System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

Chen Wen cast a fireball.

The explosion blew everyone out from both sides of the canyon.

Now that things have come to this, they are well aware that a cunning strategist is plotting against them.

They scattered like headless flies, cursing and swearing as they fled in all directions.

Chen Wen didn't pursue him; he had already achieved his goal.

As for those who insulted him, he has memorized their faces and will settle accounts with them another day.

Heaven have mercy, he just wanted to pass by, but these people insisted on blocking his way and starting a brawl.

He hasn't even asked them for compensation for the damage to his reputation yet.

Seeing that the people around him had dispersed, Chen Wen quickly crossed the gorge and came to a mountain hollow to wait.

Before long, Chu Feng and Zhai Ji arrived together.

When Chu Feng arrived, he was calm and composed, as if nothing had happened, while Zhai Ji was pale and sweating.

Chu Feng said excitedly, "I didn't expect Brother Jingwen's plan to be so effective. I'm truly impressed!"

Chen Wen did not take credit and waved his hand, saying, "There's no need to mention this matter again. You two should recover your magical power first, as there will likely be another fierce battle soon."

Zhai Ji's pale cheeks flushed slightly; he knew all too well that his low cultivation level was holding him back.

Jingwen was simply taking care of him without explicitly stating it.

He cupped his hands and said:

"I have been a burden to you both."

Chu Feng waved his hand dismissively and said:

"It's alright, I've also used up quite a bit of energy and need to recuperate."

The three of them found another giant tree, killed the spirit rat inside, crawled into its tree hole, and sealed it up.

Then they each sat cross-legged to meditate and regulate their breathing.

Chen Wen didn't need to recuperate at all; he only fired a few fireballs, and the energy he used up wasn't even as fast as his recovery.

Although the Azure Nether Qi-Inducing Technique is not good for combat, it greatly enhances the quality and recovery of mana.

Moreover, he had already mastered the skill.

He quietly opened his eyes, only to meet the eyes of Chu Feng, who was also doing nothing.

The two exchanged a knowing glance at Zhai Ji, who was clutching a spirit stone and recovering his magical power, and then smiled at each other.

Chen Wen was not surprised that Chu Feng did not need to recover. The old man was inside him and could preach to him at any time. It would be abnormal if he still needed to recover.

Thinking of this, he suddenly realized that he could just ask Chu Feng about the matter of luck!

Since he told me this as if he already knew, it's normal for me to ask this question.

He immediately sent a telepathic message, "Brother Chu, I have some questions about what you said about destiny. Could you please help me clarify them?"

Chu Feng smiled and nodded, then transmitted his voice:

"Brother Jingwen, please speak freely. If I know the answer, I will tell you everything I know."

Is there a way to avoid being misled by fate?

Upon hearing this question, the other party fell silent.

After a moment, Chen Wen had given up hope, but Chu Feng suddenly transmitted his voice:

"Brother Jingwen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I've just sorted out my thoughts. As you know, this is something I only glimpsed casually in an old book in my elders' house, so it didn't leave a deep impression."

"There are three ways to avoid having your mind controlled by fate!"

"The first method is to gather fortune into oneself. If one's own fortune is strong, one will naturally have nothing to fear. However, the method of gathering fortune is very difficult, and those who manipulate fortune will surely be punished by heaven, so it is not advisable."

"The second method is to seek refuge with someone of great fortune, using their fortune to counterbalance the fortune of others, thus ensuring safety. However, those with great fortune are hard to find... Of course, I am fortunate enough to possess some fortune myself, and I am willing to protect Brother Jingwen..."

Chen Wen frowned upon hearing this. "What about the third law?"

Chu Feng scratched his head and transmitted his voice:

"Brother Jingwen already has the third method: Refining the Spirit!"

"Refining the spirit?"

"Yes, refining the spirit is refining the mind. A spirit without a mind is a dead thing, a mind without a spirit is an ordinary person. Only when both spirit and mind are present can one become a true person."

"Brother Jingwen, you should have some understanding after practicing the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique. When refining the heart, you use the crushed distracting thoughts as fuel to temper your mind and spirit. In fact, you are refining your spirit. In this way, your mind is calm and your spirit is abundant."

"I suppose Brother Jingwen's spiritual awareness must be quite strong by now."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen suddenly realized that although he had always known that the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique could improve one's spirit and soul, he did not know why.

Today's lecture has enlightened me.

He immediately continued to inquire, "I have already achieved minor success in the first level of the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique, so why am I still being confused?"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's pupils dilated sharply, his face filled with disbelief, and he exclaimed in shock.

Fortunately, he reacted in time, covered his mouth, and glanced at Zhai Ji. Seeing that he had no reaction, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Wen was a little puzzled. Why such a big reaction? I had said less.

It's actually almost perfect.

I'm just 90 points away from mastering it.

Chu Feng replied after a long pause:

"Brother Jingwen is indeed remarkably insightful. He has made some progress in a year, and I imagine he will soon achieve perfection."

Chen Wen keenly grasped the key information and pressed for details:

"Does perfection mean one will not be misled?"

"It's possible within the same level, but not across realms."

After Chu Feng finished speaking, he added:

"Of course, if a high-level cultivator wants to get something from you, they don't need to go through all this trouble, so there's no need to worry about being affected by the luck of a high-level cultivator."

"That's true, thank you for clearing up my doubts, Brother Chu!"

Chen Wen responded gratefully.

Knowing the solution put him at ease, and he was relieved that he was almost there.

At the current pace, it will probably take another six months or more.

After all, Chen Polang only transmits so many memories each day. When I was weak, I found it extremely difficult to digest them, but for me now, it's just a drop in the ocean.

I've been working so hard at my cultivation, can't Chen Polang work a little harder?

Chen Wen cursed inwardly.

He was thinking about how to provoke Chen Polang.

At this time.

Zhai Ji slowly opened his eyes. Seeing that Chen Wen and Chu Feng also had their eyes open, he knew they were waiting for him. A pang of guilt rose in his heart, and he quickly stood up and said:

"My two senior brothers, let's set off quickly."

"it is good."

Chu Feng immediately stood up.

At this moment, Chen Wen suddenly stood up and stopped him, saying:

"Wait a minute."

After Chu Feng and his companion stopped, they looked at Chen Wen with a puzzled expression.

Chen Wen looked at the two of them calmly and said:

"We are sure to have a fierce battle ahead. Brother Zhai has a healing technique that, although extremely painful during treatment, is remarkably effective. Why don't we let Chu Feng try it?"

Chu Feng's interest was piqued upon hearing this: "Oh? There's such a technique? I'll give it a try!"

Zhai Ji looked somewhat troubled, but seeing that both of them were staring at him, he had no choice but to agree, "Alright then."

After saying that, he continued to chant incantations and rouse his spiritual energy. Soon, a drop of green bead appeared on his fingertip.

Chen Wen appeared calm, but his mind was completely focused on Chu Feng.

He made that suggestion on purpose, so that the old man inside Chu Feng's body could determine whether there was a problem with the green bead.

However, Chu Feng's reaction surprised him.

Chu Feng remained calm upon seeing Green Pearl, as if it were merely a simple experiment with magic.

However, an excited look suddenly appeared on his face. Although it only lasted for a moment before he covered it up, Chen Wen, who had been observing him, naturally noticed it.

Then Chu Feng took the initiative to meet Green Pearl, his face immediately showing pain, but he still forced himself to sit up cross-legged and began to absorb the energy.

Chen Wen seemed to be deep in thought. It seemed that this green pearl was not only harmless, but also a treasure.

Then he'll suffer even more injuries...

...

The three of them set off again soon.

After Chu Feng absorbed the Green Pearl and woke up, he was very enthusiastic towards Zhai Ji, circling around him and asking about his well-being.

Chen Wen thought to himself, "This fool, it's not easy for Zhai Ji to see through him!"

Just as Chu Feng was about to ask Zhai Ji if he was tired for the third time, Chen Wen quietly tugged at Chu Feng and said with a smile:

"Brother Chu, why don't you go ahead and scout ahead?"

Chu Feng was taken aback. Why was he being asked to scout ahead for no reason?

He was about to ask a question when he looked up and saw Jingwen's ambiguous, meaningful gaze.

A chill ran through me. Had I been found out?

Looking at Zhai Ji again, his eyes were also somewhat tense, clearly wary of his own performance just now.

He was somewhat annoyed, not expecting himself to make such a basic mistake, and nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, you follow me from behind, I'll scout ahead for you."

After saying that, he turned his head and walked away.

Seeing him leave, Zhai Ji breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Chen Wen:

"Brother Chu, why have you become so enthusiastic? I find it difficult to refuse your kind invitation."

Chen Wen smiled slightly and explained:

"Brother Zhai underestimates himself. You are our logistics officer. He is trying to curry favor with you so that he can contribute wholeheartedly in battle."

"I see."

Zhai Ji suddenly realized, and was terrified. He thought the man had seen through him...

Chen Wen watched as Zhai Ji regained his composure, a hint of relief in his eyes, and thought to himself that it was still the kid who was easy to fool.

During the rest of the journey, Chen Wen chatted with Zhai Ji about other things to ease his guard.

Chu Feng, on the other hand, diligently explored the path ahead.

Scouting is no easy task, as one must constantly and carefully scan the surrounding environment with one's spiritual sense. If a person appears, one must not alert them, but rather approach quietly and strike without their notice, eliminating them in one blow.

We can't make too much noise, lest we attract the attention of people nearby.

After that, Chen Wen would take turns with him about once every hour.

The sixth brother who ambushed on the mountain was much stronger, most of whom were at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Once an attack is launched, they will become alert and dodge, so Chen Wen has to anticipate the attack before launching the wooden arrows.

Sometimes, if the prediction is not accurate, one can only fight with it, which may even attract the attention of those around.

Fortunately, Chu Feng and Zhai Ji, two people with great fortune, were able to resolve all the dangers they encountered.

Three hours later, as night fell, the jade disc hung high in the sky.

The three of them finally reached the summit.

The three looked down and saw a round disc lying right beneath their feet.

The real body-washing spring is only in the center, about ten feet in diameter.

The surrounding area was a strange phenomenon formed by the Emperor's flowing fluids drawn by the Cleansing Spring, as bright as day, yet gentle and warm.

The Cleansing Spring was extraordinary. Even just standing on the outside, the three of them felt completely comfortable, with the overflowing essence of the moon constantly flowing into their bodies.

Chen Wen, however, felt completely bewildered.

So many people came up.

Why didn't they fight?

This bathing spring can accommodate up to three people bathing at the same time.

Furthermore, only the first-place winner can obtain the fifth-tier inheritance.

It's considered good if those inner disciples don't end up fighting bloody heads.

After all, they don't need to be ranked. As long as they are in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, they can naturally obtain the fourth-tier inheritance, unless they are like someone else.

He glanced quietly at Zhai Ji beside him.

This situation is relatively rare. After all, to become an inner disciple, one must have exceptional talent and abundant resources.

At this moment, Chu Feng transmitted his voice:

"Brother Jingwen, look over there!"

Chen Wen was slightly taken aback and followed Chu Feng's gaze.

Under the moonlight, the area around the Washing Spring was filled with strange rocks and pits, yet not a single blade of grass grew.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that people had entered various pits or were beneath strange rocks.

"So they all wanted to sit back and watch the tigers fight!"

Chen Wen said in a low voice.

He could see clearly that below were small groups of three or five, lying in ambush.

The time hasn't come yet, so they can maintain a facade of calm.

After all, many of them rely on rankings. If they start fighting amongst themselves, wouldn't that just benefit those outsiders?

They were probably waiting, waiting for the crimson barrier behind them to completely drive all the disciples here.

Then they would swarm in, trying to clear all the peasants off the battlefield, and only then would their own struggle begin.

"Let's go down too!"

Chen Wen spoke to the two of them in a low voice.

He then concealed his presence and headed downwards first.

Two people followed closely behind.

However, the group didn't go far.

Then one of them leaped out of a nearby pit, his face full of disdain.

"Heh, where did this stinking outsider come from, trying to get into this bathhouse..."

However, before he could finish speaking, he saw Chen Wen and the other two below and his expression immediately changed:

"Oh, it's Brother Jingwen! I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you at first."

Chen Wen glanced at him; having met him once before, he nodded in greeting.

"Senior Brother Fang Jie, we are just passing through and apologize for disturbing you."

After landing, Fang Jie straightened his clothes, glanced at Chu Feng and Zhai Ji behind him, and smiled:

"No disturbance at all, Brother Jingwen, would you like to rest here for a while?"

Chen Wen waved his hand and said:

"No need. I see some familiar faces ahead. I'll go over and say hello."

Fang Jie was just being polite and didn't really mean it. He stepped aside, nodded, and said:

"In that case, Brother Jingwen, please do as you see fit."

Chen Wen and his two companions had only taken a few steps when Fang Jie spoke again.

"Brother Jingwen may go alone... and this acquired spirit brother may also go, but no other irrelevant people are allowed to enter."

Fang Jie originally wanted to say that it was just Chen Wen, but after scanning with his spiritual sense, he discovered that this person, who had been rumored to have acquired a spiritual body for a long time in the outer sect, had also broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refining. He hurriedly changed his words and finally his gaze fell on Zhai Ji, who was wearing a green robe.

"I'm sorry, Brother Jingwen, this is the rule."

He knew Zhai Ji, after all, there weren't many inner disciples who hadn't broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and Zhai Ji was one of the more famous ones.

Although he has powerful backers, it seems like no one does, and he has nothing to fear.

Zhai Ji gritted his teeth. Was it really that targeted?

"you..."

Zhai Ji was about to retort when Chen Wen stopped him and looked at Fang Jie.

"Senior Brother Fang, as the saying goes, it's better to avoid trouble. You know Brother Zhai's reputation, and we'll be dealing with him in the future, so why go to such lengths?"

Fang Jie hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but still said:

"I'm sorry, Brother Jingwen, it's not that I don't allow it, but you'll be stopped wherever you take him."

"Without entering the inner gate, one cannot enter; this has always been the case."

Chen Wen remained silent.

I never imagined that class stratification had become so severe.

Even if you used to be in this circle, it doesn't matter.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

You have powerful connections, and so do I.

As the saying goes, "People laugh at those who have nothing, and resent those who have something."

Since you're down on your luck, I'll kick you while you're down.

It's possible that political enemies of Zhai Ji's backers are secretly pushing this together.

If I can't beat you in everyday life, then I'll make your descendants disgust you. Who told your descendants to be so useless?

The descendants of Musk in his previous life were just fooled!

.........