Chapter 374: Favor?
The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was located within the Snow Moon Imperial City. Although it stood alongside sects like the Hao Yue Sect and the Falling Sunset Sect, it was in truth a bit more powerful; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to establish itself in the imperial city with such great prestige.
Within the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, the most formidable techniques were their human-beast cultivation techniques and martial skills. The sect only accepted disciples with beast-type martial souls, and even then, only those with exceptional talent. It was a paradise for beast martial soul possessors. These techniques and martial skills existed specifically for beast martial soul owners, allowing them to strengthen their martial souls.
Moreover, the core disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect could also cultivate the art of beast taming, enabling them to control demonic beasts with formidable power. For this reason, members of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect were often active within the Demonic Beast Forest. If they were lucky enough to encounter a beast they could control, they would capture it as a mount.
The Demonic Beast Forest was both the beast-taming ground and the training ground for the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
Lin Feng and his group were unfortunate—they had run into members of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect returning from beast taming.
Looking at the Mad Lion, a cold glint flashed in Lin Feng’s eyes. Two choices: hand over the Storage Ring and scram, or die.
“No third option?” Lin Feng’s gaze fixed on the Mad Lion as he said indifferently, “The Origin Stones we obtained are nothing compared to the entire Origin Qi vein—barely a drop in the bucket, utterly insignificant. Besides, we discovered this Origin Qi vein first. Don’t you think you’re going too far?”
“Too far?” Before the Mad Lion could speak, another member of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect sneered, “You discovering the Origin Qi vein isn’t good luck—on the contrary, for people like you, it’s actually a disaster. Faced with the temptation of an Origin Qi vein, you couldn’t resist. But an Origin Qi vein is absolutely not something you have the right to claim. So your fate was sealed from the start.”
“If we just let you leave safely like this, how would we answer when the sect asks? That we couldn’t even stop a few ants? Since we’ve discovered the Origin Qi vein, it must remain whole—not a single piece missing. Then it will be handed over to the sect for judgment.”
“The senior brother is right. There is no third path. Originally, by touching the Origin Qi vein, you were already dead men. But out of consideration for Chi Yan, I spared your lives and let you leave your Storage Rings behind. That’s already more than generous of me. What more choices do you want?” the Mad Lion added.
“So, I suppose I should thank you for giving me a chance to scram?” A hint of sarcasm curled at the corner of Lin Feng’s mouth. The Mad Lion telling him to leave his Storage Ring and go was supposedly an act of mercy, a lenient gesture.
The Mad Lion frowned at the sarcasm in Lin Feng’s tone and said coldly, “No matter how you see it, that’s the truth.”
“Your merciful favor—I really can’t bear to accept it. I won’t choose the first path. As for killing me… that depends on your strength.”
Lin Feng spat out these words, and a chill erupted from him.
“That’s right. If the five of us join forces, at least half of them will have to die to take us down.” One of the Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators beside Lin Feng spoke coldly. These Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members were pushing things too far.
“Half? You probably don’t know that everyone who came out this time are the core disciples, do you?” A mocking voice rang out. Then, the members of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect all released their auras—wild, domineering, and cold—sweeping through the air with terrifying force.
“So strong!” Lin Feng and the others stiffened. Among these people, there were six Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators and eight Spirit Martial Realm cultivators. Their mounts matched their strength—six Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators and six Mysterious Beasts. Moreover, two of the six cultivators had auras clearly more terrifying than the other four, likely at the Second Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm.
This force was formidable—all elite disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
The six Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators, riding their Mysterious Beasts, pressed in on Lin Feng and his group, while the Spirit Martial Realm members stepped back, watching with cold smiles.
Lin Feng and his companions were seeking death. The Mad Lion had originally given Lin Feng a chance, but he hadn’t treasured it, instead walking straight to his doom.
“The four of you, fight together and support each other. Don’t give them an opening.” Lin Feng said in a low voice. The four of them gradually drew closer. Together, their chances of survival were greater. If they split up, the enemy had numbers. If three men and three beasts attacked one person simultaneously, they could kill him instantly.
“What about you?” one of them asked Lin Feng.
“They’re not qualified to kill me yet.” Lin Feng said indifferently, causing the four to narrow their eyes. It seemed Lin Feng still had a trump card. They had all seen Lin Feng kill two Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators earlier—he was indeed very strong.
“Try to stall for time. If I get a chance, I’ll help you.” Lin Feng added. Now that they were on the same side, they should help each other.
“Alright. You be careful too.” The four nodded seriously, though they didn’t take Lin Feng’s words too much to heart. How could Lin Feng help them? Even if he wasn’t weak, facing these Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members, he would probably have his hands full just saving himself.
“Ridiculous.” The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members sneered upon hearing Lin Feng’s conversation with the others. Lin Feng truly didn’t know his place, still dreaming of survival.
“Mad Lion, you hold the line. The five of us will take on their five. Each choose your own opponent. Let’s see who kills theirs first.”
A sinister young man with a demon serpent pattern branded on his chest said to the Mad Lion. The others nodded in agreement. This idea wasn’t bad.
“Poison Serpent, you choose first.”
“I’ll take him. The rest of you, pick yours.” The one called Poison Serpent pointed at Lin Feng and said coldly.
“I’ll take him, I’ll take him…” The other four also chose their respective opponents.
Lin Feng looked at Poison Serpent. Based on his aura, he was at the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm. Adding his mount, the cyan demon serpent, that was equivalent to two First Layer Mysterious Martial Realm experts.
“Four fellow disciples, let’s have a contest. Who can kill their opponent the fastest?”
A strange light flickered in Poison Serpent’s eyes. Then, his body shot out directly, along with the demon serpent beneath him—fast and ruthless.
“Hiss, hiss…”
The demon serpent spat out wisps of black mist, filling the air with a foul stench.
“Dodge!” Lin Feng stamped his foot, leaping into the air. The other four also scattered, rising into the sky.
“Where do you think you’re going?” Poison Serpent sneered coldly. The demon serpent shot into the air, its massive tail coiling toward Lin Feng.
This time, Lin Feng didn’t dodge. Sword intent surged from his body, sharp and fierce. A true essence sword condensed in his hand, slashing toward the demon serpent’s tail.
The sword cut into the serpent’s massive tail, embedding itself in the flesh and drawing a smear of brown blood. A strange light flashed in Poison Serpent’s eyes as his body shot forward, as swift and fierce as a real demon serpent.
“Die!” Poison Serpent shouted coldly. When he was not far from Lin Feng, his speed suddenly surged, shooting forward with incredible speed. His eyes locked onto Lin Feng’s like a true demon serpent.
Yang Fire True Essence erupted from Lin Feng’s body. A scorching heat suddenly burst forth. In the void, a blaze of fire spread, enveloping Lin Feng’s entire body. The sunlight shone upon it, making the flames burn even more fiercely.
“Hmm?” Poison Serpent’s gaze froze. Stepping into the flames, he felt an intense heat all over. Then, he saw wisps of purple tendrils extending from Lin Feng’s body, coiling toward him.
“Kill!” Poison Serpent’s gaze darkened. Disregarding everything, he charged at Lin Feng, his speed increasing even further.
But just as his body was about to reach Lin Feng, a wisp of black, annihilating flame appeared before Lin Feng. The moment Poison Serpent was about to touch the black flame, his entire body trembled violently. He abruptly halted and retreated sharply.
What terrifying black flames! The moment he touched them, it felt as if they would incinerate him completely.
“Thinking of leaving now?” Lin Feng sneered sarcastically. The purple radiance had already sealed off the surroundings, trapping him. Lin Feng slowly raised his hand. A dazzling sword of light bloomed in the air—brilliant, blinding, making the onlookers dare not look directly at it.
“Not good.” The Mad Lion saw Poison Serpent trapped by Lin Feng’s martial soul, and then saw that sword. His expression changed drastically. Then, he saw the sun-like, blinding sword light descend. It pierced his eyes, forcing him to close them. It was as if a golden sun had stabbed into his eyes.
“Damn it.” A sense of foreboding rose in the Mad Lion’s heart. When he opened his eyes, he only saw Poison Serpent’s body falling from the air. The Mysterious Demon Serpent, having lost control, fled directly.
“How dare you?”
Seeing what Lin Feng was doing, the Mad Lion roared in fury. The Crimson Flame Demonic Lion charged out wildly, lunging at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was actually attacking another person—one of those still fighting, Water Rhinoceros.
“Senior Brother Water Rhinoceros, be careful!” the Mad Lion shouted loudly. At that moment, Water Rhinoceros was raising his giant palm, about to crush one of the Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators fighting alongside Lin Feng. If that palm landed, the Mysterious Martial Realm cultivator’s head would be smashed to pieces.
“Roar!” Water Rhinoceros bellowed in rage, sensing the danger. His body spun around abruptly, and his massive palm slapped directly upward. A mountain-toppling, sea-overturning palm force surged out, pressing toward Lin Feng.
But in response, there was only one sword—a sword descending from the heavens, a sword of great light.
This sword seized the sun’s rays, gathered the Yang Fire True Essence from Lin Feng’s body, and struck out like a thunderbolt. It stabbed into Water Rhinoceros’s eyes, forcing them shut as well.
“Ah… my hand!” A pained howl rang out. The mountain-toppling, sea-overturning palm force dissipated in the great light. Water Rhinoceros’s hand was severed cleanly.
The sword still didn’t stop. It swept through the air, and blood splattered. A strange, bloody gash appeared at Water Rhinoceros’s throat. Another Mysterious Martial Realm cultivator of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect had fallen.
The battle had only just begun, and two Mysterious Martial Realm members of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect had died by Lin Feng’s hand.
PS: Three days off. I went home today and got delayed. Three chapters. Also, tomorrow is tomb-sweeping day. I have to go back to my hometown early in the morning. Updates might have to wait until evening, and there won’t be many. The day after tomorrow and the day after that, I’ll make up for everything. Please support me, brothers. Two days—don’t worry, I won’t default on my debts. I’m very pure…