chsdbacks Chapter 324 This child is terrifyingly powerful; he must not be allowed to live! [Bonus Chapter for
Chapter 324 This child is terrifyingly powerful; he must not be allowed to live! [Bonus Chapter for
Chapter 324 This child is terrifyingly powerful; he must not be allowed to live! [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]
The newly appointed peak master of Purgatory Peak immediately felt a pang of fear, realizing something was wrong, and quickly took a step back.
The peak master of the sixteen peaks, "Qingyun," was about to dodge when he was horrified to discover that Xu Feng's strength was so great that he struggled desperately but could not break free!
His eyes darted around, and his expression instantly changed to plead for mercy: "Peak Master, please calm down! Please calm down! We are here on orders to invite you; it is Peak Master Nulong who requests your presence for a talk!"
Seeing the other person's face instantly change to begging for mercy, Xu Feng sneered and shoved him aside: "Lead the way!"
Peak Master Qingyun quickly gave a wry smile and respectfully waved his hand, saying, "Please, go ahead."
Xu Feng immediately strode forward.
The newly appointed Purgatory Peak Master gave a slight dry laugh and followed closely behind.
He must have some ability to take over the position of peak master.
He naturally found out how the previous peak master was rendered useless.
They came here intending to use the name of Angry Dragon Peak to intimidate the other party.
Unexpectedly, this person turned out to be a tough nut to crack.
Fortunately, Qingyun changed his expression quickly, otherwise he might have been injured today.
Alright, let's stabilize the situation for now.
When they meet the Dragon King... hehe, he'll certainly have a hard time.
After leaving Golden Roc Peak with the Peak Master of Azure Cloud Peak and the newly appointed Peak Master of Purgatory Peak, Xu Feng and his two companions flew towards the core area of Little Azure Sky Mountain.
Throughout the journey, Xu Feng's mind raced with thoughts.
Jiaolin!
The holy son of the Jiaolong clan, whom he had severely injured and who had escaped using a secret technique, had also come to the Kunlun Mountain region.
He also joined Xiaoqingqiong Mountain and even became the master of "Angry Dragon Peak", which is ranked tenth.
What a small world!
but.
At this moment, he is "Kaneki".
Their appearance, aura, and fighting style are all completely different.
Jiao Lin probably wouldn't recognize him.
But this remains a huge potential threat.
At least, Jiao Lin had seen his fighting style.
Although they are of different races, certain characteristics in their martial arts concepts and fighting habits may well be noticed by the meticulous and vengeful Jiao Lin.
and.
Jiao Lin's ability to climb to the tenth peak of Xiao Qing Qiong Mountain so quickly demonstrates his strength, cunning, and potential support behind him, which should not be underestimated.
"The tenth peak... Wrathful Dragon Peak..."
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Xu Feng sneered inwardly.
To put it in our local dialect, "This child is terrifyingly dangerous; he must not be allowed to live!"
Looks like I need to find an opportunity to get rid of him.
The tenth peak, the Angry Dragon Peak.
This peak is located in the eastern part of the core area of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.
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The mountain is steep and rugged, with a deep bluish-black color and faintly visible scale-like patterns.
From a distance, it truly resembles an angry dragon raising its head to the sky.
The clouds and mist at the summit are dark purple year-round.
Lightning flashes could be faintly seen moving through it, giving it an imposing and domineering aura.
Accompanied by the Qingyun Peak Master and the newly appointed Purgatory Peak Master, Xu Feng arrived at the square in front of the Nulong Peak Master's Hall.
The square is paved with dark blue boulders.
In the center stands a towering, lifelike dragon sculpture, its claws outstretched and its form fierce.
The dragon's eyes are inlaid with crimson gemstones, exuding a subtle sense of power.
The air was thick with moisture and a faint, salty odor, typical of apex predators.
Several powerful guards, half-human and half-dragon in form, stood solemnly before the hall, their eyes coldly scrutinizing Xu Feng.
"Golden Roc Peak Master Jin Mu has come on the orders of the Flood Dragon King."
The Peak Master of Qingyun stepped forward and spoke to the head of the guards.
The head guard's gaze swept over Xu Feng with lightning speed, lingering for a moment on the dull golden feathers on his clothes. He nodded slightly: "Peak Master Jinpeng, please follow me. The Flood Dragon King is already waiting in the 'Hidden Dragon Hall'."
His tone was polite enough, but his attitude was subtly superior.
Xu Feng remained expressionless, nodded slightly, and followed the guard inside.
Qingyun and the newly appointed Purgatory Peak Master followed closely behind.
After passing through several palaces, the group arrived at the most magnificent hall.
Above the palace gate hangs the three characters "Qianlong Palace" in a flamboyant, foreign script.
The dim lighting inside the hall only amplified its profound and majestic atmosphere.
The crackling oil pan flickered with an unpredictable flame.
Thick, coiled dragon pillars support the dome, and the ground is paved with smooth, mirror-like black jade.
At the end of the main hall.
On a high bronze dragon throne, a figure leans lazily.
This person was tall and wore a dark blue robe embroidered with dragon patterns.
His face was handsome but carried a sinister air, and two small, crystal-clear dragon horns on his forehead were slightly curved.
His vertical pupils were a pale gold color, and their sharp light was captivating when they opened and closed.
It is Jiaolin!
Compared to before, his aura was more profound and restrained, with a faint dragon's might swirling around him.
His vital energy and blood were far more powerful than ever before, clearly reaching the peak of the ultimate lord.
They even touched the threshold of the Star God Realm!
Clearly, he gained considerable benefits after joining Little Green Sky Mountain.
On either side of Jiaolin sat four or five powerful alien beings.
Judging from their aura and cultivation level, they are all at the peak of the high-level lord.
The way they looked at Jiao Lin was more or less filled with respect or fear.
What a grand display!
This is intended to give themselves a warning and demonstrate their power within the Little Green Sky Mountain.
Xu Feng understood, but on the surface he still maintained the cold arrogance that "Jin Mu" should have.
He stopped about ten zhang away from the dragon throne, clasped his hands and said, "Golden Roc Peak Master, Jin Mu, greets the Flood Dragon King."
He did not use the term "subordinate" or anything more humble.
Jiao Lin slowly raised his pale golden vertical pupils, landing on Xu Feng. His gaze was like a tangible blade, scrutinizing him.
Oppression, and an undisguised sense of superiority.
"Kinki—a descendant of the Golden-Winged Clan?"
Jiao Lin spoke, his voice carrying the deep, magnetic quality unique to dragons, yet tinged with a coldness.
"I heard that you, the newly appointed peak master, dared to cripple Motuo in public in the Scripture Pavilion. You certainly have a lot of power."
"I dare not accept such praise," Xu Feng said calmly. "Someone has coveted my private property, uttered arrogant words, and took the initiative to provoke me."
"I was merely acting in self-defense, and incidentally teaching him some manners. What, is the Dragon King going to stand up for that good-for-nothing?"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze, and the expressions of the experts below changed slightly.
Unexpectedly, this newcomer is so arrogant, daring to contradict Jiao Lin to his face.
A hint of coldness flashed in Jiao Lin's eyes, but a playful smile appeared on his lips: "Stand up? A good-for-nothing who brought this upon himself is not worth my trouble."
"I'm just curious, where do you, a member of the Golden-Winged Clan whose bloodline is dwindling, get the confidence and ability to be so arrogant?"
He leaned forward slightly, and an even more powerful dragon might mixed with the terrifying aura of a Limit Lord pressed down on Xu Feng like a tidal wave!
The pressure was far stronger than that of Motuo before, and even made several experts in the hall feel their breath catch in their throats.
Xu Feng, however, seemed completely oblivious.
He straightened his back, met Jiao Lin's gaze without flinching, and said calmly, "Confidence comes from strength, and skill comes from fists."
My Golden-Winged Clan is none of the Jiao King's concern.
"If the Dragon King summoned Jinmu today merely to spout this nonsense, then Jinmu will take his leave."
After saying that, he actually made a move to leave.
"stop!"
Jiao Lin let out a cold shout, a flash of anger in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
He discovered that the pressure he released had little effect on the other party, and he couldn't help but put away some of his contempt.
This Jinmu is indeed quite skilled; no wonder he was able to easily cripple Motuo.
"I have summoned you here for a very important matter."
Jiao Lin leaned back on the dragon throne, his tone slightly softer, but still commanding.
"I heard you went to the Valley of Burial Gods a few days ago?"
Xu Feng's heart stirred slightly, and he stopped in his tracks: "Not bad, I'm ordered to hunt down a human at the limit."
"What was the result?"
"I have fulfilled my mission and have presented my head to the envoy."
"very good."
Jiao Lin tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne: "The area around Burial Valley has been quite turbulent lately."
Frequent unusual spatial fluctuations suggest that ancient relics may be about to appear, a matter that the envoys are also paying close attention to.
He stared at Xu Feng: "You are familiar with that area and you are efficient in your work. I need you to do something for me."
"What is it?" Xu Feng raised an eyebrow.
"Use all the manpower of your Golden Roc Peak to investigate the Burial God Valley area with all your might, especially all clues about the ancient ruins!"
"Whether it's the entrance, the restrictions, the features of the ruins, or the antiquities and documents that may have been unearthed—all information must be reported to me immediately!"
Jiao Lin's tone left no room for argument.
"I can provide you with some support, including necessary intelligence, manpower, and even... some ancient books and materials related to the ruins."
Xu Feng sneered inwardly.
Jiao Lin has a clever plan; he wants me to work for him and search for clues to the ruins.
He was eager to reap the benefits without lifting a finger, and even to seize the initiative and gain merit in front of the envoy.
"The Flood Dragon King Peak has many talented and extraordinary people under its command, why would it need the newly established Jinmu Peak?" Xu Feng feigned reluctance.
"Hmph, I have my own plans."
Jiao Lin was getting impatient.
"You just need to do as instructed. If you make excuses or pretend to comply but then disobey—"
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"In this Little Green Sky Mountain, it won't be easy for a newly emerging seventeenth or eighteenth peak to establish a stable foothold."
This is a blatant threat.
Xu Feng pretended to ponder for a moment before nodding "reluctantly": "Since the Flood Dragon King has spoken, Jin Mu will do his best."
However, exploring the ruins is fraught with danger. If anything is found, how should it be divided?
"Naturally, I, the king, shall be the master!"
Jiao Lin said domineeringly.
"Rest assured, if there is a great harvest, I will not mistreat those who have made contributions."
At the very least, I guarantee that Jin Pengfeng's ranking won't be too low in next month's evaluation.
The empty promises are certainly made big.
His face showed just the right amount of "weighing" and "intention".
He then clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed slightly, and spoke with even greater respect than before: "I am honored by the Flood Dragon King's high regard. Jinmu is willing to serve the Flood Dragon King."
Jinmu did have some experience in the Burial Valley area, and he also had several brothers who were skilled in reconnaissance.
"I will certainly do my utmost in gathering intelligence."
He didn't make any definitive statements, only promising to "do his best," and specifying that it meant "serving the Dragon King," not completely selling himself out.
Upon hearing this, Jiao Lin finally showed a satisfied smile.
Although the smile still carried a condescending tone: "Those who understand the times are wise, Peak Master Jinmu, you are a smart person."
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He raised his hand and tossed out a black token shaped like a dragon scale, with a ring of fine silver patterns inlaid around its edge: "This is my Wrathful Dragon Token." Holding this token allows one to mobilize some of my peripheral forces for assistance, or to infuse it with blood and qi to request my help in times of emergency.
Come here on the first and fifteenth of each month to report on progress. Any significant discoveries can be reported immediately.
Xu Feng accepted the token; it was icy to the touch and faintly contained the might of a dragon. "Thank you for your trust, King Jiao. In that case, if there's nothing else, Jin Mu will return to prepare."
"Go."
Jiao Lin waved his hand, seemingly feeling that he had the newly promoted peak master under control, and his tone returned to its lazy state.
"Remember, report any discoveries immediately. If you conceal anything... you will bear the consequences."
Xu Feng said no more, turned around and strode away from the Hidden Dragon Hall.
As he stepped out of the palace, the hint of "reluctance" on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold calm.
When Qingyun and the Lord of Purgatory Peak saw him come out, they quickly followed.
"Peak Master Jinmu, what did the Flood Dragon King say to you?" Qingyun asked tentatively.
"It's nothing. The Flood Dragon King is very interested in my Golden Roc Peak's activities in the Burial God Valley. He told me to keep an eye on things there and report back promptly."
Xu Feng said calmly, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.
Qingyun and the Lord of Purgatory Peak exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.
This means that the Flood Dragon King wants to recruit Jin Pengfeng and incorporate him into his intelligence network and sphere of influence.
It seems that although Jinmu is tough, he can only choose to submit or cooperate in the face of the Jiao King's power and the strength of the Tenth Peak.
"In that case, farewell!" Xu Feng bowed to the two men, then turned and left.
Only after leaving the area of Angry Dragon Peak did Xu Feng slowly exhale a breath of turbid air, his eyes becoming profound.
Jiaolin... I never expected to meet him here in this way.
The former defeated foe has now become a "boss" with whom one must feign compliance.
The world is indeed full of wonders.
However, this may not necessarily be a bad thing.
Jiaolin's eagerness to find clues to ancient ruins must be related to the mission of the envoy from the upper realm.
This is a perfect opportunity for me to openly and legitimately utilize Jiaolin's resources and connections.
Of course, one must be extremely careful when dealing with a tiger.
Jiao Lin is cunning, arrogant, and ambitious; he is by no means a benevolent person.
What appears to be a recruitment effort today is actually bringing Jin Pengfeng into his sphere of influence, making him a pawn in his exploration of the ruins.
Once he loses his usefulness or his core interests are threatened, he might turn on you faster than flipping through a book.
"I need to improve my strength as soon as possible," Xu Feng thought to himself, his eyes turning slightly cold.
Those Qingyun Peak Master and Lianyu Peak Master are... quite a few consumables.
If I could kill them and feed them to the divine tree within my body, I wonder how much my blood and divine fire would increase!
When Xu Feng returned to Jinpeng Peak, Xiao Feng and the others were already anxiously waiting for him.
"Brother, that Flood Dragon King..." Xiaofeng stepped forward, hesitating to speak.
"It's alright, they just need our help to gather some information in the Valley of Burial Gods."
Xu Feng gave a brief explanation, without going into detail about Jiao Lin's recruitment and threats.
"Please prepare yourselves, as we may need to frequently enter and exit the Burial Valley area in the near future."
Also, please take good care of the internal affairs of the peak, and help the newcomers familiarize themselves with the environment and form a fighting force as soon as possible.
"yes!"
Seeing that Xu Feng's expression was normal, Xiao Feng felt relieved and quickly agreed.
Xu Feng entered the quiet room and activated the restriction.
He took out the "Wrathful Dragon Token" and examined it carefully.
The token is well-made and contains special markings, suggesting it may have more than just communication functions.
He carefully enveloped himself with his mental energy, not probing deeply, lest he trigger any alarms.
He put away the Angry Dragon Token and took out the "Void Realm Token" that the Envoy of the Nether Spring had bestowed upon him.
The fourth floor of the Sutra Repository —
Perhaps there, we can find more secrets about the Golden-Winged Clan.
"Tomorrow, I'll go to the fourth floor of the Sutra Repository."
Xu Feng sat down cross-legged, calmed his mind, and began his daily cultivation.
The movement techniques of "Golden Wings Soaring Through the Sky" need to be more refined, the master level of spiritual secret arts needs to be broken through as soon as possible, and the accumulation of qi and blood cannot be relaxed.
Strength is always the foundation for standing firm in this vortex.
suddenly.
Xu Feng opened his eyes again.
"It seems we need to expedite our control over Jin Pengfeng, and—more deeply integrate Xiaofeng and the others."
A resolute glint flashed in Xu Feng's eyes.
With a breakthrough in mental techniques imminent, it's time to consider more thorough control methods.
And that black crescent-shaped tile—we must study it thoroughly as soon as possible.
Just as Xu Feng was focusing on his cultivation.
At the summit of Angry Dragon Peak, inside that deep, secluded hall.
Jiao Lin did not rest. He stood in front of the huge dragon sculpture outside the hall, his dark golden vertical pupils gleaming as if he were staring at the sculpture.
"Your Majesty, do you think this metal and wood... is reliable?" an elderly dragon-man standing to the side asked in a low voice.
"Reliable?" Jiao Lin scoffed. "There's no such thing as absolutely reliable in this world; it's all just mutual exploitation."
This Fiend is quite powerful and ruthless, making him a useful pawn.
His Golden Wing Clan had long since declined, and he was rootless and adrift in this world, which was precisely the time for him to attach himself to a powerful figure.
"I'm giving him a chance. If he's not stupid, he'll know what to do."
"But—this beast seems quite opinionated and may not be willing to be subservient to others," another old man reminded him.
"It's good to have your own opinions."
A cold glint flashed in Jiao Lin's eyes.
"What use is a useless piece of trash without ambition? I'm not afraid of him having ambition, I'm afraid of him lacking ability."
As long as he can find accurate clues to those ruins for me and get what I want—
"Heh heh, when the time comes, whether to reward or punish, to take or discard, isn't that all up to me to decide?"
He turned and looked out into the deep night, his voice lowering: "The envoy is pressing us hard; we must find the entrance to the ruins there as soon as possible—"
Kaneki, I hope you won't disappoint me. Otherwise—"
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the main hall of Jinpeng Peak.
Xu Feng had just finished a round of deduction of "Seven Tribulations of Shattered Soul" when the silver divine tree in his spiritual sea swayed and shone brightly, only a hair's breadth away from the threshold of the "Grandmaster" realm.
Just then, Xiaofeng's slightly hurried voice came from outside the quiet room: "Brother, we've made an important discovery!"
Xu Feng opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained: "Enter."
Xiaofeng pushed open the door and entered, his face showing a mixture of excitement and solemnity. Behind him followed Lihua and Chongtong, who were in charge of the reconnaissance.
"Brother, as you instructed, we have expanded the search area around the Valley of Burial Gods in the past few days, focusing on areas with abnormal energy and disordered spatial fluctuations."
Xiaofeng spoke quickly, while laying a simple hand-drawn map on the low table in front of Xu Feng.
"Just two hours ago, when Chixu was sensing the earth's veins, he detected an extremely brief but exceptionally intense spatial tremor at the edge of a perilous place called Ghost Cry Ravine, about eighty miles southwest of Burial God Valley!"
"The source of the tremor is located deep within a cave at the bottom of the ravine, hidden by a waterfall."
Its fluctuation characteristics are 70% similar to the entrance to the ruins that Li Wen described earlier!
Moreover, according to Akashi's judgment, the spatial barrier there seems to be weakening periodically.
It is very likely that a relatively weak point will be reached in the next few days!
Xiaofeng lowered his voice: "We found this near the valley entrance."
He took out a palm-sized bronze fragment with intricate star patterns etched on it, which bore a striking resemblance to the patterns on the black crescent-shaped tile in Xu Feng's hand.
Xu Feng took the fragment and examined it carefully; it was indeed as Xiao Feng had said.
This is the same pattern.
Xu Feng's gaze sharpened, and he pointed to the red dot marked on the map: "Ghost Cry Ravine—tell me in detail about the situation there, and the results of your investigation."
Pear Blossom stepped forward and added, "Peak Master, the Ghost Cry Ravine is a treacherous place, shrouded in poisonous miasma all year round."
The ravine is home to a large number of shady and venomous insects, snakes, and pythons, including some lord-level creatures.
What's more troublesome is that the poisonous miasma there seems to have a strong interfering and corrosive effect on mental perception.
Neither my subordinates nor the double-pupiled ones could penetrate deep enough to reach the bottom of the ravine.
Chongtong also said in a deep voice: "My subordinate observed from high altitude and found traces of more than one group of people on the outskirts of the valley."
Some of the signs are very recent—I'm afraid we're not the only ones eyeing that area.
Xu Feng's eyes flickered slightly.
The periodically weakening spatial barrier—this is indeed a sign that the ancient ruins may be about to be opened.
It's no surprise that so many people are eyeing it.
"well done."
Xu Feng nodded.
"Pass the word down, everyone get ready. We'll set off for Ghost Cry Gorge first thing tomorrow morning."
"Yes!" Xiaofeng and the other two perked up, accepted the order, and prepared to leave.
"Wait," Xu Feng called out to them, "This trip may not be smooth; we might run into acquaintances from other peaks."
"Give the order: everyone must be alert. No one is to act without my command, and absolutely no one is to clash with anyone from other peaks."
"clear!"
After the three left, Xu Feng pondered for a moment and then summoned Li Wen from the forbidden room in the back mountain.
"Peak Master."
Li Wen bowed respectfully.
There are some things I need to let you know in advance.
Xu Feng briefly explained the situation at Ghost Cry Gorge.
At the same time, he transmitted his thoughts telepathically: "The outcome of this journey is uncertain. We may encounter people from Jiaolin or other forces that covet the ruins. I need your cooperation."
Li Wen had basically recovered in the past few days, and his strength had even improved. Therefore, he smiled and said, "Please give your orders, Peak Master."
I will secretly contact Night Owl of the Shadow Blade team later.
Xu Feng transmitted his voice with sharp eyes.
"After we arrive at Ghost Cry Gorge, I hope the Great Xia forces will find an opportunity to attack us."
Li Wen's pupils contracted slightly, and he instantly understood Xu Feng's intention.
Using someone else to do the dirty work?
How to eliminate Jiaolin's spies and informants?
Xu Feng said coldly, "On this expedition, we are very likely to encounter human forces. If we do, you don't need to take action. I won't make things difficult for you."
At the same time, he also sent a telepathic message to Li Wendao: "With this investigation, the Tenth Peak will definitely be alerted and forcibly follow to monitor us."
We'll join forces with the experts from the Great Xia to take him down.
But there are many people around me, and I need your help to divert their attention.
Moreover, this matter needs to be done cleanly and efficiently.
It looked as if our group had been ambushed by an elite human squad on the way, fought a fierce battle but were no match for them, and had to break through at the cost of their lives.
Unfortunately, the Qingyun Peak Master was "focused on and targeted for elimination by the enemy."
"I understand," Li Wen narrowed his eyes and nodded solemnly, "Please rest assured, Peak Master."
Xu Feng nodded in satisfaction, then turned around and said, "Alright, we'll set off tomorrow morning. You should get some rest."
The next day.
Early in the morning.
Jin Pengfeng and his group have assembled.
Xu Feng rode on the shrunken Ah She, with Xiao Bai perched on his shoulder.
Xiaofeng, Lihua, Chongtong, Yinzong, Cangya, Yanshan, and Chixu followed closely behind, while Li Wen was responsible for "bringing up the rear".
Just as the group was about to set off, a whooshing sound came from outside the peak.
Three figures rushed over, the leader being the Qingyun Peak Master with a small, jade-like horn on his forehead and a delicate, feminine face.
Behind him were two imposing and clearly elite attendants.
"Peak Master Jinmu, where are we headed?"
The Qingyun Peak Master, with a fake smile on his face, blocked the way in front of the group.
"With such a large mobilization, could it be that some major discovery has been made?"
The Dragon King has decreed that all matters concerning the ruins of the Burial Valley must be promptly communicated.
Could it be that Peak Master Kaneki is planning to act alone?
Xu Feng sneered inwardly, but on his face he showed just the right amount of "displeasure": "It's just a routine patrol to verify some clues."
"What, does Peak Master Qingyun not trust me and want to supervise personally?"
"Ah, Peak Master Jinmu, you flatter me," Peak Master Qingyun waved his hand and laughed. "The Flood Dragon King is also concerned about this matter, after all, the matter of the ruins is of great importance."
As it happens, I have nothing urgent to attend to today, so I will travel with Peak Master Jinmu.
Firstly, it would provide mutual support; secondly—if I truly gain anything, I can report to the Flood Dragon King immediately and request credit for Peak Master Jinmu!
Xiaofeng and the others looked rather grim upon hearing this.
But since Xu Feng didn't say anything, they could only endure it.
Xu Feng remained silent for a moment, then sighed as if in despair: "Since Peak Master Qingyun insists, then please do so."
However, the journey to Ghost Cry Ravine is fraught with unknown dangers, so Peak Master Qingyun must stay close.
"Ghost Cry Ravine?" A glint flashed in the eyes of the Azure Cloud Peak Master, his smile widening. "No problem, no problem. I'm quite familiar with this Kunlun Mountain region. Please!"
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward with the addition of three uninvited guests to the group.
Xu Feng said no more.
With a wave of his hand, the group leaped onto the backs of three giant eagles and flew towards the Ghost Crying Ravine in the southwest direction of Burial God Valley.
Qingyun was accompanied by two trusted followers, both of whom were of bird race origin. Their auras were around that of high-level lords, and their eyes were alert, clearly indicating that they were also skilled fighters.
Along the way, Qingyun chatted casually with Xu Feng, but in reality, he kept probing to find out the specific goals of the trip and the existing clues.
Xu Feng feigned compliance, mixing truth with falsehood.
They only said that new traces of the ruins had been discovered, but glossed over the specific location and features.
Qingyun wasn't in a hurry, adopting an attitude of "I'm going to follow you anyway, you have to take me with you eventually".
After flying for about two hours, the group arrived at the outskirts of the Valley of Burial Gods.
The terrain ahead became increasingly treacherous.
The area was filled with jagged rocks and poisonous miasma, which greatly affected visibility and perception.
"Peak Master of Qingyun, the general area of the target is ahead, but we still need to search carefully for the specific entrance."
Xu Feng stopped and pointed to a rugged mountain area shrouded in gray mist below.
"The environment here is complex, so it's more efficient for us to search separately."
"How about this: you and I will each lead our men and scout the left and right flanks, then meet here in an hour. What do you say?"
He looked at Qingyun and added, "This place is dangerous. Staying in one place would be inconvenient. Splitting up will also prevent us from being ambushed and wiped out."
Qingyun narrowed his eyes, surveying the terrain below, then glanced at Li Wen and the others beside Xu Feng, pondering in his heart.
Splitting up is indeed more reasonable and will allow us to find clues more quickly.
But he didn't believe what Kaneki said.
No matter what, he had to stick close to Kaneki!
"This Valley of Burial Gods is indeed not peaceful. How about we join forces and go there directly to avoid any unforeseen complications?"
Even if it takes a little time, it's safe!
Qingyun rolled his eyes and said.
Xu Feng sneered inwardly; this guy had indeed fallen for the trap.
He hesitated, "What Peak Master Qingyun said is quite right, but this would greatly reduce our efficiency..."
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"It's alright, safety comes first." The Qingyun Peak Master became more and more certain of his speculation.
Kaneki must have made a new discovery that he's keeping from me!
Xu Feng had no choice but to say helplessly, "In that case, let's go together. The valley that Xiao Feng discovered is not far ahead."
However, the area is shrouded in poisonous miasma and teems with venomous insects and ferocious beasts, so it will take some time to get in.
Here's what we'll do: Li Wen, Chong Tong, Xiao Feng, and Yin Zong, the four of you will take one of Qing Yun's men and go to the west to investigate.
Meanwhile, Brother Qingyun and I led the rest of the men to explore the north side.
This way, we can be more efficient, and it will also reassure Brother Qingyun that we won't deceive him. What do you think?
He pointed to the approximate location that Xiaofeng had described earlier.
Qingyun's spirits lifted: "Brother Jin, you jest. I trust you. Then lead the way!"
"Alright! Then spread out and search!"
Immediately, Xu Feng turned around and sped off in the predetermined direction.
The Qingyun Peak Master ordered one of his subordinates to leave with Li Wen and the others, while he followed closely behind Xu Feng.
About twenty minutes after the group ventured deep into the poisonous miasma...
The poisonous fog ahead suddenly cleared, revealing a rugged mountain range shrouded in a faint, multicolored mist.
The terrain here is even more complex, and there is an indescribable tranquility all around.
It is here.
Xu Feng suddenly stopped, frowned, and looked towards a cluster of strangely shaped rocks on his left. He whispered, "Watch out! There's an ambush!"
Before the words had even finished—
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Three dazzling and sharp sword lights, imbued with immense blood energy and killing intent, shot out from the strange rock forest on the left without warning, like shooting stars from outer space!
Head straight for Qingyun at the very front of the team!
Before the sword light even arrived, the chilling killing intent and the powerful aura belonging to the ultimate war god of the human race had already swept over!
"Humans?!"
"Brother Qingyun, be careful!!"
Xu Feng ripped it away, but was blasted away by a sword light and crashed into a cloud of mist.
At the same time, three figures shot into the sky from the strange rock forest!
The leader was tall and had a resolute face. He held a broadsword and his aura was as fierce as a raging storm.
It was Yue Qing, the ultimate human warrior known as "Mountain-Splitting Sword," whom Xu Feng contacted through the Shadow Blade Squad. Yue Qing was active in the Kunlun Mountains year-round and had a deep-seated hatred for other races!
Beside him were two people, one of whom was thin and wielded two daggers. His aura was elusive and ghostly. It was Blue Eagle who had rushed over from Base Nine!
The other person, holding a long spear, was a burly man, none other than the white-haired ultimate war god, Dongfang Zhan!
"ah!!"
Upon hearing Xu Feng's scream, Cangya was horrified and roared, "Peak Master!!!"
Qingyun, who had been pulled away by Xu Feng and dodged the sword light, suddenly changed his expression and shouted sharply.
The azure wings on his back suddenly unfurled, whipping up a whirlwind, while his palms struck out two azure whirlwinds to meet the sword light!
His attendant reacted swiftly, striking simultaneously. Amidst the cries of birds, feathered blades rained down, blocking the sword light.
Meanwhile, Cangya, Lihua, and Chixu's expressions changed drastically as they rushed off in the direction Xu Feng had flown out.
"This person is ranked higher, you kill him! I'll go kill that good-for-nothing!"
boom!
One of the three assassins roared and immediately shot out.
They also rushed straight after Xu Feng, disappearing into the fog.