Xia Feng's voice suddenly grew louder.
What a coincidence.
Seeing Xia Feng’s interest, Ji Liangpeng eagerly offered, "Yes, Ba Wu Mountain is a legend, and it’s related to this temple."
"Tell me about it. If I'm satisfied, not only will you be fine, but you'll also receive a reward," Xia Feng instructed.
Ji Liangpeng's expression brightened upon hearing this, and he quickly began to narrate:
"Legend has it that tens of thousands of years ago, outsiders suddenly visited from the sky. I read in ancient texts that these people were not from the Divine Realm, because those who had the closest contact with them discovered they lacked the aura of the Divine Realm, yet their power was suffocatingly high. Just a glance from them felt like being targeted by a ferocious beast."
"It is said that the place where these people landed in the Divine Realm was this very temple. They stayed here for a few days, and then a mountain called Ba Wu Mountain appeared in the Ten Directions Mountains. I don't remember the exact location of Ba Wu Mountain; I'll need to check the ancient texts again. But before that, no one had ever heard the name Ba Wu Mountain."
"The name Ba Wu Mountain was chosen by these people themselves. As for whether this mountain truly exists, it remains a legend. It is said that anyone who can find Ba Wu Mountain can soar to the heavens and reach the late-stage Divine Venerable realm."
Ji Liangpeng quickly recounted everything he knew.
He did not hide anything or exaggerate the facts, but honestly reported all the information he had.
He dared not deceive Xia Feng, and Xia Feng had just said there would be a reward if he was satisfied.
For Ji Liangpeng, this was undoubtedly a heaven-sent opportunity.
A reward from a late-stage Divine Venerable powerhouse – how could it be ordinary?
It was undoubtedly unimaginably good.
Xia Feng was indeed very satisfied with Ji Liangpeng's explanation. He could now confirm that Ba Wu Mountain was nearby, in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains Ji Liangpeng mentioned.
"It's not a legend, it truly exists," Xia Feng was certain that the group Ji Liangpeng spoke of were sent by his past self.
He might have even been among them.
As for why his past self would rename it Ba Wu Mountain, wasn't that ridiculous?
A mountain that didn't exist in the Divine Realm, and you rename it – who the hell could find it?
Xia Feng was quite speechless with his past self.
No wonder you had to reincarnate and cultivate again. How foolish could one be to do something like this?
Hearing Xia Feng's response, Ji Liangpeng dared not reply. He cautiously watched Xia Feng, awaiting his instructions.
"Take me to see the ancient texts," Xia Feng commanded.
"Yes," Ji Liangpeng quickly agreed.
Then, Xia Feng turned to Zuo Bin and said, "We met by fate. You all wait for me in the temple. I'll return after I'm done."
Zuo Bin, upon hearing this, nodded excitedly, "Okay, we'll wait for you here."
He knew this was a real chance for a breakthrough.
Perhaps a breakthrough that would change their lives forever.
To be given an opportunity by a late-stage Divine Venerable powerhouse – there was no doubt that this opportunity would free them from worries for the rest of their lives.
Furthermore, Ji Liangpeng had been present the whole time, so he would not trouble them in the future. Instead, he would try to protect them at every turn.
All of this was the fortune brought by knowing Xia Feng.
Zuo Bin was not overwhelmed by joy. He knew that the help Xia Feng provided was temporary, not eternal.
Therefore, they needed to rely on themselves more, rather than depending on Xia Feng for everything.
As long as his younger siblings could see hope in their lives, he could cultivate with peace of mind.
"Let's go," Xia Feng nodded after hearing this and led the way out of the old temple.
Seeing this, Ji Liangpeng happily followed behind Xia Feng.
The City Lord's Mansion was located in the center of Da Long Wan City. Ji Liangpeng led Xia Feng to the mansion and directly to a secret chamber.
"Father, you're finally back. We were so worried," Ji Liangpeng's son rushed over and called out as soon as he returned home.
Ji Liangpeng frowned and asked, "Even if the sky were falling, we could discuss it later."
With Xia Feng present, his matters were paramount. Nothing else was important, not even if someone in his family had died.
Ji Xiao Ma, unaware of Xia Feng's situation, quickly explained, "Father, this is more serious than the sky falling. Luo Shenzun from the Tian Hai Sect is at our residence. The Divine Venerable wants to see you."
Luo Shenzun, whom Ji Xiao Ma mentioned, was the sect leader of a super sect in the neighboring big city, Tian Hai City.
When Ji Liangpeng's father was still alive, the two families had contact.
Luo Shenzun and Ji Liangpeng's father were friends. They explored together, and later, Ji Liangpeng's father went out alone and perished.
Over the years, Luo Shenzun had indeed taken care of Ji Liangpeng. His breakthrough to the Divine Emperor realm and his position as the City Lord of Da Long Wan City were largely attributed to Luo Shenzun.
Ji Liangpeng felt a bit conflicted upon hearing this.
After helping him secure the position of City Lord, Luo Shenzun hadn't been in contact for many years.
The crucial point was that he had a late-stage Divine Venerable in front of him, and an early-stage Luo Shenzun was no match for a late-stage Divine Venerable.
Late-stage Divine Venerable was the pinnacle of this world.
Although both were Divine Venerables, the gap between the early and late stages was immense.
"Go and inform Luo Shenzun that I have an esteemed guest and will see him shortly."
After speaking, Ji Liangpeng winked frantically at his son.
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