"Apologies, whether I get that item or not is of no consequence, but you are likely to die by my hand!" the newcomer stated coldly, and instantly Er Niu's heart sank to the bottom.
At the same time, he clearly saw that with this person holding the weapon, there was absolutely no possibility of escape. He could only tell the truth and try to appease the newcomer, which might offer a sliver of hope!
"Who exactly are you?" Er Niu asked hastily, his voice trembling, "Let me at least die a knowing ghost!"
"If you want to know my identity, go down and ask King Yama, he will tell you who I am!" the newcomer cursed coldly, raising his long spear to strike.
Er Niu closed his eyes, awaiting the arrival of death. The next moment, he heard a loud "clang," and a great saber blocked the long spear, rendering it immobile.
Seeing a chance for survival, Er Niu clutched at it like a drowning man and looked towards the rescuer. At this moment, a clear laugh rang out, "My King, I was right, something is indeed happening here!"
"My beauty speaks the truth, if not for you, we would have indeed let them slip away unnoticed!" Ye Feng threw down the great saber, casually drawing a Fangtian Huaji, "Show me your skills, I haven't found an opponent like you in a long time!"
"You court death!" the newcomer snarled, but then recalling that he was no match, his tone softened slightly, "King Chu, I have no past grievances with you, nor present enmity. Please allow me to kill this person, and I shall repay your kindness!"
"Whether you kill this person or not is of no concern to this King. It's merely because I see you as a worthy opponent!" Ye Feng sneered, "If you can defeat me, I'll let you kill him!"
"King Chu truly gives no face at all?" the newcomer suppressed his anger, barely refraining from roaring, "Do you insist on a fight?"
"If you can defeat me, you may deal with him as you wish!" Ye Feng smiled coldly, charging forward with his Overlord Halberd.
Seeing that persuasion was futile, the newcomer wielded his long spear and parried fiercely. The next moment, the Overlord Halberd gave a slight shake, and a crack suddenly appeared on the long spear!
With a "crack," the long spear shattered. Ye Feng casually drew his Fangtian Huaji and threw it, "Here, it's not as if I'm bullying you!"
"Good!" The newcomer's robes fluttered as he caught the Fangtian Huaji and said coldly, "To be able to fight the contemporary Overlord, it is an honor even in death!"
"Rest assured, no matter what, this King will spare your life," Ye Feng said slowly, "Of course, if you can please this King, there's even a chance you can take him away!"
Er Niu trembled inwardly. Few could match Ye Feng's Overlord's divine presence, but this person had killed a fierce tiger with a single spear thrust. He might very well accompany Ye Feng.
"Thank you, King Chu, let us fight!" the newcomer roared, tightening his legs, his warhorse charging forward. Ye Feng did the same, and before long, the sounds of the Fangtian Huaji and the Overlord Halberd clashing echoed.
"Be careful, King Chu!" the newcomer warned. The Fangtian Huaji swung towards Ye Feng's face. It was too late for Ye Feng to defend with his Overlord Spear, so he could only duck low on his horse, and the Fangtian Huaji immediately attacked Wuzhui, the horse.
Wuzhui neighed and pulled back, narrowly dodging the blow. Seizing this opening, Ye Feng swept his Overlord Halberd horizontally. The newcomer, unable to block in time, almost fell from his horse.
However, it was at this moment that the newcomer noticed Er Niu had disappeared. Yet, he was engaged with Ye Feng and unable to split his attention, his expression troubled.
Ye Feng, being as cunning as a seasoned fox, saw the newcomer's dilemma immediately. He drew two arrows and flicked them away casually.
The arrows landed, falling precisely beside Er Niu. Er Niu sat down heavily on the ground. From a distance, a voice called out, "If you still wish to escape, you won't need him, this King will kill you!"
"I dare not!" Er Niu shouted hastily, "I beg King Chu for mercy."
"While this is happening, you should focus on thinking about where the item is, that is what truly matters!" Ye Feng snorted.
The newcomer's face was troubled. After a long moment, he finally said, "If King Chu wishes for him to die, then you should let me do it!"
"Once this King's word is given, it cannot be taken back. Let's settle this with our skills!" Ye Feng, having finally encountered an equally matched opponent, how could he let go so easily?
The long spear struck again. The Overlord Halberd met it, a gust of wind accompanying it. The Fangtian Huaji landed on the Overlord Halberd, and Ye Feng suddenly spun, nearly losing the Fangtian Huaji.
Ye Feng stared coldly at the man before him and said slowly, "Show me your true abilities, otherwise, you'll have no chance to defeat me, and your mission will be left incomplete!"
A seemingly light remark struck the newcomer's heart heavily. He gripped the Fangtian Huaji tightly and shook it violently, causing the Overlord Halberd to spin as well.
At this moment, whoever withdrew first would be at a disadvantage, but if they didn't let go, who knew what might happen.
Sweat dripped from the newcomer's forehead onto the ground. Ye Feng said with a half-jest, "This move is a draw!"
"Alright. I concede defeat to King Chu this time!" the newcomer said with a cold smile. Ye Feng, holding his Overlord Halberd, saw the Fangtian Huaji coming at his face and, disregarding everything else, dismounted.
"Well done," Ye Feng praised, dropping the Overlord Halberd without hesitation and grabbing the Fangtian Huaji, "Die!"
Even with the Fangtian Huaji's strength, it couldn't withstand Ye Feng, who had his feet planted firmly on the ground. The newcomer was abruptly pulled down.
Ye Feng swept the ground with his Overlord Halberd, launching continuous attacks. The newcomer retreated incessantly, only to find himself with nowhere left to retreat. The Fangtian Huaji slammed onto the ground, and he leaped up!
The newcomer's body suddenly landed behind Ye Feng. Ye Feng's eyes shifted, he lowered his waist, and his returning spear shot out instantly.
"Be careful," Ye Feng said with a smile, "or you'll lose!"
"Thank you for the reminder, King Chu!" the newcomer sneered, holding the Fangtian Huaji to block the Overlord Halberd, rendering Ye Feng immobile!
"It seems King Chu is not my match, and is likely to lose!" the newcomer sneered, "Why doesn't King Chu just hand the person over to me, instead of exerting so much effort!"
"That remains to be seen!" Ye Feng sneered, and the Overlord Halberd struck the newcomer's back again.
The newcomer stumbled back a few steps, the Fangtian Huaji almost slipping from his grasp. He crashed into a tree before managing to stabilize himself!
Leaves rained down, rustling. Ye Feng saw the newcomer disappear. When he turned back, a person descended from a tree, "Watch out!"
Ye Feng calmly raised his Overlord Halberd upwards while tightly gripping the Fangtian Huaji with both hands. With a stable stance, he flung the newcomer away. The newcomer's face darkened. He simply dropped the Fangtian Huaji and attacked with both hands. Ye Feng grabbed them and flung him away.
The newcomer was violently thrown out and slammed into a tree, coughing up blood. "I lost!"
"If that is the case, please depart. If we meet again in the future, we can drink and appreciate flowers at leisure!" Ye Feng said indifferently.
"Alright, I bid farewell to King Chu once more," the newcomer slowly retreated. Diao Chan covered her mouth and smiled, "Indeed, my King is the most powerful. Such a master has lost to my King!"
"My beauty, you jest. This King was nearly defeated by this person several times!" Ye Feng then turned and raised his voice towards Er Niu's direction, "Tell me what that item is, and perhaps I will spare your life!"
The newcomer's face changed. He grabbed the Fangtian Huaji and charged directly at Diao Chan. Ye Feng's face shifted, "My beauty, you actually broke your word!"
"Has King Chu ever heard that we are honorable? To complete my master's mission, I can naturally resort to any means!" the newcomer moved towards Diao Chan, his actions not ceasing.
"My beauty, this King will save you!" Ye Feng shouted, his movements quickening. However, they had already opened a distance, and it was too late.
The next moment, Ye Feng mounted Wuzhui and galloped away urgently. However, he suddenly fell to the ground, feeling no strength in his body. Ye Feng's fury erupted, "You, despicable and shameless!"
"King Chu was simply careless," the newcomer smiled faintly, walking step by step towards Diao Chan.
Although Ye Feng was poisoned and weak, he needed to secure a guarantee for himself. Otherwise, if Ye Feng recovered his strength, he would surely perish without a burial place!
As he approached Diao Chan, she remained unhurried. With a slight movement of her finger, an arrow shot out directly. The newcomer, unable to dodge, fell to the ground.
"You, you used such a method!" the newcomer stared at Diao Chan with wide eyes, "Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by everyone!"
Diao Chan gracefully walked up to the newcomer and casually threw the arrow on the ground, saying coldly, "What hero or valiant man am I? I merely saw you bullying King Chu, so I will ensure you have nowhere to be buried."
Ye Feng slowly got up, supporting himself to reach the newcomer, "You fell into my hands, what do you think your consequences will be?"
"At worst, I will die by King Chu's hand, it's not a loss!" the newcomer laughed heartily, "Having done so much, one who walks by the river often will eventually get wet!"
"Good," Ye Feng nodded slightly, "Proceed!"
"Er Niu is gone!" the newcomer exclaimed, and then the leaves rustled. Only the Fangtian Huaji remained on the ground.
"He still escaped!" Ye Feng frowned, staring in the direction they had gone, "There might be future troubles!"
Ye Feng and Diao Chan approached Er Niu. Ye Feng said lightly, "Give me what I want, and I will spare your life. Go back and tell your master that Liangzhou is not a place for him to interfere!"
"King Chu, the item is no longer on me. If you wish to kill me, then do so!" Er Niu knew he couldn't escape and simply bared his neck for the blade.
"Forget it, go back. You are a unfortunate soul, why should this King trouble you!" Ye Feng narrowed his eyes, watching Er Niu leave, "If there's a chance, remember this King!"
"Thank you, King Chu, for sparing my life," Er Niu bowed once and quickly departed.
Once the figure disappeared, Ye Feng collapsed onto the ground, his face as pale as paper.
"My King!" Diao Chan cried out anxiously, "How are you? I, I will go find someone to save you now!"
Ye Feng grabbed Diao Chan and shook his head repeatedly, "Wait, if others know about what happened now, we will both perish without a burial place!"
"King Chu truly has a good disposition, to think I would stumble upon this!"