The phenomenon caused by Chu Feng activating "Covering the Sky" shocked all of Shu Mountain, even stirring discussions among the natives. This was partly due to the context of the times.
The giant eye in the sky coldly observed all living beings on the ground, devoid of any emotion, yet it instilled a sense of awe in many.
However,
The eye phantom didn't last long before it disappeared.
At this moment,
Chu Feng felt a hint of mental fatigue and promptly withdrew "Covering the Sky."
The ability of "Covering the Sky" was powerful, but it had a significant drawback—it consumed eye power very quickly and was also... quite conspicuous.
Fortunately, the form of the "Covering the Sky Eye" was extremely large, covering the entire sky. Even if others saw the phantom in the sky, they wouldn't know his exact location, let alone who was using the eye technique.
Moreover, the effect of "Covering the Sky" was so exaggerated that many Heaven Eye users didn't even believe it was the technique of another Heaven Eye user.
It was somewhat amusing!
But Chu Feng was still focused on his goal.
Using "Covering the Sky," he surveyed Shu Mountain but didn't find any trace of the boy, nor did he discover anyone who might be the template for a Heaven Eye user...
The clues about the Heaven Eye user seemed to end here!
However, the turning point came sooner than expected!
Two days later,
The second stage of the mission began!
All the Heaven Eye users who had been training on the nine main peaks—those who had entered Shu Mountain in the same batch—were gathered in the main hall of Jade Void Palace by the Shu Mountain Sect Leader.
The Sect Leader scanned the disciples present and said solemnly:
"You have been practicing in Shu Mountain for three months now, and your progress is commendable. From today onward, you need to descend the mountain for training. You can receive corresponding tasks from the Office of Affairs based on your abilities. Each of you must undertake at least one task and complete it to return here."
This was a longstanding tradition in Shu Mountain.
After three months of practice in Shu Mountain, regardless of which elder's disciple they were, they had to descend the mountain for a training exercise to test the results of their cultivation. After completing their tasks, they would return to Shu Mountain and receive corresponding rewards based on the tasks they undertook. However, if a disciple failed to complete their task, they would be expelled from the sect. For the Heaven Eye users, failing the mission meant being eliminated from the role-playing game.
According to the rules of the Celestial Tower, this mission to descend the mountain was just a pretext to advance the second stage of the mission, providing a platform for the three major factions of Heaven Eye users to begin their confrontation.
At this moment,
A notification appeared in front of all the Shu Mountain Heaven Eye users—
"Mission: Descend the mountain for training and confront Heaven Eye users from other factions."
"Remaining Shu Mountain Heaven Eye users: 100"
"Remaining Buddhist Heaven Eye users: 100"
"Remaining Asura Heaven Eye users: 86"
Everyone was intrigued.
The numbers for Shu Mountain and Buddhist Heaven Eye users were both at 100.
But the Asura faction had already lost 14 Heaven Eye users in the first stage!
It was said that the Asura faction was one of slaughter, and now it seemed that reputation was well-deserved!
Eliminations had already begun in the first stage!
However, the remaining Heaven Eye users from the other two factions did not feel relieved by this. Instead, their eyes grew more serious.
The rules of the Celestial Tower were always fair.
You get what you give.
Having survived the brutal first stage, the remaining Asura Heaven Eye users would certainly be stronger and more ruthless!
They were not easy opponents!
The 99 Shu Mountain Heaven Eye users, after some discussion, chose relatively simple tasks.
With the second stage beginning, their primary goal wasn't just cultivation, but to confront and kill Heaven Eye users from opposing factions, thus evolving their own Heaven Eyes.
Evolution points were the top priority!
Having passed the developmental phase of the first stage, pursuing task rewards alone was no longer worthwhile. Instead, the key was to coordinate with other Heaven Eye users from the same faction to strategize and confront other factions.
Choosing simpler tasks could avoid the risk of elimination due to failure.
Simultaneously, they could form alliances and strategize, not just for survival but for significant gains.
The only one who did not accept a task or collaborate with other Shu Mountain Heaven Eye users was Chu Feng.
"Mission: Free choice of confrontation mode."
Chu Feng's interface was different from the other Shu Mountain Heaven Eye users.
Having become the Wine Daoist's disciple, even the Sect Leader couldn't interfere with him, and the other elders were unwilling to step into the Locking Demon Tower just to notify him of trivial matters!
Therefore, he didn't need to descend the mountain for training like the others. Even the system's task for him was to act freely...
He was already beyond the rules!
Yes, being the Wine Daoist's disciple came with privileges!
Chu Feng activated "Covering the Sky" and, through the system's prompt, knew that the second stage had already begun.
However, he didn't plan to immediately engage in the second stage's confrontations. Instead, he intended to continue staying with the Wine Daoist until he uncovered information about the Heaven Eye user, then proceed with his next actions.
Evolution points were nothing compared to the additional abilities of the Heaven Eye!
Moreover, only by killing a Heaven Eye user could he achieve an SSS rating and receive the special reward of the [Celestial Aura].
The first stage mission had made Chu Feng fully aware of how useful the [Celestial Aura] could be in the Celestial Tower role-playing missions.
It was practically a protagonist's halo!
Just having one aura put him a whole major realm ahead of others. What if he got a second, a third, or even a fourth one?
He might even gain more additional Heaven Eyes!
In that case, he could single-handedly wield the power of an entire army in the Celestial Tower!
So, thinking long-term,
Chu Feng decided to stay with the Wine Daoist for further training.
The progression in the world of cultivation was inherently slower than in other worlds.
Cultivating to immortality was the slowest among all worlds.
Just the first stage had taken over three months.
The second stage, involving confrontations, would likely take even longer, unlike the mission in Feathered Sun City, which ended in a single decisive battle.
Chu Feng wasn't worried about missing out on evolution points because of this.
After the confrontations, the average strength of the remaining Heaven Eye users would certainly be higher. Correspondingly, killing higher-level enemy Heaven Eye users would yield more evolution points.
Letting the situation develop a bit more.
With "Covering the Sky" and the Supreme Double Pupil, his information-gathering ability was top-notch.
Once he had all the intelligence, making a move at the end could make him the biggest beneficiary!