Chapter 227
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Chapter 227: The Empress’s First Round of Angel Investment
Seeing Shi Zhan’s expression, Feng Chang Ning realized that her own expression had been a bit over the top.
So, she quickly returned to her usual calm demeanor.
“How’s life as an Outer Sect Elder in the Hidden Spirit Sect?” Feng Chang Ning shifted the conversation.
“Not bad. The Grand Elder treats me well and has given me access to some top-tier techniques. I can exchange them using contribution points,” Shi Zhan replied.
With access to the best techniques in the cultivation world, Shi Zhan’s strength skyrocketed, and he even touched the edge of the Nascent Soul stage, filling the gap that had held him back from fully ascending to the cultivation world.
“That’s great! Both of us have above-average talent in the cultivation world, so there’s still a chance for us to attain immortality someday,” Feng Chang Ning said.
Truthfully, whether she could attain immortality wasn’t a big deal to her. Her life had always been about climbing higher. Ever since she was a child, she had vowed to become the most powerful and respected person in the world.
“Let’s go. We won’t see the Grand Elder for another month, so I’ll take you to a few interesting spots in the meantime,” Shi Zhan said with a smile.
Looking at this woman he could never truly have, Shi Zhan decided to keep protecting her, just as he had done all those years ago.
“Sounds good.”
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A month later, a strange ripple spread through the entire underground space.
Xu Fan wore a look of grim determination as he worked on crafting the two grape artifacts. He had been racking his brain for months, trying to figure out how to deal with the backlash that came with successfully crafting a powerful artifact.
Otherwise, he’d have to endure that excruciating pain every single time. But despite all his thinking, he still hadn’t found a solution.
Suddenly, a miraculous force surged into Xu Fan’s body, eliciting a sound that was both agonizing and euphoric.
The euphoria was real, but the agony came from knowing what was about to follow.
As Xu Fan’s cultivation level rose, he quickly reached the threshold of the Golden Core stage, just a step away from advancing to the Nascent Soul stage—though that was only true for others.
As the force intensified, Xu Fan clenched his eyes shut, bracing for the inevitable torment.
But then, after failing to help Xu Fan break through, that miraculous power, like a gentle man, didn’t push him further. Instead, it quietly withdrew.
After a long while, Xu Fan slowly opened his eyes, checked his condition, and exclaimed in surprise, “Has the BUG been fixed?”
“Seems like the Heavenly Dao is pretty smart after all,” Xu Fan said with a grin.
His previously heavy heart began to lighten.
For a moment, Xu Fan felt like everything in the world was perfect.
“I’ll take a month off first.” Xu Fan eagerly left the underground space.
Above the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake, Xu Fan floated on a spiritual boat, drifting aimlessly with the wind.
“Congratulations, friend Feng, on finding such an ideal location,” Xu Fan said, glancing at the spot Feng Chang Ning had marked on the map.
“This place is just the right distance from the central continent and isn’t under the control of any other major powers. It’s a semi-wilderness area, but it still holds significant value.”
“With your cultivation level, friend Feng, claiming a piece of land there should be more than enough.”
“As long as no demonic cultivators or beasts set their sights on it, you’ll be perfectly safe,” Xu Fan commented.
“The Grand Elder’s insight is as sharp as ever. It took me a long time to find this giant island. I hope the Grand Elder can lend me a hand,” Feng Chang Ning said, standing up and bowing respectfully.
“How can I assist you, friend Feng?” Xu Fan asked with a smile.
"Spirit stones, treasures, techniques, and powers; I want to build a dynasty where immortals and mortals coexist," Feng Chang Ning said firmly.
"Isn’t it a bit unrealistic for a friend at the Golden Core Stage to speak of a dynasty where immortals and mortals coexist?"
"A dynasty that can be crushed by a great being with just a thought seems a bit laughable," Xu Fan replied lightly.
"Cultivating virtues will protect me," Feng Chang Ning said. Besides finding the giant island suitable for her foundation, the inheritance of this phrase was her most important gain.
"The path of virtue and fortune is hard to navigate in this realm."
"However, now that the two realms are fusing, there may be opportunities in the future," Xu Fan suddenly thought of something and said.
"So you are seeking guidance and aid from the Grand Elder?" Feng Chang Ning said, looking at Xu Fan with hopeful eyes.
"What will I gain from this?" Xu Fan asked with a smile.
"Virtue, as well as the subsidiary country of the Hidden Spirit Sect," Feng Chang Ning replied.
"A reigning emperor would bow to a lesser person? You might want to reconsider that proposal."
"At least the virtue part is somewhat reasonable."
"Alright, I will accept 20% of the annual profits from your future empire."
"If you agree, I will provide you with a large amount of spirit stones to help you establish your nation," Xu Fan said leisurely.
"Deal." Feng Chang Ning nodded without a second thought.
The two then signed a Heavenly Dao contract, the highest level type.
"Okay, to show my sincerity, I’ll lend you this artifact for a while. It will assist you in managing some data initially."
Xu Fan said as he took out the newly crafted Second Clone artifact.
"It will help manage some treasure puppets, process data, and monitor the status and development of your empire."
"Let me not be so bored in my life," Xu Fan said with a laugh.
He had already started directing the first episode of the empress’s entrepreneurship plan in his mind, having come up with the title: ‘The Empress’s First Round of Angel Investment.’
"Absolutely," Feng Chang Ning nodded in agreement.
"Alright, I will initially provide you with 100,000 Golden Core Stage puppets and matching weapons to ensure your safety."
"Additionally, I will give you 10,000 sets of heavy armor-style magical artifacts, 100 items to test spirit roots, and twenty sets of basic techniques that can be cultivated to the Golden Core stage."
"I will also arrange for my sect’s merchant association to set up branches there for you to purchase supplies."
"Just a reminder, it’s best to appear as a sect initially."
"Though your location is hidden, it isn’t entirely isolated; the Elder Council has operatives in that area as well."
"Understood. Thank you for the reminder, friend." Feng Chang Ning said, bowing.
"Good, that wraps things up. Go establish your sect," Xu Fan said.
"Friend, let us gather again if fate allows."
Then, Feng Chang Ning took Xu Fan’s prepared supplies and vanished into the horizon.
"Grape, your sibling was just born and already taken away. Isn’t that a coincidence?" Xu Fan said with a smile.
When refining the weakened version of the grape, Xu Fan had crafted two at once, which he had planned for some time.
"With the master around, having just one grape is enough," the grape replied in its unchanged electronic voice, showing a hint of fluctuation.
"Having another sibling or that kind of magical artifact would just be a waste."
The grape’s words made Xu Fan chuckle; it seemed that now the grape also had its own little thoughts.
"Alright, take good care of the house; I’ll be going out for a bit."
"Understood."
Xu Fan was mainly curious to see what the protagonist’s golden finger was like.
He simply wanted to appreciate it.
What kind of ill intent could someone who could level up just by being alive have?
