Chapter 43: The Most Deadly Enemies Are Those in the Dark
Translator: Krukist
To kill and plunder treasures – this was the norm in the cruel cultivation world!
"It depends on the situation!" Senior Brother Feng murmured, his eyes narrowed as he gazed at the man and beast about to collide.
Although his cultivation had also reached the Early Stage of Sovereign Realm, and he was considered a top prodigy within his sect, after witnessing Mu Yunfei's combat power, even the usually arrogant Senior Brother Feng became extremely serious! He asked himself, if he were to face that peak Sovereign Realm Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape, he would only have the option to run. Yet, Mu Yunfei could contend with it at the Sovereign Realm Mid Stage. Such combat power was definitely top-tier among the younger generation of the Radiant Sun Empire.
This also showed just how terrifying the opportunity Mu Yunfei had obtained was. Naturally, Senior Brother Feng was also extremely tempted by Mu Yunfei's fortune. Even if the sharp-faced disciple hadn't suggested it, he would have intended to kill and seize the treasure! But the prerequisite for him to resort to such measures was that Mu Yunfei must be heavily injured in the clash with the Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape. Otherwise, he would definitely turn around and leave. Treasures were certainly tempting, but one had to be alive to claim them!
Hearing Senior Brother Feng's words, the sharp-faced disciple and the others nodded. If Senior Brother Feng wasn't here, even if Mu Yunfei was heavily injured, they would never dare to entertain such thoughts. However, neither Senior Brother Feng nor these disciples knew that their discussion had already reached Wang Feng's ears.
At this moment, Wang Feng, hundreds of meters away, narrowed his eyes, a hint of coldness appearing on his face. They dared to covet his Divine Immortal Sect's disciple? If not for wanting to give this kid, Mu Yunfei, a good lesson, Wang Feng would have directly attacked and killed these people!
"Rumble!"
At the same time, the anticipated collision between man and beast occurred. The deafening explosion resounded throughout heaven and earth, and violent power fluctuations swept out in all directions. The entire ground was directly lifted up by a thick layer, and all the black trees were directly reduced to sawdust, scattering across the sky!
The terrifying power made Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin tremble, instinctively hiding behind Wang Feng as if only then could they feel truly safe. The visible power fluctuations that swept over made their hearts race. However, when this power swept in front of Wang Feng and the others, it was blocked by a mysterious force. This force diverted the power, allowing it to continue spreading in all directions while bypassing Wang Feng and his group.
This made Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin quietly breathe a sigh of relief. They knew that Wang Feng had intervened. Relaxing, Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin also turned their gaze to the battlefield shrouded in wood chips, a trace of worry in their beautiful eyes! Even the shockwaves were so terrifying. They could hardly imagine what kind of pressure Mu Yunfei, who faced the brunt of the force, was enduring.
Not only were Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin staring intently at the center of the battlefield, but Senior Brother Feng and his group, hundreds of meters away, were also focused. Mu Yunfei's condition would determine whether they could seize the heaven-defying opportunity from him!
"This kid, though lacking in experience, his combat power is indeed quite good. Worthy of being a disciple of my Divine Immortal Sect!" Wang Feng murmured, a smile appearing on his face as he narrowed his eyes. With his cultivation, he could naturally see through the layers of obstruction and observe Mu Yunfei's situation.
As Wang Feng's voice fell, the wood chips that filled the sky slowly settled, revealing the scene of the battlefield. When Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin clearly saw the situation, a look of delight immediately appeared on their delicate faces.
Mu Yunfei, though his robes were tattered and he was drenched in blood, looking like a bloodied figure, his sword was thrust straight into the Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape's heart. At this moment, the Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape's massive body was kneeling, collapsed before Mu Yunfei. Its two huge arms hung down powerlessly, its eyes were dim and lifeless, and it had already ceased breathing.
Even kneeling on the ground, the Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape's body was still incredibly large to Mu Yunfei. Mu Yunfei looked like an ant standing in front of a behemoth. Yet, his entire image, in the eyes of Li Tianxin and Ling Feiwu, was extremely heroic! Killing a peak Sovereign Realm demonic beast with Sovereign Realm Mid Stage cultivation! Such formidable combat power, among all the prodigies in the Radiant Sun Empire, at least those they knew, was absolutely unique!
"This child is not bad. Though lacking experience, his combat power is still acceptable. Your joining the Divine Immortal Sect, Xin'er, is indeed a wise choice!" As Li Tianxin was thrilled by Mu Yunfei's combat power, a slightly approving gentle voice echoed in her mind.
"Master, Senior Brother Mu's combat power is already top-tier in the entire Radiant Sun Empire. And you say it's just 'acceptable'?" Hearing the gentle voice in her mind, Li Tianxin trembled, feeling indignant. In Li Tianxin's view, Mu Yunfei's combat power was simply terrifying. If the many major sects of the Radiant Sun Empire knew about it, they would probably try to snatch Mu Yunfei, and even the Empire itself would intervene. No force could resist such a powerful and heaven-defying genius!
"Xin'er, don't limit your vision to just the Three Great Empires. There are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens. This child may be considered a top prodigy within the Three Great Empires, but in the wider world, his combat power is just so-so!" Sensing Li Tianxin's indignation, the remnant soul in her body said again with deeper meaning.
"That's outside. Anyway, within the Three Great Empires, Senior Brother Mu is the strongest!" Hearing the voice in her mind again, Li Tianxin pouted, speaking proudly.
"Yes, yes, Xin'er is right!" the remnant soul said helplessly, but her tone carried a hint of relief. It was the first time since her awakening that she saw Li Tianxin display such a demeanor. It seemed that the Divine Immortal Sect had really made Xin'er relax a lot.
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"Cough cough!"
While Li Tianxin was conversing with the remnant soul in her body, Mu Yunfei coughed lightly, spitting out blood, his face pale. Leaning on his sword, he staggered to his feet. Although he had successfully killed the Cloud-Piercing Demonic Ape, he had also suffered heavy injuries. At this moment, he was even weaker than an ordinary Entering Sovereign Realm expert.
"Junior Brother!" Seeing Mu Yunfei's miserable state, Ling Feiwu hurriedly trotted over, helping Mu Yunfei walk back to the group.
"Sect Master, disciple has not failed his mission!" Supported by Ling Feiwu, Mu Yunfei, enduring the pain in his body, smiled and said to Wang Feng.
"Sect Master, Junior Brother Mu is already very strong! Quickly heal him!" Ling Feiwu pleaded with Wang Feng coquettishly. In Ling Feiwu's opinion, Mu Yunfei's performance had been quite outstanding.
"Senior Brother Mu, this is a Jade Nectar Revitalizing Pill, an Eighth-Rank Master-level healing pill, which can help you recover somewhat!" Li Tianxin, standing aside, also waved her jade hand, taking out a jade bottle and handing it to Mu Yunfei, speaking softly.
The concern from Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin warmed Mu Yunfei's heart. Li Tianxin had only just joined the Divine Immortal Sect, yet she could take out an Eighth-Rank Master-level healing pill for him. In this cruel cultivation world, such a situation was extremely rare.
However, although Mu Yunfei was very grateful for the concern from Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin, he did not move to take the pill, but instead looked intently at Wang Feng. Compared to the care of Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin, he yearned even more for Wang Feng's approval.
"Your crisis is not over yet. This is your own trial. This Sect Master hopes you can face it yourself! Sometimes, don't just look at the enemies in front of you. Enemies in the dark are the truly fatal ones!" Wang Feng looked deeply at Mu Yunfei and said in a deep voice.
His words changed Mu Yunfei's expression, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. How could he not understand Wang Feng's meaning? Ling Feiwu and Li Tianxin also changed countenance, their beautiful eyes filled with baleful intent as they constantly scanned their surroundings. Li Hei's eyes narrowed directly, and he exuded an inexplicable aura.
"Disciple was negligent. Disciple respectfully obeys Sect Master's admonition!" Mu Yunfei bowed slightly to Wang Feng and said in a low voice.
"Clap! Clap!"
Just as Mu Yunfei's voice fell, a sound of applause rang out, accompanied by footsteps and a playful voice.
"Unexpectedly, we would encounter experts of your caliber. Feng Mo is truly fortunate! I just wonder how much strength you can still exert at this moment?" Following this playful voice, Senior Brother Feng and the others, who were originally hundreds of meters away, had already appeared before Wang Feng and his group. Senior Brother Feng, or Feng Mo, laughed playfully, a fiery glint in his eyes.
In Mu Yunfei's current state, he definitely could not withstand him at his peak. He could not only obtain Mu Yunfei's heaven-defying opportunity, but also kill a prodigy far surpassing him, which filled Feng Mo's heart with joy.
"Feng Mo, it's actually you!" When Li Tianxin heard Feng Mo's words, her pretty face turned cold, and she shouted.
"Oh, I didn't expect to see Fairy Li Tianxin of the Heaven Heart Sect here as well. What's wrong? Is this person your friend?" Hearing Li Tianxin's shout, Feng Mo raised an eyebrow, looking in the direction of her voice. When he clearly saw it was Li Tianxin, he immediately relaxed somewhat, and said playfully.
Although Li Tianxin was also at the Sovereign Realm Early Stage, she had never had any notable battle records. Her fame throughout the Radiant Sun Empire was entirely due to her beauty, causing Feng Mo to not be very wary of Li Tianxin.
Of course, the main reason was that Li Hei and Ling Feiwu's cultivations were concealed by Wang Feng, causing Feng Mo not to know that there was another Sovereign Realm expert present, and a terrifyingly powerful one at that.
"Feng Mo, as a top prodigy of the Radiant Sun Empire's great sect, the Azure Sea Sect, are you not ashamed to take advantage of someone's precarious situation? I advise you not to disgrace your Azure Sea Sect!" Hearing Feng Mo's playful words, Li Tianxin's pretty face turned angry, and killing intent permeated her delicate body as she said sternly.
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