“Failed?”
“Then… Senior, does that mean I have come here for nothing?”
Chu Feng’s brows furrowed slightly as he hurriedly asked.
“It counts as such, and yet it does not.”
After Nian Tian Daoist finished speaking, he waved his wide sleeve.
In an instant, the surroundings darkened, the sky and earth dimmed, and this magnificent world shook violently.
Soon after, Chu Feng was ejected from this world, his consciousness returning to his physical body.
Only then did he discover that Nian Tian Daoist was standing right in front of him.
When Chu Feng checked inside his body again, he found that all the Nian Tian True Qi within him had vanished, not a trace remained.
“Senior, even if I failed, there is no need to take away all the Nian Tian True Qi, is there?”
“At least leave me a little. After all, that was something this junior won.”
Chu Feng said.
Those who obtained Nian Tian True Qi were not limited to Chu Feng; many people present at the time had received it.
Even Long Xiaoxiao and the others had begun cultivating it on the spot. Although it did not raise their cultivation, it provided some refinement, laying a foundation for future breakthroughs.
As for Chu Feng, the amount of Nian Tian True Qi he had obtained was the most vast.
But unfortunately, he could not use it. Still, Chu Feng was not anxious. Based on his experience, as long as he successfully broke the formation, there would surely be even greater rewards.
Yet Chu Feng had never expected that after first breaking the formation and then following the map to find the endpoint, expending so much time, effort, and thought.
In the end, he would gain nothing.
Not only did he receive no greater rewards, but even the Nian Tian True Qi that should have belonged to him was taken back.
“This is the price of failure.”
Nian Tian Daoist said.
“Senior, this is a bit unfair of you.”
“After the Nian Tian True Qi entered this junior’s body, it became a formation. After breaking the formation, it turned into a map. During this period, the Nian Tian True Qi always maintained a unique form and could not be used by this junior.”
“This junior worked hard to break the formation and then followed the map’s guidance to come here precisely so he could use the Nian Tian True Qi for cultivation.”
“This junior did not actively seek the challenge; it was forced upon him. I had no choice at all.”
Chu Feng wore an expression of grievance.
“As I said before, failure is failure.”
“Young friend Chu Feng, your talent is excellent. Do not be hasty. Perhaps next time you will succeed. As long as you can pass the challenge, this old man guarantees you will obtain what you desire.”
Nian Tian Daoist said with a faint smile.
“Senior, there is no time like the present. Why not let this junior challenge it again right now?” Chu Feng said with a cheeky grin. He did not want to miss this opportunity.
He knew that Nian Tian Daoist appeared and vanished unpredictably. He feared that if he parted ways with Nian Tian Daoist this time, he might never see him again.
Would that not mean wasting a golden opportunity?
“Chu Feng, do not be impatient. When the time is ripe, this old man will give you the chance.”
“But not now.”
Nian Tian Daoist said.
“Senior, how about this then? Tell this junior what benefits he would gain if he succeeded in the challenge.”
Chu Feng asked.
“If you succeed in the challenge, you can obtain the purest Nian Tian True Qi, which will be of great help to your martial cultivation.”
“But to be frank, even if you obtained that purest Nian Tian True Qi now, you would not be able to use it. It would be far more effective if you obtained it after your cultivation has matured sufficiently.” Nian Tian Daoist said.
Hearing Nian Tian Daoist say this, Chu Feng’s depressed mood eased somewhat.
“Senior, could you tell this junior your residence?”
“Or a place where you can be found.”
“Please also tell this junior at what realm of cultivation he should attempt the challenge.”
“Once this junior has cultivated to the appropriate realm, he will come to find you.”
Chu Feng asked proactively because he wanted to seize this opportunity.
Although he had failed this time, he was determined to succeed next time.
Nian Tian Daoist possessed great abilities, and his words were surely reliable.
The purest Nian Tian True Qi might provide Chu Feng with considerable help in the future.
“Young friend, do not worry. If it is fated, we shall meet again.”
Nian Tian Daoist said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng was naturally unwilling to let it go. He had intended to pester him shamelessly and try again.
But unexpectedly, before Chu Feng could speak, Nian Tian Daoist continued.
“By the way, there is one matter this old man feels he should tell you.”
“Are Chu Lingxi and Gu Mingyuan important to you?”
Hearing these words, Chu Feng’s heart immediately tightened. Sensing something amiss, he hurriedly asked, “Gu Mingyuan is my benefactor from a previous generation, and Chu Lingxi is my closest kin. Why do you ask this, Senior?”
“You have offended the Sacred Light Clan. They failed to capture you, but they have captured Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi.” Nian Tian Daoist said.
“Senior, are you serious?”
Chu Feng grew even more tense.
“They have indeed captured Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi themselves.”
“And they have publicly announced to the world that if you do not surrender yourself in the Storm World within one month, they will execute Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi.”
“But Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi are only the beginning. If you do not go, before long, many people you know will also suffer because of you.”
Nian Tian Daoist said.
“Then are they truly in the Storm World now?”
Chu Feng asked.
“They are indeed.”
Nian Tian Daoist said.
“Senior, thank you for the warning.”
“We shall meet again if fate allows.”
Chu Feng cupped his fists in salute, then leaped into the air. He not only immediately burst out of the ground but also swiftly flew towards the distant horizon.
That direction led to the teleportation formation.
Chu Feng could naturally never allow Chu Lingxi and Gu Mingyuan to die because of him…
“He values sentiment and loyalty, and he even broke your formation. It seems Nian Tian, you have taken a liking to this boy and plan to take him as a disciple?”
However, after Chu Feng left, a voice suddenly sounded beside Nian Tian Daoist.
When that voice rang out, the surrounding space also trembled.
Immediately after, a figure appeared next to Nian Tian Daoist.
This was an old man over two metres tall but extremely thin and wiry.
The old man had snow-white hair tied atop his head, yet he had a long beard that reached past his knees, though it was very neatly groomed.
It was clear that this elder was someone who paid great attention to his appearance.
However, it was worth noting that the elder’s attire was rather special.
If Chu Feng were here and saw the clothing the elder wore, he would surely be somewhat startled.
Although Chu Feng did not recognise this elder, he would recognise the elder’s attire.
