67: Lin Feng's Request and the Secrets of the Ruins

Lin Feng's sudden visit brought the busy atmosphere of the Ding Zi Courtyard to a momentary halt.

This solitary, powerful Swordsman held a mysterious aura in the hearts of the Outer Sect Disciples. Why had he come seeking them now?

Wen Youyi put down the Formation Base Materials in his hands, stepped forward, and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior Brother Lin, what brings you here? Do you have any instructions?"

Lin Feng's gaze was as sharp as the sword in his embrace. It lingered on Wen Youyi for a moment; seemingly noticing his cultivation Breakthrough, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in his eyes before quickly returning to cold indifference.

"I'm looking for you to make a deal," he stated concisely, his voice like ice beads hitting a plate.

"Please speak, Senior Brother." Youyi's heart stirred slightly, and he signaled Zhao Iron Pillar and the others to remain calm.

"I need to enter the Sword Scar Fissure to retrieve an item," Lin Feng stated his purpose directly. "The Sword Qi there is chaotic, Divine Sense is restricted, and the environment is harsh, making it difficult to travel alone. Your 'method' might be useful."

Sword Scar Fissure? Wen Youyi had heard of this place. It was said to be a spatial rift cleaved by a mighty expert of the Sword Dao in the Ancient Era, where chaotic and powerful Sword Qi remained. It also nurtured peculiar metals and Spiritual Plants, making it a place both longed for and feared by Sword Cultivators and Artifact Refiners. Likewise, the extreme environment was very unfriendly to ordinary Cultivators.

"Why did Senior Brother Lin seek me out?" Wen Youyi didn't agree immediately, instead asking a question. Given Lin Feng's strength and character, he shouldn't easily cooperate with others.

Lin Feng glanced at him, his tone flat but carrying a trace of imperceptible seriousness: "Deep within the Fissure, there is 'spirit devouring mist' which specifically erodes Spiritual Energy and confuses the mind. Your 'Domain' can isolate external forces."

Wen Youyi understood. It turned out the other party valued his Star Domain's ability to isolate harmful external environments. It seemed Lin Feng knew the Sword Scar Fissure well and understood that the danger inside was not limited to Sword Qi.

"What can I gain?" Wen Youyi asked. Since it was a transaction, conditions naturally had to be discussed.

"Three things." Lin Feng held up three fingers. "First, everything obtained in the Fissure, except for the sword gallstone I need, will be split evenly. Second, I will owe you a favor. Third..."

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing the courtyard walls and looking toward a certain direction. "...I can tell you a piece of news concerning the 'Ruins,' a place that might hide clues about the Star Core."

Star Core clues?!

Wen Youyi's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart module gave a sudden jolt! What he lacked most right now was information regarding other star core fragments or the Primal Array! Lin Feng's bargaining chip truly hit the mark!

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and pondered for a moment. The Sword Scar Fissure was indeed dangerous, but with the Star Domain and team cooperation, it wasn't impossible to try. Although Lin Feng was aloof, his credibility seemed decent, at least more reliable than those people from the Five Elements Courtyard.

"Agreed." Wen Youyi nodded. "But I need time to prepare, and only The core five people of our small team can accompany you." He pointed at Zhao Iron Pillar and the other four. Since the Star Core secret was involved, he dared not involve too many people.

"Three days from now, meet at the Mountain Gate." Lin Feng was not verbose. Having reached an agreement, he turned and left without delay.

Watching Lin Feng's retreating figure, Zhao Iron Pillar leaned over: "Little Wen, is this guy reliable? The Sword Scar Fissure is a seriously sinister place!"

Wang Wu also frowned and said, "And how does he know about the Star Core? And happen to have a clue?"

Wen Youyi's gaze was profound: "This person is unfathomable, but my intuition tells me he is not a treacherous individual. As for the Star Core clue... perhaps he has his own Opportunity. Regardless, we cannot miss this chance."

He immediately began preparations. The Sword Scar Fissure was different from any previous mission; the most dangerous elements there were the formless, intangible chaotic Sword Qi and the spirit devouring mist. He needed to specifically improve the Star Domain to ensure its stability and prepare a large quantity of Medicinal Pills to restore Mental Energy and Spiritual Energy.

At the same time, he asked Senior Brother Zhang to step up research on small gadgets that could warn against Sword Qi fluctuations and resist Mental Energy erosion.

Three days passed in a flash.

The core five people, fully prepared, met Lin Feng, who was already waiting outside the Mountain Gate.

Lin Feng was still his cold self. Seeing that everyone had arrived, he said nothing more, only stating faintly, "Keep up."

Immediately, he transformed into a sword light and sped toward the northeast direction of the Sect.

The core five people dared not be slow and immediately executed their Movement Technique to follow.

The group quickly disappeared into the horizon.

Not long after they left, a hidden Talisman rose quietly from the direction of the Five Elements Courtyard, flying toward an unknown location.

A storm is brewing.

(End of Chapter)