Chapter 1045: Chapter 1045: The Balance of a Cultivator

Is this woman hormonally imbalanced? Feng Jun’s face darkened as he looked at Hei Luan, “If you don’t understand, then don’t make irresponsible remarks! As I just said, the number of Thunder Cultivators may very well increase… Who will be responsible for the changes in the structure of Cultivators, you?”

Hei Luan initially was taken aback before she burst into a great rage, pointing a finger at Feng Jun, “You… you dare to speak to me like this?”

Feng Jun really couldn’t be bothered to say more to this idiot, “Did you understand what I said? Indeed, quite a hard-headed intellect you have!”

Within Hei Luan, a restless aura suddenly surged, as if she was about to take action.

Luo Lieyang saw this and hurriedly stepped in front of her, “Master, Master please calm your anger… Mountain Master Feng is… he does have a point.”

He had no choice but to intervene, as Feng Jun was in the right in this situation. Even if Hei Luan won the fight, when the time came to investigate wrongs and rights, it would still be their side that would be at a disadvantage. If by any chance Mountain Master Feng was accidentally killed in the process… then they could only hope that the other side had no one to back them up.

As a matter of fact, even if there was no one to back them up, Tiantong could use this as leverage, unless… all the people from Tiantong Commercial Alliance, including Huang Fu Flawless, were completely wiped out.

In truth, Luo Lieyang was more inclined towards Hei Luan not being able to kill the other party. After all, every Ascendant Cultivator was not that easy to kill, and though Hei Luan was accustomed to being unreasonable, she wasn’t particularly bloodthirsty when facing cultivators of the same level.

Even if those Qi-Refining Practitioners with lower Cultivation Levels offended her, she would definitely punish them mercilessly for “disrespecting a superior”. But initially, she would only maim by severing limbs. Only if the other party continued to be unreasonable would she strike to kill.

With Hei Luan’s temper flared up, how could it be held back by a mere Ascendant Fifth Layer? However, at that moment, Huang Fu Flawless spoke up again. She said coldly, “Luo Master, do you think that from now on, the number of Thunder Cultivators will greatly increase?”

“That’s not the case,” replied Luo Lieyang with a wry smile. Actually, this was a little scheme of his. The advent of the Boiler Camel Motorcycle had indeed made the path for Thunder Cultivators a bit easier, a small secret that he had not even told Hei Luan.

Feng Jun had already pointed this out just a moment ago, but Luo Lieyang had glossed over it.

Little did he expect Feng Jun to mention it again, and successfully infuriate Hei Luan. Even more fatal was the fact that this crucial point had finally caught the attention of Huang Fu Flawless who asked about it at this critical moment.

Those in charge of Tiantong Commercial Alliance were indeed not simple individuals! Luo Lieyang sighed inwardly, but he had to explain, “Thunder Cultivators must first consider body constitution. Without the right constitution, it’s all talk. This is common knowledge.”

“Hehe,” Huang Fu Flawless let out a soft laugh, “I’m asking if the number of Thunder Cultivators will increase. Luo Master, you’re not answering my question.”

Hei Luan had already sensed something was amiss, but she still glared at the other party, “How can you speak to a Master in such a manner?”

Huang Fu Flawless already knew the nature of this woman’s character; an unreasonable person with somewhat flawed thinking, so she didn’t even glance at her but simply looked at Luo Lieyang indifferently, “May I ask, Luo Master, can you give a direct answer?”

Luo Lieyang sighed, “It’s unlikely to increase substantially, but it does provide those with the aptitude a higher success rate.”

His answer was vague, but it was more or less accurate. With a generator, a Thunder Cultivator who usually entered the transformational stage at sixteen might be able to do so at fourteen… This initial stage, stepping into the threshold two years early, could win a lot of time for the future.

And another point is… Feng Jun had mentioned it as well, the electricity from the generator can temper the body.

When Thunder Cultivators are young and have too weak of a constitution, they can’t serve as good conduits for thunder and lightning. A stronger constitution is always better. Using this controllable current for body tempering will enhance their affinity for thunder and lightning by a considerable margin compared to practicing those body-tempering cultivation techniques.

Of course, Luo Lieyang was right – to become a Thunder Cultivator, one must have a thunder constitution. But on the other hand, those born with a thunder constitution could also likely practice other Cultivation Techniques – Thunder Cultivators are not thriving in this world.

So the fact he wanted to hide was: once it’s easier to get started with Thunder Cultivation, it’s not just about winning a lot of time for the future, but also attracting others to switch to Cultivating Thunder Method.

But how could Huang Fu Flawless, who dared to speak up against Ascendant Cultivators, not have any backup plans? She laughed coldly, “I have no prejudice against Thunder Cultivators. However, I would like to ask if Thunder Cultivators increase in number, would others have opinions… such as the Yinsha Sect?”

The more she spoke, the more severe her expression became, “Mountain Master Feng is correct, if it is possible to change the structure of the Cultivation World, who is to bear the responsibility? Is it you, Luo Master, or is it Master Hei Luan?”

Having a reclusive ancestor master really sets one apart, not to mention relying on the cross-domain power of Tiantong. Huang Fu Flawless, as a businesswoman, can be humble when she needs to be, but once she gets going, she’s definitely decisive.

Though simple-minded, when Hei Luan heard the three words “Yinsha Sect”, she understood the crux.

As mentioned earlier, among the Four Great Sects, the Yinsha Sect and Crimson Pheonix Sect were natural enemies because of their Cultivation Techniques. However, the greatest foe of the Yinsha Sect wasn’t the Crimson Pheonix Sect, but the domain of thunder.

Yinsha and Crimson Pheonix could be seen as two sides of the same coin; where there is yin, there is yang, and they are akin to foes that also harbor deep affections for each other. Bai Luan of the Crimson Pheonix Sect also once bought Feng Jun’s Nether Bead. But when Thunder Cultivators make their presence known, they naturally repel all inherently negative energies and have an irreversible suppression over them.

Simply put, Thunder Cultivators can deal damage to Yinsha Sect not much different from that of the Crimson Pheonix, but the problem lies in the fact that – when Yinsha confronts Thunder Cultivators in battle, not only are they easily suppressed, but more importantly, they gain no advantage in doing so.

So one can imagine, as Thunder Cultivation grows, the Yinsha Sect will be the first to refuse to stand idly by. When it comes to Cultivation Seedlings, they can be considered numerous or few; if Thunder Cultivators increase in number, then there will be fewer cultivators of other practices.

Therefore, what Huang Fu Flawless said was not at all wrong; this could potentially change the power dynamics of the Cultivation World, and it cannot be overemphasized–Natural Treasures, Spirit Stones, and Cultivation Techniques are certainly resources for cultivation, as are Cultivation Seedlings.

To avoid accusations of beating around the bush, I’ll skip the “injury to one’s own kind” sentiment felt among similar cultivators. The increase of Thunder Cultivators will definitely add some uncertainty to the situation.

But Hei Luan, the embodiment of a battle-crazed fanatic, let out a loud, cold laugh, “The layout of the Cultivation World… Haha, do you, a mere Qi-Refining Practitioner, even have the right to comment?”

However, although she spoke thus, the fact that she now dare not scold the other for ‘having no right to speak’ shows her intelligence is not as lacking as imagined; she just couldn’t swallow her pride.

What Luo Lieyang feared the most were exactly these points raised by Huang Fu Flawless; why did he not dare to let Hei Luan make a move on Feng Jun? Because the hypotheses mentioned by Feng Jun might become a pretext for other cultivational powers in the future.

Thus, he had no choice but to interject, “Lady Hei Luan, take a small break, please… Mountain Master Feng, if I may ask indiscreetly, what exactly is on your mind?”

Feng Jun looked at Huang Fu Flawless with an appreciative gaze; this girl was not only intelligent but also quite good at seizing opportunities–if it weren’t for her excessive curiosity about him, she would be a perfect partner.

He smiled at Luo Lieyang, “My plan? I truly don’t have one. I’m just trying to prove that everything you Thunder Cultivators have considered, I have too. It’s not that we are incapable… we simply dare not do it.”

Hei Luan let out a cold laugh, “So you too have things you dare not do. I thought you’d have the audacity to stand up to me… that there was nothing you’d fear to do.”

Would someone please take this crazy woman away? Feng Jun helplessly rolled his eyes, “I previously only dared to stand up to Master Busheng… you must be much stronger than him, right?”

Lady Hei Luan finally shut her mouth; she was a person who put cultivation level above all else. If there were a true master present, she would definitely restrain herself.

Luo Lieyang swiftly spoke up to relieve his companion’s embarrassment, “Alright then, Mountain Master Feng, I told you at the beginning, it was just a joke. I wouldn’t take your item for nothing; I’ll definitely pay with Spirit Stones… What should I do next?”

“Is this how your family jokes?” Feng Jun glared at him irritably.

Luo Lieyang continuously winked and made faces at him, his eyes conveying a clear message: Boss, don’t take her too seriously; dealing with a character like this is tough for me too.

In a rare moment, Feng Jun actually felt a surge of sympathy for him–inevitably, anyone with such an idiot for a leader would feel on the verge of a breakdown, right?

So he spoke forthrightly, “Our conversation now does not include her. But I have a question… Since from the very beginning, I had no intention of targeting Thunder Cultivators when selling generators, am I the one trying to change the layout of the Cultivation World?”

“Of course not,” Luo Lieyang answered earnestly, “absolutely not… uh, I’m not either, actually.”

“So now it comes down to a matter of trade,” Feng Jun said earnestly, “How many Spirit Stones are you willing to pay for my generator designs? Hmm, I must emphasize… the generator designed for use only in the Thunder Plains, I do not permit you to sell outside of the Thunder Plains.”

Heaven help Luo Lieyang, who is in the Fifth Layer of detachment, talking to someone merely in the First Layer with such tone.

Yet without any hint of dissatisfaction, he simply smiled and responded, “I’m buying this for the benefit of Thunder Cultivators, not for profit.”

As he spoke, he did not forget to glance at Huang Fu Flawless, “It won’t affect Tiantong’s sales in any way.”

Once more, heaven help us; Chairman Huang Fu is barely at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, yet Luo Lieyang is going out of his way to please her.

Feng Jun watched with interest, “But I worry it might be misunderstood by others, like the Yinsha Sect, for instance.”

“That’s what you didn’t think of,” Luo Lieyang replied without hesitation, “Your application of the generator wasn’t considered thoroughly… of course, mainly because I’ll pay a great amount of Spirit Stones.”

“Not considered thoroughly?” Feng Jun frowned and pondered, then nodded with a chuckle, amused, “That’s correct, Master Luo has a valid point. I am after all still young… and, importantly, I have a particular fondness for wealth.”

Watching their negotiation, Hei Luan remained silent, well aware that she easily becomes emotional and is not adept at commercial negotiations. Whereas Luo Lieyang, even though a Thunder Cultivator, was indeed a composed individual.

Just then, a loud bang came from outside, followed by Master Xushang bursting in, “It’s bad, You Longzi from the Yinsha Sect has arrived, and even smashed the gate of the Crimson Phoenix Sect!”

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