Chapter 1529: For Survival
One could not blame Lin Feng for being cautious. Now, he cherished his own life more than ever before. As his strength gradually grew, so did the burdens on his shoulders. He was not only responsible for himself, but for many others as well—these were all missions he had to carry. Moreover, by his side was Emperor Yu. If they were caught this time, perhaps he himself might not die, but Emperor Yu would undoubtedly perish.
The Lightning Martial Emperor stared at him, and finally wavered under Lin Feng's persistent gaze. He thought to himself that the distances between the tribal fortresses here were not too great; one could even see them directly from the sky. The ninth fortress, then. It wouldn't delay him for long.
With this thought, his figure soared into the air once more, carrying Lin Feng and Emperor Yu directly across this tribal castle.
Within the ancient tribal castle, many people looked up, watching the figures speeding past overhead. Were those Martial Emperor level experts?
"A few days ago, many strong experts came from Qitian Fortress into the desert, even dispatching quite a few Martial Emperors. A small world must be about to open!" the people below thought to themselves. But soon, they lowered their heads and went back to their own affairs. For them, the powerful Martial Emperor realm was something they could only look up to. Everyone in the tribal fortress was striving toward this goal, hoping that one day they might have the chance to step into the Martial Emperor realm.
This tribal castle was slightly larger than Yangzhou City, but a Martial Emperor could cross it in just a few moments, disappearing from the crowd's sight. After some more time, the Lightning Martial Emperor finally brought Lin Feng to the outskirts of the ninth tribal castle. Unable to wait any longer, he directly descended to the ground with Lin Feng and Emperor Yu.
The Martial Emperor's gaze fixed on Lin Feng, as if to say, this time, what excuse could Lin Feng possibly have to refuse?
This time, Lin Feng keenly felt the killing intent emanating from the other party. He knew he could no longer stall; otherwise, the man might truly lose control.
"I will now transmit half of the Emperor Scripture to you with my divine sense," Lin Feng said to the Lightning Martial Emperor, causing a sharp light to flash in the other's eyes. An Emperor Scripture—even if he was not skilled in demonic arts, he could still cultivate it. Even if he didn't cultivate it, he could use it to comprehend and feel power. As a Martial Emperor, he naturally understood the principle that all great paths share the same origin. Moreover, a Great Emperor's ancient scripture, if used for trade, had immeasurable value. For these reasons, he had taken the risk, even killing his own companion, to obtain the Emperor Scripture. The value of an Emperor Scripture was too terrifying.
"Are you ready?" Lin Feng asked.
"Begin!" The Martial Emperor nodded, closing his eyes slightly but not daring to relax. He still kept his divine sense locked onto Lin Feng and Emperor Yu. If they dared to make a move against him, he would make sure Lin Feng and Emperor Yu died without a burial place.
Lin Feng condensed his divine sense light and directly sent it into the other's brow, carrying the demonic Emperor Scripture he cultivated.
After some time, the other's eyes opened. He checked the divine sense memories that had appeared in his mind, and a fierce sharpness flashed in his eyes.
"It truly is an Emperor Scripture—profound and powerful. Unfortunately, I am not a demon cultivator!" The Martial Emperor gave Lin Feng a deep look. This person, though only at the Seventh Layer of the Venerable Martial Realm, could probably easily defeat ordinary Eighth Layer Venerable Martial experts with the Great Emperor's Demonic Scripture he cultivated. If he practiced the Emperor Scripture to a more proficient level, he could even fight those at the Ninth Layer of the Venerable Martial Realm!
"There is still half of the ancient scripture. When do you plan to give it to me?" The Martial Emperor, having obtained half of the Emperor Scripture, now looked somewhat more pleased. His tone toward Lin Feng even became a bit friendlier.
"My master's injuries are very severe, eroded by law force. I must let my master recover considerably before I give you the other half of the ancient scripture. That way, my safety will be more guaranteed. Otherwise, you could easily kill me," Lin Feng said to him. The Martial Emperor smiled warmly and said, "How could that be? If you give me the complete ancient scripture, I will definitely let you go."
Having obtained half of the Emperor Scripture, the Lightning Martial Emperor was in a great mood. He even briefly entertained the thought of letting Lin Feng go. Of course, it was just a thought. This man had forced him to betray the powerful force he belonged to—how could he possibly let him go? His own situation was now just as precarious as Lin Feng's.
"Senior, my master's injuries—perhaps you could think of a way to help. After all, this junior's strength is low, and I am completely unfamiliar with this great world. To let senior obtain the complete ancient scripture sooner, I can only trouble senior," Lin Feng said, his eyes no longer so cold. He spoke politely, even beginning to address the other as "senior." But what Lin Feng was thinking, no one knew.
Emperor Yu sighed inwardly. He understood Lin Feng's nature—arrogant and unruly, wild and unrestrained. For Lin Feng to act like this, to play along with the other, Emperor Yu felt a mix of emotions—relief and regret. If he had not been injured, they would not have had to stoop so low, forcing Lin Feng to flatter this man like this.
Everything Lin Feng was doing now was for survival—the survival of both of them!
"There are some beast clans in this desert, very dangerous, threatening the survival of the tribal people here. But they also make the people in the tribal castles grow faster. Moreover, every ancient castle has people skilled in healing. We can go inquire. However, your master's injuries were inflicted by a Martial Emperor. Even if there are people very skilled in healing, they cannot make him fully recover—unless it is a powerful Martial Emperor who specializes in healing!"
The Lightning Martial Emperor said softly to Lin Feng, a thoughtful look in his eyes. The sooner Emperor Yu's injuries improved, the sooner he could obtain the complete Emperor Scripture. Besides, Lin Feng had also said he possessed the Great Dream Ancient Scripture, which he also wanted to get his hands on.
"Can't we leave the desert? This great world can't only have deserts, can it?" Lin Feng questioned. The great world must have countless vast and majestic cities.
"Do you think the force I belong to is an ordinary one? As the controllers of the small world, they are not merely the controllers of the small world you came from. All the tribal castles in this desert land are their affiliated forces. Their power is beyond your imagination. Although I don't know if there are others like you who have escaped their grasp, this purge of the small world is very important to them. They will conduct a powerful, sweeping search for anyone who escapes. Right now, hiding in the tribal castles of this desert is actually the safest!"
The Lightning Martial Emperor explained slowly, causing Lin Feng to wonder: Was there some hidden reason behind the forces behind the Emperor-Slaying Alliance's purge of the small world?
"Then, senior, what do you think is the best way to treat my master's injuries?" Lin Feng asked again.
"Find the tribal priestess!" The Lightning Martial Emperor said, then walked toward the entrance of the castle ahead, saying to Lin Feng, "Every tribal castle has a priestess who is skilled in healing!"
"Priestess!" Lin Feng's heart trembled. In the small world, he had never heard of the existence of priestesses.
Raising his steps, Lin Feng and Emperor Yu followed the Lightning Martial Emperor, concealing their auras. At this moment, Lin Feng seemed like an ordinary person—plain and unremarkable, giving off a sense of tranquility.
Before long, following the entrance of the tribal castle, they stepped into the tribe. Lin Feng surveyed the first place he had arrived in the great world. Everything was steeped in an ancient atmosphere. The so-called "tribe" was not like the barbarians one might imagine. It was just that, being located in the desert, the people had yellowish skin, and the men all had sturdy, bronze-colored physiques. The buildings here were not grand, but they gave a sense of solidity.
Seeing Lin Feng and the others walking on the road, many people cast curious glances at them, which made Lin Feng feel a bit puzzled.
Lin Feng was too handsome. His fair face and elegant features made him look quite dashing. In the entire castle, there were few such handsome young men.
"Do not reveal your strength. Keep a low profile as much as possible. Otherwise, if someone really comes searching in the future, they will know it was us just by asking," the Lightning Martial Emperor also concealed his aura, sending a voice transmission to Lin Feng and Emperor Yu. Both nodded. Even if the other had not reminded them, they knew what to do.
To stay alive, Lin Feng and Emperor Yu would be very, very careful!