boyutpedia Chapter 224 Hidden Fragments: Forced Acquisition
Chapter 224 Hidden Fragments: Forced Acquisition
Later, Puzhi gave the disc to Zen Master Pude, who was devoted to practicing ascetic meditation.
It's quite a coincidence that perhaps Zen Master Pude and this disc have some kind of inexplicable connection!
After much diligent study and contemplation, he actually managed to glean some insights from this seemingly peculiar disc.
It is said that this disc is called the Astronomical Disc, and the power it contains is astonishing.
It possesses not only the strange ability to attract souls and seize minds.
Furthermore, they can easily control a person's life and death, deduce the path of reincarnation, and determine the rise and fall of a person's fortune;
It possesses the immense power to reverse the course of heaven and earth, and is even enough to cause those who fall into it to instantly lose their minds, have their bodies corrupted by inner demons, and thus suffer an irredeemable calamity.
Abbot Puhong spoke at length to Ling Feng about the wonders of the mysterious star chart and the immense power it might contain.
His words were vivid and descriptive, as if he had witnessed it firsthand. However, in reality, most of these so-called powers were merely speculations based on some clues.
Ling Feng stood there quietly, seemingly listening attentively, but in reality, his heart was already calm and undisturbed.
He paid no attention to the descriptions of its power; his only thought at the moment was how to successfully acquire the astrolabe.
After a moment of silence, Ling Feng's gaze became even more resolute.
He knew that this matter could not be delayed any longer, and he had just successfully seized the Reincarnation Pearl from Faxiang, thus offending Tianyin Temple once.
As the saying goes, "a lot of lice don't itch anymore," since we've already made an enemy of each other, what's wrong with offending them again?
Thinking of this, Ling Feng no longer hesitated and decisively interrupted Abbot Puhong's passionate introduction.
Ling Feng simply said:
"Abbot, to be honest, this astrolabe is just as important to me as the Reincarnation Bead. I wonder if you could part with it and give it to me?"
These words were like a thunderclap in the crowd.
The previously noisy scene instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on Ling Feng.
Abbot Puhong, who was speaking enthusiastically at that moment, suddenly stopped speaking as if someone had grabbed his throat.
He stared at Ling Feng with wide eyes, his face full of astonishment, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
After a long while, Abbot Puhong finally came to his senses as if waking from a dream, filled with remorse.
He thought to himself, "It's all my fault for talking too much and going into too much detail just now. Now look what's happened, this evil star has actually become covetous of the astrolabe!"
Because Ling Feng did not deliberately lower his voice when he spoke, his words were clearly heard by everyone present.
At this moment, not only the eminent monks standing beside them looked astonished, but even those eminent monks who were still in seclusion were awakened and interrupted their seclusion.
It should be noted that when Pu Hong led Ling Feng here just now, they were still able to remain calmly immersed in their seclusion and unmoved.
But at this moment, Ling Feng's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears and impossible to ignore.
Among this group of people, the one who reacted most strongly was Pude, the owner of the astrologer's chart.
It should be noted that he spent a great deal of time and energy to finally gain some understanding of this mysterious astrological chart and had just begun to grasp some of its intricacies.
However, at this moment, Ling Feng, who appeared out of nowhere, dared to openly covet his beloved astrolabe, which undoubtedly enraged him.
In recent years, Pude has been almost entirely focused on secluded cultivation, paying little attention to the outside world. Naturally, he knows very little about Ling Feng's past experiences and illustrious reputation, let alone how powerful Ling Feng truly is.
Therefore, when he awoke from his seclusion, he immediately turned his angry gaze to Ling Feng and shouted with a grim expression:
"Hmph! What an arrogant and ignorant fool! How dare you spout such nonsense and ramble on in my Tianyin Temple? Who gave you such audacity?"
Upon hearing Master Pude's words, Abbot Puhong inwardly cried out in alarm.
You should know that others may not be aware of Ling Feng's strength, but as the abbot of Tianyin Temple, he is well aware of Ling Feng's power!
As expected, just as Pude finished speaking, Ling Feng's face, which had been all smiles and laughter, instantly turned gloomy, as if shrouded in a layer of frost.
Everyone present immediately felt the temperature around them drop sharply, and a chill swept over them.
Ling Feng stared intently at Pude, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
After saying those words, Pude actually looked directly at Ling Feng with a contemptuous and provocative gaze.
Seeing this, Ling Feng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile, and he snorted coldly, saying:
"Hmph, considering what just happened, I didn't want to bully the weak, and I even planned to have a calm discussion with you."
But now it seems that this so-called discussion is unnecessary!
"you……"
"Junior Brother"
Seeing Ling Feng's anger, Abbot Puhong felt a pang of panic.
It should be noted that Ling Feng is known for his ruthless and decisive actions, and he once wiped out the Burning Incense Valley in one fell swoop without a word.
He couldn't imagine what a terrible fate awaited Tianyin Temple if it followed in the footsteps of Fenxiang Valley.
At this moment, seeing that Pude seemed about to continue arguing, Abbot Puhong quickly spoke up to stop him.
After all, only he, the abbot of Tianyin Temple, could step forward and smooth things over, thus easing the tense situation.
So, he took a deep breath, forced a smile, and whispered to Ling Feng:
"Young Master Ling, please don't be angry. My junior brother Pude has been in seclusion for the past few years and knows very little about the events happening in the outside world."
If I have inadvertently offended you in any way, I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against him.
Ling Feng listened to the other party's words, his expression still cold and stern, as if he were a thousand-year-old ice radiating a chilling aura.
However, he didn't utter any more harsh words. He just stared at Pude with his cold eyes, without saying a word.
Actually, just now, Ling Feng felt a little guilty, thinking that he might have been bullying the weak.
But who would have thought that Pude would be so understanding and would offer him an excuse on his own initiative.
Given this, how could Ling Feng easily let go of such a great opportunity?
At this moment, Abbot Puhong, standing to the side, looked at Ling Feng's icy face and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
It's important to know that Pude has always regarded the astrolabe as a rare treasure, so persuading him to hand it over to Ling Feng would not be an easy task.
As expected, Pude was interrupted by Abbot Puhong's sudden voice.
However, Pude clearly hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation. He glared at Abbot Puhong, his eyes wide with resentment, and began shouting:
"Abbot, why waste your breath on this greenhorn? Does he really dare to act recklessly in our Tianyin Temple?"
Upon hearing this, Abbot Puhong turned pale with anger and roared:
"Shut up! Stop talking nonsense!"
Before Pu De could even react or lash out, Abbot Pu Hong hurriedly reprimanded him.
However, Ling Feng would not easily let such a golden opportunity slip by.
His icy gaze, like a cold star, stared straight at Pud, and he slowly said:
"Judging from your words, Master, do you perhaps believe that I would never dare to make a move?"
"Hmph, so what if that's the case!"
It's hard to say whether Pude has become dull-witted due to excessive cultivation or simply failed to grasp the current situation.
He actually responded to Ling Feng's questioning in such a reckless manner.
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, thinking to himself that this was truly courting death.
If someone offers their face up to you so you can hit them, wouldn't it be a waste of their kindness if you didn't properly fulfill their "sincere" request?
So, Ling Feng instantly pretended to be furious, exuding a chilling aura, like a volcano about to erupt.
At the same time, he unleashed the domain of Sword Twenty-Three without hesitation.
In an instant, everyone present clearly felt the extremely sharp sword intent permeating the surroundings.
That powerful sword intent was like a surging tide, crashing against everyone's mental defenses wave after wave, giving people the illusion that they were in a gloomy and terrifying hell.
After completing this series of actions, Ling Feng did not immediately take any further attack action.
At this moment, Pude finally realized the unfathomable strength of Ling Feng. He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and stood there dumbfounded, not daring to say another word.
He could remain silent, but Abbot Puhong was now in a difficult position. If he didn't speak up, the entire Tianyin Temple would be plunged into a huge disaster.
Therefore, Abbot Puhong took a deep breath, braced himself, stepped forward, and bowed to Ling Feng, saying:
"Young Master Ling, please do not be angry. My junior brother is always obsessed with the path of cultivation and has been in seclusion for many years. He knows very little about the outside world. If he has offended you in any way, I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive him."
After hearing these words, Ling Feng remained expressionless, neither responding nor continuing his attack. He simply stared at the people in front of him with his icy gaze.
Seeing that Ling Feng made no response, Abbot Puhong became increasingly nervous, and large beads of sweat rolled uncontrollably down his forehead.
At this moment, he cursed Pude in his heart. This arrogant guy had just given him a way out, but he didn't appreciate it at all and insisted on provoking this fearsome star.
Now he's really angered them, and he's acting like a coward, hiding in the back and pretending not to hear a word!
But there was nothing he could do; after all, he was the abbot of Tianyin Temple.
Even if you're unwilling, you have to step forward in times like these.
Thinking of this, Abbot Puhong first glanced at Pude with a meaningful look in his eyes, his eyes full of reproach.
Then, he turned his gaze back to Ling Feng and said slowly:
"Young Master Ling, please calm down. I will immediately order my junior brother Pude to hand over the astrolabe to you."
After speaking, Abbot Puhong turned to Pude beside him and said in a deep voice:
"Junior Brother Pude! Quickly hand that star chart to Young Hero Ling! Don't delay any longer!"
Pu De had not fully grasped the direction of the situation, but as a highly accomplished monk of the Pu generation at Tianyin Temple, he finally saw through the clues and the key to the matter.
He had realized that Ling Feng was no ordinary person and was definitely not someone to be trifled with!
Now that the current situation is clear, and even Abbot Puhong has chosen to compromise and back down, how dare I continue to be stubborn?
Thinking of this, Pude, though reluctant, could only helplessly take out the star chart and slowly hand it to Ling Feng.
Although he eventually handed over the horoscope, he still refused to admit defeat and remained silent with his lips tightly closed.
When Ling Feng saw Pude handing over the astrolabe, he did not immediately reach out to take it as everyone expected. Instead, he stood there quietly, staring intently at Pude with an extremely cold gaze.
Those icy eyes seemed to pierce through one's soul, sending chills down one's spine.
Pude felt a chill run down his spine as Ling Feng stared at him with such cold eyes, and even felt a sense of dread as if every hair on his body stood on end.
Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense and the two sides were deadlocked, Abbot Puhong knew that this could not continue, so he had no choice but to speak again:
"Young Master Ling, you are a magnanimous man, please don't hold my good-for-nothing junior brother Pude against you."
He truly did not mean to offend you. He willingly offers this astrological chart as a gift of apology.
With a broad smile, Pu Hong pleaded earnestly with Ling Feng, while secretly giving Pu De a wink.
Ling Feng naturally understood and, taking advantage of the opportunity provided by Pu Hong, generously extended his hand and accepted the astrolabe from Pu De's hand.
Upon receiving the astrolabe, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in Ling Feng's eyes.
Then, he slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Abbot Puhong, and said with a smile:
"Since Abbot Puhong has spoken in this way, then I will not refuse."
After speaking, he bowed slightly to Pu Hong to express his gratitude.
After a brief pause, Ling Feng glanced around at the assembled monks of Tianyin Temple, then spoke again:
"Masters, although Tianyin Temple is one of the three major sects of the righteous path, and its members are full of experts and talents, the world is vast and full of wonders."
Even with its immense power and renowned reputation, Tianyin Temple likely cannot control everything. Therefore, one should maintain humility and modesty in one's conduct, avoiding excessive arrogance to prevent unnecessary trouble.
At this moment, Pude watched helplessly as his precious astrologer fell into the hands of others, and he felt extremely resentful and unable to calm down.
However, he knew that the situation was beyond his control, and even if he had a lot of dissatisfaction in his heart, he dared not easily express it.
So he could only stand there with a tense face and no expression, his eyes fixed on Ling Feng as if he wanted to tear him to pieces with his gaze.