Published at 23rd of April 2026 6:26 am

Chapter 2188: An Important Breakthrough

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Ye Feng installed a Time Acceleration Formation for himself.

Over a million times acceleration.

Plus, he could divide into countless Divine Senses simultaneously to comprehend millions of ancient texts; his reading speed was terrifyingly fast, enabling him to complete tens of millions of books in one day.

Yet, he still felt it wasn’t quick enough.

As for the Source of Time, he didn’t pay much attention to it.

To him, the Source of Time currently only served the purpose of condensing the First Level of the Time-Space Codex, and he wasn’t in a hurry to reach the First Level timeline, so he ignored it.

[Source of Time: 1.27 million/10 million]

Glancing at the panel, Ye Feng knew that he had accumulated over a million in Source of Time, still a long way from ten million, and continued reading.

Xue Rongqing was also reading.

Being by Ye Feng’s side, she felt happy doing anything, especially enriching herself by reading.

"Sect Leader, I don’t understand this question..."

Xue Rongqing occasionally encountered difficult problems.

At those times, she’d humbly ask Ye Feng, and Ye Feng would answer earnestly. Gradually, Xue Rongqing learned a lot of peculiar knowledge.

Time passed swiftly.

Three months had elapsed externally.

Ye Feng finally emerged from the endless ocean of knowledge, his eyes brimming with the light of wisdom.

He finished reading all the books in the Scripture Pavilion.

Among them was a multitude of Formation knowledge; Ye Feng already mastered it all, becoming a true Great Grandmaster of Formation Dao, capable of casually setting up various powerful formations.

Sealing a Dao Venerable was no problem.

However, there was no information about Spirit-Extend Holy Liquid; Ye Feng needed to look elsewhere.

"Sect Leader, did you finish your seclusion?"

Seeing Ye Feng stop reading, Xue Rongqing withdrew from a certain ancient text.

"Yes, I’ve finished reading the books here, and I’m planning to visit other Formation Dao Families to look for materials related to Spirit-Extend Holy Liquid."

Ye Feng had his plan.

He had mastered abundant Formation Dao knowledge and could set up various top-grade formations; he also held numerous ancient source liquid refining methods, ready to start crafting.

But, no matter how skilled a craftswoman, one cannot cook without rice.

Most of these require Spirit-Extend Holy Liquid.

This substance can harmonize various Formation Dao Source Liquids, adding a pinch during refining can increase quality.

"Come, let’s find Zhen Daozi."

Ye Feng took Xue Rongqing and left the luxurious mansion of the Wenren Family; when passing through the gate, the Formation Dao Puppet approached and bowed in salute.

"Farewell to both guests."

Ye Feng glanced at the Formation Dao Puppet, said nothing, yet sharply sensed something different.

Half an hour later.

Once the two were confirmed to have left far away, the Formation Dao Puppet returned to the corner of the wall, waiting day after day, year after year.

No one knew it had changed somewhat.

"What did these two people come here for? Staying for three months, that’s quite long."

The Formation Dao Puppet mused secretly.

Next moment.

Its body trembled slightly, the once vivid expression in its eyes dimmed considerably.

As if... its soul departed.

Deep underground.

Billions of miles away.

Here lies a place called "Futing City," created by a Dao Monarch; the city contains multiple Heavenly Venerables, with a population exceeding one billion, making it a grand city.

Ye Feng and Xue Rongqing arrived here.

They intended to use the Teleportation Array here to journey far to Zhendao Ancient City and find Zhen Daozi.

Suddenly, Ye Feng halted.

He looked at a distant building, where an exceptionally beautiful woman in the Nine-Turn Heavenly Venerable Realm was playing the zither, surrounded by many cultivators who listened intently.

"Sect Leader, are you interested in that woman?"

"No," Ye Feng shook his head.

He led Xue Rongqing to a nearby teahouse beside the building, sat down, drank tea, and listened to the music.

The building was located in the middle of a plaza.

Surrounded by various teahouses.

Whenever the woman played, the surrounding teahouses became packed, and even Dao Monarchs from other factions occasionally came, drawn by her reputation, just to meet this woman.

"Old sir, who is that?"

Ye Feng pointed to the woman playing the zither on the rooftop and asked the old man at the neighboring table.

"Honorable senior, that is Fairy Mingyue, Futing City’s number one beauty, proficient in playing the zither; even the City Lord, a Dao Monarch overlord, thinks highly of her."

The old man hastily explained.

He was just a Quasi-Heavenly Venerable; although he couldn’t discern Ye Feng’s cultivation level, he felt Ye Feng was at least a Heavenly Venerable, possibly a Dao Monarch like the City Lord, so he spoke very politely.

"Fairy Mingyue... nice name."

Ye Feng smiled, continuing to listen to the music.

Xue Rongqing was completely puzzled, not understanding why Ye Feng wasn’t going to Zhendao Ancient City but stayed here to listen to the music.

Before long.

A piece of music ended.

Fairy Mingyue bowed to all around, inadvertently catching sight of Ye Feng and Xue Rongqing in the teahouse, a hint of hard-to-detect surprise flashing in her bright eyes.

"Why are they here?"

Fairy Mingyue pondered.

But she didn’t show it, continuing to play the zither until dusk when she left with her zither.

"To play the zither with Fairy Mingyue under the night sky, that would be one of life’s greatest pleasures."

A Heavenly Venerable lamented.

"You wish! Fairy Mingyue is at the peak of Nine-Turn Heavenly Venerable strength; there’s no way she’d look at you. Even Dao Monarchs mean nothing to her."

Another person chuckled.

"Of course, I know Fairy Mingyue isn’t simple; I’m just expressing my feelings."

Someone replied.

A remark came: "I heard Fairy Mingyue arrived here eight thousand years ago; she plays the zither daily for cultivation, advancing from the initial One-Turn Heavenly Venerable Realm to the peak of Nine-Turn Heavenly Venerable now. Truly impressive!"

"Certainly impressive."

"Eight thousand years, advancing eight minor realms, from One-Turn Heavenly Venerable to the peak of Nine-Turn Heavenly Venerable; perhaps she’ll soon prove her Tao as a Dao Monarch!"

"Fairy Mingyue is so beautiful and skilled in playing the zither; her music can enchant and mesmerize, calming the mind. Why hasn’t a powerful figure married her?"

"Who dares?"

"Friend, could you elaborate?"

Everyone buzzed with discussion.

An Eighth-Turn Heavenly Venerate explained:

"Years ago, it wasn’t like no one tried to act against Fairy Mingyue, but even a Nine-Turn Heavenly Venerable peak died the next day. Later, a Dao Monarch acted, yet still met death. People suspect there’s a Dao Venerable supporting Fairy Mingyue, otherwise it wouldn’t be so mysterious."

Everyone was taken aback, realizing she had backing.

No wonder Fairy Mingyue remained safe in Futing City for eight thousand years; people believed she might be a young lady from a great family, with a Dao Venerable bodyguard.

Only Ye Feng thought differently.

He watched Fairy Mingyue leave and said to Xue Rongqing beside him, "Let’s go visit Fairy Mingyue; perhaps we can listen to her play the zither alone."

Upon hearing this, the surroundings were abuzz.

Many people looked at Ye Feng, whispering and pointing.

"Shh! That person is a Dao Monarch at the Peak, stronger than our City Lord of Futing City, maybe he really can have Fairy Mingyue play the qin for him alone."

A certain Eight-Turn Heavenly Venerable whispered.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Goodness, a Dao Monarch at the Peak!

Just one step further, and he would be a Dao Venerable.

Across the Central Continent, a Dao Venerable is quite impressive, enough to establish a powerful family.

City Lord’s Mansion.

Fairy Mingyue returned here and entered a courtyard that the City Lord had specifically set aside for her. With the service of two maids at the Quasi-Heavenly Venerable Realm, she prepared to bathe and change.

"Is it Fairy Mingyue?"

A gentle voice came from outside the door.

Fairy Mingyue’s eyes narrowed, and she quickly called the two maids out, saying to the door, "Fellow Daoist, I’m bathing at the moment. May I ask what brings you here?"

"I’ll wait until you’re done bathing to talk."

Ye Feng said, "Oh, by the way, I’m called Misty Dao Venerable, and I’m here with my Dao companion for some fun."

Outside the door.

Ye Feng and Xue Rongqing sat at a round table, with a middle-aged woman standing beside them. She was at the late stage of the Dao Monarch Realm, but standing beside Ye Feng, she had a look of respect.

This woman was the City Lord of Futing City.

She could feel that Ye Feng was very strong, strong enough to suppress her with one hand, and she felt he was probably here for Fairy Mingyue.

But, when she thought of Fairy Mingyue’s capabilities, the City Lord of Futing City wasn’t too worried.

An hour later.

Fairy Mingyue finished bathing and changing, wearing a light pink strapless long dress, her long black hair gently tied up, bound with a red ribbon into a bow shape.

Her neck was snow-white and delicate, quite alluring.

She walked barefoot.

Stepping on the ground covered with phoenix leaves, it made a rustling sound, like the melodious sound of a qin, stirring emotions.

"Misty Dao Venerable, may I ask why you are looking for me?" Fairy Mingyue gave a respectful bow.

Ye Feng drank his own Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea, the whole courtyard filled with aroma, saying, "I feel fated with Fairy Mingyue and would like to talk with you."

Fairy Mingyue looked at the City Lord of Futing City.

The latter understood, nodded, and left with the two maids, leaving only the three of them in the courtyard.

"Senior Misty Dao Venerable, please speak!"

Fairy Mingyue sat on a stone bench.

Ye Feng did not hide anything, saying, "Your full name should be Wenren Mingyue, right?"

Fairy Mingyue’s heart shook.

On the surface, however, she remained calm.

"Why does Senior Dao Venerable say this?" Fairy Mingyue gently brushed her temple hair, smiling as she asked.

Ye Feng said, "We’re all smart people, no need to hide. I stayed in the Wenren Family’s Scripture Pavilion for three months. During that time, you observed us through the Formation Dao Puppet more than once, right? When we left, were you not secretly watching too? Why not admit it now?"

This statement left the place silent.

Fairy Mingyue swiftly retreated, her hands rapidly forming seals, like a butterfly among flowers, pleasing to the eye.

Pop!

The entire courtyard was quickly enveloped by a layer of shield, with countless lights flashing inside. The tall phoenix trees behind Ye Feng all moved, forming a formation, trapping Ye Feng and Xue Rongqing inside, releasing a powerful suppression.

Even a Dao Monarch at the Peak couldn’t withstand this formation.

"A downsized version of the Wood Elemental Dao Origin Killing Formation, capable of trapping and killing any in the Dao Monarch Realm; even an early Dao Venerable caught in it wouldn’t last long, am I right?"

Ye Feng asked calmly.

Fairy Mingyue maintained her seal-forming position, saying, "I didn’t expect you to know so much. Tell me, who sent you, and what is your purpose?"

Ye Feng shook his head, saying, "In this world, no one can send me; not even those Boundless in the Central Continent have that qualification."

"Such big words!"

Fairy Mingyue sneered.

Even the Boundless Venerable couldn’t send you? Could it be, you are one of the five great Pinnacle Existences?

She thought Ye Feng was just boasting.

"Right, remove your formation. I’ve come just to ask for your help in purifying the Supreme Spirit-Extend Holy Liquid to beyond Supreme Grade. Once done, I can help you break the curse of the Wenren Family."

Ye Feng said.

Three months ago, he wouldn’t have dared to speak such words.

But during that time, he had read all the Wenren Family’s scriptures and understood them, also finding extremely hidden truths in the Scripture Pavilion.

It wasn’t the locals who destroyed the Wenren Family.

Or rather, it wasn’t someone from this time-space.

The opponent came from another timeline.

However, to ascertain which timeline the opponent came from, he’d need a drop of blood from Fairy Mingyue.

Because she was a descendant of the Wenren Family.

The blood of the Wenren Family flowed in her veins.

"How do you know about the curse?" Fairy Mingyue’s eyes widened, "Quick, tell me, or I’ll immediately activate the low-grade Wood Elemental Dao Origin Killing Formation to destroy you!"

Ye Feng stood up, saying, "Your low-grade Wood Elemental Dao Origin Killing Formation is fine against ordinary Dao Venerables, but against me, it’s full of flaws, and I can break it immediately."

"Bragging again!" Fairy Mingyue mocked.

"Don’t believe it?" Ye Feng raised an eyebrow.

"If you’re capable, try breaking the formation." Fairy Mingyue laughed heartily, not believing in Ye Feng’s ability to break the formation.

"Alright, then excuse my ineptitude."

Ye Feng casually formed seals, then pointed at several different places, causing the nearby phoenix trees to immediately return to their original positions, and the shield covering the courtyard to dissipate.

Not far away.

Fairy Mingyue maintained her seal-formation posture but was completely shocked, not believing that her low-grade Wood Elemental Dao Origin Killing Formation was broken, feeling disoriented in the wind.

"How was that?" Ye Feng asked.

"Impossible!" Fairy Mingyue was startled, quickly continuing to form seals and threw out some formation flags, setting up another formation in the courtyard, capable of easily trapping and killing a Dao Monarch at the Peak.

But, with a pointing gesture from Ye Feng, the formation was broken.

Fairy Mingyue still refused to believe it.

She continuously set up formations, each not inferior to a low-grade Wood Elemental Dao Origin Killing Formation, enough to easily trap and kill a Dao Monarch at the Peak, even an early Dao Venerable caught wouldn’t easily escape.

Unfortunately, she was showing off her skills before an expert.

For Ye Feng, who had thoroughly understood all the ancient texts of the Wenren Family, Fairy Mingyue’s formations were mere illusions.

Ye Feng continually broke formations and was getting a bit annoyed.

With a "whoosh,"

Ye Feng appeared out of thin air behind Fairy Mingyue, applying force with his arm, capturing her and pressing her against a tree, using his other hand to spank her buttocks with a "slap, slap, slap."

"Surrender now?"

Ye Feng asked with a smile.

"Let go, let go!" Fairy Mingyue, never having been spanked before, blushed deeply, tears welling up in her eyes, feeling very aggrieved.

"Seems like you’re still not convinced."

Ye Feng struck again, spanking her buttocks, making Fairy Mingyue feel an overwhelming sense of humiliation, and she couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Xue Rongqing shook her head helplessly.

In her opinion, Fairy Mingyue, the sole living descendant of the Wenren Family of this era, although well-versed in formations, still lacked some skills in front of Sect Leader Ye Feng.

"I surrender, I surrender!"

After a long while, Fairy Mingyue finally gave in, pleading for Ye Feng to stop spanking her.

[PS: Over 4000 words in this Chapter. Good night!]

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