"Interesting."
"The radiance contains runes, each linked to the next, forming interlocking rings."
"This kind of formation should be extraordinarily powerful — far beyond what an ordinary Spirit World Master could set up."
"If I'm not mistaken, even your Heavenly Eye can only perceive a crude outer appearance of this grand formation. The true outline is something you cannot see through at all. Perhaps the power within this Ancient Immortal Pool wasn't formed naturally — it was created by someone." After remaining silent for a long while, Eggy could no longer hold back and spoke up.
"Created by someone? Eggy, are you saying that it's this ancient formation that granted the Ancient Immortal Pool its incredibly dense spiritual energy and the opportunity for cultivation?" Chu Feng asked.
"Just a guess. Even though this is the first time I've seen a formation like this, my knowledge far exceeds yours, and I've heard plenty. If I'm not wrong, the Ancient Immortal Needle and this formation are one and the same — and the value of the Ancient Immortal Needle should be no less than that of the formation," Eggy said.
"If everything about the Ancient Immortal Pool truly comes from this formation and the Ancient Immortal Needle, then whoever left such a formation behind is a being worthy of reverence." When Chu Feng thought of the person who had created this formation, a look of genuine respect appeared on his face.
"Heh. Since this formation reacted to you, it means you already qualify to activate the Ancient Immortal Needle. As long as you stay here, this formation will eventually be triggered by you."
"But right now, you're not the only one here. There's also an ancient elf in the vicinity. What do you plan to do — wear him down, or take the initiative to deal with him?" Eggy asked.
"Know thyself, know thy enemy, and you need not fear a hundred battles. If I'm stronger than him, I can naturally use methods to deal with him. If I'm weaker, then all I can do is stall. Either way, I'm in the shadows and he's in the light — I hold the absolute initiative." The corner of Chu Feng's mouth curled into a roguish arc.
"Heh, not bad. You're starting to have a bit of this queen's flair." A similarly mischievous grin appeared on Eggy's face as well.
Master and servant seemed to have arrived at the same thought…
After that, Chu Feng concealed his aura and crept cautiously toward the Ancient Immortal Needle, for he suspected that the ancient elf was most likely nearby.
Upon drawing closer, Chu Feng indeed discovered that to one side of the Ancient Immortal Needle, a figure sat cross-legged. The attire confirmed it was an ancient elf.
However, this ancient elf was different from the others, because Chu Feng noticed a peculiar symbol on his chest.
The symbol was not easy to spot, but Chu Feng could tell that it was forged from a special material and must hold significant meaning. Since only this one bore the mark, Chu Feng felt it represented a unique identity — perhaps indicating his origin, the so-called kingdom that the ancient elves spoke of.
But what surprised Chu Feng the most right now was the elf's cultivation level. He was cultivating, yet unlike the other ancient elves who sat quietly in the water, his method was entirely different. Not only did his body emit a faint glow, but vast martial force churned the water around him into streams that spiraled like white flood dragons.
An overwhelming, sacred aura radiated from within him — truly majestic and extraordinary.
"This guy is formidable." Chu Feng's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of gravity flashing through his eyes.
The opponent hadn't concealed his aura, so Chu Feng could sense that he was a Fifth-rank Martial King. To possess such cultivation among one's peers — calling him a genius would be no exaggeration.