Ever since the old Taoist entered the Tianqi Holy Pearl to begin a formal period of spiritual rest.

Chen Feng had not seen the old Taoist again.

At this moment, upon seeing him, Chen Feng was taken aback, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.

Moreover, Chen Feng noticed that the old Taoist seemed more like a person now.

This wasn't meant to insult the old Taoist, nor to say that he didn't look like a person before.

It was just that previously, although the old Taoist had a human form, he appeared ethereal, like a soul body, as if a breeze could scatter him.

Yet now, the old Taoist appeared much more solid, almost like a living person.

It seems the past month of rest in the Tianqi Holy Pearl has served the old Taoist quite well.

"Senior, is it really you? Have you finished your rest?"

Chen Feng hurriedly jumped off the bed, looking at the old Taoist, and asked with joy.

"Yes, this phase is considered over, and the effect is better than I expected!"

The old Taoist stroked his white beard and said with a smile.

"That's good!"

Chen Feng nodded, then seemed to remember something and frowned slightly, looking at the old Taoist with curiosity, "By the way, what do you mean by saying the first phase is over?"

"I need to continue resting; this past month was just a preliminary phase to help restore some energy so I wouldn't dissipate between heaven and earth. But if I want to recover my previous strength, I must continue my rest and restoration!"

The old Taoist explained with a smile.

"I see," Chen Feng nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "So how much longer do you plan to rest next? It won't be another month, will it?"

"No, no, if I rest again, it will be more than a month, probably much longer, but for now, I don't need to rest just yet; I have to wait a while!"

The old Taoist shook his head and said.

"Oh, alright then!"

Chen Feng touched his nose, understanding the gist of it.

"Alright, while I'm freshly awake and full of energy, let me help you solve your current problem!"

The old Taoist said with a smile.

"Ah? Senior, you already know?"

Chen Feng said in surprise.

Because since the old Taoist appeared, Chen Feng hadn't mentioned anything about upgrading the Tianqi Holy Pearl yet.

Unexpectedly, the old Taoist already knew.

As for Chen Feng's surprised look, the old Taoist shook his head with a smile, then rolled his eyes at Chen Feng and said with slight annoyance, "You kid made such a big commotion outside, and it lasted for hours. I couldn't help but know! I didn't plan to wake up so early, but you were so noisy, I had to wake up ahead of time."

"Sorry about that!"

Chen Feng shrugged with an awkward smile.

"Enough with the pleasantries, show me the materials you brought to upgrade the Tianqi Holy Pearl!"

The old Taoist said, extending his right hand to Chen Feng.

"Here!"

Chen Feng hurriedly handed the rust-coated Divine Artifact Fragment to the old Taoist.

The old Taoist took the Divine Artifact Fragment, glanced at it, and was immediately taken aback, exclaiming, "This... this is..."

Seeing this, Chen Feng thought the old Taoist might have noticed something, quickly asking, "Senior, do you know what this Divine Artifact Fragment is?"

"Oh, I don't know!"

The old Taoist, hearing this, calmed his expression, shook his head, and said quietly.

"Uh..."

Chen Feng was left speechless, feeling a bit exhausted.

It seems he got excited for nothing.

Honestly, since you didn't know what it was, why make such a fuss?

Thinking of this, Chen Feng shook his head, feeling rather helpless.

However, he didn't notice the old Taoist's eyes.

From beginning to end, the old Taoist's gaze never left that black iron fragment.

In the depths of the old Taoist's eyes, surprise was still evident.

Despite the calm expression on the old Taoist's face.

Inside, the old Taoist's emotions were in turmoil.

Because the origin of that black iron fragment was not simple!

Looking at Chen Feng, the old Taoist sighed inwardly.

Unexpectedly, even fragments of that peerless treasure encountered this kid.

Truly a worthy successor chosen by the Tianqi Holy Pearl!

It seems that the future responsibilities must indeed fall on this kid's shoulders.

He will become a crucial figure in the future war!

Thinking of this, the old Taoist took a deep breath and hid these thoughts in his heart.

Because these things can't be revealed to Chen Feng just yet!

As he had told Chen Feng.

Only when Chen Feng truly steps into the Heaven Rank will he begin to tell him everything.

Right now, the more Chen Feng knows, the more dangerous it becomes!

The old Taoist exhaled gently, regaining his calm demeanor, then looked at Chen Feng and said with a smile, "Indeed, it's a good Divine Artifact Fragment, sufficient for enhancing the Tianqi Holy Pearl!"

"Really? How much can it enhance specifically?"

Hearing this, Chen Feng's eyes were filled with joy, and he asked quickly.

"This can only be known after the actual fusion, but for the first time, the effect shouldn't be too bad. Let me try it first!"

The old Taoist said.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Senior!"

Chen Feng bowed slightly, expressing his gratitude.

The old Taoist smiled faintly, then flicked his sleeve.

The Tianqi Holy Pearl immediately flew in front of him.

The Divine Artifact Fragment he held in his hand began to float as well, suspending parallel to the Tianqi Holy Pearl.

Seeing this, Chen Feng's eyes were full of astonishment.

He had tried for a long time just now but couldn't attach his True Qi to the Divine Artifact Fragment; the True Qi would be repelled as soon as it touched the fragment.

What's more, it was impossible to make the fragment float.

But now, the old Taoist could make the Divine Artifact Fragment float.

This was truly incredible!

Regarding the old Taoist's terrifying power, Chen Feng was filled with curiosity.

Previously, his strength was too weak to truly feel it.

But now, he had already advanced to the Earth Rank, with actual combat power comparable to Earth Rank Perfection.

Yet, the old Taoist before him still seemed as unfathomable as the vast ocean.

And it's worth noting that the old Taoist was not even at his peak state.

This made it hard for Chen Feng to imagine just how powerful the old Taoist would be at his peak!

He must have already surpassed the Heaven Rank, right?

Thinking of this, Chen Feng sighed inwardly.

It seems just as the old Taoist once said, the Heaven Rank truly is the real beginning of the path of cultivation!

He will have to work even harder in the future!

And while Chen Feng was pondering these matters.

The old Taoist began preparing for the fusion...

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