"Zhou Kuangtian, as a peerless expert of the Southern Feng Shui lineage, has unparalleled breadth of knowledge through the ages. What makes you claim to be stronger than him?"
Zhou Kuangtian's followers would certainly criticize Lin Beichen from all angles, trying to devalue Lin Beichen's worth completely.
However, now Lin Beichen has not only killed Zhou Kuangtian but also destroyed Zhou Kuangtian's Mountain and River Suppressing Technique.
The Power of Water Veins vanished along with Zhou Kuangtian, and the poisonous miasma in the mountains did not spread.
Just based on these two deeds, no one dared to underestimate Lin Beichen anymore.
Moreover, when Lin Beichen made his move against the Zheng Clan, with a mere touch, he seized the life benefits of two people.
Even with this alone, it was enough to make them feel utterly amazed.
The people present were all restless, discussing among themselves.
An elixir from a Mystic Sect expert, the secret techniques of the foremost cultivator overseas, and the insights into array formations from another expert of the Mystic Sect.
Any of these items could be considered a peerless treasure.
Although Qin Wenwu was already dead, as Lin Beichen's prestige grew, his power was ironically depicted as stronger than ever.
Qin Wenwu had already died, yet his status became more honorable than when he was alive.
In the current cultivation realm, the name Qin Wenwu seemed to have become some sort of touchstone.
"Mr. Lin, what kind of array are you planning to set up that even a cultivator with your Mystic Sect cultivation needs to travel around seeking materials?"
A cultivator couldn't help but ask, astonishment filling his eyes.
There are many paths in cultivation, but arrays are definitely one of the paths with the highest gold content.
Everyone wants to walk this path, yet not everyone can succeed.
The reason is simple.
Walking this path may consume resources dozens or even hundreds of times more than other paths.
And merely relying on pouring in resources will not guarantee success.
You need resources and talent, as well as the right timing and location, to achieve success.
The Celestial Gate has just opened, and if one could learn a bit of the way of arrays now, it would be an enormous benefit for oneself and one's family.
This is vividly reflected in Zhou Kuangtian.
Although much of Zhou Kuangtian's achievements were due to his own efforts, who would dare underestimate the role arrays played?
Zhou Kuangtian was already so formidable, so how terrifying must the array set up by the stronger Lin Beichen be?
Lin Beichen looked at the excited crowd, a hint of a smile gradually appearing in his eyes, and suddenly he said:
"I'm indeed planning to set up a mystical array that has never appeared in the world. This array will also be the retreat for my quest for Unity of Heaven and Man.
If the materials you provide are good enough, it wouldn't hurt to involve you in this plan."
Lin Beichen said calmly.
His words were like a thunderclap.
Everyone gasped in shock, staring at Lin Beichen with faces full of amazement.
Above the Mystic Sect lies the Divine Gate.
This is every cultivator's ultimate dream.
In their eyes, cultivating to this point means completely transcending the laws of all things and becoming an immortal in the legendary sense.
Yet historically, no one has ever reached this step.
Even the legendary saints have merely been pushed onto the concept of the Divine Gate through history.
The bodies of saints are long gone.
Those in the Divine Gate Realm, however, can transcend the laws of everything with their physical bodies.
Master Wang is purely a Feng Shui school expert who cares not for the power brought by cultivation, only wishing to see if certain realms offer any help to his own theories.
Strictly speaking, people like Master Wang are not so-called cultivators but rather scholars or scientists.
After the Celestial Gate opened, the discipline of Spiritual Qi was established in various places around the world.
This discipline, rich in content, sets a very high entry threshold, with no qualification at the undergraduate level, and only slight exposure at the postgraduate level.
Only true geniuses are qualified to conduct related research.
In this research, Master Wang and others have always been among the forefront.
"Mr. Lin, do you truly mean it?"
Lin Beichen nodded slightly.
He planned to stay on Xiang Island for a few more days, so today was just the beginning, leaving the others with something to think about, not intending to resolve everything in one day.
The participants needed to return, discuss, and search their own treasures for what was needed.
Preparations on all sides proceeded in an orderly manner. After Lin Beichen left, the typically stagnant cultivation realm of Xiang Island suddenly experienced dramatic changes.
Though Zhou Kuangtian had died, the ripples caused by him were just beginning.
Despite his distinguished status, not many people could actually reach Zhou Kuangtian.
Most people simply knew of Zhou Kuangtian as a figure, but not of his character.
A few mourned Zhou Kuangtian's death, even going so far as to swear vengeance as death warriors on his behalf.
But over ninety-nine percent of the locals merely nodded, then went about their business as usual.
The death of one Zhou Kuangtian neither saddened them nor deprived them of anything.
The hierarchy in Xiang Island had long split into two worlds.
Zhou Kuangtian rarely appeared before ordinary people, and though his cultivation residence was understated, its luxury and expanse were more exaggerated than even the Zheng Clan's estate.
The Zheng Clan had many estates, but the one near Dragon Mountain was the largest, with nearly 100 acres.
Zhou Kuangtian's residence, however, exceeded 3000 acres.
After Zhou Kuangtian's death, this residence was quickly sealed.
The official sealing operation sent shockwaves through all ranks and sectors.
"Is it true that Zhou Kuangtian is dead?"
"The rumors are everywhere, how can you still not believe it? My elder was on-site when he died; Zhou Kuangtian's body has already been confirmed, so how can it be false?"
"If even Zhou Kuangtian couldn't contend with Lin Beichen, does Xiang Island really lack an extraordinary expert?"
Countless people felt humiliated and angrily cursed Lin Beichen.
Within the Southern cultivator circles, Zhou Kuangtian held a very high status.
With his death, countless people seemed to plummet into an abyss.
They strived day and night, taking inspiration from Zhou Kuangtian, only hoping to transcend themselves one day.
Yet when they woke up from their dreams, Zhou Kuangtian had perished at the hands of a mere youth?
They could accept Zhou Kuangtian's death but not that he died so effortlessly.
However, upon learning the details of this battle, their expressions changed.
Zhou Kuangtian not only used all his cultivation but also harnessed the Earth Vein of Jiulong Pool, aided by the Power of Heaven and Earth.
Yet even so, Zhou Kuangtian couldn't hold out for long.
For a moment, those who looked up to Zhou Kuangtian wore bewildered expressions.
Was Zhou Kuangtian's strength so lacking, or was the Power of Heaven and Earth inadequate?
Just who is this Lin Beichen?
"It's said that he was the one who pushed open the Celestial Gate, and every cultivator worldwide owes him a favor; crucially, before coming here, he had killed Qin Wenwu."
"Recently, the underworld suddenly stopped accepting assassination orders, because after his actions, all the killers in the underworld were wiped out.
It's said that not only were the elite assassins all annihilated, but the key figure, the Cobra, also perished at his hands."
"This Lin Beichen has already crossed the Mystic Sect, and he's said to be here on Xiang Island not to cause trouble, but to seek materials for cultivation arrays, aiming to break through the Divine Gate."
Information from various sources was chaotic, but all pointed to one thing.
Zhou Kuangtian's death was a settled matter, so there was no point in dwelling on it.
The current issue was how to curry favor with Lin Beichen, to find the materials Lin Beichen needed, in hopes of being part of his array.
This array could break through the Mystic Sect, even the Divine Gate.
To be part of it would bring unimaginable benefits.