Chapter 2331: Black Pupil Prison
Blue Ge and the others also saw Lin Feng. A strange glint flashed through Blue Ge's eyes. This ancient clan evil god had been trapped in the Black Phoenix Burial Valley and yet managed to come out alive—truly rare.
"Big brother!" Xiao Ya's face lit up with a brilliant smile. Seeing that Lin Feng was safe, she felt relieved. Over the past few days, her little heart had been hanging in suspense, terrified that something might have happened to Lin Feng. But now, with Lin Feng's powerful aura showing no signs of trouble, she could finally let her worries go completely.
"Crack!" A Black Phoenix's body shattered, and Lin Feng's figure appeared nearby. His gaze swept over the battle: five against three. Moreover, Blue Ge and the others had even summoned terrifying weapons. Among the Black Phoenix clan, there was a half-step Saint-level powerhouse, and the other two were also incredibly formidable, old monster-level existences—likely the strongest few of the Black Phoenix clan.
Lin Feng had long heard that after the Black Phoenix clan rebelled countless years ago and was driven out of the Divine Phoenix clan, their bloodline had gradually thinned, growing weaker and weaker. Now, seeing it for himself, it was indeed true. They had entered a period of extreme decline, unable to produce even a single true Saint. No wonder they had fled to the outskirts of the Ancient Demon Cave to claim dominance over this region.
The Ancient Demon Cave was one of the Seven Taboos, an extremely dangerous place, steeped in sinister energy. Those ancient, powerful Saint King clans would never set down roots in such a place. However, those who came here might be very strong, as they could be attempting to enter the Ancient Demon Cave.
Lin Feng took Xiao Ya and moved her aside. Because Blue Ge had to look after Xiao Ya, he had been unable to fully unleash his power in battle. If not for their powerful weapons, they might have struggled to hold their own against the enemy.
The strongest among the Black Phoenix clan was that half-step Saint. Hua Qianyu of the Heavenly Sound Divine Temple and the fat man were fighting him. Hua Qianyu wielded a Heavenly Sound Demon Qin, its strikes unleashing terrifying power to the extreme. Any other Black Phoenix clan members who tried to join the battle were instantly killed, unable to withstand even the residual waves of the sound. As for the fat man, he held an extremely powerful weapon—a massive bowl. When he struck it, the crisp sound seemed to shatter, as if the opponent's soul would also break apart. It was a fearsome weapon that attacked the soul.
"A half-finished Saint King weapon," Lin Feng remarked, glancing at the weapons in Hua Qianyu and the fat man's hands. He could sense a trace of Saint might within them, but it wasn't too strong—lacking the overwhelming Saint pressure of someone like Qin Shan. It was likely a half-finished Saint King weapon.
In the lower realm of the Nine Heavens Continent, a Saint King weapon was a supreme treasure, the clan-guarding artifact of an ancient Saint clan. Even a terrifying force like the Heavenly Demon Thunder Clan of old was no exception. But in the Nine Heavens Celestial Court and the Tai Yao Realm, Saint King weapons clearly didn't hold the same status, and they were further graded by level. Figures like Blue Ge came either from Divine Temples or extremely powerful factions, so they possessed precious weapons. Now, they had brought out half-finished Saint King weapons. It was still unknown whether they had any finished Saint King weapons as trump cards.
Given their status—core members of Divine Temples, ultimate Saint Emperors, or even descendants of gods like Qiong Jiutian—it was entirely possible they carried Saint King weapons. Their purpose in coming here was to explore the Ancient Demon Cave, one of the Seven Taboos.
Regardless of what weapons or trump cards these people had, Lin Feng was quite grateful to them. After all, this operation had been undertaken for his sake.
"A half-step Saint is truly formidable. Hua Qianyu and the fat man, even with half-finished Saint King weapons, can barely handle him and hold no advantage. Now, we need to deal with the other two first." Lin Feng's gaze shifted to the other two battles. Chi Lianshan and the gentle-looking beautiful woman were each fighting a powerful Black Phoenix. The woman's aura felt familiar to Lin Feng.
"The Life Divine Temple—is she from the Life Divine Temple?" Lin Feng sensed that gentle aura and thought to himself. A wisp of power spread out, and Xiao Ya's figure vanished. He was now appearing as the ancient clan evil god, and his formidable realm power to teleport people, though surprising, was not unacceptable. In the past, the ancient clan had once flourished in the Nine Heavens Celestial Court, leaving behind countless legends. No matter what realm-related talents he displayed, no one would suspect him.
Having sent Xiao Ya into his inner world, Lin Feng no longer had any reservations. His figure flickered, and he first charged toward a powerful Saint Emperor-level Black Phoenix, moving at incredible speed. Chi Lianshan was currently fighting this Black Phoenix.
"I'll take over," Lin Feng said. Chi Lianshan retreated, and the massive Black Phoenix turned its gaze toward Lin Feng, its eyes extremely cold.
"Enter!" A cold voice came from Lin Feng's mouth. The next moment, the massive Black Phoenix felt time and space shift, and its figure suddenly plunged into a pitch-black space.
Its cold pupils stared at this dark space. How could this be? It had only looked into Lin Feng's eyes, and suddenly it was trapped here.
"Illusion?" The Black Phoenix thought to itself, then let out a sharp screech, constantly telling itself this was an illusion. But it found it useless—it was still here, with no sense of illusion at all, as if it had truly been transported to another space. Wasn't this kind of divine ability a bit too eerie and terrifying? One glance from his eyes, and it had fallen into another space?
This was a sacred technique Lin Feng had seen the other party use in the Black Phoenix Burial Valley. After devouring the opponent, he had gained some insights and ultimately comprehended a brand-new divine ability. Though it couldn't be called a sacred technique, it was at least incredibly effective, capable of making someone fall into it in an instant. This ability's attack did indeed start with an illusion. However, in just a moment, he could turn the illusion into a half-illusory, half-real scenario. The opponent was now truly trapped in an illusion, but not just a mental one—their entire being was caught in it.
"Entering my world, you're already a dead man!" A cold voice echoed, causing the Black Phoenix to halt, trying to find the source of the sound. But all it sensed was a terrifying curse power and death power descending, madly landing on its body, along with various other fearsome attacks.
A sharp cry rang out. On the massive Black Phoenix's body, a layer of black armor gradually formed, shielding it against the sudden assault.
"It's useless. Death is your only destination." A wisp of demonic sound rose, filled with the power of death and curse, invading its body.
Outside this dark space, Chi Lianshan stood to the side, watching Lin Feng. His heart suddenly pounded. In his line of sight, Lin Feng's pupils had created a pupil technique space, trapping the opponent inside. With just a thought from Lin Feng, all attacks surged inward, while the opponent could only struggle. This kind of battle was utterly one-sided. This was only because this Black Phoenix was powerful; if it had been an ordinary Saint Emperor-level Black Phoenix, it would likely have died under Lin Feng's attacks the moment it fell in.
"What a formidable divine ability," Chi Lianshan said. When Lin Feng told him to step back, Chi Lianshan had complied, and indeed, Lin Feng hadn't disappointed him.
"I'll go in and help you," Chi Lianshan said, then charged into the illusion he could see. Soon, two figures appeared, and a great battle erupted. With Lin Feng directing from outside, the fight didn't last long before it was over. A powerful Black Phoenix, without even a chance to escape, died at the hands of Lin Feng and Chi Lianshan.
Lin Feng withdrew his gaze. Chi Lianshan emerged from within, stepped forward, and came to Lin Feng's side, saying, "When I went in, I also felt that other space. Is this another powerful divine ability of your ancient clan?"
Lin Feng shook his head and replied, "This is a divine ability I comprehended not long ago. Let's call it Black Pupil Prison."
"A self-comprehended divine ability." Chi Lianshan's eyes lit up. "Impressive. This time, when we enter the Ancient Demon Cave, we can work together. With your ability and my attacks, we can unleash even greater power."
"Alright." Lin Feng smiled. Then their gazes turned to another direction. Blue Ge and the beautiful woman had also finished their battle, brutally killing the powerful Black Phoenix that had tried to flee. Now, only the half-step Saint-level Black Phoenix remained.
Chi Lianshan chuckled, then exchanged a glance with Lin Feng. Their figures flickered, and soon, the six of them surrounded the half-step Saint Black Phoenix in an area. The Black Phoenix's pupils contracted. Two peak Saint Emperor-level figures, plus two half-finished Saint King weapons, could already fight him. Now, with four more of the same level, he instantly felt an overwhelming pressure.
"Haha, looks like we can slay a Saint today! Even if it's just a half-step Saint, it'll still be satisfying!" Chi Lianshan laughed heartily. A weapon appeared in his hand as well—another half-finished Saint King weapon. Without weapons of this level, even figures of their realm would struggle to contend with such an opponent, even in a siege, because they couldn't withstand the enemy's attacks.
When all five of them brought out their weapons, the half-step Saint Black Phoenix truly felt the end approaching. It hadn't expected that the Black Phoenix clan, which hadn't been destroyed by the Divine Phoenix's pursuit, would ultimately be annihilated by a few humans. What a bitter irony!
Its pupils swept over these people one by one. Six of them, all with such balanced and formidable strength, embodying a kind of limit.