Chapter 1867

Without that noisy fellow, we can talk properly.

Xiao Feng withdrew his law true form and looked at the Black Water Divine Turtle.

The Black Water Divine Turtle hadn't acted just now; it was purely observing.

The red giant power demon is a fool, but it is not.

Witnessing Xiao Feng burn an ancestral god to ashes in a mere ten seconds, and even after learning the red giant power demon was a disciple of the kirin beast god, he still showed no mercy—it was nearly scared to death.

This human's background is surely extraordinarily terrifying; even the beast god is fearless.

Perhaps behind him is no longer a venerable but a Dao Ancestor–level existence.

The Black Water Divine Turtle is a powerhouse from the Void Sea, having once touched Dao Ancestor–level power, and knows just how terrifying that level is.

It replied, "Human Xiao Feng, you wish to view the Dao Mark Stele; I can share it, only hoping you won't seize it outright. By the way, I am a disciple of the Cang Qiong Zhu's dojo in the Void Sea—may I ask your background?"

These words are both placating and a declaration of identity, lest Xiao Feng go on a killing spree and not spare him either.

Xiao Feng gave a faint smile.

The word 'disciple' is somewhat thought‑provoking—merely attending a lecture at the dojo qualifies, yet the gap between that and a true disciple or inner transmission is vast; even if the Black Water Divine Turtle died outside, the Cang Qiong Zhu might not care.

But…

Note that the Dao Ancestor can hear all realms; the Black Water Divine Turtle uttered the Dao Ancestor's name, and the Dao Ancestor has already heard it.

Killing it now might well provoke the Cang Qiong Zhu and bring trouble.

"I need only glance at it once," Xiao Feng replied.

He was about to head to the Void Sea and didn't want to offend the Cang Qiong Zhu at this critical moment; the other party's attitude was good, so he naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony.

The Black Water Divine Turtle breathed a sigh of relief.

"Please wait a moment."

It spoke, released divine power, and parted the lake water.

Beneath the lake, a huge rock slowly surfaced.

This rock is several hundred meters tall.

Though compared to the Black Water Divine Turtle's ten‑thousand‑meter frame it's merely a speck, to Xiao Feng's stature it's already a mountain.

The Black Water Divine Turtle said, "This stele was found in a nearby stone mountain; it bears special sword marks carving a profound pattern; after comprehending it, I feel my grasp of power has grown stronger."

Xiao Feng gave no reply; at that moment he floated over and approached the stone mountain.

This stone mountain is thin and long; though not finely carved, at first glance it indeed resembles a stone stele.

On the mountain wall is a trace where a sword blade sliced.

Within the sword mark one can faintly sense a sharp intent, and also a feeling of familiarity.

"It was left by the Dao‑Severing Sword."

Xiao Feng instantly realized this stone mountain was what Xun Shuang Xianzi had left behind, the very thing he had long yearned for.

And that pattern is precisely a deformed symbol of the Dao Mark Scar.

His Dao Mark Scar—Xun Shuang Xianzi has studied it.

Between them there are no secrets; even memories are shared, for they both wished to leave a retreat—if they could not remain in their own world, the other could reforge their flesh body and let them live again.

This Dao Mark Scar is not the authentic version; it has undergone some deformation, yet still retains a special Dao rhythm, enabling the contemplator to increase their power severalfold when using it.

For an NPC, a several‑fold increase is already extraordinary; thus Dao Ancestor disciples and kirin beast‑god disciples treasure it greatly, treating it as a treasure.

"Big brother, this is—"

He Xianzi also recognized the origin of the Dao Mark Scar.

As a mount, she fully understands the shape of the Dao Mark Scar, having witnessed it countless times.

Of course, she cannot manifest the Dao Mark Scar. This power so far only Xiao Feng can wield; even Xun Shuang Xianzi can only simulate it, unable to unleash the ten‑thousand‑fold amplification, and the explosive killing effect of the Dao pattern symbols is very weak.

"This is a symbol unique to Xiao Feng."

"Why did she leave my Dao pattern?" Xiao Feng wondered, somewhat puzzled.

From Sword Abyss City here, even at her void‑shuttling speed, it would take ten days to half a month.

After arriving here, why did she stop, and why did she leave this trace on the stone wall?

He Xianzi flew over, took a couple of glances, and touched the sword mark on the stone wall with a finger.

Then her finger was pierced by the sword intent, and blood trickled out.

She sucked her finger and analyzed, "Perhaps… she misses you."

Xiao Feng gave a bitter smile.

Is that so?

Then why doesn't she go look for him?

Before parting, Xiao Feng had once told her the location of his cave dwelling.

Yet Xun Shuang Xianzi still went forth without hesitation, plunging into the Void Sea, leaving no trace.

Without the Supreme God's guidance, he wouldn't now know where to look.

"The sword mark is sharp; this is probably not longing but hatred," Xiao Feng self‑mocked.

Perhaps Xun Shuang Xianzi, while passing by here, suddenly discovered she was pregnant and, in anger, drew her sword wanting to slash someone.

But Xiao Feng wasn't there, so she couldn't strike him; thus, in anger she chopped the stone mountain with a sword, leaving a Dao mark.

Hmm… angry to the point of distortion, even the Dao mark became deformed.

"Big brother, don't indulge in wild thoughts; first find her, then talk—imagining randomly easily leads to misunderstanding!" He Xianzi advised.

"Hmm, I won't think about it."

Xiao Feng replied.

The Black Water Divine Turtle, hearing their conversation, pondered and asked, "Sir, do you seem to recognize the expert of this stele?"

Xiao Feng nodded and said, "Yeah, we're on good terms. By the way, Black Water Dao Friend, do you have any plans to return to the Void Sea recently?"

It's rare to meet a strong person from the Void Sea; although they're of a foreign race, if they could serve as a guide, that would also be good.

Unfortunately, the Black Water God Turtle replied, "I've stayed in the Void Sea for 150,000 years; I've progressed as far as I can. I've come out in the past few hundred years seeking a further opportunity; for now I don't want to go back."

"Alright, then I won't disturb you." Xiao Feng said regretfully.

With the Xun Zong Jie Hui Shi showing the way, I'm not afraid of taking a wrong turn; lacking a guide doesn't matter.

At this moment, the Black Water God Turtle said again, "However, I see your methods are extraordinary; your background must also be unusual. I can give you a token to make your travels in the Void Sea smoother; if luck is on your side, you could even befriend my senior brothers and become friends."

Xiao Feng secretly laughed; this is probably unlikely, as the relationship between humans and the water race isn't that good. Only because the Black Water God Turtle has a milder temperament can we talk properly; encountering others, they'd likely attack at the slightest disagreement.

"But we should still accept their goodwill: 'Then thank you.'"

The Black Water God Turtle opened its mouth and spat out an object, flying over to give it to him.

The object kept getting smaller as it flew, landing in Xiao Feng's hand and turning into a tiny pearl.

【Black Water Pearl】: A crystal formed from the river water of the Black Water Mystic River, it is a symbol of identity.

This thing has no special attributes, nor is it particularly powerful; it's purely a token.

"Thank you, Dao Friend, I'll take my leave now." Xiao Feng prepared to depart.

"Well..."

The Black Water God Turtle asked, "Could you reveal your background to me?"

It had already explicitly asked and hinted three times, yet Xiao Feng still wouldn't say, making him a bit anxious.

Xiao Feng knew what they wanted to hear; hearing this, he laughed and said, "I'm good friends with a Dao Ancestor." He then immediately opened the entrance to the Origin Mi Jing and walked straight in.

"Dao... a friend of a Dao Ancestor?"

Upon hearing that, the Black Water God Turtle was dumbfounded on the spot.