Chapter 2662 - 2654: Something Amiss

Chapter 2662: Chapter 2654: Something Amiss

Upon hearing Feng Jun’s words, the two True Lords were simultaneously stunned — After the Soul Body, advancing to the Emergence stage?

But neither of them doubted him, and Qian Zhong even tossed out a head-sized pearl, "Thunder! Wuqi True Lord, lend a hand... If this thing gets out, this domain might face devastation!"

This pearl was a Lightning Pearl. Previously, it wasn’t used against the Yin Spirits because its level was too low — True Lords have various means at their disposal, but expecting everything to be of True Lord level is wishful thinking. In any case, dealing with this Soul Body at the early Emergence stage, it was quite suitable.

Xuanyuan Wuqi also reacted, raised a finger, and pressed it down slowly, "Disappear!"

This was precisely a finger transformed by Mysterious Elemental Annihilation. Just now, it couldn’t kill the enemy in one strike for the same reason — the Yin Spirit’s level was a bit high.

The black shadow of the Soul Devouring Treasure Seeking Snake took a hit from the Lightning Pearl and instantly dissipated considerably. Immediately after, it struggled frantically in the air, evidently realizing that the finger wasn’t something it could endure.

A massive finger pressed down, seemingly slow but actually quick, and the long black shadow instantly shattered.

"Soul Liquid... is also a good thing, collect it!" Qian Zhong formed a hand gesture and the shattered black shadow turned into droplets of transparent liquid, gathering towards her.

Yi Jue watched the scene without blinking, unable to resist an exclamation again, "Still too low cultivation level."

Feng Jun silently looked up at the sky: Why do I suddenly feel... she’s not so adorable anymore?

Xuanyuan Wuqi watched Qian Zhong’s operation, but his expression remained solemn, "Advancing to Emergence after death... Is someone nurturing it?"

"Nurturing?" Elder Cang Jing glanced at him, "Isn’t the original host already deceased? How can it still be nurtured?"

Wuqi True Lord glanced at her indifferently, his gaze surprisingly capable of explicitly expressing, "Your experience is too limited, I don’t want to converse with you."

"Soul Bodies of deceased original hosts can be nurtured," Qian Zhong replied as she collected the Soul Liquid, "The words ’Ancient Family’ aren’t said in vain, truly knowledgeable, as there are two key points: one is that the Soul Body must have an obsession, and the other is that the nurturer must understand the methods of patronage."

"Oh, obsession," Cang Jing nodded, somewhat understanding, she truly wasn’t lacking in experience, but compared to two Divine Spirit True Lords... it simply couldn’t compare, especially considering their origins, from profoundly wealthy Ancient Families.

To put it bluntly, if those two True Lords weren’t here, facing that Soul Devouring Treasure Seeking Snake, she would have no choice but to flee desperately — couldn’t even fight it.

However, after realizing it, Cang Jing had a new question, "Patronage methods... wouldn’t it involve offering essence blood?"

"That’s hard to say," when it came to this, Yi Jue had some experience, as the Spirit Plant path, though about nurturing Spirit Plants, ultimately follows unchanging principles, "Evil Cultivators excel at offering Human Race essence blood... hope it’s not Evil Cultivators."

The essence blood for offering doesn’t necessarily have to be from Human Race, but using essence blood from Demon Beasts to nurture a Soul Body at the early Emergence stage... truthfully, it requires a vast amount of Demon Beast resources, which power can afford it?

With so many Demon Beast resources... wouldn’t it benefit disciples under their command?

At this moment, Qian Zhong had already collected the Soul Liquid, about four to five cubic sizes, which had converged into a crystalline sphere, floating in her hand, "The malevolent aura is quite heavy, can’t discern if it’s Human Race essence blood."

"Soul Liquid, it’s a good thing, but needs purification, too many impurities," Xuanyuan Wuqi commented, then spoke in a deep tone, "Having destroyed this fellow, I estimate the nurturer will quickly react, should we... wait for them to arrive?"

This was a necessary question, nurturing an existence at the early Emergence stage — the power is unquestionable; even Divine Spirit True Lords must weigh in facing such a power.

"No need," predictably, even Qian Zhong True Lord seemed a bit hesitant — not necessarily afraid, but directly conflicting may not be worthwhile, the other side likely wouldn’t make peace, having lost an early Emergence stage Soul Body.

Thus, she expressed, "Anyway, it’s already exterminated, obscure the secrets of fate and leave... no one can find out."

She spoke with confidence, what is the Yao Family most skilled at? Concealing aura!

Xuanyuan Wuqi hesitated for a moment, then looked at Feng Jun, "The key is it involves your secret treasure... otherwise I wouldn’t mind meeting the opponent."

Cang Jing and Yi Jue remained silent, both turning their gaze to Feng Jun.

"I will follow your opinions," Feng Jun replied seriously, "Regarding that senior’s secret treasure... don’t consider this factor."

"Since you say so, let’s meet them," Xuanyuan Wuqi raised his hand, speaking righteously, "Vote by raise of hands, I wish to wait for the opponent to come; of course, I don’t compel your support... Do such sinister and vile creatures dare roam unrestrained?"

Indeed, being part of The First Family, they must understand what is permissible and what is not permissible, even when carrying heavy responsibilities requiring endless calculation, for how else has the Xuanyuan Family led clan forces for so many years?

"Sounds like you’re the only one with courage," Qian Zhong snorted coldly, also raising her hand, not to mention the Yao Family’s grandeur; having already secluded themselves, what does she have to worry about?

Almost simultaneously, Feng Jun, Yi Jue, and Cang Jing also raised their hands.

Most cultivators might have various flaws, but there are some principles that must be upheld.

Cang Jing True Immortal further expressed, "I will contact Xuanshui’s subordinate sects right away... If they’re Evil Cultivators, we definitely won’t let them go."

Yi Jue shook her head, "Don’t alert the snake in the grass, let’s just wait... Who can possibly wipe us all out?"

Her statement was full of bravado, and strictly speaking, among the five people, she and Feng Jun were the most dangerous. Those two True Lords were not to be mentioned, and Feng Jun’s means of escape might even surpass that of True Lords.

Qian Zhong also looked at her with appreciation and then spoke, "Mountain Master Feng, this Soul Liquid is a good item, what do you think?"

The Yin Spirit Bead from the Emergence Stage is excellent, but its effect is rather singular, and few can use it. The Pure Yin Lake Water is also great with broader applicability, but its grade is slightly lower. Soul Liquid... lies between the two, so she naturally asks.

Xuanyuan Buqi immediately remarked, "As long as you need it, the refining process... can be entrusted to me."

Feng Jun looked at Qian Zhong, then at Xuanyuan Buqi, and couldn’t help but smile, "Are you two True Lords rushing to clear your accounts?"

Qian Zhong kept silent, but Xuanyuan Buqi, being eloquent, replied with a smile, "It’s not about clearing accounts, the value of this Soul Liquid is not quite sufficient... Just consider it as our goodwill."

Actually, the usage range of Soul Liquid is quite broad. These four or five cubic meters of Soul Liquid, which originated from a Soul Body in the Emergence Stage, could easily sell for tens of thousands of upper spirit stones in the market. The key is that it’s priceless and hard to find, and both the Xuanyuan Family and the Yao Family could fully utilize it.

However, True Lord Buqi would rather use it to forge connections - clearing accounts is not urgent; getting closer first is the prudent course.

Those interest relationships are not mentioned; just considering that Feng Jun, with a glance, could see that the original owner of the Treasure Seeking Snake’s Soul Body had already fallen, and only then did it advance to Emergence, that uncanny insight merits investment.

Feng Jun thought for a moment and still shook his head with a smile, "Forget it, I don’t need it for now, let’s leave it for those who do."

Yi Jue couldn’t help but ask, "Can I have a bit? I’ll trade for it... My cultivation of Spirit Plants needs some."

Elder Cang Jing blinked her eyes but hesitated to speak. She also wanted the Soul Liquid, but... felt embarrassed to ask.

"Each of us should get a share," Qian Zhong was not a petty person either. The Yao family’s reasons for hiding from the world are manifold, but like the Xuanyuan family, their lack of subsequent strength is the primary cause. Resource factors exist too, but they’re not as crucial.

Thus, she generously declared, "It’s rare for us to meet together, each of us gets one-fifth, with True Lord Buqi responsible for refining it."

You really know how to command people! Xuanyuan Buqi nodded with a smile, "That’s just as it should be; Qian Zhong Daoist spent the Lightning Pearl’s."

Cang Jing True Immortal mumbled, "I didn’t do anything though."

While she very much wanted it, she understood the importance of restraint; at least Yi Jue was Feng Jun’s... well, something, and she had no right to take it for free.

However, although Qian Zhong wasn’t as adept at speaking as Xuanyuan Buqi, her eloquence was not bad either. She laughed and said, "Don’t be shy, if we encounter any tricky adversary later, we’ll count on Xuanshui Sect to take the lead."

Actually, it was just giving an excuse. Whether Xuanshui Sect could bring out a True Lord was still uncertain, let alone a mere subordinate sect.

However, since a True Lord offered an excuse, Elder Cang Jing couldn’t remain ungrateful, could she? She respectfully cupped her hands, "Then thank you, True Lords, for your generosity. I will definitely report the associated karma of this matter to the sect."

"Don’t bother," Xuanyuan Buqi suddenly got anxious, the mistake he had made, how could he let the other party repeat it? "I tried to invite Luan Xiong True Sage from Jinwu, and got berated; don’t you know why?"

Elder Cang Jing understood immediately and nodded crisply, "It was my error. Regarding the karma of the Soul Devouring Treasure Seeking Snake, I will thoroughly explain when I return to the sect, not mentioning a single word about anything else."

"Alright then," Xuanyuan Buqi laughed and waved his hand, "Consider it hush money we’ve given you; but if you spread it further after accepting it... wouldn’t that be inappropriate."

Elder Cang Jing nodded repeatedly, "Alright, rest assured, senior, I can swear upon my cultivation path..."

"No need," Xuanyuan Buqi waved his hand with a straightforward response, "We trust you."

"Tsk," Qian Zhong couldn’t help but scoff at the sight, "Your Xuanyuan family... really loves playing this game."

This time, Xuanyuan Buqi wouldn’t let her off, rolling his eyes and retorting, "In the end, you’re just jealous because you don’t naturally know how to smooth things over."

Qian Zhong raised her eyebrows as if to retort, but Feng Jun suddenly spoke up, "Alright, someone’s coming!"

Both True Lords immediately halted their conversation and released their Divine Sense simultaneously.

A few seconds later, the two withdrew their Divine Sense and couldn’t help but exchange glances: indeed, someone was coming.

At the same time, they felt a bit uncertain inside, wondering what means Mountain Master Feng possessed, since neither of them realized someone was approaching, yet he did?