Chapter 333: Tai Shang Eight Trigrams Furnace

The undulating mountains contained the Eight Trigram Furnace, with wisps of purple energy rising like erupting ground fire or swirling celestial mist.

The more Chu Feng observed the terrain, the more delighted and excited he became. He had never anticipated anything with such fervor. He meticulously measured it on foot, observed it repeatedly, and continuously performed calculations. The study of energy fields required precise measurements and complex deductions, resembling a science, yet even more profound. As Chu Feng delved deeper into the understanding of this field, he realized its vastness and profundity. It required constant accumulation of knowledge, practical application on-site, and complete devotion to truly master.

Observing his solemn demeanor as he traversed the entire mountain area without stopping, people admired him while also deeply appreciating the difficulty of studying energy fields. Along the way, Chu Feng made numerous marks, each as dense and countless as stars in the sky, making anyone who merely looked at them dizzy. Numerous cultivators followed from a distance, completely silent, none daring to disturb him. Seeing Chu Feng's tense, silent expression, they all sensed a serious and solemn atmosphere.

Suddenly, a dense stream of purple energy burst from underground, like a waterfall gushing skyward in reverse, accompanied by a faint, almost imperceptible dragon's roar. Everyone jumped, startled. This was truly uncanny; what exactly was Chu Feng doing? They watched as he simply carved a few symbols and buried a dozen magnetic stones, and just like that, purple energy erupted violently, as if he had unearthed a dragon's wellspring.

"Assign dedicated personnel to guard this spot, but don't disturb anything," Chu Feng instructed. "I'll make more precise arrangements later." This was an earth脉 connecting to Jiangning City, drawing in the dragon's energy from the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. Nothing was visible on the surface, but clearly, a deep purple true dragon seemed to be slumbering underground!

"He certainly has some skill. It seems worthwhile to bring him into the mountains," a crone with a youthful complexion and hair like a crane's feathers remarked softly from a distance, leaning on her cane.

"Should I invite him immediately?" a young man with a crimson mark on his forehead asked with a brilliant smile, revealing pearly white teeth.

"There's no rush. Let's see what arrangements he makes here; he seems to have some tricks up his sleeve. In the end, he won't defy me," the old woman said amiably, though her demeanor clearly exuded an overbearing air, as if she wouldn't tolerate any resistance from Chu Feng.

Finally, Chu Feng returned to the central area, where the Primeval Magnetic Cave, home to the Eight Trigram Furnace, was concealed. He calmed himself, meticulously considering how to fully utilize the terrain to safely refine himself within the Supreme Eight Trigram Furnace. No one rushed him; they all waited patiently. The major financial groups placed great hopes on Chu Feng, as this was the first time anyone had set up an energy field in a renowned mountain. And it appeared to be on a grand scale!

After contemplating for two days and two nights, Chu Feng finally began his work. Before him lay piles of translucent jade stones, all of them exquisite and valuable, which would command astronomical prices if sold. Here, however, they were merely materials. Chu Feng moved with practiced ease, wielding a crimson flying sword with graceful precision, carving and writing on various magnetic stones and jade pieces, sending fragments scattering. Around him, energy surged, shimmering brightly. After being inscribed with symbols, all the materials transformed, emitting a spiritual radiance that glittered like a constellation of stars.

Chu Feng began to act, implementing the full layout. He personally excavated the earth, drawing forth the inherent energy of the unique terrain. Some people from the financial groups also assisted, handling transport and other tasks. In reality, they hoped to secretly learn his methods, but they ended up dizzy and bewildered, unable to comprehend his work. This was because the symbols were incredibly complex, and the runes on the jade pieces were terrifyingly intricate, dense like spiderwebs. Chu Feng, having already mastered them, was able to control and arrange them effectively.

"Ah..."

Suddenly, someone shrieked. A hand had been seared, emitting a flame that refused to be put out.

"Don't move recklessly!" Chu Feng snapped. While he was setting up, someone had secretly dug away some earth and stones to observe closely, inadvertently drawing out solar fire essence and getting burned. Finally, a king intervened to extinguish the fire essence, but the person's hand was ruined, charred black, with half of it missing.

At that moment, everyone gasped, their faces revealing expressions of shock. Until recently, the area had been peaceful, filled with abundant energy that made one feel warm. Yet, after Chu Feng's arrangements, flames had inexplicably erupted from underground. Chu Feng grabbed a handful of earth, feeling its scorching temperature. The soil shimmered with golden light and faint wisps of fire. He then reburied several top-grade magnetic stones.

"Everyone, step back and don't disturb Chu Feng," a king said with a stern expression.

Not long after, a similar incident occurred in another direction. The soil was pitch black, and after Chu Feng carved symbols and buried jade pieces there, the area became somewhat cold and eerie. Someone accidentally stepped into a pit, and their foot was frostbitten. A black mist spread along their right foot, turning into black ice that encased their foot, causing them to scream in agony.

At this moment, many people regarded Chu Feng with awe. In such a short time, he had made the terrain emanate such bizarre power, which felt truly supernatural. The personnel from the Pre-Qin Research Institute, hidden in the distance, exchanged solemn glances. They were no strangers to this area. Years ago, a large tomb had been discovered here, and an attempt to excavate it resulted in heavy casualties, with almost everyone involved perishing. They knew this was a cursed land but hadn't told Chu Feng, wanting to see if his methods truly indicated profound skill. Now they understood: Chu Feng was truly remarkable. He had clearly discovered the underground tomb and was now harnessing its Yin energy.

Half a day later, Chu Feng's primary layout was complete. He had personally inscribed energy field symbols in all eight directions. Watching the area become dense with energy particles and gradually grow tranquil, he felt a sense of satisfaction. He knew his great opportunity was imminent. However, he soon frowned, gazing intently. The terrain increasingly sent shivers down his spine.

"Earth, fire, wind, water—this place has everything. The Eight Trigram Furnace is at the center. Once it ignites, with a raging fire burning the furnace, can I withstand it?" Chu Feng was suspicious. The more he observed, the more apprehensive he became. In all eight directions, complex energy fields were hidden, and if activated, they would be incredibly powerful. Indeed, beneath the energy field he had laid out, ancient energy fields lay hidden.

"Fortunately, these fields are isolated from one another and aren't connected to form the Eight Trigram Furnace's flames. Otherwise, this place would be incredibly perilous!" Chu Feng pondered, feeling a slight reluctance. Having stumbled upon such a miraculous place, was he to only draw on its surface energy and not tap into the deeper, underground forces? "Hmm, this Eight Trigram Furnace is quite remarkable. It can draw secret powers from all eight directions, perhaps nurturing sacred artifacts, holding divine pills, and even neutralizing the malice of earth fire!"

After contemplating the eight directions, Chu Feng again gazed at the Primeval Magnetic Cave in the center. He was completely relieved; this Eight Trigram Furnace was indeed capable of withstanding anything. At the same time, he was profoundly shaken. A mere subterranean cave could actually neutralize the malevolent energy within; this was akin to a supreme mythical treasure capable of averting calamities. The more Chu Feng observed, the more suspicious he became. Some patterns within the cave appeared naturally formed, yet they perfectly complemented the energy field, almost as if they were designed. He spent an entire night researching there, meticulously studying and experimenting multiple times, assuring himself that the cave's furnace structure was indeed sufficient to dissipate the dangers of the furnace flames. He was completely reassured.

Chu Feng resolved to activate the ancient energy fields in all eight directions, unleashing their full power and potential.

"Whoosh!"

A flash of sword light flew, striking towards Chu Feng; someone was attempting to assassinate him. Two powerful sea race cultivators suddenly appeared, launching a ruthless attack with cold expressions as they closed in.

*Thud, thud, thud...*

The old Grandmaster of Wudang intervened, blocking a sword aimed at Chu Feng's glabella and repelling an attacker charging from the front.

"How dare you!" the Dragon Maiden exclaimed, appearing out of the forest. She had been hiding in the shadows and now made a powerful move.

"How dare you act so brazenly?!" others shouted. The financial groups certainly didn't want Chu Feng to meet an accident now; they were waiting for him to help nurture their weapons, and some even wanted to abduct him. With various factions intervening, the assassination was doomed to fail, and the two king-level sea creatures were killed on the spot.

"They're from the South Sea," the Dragon Maiden clarified, emphasizing they had no connection to the East Sea.

After this incident, everyone grew more vigilant, wanting to avoid any mishaps at such a crucial time. Some financial groups had even brought their ultimate divine weapons, hoping to enhance their quality here. Chu Feng paid no mind, continuing his research. He was determined to activate the ancient energy fields in all eight directions! He began to ponder. Both the Field Scripture and the stone carvings given to him by the Dragon Maiden offered solutions. However, he wanted to optimize them, choosing the most reliable method. At the same time, he also planned to set up a defense so that anyone who dared to interfere or attempt an assassination would face dire consequences.

In fact, once activated, the ancient energy fields in the eight directions would become immensely powerful and dominant, bringing tragedy upon anyone who trespassed. After careful study, Chu Feng felt uneasy. He thought the destructive power might be too great. Without much additional arrangement, this place would become an impenetrable fortress. Anyone who overestimated themselves would truly be like moths drawn to a flame! He even considered whether to temper its effects, wondering what would happen if someone accidentally wandered in.

Ultimately, Chu Feng decided against weakening it. Instead, he warned everyone to withdraw, stating he needed to conduct his research alone and that any disturbance would be at their own risk, as there could be danger. He reasoned that those who trusted him and had a close relationship with him would surely heed his warning. Only those with ulterior motives would secretly attempt to intrude.

Not long after, Chu Feng connected all the ancient energy fields to the Primeval Magnetic Cave in the center, which housed the Eight Trigram Furnace. Then, he carved various intricate symbols. With just a slight manipulation near the Supreme Divine Furnace, he could draw in mysterious energy from all eight directions and fully activate the area.

"Everything is ready; all that's missing is the final catalyst."

Chu Feng felt a slight nervousness. Everything was prepared; once he entered the Primeval Magnetic Cave, the Purple Gold Mountain region would become a soaring dragon, engulfed in the flames of the Eight Trigrams. At such a crucial moment, it was impossible not to be nervous, for this concerned whether he would obtain the great fortune this place offered. Chu Feng did not act rashly. Instead, he calmed himself, re-deduced everything from scratch, and re-examined all the energy field symbols, as if starting the entire process anew. He confirmed that there were no issues.

After several days of this meticulous work, the people from the major financial groups grew impatient.

"Chu Feng, how much longer?" someone asked.

Chu Feng's heart stirred, and he replied, "No rush." He, in fact, was no longer in a hurry and didn't act immediately. For the past few days, he had been so engrossed in studying the energy fields that he had overlooked the external situation. Why did the atmosphere feel a bit strange? He looked outside.

"How much longer?" asked someone from Heavenly God Biotech.

"Actually, we can try nurturing the weapons now, though there might be slight imperfections," Chu Feng replied.

"Very well, young man. I have a cane here that was damaged years ago. Can you repair it?" an old woman asked from nearby, holding a black cane.

"Alright, I'll give it a try. Let's start with your weapon, senior," Chu Feng nodded.

The old woman gently flicked her hand, and the black cane floated lightly through the air, landing near Chu Feng. Observing the old woman's demeanor, Chu Feng's heart stirred. She wore ancient attire, possessed a youthful complexion with hair like a crane's feathers, and Lin Yaoyao was following not far behind her. This made him wary. This… this was an extraterrestrial being, the financial group's hidden power?!

Chu Feng did not activate the ancient energy fields; he only used his own weapon-nurturing method to cultivate the cane. Even then, the area became suffused with energy and swirling colorful lights, appearing remarkably sacred. Everyone was moved, realizing Chu Feng's arrangements here were highly effective.

"Chu Feng, can this place be activated now?" someone asked.

"Hmm, it would be best to refine it for two more days," Chu Feng replied, his words masking his true intentions. He was observing the reactions of those present.

"Heh heh, very good. You've passed my test. Your mastery of energy fields is exceptional, and you will receive our protection," the old woman unexpectedly declared at that moment. She continued, "Come with me. It's about to get chaotic outside. I'll take you to a good place where there are energy field scriptures and famous mountain terrains, enough for you to fully develop your abilities."

What did she mean? Everyone was startled.

Chu Feng also frowned. What he expected had finally come: this extraterrestrial being wanted to abduct him to serve them exclusively! But he had been setting this up for so long; did they truly think he was wasting his time?

"Heh, senior, my master is also very interested in him," a golden-haired man said, walking over with a calm and composed smile.

"Who are you?" someone demanded.

"I come bearing a divine oracle, inviting Chu Feng to journey west," the newcomer introduced himself. His name was Abel, and his entire body glowed with a sacred aura. He had azure eyes, a prominent nose, chiseled features, and was remarkably handsome.

"Which god?" Even the old woman narrowed her eyes, an unusual expression crossing her face.

"The god has not yet descended; he has only sent down his oracle. His previous envoys were Yaman and Schiller from the Vatican, who also followed his commands, but they both failed in their duties and perished," the divine envoy Abel said unhurriedly.

Chu Feng's expression changed. It was them again! He had killed Yaman, and it was he who had slain Schiller. Clearly, he had no fondness whatsoever for this so-called god.

"Stop!" Chu Feng shouted. At this point, the divine envoy Abel was about to step into the forbidden zone Chu Feng had designated.

Abel smiled, his grin radiant like sunshine. "Heh, though you once disrespected the god and killed his envoys, the god is tolerant and benevolent. He will not hold it against you. He has even asked me to invite you to meet him in the folded space."

"A god, indeed!" The crone with the youthful complexion shook her head and began to walk forward. "To claim to be a god is too arrogant; he's merely a newcomer. This person is under my protection and will obey my commands. You cannot take him."

In the center, Chu Feng watched calmly as they ignored him, disregarded his warnings, and approached, already standing within the ancient energy field. In the distance, the second son of the Old Dragon King of the South Sea, Black Chi, also arrived. Accompanied by a group of powerful sea creatures, he smiled faintly and said, "Interesting. Let them fight it out." He, too, began to move forward, intending to seize an opportunity to strike at Chu Feng when necessary.

Subsequently, more people began to advance. The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, and the mood shifted dramatically, foreshadowing an impending storm. In the eyes of onlookers, Chu Feng was in grave trouble, facing a major disaster. Lin Yaoyao secretly transmitted a message to Chu Feng using her mental energy, advising him to go with the old woman because he wouldn't be able to win; his power was too weak. Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's emotions stirred, making it difficult for him to remain calm, but he naturally refused.

At the same time, he sternly warned them, "Everyone, I am setting up an energy field here to nurture weapons. You should leave. The energy here is chaotic and very unsafe."

"It's quite peaceful and warm here. You don't actually think this terrain can harm a divine envoy, do you?" Abel asked with a brilliant smile. He held a lantern that contained black, raging flames, exuding a terrifying aura. He was extremely confident, certain that he was impervious to all magical attacks.

"Come with me, Chu Feng. I will protect you," the old woman said, sounding very kind, yet her tone carried an undeniable coercion, concealing an underlying domineering attitude. At this point, she, the divine envoy, and several others who disregarded the warnings all entered the energy field.

Chu Feng spread his hands and sighed, "I'm doing this for your own good. This place is very unsafe."

"There's no need for further discussion. Just come with me now," the old woman said flatly.

"Chu Feng, the god will forgive your past transgressions. Journey west with me," Abel said, beaming.

Neither of them took Chu Feng's words seriously, and by this point, Black Chi and other experts had also entered. Chu Feng spread his hands, looking genuinely sincere, as if he wanted to speak but held back, watching the approaching figures.