qingyun Sect had already spread throughout the martial arts world, making him famous.
Today, he is widely recognized as the number one person in the world. Even prestigious sects like Tianyin Temple dare not easily neglect this renowned figure.
Since the other party was treating him with such courtesy, Ling Feng naturally wouldn't pretend to be reserved.
So, he decided without hesitation to stay at Tianyin Temple for the time being.
Over the next two days, Ling Feng explored almost every corner of the entire Tianyin Temple.
This trip was incredibly fruitful, as he unexpectedly discovered two precious fragments here—the Ice Jade Plate and the Great Compassion Golden Wheel!
The Ice Jade Plate is a rare treasure passed down through generations of Tianyin Temple!
It is said to originate from the distant ancient times, carrying the vicissitudes of time and mysterious power.
The most striking feature of this ice jade plate is its incredibly powerful freezing ability.
Normally, Tianyin Temple uses it to freeze the remains of deceased eminent monks, so that their bodies may not decay and their souls may rest in peace.
The Great Compassion Golden Wheel is also an extraordinary object. As a supreme treasure of orthodox Buddhism, it has always been a powerful tool in the hands of Abbot Puhong.
However, who would have thought that these two precious treasures were actually fragments of a mysterious sword?
Faced with such a rare opportunity, Ling Feng naturally wouldn't miss it easily.
Therefore, he went directly to Abbot Puhong of Tianyin Temple and frankly expressed his strong desire to obtain the Ice Jade Plate and the Great Compassion Golden Wheel.
When Abbot Puhong heard Ling Feng's request, he was not too surprised.
After all, Ling Feng had come to Tianyin Temple before to ask for magical treasures such as the Star Chart and the Reincarnation Bead.
Furthermore, the news that Ling Feng had been asking various sects for magical treasures had already spread far and wide, and was known to everyone.
Therefore, while Abbot Puhong was somewhat curious about Ling Feng's actions, it was also within his expectations.
Despite his doubts about Ling Feng's collection of numerous magical treasures, Abbot Puhong was ultimately a wise man and knew that some things should not be questioned too much.
Therefore, he did not inquire about the reason, but readily agreed, expressing his willingness to hand over the Ice Jade Plate and the Great Compassion Golden Wheel to Ling Feng.
Seeing Abbot Puhong's decisiveness, Ling Feng was equally generous.
He took out two rare and precious materials from the system space as a bargaining chip to exchange for the two fragments.
Both sides demonstrated their utmost sincerity, and the transaction was successfully completed in such a harmonious and amicable atmosphere.
After successfully obtaining the fragment, Ling Feng did not linger and left Tianyin Temple with Biyao.
Ling Feng already knew the next stop on this trip – it was the Qingyun Sect.
In fact, before this, Ling Feng had quite a few interactions with the Qingyun Sect.
He had not only demanded magical artifacts here before, but he had even forcibly taken away their treasured sect's prized possession, the Immortal Execution Sword.
However, despite this, Ling Feng still felt somewhat uneasy.
It should be noted that the mysterious sword's ability to sense other treasures only took effect when the other party used a magical artifact.
But how can anything in this world be completely foolproof?
There will inevitably be some oversights.
Now, with the mysterious sword's enhanced sensing ability, Ling Feng felt that he had to set foot on the Qingyun Sect again to explore it thoroughly.
Before long, Ling Feng and Bi Yao arrived at Qingyun Sect.
Although only a few days had passed since the great war between the righteous and the demonic forces, the Tongtian Peak of the Qingyun Sect had already been ravaged by the aftershocks of the battle.
However, after these days of recovery, the Qingyun Sect is now completely transformed, showing no trace of the great battle it once endured.
When Dao Xuan learned that Ling Feng had come to visit him in person, he naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly welcomed him with the most solemn etiquette.
After all, Ling Feng was practically a savior to the Qingyun Sect. He had helped them on several critical moments, resolving numerous crises they faced.
Therefore, even if the etiquette is elaborate, it is only natural and proper.
Faced with Dao Xuan's incredibly warm hospitality, Ling Feng's expression was unexpectedly calm and composed, showing no sign of restraint whatsoever.
However, he remained silent about his true intentions for coming to Qingyun Sect, like a clam with its lips tightly closed.
Clearly, Ling Feng had already made his plans. He decided to hold back for the time being and first investigate quietly from the shadows.
Once the time is right and the target is definitively identified, then we can carefully consider how to respond.
And so, Ling Feng and his companion temporarily settled down at the Qingyun Sect.
As luck would have it, the news somehow reached the ears of the "three little ones"—they heard that Ling Feng had visited Qingyun Sect and was currently a guest there.
The three children immediately joined hands and went together to find Ling Feng without hesitation.
When the group reunited, their joy was palpable, and naturally, they exchanged warm greetings and pleasantries.
Especially when the village of Caomiao at the foot of the mountain was mentioned, everyone was filled with emotion and couldn't help but sigh.
After chatting warmly for a while, they said goodbye as it was getting late and went their separate ways.
Before parting, they agreed to take Ling Feng and the others to explore the beautiful scenery and unique landscapes of Qingyun Sect the next day.
Ling Feng readily agreed to this arrangement, expressing no objection whatsoever.
However, Ling Feng did not intend to place all his hopes on them. Taking advantage of the deep night and the silence of the night, he quietly got up and embarked on a solo exploration of the entire Qingyun Mountain.
The mysterious sword possesses the ability to detect itself, much like a radar scan, leaving almost no corner of this world unexamined, thoroughly and meticulously exploring every aspect of the place.
Moreover, given Ling Feng's current strength, if he intentionally conceals his aura, then probably no one in the entire Qingyun Sect, from top to bottom, would be able to detect his presence.
And so, Ling Feng, like a ghost, silently began a secret investigation of the seven majestic peaks of Qingyun Sect.
It must be said that his behavior was somewhat dishonorable.
However, as the saying goes, "nothing ventured, nothing gained," although the methods were somewhat flawed, it was not entirely fruitless.
Just after Ling Feng successfully explored the other six peaks besides Xiaozhu Peak, he was fortunate enough to find several fragments of a mysterious sword!
Upon seeing this, Ling Feng was overjoyed and quickly marked them one by one, secretly planning to go directly to Sect Leader Dao Xuan the next day to propose exchange terms.
In fact, given Ling Feng's current abilities, he had every opportunity to take possession of these fragments on the spot.
However, he simply wouldn't stoop to doing that.
He firmly believed that as long as he truthfully informed Sect Leader Xuan of his intention to exchange, the other party would not refuse his reasonable proposal.
Of course, if Sect Leader Dao Xuan really refuses to agree at that time, Ling Feng wouldn't mind waiting until then to find another way to forcibly seize it.