Chapter 1214: Fengdu

Lu Yang explained the spatial projection to Meng Jingzhou, who then understood.

"Spatial projection? This is the first time I've heard of such a thing."

"No wonder Junior Brother Man thought it was a haunting."

Spatial projections are visible but intangible. Each time a spatial projection appeared, Man Gu's cultivation fluctuated to a very low level, preventing him from making an accurate judgment.

Whether it was a haunting or a spatial projection no longer mattered. After staking out the place for so long, they had finally found the source.

"Immortal Fairy, is there a way to enter this space?"

Lu Yang was a cultivator with self-awareness; he knew he wasn't proficient in spatial techniques and needed to consult someone knowledgeable.

"It's very simple. This space doesn't look very sturdy. You could strike a forceful blow with a sword at the crack, or the Meng family boy could throw a punch, and either would create an opening."

"Is there another way?"

Lu Yang's eye twitched. He merely wanted to tell the owner of the space to patch up the cracks; otherwise, these spatial projections were quite frightening.

If he were to strike with a sword and Old Meng with a punch, then tell the owner of the space that their structure had cracks, it would be no different from a provocation.

"Self-destruction works too; it would create an even bigger opening."

"Is there a way without creating an opening?"

The Undying Immortal Fairy spread her hands. "Then you'd have to ask your Grandmaster Hanhai to force it open."

Lu Yang scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward. Logically, both he and Old Meng were at the Tribulation Transcendence stage, with their cultivation almost at its peak. It would be somewhat embarrassing to have to ask their grandmaster for help when encountering difficulties outside.

When Lu Yang explained the situation, Meng Jingzhou also felt embarrassed.

Just as they were brainstorming other methods, their chests simultaneously warmed. They pulled out their Nine Nether Tokens to find a message from Mu Baiyi.

"This year, after years of continuous effort, Fengdu has finally been completed. It stands magnificent and grand, connecting with heaven and earth, coexisting with the netherworld. This is indeed a momentous event, rare in ten thousand years, drawing attention from all directions. We have solemnly decided to hold the grand completion ceremony of Fengdu on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. On behalf of the entire Nine Nether Sect, we sincerely invite the Young Sect Master to attend the completion ceremony."

"Entrance location: 'Come Again BBQ' in Zhongshan County, Barren State, Great Xia."

The two silently put away their Nine Nether Tokens.

They seemed to know who the owner of the space was now; there was no need to ask Grandmaster Hanhai for help.

"If I'm not mistaken, hasn't the Nine Nether Sect's long-standing dream been to build Fengdu?" Lu Yang had heard Li Haoran explain the significance of Fengdu to the Nine Nether Sect. However, constructing Fengdu was extremely costly, and Qin Haoran had always opposed its construction during his tenure.

Now, with their barbecue restaurant and solar energy businesses growing stronger, they finally had the funds to build Fengdu.

In fact, Lu Yang could even be considered a founder of Fengdu.

"The fifteenth of the seventh month? So, in seven days?"

Knowing the reason for the "haunting," the two no longer needed to patrol every night.

When they informed Man Gu about Fengdu, he was greatly surprised. He had always said the haunting was a bit strange, and now he understood why.

"Are the two of you Senior Brothers going?"

Lu Yang smiled, "A major event is being held within our jurisdiction, so of course, we'll go take a look."

Seven days later, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, having changed their appearances to that of Young Sect Master Lu and Saint Son Long, arrived at the Zhongshan County branch of "Come Again BBQ."

Mu Baiyi stood at the entrance of the barbecue restaurant, eagerly awaiting their arrival, and finally, they appeared.

"Young Sect Master Lu, Saint Son Long, it's been a while since we last met."

To Mu Baiyi, these two were no less than saviors. The barbecue restaurant not only helped him pay off his loans but also contributed to the establishment of Fengdu.

Besides Mu Baiyi, many high-ranking officials of the Nine Nether Sect were also present to greet them, signifying their respect for the Heavenly Court Sect.

"I've long heard of the great names of Young Sect Master Lu and Saint Son Long. It's a pleasure to meet you both. I am Liu Zhen, the Grand Elder of the Resplendent Sun Sect."

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had met Liu Zhen in the far north, but that was under their true identities. They had not yet met Liu Zhen as members of the Heavenly Court Sect.

Mu Baiyi hesitated before asking, "Might I inquire where your Dao protectors are? Is it convenient for them to appear? Oh, of course, if it's not convenient, please disregard my question."

He recalled that whenever he met Young Sect Master Lu and Saint Son Long, they were always accompanied by Dao protectors. Why were they absent today? Did they trust the Nine Nether Sect that much?

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou smiled faintly, and an overwhelming aura of terror immediately enveloped the entire barbecue restaurant.

"Sect Master Mu, do you think we still need Dao protectors now?"

Mu Baiyi, Sect Master Chi, and Liu Zhen immediately felt a suffocating pressure, staring at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in disbelief.

They were all at the Tribulation Transcendence stage, yet this was an oppressive aura strong enough to suffocate them.

"Tribulation Transcendence Peak?!"

Upon meeting, they had noticed they couldn't discern the cultivation levels of Young Sect Master Lu and Saint Son Long, but they hadn't thought much of it, assuming they were wearing artifacts that concealed their cultivation.

They hadn't considered the Tribulation Transcendence stage, given their apparent age. Even geniuses like Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, at this point, should only be at the early Tribulation Transcendence stage.

These two had actually quietly ascended to the Tribulation Transcendence Peak?

Was this the true power of the Heavenly Court Sect?

No wonder they didn't need Dao protectors; such cultivation allowed them to roam the world unimpeded.

People often debated who was stronger, Lu Yang or Young Sect Master Lu. In recent years, with Young Sect Master Lu rarely appearing in public and Lu Yang creating various legends in the cultivation world, public opinion had gradually leaned towards Lu Yang being superior to Young Sect Master Lu.

Even Mu Baiyi and the others had thought this way.

Today, the truth became clear: Young Sect Master Lu's infrequent public appearances were due to him being in secluded cultivation.

They had believed Lu Yang was already the pinnacle of prodigious talent, never imagining that Young Sect Master Lu's talent far surpassed his.

Liu Zhen, in particular, felt his entire life had been wasted.

"Please, come in, both of you." As the two withdrew their oppressive aura, Mu Baiyi hastily invited them into the Fengdu space, his attitude even more enthusiastic than before.

In the courtyard of the barbecue restaurant, a swirling spatial gate stood erect.

As they stepped through the spatial gate, the scene shifted from bright to dark. The Fengdu space was dimly lit, giving off a very oppressive atmosphere.

The Fengdu space was enormous, with various buildings forming a city even larger than Zhongshan County, its sheer scale comparable to the Imperial City.

No wonder Junior Brother Li said building Fengdu was expensive; just looking at these structures, one could tell it was a massive undertaking.

Moreover, these buildings bore no resemblance to the Great Xia style, giving off an ancient and antiquated impression.

Ghostly flames were the sole source of illumination in the Fengdu space. Two clusters of green ghost fire floated beside them, casting a greenish hue on their faces, perfectly suiting Fengdu's aesthetic.

Sect Master Chi and Liu Zhen were also visiting Fengdu for the first time and were awestruck by the Nine Nether Sect's grand feat.

No wonder Mu Baiyi was always so stingy when it came to sharing profits; it turned out all the money had been spent here.

"These architectural styles are quite interesting. Who designed them, Sect Master Mu? Was it you?" Lu Yang asked with a smile.

Mu Baiyi shook his head. "They are from the manuscripts left by the previous Sect Master, Qin Haoran."

"Manuscripts?"

"His manuscripts contained drawings of Fengdu. The architectural style he depicted was very unique; we've examined his designs, and they differ from the architectural styles of the Ancient, Daqian, Dayu, and Great Xia periods."

"It's said that Qin Haoran was a reincarnated person. We believe the Fengdu he depicted wasn't imagined, but rather that his memories weren't entirely lost during his reincarnation, and he still remembered the appearance of the place of reincarnation."

"This particular space is what I constructed," Mu Baiyi said proudly.

To build the Fengdu space, he specifically studied spatial techniques, which he had never encountered before. It now seemed he possessed great talent in spatial arts, learning them instantly.