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Chapter 892 - Chapter 892 Chapter 892 Spirit Beast Garden

Chapter 892: Chapter 892: Spirit Beast Garden Chapter 892: Chapter 892: Spirit Beast Garden Feng Jun stepped out of the Stone Gate and saw the people who had come out ahead of him standing not far away, as a drizzle had started to fall in the mountains.

Feng Tianyang and Zhang Dongyuan were holding up a piece of waterproof canvas, sheltering the little Daoist nun embracing the scrolls underneath it.

Feng Jun raised his hand and produced a Big Sun Umbrella, then conjured a chair, “Come sit over here.”

Had it not been for the rain, those who had emerged earlier would have found themselves in an awkward position, uncertain how to start a conversation with Feng Jun.

This gesture from Master Feng immediately eased the atmosphere.

Elder Guo then felt comfortable enough to ask, “Master, does this mean the secret realm here is a Magical Treasure with an Artifact Spirit?”

“It’s hard to say whether it’s a Magical Treasure,” Feng Jun replied with a smile, “Actually, Artifact Spirits can potentially arise within magic artifacts, and those that form naturally can sometimes have even more potential.”

A whole minor world, and you think it’s just a magical treasure? Elder Guo, your imagination is still not rich enough.

Right after that, Tang Wenji spoke up, her tone slightly disgruntled, “Why did Director Guan also send you out? Isn’t that a bit… improper?”

While everyone had this question on their minds, only she dared to voice it.

“What’s improper about it?” Feng Jun chuckled, “After all, the treasure of Danxia Celestial Part has its owner. If they want to have a private conversation, do you expect me to insist on staying?”

“I didn’t mean that,” Tang Wenji quickly denied, “I’m worried she might harm Director Guan, no matter what, she seems to originate from the same source as a ghost.”

Hearing this, the arms of the little Daoist nun holding the scroll began to tremble slightly. She wanted to ask a question, but with all the high-level Daoist practitioners present, she felt she didn’t have the standing to speak.

However, Feng Jun was very forthcoming, “Wenji, don’t talk nonsense. That person probably wouldn’t harm anyone… And don’t pry. Director Guan will tell us what we need to know sooner or later. Asking about things that aren’t our business won’t do any good.”

Hearing this, Daoist Master Autumn from Zhongnan Mountain nodded and agreed, “Master Feng speaks wisely. We cultivators should just let things take their natural course…”

Guan Shanyue didn’t keep everyone waiting long, and after about half an hour, she appeared, holding a bamboo basket in her hand.

Her eyes were a bit red, but her mood seemed good. She greeted everyone with a salute and said with a smile, “I apologize for keeping you all waiting, and for the neglect. Danxia Celestial Part will surely offer a modest gift in return later on.”

“We can do without gifts,” the leader of Siming Mountain spoke up cheerfully. “We just want to know what happened. Director Guan invited us to witness, and we have come, but… we’re still in the dark.”

“How should I put it?” Guan Shanyue hesitated for a moment before bringing out the pre-arranged plan. “This is a precious treasure of Magu Mountain. The Artifact Spirit has also awakened… It will be a great place for cultivation in the future.”

Her answer left everyone dissatisfied. Daoist Master Autumn raised his voice, “Director Guan, you are being too dismissive… We want to hear the details. Can we cultivate here because of its Yin attributes, or is it like a Spirit Gathering Array type of place?”

What kind of person was Director Guan to tolerate such questioning? Her eyes widened, “What now, does this treasure belong to your family or mine? If it’s mine, why should I tell you about its benefits? Are you planning to rob me of it?”

What could Daoist Master Autumn do, cunning as he was? He chuckled dismissively, “You’re overthinking it, Director Guan. With Master Feng here to oversee, who would dare to harbor such thoughts? We just want to be clear so we can share resources where possible.”

“That’s right,” Tang Wenji timely jumped in. She was rather hung up on not being allowed to stay inside earlier–it’s said that sometimes women can indeed be petty.

Of course, she didn’t show too strong opposition, merely giving an example, “My Maoshan’s Spiritual Spring is open to the public, and our Spirit Gathering Array… is also being used by other fellow Daoists.”

This was indeed true. Although the Spiritual Spring was only accessible on the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month, some access was better than none; external Daoists could cultivate near the Spirit Gathering Array, no more than two persons at one time, but sharing resources had definitely taken place.

Feng Tianyang wasn’t particularly interested in this secret realm–the key thing was that his family already had Inquiry Tea, and soon… they would have a Spirit Gathering Array. If he pushed Guan Shanyue now, others could turn it back on him later.

But he wouldn’t want to offend the Little Celestial Master either. Right now, Maoshan was flourishing, and it was key that the Little Celestial Master seemed to have… a kind of situation with Master Feng. So he cleared his throat, “Fellow Daoists, what matters is Director Guan’s intentions. The way of cultivation must not be compelled.”

Guan Shanyue ignored their words and simply looked towards Feng Jun, “What does Feng Upper Realm think?”

Feng Jun didn’t seem to care and smiled slightly, “I agree with Feng Zhizhang’s point of view. As fellow cultivators, we should cherish the hard-won fate that has brought us together, each with their own fortune, not to be envied… Just don’t be as tasteless as Kunlun.”

Guan Shanyue gave a thumbs-up, “I might not comment on others, but I deeply respect Feng Upper Realm’s magnanimity!”

“We’re not without magnanimity either,” Daoist Master Autumn voiced his dissatisfaction, “As cultivators, we should communicate and exchange more, not hoard our treasures. Nobody’s trying to take Danxia Celestial Part’s fortune, but when you need resources, you should know where to go for them, right?”

Guan Shanyue actually agreed with this, not to mention the prosperity of Jintan Huayang’s Celestial Part alone made it clear that you need to show your sanctity in front of others, or how else would they know how amazing you are?

Being amazing gains you followers, offerings for deities, and a larger pool of future cultivator disciples to pick from.

She just wanted to warn others not to have any undue aspirations–what I’m willing to give, you can take; what I’m not willing to give, you can yearn for but it’s useless. Unfortunately, as a woman, such feelings of insecurity are innate.

Magu Mountain’s incense offerings had never been particularly thriving, not to mention comparing it to Maoshan and Qingcheng, even Mount Taibai towered over it by a significant margin.

A reclusive sect? Not a chance! What era is this? It’s the era where traffic is king.

As for Kunlun? That really can’t be compared; it’s a super IP that comes with its own fanbase, even in seclusion it wouldn’t matter.

Director Guan turned and looked at Zhang Dongyuan, “What does Daoist Zhang think?”

Zhang Dongyuan pondered for a moment before slowly saying, “My words represent only my personal view, thinking back to the era when the Taoist arts flourished, how glorious it was for Daoists to discuss the Way. Now, not only is it the declining age of the Tao, but also an age of information explosion… More exchanges would be beneficial.”

This kind of discussion had already transcended the petty issue of using magical treasures for power and was negotiating the future landscape of the Daoist sects.

Guan Shanyue contested unconvinced, “What can your Qingcheng offer for exchange then?”

“You know very well that Qingcheng has some heritage,” Zhang Dongyuan replied calmly, “Even if you look down on it, Qingcheng still has some wealth, and that’s something nobody would say no to.”

Guan Shanyue had to admit, that was the hard truth– even someone as powerful as Feng Jun had to amass wealth through various means.

After pondering for a while, she spoke, “The treasures of my house have quite a history; just take this Artifact Spirit… it’s at the Ascension Phase.”

After instilling a bit of awe in everyone, she then revealed her subsequent words, “This secret land is actually a Spirit Beast Garden left by our Ancestral Master.”

“Spirit Beast Garden?” Elder Guo couldn’t help but exclaim; he had obtained a Spirit Plant Garden from Weiyu Cave Heaven, “What kind of Spirit Beasts are there?”

“I don’t know, I haven’t been inside yet,” Guan Shanyue replied indifferently, “I only know that there are quite a few Spirit Beasts inside.”

Feng Jun had just heard this news and immediately asked, “Are there any Ascension Phase Spirit Beasts?”

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze towards him, their looks quite peculiar.

Feng Tianyang coughed lightly and quietly reminded his kin, “Master Feng, Ascension Phase… that would be a Great Demon.”

In the Earth Plane, beings at the Transforming Fan Phase are called Spirit Beasts, those at the Qi Refinement Realm are called Demon Cultivators, and Ascension Phase is Great Demons.

Considering that a Great Cultivator could be at the Qi Refinement Realm, this classification seemed… quite right.

Guan Shanyue’s face darkened slightly, “Feng Zhizhang, you should not refer to Mountain Master Feng as a master in the future, but as Venerable. Since everyone is keen on discussing the Way… the old rules should be brought up again.”

Then she looked at Feng Jun, “Venerable, most of the beasts in the secret land are still wild beasts from primeval times, and those at the Nourishing Qi Phase with Technique are not many.”

What she referred to as the Nourishing Qi Phase was actually the Transforming Fan Phase. The Transforming Fan Phase Spirit Beasts on Earth Realm were not any inferior to those wild beasts in the Mobile Phone Plane, and their ability to master Technique was even stronger–perhaps this was a common sight in a declining era?

Spiritual Energy wasn’t abundant, so learning to conserve was a must, for humans as well as for animals.

Feng Jun initially didn’t hold much hope, but after hearing this, his eyes couldn’t help but light up, “There are Spirit Beasts that know Technique?”

“Yes,” Guan Shanyue nodded, her answer definitive, “But there won’t be many.”

“As long as there are some, that’s enough,” Feng Jun nodded and glanced at Zhang Caixin, speaking with a smile, “Such a hidden land… can still be a good place for some toughening up.”

The others were already accustomed to his way of speaking. Indeed, for the likes of Luohua Manor, Spirit Beasts that know Technique… are just an opportunity for some training.

But had you considered, if we really categorized them according to the cultivation system, then Nie Xiaoqian would merely be a Ghost Cultivator at the Nourishing Qi Phase?

The rain was getting heavier, and it was getting late as well; everyone started to stand up and head straight for the Daoist Temple.

Danxia Celestial Part, although not very famous, still held considerable respect in this region, and there was a courtyard at the back of the Daoist Temple for resting.

That night, Guan Shanyue hosted her fellow Daoists there. With the courtyard doors closed and no outsiders present, she didn’t bother with vegetarian dishes and served quite a few game dishes instead.

Apart from the meat dishes, she also wanted to bring out wine–Daoist temples forbid alcohol, but this Three Lifetimes Wine had to be shown to those who hadn’t experienced it.

However, Feng Jun stopped her impulse, “Danxia Celestial Part is mainly comprised of female cultivators; there’s no need for alcohol. I have brought some Spirit Rice, consider it a congratulatory gift for the opening of your secret land.”

Guan Shanyue answered in a low voice, “Thank you, Venerable Feng, in fact, the opening of this secret land mainly depends on how well you and I negotiate… The Ancestral Master said, outside of Luohua, they are but a bunch of yard fowls and roof dogs.”

Feng Jun coughed lightly, glanced around, and answered in a low voice, “We are all fellow Daoists, such language may be a bit inappropriate…”

(Updated so far, summoning monthly tickets and power-up cards.)