Chapter 523 - 523 523 Encountering an Acquaintance

Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Encountering an Acquaintance Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Encountering an Acquaintance “Brother Feng, do you really trust them that much?”

After leaving the Imperial Extreme Sect, Ling Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but ask, unable to understand what Feng Wuchen was plotting.

“Of course not. Even if they find the location of the treasure, they won’t tell me. How could the Primordial Annulus Gear, as recorded in the treasure map, be so easy to find? Instead of wasting time, it’s better to have them help look for it.”

“I’ve infused a faint force of ‘Annihilation’ into the treasure map that they won’t detect, yet I can sense it. Wherever the treasure map goes, I will be aware. Giving them the map is to have them find the treasure sooner.”

Searching for the Primordial treasure was as hard as reaching the heavens, and Feng Wuchen didn’t wish to waste too much time. Moreover, he needed to find other Primordial powers. Giving the map to Zhou Xuantong was the best course of action.

“Brother Feng rushed to the Imperial Extreme Sect first to make them suspect our connection with Shenwu Sect. Since you didn’t make it clear, they didn’t dare to take any rash actions. This way, we can have them search for the treasure and retreat in one piece. Brother Feng, you’re really clever.” Ling Xiaoxiao said with a light laugh, a sweet smile appearing on her pretty face.

“The older those old foxes get, the more they worry, and without full confidence, they naturally wouldn’t dare to act rashly,” Feng Wuchen replied with a smile.

Having left the Western Region, Feng Wuchen could still sense the force of ‘Annihilation,’ which reassured him completely.

He was crystal clear about any movements of the treasure map.

The Alchemy Competition in Illusion Sea Realm was imminent. After returning to the Dragon God Palace, Feng Wuchen spent a day with his family and the next day set out for the Illusion Sea Realm with Ling Xiaoxiao and several others, including Liu Qingyang.

With the teleportation formations, there was no need to worry about not being able to see loved ones because of distance.

The Alchemy Competition, hosted by the Illusion Sea Realm, invited powerful Alchemists from all across the Wuji Domain and many genius Alchemists also went there to take part.

The Alchemy Competition was held in Tianhai City of the Illusion Sea Realm, situated near the sea, and was truly a gathering of the mighty.

An Eighth-Rank Alchemist of high virtue and prestige in the Illusion Sea Realm hosted the event. Inside Tianhai City, Seventh-Grade Alchemists, Sixth Grade Alchemists, and such distinguished figures were held in high esteem.

Such a grand event indeed brought together the strong from the various major forces of Illusion Sea Realm, with strong entities from the Star Realm, Western Region, and the Wuji Realm also in attendance.

Yet among these major forces, leaders and elders were not to be seen.

For example, Carefree Sect didn’t send their Sect Master, but rather a few high-ranking officials, and even the elders were not present.

Many leaders of powerful forces had been massacred during Lin Moyang’s grand birthday celebration, and vague news of the incident had already spread.

People knew that they had offended an important figure, but the specifics were unknown, and no one dared to spread rumors recklessly.

Tianhai City, close to the sea, was the biggest and most flourishing city in the Illusion Sea Realm.

“I didn’t expect Illusion Sea Realm to have such a beautiful city; Tianhai City is definitely the most beautiful I’ve ever seen,” Liu Qingyang said excitedly.

Miao Qingqing said with a happy laugh, “It really is beautiful. Brother Feng, look quickly, there’s a big ship on the sea!”

Feng Wuchen and his companions were presently on a stone bridge, admiring the vastness of the sea and the beauty of Tianhai City.

Tianhai City was bustling with people, Alchemists could be seen everywhere on the streets, and the air was filled with festive laughter and chatter.

Feng Wuchen, with his hands on the balustrade of the stone bridge, looked lazily over the vast sea area, clearly enjoying the view.

At this moment, Feng Wuchen felt very at peace.

“Brother Feng, what are you thinking about?” Ling Xiaoxiao asked with a giggle.

Hearing this, Feng Wuchen replied with a smile, “I’m thinking, when can we also live a peaceful and leisurely life, watching the beautiful seascape every day, wouldn’t that be nice?”

“That’s probably not really what Brother Feng wishes for in his heart, right? What Brother Feng is thinking about is becoming an unrivaled powerhouse!” Ling Xiaoxiao said playfully.

Liu Qingyang shrugged and said, “Sooner or later, you’ll get sick of boredom, to the point where seeing the sea will make you want to vomit.”

“Hmm? The power of annihilation is moving!” Feng Wuchen suddenly sensed the movement of the annihilative force and immediately smiled, “The Imperial Extreme Sect has been searching for so long, and now that they have the complete treasure map, they probably won’t take much time to find the exact location of the treasure.”

“Does the Primordial Annulus Gear truly exist?” Bei Dou Yan looked at Feng Wuchen and asked. Such a Nitian artifact, Bei Dou Yan simply did not believe it existed in this world.

“Legend has it that it does, but I specifically do not know; I haven’t seen it,” Feng Wuchen spread his hands.

“Hey! Look quickly, someone is fighting over the sea!”

“A fighter from the Heavenly Human Realm!”

“What’s going on? Who dares cause a scene in Tianhai City? The alchemy conference is tomorrow, aren’t they afraid of offending alchemists?”

Suddenly, a large crowd of people started shouting and all rushed onto the stone bridge.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

“Buzz! Buzz!”

The explosive sounds of battle spread one after another, terrifying powers whirled frantically from the sea area, and the waves rolled more violently. In the distance, on the sea surface, dozens of water columns surged into the sky, creating a spectacular and shocking scene.

“Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer, Heavenly Human Realm Seventh Layer, such strong power. They seem to be geniuses from the Illusion Sea Realm,” Liu Qingyang said, his gaze fixed on the two fighting figures.

“A Fifth Grade Inscription Master!” Feng Wuchen’s face revealed a look of surprise as he watched one of the men.

“A Fifth Grade Inscription Master?” Liu Qingyang was slightly startled and said, “No wonder he dares to make a move in Tianhai City. With his status, he doesn’t fear offending alchemists.”

“Even Seventh-Grade Alchemists wouldn’t dare offend him; so young, he must be an inscription genius,” Feng Wuchen said.

“Zhuge Liancheng, the young master of the Zhuge family!”

“Duan Moming, the young Sect Master of the Holy Cloud Sect!”

“These two are the most powerful geniuses of the Illusion Sea Realm. How come the two young masters are fighting each other?”

As the fierce battle progressed, people soon recognized the identities of the two fighters.

One was Zhuge Liancheng, the young master of the Zhuge family, a Fifth Grade Inscription Master, at the level of the Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer.

The other was Duan Moming, the young Sect Master of the Holy Cloud Sect, at the level of the Heavenly Human Realm Seventh Layer, with extremely powerful strength.

Both were top geniuses of the Illusion Sea Realm, and although their cultivations differed by one layer, Zhuge Liancheng, relying on his powerful inscriptions, was also able to contend against Duan Moming.

“Duan Moming, have you gone mad?” Zhuge Liancheng shouted coldly.

“I am not mad! Give me Ling’er back!” Duan Moming roared in extreme rage, his face flushed and veins bulging.

“What a joke! Ling’er likes me, do you think that by winning over me, Ling’er will like you? Besides, you can’t win against me; don’t forget that I am a Fifth Grade Inscription Master!” Zhuge Liancheng said disdainfully.

“Shut up!” Duan Moming roared with increasing ferocity in his attack.

“Stop fighting! Duan Moming! I have never liked you; I’ve always seen you as a brother; the one I like is brother Zhuge!” Amidst their fierce battle, a crisp voice rang out.

“Ling’er!” Duan Moming’s body trembled, and with moist eyes, he looked toward a splendid building below and tearfully said, “Ling’er, I’ve given so much for you. Haven’t you seen it? Can’t you feel it?”

“Mo Ling’er!” Feng Wuchen’s expression suddenly changed; the voice was too familiar.

“Brother Feng! Over there! It really is Mo Ling’er!” Liu Qingyang pointed at a majestic building and said.

That graceful figure was indeed Mo Ling’er!