Locked by this aura, Yan Lezhang found himself unable to move an inch.
The Great Peng bird’s eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the man before it. With a gentle flick of his finger, the man sent it crashing towards the city wall like a kite with a broken string, shattering the wall into pieces.
Having sensed the Great Peng bird’s murderous intent towards him, Xia Feng showed no mercy and acted decisively.
A massive Great Peng bird plummeted from the sky, described fittingly as a kite with a broken string.
Gulp…
Gou Fugui, who had been following behind, suddenly slammed on the brakes, stabilizing himself and swallowing hard.
He had witnessed firsthand the Great Peng bird, which had been right in front of the man, suddenly freeze. Then, the man had flicked it away with a single finger.
He was certain he hadn’t misseen; it was indeed just one finger.
Gou Fugui’s eyes were practically blinded.
Immortal Emperor!!!
The word suddenly flashed in Gou Fugui’s mind, like lightning striking in broad daylight.
Xia Feng slowly stood up, his gaze fixing on Gou Fugui. Gou Fugui, like prey being stared down, couldn’t help but take a few steps back.
“Be my watch-dog, and you’ll live,” Xia Feng stated sternly, looking at Gou Fugui.
Seeing Gou Fugui reminded him of Doudou. He wondered if Doudou was also suppressed by the Heavenly Dao like himself.
Kylins weren’t even in the Immortal Realm. After arriving, they would be like fish in water, soaring freely.
A qilin mount was undoubtedly the ultimate in the Immortal Realm.
“Which Immortal Emperor are you?” Gou Fugui’s voice trembled slightly.
“That is not for you to ask. You only need to answer whether you agree or not,” Xia Feng’s eyes pierced him.
“I… I agree.” Gou Fugui, without a second thought, reverted to his human form and knelt in mid-air.
In the face of life and death, anyone would choose to live; such a choice was made without deliberation.
He didn’t believe for a moment that he could escape Xia Feng’s attack.
Xia Feng looked at the Great Peng bird, lying half-dead in the ruins, and with a gentle flick of his finger, ended its life.
Witnessing this scene, Gou Fugui gulped again. Fortunately, he looked cute and was taken in by Xia Feng as a watch-dog. Otherwise, he would have met the same fate as the dead bird.
Yin Kangshun’s eyebrows twitched. He was truly fortunate. If he hadn’t known about the Nai Wei Grass back then, his body would have long since rotted away.
Decisive and ruthless—this had always been Xia Feng’s style.
Since he had come, there was no need to show mercy, especially when killing these demon races.
“The rest is up to you. Loot all immortal stones and treasures,” Xia Feng said, then returned to sit on the White Crane.
Without the two Demon Venerables, the remaining were merely a bunch of misfits, no match for Yin Kangshun. Those who deserved to be killed were killed, and those who deserved to be plundered were plundered.
When these demons had previously invaded Empty Void City, they had massacred the entire population. Yin Kangshun felt he had been quite merciful, not having personally killed any ordinary demon.
The entire Demon Splitting City was ransacked. Afterward, everyone returned to Empty Void City.
Upon their return to Empty Void City, Xia Feng’s first act was to help everyone improve their cultivation, especially Dongfang Yongshou, Nangong Tian, and Shangguan Jia.
Of course, for Yu Shumin, who possessed extraordinary talent, Xia Feng provided private tutelage.
“Thank you, Young Master. Shumin will cultivate diligently,” Yu Shumin bowed to Xia Feng.
“I will be in seclusion for a period, perhaps decades, perhaps a century. You should also go into seclusion. I hope to see your growth when I emerge,” Xia Feng prepared to leave Empty Void City for the Pill Sect to refine the Primordial Chaos Pill and then await the summons of the Eastern Emperor Bell.
“Yes, Shumin will definitely cultivate diligently,” Yu Shumin nodded heavily.
“Good. You may go. Call Dongfang Yongshou, Nangong Tian, and Shangguan Jia in,” Xia Feng said to Yu Shumin.
“Yes, Young Master.” Yu Shumin replied, looking back at Xia Feng with lingering glances as she left. Who knew how many years it would be until they met again after this seclusion.
After Yu Shumin departed, the three, Dongfang Yongshou, Nangong Tian, and Shangguan Jia, soon entered.
“Young Master.” The three bowed.
“I am returning to Earth,” Xia Feng announced.
The three were shocked upon hearing this. They could return to Earth?
They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with burning anticipation. They, too, wished to return.
Xia Feng, seeing their thoughts, smiled. “I cannot take you with me. I have a secret method to return to Earth, and only I can use it.”
The three were disappointed but resigned.
“Young Master, when will you be able to come here again?” Dongfang Yongshou asked.
“I don’t know. At least a few decades, at most a century, perhaps even a thousand years,” Xia Feng shook his head.
One year on Earth was equivalent to more than 300 years here, so Xia Feng himself was unsure when he could visit again.
“Alright.” The three nodded. A thousand years was not long; it would pass quickly. They had already spent countless years, their memories of the exact time blurred.
“Do you want me to bring some people from your families?” Xia Feng inquired.
“Yes, of course. It would be good for them to come and gain some experience,” Dongfang Yongshou quickly agreed.
*You lot think you can enjoy yourselves on Earth while I’m slaving away here? Dream on.*
“Yes, we concur,” Nangong Tian and Shangguan Jia added.
“Very well. You should all focus on your seclusion and cultivation. I will leave immediately. Do not mention my affairs to anyone,” Xia Feng instructed.
“Young Master, we understand.” The three nodded.
Following this, Xia Feng declared his seclusion and then departed Empty Void City, heading towards the Pill Sect.
Pill Sect.
“Brother Xia, you’re back.” Lü Siyao’s small face flushed with excitement as she saw Xia Feng return to the Pill Sect.
She had longed for him every day since he left.
“Mm, are you all doing well?” Xia Feng nodded, looking at Wujizi and Lü Siyao.
In the entire Immortal Realm, only Wujizi and Lü Siyao had a close relationship with Xia Feng.
Xia Feng had spent most of his time in the Immortal Realm here, and he would spend the remaining years in the Pill Sect.
“I am doing quite well. Some people, however…” Wujizi chuckled, stroking his beard.
“Master,” Lü Siyao playfully chided him.
“Haha…” Wujizi burst into laughter, then turned to Xia Feng and asked, “Did you obtain the Nai Wei Grass and Yellow Tree Fruit?”
“Yes, I have them. The Nai Wei Grass was snatched from the sect of the Remnant Night Immortal Emperor in the Dark Void Continent,” Xia Feng confirmed with a nod.
“You didn’t encounter Remnant Night Immortal Emperor?” Wujizi inquired.
“I did, and we even fought,” Xia Feng replied with a smile.
Although Xia Feng had returned safely, Lü Siyao’s worried expression was evident upon hearing that he had fought Remnant Night Immortal Emperor.
“It seems you won,” Wujizi mused, stroking his beard.
“It was a draw. He is a mid-stage Immortal Emperor,” Xia Feng clarified.
Wujizi was momentarily stunned, then praised, “You will surely be the foremost person in the Immortal Realm in the future.”
Lü Siyao, listening nearby, nodded repeatedly, agreeing with her master.
Xia Feng smiled and began discussing the refinement of the Primordial Chaos Pill with Wujizi.
The days that followed were spent waiting for the summons of the Eastern Emperor Bell. Xia Feng was finally going home.