Chapter 2684 - 2685: Floating Cloud Pavilion

"Why didn’t you stop him?"

"Stop him? Why would I stop him? He has always been clear about his objectives in life, maybe that’s the only goal keeping him alive, even if it’s just an excuse."

Suddenly questioned by Veronia, Feng Yuan was momentarily stunned. He chuckled and shrugged. Unlike humans, most Divine Beasts were aware of Old Wei’s matters. Because of this, many Divine Beasts were displeased with him, but due to various concerns, none dared to take action against him.

Feng Yuan didn’t think Veronia was one of those Divine Beasts discontent with Old Wei. Her sudden question was likely from suspicion.

"I don’t believe you didn’t notice. It’s obvious that he is still affected by the Qi Realm; otherwise, he wouldn’t come to you over such things. He’s never sought spiritual solace from outsiders."

Glancing at Feng Yuan, Veronia remarked in a displeased tone, and with a light laugh, Feng Yuan looked in the direction where Old Wei disappeared and said,

"So that’s what you meant. But hasn’t he recovered? Otherwise, why would he say thank you? Although I initially believed that the Qi Realm’s pollution would impact people like him more seriously... willpower is indeed a mysterious thing."

Tamur circled around Feng Yuan and asked him,

"Do you think there’s any possibility of his expectations being realized?"

"No, occasional miracles are normal, but unfortunately, they are rare, aren’t they? Instead of calling it futile, it’s more like their reason for existence..."

"Mhm, that’s indeed why it’s hard to say whether it’s a miracle or a curse."

Beside him, Veronia lightly chuckled at Feng Yuan’s explanation and said, shaking her head, Feng Yuan gently patted Xiao Ji on the head and said,

"Who can really say for sure—curse, miracle, blessing... these things change based on one’s perspective. We have no influence over what it truly is in his eyes."

"That’s true. Even if I wanted to help, there’s nothing I could do."

Old Wei’s unannounced visit didn’t significantly affect Feng Yuan’s schedule; it was mainly his last words that made Feng Yuan realize that not everyone has the capability to utilize the twisted force of creation from the Qi Realm.

However, this was normal, not to mention, Qi Realm Dou Yanlan’s Soul Projection hadn’t demonstrated such abilities before, or rather, the force of creation itself is a fundamental force of various Domains.

The ability of the Dream Domain and Data Domain to create objects from nothingness is limited to within the Domain, but isn’t that also a form of weakened creative power? This power isn’t rare; it’s just that most people and Divine Beasts are unable to harness it.

Since the creative power of the Qi Realm can’t be used, Feng Yuan naturally doesn’t plan to bother with it. As for the suspicion that Old Wei was influenced by the Qi Realm’s pollution? Feng Yuan believes the other party can resolve this issue properly. After all, someone capable of pulling off those feats with numerous Divine Beasts trying to stop him isn’t easily defeated by the Qi Realm.

Aside from Veronia who seemed slightly concerned for Old Wei, Feng Yuan and Tamur didn’t pay much attention to it. Feng Yuan trusts Old Wei’s capability, and Tamur... the fact that he hasn’t foreseen any unfortunate future might say something.

At the very least, Tamur trusts in his own premonitions.

"The person who designed this place really had a mind for trickery. Without special methods, one could get quite dizzy."

Strolling through the suspended passageways, Feng Yuan marveled at the clouds below. The Floating Cloud Pavilion wasn’t just ethereal in appearance; its interior was also meticulously designed. Even without using special materials, the intricate interior decoration and passage designs could easily disorient someone.

In Feng Yuan’s perception, many rooms were designed specially. Although there appeared to be no hidden layers, the orientation of the entire room had shifted, and visual inconsistencies had been intentionally crafted within the room’s decoration, making it difficult for the naked eye to identify any issues.

In addition, many towers were partially obscured by clouds, causing miscalculations about their location, leading visitors to lose direction unless using spiritual power.

Of course, the first floor has dedicated maps and signposts, so there’s little risk of getting lost. However, unobservant visitors might be surprised when they see a signpost and wonder how that pavilion ended up over there.

"A special maze technique, aside from being fun, it also has some training effects, though not very useful."

Veronia chuckled, following Feng Yuan in her human form, and expressed her curiosity about this maze-like Floating Cloud Pavilion. Without relying on spiritual power perception, even she could barely determine part of the direction. Often, it was only after seeing a signpost that she realized her direction judgement was off.

Xiao Ji looked at Feng Yuan, puzzled by what Veronia meant, and Feng Yuan smiled as he ruffled Xiao Ji’s head and said,

"What she’s talking about isn’t much use to you now. If you want to try, see if you can walk a loop from here without using spiritual power or other senses and make it back here from below. Remember not to retrace your steps."

With that, Feng Yuan sat down on a bench along the corridor. Xiao Ji stared at Feng Yuan for a moment, then energetically fluttered its wings, calling on the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound to join it in showing off.

Unlike Xiao Ji, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound regarded the Floating Cloud Pavilion with some trepidation, as it had sensed something off compared to oblivious Xiao Ji. While wandering with Feng Yuan, it noticed just how twisted this place was.

Without spiritual power and guiding methods, it truly was possible to get lost here.

Unfortunately, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound couldn’t dissuade Xiao Ji. With a flick of its tail, it resignedly followed Xiao Ji.

The Floating Cloud Pavilion employed a special maze design, but the interior pathways weren’t a straightforward single track; they were interconnected. With just a few turns, Xiao Ji and the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound began to lose their sense of direction.

Watching them wander off, Veronia curiously turned to Feng Yuan and said,

"Aren’t you worried Xiao Ji will get mad?"

"Why would it? It’s not like I did anything, and it’s a chance for it to experience this kind of thing. Though it’s rare, similar methods do exist."

Glancing at Veronia, Feng Yuan replied indifferently. He wasn’t talking about a solid Qi Realm Maze, but rather techniques in combat that obscure perception and throw off directional judgment.

This special training in the Floating Cloud Pavilion also aimed at that point. Although few Spirit Beasts employed such tactics, they weren’t unheard of. By using special fog and similar methods, opponents could be made to lose their way and become unable to target the user, ideal for unleashing attacks. It was the preferred attack method of those Spirit Beasts.

Of course, deploying such techniques was rather troublesome, so it wasn’t frequently done by people or Spirit Beasts. However, without any familiarity with it, encountering it unexpectedly could be disastrous.

After all, even Veronia found herself somewhat off-course here without using any special techniques, right?

"True, but if it’s against Infinite Mirror Image, the training effect here seems pointless."

Looking at Feng Yuan, Veronia couldn’t help but counter, smiling slightly, to which Feng Yuan responded,

"Infinite Mirror Image can’t block the Crimson Judgement."

After staring at Feng Yuan for a moment, Veronia admitted somewhat reluctantly,

"I guess you’re right about that."

Infinite Mirror Image is a special technique Veronia performs using her Authority, creating mirrored reflections of the surrounding space and environment, rendering the space chaotic and disordered.

In such a situation, even if one sees it standing right in front of them, attacking forward might not actually hit the target.

However, the Crimson Judgement was an exception. Although it seemed merely like casting fireballs from the sky, its most crucial aspect was its ability to tear through space. Infinite Mirror Image relies on the fragile Mirror Space to disrupt original spatial order, but the Crimson Judgement lacks the ability to rearrange the order; it directly attacks by destroying the space along with it.

For normal spaces, the Crimson Judgement doesn’t cause significant damage, but for fragile Subspaces like Mirror Space, the Crimson Judgement directly obliterates them.

That’s why Feng Yuan said what he did; using the Crimson Judgement would disrupt Mirror Space due to its spatial tearing effect, causing Infinite Mirror Image to fail by losing its foundational structure.

"It’s quite a dreadful ability, indeed."

With a soft sigh, Veronia said, rolling her eyes, while Feng Yuan replied in exasperation,

"Don’t you also have the ability to destroy similar techniques? Such methods were never particularly effective against Divine Beasts."