Chapter 140: Even a Nascent Divinity is Insignificant

"Let's discuss important matters!"

The voice of Zhang Haobo echoed in the heavens and earth.

The cultivators of Wanxian Island had varied expressions upon hearing this, with different reactions.

"He's quite bold, just a Golden Core cultivator. What important matter could there be?"

"Yeah, he even used the power of the natural disaster to force Wanxian Island. It's like he thinks there's no one on Wanxian Island!"

"Why doesn't the Nascent Divinity Immortal Lord just slap this kid to death? It's making me anxious!"

"Watching him take the spotlight is more uncomfortable than losing a precious cultivation technique!"

"But with only Golden Core cultivation, he has such presence. This young man will surely become someone important in the future."

"In less than ten years of cultivation, he reaches Golden Core cultivation and confronts the winds that even thousands of immortals fear. This feat reminds me of the legendary son of Jinglun."

...

Ignoring the noise coming from Wanxian Island in the distance, Zhang Haobo remained calm, patiently waiting.

After a while, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

Wearing white robes, holding a feather fan, exuding elegance.

He squinted at Zhang Haobo, "Golden Core? Important matter?"

"I haven't met such an interesting young person in a long time!"

Zhang Haobo stared directly at him, his expression unchanged, saying calmly, "Golden Core, Nascent Divinity, all are like ants."

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator's fan-holding hand paused, and he scrutinized Zhang Haobo again, this time with a more serious look.

After a while, he pointed with the feather fan, "In that case, follow me!"

Then, the white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator and Zhang Haobo disappeared from the sight of the Wanxian Island cultivators.

Only the giant green tornado continued to rotate, and a void appeared in the sky.

Dazzling starlight shone down, gradually dispelling the invisible tornado.

Leaving behind the lingering discussions of the Wanxian Island cultivators.

Suddenly, Zhang Haobo felt like he was standing on a mountain peak.

Clouds and mist surrounded him, and distant mountains revealed only their sharp peaks.

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator stood on the cliff of the mountain, facing away from him.

"This place forms its own domain, shielding it from the perception of the heavens. Speak if you have anything to say."

Zhang Haobo observed the surroundings again, but with his current cultivation, he couldn't see anything special.

So he said, "Senior, do you know that within this sea of clouds, there's the soul of heaven and earth hidden?"

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator turned around, looking interested, "Are you talking about the Blue Wind that was in a stalemate with that sword hilt?"

"Although I don't know where you learned about this, if you think it's just a coincidence, you're mistaken."

"Cultivators of Nascent Divinity in the sea of clouds and even in several nearby states are aware of the existence of Blue Wind."

"But no one dares to refine it. Do you know why?"

Zhang Haobo's expression remained unchanged, answering, "Is it because of that sword hilt?"

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator nodded, "The soul of heaven and earth appears with a divine mission every time. From our observations, Blue Wind's duty is to destroy that sword hilt."

"A hundred years ago, an outsider Nascent Divinity cultivator passed by and sensed Blue Wind. He wanted to refine it."

"As a result, Blue Wind used a cage to imprison him along with the sword hilt."

"The malevolent aura from the sword hilt erupted immediately, targeting not the cage of Blue Wind but that Nascent Divinity cultivator."

"Blue Wind launched a timely attack."

"Equivalent to two Dao Unity Immortal Lords making a move at the same time, that Nascent Divinity cultivator perished on the spot."

Zhang Haobo pondered upon hearing this.

"When two Dao Unity figures contend, neither can gain the upper hand. But if someone intervenes, especially a weaker party, it will be seen as a provocation."

"People will rally and attack them, right?"

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator fanned himself, "The young one is teachable."

However, Zhang Haobo changed the subject and suddenly said, "But the soul of heaven and earth I'm talking about is not Blue Wind."

"The sword hilt has broken free, and I don't know where it flew. Blue Wind followed it."

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator's movements suddenly froze.

"What I'm talking about is a soul of heaven and earth that has not appeared yet but will soon emerge in the sea of clouds."

Zhang Haobo's gaze seemed distracted, as if recalling something.

The white-robed Nascent Divinity cultivator put down the feather fan and stared intently at Zhang Haobo.

The atmosphere became serious.

Above the mountains, a dense cloud gathered, covering the sky.

...

Li Fan was still unaware of the events happening outside.

He was immersed in the study of formations.

The person who studied with him couldn't withstand the extremely demanding cultivation after three months and chose to leave.

Without saying anything, Zhang Zhiliang brought in another person to teach formations shortly after.

Li Fan didn't pay attention to what was happening around him, focusing on studying formations.

When he felt tired, he would ignite the silver incense, and time passed without interruption.

Zhang Zhiliang's gaze at Li Fan became increasingly satisfied.

This kind of life continued for two years.

When the set reminder time arrived, Li Fan woke up from his study.

Looking at the split formation detailed diagram in front of him, he glanced at Zhang Zhiliang.

"Master Zhang, I have something to attend to and need to go out for a while," Li Fan explained.

Zhang Zhiliang nodded, "You've been studying continuously for so long; it's time to relax."

After some thought, he handed Li Fan a white glowing cube.

"Temporarily borrow this for self-defense to prevent unexpected situations."

Observing the cube in his hand, Li Fan saw traces of dozens of overlaid formations.

Zhang Zhiliang added, "This is a Formation Crown, composed of over a hundred different formations stacked together."

"One of the most precious formations is a teleportation formation."

"When facing an unbeatable opponent, you can use this teleportation formation to be transported to a random location tens of thousands of miles away."

"After studying with me for so long, you should know how to use this item. I won't elaborate."

Li Fan knew the value of this item because the formations in this Formation Crown were not disposable.

After each activation, it could absorb surrounding spiritual energy and recharge itself.

When the recharge was complete, it could be used again.

Compared to other formations that could only be used a few times before breaking, this one was much stronger.

Zhang Zhiliang entrusting this item to Li Fan indicated his attitude toward him.

Li Fan immediately thanked Zhang Zhiliang and left the Formation Hall.

This time, he left because the birth time of the Cang Sea Pearl was approaching.

This pearl was the foundation-building treasure he

 had set for this lifetime, and there could be no mistakes.

So, he left seclusion early and went to squat in Flowing Cloud Island.

Without hurrying, Li Fan inquired about significant events that had occurred in the past two years.

This was how he learned about the commotion caused by Zhang Haobo.

"Indeed, a grand move. Extraordinary presence, extraordinary presence!" Li Fan praised.

"Now, it seems that Wanxian Alliance should already know that the incident of the Crimson Flame Incinerating the Sea will happen next."

"I wonder how they will respond."

(End of this chapter)