Just as Chu Feng wanted to continue sensing, to confirm whether or not he had imagined it, everything stopped.
Chu Feng opened his eyes and discovered that not only had the formation's power within the copper basin dissipated— The formation patterns on the copper basin had vanished as well.
The basin remained ancient, radiating an aura of primordial antiquity, but aside from its age, it now held no other use.
It seemed the formation patterns carved upon the copper basin could only be used once.
No wonder even Master Jiudian had been unable to determine whether this method would work.
He had never used it before, either.
"Benevolent Donor Chu Feng, could it be that this method doesn't work?"
Master Jiudian, seeing that Chu Feng's expression didn't look good, assumed he had failed.
"The method works."
"It's just—Master, can this copper basin really only be used once?" Chu Feng asked, unwilling to accept it.
"Yes, only once," Master Jiudian replied.
"Does Master have any other method that could let me experience what I just felt?" Chu Feng asked.
"The formation I set up only serves a guiding function. In the end, it all depends on the power within this copper basin," Master Jiudian said.
"I understand. Thank you, Master."
Chu Feng knew that Master Jiudian had likely exhausted his options, so he said: "Master, I did indeed sense another King's Bloodline just now."
"But I couldn't determine whether it was my mother's King's Bloodline."
"Although I sensed it, the formation's limitations meant I didn't feel a particularly strong connection, nor could I detect my mother's aura."
"However, the King's Bloodline I sensed was healthy—extremely complete," Chu Feng said.
"It seems I still haven't been able to ease Benevolent Donor Chu Feng's concerns," Master Jiudian sighed.
"Master, this matter concerns my mother's safety. Unless I truly see her safe and sound, I'm afraid I won't be able to rest easy."
"Please forgive me."
Chu Feng felt a twinge of guilt, knowing that Master Jiudian owed him nothing and had already gone above and beyond in helping him.
"Benevolent Donor Chu Feng, I fully understand how you feel, and I would very much like to help put your mind at ease."
"But as my disciple likely told you, while the formation power of the Nine Heavens Peak is formidable, it is in truth unrelated to me."
"I cannot use the power of the Nine Heavens Peak to peer into the situation within the Seven Realms Holy Temple. If I could, I would be able to give you a definitive answer," Master Jiudian said.
"Master, the help you've already given me is more than enough."
"Without the formation power you used earlier to bring me back to my senses, I'm afraid I would have truly fallen for Jie Tianran's trap," Chu Feng said.
"Alas."
"I myself cannot fathom why Jie Tianran harbors such intense hostility toward you. He wasn't the sort of unreasonable person before," Master Jiudian sighed.
"You've known him for a long time, Senior?" Chu Feng asked.
"Mm."
"But we were merely acquaintances—nothing deep. If anything, I was closer to your mother."
"Your mother once did me a favor."
"Today, I suppose I've repaid that debt," Master Jiudian sighed suddenly.
Chu Feng had originally believed that Master Jiudian's help stemmed purely from the goodness of his heart.
He hadn't expected it to be because of his mother.
"Benevolent Donor Chu Feng, is there anyone else at the Nine Heavens Peak you wish to see?"
Master Jiudian asked once more.