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Chapter 93 Rumors of Moon Gaze Peak
Chapter 93: Rumors of Moon Gaze Peak
The mists outside the peak stirred.
Chen Feng flew out of the swirling clouds on his sword, the wind whipping at his robes.
He continued his flight into the distance, but after a moment, he couldn't help but glance back at Moon Gaze Peak receding behind him. A wide, uncontrollable smile broke across his face.
He had thought the materials he provided would only yield a high-grade artifact at best.
He never expected Master Iron Ox to forge a Zenith Artifact instead.
This unexpected windfall felt almost unreal. The gap between a Zenith Artifact and a high-grade artifact was immense—they were in completely different leagues of power.
"I can't... I just have to see it again!"
With a single-handed seal, Chen Feng pointed forward.
The Zenith Artifact, the "Yellow Luo Umbrella," flew out from the storage pouch at his waist.
It shot into the sky as a streak of yellow spiritual light. The umbrella unfurled its canopy, spinning gracefully as it hovered above him. An aura of profound Dao principles and dense earth-attributed spiritual power radiated from it, distorting the air slightly.
Chen Feng grinned widely.
He cultivated an earth-attribute technique, making this "Yellow Luo Umbrella" the perfect defensive artifact for him.
"Excellent! Let's test your defenses!"
Chen Feng formed hand seals with both hands, his expression focusing.
A rich yellow glow emanated from his body as earth-attributed spiritual power gathered before him. It coalesced into a spiritual sword roughly thirty feet long—the "Great Sword Art."
This was a relatively common spell among sword techniques, generally having no strict elemental requirements. The differences between elemental variants were minor, mostly affecting potency based on the wielder's affinity.
"Go!"
With Chen Feng's command, the massive spiritual sword shot toward the "Yellow Luo Umbrella" hovering in the sky.
The umbrella reacted instantly. It inverted itself, positioning its canopy to meet the incoming attack.
Boom!
The thirty-foot spiritual sword collided with the Yellow Luo Umbrella.
A ring of yellow spiritual light erupted from the impact point, rippling outward like a shockwave.
After holding for three breaths, the massive spiritual sword shattered, dissipating into harmless motes of light.
The Yellow Luo Umbrella remained completely unscathed. It continued its graceful spin, spiritual light shimmering across its canopy as if mocking the attack.
"Hah! Truly worthy of a Zenith Artifact!"
Chen Feng laughed heartily, forming another set of hand seals.
The Yellow Luo Umbrella in the sky folded its canopy and flew back toward him, transforming back into a streak of yellow light before vanishing into his storage pouch.
"Senior Brother Chen! A moment, please!"
Just then, streaks of sword light approached from various directions.
Three Inner Sect Foundation Establishment disciples arrived on their swords, halting mid-air to offer respectful bows.
Chen Feng returned the courtesy with a bow of his own. He glanced at the three and smiled knowingly. "Are you all here because of that Zenith Artifact just now?"
The three exchanged looks, their eyes flashing with excitement. So it really was a Zenith Artifact!
One of the Inner Sect disciples bowed again. "Senior Brother, was that Zenith Artifact... obtained from Moon Gaze Peak?"
Chen Feng smiled slightly and nodded. "Indeed. It was crafted by Master Iron Ox of Moon Gaze Peak."
Confusion flickered in their eyes. Master Iron Ox? Who was that? They had never heard that name before. Was he another Golden Core Elder hidden away on the mountain?
"Senior Brother Chen," one disciple asked, unable to contain his curiosity, "what is Master Iron Ox's relationship with Elder Ruoshui?"
"Well..."
That was a good question. What was Master Iron Ox's relationship with Elder Ruoshui? And what about Junior Brother Li's relationship with her? Could it be...
A light dawned in Chen Feng's eyes as he came to a realization. It had to be that. There was no other explanation.
Chen Feng chuckled. "Junior Brother, that question is rather unnecessary. Moon Gaze Peak is Elder Ruoshui's abode. What do you think Master Iron Ox's relationship with her is?"
True, there was also Junior Brother Li on Moon Gaze Peak, but he was probably Master Iron Ox's disciple. Yes, that had to be it.
A look of astonishment passed over the three disciples' faces. Elder Ruoshui was the True Disciple of that Supreme Elder on Moon Gaze Peak. For centuries, there had never been even a whisper of scandal about her... and now this old tree was finally blossoming?
Such thoughts were best kept to themselves. Elder Ruoshui was a Golden Core cultivator, and they weren't far from Moon Gaze Peak.
The three bowed in unison to Chen Feng. "Thank you for clarifying, Senior Brother!"
Chen Feng waved a hand amiably. "No trouble at all. Please, carry on."
"You as well!"
The four cultivators hovering on their swords parted ways, each flying off in different directions.
And so, a rumor quickly spread through the sect like wildfire: there was a Master Artifact Smith named "Iron Ox" on Moon Gaze Peak who didn't actually exist.
Alongside this rumor circulated scandalous gossip about Elder Ruoshui finally taking a Dao Companion.
Masked Moon Peak.
Atop the peak, within the pavilion's viewing platform.
Crack!
The teacup in Ruoshui's hand shattered.
Hot tea and ceramic fragments scattered across the exquisite table.
Her gaze turned icy cold.
"Master," she said through gritted teeth, her voice trembling with suppressed rage. "I am expelling him from my tutelage."
Sitting across the table, Nan Gongwan stretched languidly, the movement highlighting her perfect curves. A faint, amused smile touched her lips beneath her veil.
"Masked Moon Peak hasn't been this lively in ages."
"Master!"
Ruoshui understood the implication in her Master's words—expulsion was absolutely not an option.
Nan Gongwan glanced at her Head Disciple. "He is your only disciple. Are you truly willing to part with him?"
Under her Master's gaze, Ruoshui flicked her sleeve dismissively.
The spilled tea and shards vanished from the table in a flash of light, instantly replaced by a fresh, steaming cup.
"Who wants him? His presence is nothing but an annoyance!"
Ever since taking on that nominal disciple, everything had changed. The peaceful days she once knew were gone for good.
Recently, Moon Gaze Peak had become unusually bustling—to outsiders, it might seem like someone had opened a Market City right within her secluded cultivation grounds!
And her Master was no help at all!
Not only did she not intervene, but she had also sent word to the heads of both the Artifact Forging Hall and the Alchemy Hall. She instructed their Elders not to disturb that nominal disciple of hers.
She had even contacted the Supreme Elder from Alchemy King Peak, warning him not to make contact with Li Meng either.
Nan Gongwan set down her teacup, her expression turning serious.
"If he can form his Golden Core, it would be immensely significant for the entire Joyous Union Sect... and for you as well."
Her beautiful eyes rested meaningfully on her Head Disciple.
Ruoshui fell silent.
That nominal disciple of hers possessed monstrous talent in alchemy, talisman-making, and artifact forging.
Despite being only at Foundation Establishment, he could already refine third-grade pills—and the lowest quality among them was still Superior Grade. The probability of achieving Flawless Quality was extremely high.
His talent in talisman-making was no less impressive than his alchemical skills.
His aptitude for artifact forging was even more exceptional; at the Foundation Establishment level, he could actually forge Spirit Treasures!
Such a peerless prodigy appeared perhaps once in ten thousand years.
The only pity was that he possessed that useless Five Spirit Roots constitution. Every breakthrough for him would be as difficult as scaling heaven itself.
"This disciple does not seek eternal life..."
Ruoshui's voice came out soft and distant, tinged with a melancholy resignation.
Nan Gongwan offered a gentle smile before turning to gaze at the scenery outside the window.
"If he offers you life... would you refuse?"
Ruoshui fell silent once more.
Who didn't wish to climb to the pinnacle?
Who didn't desire to walk endlessly upon the Great Path of Longevity?
Even if there was only the slimmest possibility... no one could refuse such temptation laid before them.
She was no exception.
Nan Gongwan looked back at her Head Disciple, her eyes filled with ancient wisdom.
"If one day in the future, someone presents you with such a choice... your Master hopes you will choose to live."