Medical Sage

”In our Azure Dragon Ravine’s cultivation site, it is divided into four grades: Heavenly, Earthly, Mysterious, and Yellow. The best is the Heavenly Grade, but there’s only one, which is exclusively used by our Lord of Azure Dragon Ravine, Ruan Qinglong. Next are the Earth Level Cultivation Courtyards, of which there are five; this is one of them.”

The cultivator loudly introduced the Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard in front of them. Then, as if suddenly recalling something, he shook his head and said with some emotion, ”Moreover, this Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard is somewhat different from the other four.”

”Different? How is it different?” Chen Fei was slightly startled.

”The three masters can quietly sense the spiritual energy emanating around this Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard.” The cultivator didn’t specifically explain but sold the mystery.

”Quietly sense?”

Chen Fei was slightly startled but followed suit. Then he suddenly frowned, murmuring with some uncertainty, ”This is, sword qi?”

”Sir, you’ve sensed it? So quickly?”

The cultivator looked at Chen Fei with surprise, not expecting that Chen Fei had perceived the secret of the Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard in such a short time. He immediately nodded and affirmed, ”You’re right, what distinguishes this Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard from the others is indeed the sword qi present here.”

”Where does this sword qi in the air come from?” Taoist Cang Kun asked with a slight frown from the side.

Even he was witnessing such a strange sight for the first time. Sword qi floating and spreading in the air all year round, without any source, was no joke.

”This is actually because. Have you ever heard of the name ’Jian Chi’ Cheng Xianggong?” the cultivator asked instead of directly answering.

”What did you say? ’Jian Chi’ Cheng Xianggong? Didn’t he disappear? Is he not dead?” At these words, Blue Whale’s face changed dramatically, and even his voice was raised in surprise.

”What? You know this Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong?” Chen Fei raised his eyebrows. Other than himself, he had never seen Blue Whale lose composure over anyone.

Could it be that this Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong is indeed someone famous? Is he very powerful?

”Not only does Blue Whale know him, but I also do. More than ten years ago, both of us almost got killed by that guy...”

Blue Whale didn’t have time to speak before Cang Kun interjected, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

”What? He nearly killed both of you?” Chen Fei raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, his eyes slightly narrowing as he asked, ”Were there two of you or just one of you? And he?”

”We were together as two, while he was alone,” Taoist Cang Kun said.

”So powerful? Is it possible that he has already reached the level of a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert?” Chen Fei was slightly taken aback, his expression somewhat surprised.

Cang Kun and Blue Whale, even more than ten years ago, could only be in the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm. Such a level of expert would have the capability and qualification to threaten their lives, right?

”No, I remember very clearly that guy was also just at the peak of Qi Refining Ninth Layer back then,” Blue Whale interjected.

”The peak of Qi Refining Ninth Layer?” Chen Fei’s expression became even more peculiar.

”This Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong is a very formidable individual. In our Eagle Gorge, his reputation is probably greater than that of some low-profile Foundation Establishment True Person Realm experts.” The cultivator, however, didn’t find anything strange, nodding as if it were obvious.

Then he paused before continuing, ”Twelve years ago, Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong suddenly disappeared, vanished into thin air, and gradually, rumors spread that he might be dead! After all, he was an enemy all over the world. Nearly the entire Eagle Gorge had enemies he had antagonized.”

”The entire Eagle Gorge has his enemies?” Upon hearing this, Chen Fei couldn’t help but twitch his eyebrows.

To reach such a level, with enemies everywhere, isn’t easy! It seems this so-called Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong is indeed a tough character! Not an ordinary person.

”Yes, this guy was crazy back in the day. Wherever there was someone strong in Eagle Gorge, he would go challenge them! And he was extremely ruthless in his actions, aside from not killing people, he left no room for mercy at all. It was often heard that he severely injured this person or that, needing several months or half a year to recover,” Blue Whale agreed with a face full of grievance, reminiscing bitterly.

Obviously, more than ten years ago, he went through the same thing.

For him, Blue Whale, to be seriously injured and needing several months to half a year’s recuperation, wasn’t an easy feat. So the impression was very deep.

Nowadays, recalling occasionally, he inevitably feels somewhat resentful inside.

If it were now, he probably wouldn’t lose so miserably as he did more than ten years ago. But alas...

”So where did he go in the past twelve years?” Chen Fei squinted and asked again.

”From ten years ago to two years ago, during this time, that Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong was not dead but was in this Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard in a closed life-and-death state!” The cultivator said with a solemn tone.

”Life-and-death state? Was it to break through to Foundation Establishment True Person Realm? But even to break through to Foundation Establishment True Person Realm shouldn’t take as long as ten years, should it? Did he fail or only succeed at the very end?” Blue Whale Elder’s pupils shrank, his tone puzzled.

Usually, a peak powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment True Person Realm takes at most half a month to know success or failure!

Even though Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong is not an ordinary person, it shouldn’t drag on for as long as ten years, right?

Could it be that he failed? Or is there some other reason?

”I don’t know. I just know he actually stayed in this disciple cultivation courtyard for ten years. After ten years, which is two years ago, he suddenly disappeared again, and this Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard became like this.” The cultivator shook his head and continued.

”So that’s how it is...” Cang Kun’s eyes flickered slightly, muttering to himself.

”Three lords, I’ve brought you to the place, may I leave now?” The cultivator then asked cautiously.

He just temporarily found someone to cover for him, so it’s best he can return as soon as possible.

”Hmm, thank you for bringing us here.” Chen Fei nodded.

”Farewell, lords.” The cultivator quickly bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

”Let’s go in and rest.” Chen Fei turned around, holding the black talisman in his hand, smiling as he spoke.

”Hmm!”

”Let’s go.”

With that, Cang Kun and Blue Whale followed Chen Fei into the Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard.

”The Sword Qi inside here is much more apparent compared to outside. Although it doesn’t seem to interfere with regular daily cultivation, but...”

Inside the Earth Character No. 5 Cultivation Courtyard, it indeed felt like a different world, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers, intricately carved railings, and abundant spiritual energy... yet at this moment, Chen Fei and his group’s attention was obviously not on this.

”Huh?” At this moment, it seemed Chen Fei suddenly discovered something, squinting his eyes, he lifted a leg and walked towards the deeper parts of the courtyard along the corridor.

In the depths of the courtyard stood a small martial training field, with the northern edge bearing a huge black wall, covered with marks from various blades, spears, swords, and halberds. It was chaotic and there wasn’t a single part that was complete, clean, and smooth.

”What is this?” Chen Fei frowned as he looked at that huge black wall. Inside his body, the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire seemed to mysteriously become restless. It was quite unruly.

”That is Black Yan Stone, incredibly hard, even ordinary top grade magic artifacts can only barely leave some small marks on it, and cannot destroy it. This kind of stone is often used to test moves, and over time, it should have become like this.” Taoist Cang Kun glanced at the black wall and spoke.

”No, that’s not right.” Chen Fei stared at the Black Yan Stone wall. There was a faint, almost undetectable smooth flow, giving a hazy feeling, and within the haze, there was something increasingly puzzling that made him quite curious.

It seemed as though there was a strange, sinister force on the stone wall calling out to him, making it hard to resist, and he couldn’t help but concentrate all his attention entirely on it.

”Is there something on this stone wall?” At that moment, Chen Fei pursed his lips, sensing the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire within him seemingly uncontrollable, gradually emanating out, with flames billowing and Sword Qi vast...

”Master, you...” Seeing this scenario, Blue Whale’s expression slightly changed, wanting to awaken Chen Fei, but was halted by Cang Kun beside him.

”...Wait a minute, let’s observe more.” Cang Kun intently gazed at Chen Fei’s bizarre state, furrowing his brows, remaining silent for a while before speaking.

At the same time, the milky white spiritual glow inside Chen Fei’s body started to react, emitting brightness, shimmering, and releasing his spirituality. That sinister force somewhat weakened immediately.

”Step back a bit, both of you.” Temporarily regaining a bit of consciousness, Chen Fei walked towards the stone wall while instructing Cang Kun and Blue Whale calmly.

”Yes!” Hearing this, Cang Kun and Blue Whale exchanged a glance and retreated out of the training ground.

”There really seems to be something on this stone wall.” Staring at the Black Yan Stone wall full of blade, spear, sword, and halberd marks, the sinister feeling within Chen Fei reemerged, muttering to himself.

Meanwhile, in his vision, the chaotic stone wall seemed to start becoming hazy, fuzzy, and began smoothing out.

Then, a faint crack appeared on the stone wall, emanating terrifying Sword Qi!

And on that Sword Qi, there was something indescribable, sending shivers down Chen Fei’s spine. The hair on his whole body stood on end.

”What is that?” Though Chen Fei’s eyes were closed, the eyes under his eyelids had already unknowingly contracted. An unprecedented feeling emerged within him, and simultaneously, the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire started burning fiercely.

And the transformation of the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire was too evident, too transparent!

Compared to the times Chen Fei sparred with them, this Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire was at least twice as strong now!

”Old thing, this, this...”

Outside the training ground, Blue Whale Elder’s face and pupils involuntarily twitched heavily. He actually sensed an extremely dangerous aura from that fiercely burning Thirty-Six Paths of Sanyang True Fire Sword Qi!

”It’s that aura! The same aura that lay on Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong back in the day!” Taoist Cang Kun stared hard at Chen Fei, never imagining that he could feel the mysterious aura that once surrounded Jian Chi Cheng Xianggong now, on Chen Fei!?

What on earth is that thing!?