Chapter 49: Great Whitejade Palm (1/2)

The two of them talked for a good four hours. During that time, Bai Ziyan was the one doing most of the talking while Chen Feng would only occasionally interject with a few questions. It was clear that Bai Ziyan had a greater understanding of the world. Following Bai Ziyan’s explanation, Chen Feng gradually gained an intuitive understanding of the Eternal World. A rough map formed within Chen Feng’s mind.

At the same time, Chen Feng also learned quite a bit regarding cultivation. The explanation given by Bai Ziyan was clearly more comprehensive compared to the information he read from the Miscellaneous Information booklet. Chen Feng had benefitted a lot from the four hours. He also had a clearer understanding on his future path.

“Miss Bai, may I ask again, what stage are you at?” Chen Feng was finally unable to stop himself from asking.

“I have gone beyond the Concealed stage and overcome one Lightning Tribulation to reach the Sky Human stage,” said Bai Ziyan coolly.

“So, the Sky Human stage is above the Concealed stage. If so, what is above the Sky Human stage?” Chen Feng asked again.

“Given your current level of cultivation, knowing more about it could be detrimental for you. It would be better for you to focus on cultivating yourself. Once you have reached my level, you will naturally come to understand it.” Bai Ziyan waved her hand and chose not to talk about it anymore.

Chen Feng had wanted to ask something else, but Bai Ziyan’s face sank and she said, “Someone is coming, an expert.”

“What? An expert?”

Chen Feng was shocked. For someone like Bai Ziyan to call someone an expert, that person was certainly no ordinary character. At the very least, he or she should also be at the Sky Human stage.

“Humph! It should be here. This kid is quite thorough in hiding.” A middle-aged man in golden attire floated in mid-air, his gaze focused on the crack upon the cliff.

It was none other than Sage Goldenlight, the one who had captured the Greenjade-eyed Gold Toad. Unexpectedly, he had managed to find Chen Feng’s hideout. Golden-coloured light shone from his eyes and his figure radiated with an overbearing and wild atmosphere.

Next, with a wave of his hand, potent energy spanning a length of a hundred metres appeared out of thin air. Then, the potent energy shot towards the cracks that Chen Feng was at, scouring through every corner, incinerating the surrounding rocks and trees to powder.

Back inside the cave, Chen Feng felt as though a powerful suffocating atmosphere was quickly descending upon him. He felt like an ordinary human facing a tsunami, incapable of hiding nor resisting.

It was then that Bai Ziyan flicked her finger to release a beam of sword energy. Instantly, the incoming potent energy was shattered apart.

“Be good and stay here. I will go out and chase him off.” After saying that, Bai Ziyan’s figure fluttered and she quickly flew out from the cave.

“Eh? The kid could actually break my attack?” Sage Goldenlight was taken aback.

“Which cultivation friend is inside?” Sage Goldenlight spoke up with a loud voice, one that rumbled like thunder, causing the whole valley to tremble. Countless stones rolled down the cliff.

Shua!

Bai Ziyan floated out before suddenly stopping in the middle of the air. Her clothes billowed in the wind and she appeared like a Heavenly Goddess.

“Sage Goldenlight, why are you attacking me?” said Bai Ziyan coolly and a chilling killing intent shot out towards Sage Goldenlight.

“How could it be you?” Sage Goldenlight was stunned. Next, a look of realization appeared on his face.

“So, you are the one who beat me to it.”

“I do not know what you are talking about,” replied Bai Ziyan calmly.

“However, the matter of you attacking me earlier cannot simply be overlooked. How about this? Cripple your own cultivation base and I can spare your life, otherwise you will be annihilated once I attack.” The killing intent from Bai Ziyan suddenly soared.

“Ha ha ha ha ha!” Hearing those words caused Sage Goldenlight to laugh loudly. It was as though he had just heard the funniest joke ever.

“Did I hear you wrongly? You want me to cripple my own cultivation base?” Sage Goldenlight could not stop himself from asking.

“That is right,” said Bai Ziyan coolly.

“Who do you think you are? An Immortal Human? I will have you know I am a cultivator who have overcome one Lightning Tribulation!” Sage Goldenlight retorted loudly.

“If that is the case, do not blame me for being rude.” After saying that, both of Bai Ziyan’s hands quickly shot up to display a sword skill and a sword pierced through the air. The sword was only one metre in length, but it was unknown just what materials were used to create it. Light flowed through the body of the sword. Despite its forward movement, it appeared like a drawn bow, capable of unleashing a thunderous power at any moment.

“Oh, a Prized artefact! Excellent! As it so happens, I am missing an offensive type weapon. To think that you would present me with one.” A look of shock first appeared on Sage Goldenlight’s face. Next, however, it was replaced with a look of greed.

“Divine Goldenlight Net, shroud the sun and cover the sky!”

A dot of golden light erupted before transforming into a large golden net. It flashed with golden light that was so intense, the light from the sky and sun became lesser existences in comparison. The countless golden threads twisted ceaselessly, like snakes entangling each other without respite. The net then spread out towards the sword in the sky.

This was Sage Goldenlight’s famed magic treasure, the Divine Goldenlight Net. The net had killed and captured countless cultivators and yao beasts. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that half of Sage Goldenlight’s reputation came from this magic treasure.

Seeing Sage Goldenlight use the net to wrap up her sword, Bai Ziyan suddenly revealed a ridiculing expression.