"Acting?"
Han Feng furrowed his brows slightly as he scanned the numerous experts forming hand seals in mid-air. All of them appeared calm, showing no signs of panic at his sudden arrival. Each one looked at him, the renowned Medicine Emperor Han Feng, with mockery in their eyes.
To achieve the best "fishing" effect, Mu Chen not only catalyzed the Yin-Yang Dual Flames he possessed but also had Su Qian and Hu Qian cooperate with him in putting on a show.
Mu Chen had done a great favor for the inner court of Jia Nan Academy, and faced with his request, Su Qian and Hu Qian agreed without hesitation. This led to the scene that unfolded when Han Feng and his group appeared.
"Not good, this is a trap."
Han Feng frowned, no longer caring about the experts from the Black-Corner Region he had gathered. Instinctively, he flapped his wings, intending to flee back to his Maple City.
Buzz
Han Feng transformed into a streak of light, but just as he flew a hundred meters, he was intercepted by a flame of black and white, forcing him to halt.
"Where are you going?"
A crisp voice emerged from the Yin-Yang Dual Flames. The voice was clear, yet it carried a sharpness that seemed capable of cutting through one's soul.
"Has the Strange Fire developed intelligence?" A man in a blood-red robe beside Han Feng exclaimed in shock.
"No, it's a person," Han Feng corrected.
Han Feng's expression was extremely grim. As an alchemist, his soul awareness far surpassed that of ordinary people. He could sense that within the dazzling black and white flames, there was a human.
"A person?" Fan Lao frowned deeply.
Fan Lao, clad in the blood-red robe, furrowed his brows even more. To exist within such terrifying flames, just how powerful must this person be?
The black and white flames began to converge, and Mu Chen's figure finally appeared before Han Feng.
"Who are you?" Han Feng asked with a grave expression.
"A mere sixth-grade Medicine Emperor is not qualified to know my name," Mu Chen said indifferently, then added, "Han Feng, hand over your Strange Fire, and I can spare your lives."
"You don't seem like a fool, so why do you always treat us as fools? If I hand over the Strange Fire, do you really think I'll be safe?" Han Feng sneered coldly.
Han Feng narrowed his eyes, flicked his fingers, and a deep blue flame, resembling clear lake water, eerily emerged from his body.
The deep blue flame was quite peculiar, appearing to flow like a pool of clear water. However, the terrifying temperature around it clearly indicated that this was not water but a type of flame.
"A Strange Fire?"
Su Qian was momentarily stunned, not expecting Han Feng to possess a Strange Fire as well. Now he fully understood Mu Chen's intention. The so-called "fishing" was actually targeting such a big fish!
Mu Chen sighed, "Ah, I never lie, yet no one ever believes me. Fine, since you insist on seeking death, I'll dirty my hands today."
"Treading the Void!"
Several startled voices rang out from the surrounding forest. Even Fan Lao, the Blood Sect Leader, noticed that Mu Chen had no wings and was hovering in mid-air.
"Battle Venerate!"
The term representing the pinnacle of strength escaped Fan Lao's lips.
Mu Chen's ability to tread the void indicated that his cultivation had at least reached the level of a Battle Venerate. In contrast, they were merely Martial Ancestors or Battle Emperors, not even in the same league as Mu Chen.
It's worth noting that Battle Venerates could wield the Space Lock, making their combat power far superior to that of Martial Ancestors and Battle Emperors.
"Young man, I was blinded by greed and misled by Han Feng's instigation. I acted foolishly in a moment of confusion."
Fan Lao knelt before Mu Chen, even with his Battle Emperor cultivation, he immediately begged for mercy, "Let me go, and I swear that neither I nor any disciple of the Blood Sect will ever set foot in Jia Nan Academy again."
Fan Lao was truly terrified. Despite his usual ruthlessness, people like him, who are usually the most vicious, are also the most afraid of death. Faced with a Battle Venerate like Mu Chen, Fan Lao was genuinely scared.
"Get lost!" Mu Chen said indifferently.
"Thank you, young man." Fan Lao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and fled the area at top speed without looking back.
"Young man!"
As Fan Lao left, several voices emerged from the forest surrounding the outer court of Jia Nan Academy. Among them were the Gold and Silver Elders, as well as leaders of other sects. Their strength was at least at the level of Battle Kings, with the Gold and Silver Elders reaching the level of Martial Ancestors. However, they were still no match for Mu Chen, a Battle Venerate.
"You all…" Han Feng was furious, pointing at the Gold and Silver Elders and others.
"Han Feng, the conditions you promised were indeed tempting, but what's the point of having those pills if I lose my life?" Elder Gold responded coldly.
"Han Feng, don't blame us brothers," the silver-robed elder said, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Mu Chen. To prevent Han Feng from seeking revenge later, he added, "It's all because he is a Battle Venerate. Even if we brothers join forces, we are no match for him. If there was any hope of winning, we would have fought to the death with you. But in this situation, it's simply impossible."
"Young man, you see…"
The Gold and Silver Elders responded to and comforted Han Feng while casting pleading glances at Mu Chen.
"Get lost."
Mu Chen swept his gaze over the experts from the Black-Corner Region that Han Feng had gathered and said indifferently, "Those who don't want to die, get lost!"
Whoosh
The sound of breaking air echoed around as the Gold and Silver Elders and other experts who had come to aid Han Feng all fled in a flash. Thus, only the Medicine Emperor Han Feng remained in the field.
Han Feng stared at Mu Chen. He possessed a Strange Fire, and so did Mu Chen. He was a Battle Emperor, while Mu Chen was a Battle Venerate. His heart was filled with despair, and he asked unwillingly, "Who exactly are you?"
Mu Chen looked at Han Feng with disdain and said coldly, "A dying man is not worthy of knowing my name."
Mu Chen raised his hand, and the surrounding fire elements rippled. Learning from past experiences, this time Mu Chen did not use the Yin-Yang Dual Flames to wield the power of fire laws. Under his control, the fire energy condensed into a blade.
"Even so, I won't just wait for death." Han Feng's face twisted in struggle as his soul power surged. Just as he was about to shape the Strange Fire to attack Mu Chen, he found that he could no longer move.
Space Lock!
The three words representing the divine ability of a Battle Venerate appeared in Han Feng's mind. Completely immobilized, Han Feng was like a living target. His eyes filled with terror as he could only watch the fire blade draw closer and closer. Finally, the blade passed through his body, incinerating his flesh in an instant, leaving no trace of his remains.
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