The Flute of Space and Time

Chu Xinghe had no idea how Ma Liang planned to build Fengdu City.

However, Chu Xinghe knew the power of Ma Liang.

So after handing the Fengdu Token to Ma Liang, Chu Xinghe secretly came every day to observe the progress of Fengdu City.

Ma Liang... please don't cause any trouble!

If you really cause trouble, I'll have to replace you right now. Junior Sister Wan Lin isn't incapable of managing this place...

Chu Xinghe was quickly put at ease.

Watching Ma Liang wander around Fengdu City like a clueless goose every day, without coming up with any ideas whatsoever, Chu Xinghe was satisfied.

Sure enough... Ma Liang's mind is still working quite steadily. As long as I don't give him too much pointers, this guy can't cause any trouble.

I had previously summarized the lessons I learned from my failure with Ma Liang.

It's all because I gave this guy pointers, and every single time he can perfectly imagine the correct answer based on my pointers, which is just ridiculous...

So this time, Chu Xinghe remained silent. "You, Ma Liang, do whatever you want. If I see anything amiss, I'll fire you on the spot. How are you going to turn things around?"

With Ma Liang's arrival, Fengdu City also stabilized.

What made Chu Xinghe even happier was that as the sect's resources arrived to replenish Fengdu City's various resources, the Misfortune Compass began to respond.

Although the responses were few, at least we're seeing a return on our investment!

The power of the Misfortune Compass continuously increases as the sect consumes its resources.

Chu Xinghe was deeply moved... Thank you, Tantai Laotie. My initial thought of being captured by you was so shallow.

While being captured might be exchanged for ten million spirit stones, is a loss of ten million spirit stones for the sect really that much?

Given the current situation of the Vast Heaven Sect, ten million spirit stones are really not a big deal to them.

Even if it really did consume tens of millions of spirit stones, that would only be a one-off deal, completely incomparable to the current sustainable development.

The Ouyang Lineage... wait... why hasn't the Ouyang Lineage been providing me with Spirit Power lately?

Could something have gone wrong?

Chu Xinghe somewhat flustered, but just as he was wondering whether he should inquire about it, someone brought him news!

The Ouyang Lineage has arrived in Central Continent City!

What the hell? Ouyang Ming, instead of staying in the Artifact Refining Palace and causing trouble at the furnace, what are you doing running off to Central Continent City?

But after meeting Ouyang Ming, Chu Xinghe realized that he seemed to have forgotten about the All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering.

No wonder the Ouyang Lineage hasn't been providing me with Spirit Power these past few days. It turns out they've left the Vast Heaven Sect and are heading this way. The Hundred Refinements Valley is located to the east of Central Continent City, so the Ouyang Lineage is going to participate in the All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering and hasn't had time to set up their furnace these past few days.

However, at this point, Chu Xinghe felt that Ouyang Ming was somewhat lacking in effort.

You can actually fry things while walking around...

"Ouyang Ming (Ouyang Ling) greets Senior Brother Xinghe." The Ouyang siblings greeted him very politely.

"Junior Brother Ouyang, are you confident about this trip to Hundred Refinements Valley?"

"Absolutely not!"

Pretty!

He was still as resolute as ever; he was still the Ouyang Ming I knew.

Ouyang Ling, look at your brother, and then look at yourself... What's with that surprised look you're giving your brother?

Your brother has absolutely no confidence, which is exactly what I want to see, unlike you, you traitor!

Without a word, they claimed I had been possessed by Sacred Heart Spirit Imbuing, wasting all my efforts.

Ouyang Ling looked at her brother with genuine surprise...

What happened to the surprise I promised Senior Brother Xinghe? Why does my brother say he has absolutely no confidence?

Ouyang Ling knew better than anyone how much her brother had grown these past few days. Her brother's talent was already superior to her own, and after receiving the inheritance of the first ancestor, he had taken off immediately. Wouldn't he easily defeat Ou Yunsheng? So why did her brother say he lacked confidence so casually?

Bro, don't you have a conscience?

Ouyang Ming seemed to hear his sister's thoughts, and looked at her with disdain!

Hmph! You little brat, what do you know? I'm using a technique called "building suspense before praising," you know?

If you tell Senior Brother Xinghe that I can become a god, will he be any surprised or delighted?

The surprise is for Senior Brother Xinghe. I want him to witness my sudden burst of joy when he has absolutely no hope. Can you understand that joy that comes from the deepest part of his heart?

Just like you, your mouth is looser than a cotton-padded trouser waistband, and you're always dragging Senior Brother Xinghe along, saying that your junior sister has a surprise for you...

What's so surprising about that? Last time, Senior Brother Xinghe was completely indifferent to your surprise. This time, I'll show you what kind of surprise can make Senior Brother Xinghe anything but indifferent!

Chu Xinghe no idea what the brother and sister were thinking. All he knew was that Ouyang Ming was still the Ouyang Ming he knew. Although Ouyang Ling's attendance at this All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering was destined to disappoint him, Ouyang Ming would not.

Ouyang Ming! Your senior brother believes in you; to this day, you remain his number one lucky charm!

After arranging for Ouyang Ming to stay, Chu Xinghe went to report to the Grand Elder.

After all, she had promised Ouyang Ming that she would go with him.

Even if he didn't agree, Chu Xinghe still wanted to go.

This is All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering; the most skilled weapon refiners in the world are appearing in droves.

Let's put aside that unlucky Ouyang Ling for now, and just talk about Ouyang Ming's skill at blowing things up. Tell me, wouldn't you be blown up?

Good heavens... won't I become a laughingstock then?

What was that saying again?

Without comparison, there's no harm done. Look at Ouyang Ling, then look at Ouyang Ming. With this comparison, how could she possibly lose?

At that time, people won't say how fierce Ouyang Ling, because you certainly don't want to publicize someone who's fiercer than you.

Everyone just says Ouyang Ming a complete failure.

Look at this, is this the Ouyang Lineage that your Vast Heaven Sect chose?

Besides blowing up ovens, what else can this guy do?!

What? You mean Ouyang Ling? Hmph! A family specializing in spirit weapons, yet they can't even forge spirit weapons? Do they even deserve to be called a family specializing in spirit weapons?

No matter how ferocious Ouyang Ling's Sacred Heart Spirit Imbuing, it couldn't mask Ouyang Ming's incompetence.

This is utterly shameful, making a complete disgrace to the world.

The Grand Elder did not refuse Chu Xinghe's request.

"Go ahead, it's good to see more and travel more, but remember, try to keep Ouyang Ming away from taking action as much as possible..." The First Elder's head ached just thinking about Ouyang Ming.

They're both children born of the same parents, didn't your Ouyang Lineage ever consider investigating them back then? Is there really nothing fishy about these two siblings?

Chu Xinghe had no reason to listen to the Grand Elder's request.

Should Ouyang Ming reduce his actions?

Was that what I really meant?

Ouyang Ming not only has to make a move, but he also has to make a name for himself. The title of "King of Furnace Explosions" is definitely his for the taking.

After arranging for the Ouyang Lineage, the First Elder also gave Chu Xinghe a flute-like object.

"This item is called the Flute of Space and Time. Once you crush it, its power will bring you and those around you back to my Vast Heaven Sect. The Demonic Sect has suffered heavy losses this time and should not dare to act rashly, but having this item in hand will always give us a bit more peace of mind."

The Grand Elder then handed the Flute of Space and Time to Chu Xinghe.

This scene was witnessed by Ma Liang, who was just passing by, Ma Liang was completely shocked as he stood outside the door.

Flute of Space and Time?

Most people wouldn't recognize this thing, but Ma Liang came from a prominent Lineage, so of course he knew it.

As we all know, activating a teleportation array requires a lot of resources, and most sects don't even have the qualifications to activate one.

And the Flute of Space and Time is even more terrifying!

This thing is impossible to manufacture now. All the Flute of Space and Time originated from ancient times and were all excavated from Ancient Holy Land.

The Flute of Space and Time has been recorded to have appeared three times.

Four hundred years ago, the tenth generation Great Emperor Haotian used the power of the Flute of Space and Time to lead countless Martial Emperors in a lightning attack on the Demonic Sect's stronghold, establishing Vast Heaven Sect's reputation as the number one sect in the world.

When the second Flute of Space and Time appeared, it caused a great stir throughout the world. It seems that it was eventually obtained by an unparalleled powerhouse, and its whereabouts became unknown.

The third weapon was still in the hands of the Vast Heaven Sect, but Ma Liang never expected it to be in the hands of the Grand Elder.

The value of this thing is simply indescribable.

Once you crush this thing, it can take you to a specific location no matter the situation. It's practically a lifesaver for home and travel!

With this thing in hand, no one can kill you.

But the value of the Flute of Space and Time is terrifying.

The Grand Elder actually brought out the Flute of Space and Time for Senior Brother Xinghe's safety!

But Ma Liang quickly calmed down. The Flute of Space and Time was precious, but what was it compared to Senior Brother Xinghe?

The Grand Elder did the perfect thing. With the Flute of Space and Time, Senior Brother Xinghe is essentially given an extra life.

"Hmm... Elder... Is this thing definitely going to end up in the sect, or somewhere weird?"

"Slap..." The First Elder slapped Chu Xinghe on the back of the head.

"Damn it! This is the Flute of Space and Time, how could it possibly be like my... cough cough... how could it possibly make a mistake!"

"The Grand Elder is right, I will always carry it with me."

Although Chu Xinghe didn't know the value of the Flute of Space and Time, if the Grand Elder said it made sense, then it made sense.

At worst, we'll just end up in Haotian City, but Haotian City is still part of our Vast Heaven Sect, so the Grand Elder is always right.

After putting away the Flute of Space and Time, the Grand Elder left with peace of mind. Ma Liang came to report on the situation in Fengdu City, which could be summed up in one word—no progress!

Very good... Ma Liang, you have greatly pleased your senior brother this time. As long as you remain calm, your senior brother will still consider you a lucky charm.

He comforted Ma Liang, telling him not to be too impatient, and that his senior brother should first go to the All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering to... cough cough... make an appearance... and then come back to see him after it's over.

Ma Liang was moved to tears...

"Senior Brother Xinghe, go in peace. Ma Liang will do his utmost!"

Pooh!

Do you even listen to human speech? Go in peace, I'll let you go in peace, you son of a bitch...

Tell Ma Liang to get lost, and this guy isn't angry at all; he's still grinning. Isn't that just shameless...?

After arranging everything in Central Province, Chu Xinghe didn't delay any longer. With Ma Liang here, he felt very at ease. Chu Xinghe then set off with the Ouyang Lineage for the All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering.

Seeing Ouyang Ming's nonchalant demeanor throughout the journey, Chu Xinghe knew that he was as sure as a rock this time around!

With Ouyang Ming in hand, the Vast Heaven Sect is doomed to lose face at this All-Under-Heaven Spirit Weapon Grand Gathering!

I'm telling you, how could I possibly lose this round?!