https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-278-The-True-Yang-Qilin-Spirit-Root/12554447/
Chapter 277: Qingfeng Zhenren
Chapter 277: Qingfeng Zhenren
Under everyone's gaze, Shen Yi seemed to ignore Yu Yuehu's reminder and strode into the teleportation array without hesitation.
Seeing this, the few Hybrid Element Sect Masters hesitated slightly before quickly following suit.
The earlier display of the youth in the ink-colored robe effortlessly battling three Upper Realm Demon Kings was still vivid in their minds.
Aside from his formidable strength, his background was surely extraordinary as well.
There was no need to fear the Abyssal Luminescence Cave.
With Zhang Chenlin's arrogant temperament, he would undoubtedly want to challenge this senior.
With a senior leading the way, even if they joined forces, the Abyssal Luminescence Cave wouldn't dare to offend them all.
One by one, the figures disappeared into the array, and the light dimmed further.
All the Hybrid Element Sect Masters summoned their Dao infants and prepared for battle.
But the next moment, a large group of people appeared before their eyes.
Several dozen people from the Eight Directions Culinary House had gathered outside the cave mansion, led by Mei Girl. In front of her stood a stout elderly man with a thick neck, clad in a greasy robe, and his calloused hands held a smoking pipe.
Seeing this, Yu Yuehu subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
With the Eight Directions Culinary House intervening, they probably intended to mediate the situation with the Abyssal Luminescence Cave.
But why were they getting involved in someone else's affairs? As Yu Yuehu wondered, he soon spotted Zhang Chenlin among the group, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
The reason he hadn't noticed him at first glance was due to the haughty disciple of the Abyssal Luminescence Cave bowing respectfully, resembling a servant beside a wealthy family.
His change from arrogant to obsequious was comical.
Beside Zhang Chenlin stood a youthful boy with a delicate complexion. He wore his hair in a bun and was dressed in a simple long robe with cloth shoes on his feet.
His lips were red, his teeth white, and his face slightly round.
Upon seeing this person, even the few Hybrid Element Sect Masters who had just emerged from the array quickly sheathed their weapons and bowed together, saying, "We pay our respects to Qingfeng Zhenren."
Yu Yuehu, unable to bow due to carrying his brother, lowered his head instead.
No wonder the Eight Directions Culinary House had come out.
It turned out that a Zhenren from Wutong Mountain had arrived.
Although Qingfeng Zhenren was the youngest among the twelve disciples of Wutong Mountain, his strength was comparable to at least the top twenty Demon Emperors of the Thousand Demon Caverns.
He was undoubtedly a major figure!
"You're welcome," Qingfeng Zhenren nodded slightly, then scanned the crowd, "Were you inside when you encountered the demons?"
"I've been standing guard here..." Zhang Chenlin raised his head to explain, but the boy merely glanced at him, causing him to shut his mouth immediately.
"Reporting to Qingfeng Zhenren, we did!"
Before anyone else could speak, Yu Yuehu forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and maintained a calm demeanor.
"From the Thousand Demon Caverns?" The boy raised an eyebrow.
The few Hybrid Element Sect Masters replied, "Yes, there was the Golden Blade Demon King, the Black Wind Demon King, and..."
"You're spouting nonsense!" Zhang Chenlin gritted his teeth in anger and turned, his face contorting, "How could I not see any demons? Moreover, my Master is still inside! With your abilities, if you really encountered those Demon Kings, how could you have escaped alive?"
Hearing this, the Hybrid Element Sect Masters' faces turned slightly cold.
However, they unanimously ignored the matter of Zheng Zisheng, "It's true that we couldn't defeat the Demon Kings, but a senior came to our aid, so you don't need to worry about that."
They shifted the blame for their actions against Zheng Zisheng onto the demons.
Qingfeng Zhenren watched as the teleportation array disappeared at a visible rate, but still, no one else stepped out.
Then, he turned to look at the youth in the ink-colored robe once more.
From their positions, it was clear who the senior they were referring to was.
Zhang Chenlin instinctively wanted to retort, but then his body trembled, and he slapped himself, explaining, "Zhenren, please calm your anger. I'm just too worried about Shishu."
"It doesn't matter. I arrived too late," the youth replied, withdrawing his hand and shaking his head. He then turned and began walking towards the Eight Directions Culinary House.
This simple action surprised everyone present.
What he meant was... Could it be that the Thousand Demon Caverns had ambushed and succeeded in killing Zhang Zhenren from the Abyssal Luminescence Cave within his own cave mansion?!
Of course, Ah Qing and Chen Zhong knew that the situation was not as everyone imagined.
But at this moment, they were feigning ignorance.
Just the fact that they stood by and watched Zhang Mingyang fall was enough for the Abyssal Luminescence Cave to take their lives, not to mention the existing conflicts between the Xu family, the Great Qian Empire, and the Abyssal Luminescence Cave.
"Qingfeng Zhenren!"
Zhang Chenlin suddenly called out to him, "May I ask who it was that did this?"
The youth stopped in his tracks and pondered for a moment before answering uncertainly, "The White Feather Demon Emperor?"
"But why... "
Zhang Chenlin's figure swayed, as if he could barely stand.
Even for the Abyssal Luminescence Cave, the loss of a Nascent Soul cultivator was difficult to accept.
"Uh."
The youth turned back, his eyes betraying his embarrassment, "I'm not really sure."
As soon as he said this, Mei Girl and the old man averted their gazes.
Why?
Because the ingredients that Nie Qingfeng had brought were from the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor of the 19th Cave of the Thousand Demon Caverns.
This was surely a calamity that would cause all factions to shut their doors in fear.
They could almost imagine how many lives it would take to appease the furious Thousand Demon Caverns.
Everything else was fine, but the Eight Directions Culinary House, the Great Qian Empire, and the Abyssal Luminescence Cave would definitely not be able to escape blame—the former for being the cooks and the latter for being allies.
There were only twelve disciples of Wutong Mountain, and each one was stronger than the last.
Nie Qingfeng naturally did not fear any retaliation. With his personality, even if the Eight Directions Culinary House or their allied forces encountered any problems, he would simply take revenge later.
Fortunately, Qingfeng Zhenren still had a bit of mercy in him, helping his senior brother deal with the aftermath.
Thinking of this, Mei Xiyao quietly glanced at the crowd.
Many had entered the cave, but less than half had emerged, and even the Hybrid Element Sect Masters had suffered heavy casualties.
She had noticed the youth in the ink-colored robe standing at the front of the crowd earlier.
No wonder he had left with such confidence.
He was indeed a powerful expert with substantial backing.
"If you don't mind, please join us at the Eight Directions Culinary House for a short rest. We have already prepared a delicious meal for you."
With Mei Girl's crisp and pleasant voice, everyone present heaved a sigh of relief.
At least in front of Qingfeng Zhenren, Zhang Chenlin probably wouldn't dare to bring up the matter of searching them again. Looking at his pale face, they felt a sense of relief.
Serves him right!
"..."
Shen Yi quietly listened to the exchange and was satisfied with the outcome.
It wasn't that he thought the Extreme Realm Hybrid Element Sect Master from the Abyssal Luminescence Cave was a difficult opponent. With the Nine Demons Transformation Magic further enhanced, as long as he didn't encounter any incomprehensible heretical techniques, he was confident in his abilities.
In the Hybrid Element Realm, he should be considered a top-tier existence.
However, there was still a distinction between being inside and outside the cave mansion.
Outside, there were more eyes and ears, and everyone had their own thoughts and agendas.
It was best not to waste the precious incense aspiration power on unnecessary grudges. Compared to demons, the return on investment for killing cultivators was just too low.
Moreover, considering the foundations of the Abyssal Luminescence Cave, if they truly targeted him with all their might, that would be a real big problem.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
