Nangong Hong wanted to speak but stopped, finally shaking his head and remaining silent.
Oriental Yu glanced at Nangong Hong and asked, "Old Nangong, did you want to say something?"
Oriental Yu's question prompted everyone to look at Nangong Hong with inquiring eyes.
"It's nothing much, really. The full moon night is approaching, and every full moon night, the spiritual energy of the entire Penglai Island disappears, which might be detrimental to the senior's ascension."
Nangong Hong voiced what he had initially hesitated to say.
"There's such a thing? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?" Oriental Yu asked, looking at Nangong Hong with a questioning gaze.
"It is indeed true. It's not a big deal, so there's nothing to talk about," Nangong Hong shook his head and continued,
"This has been the case since I was born. According to the ancient records of my Nangong family, the Nangong family moved here and it has been like this ever since."
"As for the reason, our Nangong family has researched it for tens of thousands of years, yet we've gained nothing."
Nangong Hong explained to everyone.
Upon hearing this, the crowd fell into thought. No wonder the Nangong family always chose to have their ascendants ascend after the full moon on the fifteenth.
It seemed to be for this very reason.
When breaking through to the Tribulation stage and ascending, one would absorb a large amount of spiritual energy. Without spiritual energy, how could one proceed?
It was like fish in a pond without water, could they still thrive?
Like a car without fuel, could it still drive?
Women without...
Nangong Hong's words made everyone exchange glances, and a sense of worry began to creep in.
The full moon night was fast approaching, and Xia Feng had shown no signs of activity. If it truly coincided with the full moon night, it would be a major problem.
"Let's wait a bit longer," Oriental Yu said finally.
Another day passed. Today was the full moon night, and the spiritual energy on Penglai Island was becoming increasingly weak.
Xia Feng opened his eyes, as if something was summoning him.
After several days of research, Xia Feng had finally made some progress. Although he still couldn't connect with the Heavenly Dao, he had a general understanding of the situation.
"Are you summoning me?"
Xia Feng's sharp gaze fixed on the south of Penglai Island as he muttered to himself.
Dark Spirit had once told him that the Eastern Emperor Bell was buried there, and now Xia Feng was increasingly certain of the truth of this matter.
Xia Feng waved his hand, and the door of the great hall opened.
"Come in, everyone," Xia Feng called out.
The ancestors of the four hidden families heard this and quickly rushed in.
"Senior, how is it?" Oriental Yu asked urgently.
Xia Feng extended his hand, and four worn sheepskin scrolls floated into the hands of the four ancestors. He then said, "I've had some insights, but perhaps because I am not a cultivator, I cannot yet sense the Heavenly Dao."
Nangong Hong: ???
Not a cultivator's reason?
What did that mean?
No one paid attention to Nangong Hong's question. Sima Liang said, "Senior, it's fortunate you came out today. If you had come out any later, we would have come to knock on your door. Today is the full moon night, and the spiritual energy on Penglai Island will completely disappear. If you happen to ascend today, it would be a major disaster."
"Oh?"
Xia Feng looked at him in confusion. He could indeed feel that the spiritual energy had begun to weaken.
"Is it like this every full moon night?"
Xia Feng asked Nangong Hong.
"Replying to the senior, it is like this every full moon night. According to the family's ancient records, this has been the case for tens of thousands of years."
Nangong Hong did not dare to conceal anything and quickly revealed the truth.
Nangong Hong's words further solidified Xia Feng's certainty that the Eastern Emperor Bell was buried here.
This was a divine artifact from ancient times, and it would likely be helpful for his ascension.
The Eastern Emperor Bell was known as the Gate of Heaven, capable of opening a new path directly to other realms.
However, apart from the Eastern Emperor Bell, the other nine divine artifacts were no longer on Earth.
Because Donghuang Taiyi died in the Lich War before the Investiture of the Gods, the Eastern Emperor Bell disappeared after his death, which was why it remained on Earth.
Xia Feng pondered for a moment and decided to wait for the full moon night.
Whether it was true or not, it would be revealed tonight.
"There is a special item on Penglai Island. I will retrieve it tonight, and then this phenomenon will disappear."
Xia Feng did not directly reveal the Eastern Emperor Bell, as the item was too unbelievable.
If it could be kept quiet, he would. Moreover, he hadn't obtained it yet. What if it wasn't the Eastern Emperor Bell, wouldn't that be embarrassing?
"I see." Nangong Hong nodded thoughtfully.
As for what the special item was, everyone wisely did not ask. No matter how special it was, it had nothing to do with them.
If an opportunity was not yours, there was no point in forcing it.
Greedy people often died early, and they had lived this long by understanding this principle.
"Senior, it's still early. I'll arrange a meal for you," Nangong Hong suggested.
Xia Feng nodded and let him make the arrangements.
The afternoon passed uneventfully. Night was approaching, and the spiritual energy on Penglai Island was almost gone.
As darkness fully descended, the moon hung high in the starry sky.
Xia Feng stood outside the gate of the Nangong family, gazing towards the south.
When the time came, Xia Feng ascended into the air, instantly disappearing from everyone's sight.
Hiss...
Everyone knew that Xia Feng's cultivation was unfathomable, but his aerial flight startled them.
They could also fly, but flying like Xia Feng was an entirely different matter.
"A senior is a senior. Such profound strength is an example for us to follow."
Oriental Yu sighed as he watched Xia Feng ascend into the air.
He felt both envious and worshipful.
Everyone nodded and looked up in the direction Xia Feng had departed.
To the south of Penglai Island, Xia Feng hovered in mid-air, searching for the aura of the Eastern Emperor Bell.
It was this place. Xia Feng could feel something summoning him, and the closer he got, the stronger the feeling became.
Xia Feng darted down to the ground and used his senses to locate the Eastern Emperor Bell.
Suddenly, Xia Feng waved his hand and split open a section of the earth, revealing a barrier. Without a word, Xia Feng flew into it.
After Xia Feng entered, the entire barrier instantly disappeared.
As soon as Xia Feng entered the barrier, it was like an endless starry sky, and he kept falling. After falling for several minutes, he saw a staircase in the distance.
As Xia Feng landed, four characters were written above the staircase: Penglai Immortal Mansion.
If the Eastern Emperor Bell was truly here, it would mean that the Eastern Emperor Bell was placed here intentionally by someone.
Otherwise, the words "Penglai Immortal Mansion" would not have appeared.
Xia Feng did not doubt it and walked step by step deeper into the area.
Suddenly, a strong wind arose, and a faint figure appeared in front of Xia Feng, transitioning from ethereal to solid.
The figure was about two meters tall, with two horns on its head and a long axe in its hand. Its ferocious face looked at Xia Feng and questioned,
"Who dares to trespass the Penglai Immortal Mansion?"
Seeing the suddenly appearing figure, Xia Feng smiled and said, "You should leave. You cannot stop me."
"You court death."
The spectral figure said nothing more and swung its axe. Xia Feng unleashed a palm strike. The spectral figure seemed to be in great pain and shouted in shock,
"Are there still people of your cultivation in this realm?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the spectral figure instantly turned into a faint shadow and dissipated.
Xia Feng continued forward. As he reached the depths of the cave dwelling, a barrier blocked him.
Xia Feng reached out and touched it. An ancient aura struck him like thunder.
"Haha... the barrier that the Eastern Emperor Bell possesses. It is indeed worthy of being one of the ten great divine artifacts of ancient times."
Xia Feng muttered to himself.
Then, he gathered his energy in his dan tian, formed a strange hand gesture, and with a powerful, resonant shout, he proclaimed,
"Break!"
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