The Sacred Ruins
Page 333Chapter 333: The Revered Eight Trigrams Furnace
Translator: Alsey Editor: Chrissy
The mountain landscape rose and fell with the eight trigrams furnace at its center. Spirals of purple mist rose up akin to gushing earthen flames or lingering immortal qi.
The more Chu Feng observed the geography here, the more he was filled with delight and excitement. He had never looked forward to anything with such passion. He measured with his steps and repeatedly surveyed the area, calculating continuously.
Domains required meticulous measurements and complicated deductions. It was like a science, but even more profound.
After deeper understanding, Chu Feng discovered that the field was broad and deep. It required constant accumulation and on-site practice. One had to be wholly devoted in order to increase his attainments.
People saw him walking several times throughout the mountains in all due seriousness and hadn't stopped. Along with admiration for him, they came to understand how difficult the study of domains was.
That was because Chu Feng had made left signs along the way. All of them were densely packed like an ocean of stars. Just looking at them made one's headache.
Many evolved beings followed him from a distance. None of them made a sound for fear of disturbing him.
When they saw Chu Feng wearing a tense face and working in silence, the area was seemingly suffused by a solemn atmosphere.
Chi!
Suddenly a mass of purple gas gushed out from the ground. The dense mist seemed like a waterfall flowing in reverse and rushing towards the sky. Additionally, it was accompanied by the vague sounds of draconic cries.
Everyone was shocked out of their wits. How bizarre was that? Just what was Chu Feng doing?
People only saw him carve some symbols and bury dozen-odd magnetic stones there, but purple mist gushed out as if he had dug a dragon well.
"Assign people to guard this area, but don't touch anything recklessly. I'll make detailed arrangements in a while," Chu Feng instructed.
This was the leyline which led to Jiangning City and drew upon the draconic qi of ancient capital of six dynasties. Nothing could be discerned from the surface but it seemed as if a deep purple dragon was lying beneath the ground!
"He has some skill. It seems his attainments aren't quite impressive. He deserves to be brought into the mountains." In the distance, a white-haired old lady with a childlike face said a smile.
"Shall I go and invite him immediately?" The young man with a red mark between his brows laughed, revealing his brilliant white teeth.
"No rush, let's see what he's trying to lay down here. He seems quite skilled, but he definitely won't disobey us in the end." The old woman said amiably. It was just that her temperament was clearly quite tyrannical. She wouldn't allow Chu Feng to resist.
In the end, Chu Feng returned to the original spot. There was an origin magnet cave hidden there. It was also the place where the eight trigram furnace lay.
He calmed down and began to ponder in detail about how he should make comprehensive use of the geography to let himself be refined safely within the eight trigrams furnace.
Everyone waited patiently and dared not rush him. All corporations had pinned their hopes on him—this was the very first time in history that a human was constructing a domain on a famed mountain!
Furthermore, it seemed the scale was quite big!
After pondering for a full two days and nights, Chu Feng began to move.
The piles of jade stones before him were lustrous and sparkling. All of them were fine jades of high quality that could be sold for a high price. However, they were all being used as raw material.
Chu Feng's movements were familiar. He circulated the scarlet flying knife with great elegance and began to carve and write upon different types of magnetic stones, sending stone fragments flying in the air.
Energy was surging brilliantly around him. The symbols carved upon the various materials were different. They contained a splendorous spirituality as if they were a resplendent constellation of sparkling stars.
Chu Feng began to take action and deploy domains in all fronts.
He dug out the earth personally to draw upon the energy hidden within the special topography.
Some people from the corporations helped in moving the materials. In truth, they wanted to learn his techniques in secret, but they all ended up dizzy without understanding why.
That was because the symbols were to complex. The signs carved upon the jade pieces were as dense as a spider nest and shockingly complex.
Chu Feng was able to stay in control, arranging everything effectively and sequentially, because he had already comprehended everything.
"Ah…"
Suddenly, someone cried out in shock. One of his hands had caught fire and he couldn't extinguish it no matter what he did.
"Don't move recklessly!" Chu Feng berated.
In the end, the flames were extinguished with the help of a king level entity. However, the hand was completely crippled. Only a charred half of his hand remained.
At this moment, everyone drew in a cold breath and revealed astonished expressions.
One had to know that the area was rather peaceful and energy was abundant. This made everyone feel warm and comfortable. But flames actually gushed out from the ground after Chu Feng's deployment.
"Everyone go back. Don't disturb Chu Feng." A king said with a calm expression.
Before long, something unexpected happened in another location—the soil had turned completely black. After Chu Feng had carved symbols and buried the jade stones, the area became somewhat gloomy and cold.
A person accidentally stepped into a pit and his leg immediately suffered from frostbite. A mass of black energy extended along his right foot and turned into black frost which sealed his sole within. This prompted him to cry out in misery.
At this moment, many people were reverent of Chu Feng. Within such a short time, he had caused the local landscape to be suffused with a bizarre energy. This was truly weird.
Those from the Pre-Qin Research Institute stood in the distance. They glanced at each other with a solemn expression.
That was because they weren't unfamiliar with this place. Years ago, they had discovered a great tomb here and wanted to dig it out. In the end, they suffered heavy casualties and almost everyone on the expedition was killed.
They understood this place was a land of evil. However, they didn't tell Chu Feng because they wanted to see his methods and if his attainments were indeed profound.
Now they had realized that Chu Feng was indeed extraordinary. He had apparently discovered the underground tomb and was currently drawing upon the power of its yin energy.
Chu Feng completed his deployment after half a day. He had personally carved domain symbols in all eight locations. He felt a sense of satisfaction as he watched the area densely covered with energy carriers gradually become peaceful.
That was because he knew his great fortune was imminent.
However, he quickly broke into a frown as he gazed in detail. The geography of the area made his blood run cold.
"Earth, fire, wind, water, everything is here. It will become a raging inferno within the heart of the eight trigram furnace one it starts to burn. Can I withstand it?"
Chu Feng was doubtful. The more he looked the more alarmed he became. Hidden within these eight locations were complex domains. They would be incomparably tyrannical if they were to be activated.
Correct. There were ancient domains hidden under the recently deployed ones.
"Luckily, these domains are isolated from each other. They weren't interconnected to form the furnace flames of the eight trigram furnace. Otherwise, this location would be extremely fierce!"
Chu Feng pondered on and felt somewhat unconvinced. Could it be that, after encountering such a world-shaking land of fortune, he could only absorb the energy on the surface and have no way to draw upon the things deeper underground?
"Hmm, this eight trigrams furnace is indeed wondrous. It can draw on secret power from the eight directions. Perhaps it can nurture a sage weapon, gestate a divine pill or form an earth flame!"
After mulling over the eight directions, he once again cast his gaze on the central origin magnet cave. He was now completely relieved because this eight trigrams furnace could withstand everything.
At the same time, he was shaken. A mere crypt could dissolve the evil intents within the energy. This was comparable to those supreme secret treasures that could block calamities.
Chu Feng felt increasingly suspicious the more the observed. The patterns on this crypt appeared natural but it was extremely compatible with the domain. It could even be called perfect.
He studied the place for a full night, continuing to analyze and learn earnestly. He also performed numerous experiments and confirmed that the crypt furnace was enough to defend against the danger of the furnace flames.
He was thoroughly relieved.
Chu Feng decided that he would activate all eight ancient domains and form the greatest fortune.
"Chi!"
A flying knife shot over and hacked towards Chu Feng. Someone wanted to kill him.
Two marine race experts suddenly appeared and immediately deployed ruthless moves. They had grim expressions as they approached him.
Thump thump thump…
The Wudang grandmaster took action and blocked the knife aimed towards Chu Feng's forehead, pushing back the two who were charging at him.
"You dare?!" The Dragoness, who had stayed hidden all this time, arrived through the air and attacked fiercely.
"You dare act viciously?!" The others also rebuked. The corporate agents didn't want Chu Feng to encounter an accident know. They were still waiting for him to help them nurture weapons. There were even more people who wanted to capture him.
The assassination was destined to fail with everyone taking action. The two marine race experts lost their lives on the spot.
Everyone became more alert after this incident. They didn't want an accident to occur at the critical juncture. Some corporations had brought out certain secret divine weapons to upgrade.
Chu Feng didn't mind at all and continued his study. He had decided to activate all the ancient domains in the eight locations!
He began to ponder—there were solutions in both the Domain Heavenly Book and the Dragoness' stone carvings.
However, he wanted to optimize them and select the most dependable program. At the same time he wanted to deploy some other domains. Anyone who dared to disturb him midway or attempt to assassinate him would suffer greatly.
In truth, the eight ancient domains would be incomparably tyrannical once activated. Whoever charged in would meet a tragic fate.
Chu Feng felt somewhat worried after detailed study. The destructive power was simply too significant. Even without any extra deployments, this place would become an impenetrable area.
Whoever overestimated their own abilities would truly become a moth drawn to the flame!
He was even considering if he should dissolve some of them. What if someone came in accidentally?
In the end, Chu Feng didn't dissolve them and instead warned everyone to retreat further. He told them he wanted to study in solitude and must not be disturbed. Otherwise, he wouldn't be responsible for any dangerous outcomes.
That was because he believed those close to him would definitely listen to his warnings. Only those with evil intentions would approach him secretly.
Before long, Chu Feng connected all the ancient domains to the central origin magnetic cave, which was also the eight trigrams furnace.
Afterwards, he carved a dense array of various symbols. He only needed to do some minor work around the divine furnace in order to draw upon the mysterious energy from the eight locations, completely activating the whole area.
"Everything is ready. All we need is the east wind." [1]
Chu Feng was somewhat nervous. Everything was now ready—as soon as he entered the origin magnetic cave, the whole of Mount Zhijin would become a soaring dragon amidst the eight trigram furnace flames.
It was impossible not to be nervous at such a critical juncture because this was related to whether he would obtain the great fortune of the land.
Chu Feng didn't act recklessly but instead calmed himself down. He rehearsed everything in his head and checked every domain symbol again as if he was redoing everything.
He was finally convinced that there were no problems.
After several days of torment, all the corporations could no longer wait.
"Chu Feng, when will you begin?" Someone asked.
Something flashed through his mind as he replied, "No rush."
On the contrary, he was now no longer anxious to begin. That was because he'd been focused on pondering the domain and had ignored the situation in the outside world.
"How long must we wait?" Someone from Deity Biomedicals asked.
"We can try nurturing weapons now. However, there are still some minor defects," replied Chu Feng.
"Very well then. Little brother, I have here a walking stick that was damaged years ago. Can you repair it?" An old woman spoke from a distance. In her hand was a black walking stick.
"Fine, I'll see what I can do. Let's begin with this senior's weapon." Chu Feng nodded.
The old woman's hand trembled slightly, sending the black cane flying weightlessly towards Chu Feng.
Something flashed within Chu Feng's heart after he saw the old woman's temperament. The woman, clad in ancient clothing, possessed crane-white hair and a childlike face. Lin Naoi was standing near her at a distance.
This… was she an outer realm life form? Was this a hidden-ace of the corporation?!
Chu Feng hadn't yet activated the ancient domains and only used his own weapon nurturing art to nurture the weapon. Even so, the earth was suffused with energy and lingering prismatic lights surrounded him. The scene was extraordinary and divine.
Everyone was moved. They noticed Chu Feng's deployment in this area was effective.
"Chu Feng, you can use the area now right?" Someone asked.
"Yes, but it's best I fine-tune it for two days." Chu Feng didn't mean it, but he wanted to see their reactions.
"Heh heh, very well. You've passed our test. Your attainments in the field of domains are indeed very high. You'll receive our protection." It was at this time that the old woman spoke unexpectedly. She'd actually spoke such words.
She continued, "Follow me. The outside world is about to become chaotic. I'll bring you to a good place. There are many books on domains, famed mountains, and suitable topography. It's sufficient for you to display your abilities."
Chu Feng was shocked. It seemed that which must come had come. This outer realm being wanted to capture him and make him serve them specifically.
However, he had been laying down this domain for so long. Did she think he was doing nothing?
"Heh, senior, the master of our house is also interested in him." At this time, a golden-haired man came forth. He was smiling rather calmly.
"Who are you?" Some people asked.
"I come in the name of the oracle to invite Chu Feng to the west." The newcomer introduced himself as Abel. He was enshrouded in a layer of divine radiance and possessed dark blue eyes. His nose was tall and his facial features were quite handsome.
"Which god?" The old woman squinted her eyes and revealed an odd expression.
"God hasn't descended and only the oracle has arrived. The previous messenger was named Yamen. Schiller from the Vatican also obeyed our god's commands. However, both have fallen due to their ineptitude."
The divine messenger Abel spoke in a steady voice.
Chu Feng was shaken. It's them again!
He was the one who killed Yamen and he was also the one who slaughtered Schiller. It could be said that he had absolutely no good impression of that so-called god.
"Halt!" Chu Feng shouted.
At this time, the divine messenger Abel had already stepped into Chu Feng's restricted zone.
Abel smiled like the sunshine and said, "Heh, you were once disrespectful to god and killed his messenger. However, god is broad-minded and merciful. Not only did he not punish you, but he also asked me to invite you over and meet him in a folded space."
"God, Ha!" The old woman with the childlike face shook her head. She walked forward and said, "Daring to think himself a god. How arrogant! He's just a descended being. This person is under my protection and will listen to my commands. You can't take him."
At the central area, Chu Feng's expression was calm as he watched the other two ignore him and approach despite his warnings. They had already stepped onto the ancient domains.
In the distance, the second son of the Elder Dragon King had also arrived. Hei Chi's was extremely powerful. He arrived accompanied by a host of marine race experts and said with a smile, "Interesting. Let them fight."
He also took action—he moved forward in order to take advantage of the situation and attack Chu Feng.
Following which some other people walked forward. The atmosphere was extremely tense and the ambiance had changed completely. A storm seemed imminent.
Everyone felt Chu Feng was in big trouble. A great calamity was upon him.
Lin Naoi contacted Chu Feng via telepathy and persuaded him to go with the old woman. She told him he was too weak to contend with her.
Chu Feng couldn't calm down after hearing this, but, naturally, he declined.
At the same time, he warned these people solemnly. "Everyone, I've deployed a domain here to nurture weapons. I advise you to leave. The energy here is chaotic and very unsafe."
"The area is very warm and pleasant. Truly you don't think the geography can harm god's messenger do you?" Abel's smile was brilliant. He held a lantern in his hand within which a dark flame was burning, emitting a terrifying aura. He was extremely confident and believed himself invincible.
"Chu Feng, leave with me. I'll protect you." The old woman was very amiable. However, she was exuding a certain suppressive might, making it seem as if she was absolutely unquestionable. There was a certain oppressiveness hidden within her demeanor.
At this time, the old woman, god's messenger, and some unconvinced people had entered his domain.
Chu Feng shrugged and sighed, "I'm saying this for your own good. It's not safe in here."
"No need to speak further. Leave with me immediately." The old woman said calmly.
"Chu Feng, god is willing to let bygones be bygones. You should follow me to the west." Abel's face was full of smiles.
The two didn't take Chu Feng's words seriously at all. Meanwhile, Hei Chi and his experts had also entered.
Chu Feng shrugged with an honest demeanor. However, he stopped speaking and gazed at these people.
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[1] Chinese idiom: Everything is ready and only lacking a tiny crucial item.