Chapter 1124: The Storm Over the Creation Pill
"According to what you said, if your friend's injuries are to fully recover and they are to transform back into human form, the best pill needed is the Creation Saint Pill. This pill can seize the creation of heaven and earth, repair damaged foundations, and bring about new life. It can not only completely heal injuries but also cause a complete rebirth. The lowest grade of this pill is an upper-grade Saint Pill. Even I cannot produce such a pill. What do you have to wager?"
Xue Biyao spoke slowly. The Creation Pill seizes the creation of heaven and earth. Not to mention the injured, even a perfectly healthy person who takes it can undergo a complete rebirth. For Venerable-level cultivators, it is an ultimate treasure, extremely precious. Within the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, aside from Martial Emperors, only a few extremely old figures can refine it. Getting them to act is not easy.
Even more powerful Creation Pills surpass the level of Saint-grade pills.
"Creation Pill..." Lin Feng's expression tightened. He hadn't expected such a precious pill to be needed. But the stronger the pill, the more Lin Feng wanted it. Seizing the creation of heaven and earth, capable of rebirth—this would be an absolute treasure for Meng Qing. He had to obtain it.
"Trouble Fairy Maiden Xue to seal off this area." Lin Feng pondered for a moment before speaking. Xue Biyao's beautiful eyes flickered. She understood Lin Feng's intention. Light gathered in her hand, and specks of seed-light appeared. Then, a massive white snow lotus enveloped both their bodies, isolating the space and making them disappear from the crowd's sight.
"What are they doing?"
The crowd grew even more intrigued. Lin Feng and Xue Biyao had been communicating through voice transmission, which everyone knew. Now, Xue Biyao had actually used a snow lotus to wrap their bodies inside, causing many to let their imaginations run wild. They grew even more jealous of Lin Feng. That damned pest...
Inside the space sealed by the snow lotus, Lin Feng's divine sense tried to penetrate outward but was blocked. He marveled at this. An uninjured Saintess Xue Biyao was definitely terrifying, especially with her Immortal Spirit Body. Her combat power would absolutely surpass Xuanyuan Potian of the same cultivation level. She was a formidable opponent. Lin Feng had no idea how many techniques the Sky Dome Immortal Palace had taught her and dared not underestimate her. But for the Creation Pill, he had no choice.
A power of demon sealing surged from Lin Feng's body. Light flashed, and terrifying demonic qi ravaged the void, as if it would corrode the snow lotus. Then, a black sword hovered above Lin Feng's head, its demonic qi overwhelming, shocking Xue Biyao. This surging demonic qi could swallow her whole.
"Return!" Lin Feng willed it, forcibly recalling the demonic sword and suppressing it back into his body.
"This sword is very fearsome. However, my Sky Dome Immortal Palace cultivates Immortal Spirit techniques. This sword is filled with demonic qi, which is extremely useful for demonic cultivators, but for my Sky Dome Immortal Palace, it doesn't hold the same value as the sword itself. Therefore, this sword might not be enough to move the senior-level elders of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace to act." Xue Biyao spoke truthfully.
Lin Feng said nothing more. Light flickered, and a brilliant radiance illuminated the inside of the snow lotus. The Celestial Fate Sword appeared in his hand.
"This sword should be at the mid-grade Saint Artifact level."
Light flashed continuously. The Setting Sun Bow appeared, the Square Sky Halberd appeared, the black ancient shield appeared, and a terrifying purple blade appeared. One ancient weapon after another materialized within the snow lotus, stunning Xue Biyao into silence. Her eyes fixed on Lin Feng, her thoughts unknown.
"Damaged Saint Artifacts. Not a single one is complete!" Xue Biyao's heart pounded. Lin Feng had encountered a great opportunity, possibly a ruin.
"Yes. Since Fairy Maiden Xue knows they are damaged Saint Artifacts, you must also be able to see their value. As you said, the demonic sword in the hands of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace doesn't hold its full value. These damaged Saint Artifacts might be useless to me, but if they fall into the hands of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, and you can get a powerful figure to repair them, they would be worth far more than just a single Saint Artifact!"
Lin Feng stared at Xue Biyao and asked, "Is this enough?"
"Aren't you afraid I'll forcefully take them?" Xue Biyao looked at Lin Feng strangely. No wonder he wanted her to seal off the space. If others saw Lin Feng with such treasures, many would plot against him.
"I trust Fairy Maiden Xue!" Lin Feng said with a smile. "Besides, didn't Fairy Maiden say she was confident in defeating me? If you win, all of this is yours!"
"The person you want to save must be very important to you!" A faint smile appeared in Xue Biyao's eyes. Lin Feng was staking his life and fortune on this gamble with her—not just the outcome of the battle, but also whether she would leak the secret.
Lin Feng just smiled and said, "If this is enough, I hope Fairy Maiden Xue will first have the seniors of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace refine the Creation Pill."
"You mean you want the Creation Pill in hand before you agree to the gambling battle with me?"
"Yes. I only trust Fairy Maiden Xue's character, nothing more!" The Creation Pill was extremely precious. If it wasn't in Xue Biyao's hands, even if he defeated her, who knew if the people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace would go to the great expense of refining it? And even if they did, would they willingly give it to him?
"You're not trying to court death at all. You're just as confident in yourself!" Xue Biyao stared at Lin Feng.
"As long as Fairy Maiden has the pill in hand when we fight, I will bring all my possessions with me—far more than what you've seen here. If I die in battle, all of this will be yours!"
Lin Feng didn't answer directly but said this instead, making Xue Biyao's heart skip another beat. Far more than what she'd seen? Just how many treasures did this guy have?
"Fine, I agree. But refining the pill will take some time, so the battle might have to be ten days from now. Once the Creation Pill is in hand, I will fight you!" Xue Biyao promised. A brilliant smile spread across Lin Feng's face. At this moment, he had no cunning, no coldness, no treachery—just like a big boy, his smile so serene and sunny!
Seeing Lin Feng's smile, Xue Biyao couldn't help but be momentarily stunned. What kind of person was Lin Feng? And the demonic beast he was risking his life and all his possessions for—what was its relationship to him?
"I'll wait for you." Lin Feng replied with a bright smile. Then, the snow lotus slowly opened, and Xue Biyao and Lin Feng reappeared in everyone's sight. Xue Biyao drifted away like a fairy, and Lin Feng left shortly after, as if by mutual understanding. The crowd was extremely curious. What had happened between the two of them, so close just moments ago? Had Fairy Maiden Xue simply let him go?
Lin Rutian and Meng Ba tried to get answers from Lin Feng, but he remained silent, leaving them itching with curiosity but helpless.
A day later, according to reliable news, Xue Biyao sent a message to the Sky Dome Immortal Palace requesting the refinement of a Creation Pill, shocking Sword City.
The Creation Pill seizes the creation of heaven and earth, capable of shedding mortal form and allowing a cultivator to undergo a complete transformation.
Then, news spread that the Sky Dome Immortal Palace had agreed to Xue Biyao's request. It was said that this involved the gambling battle between Xue Biyao and Lin Feng. Fairy Maiden Xue's stake was a Creation Pill, and Lin Feng had provided treasures of equivalent value to match it. He had also demanded that Xue Biyao obtain the Creation Pill first before the battle.
Instantly, rumors ran rampant throughout Sword City. Lin Feng, a disciple of the Heavenly Terrace at the Fifth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm, possessed extremely precious treasures comparable to a Creation Pill and was going to gamble with Fairy Maiden Xue. This made Lin Feng of the Heavenly Terrace famous overnight, known to countless people in Sword City. At the same time, news that he was the number one Heavenly Martial disciple among the first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples of the Stone and Yu Emperors was also dug up. It was said that although his cultivation level wasn't high, his combat power was extraordinary, leading many to sigh that it was no wonder he dared to gamble with Fairy Maiden Xue.
At the same time, Lin Feng naturally became a target for everyone. Sword City was seething with undercurrents. A cultivator at the Fifth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm possessing treasures equivalent to a Creation Pill was hard not to covet. Though no one dared act openly, countless were eyeing him in the shadows.
Before the City of Fate had even opened, Sword City, one of the four ancient cities on its periphery, was already brewing a storm. If not for Xue Biyao wanting to protect Lin Feng, someone would have already made a move on him.
Before the gambling battle, Xue Biyao naturally didn't want Lin Feng to die.
However, the source of the news was left unspoken, giving people a strange feeling.
Inside the temporary residence outside the City of Fate, Lin Feng sensed the occasional figures flickering outside. A cold, icy light flashed in his eyes. Who had spread the news to put him in this deadly situation? He didn't even need to guess. It couldn't have been Xue Biyao. So, it could only be the young people from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace who had come with her to the City of Fate. They would have gotten some information. Who else could know?
Now, even if he defeated Xue Biyao and obtained the Creation Pill, he would immediately fall into a life-and-death crisis. This move was too vicious!
But for the Creation Pill, for Meng Qing to take form, Lin Feng had no choice. Only by starting with Xue Biyao could he get so close to the Creation Pill!