The night scene was enchanting, with clusters of stars shining brilliantly. A gentle breeze blew along the seaside.
Two figures appeared on the beach, standing dozens of metres apart.
“You are here for the mission too?” The speaker was a middle-aged man, none other than the man wearing the black tiger mask whom they had encountered at the branch of the Ancient Warriors Association.
“Indeed, this old man has also accepted the mission.” Opposite the middle-aged man stood an elder, about sixty years old. Hearing the words, he could not help but nod.
“You old fellow, are you not afraid of dying? The employer requires ancient warriors at the ninth level of the Postnatal Realm. It is clear that he has encountered serious trouble. At your age, instead of enjoying a peaceful retirement at home, you come out to take missions.” The middle-aged man sneered.
“What has that got to do with you? Could it be that you fear I will snatch the mission from you? This time, the employer is recruiting three people.” The elder’s gaze darkened.
“Three people? I think that is unnecessary, because I alone am sufficient.” The middle-aged man said.
“You alone?” The elder smiled disdainfully and said, “The employer is offering nine hundred points to recruit three ancient warriors at the ninth level of the Postnatal Realm. Are you perhaps coveting those nine hundred points and planning to steal the employer’s VIP card?”
Among ancient warriors, those who became greedy at the sight of wealth were all too common. Murder and arson led to golden belts. For ancient warriors, cultivation resources were the most important thing. Otherwise, groups like the Black Wind Bandits would not exist.
“So what if I am?” A cold glint flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes. He thought of the wealthy young man he had met that day at the Ancient Warriors Association, who had exchanged five thousand points with a single sentence. In all his years of completing missions for the association, he had never accumulated that many points.
“Heh heh.” The elder chuckled, a gleam appearing in his eyes.
“Old fellow, you had better not interfere in a moment. Otherwise, I will kill you first.” The middle-aged man said coldly.
Although both were at the ninth level of the Postnatal Realm, there were differences in strength within that level. He sensed that this elder was at most at the early stage of the ninth level, someone he could easily handle.
“Heh heh. Since the employer dares to recruit three ancient warriors at the ninth level, do you think he would fear your greed? Perhaps you will die without even knowing how.” The elder shook his head. He felt that ancient warriors these days were becoming more and more arrogant.
The middle-aged man’s gaze flickered, and he sneered. He had confidence in his own skills. As long as it was not an expert of the Innate Realm, he could kill anyone he encountered. If there was an Innate Realm expert, he believed he could escape with his abilities.
Wealth and honour are sought amidst danger. For those nine hundred points, he felt it was worth the risk.
Whoosh, whoosh…
At that moment, three figures rapidly approached from nearby. The middle-aged man looked at the incoming figures, a cold smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
Of these three, two were at the seventh level of the Postnatal Realm, while the other, judging by his aura, was only at the fourth level. Moreover, he appeared to be just over twenty years old. Even if his fourth-level aura was not his true strength, it could not be much higher.
“You two are here for the mission?” The newcomers were none other than Li Feng and the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. Facing two ancient warriors at the ninth level of the Postnatal Realm, Li Feng did not dare to be careless. If a fight broke out, he alone could not cope, but with the Blood Kill Twin Eagles present, even two peak ninth-level warriors could be easily slain.
“You are the employer? You posted the mission at the Ancient Warriors Association?” The middle-aged man looked at Li Feng, feeling somehow that his aura was familiar.
“Indeed, I posted it. State your names.” Li Feng nodded.
“No need. I only want to know if your Ancient Warriors Association VIP card is on you.” The middle-aged man said coldly.
“What if it is? What if it is not? Is that something you should be asking?” Li Feng’s gaze turned cold. From the man’s words, it was clear he intended to kill and rob.
“To me, it does not matter whether the VIP card is on you or not. What matters is that in a moment, you will certainly tell me.” The middle-aged man sneered. Two at the seventh level and one at the fourth level, he could eliminate them with one hand.
Li Feng gave a cold smile. He was not afraid of the man making a move, only that he would not. If the man attacked, he could rightfully use his Divine Control Technique to subdue him. If not, he would be in a dilemma about whether to use it.
His gaze fell on the nearby elder. “And you? Do you harbour the same intention?”
“Young master, this has nothing to do with me.” The elder quickly shook his head. He was not afraid of Li Feng, but he had principles and would not kill for greed.
“I hope it is as you say.” Li Feng smiled ambiguously, then gave the Blood Kill Twin Eagles a signal.
The Blood Kill Twin Eagles flashed forward and positioned themselves near the elder, watching him closely. Any suspicious move, and they would strike.
The elder was stunned. He glanced at Li Feng, a trace of puzzlement in his eyes. Li Feng could not possibly be unaware that he and the middle-aged man were both at the ninth level, and the man clearly intended to attack. Why did Li Feng not flee now, instead ordering two seventh-level warriors to watch him? Did he plan to deal with the middle-aged man?
At this thought, the elder shook his head. Li Feng was only at the fourth level of the Postnatal Realm. How could he possibly be a match for the middle-aged man? Unless he was an idiot, he could not lack even that basic common sense.
“Boy, call out the expert behind you.” Seeing Li Feng’s actions, a sharp glint flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes.
“To deal with you, I am enough.” Li Feng sneered, looking at the man. “But I hope you do not regret it. If you covet wealth, you must pay the price.”
“You? Ha ha. Since you seek death, I shall grant it.” The middle-aged man was momentarily stunned, then burst into loud laughter, infinite killing intent flashing in his eyes.
“I seek death? No, the one seeking death is you, not me.” Li Feng sneered. His hand brushed his waist, and a broadsword appeared in his grasp.
“A fourth-level Postnatal Realm cultivator thinks he can fight me? Truly like a frog at the bottom of a well, arrogantly self-important.” The middle-aged man sneered. “Do you believe I could crush you with a single finger?”
“Fourth level of the Postnatal Realm? Who said I am at the fourth level?” As the words fell, Li Feng’s aura surged upward.
Fifth level of the Postnatal Realm!
Sixth level!
Eighth level!
It only stopped at the ninth level.
“What?” The middle-aged man’s expression changed drastically. He had never imagined that Li Feng actually possessed ninth-level strength. Could he have a treasure that concealed his true power?
Yet even if he had hidden his strength, how could someone so young possess ninth-level power?
Not only the middle-aged man, but the elder’s eyes also revealed a trace of surprise. Clearly, he too had not expected Li Feng to have ninth-level strength. Given his age, reaching the ninth level was impossible.
“Hmph. Ninth level of the Postnatal Realm, so what? Killing you would be effortless.” The middle-aged man snorted coldly. A longsword appeared in his hand. Had he known earlier that Li Feng had reached the ninth level at such a young age, he would not have acted out of greed. But now, regret came too late.
Still, the middle-aged man was not overly concerned. Ninth level, so what? He had killed ninth-level warriors before. For Li Feng to reach this level so young, he had probably relied on medicinal pills. Defeating him would be easy.
Moreover, the thought struck him that if Li Feng’s strength came from pills, then he must be extremely wealthy. He could obtain far more than nine hundred points from him. At this, the man’s gaze grew feverish.
“Is that so?” Li Feng sneered. His aura continued to rise until it reached the peak of the ninth level.
“You are at the peak of the ninth level, and so am I. This young master wants to see who defeats whom today.” Li Feng stared coldly at the middle-aged man.
“Your strength has indeed surprised me, but unfortunately, today you have met me.” The middle-aged man gently blew on his longsword. Immediately, a powerful aura spread from his body. A pleasant humming sound rang out as the sword trembled slightly under the vibration of his true qi.
“Is that so?” Li Feng narrowed his eyes. These past days, having been injured, he had felt extremely frustrated. Now recovered, he had long wanted a good fight. Seeing the opponent deliver himself, he naturally welcomed it warmly.
The middle-aged man gripped his longsword, staring straight ahead. Beneath his cold expression lay killing intent. His foot lightly tapped the ground, and in an instant, his body appeared before Li Feng.
Facing the man’s speed, a trace of disdain flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. The man’s movement technique was decent, but in his view, it was insufficient. He raised his broadsword without hesitation and slashed down.
The middle-aged man sneered. Facing the incoming slash, his body twisted strangely and appeared directly in front of Li Feng.
“Boy, with this level of skill, you are still far from enough against me.” The middle-aged man sneered, his face icy. His longsword thrust straight toward Li Feng’s face.
Li Feng’s expression remained unchanged. He turned his broadsword, deflecting the longsword. His foot pushed off the ground, leaping high. He raised the broadsword, preparing to cleave downward.
At that moment, the middle-aged man’s figure followed like a shadow. Seeing this, surprise flickered in Li Feng’s eyes. Clearly, the man’s movement technique had somewhat exceeded his expectations.
Immediately, Li Feng’s left hand struck out without hesitation. A palm force shot toward the middle-aged man. Forced to evade, the man flashed aside. Li Feng took the opportunity to retreat, widening the distance.
“Ha ha. Peak ninth level, so what? Your strength is merely this.” The middle-aged man sneered. Earlier, he had only been probing, yet Li Feng had shown no counterattack. He felt killing him would be effortless.
However…
“Boy, if you do not wish to die, hand over the VIP card obediently.” The middle-aged man stared coldly at Li Feng, his gaze sharpening.
