Chapter 2678 - 2670: Artifact Refining Path Product

Chapter 2678: Chapter 2670: Artifact Refining Path Product

Feng Jun brought the big boss to the Amber Realm, Yi Jue didn’t ask, and naturally Feng wouldn’t say anything—after all, it was a tacit understanding that all the informed people understood.

Now, he made a judgment that it was okay to be sandwiched between two flying boats, and naturally, this information was also provided by the big boss.

Yi Jue really believed it, without a second thought, she drove the flying boat into the air, lazily locking onto the flying boat in front, looking as if she truly didn’t want to worry.

This operation of locking onto a flying boat... how to say it? It’s actually a lazy man’s combo, not only lacking ambition but also dangerous.

To give an analogy, it’s like on the highways of the Earth Realm, a car is running ahead, and the car behind, wanting to relax, throws a hook to latch onto you—experienced driver, please guide me, big brother, I really don’t want to try anymore.

However, at the speed flying boats travel, it’s not just about hooking onto the car in front on a regular road, it has to be at least... a highway!

But in fact, it’s not as dangerous as towing on a highway, even though the speed is tens to hundreds of times faster.

Firstly, there aren’t any cars beside, so overtaking and such aren’t a concern, and secondly... the defense of a flying boat is much stronger than a car.

However, locking onto the flying boat in front, while convenient, is also quite dangerous—if any trouble arises and the front dodges it, the tail could swing and throw you directly into a ditch.

In any case, Yi Jue expressed an attitude of being somewhat reckless, yet at the same time, she also demonstrated her harmlessness—just take me along wherever you go.

As soon as she locked onto the flying boat in front, the other party immediately understood—indeed, she had no other intentions; she just wanted to save effort.

Tugging a flying boat is actually a very uncomfortable thing, whether psychologically or practically, it doesn’t feel right, but since the other party is willing to show harmlessness through this, these unpleasant feelings can be tolerated.

The speed of a Nascent Soul flying boat is extremely fast, yet unfortunately, they still have to stop frequently along the way.

The current Amber Realm is in a state of feudal division, and long-distance flight inevitably passes through various clan territories.

Smaller clans, upon discovering three Nascent Soul flying boats, may boldly step forward to ask what’s the meaning, but larger clans will directly intercept the flying boats, and even conduct inspections.

This can’t be said to be deliberate troublemaking; such a powerful force entering their territory, if anything goes wrong, the clan cannot bear the consequences, so it’s a responsibility that must be fulfilled.

As for saying the visitors just want to "borrow a way"? Don’t be ridiculous, how few are the clan disputes instigated under the guise of road-borrowing?

Inspection is necessary, but the array of seven True Immortals in this group secretly astonished the inspecting clan cultivators, especially inside the middle flying boat, there was actually a Nascent Soul High Stage!

Among the top forces in this domain, the highest combat strength is just a Nascent Soul High Stage, and here appears such a figure—who wouldn’t be trembling with fear?

Nonetheless, some people still tried to learn Yi Jue’s true identity, not because the clan necessarily had powerful Nascent Soul High Stages, but because they had to ask, there was no choice; it’s the mission of a clan protector.

According to Yi Jue’s temperament, there’s a high chance she’d utter "scram" already; her identity as a Lingzhi Sect Elder does not allow these lower realm small clans to offend her.

But fortunately, though she is a recluse and sufficiently aloof, she also understands what kind of state these lower realm small clans are in and knows the reasoning of ’when in Rome, do as the Romans do,’ so she entrusted the negotiation to Feng Jun.

Feng Jun’s negotiation was also simple: open the flying boat and invite the female cultivator from the other party to come take a look—it’s just the two of us here, I’m a Mid-Stage Golden Core, and she’s a Nascent Soul High Stage, so just don’t ask about our roots.

Sure, some would insist on asking for origins, but Feng Jun would definitely not say, so he’d express: Kindly take a look at this flying boat, if your eyesight isn’t too poor, you’ll see it’s an Artifact Refining Path product... Yes, we come from the Tianqin Main Plane.

Those who understood knew that even in the main plane, an Artifact Refining Path flying boat wasn’t something just anyone could acquire; if your qualifications weren’t enough, they wouldn’t sell it to you, no matter how many Spirit Stones you had.

In fact, most of Artifact Refining Path’s flying boats were sold to sect forces; clan forces willing to earnestly compete might still get one, but typically, even after purchasing, a clan wouldn’t frequently use an Artifact Refining Path flying boat.

There are many powers in the Tianqin Plane that can make flying boats, but the most orthodox and reliable ones still belong to the Artifact Refining Path, renowned for its comprehensive strength. Just like there are many spirit plant cultivators among major forces, but who dares claim to be stronger than the Lingzhi Sect?

When inspectors heard it was an Artifact Refining Path flying boat, they generally didn’t dare to question further. Seeing an Artifact Refining Path flying boat in the Amber Realm itself was rare, and here it was, not only a Nascent Soul flying boat but also with a Nascent Soul High Stage on board.

There’s really no way to continue the investigation. In the Amber Realm, acting tough behind closed doors is no problem, but encountering powerful cultivators from higher realm forces... it’s best not to provoke them.

Some clans even shamelessly asked Feng Jun directly: How can we identify an Artifact Refining Path flying boat?

This reaction truly doesn’t compare to any others, but thankfully Feng Jun actually knew—having dealt with quite a few Artifact Refining Path cultivators in the Insect World, he could explain a thing or two, essentially providing an introductory lesson for them.

Moreover, this kind of grounded explanation can further illustrate his identity as a "Upper Realm cultivator."

Yet, even if they dare not inquire about one’s background, there are still other questions; they will ask why you’re on a journey—you must clearly explain it before they believe you’re merely passing by their territory.

Such matters indeed leave one feeling helpless; both Feng Jun and Yi Jue are decisive and ruthless, yet they’re not accustomed to bullying the weak, especially when the questions posed by the other party are out of self-preservation, indeed making it hard to be heavy-handed.

Thus, they can only openly state their intentions: We heard there’s a Heavenly Curtain ahead, and we want to take a look.

When the question is answered to this extent, who dares to press further? Yi Jue might actually take action.

Fortunately, these Lower Realm clans know their limits. Upon hearing "Heavenly Curtain," they truly dare not hinder any longer.

However, even if they granted passage, allowing transit through their territory, the speed of journey was still significantly affected.

The original estimate from the Nascent Soul Initial Stage was two days; now, it necessitates an increase to three days.

Yi Jue and Feng Jun still cannot get angry; the situation is objectively laid out here. Would anger be of any use?

More ironically, after traveling for two days, two Nascent Soul Flying Boats tagged along behind.

This Heavenly Curtain’s emergence is controlled by three major powers, while some minor clans wish to be involved but find themselves unable to do so. Now someone is interested again in this matter, so...let’s just follow and see.

On the surface, the team of Yi Jue and Feng Jun has seven Nascent Souls, among them Yi Jue, at Nascent Soul High Stage, truly possesses the strength to participate.

At the start of the third day, they intended to bypass a clan’s territory but ended up being halted. The one stopping them was precisely the Yuan Family they attempted to bypass.

The intercepting team is quite numerous, with six Nascent Souls: one high stage, one intermediate level, and four initial stages, directly calling for the Nascent Soul High Stage from the Upper Realm, vaguely forming a battle formation.

In fact, the Yuan Family does this for a reason, as they themselves are one of the three powers controlling the Heavenly Curtain.

What are the three major powers? Yuan Family, Huo Family, and Tongda Commerce Alliance.

Tongda Commerce Alliance is also a commercial alliance, considered a competitor with Tiantong. Although not as powerful as Tiantong, in some Lower Realms, its influence surpasses Tiantong.

For instance, in the Amber Realm, the influence of Tongda Commerce Alliance is substantial. In this domain, rich with feudal fragmented atmosphere, typically cross-territory commercial alliances are not allowed. Even Tiantong cannot achieve this, but Tongda can.

As for the Huo Family, it’s a powerful secret realm clan. Although not as mighty as the Yuan Family, they have two advantages: they specialize in Sword Cultivation inheritance and have extremely high levels of Alchemy.

Sword Cultivators are indeed a bunch of lunatics; though a bit fragile, their combat strength when crazed is remarkably terrifying, and no one wishes to provoke them.

Alchemy, of course, is a crucial ability. Since the Huo Family excels at this, cultivators within this realm generally prefer not to create animosity.

The Yuan Family truly boasts formidable power, with two Nascent Soul High Stages, four to five Intermediate Levels, and over ten Initial Stages on the surface, along with some crippled Nascent Soul Family dependents.

A crippled Nascent Soul Family has only one Yuan Ying Old Ancestor at home. While powerful it may be, if the Yuan Ying Old Ancestor encounters misfortune, they immediately fall in rank. In the Amber Realm’s family powers, alliances are not permitted, so they attach themselves appropriately, playing the boundary line.

Of course, the Yuan Family has the strength to play this boundary line. If another family dared to do the same, they’d be swiftly taught a lesson.

The Market Manager once said the largest in family powers’ markets is the Guo Family, followed by the Sun Family, but another Nascent Soul indicated the largest market is the Yuan Family, then the Guo Family. Why do these statements differ?

Because the Market Manager is aware that the Yuan Family is one of the three powers controlling, thus naturally not discussing the Yuan Family.

Precisely because of this, five flying boats attempted to bypass the Yuan Family’s territory, but the Yuan Family directly blocked the road.

On the journey, Yi Jue generally doesn’t come forward on her own. She delegates matters to Feng Jun, but upon seeing the Yuan Family act so brashly to challenge her, she stepped out of the flying boat and coldly gazed at them.

The opposing Nascent Soul High Stage was also at the Eighth Layer. Upon seeing the situation, Yi Jue elevated her cultivation level by one rank, reaching the Nascent Soul Ninth Layer, directly exhuding pressure, and uttered coldly, "Is this...your Yuan Family’s territory?"

The Nascent Soul Eighth Layer didn’t expect the other party to conceal their cultivation level. Upon seeing her elevate her level, he hurriedly restrained his clansmen’s impatience, then cupped his hands and spoke, "Yuan Wuwen greets Upper Realm fellow Daoist, may I know Daoist’s name?"

Yi Jue was completely disinclined to respond to him, expressionlessly stating, "I’ll ask again, is this your Yuan Family’s territory?"