Xia Yan’s brows furrowed tightly.
After all, the opponent they faced now was Gongsun Yuntian.
In truth, along the way, she had already witnessed Chu Feng’s strength.
With special methods, Chu Feng had grasped a trace of the power of the Thousand Transformations Illusionary Palace. Within this palace, his strength far exceeded his own level.
Under normal circumstances, she felt that even if Chu Feng encountered Gongsun Yuntian, he might still be able to put up a fight.
But the current Chu Feng had just broken through the formation. His body was extremely weak, and his spirit power was almost completely depleted.
At this moment, even though he still controlled a trace of the palace’s power, he clearly had no way to contend with Gongsun Yuntian.
“Why the long face?”
Yet suddenly, Chu Feng’s hand landed on Xia Yan’s shoulder.
Seeing Chu Feng’s expression at that moment, Xia Yan was somewhat surprised.
Compared to her, there was not a trace of panic on Chu Feng’s face.
Instead, a faint smile hung there.
His calm and composed manner was completely different from what she had imagined.
For some reason, seeing Chu Feng like this felt like taking a reassuring pill. She, who had been at a loss, suddenly gained a bit of confidence.
She felt that Chu Feng might still have a countermeasure.
“Chu Feng, if you kneel and beg for mercy now, we might consider leaving you an intact corpse.”
At that moment, one of the Gongsun family geniuses pointed at Chu Feng and spoke in a sarcastic, mocking tone.
In his view, Chu Feng was already doomed, so his words were not only extremely confident but also condescending, as if he were the executioner deciding Chu Feng’s fate today.
“Shut your mouth. You’re not qualified to speak to me.”
Unexpectedly, Chu Feng cursed at him angrily, then turned his gaze to Gongsun Yuntian.
“Gongsun Yuntian, do you think you’re very clever?”
“Hiding in the shadows on purpose, waiting for me to break the formation before showing yourselves, then seizing this Purple Ghost King Pearl?”
Chu Feng asked Gongsun Yuntian.
“Do you think that without you, I couldn’t obtain the Purple Ghost King Pearl?”
“Let me tell you, even if you hadn’t taken it, I could have.”
“The reason I didn’t appear immediately was to see what you’re capable of. I admit you’ve somewhat impressed me, but unfortunately, you’re still going to die today.”
Boom.
As Gongsun Yuntian spoke these words, a majestic surge of spirit power erupted from his body and charged straight towards Chu Feng.
That was power comparable to a First Rank Martial Venerable.
After all, Gongsun Yuntian was a World Spiritist at Dragon Transformation Fifth Rank.
Boom rumble.
However, this formidable spirit power was blocked before it even reached Chu Feng.
It turned out that an invisible barrier wall had sealed off the cave, and it was this wall that stopped Gongsun Yuntian’s attack.
“What is this?”
Seeing this, the Gongsun family geniuses were somewhat at a loss.
“Did you do this?”
Gongsun Yuntian also looked at Chu Feng and asked gravely.
“You can’t enter this cave.”
Chu Feng said with a smile.
“Is it a benefit of the Purple霞 Ghost King Pearl?”
“If I’m not mistaken, even though you’ve obtained it and control the power within the cave, that power can only be used inside the cave.”
Gongsun Yuntian said.
“You’re absolutely right. This power can indeed only be used within the cave. If you don’t come in, I truly can’t do anything to you, but if I don’t go out, you can’t do anything to us either.”
Chu Feng said.
“Turtle hiding in its shell. I don’t believe you’ll stay inside forever.”
One of the Gongsun family geniuses pointed at Chu Feng and said.
“If you want to wait me out, I’ll play along.”
“Anyway, I have plenty of time. Even if the assessment period for this Thousand Transformations Illusionary Palace ends, I don’t mind.”
“On the other hand, seven geniuses from your Gongsun family came in, only for all of you to fail the assessment. If word of that gets out, the rumours certainly won’t be pleasant, will they?”
Chu Feng shrugged indifferently.
“Heh…”
Yet unexpectedly, Gongsun Yuntian let out a cold laugh.
Not only was he not angry, there was not a hint of urgency on his face.
“Chu Feng, take a look at who this is.”
After speaking, Gongsun Yuntian took out a sack from his Cosmos Sack and flung it open. A figure tumbled out.
This person was bound by special spirit chains and covered in bloody wounds.
But Chu Feng and Xia Yan could still recognise him. This was Xiao Yu.
“Xiao Yu?”
Both Chu Feng and Xia Yan were greatly surprised.
They had never imagined that Xiao Yu would fall into Gongsun Yuntian’s hands.
“Chu Feng, the grudge between us is just between the two of us.”
“It has little to do with these two.”
“So, if you come out alone, I’ll let the two of them go.”
Gongsun Yuntian said to Chu Feng.
“Heh…”
Yet just as Gongsun Yuntian finished speaking, Xiao Yu suddenly let out a cold laugh.
“Gongsun Yuntian, has your brain gone bad?”
“Chu Feng and I are mere strangers who met by chance. We have no friendship at all. Our previous alliance was only out of necessity.”
“You actually think you can use me to force Chu Feng to come out and die. Do you think that’s possible?”
Xiao Yu looked at Gongsun Yuntian with utter contempt.
“You’re right. I suppose he doesn’t have the guts anyway.”
“In that case, you’ll all die, and you… can be the first.”
As he spoke, Gongsun Yuntian raised his hand, preparing to strike Xiao Yu.
But suddenly, he froze and looked towards the cave.
Seeing this, the others followed his gaze, and upon looking, not only he but everyone else froze as well.
Because at that moment, Chu Feng had walked out of the cave and was standing outside it.
Chu Feng had truly come out for Xiao Yu’s sake.
“Chu Feng, how can you be so foolish? Get back inside quickly.”
“Even if you come out, he won’t let me go.”
Suddenly, an angry shout rang out. It was Xiao Yu.
Buzz.
Yet just as Xiao Yu finished speaking, a force sealed the path behind Chu Feng.
It was Gongsun Yuntian. Although he did not directly harm Chu Feng, he was likely afraid Chu Feng would retreat back into the cave, so he blocked his escape route.
“Gongsun Yuntian, are you a man?”
“If you’re a man, keep your promise.”
Chu Feng said to Gongsun Yuntian.
“Chu Feng, you’re not even as smart as your ally here.”
“Do I need to keep promises with someone like you?”
“You wanted to play the hero and save him, didn’t you?”
“Now, I’ll twist off his head right in front of you.”
As Gongsun Yuntian spoke, he reached towards Xiao Yu. His grip was extremely forceful, comparable to a deadly weapon.
He was not joking. He truly intended to kill.
Swish.
Yet who could have expected that, in this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared between Gongsun Yuntian and Xiao Yu.
It was Chu Feng.
Chu Feng raised his hand and grabbed, not only blocking Gongsun Yuntian’s attack but firmly seizing his wrist.
“You!!!”
Seeing Chu Feng actually stop his attack, let alone Gongsun Yuntian, everyone present was shocked.
After all, Gongsun Yuntian was Dragon Transformation Fifth Rank and possessed power comparable to a First Rank Martial Venerable.
But in the next moment, an even more astonishing scene occurred.
Chu Feng’s hand suddenly clenched tightly, and with a crack, Gongsun Yuntian’s wrist was forcibly snapped in two.
“Bastard!!!”
Gongsun Yuntian erupted in rage. With a furious roar, majestic spirit power burst from his body.
Yet before his spirit power could reach Chu Feng, Chu Feng raised his fist and smashed it directly into Gongsun Yuntian’s face.
Gongsun Yuntian was sent flying backwards. When he landed, his face was covered in blood, his original appearance unrecognisable.
“This…”
The Gongsun family geniuses rushed to Gongsun Yuntian’s side. Seeing him in this state, their faces turned deathly pale.
“Let me tell you a secret. Actually, I discovered long ago that you had arrived here.”
“Do you know why I didn’t expose you?”
“Because to me, you’re as weak as ants.”
Chu Feng said, looking at the Gongsun family geniuses.
Hearing these words, the expressions of the Gongsun family geniuses went beyond mere pallor. Tension, fear, panic, and other emotions surged wildly across their faces.
They had long known that Chu Feng had some ability.
But they had never imagined he was this powerful, that even Gongsun Yuntian had no power to resist him.
They had thought that capturing Chu Feng meant certain death for him.
Only now did they realise… they had walked straight into the tiger’s den.
