bookbashuk Chapter 322 Li Wen: "Peak Master's Majesty and Domineering Aura are Unparalleled in the Wo
Chapter 322 Li Wen: "Peak Master's Majesty and Domineering Aura are Unparalleled in the Wo
Chapter 322 Li Wen: "Peak Master's Majesty and Domineering Aura are Unparalleled in the World"
However, Hsu Feng seemed to have anticipated this.
His footwork changed mysteriously, and his figure glided several feet to the side and back like a willow catkin in the wind.
They skillfully avoided the direct impact of the lava fist.
At the same time, he flicked his left finger, sending out several fine yet condensed golden energies like flying needles.
Shoot at the weak points of the Motuo boxing style, such as the elbow joint and armpit!
"Golden Wings Soaring Through the Sky" - "Willow in the Wind"!
"Pfft pfft pfft!"
Motuo's protective lava armor was pierced once again.
Although it did not cause serious damage, it made its arm sore and numb, and its blood circulation stagnant.
The offensive slowed down for a moment.
Immediately, a fierce glint flashed in Xu Feng's eyes. Instead of retreating, he took a step forward, clenched his right fist, and charged straight for the heart of the enemy!
Medog was overwhelmed by the "power" and its atmosphere became chaotic.
In haste, he could only cross his arms to block, unleashing the full power of his lava armor.
"Bang!!!"
Their fists clashed, producing a dull, resounding thud, like the sound of leather being struck!
"Wow!"
Medog groaned, a sweet taste rising in his throat.
He was so shocked by the punch that his blood and qi surged, and he staggered back ten steps.
Each step left a shallow, charred footprint on the hard Qingtie Square!
"Private duels are forbidden inside the Scripture Pavilion! Two peak masters, please stop!"
The old ape steward guarding the pavilion only then realized what was happening, and his voice rang out urgently.
At the same time, a powerful force of restriction attempted to envelop us.
But Xu Feng and Motuo have already fought a real battle.
Especially Motuo, who was punched back and coughed up blood in front of everyone, losing all face.
How could they possibly give up?
"Get out of here!"
Motuo roared, forcefully twisting his body as he flew backward, his hands quickly forming hand seals.
The demonic flames around him gathered wildly, eventually condensing behind him into a three-zhang-tall demonic figure with a ferocious face and wielding a giant flaming trident!
"Infernal Demon Form! Kill!"
The demonic form let out a silent roar.
The giant flaming fork, carrying the heat and evil of incinerating souls, stabbed down towards Xu Feng's head!
Its power was terrifying; it was clear that a deadly move had been made!
Xu Feng's eyes were icy cold. He exerted force with his feet again, and his whole body shot into the sky like a cannonball.
A pale golden light gathered around him, vaguely forming a pair of blurry yet incomparably sharp golden wings behind him!
Increase speed again!
"Golden Roc Soars Through the Sky!"
He pointed his fingers like a knife and slashed through the air.
A pale golden arc-shaped blade of energy, condensed to its extreme and only a few feet long, appeared out of thin air as if it could cut through space.
With a piercing shriek, it slashes upwards in reverse!
"laugh--!"
The golden blade energy clashed violently with the giant flaming fork.
There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a tooth-grinding sound, as if metal was being forcibly torn apart!
To Motuo's incredulous gaze, his giant trident, which was imbued with the essence of purgatory demonic fire, was cleaved in two by that golden blade of energy as cleanly and decisively as a hot knife cutting through butter!
The blade's momentum remained strong, slashing fiercely into the chest of the demonic figure behind him!
At the same time, Xu Feng moved like a dragon, suddenly approaching Motuo and smashing down with a punch!
"boom!"
Motuo felt the space around him freeze, and looked up in shock.
All he saw was a fist covered in golden light, seemingly obscuring the sky, rapidly enlarging before his eyes!
"Bang!"
With just one punch, Motuo crashed into the ground.
Then, Xu Feng pressed his palm hard on Motuo's head, his five fingers gripping the base of his two curved black horns like steel clamps.
A terrifying force pressed down, and Motuo screamed as his head was forced to hang down and his knees buckled.
With a loud "thud," he suddenly knelt down heavily on the ground.
The knee smashed two shallow dents into the hard jade floor!
"Ah—! Let me go! Kaneki! How dare you insult me!"
Medog was filled with shame and rage, and struggled desperately, spewing demonic fire from his seven orifices.
However, it was firmly suppressed by the golden energy flowing in Xu Feng's palm.
"Insult you?" Xu Feng's voice carried a cruel mockery. "This peak master is merely teaching you what rules are!"
His left hand was clenched into a fist, covered in a pale golden light.
Without using any fancy fighting techniques, he simply delivered the most basic and brutal punch to Motuo's vest!
"Thump!"
A deep, resounding boom, like the beating of a drum.
"puff!"
Motuo coughed up blood again, and the protective demonic fire completely dissipated.
His entire back caved in, and his spine made a chilling "crack" sound.
The excruciating pain nearly made him faint.
"This punch is to tell you that anyone who dares to touch my men will suffer the consequences!"
Xu Feng said coldly, raising his fist again and bringing it down!
"Thump!"
"This punch is to tell you that the Scripture Pavilion is not a place where you can run wild!"
"Thump!"
"This punch is to tell you that the Golden-Winged Clan is not someone someone like you can insult!"
The dull thud was accompanied by increasingly faint groans and curses from Motuo.
The echoes reverberate in the silent square of the Library Pavilion, stirring the hearts of every onlooker.
After three punches, Motuo collapsed to the ground like a limp rag doll, blood gushing from his mouth and nose, his breath utterly exhausted.
Its spine was clearly broken, and it had completely lost the ability to resist.
All that remained in his eyes was boundless fear and resentment.
Xu Feng then released his grip on the black horn and took all of the items on the man's body except for the peak master's token.
Then, as if discarding a piece of trash, he casually tossed the dying Medog aside.
Medog's body rolled several times on the ground before hitting a stone pillar and stopping there.
The entire square was deathly silent.
The figures that appeared in the distance seemed to be frozen in place.
The fifteenth peak master, Motuo, is an ultimate lord who wields the Purgatory Demon Fire and possesses considerable strength.
The result? He was actually crippled in public by the newly appointed Golden Roc Peak Master, "Jinmu," in such a domineering and brutal manner!
Just how strong is this "Kaneki"?!
Didn't they say the Golden-Winged Clan had already declined?
Wasn't it said that "Jinmu" became the peak master because of luck and ruthlessness?
The commotion at the library had already alerted the outside world.
At this moment, the attic window, the nearby mountain peaks, and the clouds and mist.
A dozen powerful figures had quietly appeared without anyone noticing.
Most of them had different mountain peak symbols embroidered on their cuffs—these were the other peak masters who had been alerted!
Whether near or far, in the light or in the shadows, they were all watching the proud golden figure standing inside the pavilion, and Motuo lying on the ground like a dead dog.
Everyone's eyes were filled with surprise, apprehension, scrutiny, and deep vigilance.
Xu Feng slowly straightened up and shook his wrist.
It was as if he had just stretched his muscles.
His cold gaze swept over the unconscious Motuo on the ground, then slowly over the faintly visible spectators. His voice, infused with vital energy, boomed like thunder, echoing throughout half of Little Azure Sky Mountain: "Did you all hear that clearly!"
"I am the Golden Roc Peak Master, Jinmu!"
"My people, my things, who dares to harbor even the slightest mischief towards them—"
He pointed to the ground in Motuo, which looked like a tattered rag.
"This is a role model!"
"Anyone who disagrees is welcome to come and test their skills at Golden Roc Peak!"
"I'm ready to oblige at any time!"
Domineering! Arrogant! Overbearing!
The sound echoed among the mountains, lingering for a long time.
"That's enough!"
Just then.
A clear, cold shout rang out, like an icy spring flowing, instantly drowning out Xu Feng's voice.
A figure in cyan light floated over and landed between the two. It was none other than the Peak Master Qingxuan, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
Her face was icy, and her gaze swept over Xu Feng and Motuo: "The Sutra Repository is a quiet place, and private fights are strictly prohibited!"
"The two peak masters want to go to the Discipline Hall."
'
She stopped mid-sentence, her lips parted slightly, and looking at Motuo, which lay on the ground like a dead dog, she turned to Xu Feng in surprise.
Xu Feng then withdrew his stance and bowed slightly to Qingxuan: "Peak Master Qingxuan, you are wise. It was not that Jinmu wanted to cause trouble, but rather that someone coveted my private property, uttered arrogant words, and took the initiative to provoke me. Jinmu was merely acting in self-defense."
He spoke calmly, but emphasized the words "private property" and "self-defense."
Qingxuan looked at Motuo with a gloomy expression, his eyes questioning.
Motuo gritted his teeth and said, "Peak Master Qingxuan, this scoundrel is arrogant and domineering. I was merely discussing a deal with him, yet he suddenly attacked! This matter cannot be left unresolved!"
"trade?"
Xu Feng sneered, his voice suddenly rising in pitch.
"When did it become your place to discuss my things?"
Want my human slaves? Fine! Trade me your Hellfire Peak! Do you dare?!
Qingxuan waved his hand abruptly: "Alright! Let's call this off! Men, carry Motuo back to treat his injuries."
In the mist, many of the peak masters watching the battle swayed slightly before quietly disappearing.
No one spoke up, and no one dared to step forward at this moment to provoke this newly crowned demon.
The old ape steward guarding the pavilion looked at the mess on the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion, then at Xu Feng standing proudly by the window, and opened his mouth.
In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.
The outcome is obvious.
Although the eighteen peaks of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain have a general ranking, they are only re-evaluated monthly based on battle records, contributions, and other factors.
The time is not yet ripe, and no one knows the true strength of this newly appointed seventeenth or eighteenth peak master.
I witnessed firsthand how he was able to completely overwhelm Motuo, who was ranked fifteenth, in just a few moves.
How can it not be shocking?
After Qingxuan ordered his men to take Motuo away, he looked at Xu Feng helplessly and said, "Alright, alright, you're in the right, but there's no need to make things so ugly."
"There's no need to show mercy to this kind of trash." Xu Feng grinned at Qing Xuan, then ignored him and turned back to the Scripture Pavilion.
He acted as if nothing had happened, picked up the book "An Introduction to the Records of Ancient Patterns" again, and continued to read it.
Qingxuan shook his head slightly, then leaped away, stepping on the bluebird.
Jinmu, the master of Jinpeng Peak, established his prestige in one battle and became infamous!
The news spread like wildfire, reaching every peak of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.
Meanwhile, at the summit of Tian Shu Peak, inside the grand hall shrouded in purple mist.
The Messenger of the Netherworld is holding a black and white chess piece, which is suspended above the chessboard, seemingly contemplating where to place it.
The palace doors opened silently, and Qingxuan appeared in the doorway, bowing and reporting, "Your Excellency, the Scripture Pavilion—"
"No need to say more, I already know." Envoy Youquan interrupted Qingxuan, his voice still calm.
He slowly placed the chess piece, his gaze still fixed on the chessboard.
The crisscrossing patterns seemed more interesting than the fierce battle between the peak masters outside.
However, the corners of his mouth seemed to be turned up a little more than usual.
"Kaneki—he's more interesting than I expected."
"His skills are impressive, and his temperament is ruthless and decisive."
Do you think he has a chance to make it into the top three?
Qingxuan frowned slightly, her already handsome face suddenly becoming more charming: "His strength is not bad, but his temperament is not calm enough. He is a bit arrogant and his cultivation level is not high enough. He will hardly achieve anything within ten years."
All things considered, I think it's difficult.
Youquan waved his hand slightly: "Alright, go ahead. Pay more attention to the other seeds and select them as soon as possible."
When we go to the upper realm, my senior brother and I can each bring three people. He has already made his choice, but I still need to see what happens.
As for the others, they are all consumables.
"Yes!" Qingxuan quietly turned and left.
After returning from the Sutra Repository, Xu Feng was planning to take Xiao Feng away from Golden Roc Peak and head straight for the vicinity of Burial God Valley.
There are only ten days left, I need to get down to business.
However, Xiaofeng told him that after initial screening, two candidates had been selected, awaiting the Peak Master's personal interview and final decision. "Brother, especially after your battle today, almost all the experts who were originally observing have come."
Xiaofeng said excitedly.
Xu Feng chuckled lightly: "Thank you for your hard work. Then let's invite him over to meet us."
"Okay!"
soon.
Xu Feng summoned the twelve candidates who had passed the initial screening to the main hall.
These alien races are diverse, including birds, beasts, and a few special races.
Their strength ranges from novice lords to high-ranking lords, each with their own strengths.
Xu Feng sat high in the main seat, his imposing presence naturally radiating. His gaze, sharp as a knife, swept over the faces below, some excited, some nervous, and some feigning composure.
After a quick scan, based on the information compiled by Cangya and his own observations, he selected five candidates with complementary abilities.
Rika, a high-ranking lord of the "Shadow Cat Clan" skilled in tracking and concealment.
A high-ranking lord of the "Ironclad Rhinoceros Clan" with incredible strength and thick skin.
A mid-level "flower fairy" lord with a keen sense of various medicinal herbs and minerals.
A high-ranking lord of the Falcon Clan, renowned for his exceptional archery skills and sharp gaze, possessing double pupils.
And a mid-level lord of the Red Hare Clan, who is skilled at exploring various ancient ruins and is similar to the Cloud Rabbit Clan.
As for the others, Xu Feng gave them some spiritual fruits as a token of appreciation for their hard work and politely saw them off.
The five newly recruited "handymen" will be joined by the three existing stewards: Howling Wind, Silver Mane, and Cangya.
The core team of Jin Pengfeng has been initially formed.
Xu Feng assigned tasks and made arrangements before leading everyone away from Jinpeng Peak.
"This expedition is to hunt down a human Shiva, the ultimate war god. Now that you have joined my ranks, this battle is the time to prove your worth."
"Pear Blossom, Double Pupil, Silver Mane, and Azure Fang, whoever finds the human's trail first will receive a drop of Star God Dew as a reward."
That evening.
The outer perimeter of the Valley of Burial Gods.
A treacherous area known locally as "Yinfeng Gorge".
The terrain here is complex, with black cliffs on both sides that look as if they were cut by a knife and axe.
The valley floor is deep and dark, with a perpetually chilling wind that can erode one's vital energy and interfere with perception.
It is an excellent place for hiding and ambushes, and also a paradise for many desperate criminals hiding in the Kunlun Mountains.
Jin Pengfeng and his group of nine were currently lying in ambush in a sheltered rock crevice above the canyon.
"This place is dangerous; the energy is chaotic, and our senses will be severely impaired. Brother, what should we do?"
After landing, Xiaofeng cautiously scanned his surroundings and whispered a warning.
Its wolf instincts made it feel intensely uneasy in this place.
Xu Feng nodded and gave the instructions: "Pear Blossom, Double Pupils, Silver Mane, Azure Fang."
You will form groups of four, with Pear Blossom at the head, and follow the search formation, using this location as the center to radiate outwards for exploration.
The focus is on searching for strong blood and qi fluctuations, signs of battle, and the unique "Burning Heaven" aura of Shiva's techniques that remain from the past ten days.
If you discover anything, do not alert the enemy; immediately communicate via the markings.
The four men answered resolutely, "Yes!"
Xu Feng flipped his hand and took out several communicators, handing them to the four people: "These are commonly used communication devices by humans. Press this button to send a signal within a range of twenty kilometers."
The four men's expressions changed slightly as they curiously accepted the communicator that Xu Feng had modified.
"Red Hare, you will join Xiaofeng and Yanshan's group, mainly responsible for detecting anomalies in the earth veins and residual fluctuations in ancient ruins, especially in areas with unstable space, and drawing simple maps."
"Li Wen...you come with me, okay, go ahead." Xu Feng quickly assigned the task.
"Follow the Lord's orders."
The crowd readily agreed and then quickly dispersed.
Li Wen silently walked behind Xu Feng, his head bowed and his aura restrained.
She perfectly plays the role of a silent prisoner controlled by "secret magic".
Soon, the two groups of people dispersed into the dark and rugged mountains and ravines, like hunters blending into the shadows.
Xu Feng, along with Li Wen, chose a relatively high ridge as a temporary command post.
The view is slightly better here, and it also allows for better support.
"How are you feeling? Can you adapt to the energy environment here?" Xu Feng asked Li Wen telepathically.
"There's some pressure, and the flow of qi and blood is slightly sluggish, but it's nothing serious."
Li Wen responded, while his sharp gaze swept across the area below.
"The environment here... is perfect for hiding and ambushes. If Summit is really here, he certainly won't expose himself easily."
"Therefore, we need professional 'eyes' and 'nose'."
Xu Feng gazed into the distance.
Time passed slowly as we waited.
The silence surrounding the Valley of Burial Gods carried a heavy pressure, occasionally broken by strange, unknown hissing sounds or the occasional tumbling of rocks, adding to the eeriness.
About two hours later.
The communicators on Rika and the other three received signals almost simultaneously!
Xu Feng and Li Wen arrived quickly.
Pear Blossom bowed respectfully: "Peak Master, in the southeast direction, about eighteen miles away, near a crack in a dried-up riverbed, we discovered residual scorching blood energy that highly matches the characteristics of the Burning Heaven Qi Gong!"
After following the trail, we discovered that about three miles to the northeast, at the entrance of a cave partially obscured by vines, there was an extremely faint but very fresh residual aura of "Burning Heaven Qi Gong".
In addition, there was a bloody smell and — a chaotic, malevolent energy.
Fifty meters into the cave, the scent was deliberately masked by something, and my sense of smell and perception could no longer penetrate deeper.
Pear Blossom spoke clearly and quickly.
Almost simultaneously, the double pupils confirmed from the high-altitude view: "The vines at the cave entrance show signs of recent disturbance, and no other large life forms or obvious ambushes have been found within a three-kilometer radius."
Silvermane and Graytooth also reported nearby topographical features and several suspicious natural or artificial markers that could be used for surveillance.
"Well done!" Xu Feng's spirits lifted, and with a swift movement, he transformed into an almost invisible pale golden streak, leading everyone to the cave entrance.
Xu Feng observed carefully, nodded, and then turned to look at Li Wen: "What do you think?"
Li Wen pondered for a moment and said in pure foreign language, "The faint and fresh aura indicates that the target is likely inside and in poor condition."
The deliberately concealed underground cavity could be a hiding place or a trap.
Based on previous intelligence, Shiva is cunning and suspicious, and there is a high probability that he has set a trap.
Xu Feng nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "Yanshan, Lihua, you two guard the two ends of the canyon to prevent the target from escaping or being interfered with by the outside world."
Double pupils allow one to occupy a commanding position, monitor the overall situation, and provide remote support.
"Li Wen, you take Cangya and Yinzong and force him out."
"yes!"
The crowd responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with excitement and fighting spirit.
Especially the five newcomers, this is their first real-world experience since joining Jinpengfeng, and they are all eager to prove their worth.
Xu Feng waited at the cave entrance for only a short while.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A deafening explosion came from underground, causing the entire cave to shake violently and sending rocks raining down.
Almost the instant the passage trembled, a violent, scorching, yet eerily cold, crimson-black pillar of fire erupted from the passage like a poisonous dragon, heading straight for Xu Feng's face!
Burning Heaven Technique!
But it has mutated and become mixed with evil energy!
Xu Feng was prepared and, without dodging or avoiding, blasted the attacker back with a single punch!
boom!
The figure slammed into the mountain wall behind him and leaped away, only to be surrounded by Li Wen and the other two who rushed out of the cave right behind him!
It was Summit Johan!
At this moment, Summit stared nervously at the several alien races around him, his heart filled with shock and anger.
After the battle the day before, he sensed that he might be exposed.
But they didn't expect the other party to arrive so quickly.
Seeing Xu Feng, Li Wen, Cangya, and the others standing in the distance, a hint of despair flashed in Summit's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper madness.
He suddenly let out a beastly growl, and crimson flames spewed from every pore of his body.
Their momentum surged once more, carrying a resolute determination to perish together with their opponent!
"You want to kill me? You'll all die with me!"
Samit roared, raising his bone knife high, about to unleash some forbidden technique.
However, at this moment—
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Three sharp whooshing sounds rang out almost simultaneously!
From a tree in the distance, the double pupils unleashed three arrows, forming a triangular shape that blocked Samit's dodge space to the left, right, and above!
at the same time.
Li Wen suddenly vanished from his spot and instantly reappeared above Summit's head.
He was in mid-air, his figure like a tiger breaking free of its shackles, and a chilling longsword appeared in his hand at some unknown time!
The sword light was like a waterfall, and together with the arrow blockade from the double pupils, it went straight for the open chest exposed by Summit's mad roar!
This sword strike was perfectly timed, cunningly angled, and ruthlessly powerful, with a tragic and resolute momentum.
Summit's pupils contracted sharply.
He focused most of his attention on Xu Feng, the strongest among them.
Who would have thought such a change would happen?
The interference from another direction, coupled with this sudden and powerful sword strike, threw him into a panic!
"Pfft!"
Li Wen's longsword precisely pierced the right side of Summit's left chest, where his blood and qi were surging due to the activation of evil techniques, making his defense weakest!
The sword tip pierced through his back!
"Ugh—!"
Summit let out a piercing scream, the raging crimson flames around him suddenly stopped, and then he slammed a punch at Li Wen.
However, Li Wen moved with the agility of a dragon, dodging the punch with a quick dodge and retreating instantly.
"Awoo!"
next moment.
In the shadows, a dagger flashed across Summit's calf and disappeared in an instant.
Silvermane's figure quietly appeared among another pile of rocks and hid once more.
With his lower limbs injured, Summit immediately stumbled and was sent flying by a powerful punch from Cangya, crashing into the mountain wall once more.
Almost instantly, the four of them coordinated with the three arrows from Chongtong, directly injuring Summit.
"You're courting death! Heavenly Blood Prison!"
In his desperate situation, a hint of madness flashed in Summit's eyes.
Ignoring his injuries, he forcefully activated the secret technique, causing his blood and qi to boil to their peak in an instant.
Fine droplets of blood seeped from its skin, transforming into raging flames of blood.
A terrifying aura, violent, evil, and carrying the implication of mutual destruction, suddenly erupted and appeared before Pear Blossom, whose expression had changed drastically, before slashing down with a single blade!
This strike was incredibly fast and incredibly powerful.
Even Pear Blossom, known for her speed, didn't have time to react.
However, at that very moment...
An arrow imbued with the power of wind and thunder silently struck Samit's vital point in the back!
at the same time.
Boom! !
A golden light struck first, knocking the sword in Samit's hand off course.
"puff!"
The instant the arrow pierced his back, Silvermane didn't retreat but advanced, instantly crashing into Summit's arms, and with a slash of his blade, aimed straight for his neck.
"puff!"
Blood was drawn in an instant, and Silvermane rolled away, slipping under Summit's body without lingering in place.
As expected, Summit swung his sword the moment he landed, but failed to strike anyone.
"ah--!"
Summit let out a fierce and unwilling roar, clutching his neck as he tried to back away.
But suddenly it felt as if we had crashed into a mountain wall.
He turned around in horror and saw a tall, golden figure standing behind him: "I'll borrow your head!"
Xu Feng didn't use any weapons; he simply threw a punch.
Above the fist.
The pale golden light was restrained to the extreme, yet it seemed to contain the power of collapsing mountains, tsunamis, and the destruction of stars.
The punch landed squarely on Summit's right temple.
"Bang!"
The thud was not loud.
But Summit's head, covered in black patterns, twisted and deformed to one side like a watermelon hit by a heavy hammer!
His eyes bulged out, and blood mixed with black energy gushed from all seven orifices at the same time!
The chaotic crimson-black flames around him went out instantly, like candles being extinguished.
The madness and cunning in his eyes quickly dimmed and dissipated, leaving only boundless emptiness and astonishment.
boom!
As the body fell to the ground, Xu Feng slowly withdrew his fist, flicked away non-existent bloodstains from his wrist, and remained indifferent.
Silver Mane, Cangya, and Pear Blossom, who had just revealed herself, all stared blankly at this scene, momentarily unable to recover from their shock.
They actually hunted down a supreme war god!
Moreover, the entire process was smooth and seamless, with each step linked to the next, maximizing one's own advantages, forcing the target into a desperate situation, and then decisively eliminating them!
Is this what a battle with a team and a plan looks like?
Is this what it feels like to work for a peak master who possesses both strength and wisdom?
Beyond the awe, an indescribable excitement and reverence rose in everyone's hearts.
In particular, Li Wen's sword strike made them admire the peak master's "slave control" methods to the point of complete awe.
Even such a powerful and determined human genius can be commanded with ease at crucial moments.
How profound and unfathomable must the peak master's spiritual secret techniques be?
The first to react was Li Wen.
His face quickly regained that "numbness and awe that comes with being controlled".
He knelt on one knee before Xu Feng, his voice booming with heartfelt admiration and submission: "Peak Master is mighty! Unrivaled in your might! You annihilate powerful enemies with a flick of your finger! It is my greatest honor to follow you!"
The flattery was delivered so smoothly and naturally, as if it had been rehearsed countless times.
Xiao Feng, who had been rushing from afar, suddenly jolted awake from his shock and inwardly cursed himself for his slow reaction.
He quickly slid down and knelt before Xu Feng, clasping his hands in a fist and saying, "Brother, your divine might is unparalleled! Your strategies are flawless!"
This villain was brought to justice entirely thanks to your brilliant strategy, brother!
My younger brother's respect for his elder brother is as boundless as the flowing river.
Cangya and Lihua quickly followed suit, praising Xu Feng and looking at him with fervent admiration.
His double pupils lowered silently, and he grinned widely: "I knew it! Following the Peak Master, you'll live the high life!"
Xu Feng looked at his subordinates, who were becoming increasingly adept at flattery, and his lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
Especially when he saw Li Wen's serious flattery, he almost couldn't hold back.
He gently raised his hand, silencing the crowd's commotion.
"Alright, let's clean up the mess."
"Take carefully the head of Summit and preserve it properly; it is the proof required by the envoy."
Examine his body and the cave to see if there is anything of value.
Especially the clues about his fiery temper.
Investigate the source of that dark energy deep within this cave; proceed with caution.
"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, and they began to work with great enthusiasm.
His gaze swept over the crowd, lingering for a moment on Li Wen: "In this battle, all of you are capable."
Pear Blossom and Double Pupil's reconnaissance was fruitful, and Silver Mane and Azure Fang's interception was effective. I will reward them according to their merits when we return."
"Thank you, Peak Master!" the four said excitedly, clasping their hands in thanks.
Xiaofeng, who was standing to the side, rolled his eyes and quickly said, "Then you should rest first, and we will continue to explore the so-called spatial rift."
Xu Feng waved his hand slightly: "Go ahead, you'll be rewarded if you do well."
Having received the promise, Xiaofeng immediately led Yanshan and the old man Chixu from the Red Rabbit Clan cautiously toward the approximate location where the spatial rift might appear, as described by Li Wen.
Silvermane, Cangya, Double Pupil, and the others stayed behind to explore the cave.
Xu Feng stopped putting on airs and followed them into the cave.
The cave was filled with the stench of blood and the lingering chill of malevolent energy.
It's deeper here than I expected, winding downwards.
After walking about 100 meters, a relatively open natural cave appeared ahead.
"My lord, this is Samit's temporary hiding place."
Li Wen said in a low voice.
Xu Feng glanced at it.
Scattered on the ground were some traces of simple living and a few broken Shiva-style artifacts.
In the corner, amidst a pile of ashes, there were still unburnt fragments of leather bearing foreign writing.
Xu Feng scanned the area but didn't find anything of particular value.
Summit was clearly very cautious; important items were likely carried with him or disposed of long ago.
however.
When his mental energy carefully swept across the seemingly flat rock wall on one side of the cave, he sensed a very subtle energy fluctuation that was slightly different from the surrounding rocks.
"here."
Xu Feng walked to the rock wall and placed his palm on it. It was icy cold to the touch, but his mental energy feedback indicated that there was a hole behind it.
Cangya stepped forward, let out a low roar, his arm muscles bulged, and slammed a heavy punch into the rock wall!
"Boom!"
The rock wall immediately collapsed, revealing a dark, man-made passage leading downwards.
A richer, more mellow, aged aroma, carrying the dust of time and a faint scent of medicine, wafted towards us.
It also contained the chilling, evil energy that had been sensed earlier, but its source seemed to be even deeper.