Chapter 52: Parting Ways
Translator: Krukist
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"What... what kind of sorcery did you use?"
Ye Feng's crimson eyes were filled with fear as he glared at Wang Feng, roaring in anger.
He wanted to struggle, but his body was completely devoid of strength, as if he had become an ordinary mortal. He didn't even know how to struggle anymore, reduced to nothing but helpless rage.
Wunian, however, had already regained his composure. His eyes were fixed on Wang Feng, shining with a brilliant light.
To be honest, after agreeing to follow Wang Feng earlier, Wunian had felt a twinge of regret, thinking he had acted too impulsively. But now, that regret was completely gone.
"I told you, he is yours to kill. Once he's dead, your vengeance will be complete. Letting go is both an end and a beginning," Wang Feng said softly, ignoring Ye Feng's hysterical outburst and looking at Wunian instead.
Wunian nodded. He walked slowly to Ye Feng, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha. Fellow disciples, Wunian has avenged you. Do not linger in the afterlife; go to the Pure Land in peace."
With those words, Wunian brought his palm down. Ye Feng's head exploded in an instant, blood splattering all over Wunian, making him look eerily sinister. Yet, Wunian's heart was at peace.
"Yunfei, collect their Demon Sealing Tokens. Distribute their points among yourselves," Wang Feng said, turning to Mu Yunfei after Ye Feng fell.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Without hesitation, Mu Yunfei collected the Demon Sealing Tokens from Ye Feng and the other Flying Feather Sect disciples. He then glanced at Wunian, who nodded, allowing Mu Yunfei to also collect the tokens from the Formless Sect disciples.
This time, they had gained a total of 60,000 points. Wang Feng didn't take any for himself, and neither did Mu Yunfei. Instead, the points were evenly distributed among Ling Feiwu, Li Tianxin, and Li Hei, giving each of them 20,000 points.
Apart from Wunian, who had 23,000 points, Mu Yunfei and Wang Feng were now at the bottom of the rankings.
But Wang Feng didn't mind. He waved his hand, instructing Mu Yunfei and the others to help Wunian bury the Formless Sect disciples. Once that was done, he led the group away, leaving behind a scene of devastation.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
About fifteen minutes after Wang Feng and his group left, several figures descended from the sky, landing in the area. They looked around at the destruction, their faces filled with shock.
"Your Highness, we're too late. The battle is already over," one of the disciples accompanying Crown Prince Yu Fei said.
The Crown Prince didn't respond immediately. His eyes scanned the ruins, his expression grave. Just from the state of the battlefield, he could tell how intense the battle had been. It had to have been at least a Mid-Stage Sovereign Realm fight, if not stronger.
"Your Highness, look!" one of the disciples suddenly exclaimed, pointing at something in the distance.
The Crown Prince and the others followed his gaze, their expressions turning grim. There, lying on the ground, were several bodies.
One of the disciples quickly moved to examine the bodies. After a moment, his expression changed, and he hurried back to the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, the dead are disciples of the Flying Feather Sect. From the residual energy on their bodies, it seems they were killed by a demonic entity."
"And...?"
"Ye Feng, the top genius of the Flying Feather Sect, is also dead. His death was... brutal. His head is gone, but his Demon Sealing Token is still here. However, it's empty—all his points are gone."
Hearing this, Crown Prince Yu Fei and the other disciples were visibly shaken. They all knew Ye Feng. Even the Crown Prince had to acknowledge Ye Feng's strength, and the other disciples had always been wary of him.
Yet, such a formidable genius had been killed so brutally, and his head was missing? Who could have done this? Who dared to kill a top genius of the Flying Feather Sect? And who possessed such terrifying strength?
From the fact that Ye Feng's Demon Sealing Token had been emptied, the Crown Prince and the others knew that Ye Feng had been killed by someone, not a demonic beast.
"Whoever could kill a top genius so ruthlessly must be incredibly powerful. We must be cautious moving forward," Crown Prince Yu Fei said. Even he, the Crown Prince, couldn't afford to be careless in the face of such a threat.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
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Wang Feng was unaware that Crown Prince Yu Fei had arrived shortly after they left. If he had known, he might have stayed to exchange a few words with the Crown Prince.
At the moment, Wang Feng and his group were heading deeper into the Demon Sealing Grounds. Wunian, walking behind Wang Feng, was filled with gratitude.
Wang Feng had not only helped him take revenge but had also given him the Purple Spirit Profound Flower, a treasure that even Profound Sovereign experts would covet. Wunian knew that if it had been him, he wouldn't have been so generous.
Although Wunian still felt some uncertainty about joining the Divine Immortal Sect, it didn't diminish his respect for Wang Feng.
"Only one day has passed. There are still two days left before the Demon Sealing Conference ends. During these two days, you will train on your own," Wang Feng suddenly stopped and turned to address Mu Yunfei and the others.
"Sect Master, what about you?" Mu Yunfei and the others were startled and quickly asked.
"I plan to explore the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. From here on, you will proceed on your own. My only requirement is that you dominate the top five spots on the Demon Sealing Rankings," Wang Feng said, his tone serious.
He was deeply curious about the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. Since the Demon Sealing Conference didn't restrict participants from leaving the Demon Sealing Grounds, he decided to take this opportunity to explore the depths of the ancient land.
Besides, young eagles must learn to fly on their own. If they always stayed by his side, Mu Yunfei and the others would never truly grow.
With their current strength, no one in the Demon Sealing Grounds could pose a threat to them. Even peak Sovereign Realm demonic beasts wouldn't be able to withstand the combined strength of the five of them. As long as they were careful, they would be fine.
Moreover, Wang Feng still couldn't fully grasp Li Hei's true strength. Even with his own cultivation at the peak of the Profound Sovereign Realm, he couldn't see through Li Hei. If danger arose, Li Hei would likely be able to handle it.
Hearing Wang Feng's words, Mu Yunfei and the others fell silent. They couldn't stop Wang Feng, nor could they follow him. The depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods were too dangerous for them. The pressure alone would crush them.
"Sect Master, rest assured. We will not disappoint you. We will dominate the top five spots on the Demon Sealing Rankings and bring glory to the Divine Immortal Sect!" After a moment of silence, Mu Yunfei and the others replied respectfully. Even Wunian, though still adjusting, echoed their words.
Only Li Hei remained silent, his usual aloof expression unchanged as he gave a slight nod.
"The five of you must stick together. I hope you will treat the Divine Immortal Sect as your true home and see each other as comrades you can rely on," Wang Feng said, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Mu Yunfei and the others were equally reluctant to part ways, but they didn't want to make things difficult for Wang Feng. They nodded in agreement.
"If I don't return in two days, leave the Demon Sealing Grounds and find Elder Ximen and the others. Remember, the Divine Immortal Sect fears no one. If anyone dares to provoke you, kill them—even if it's the Crown Prince. If you can't win, run. There's no shame in preserving your lives. As long as you're alive, there's hope for everything."
Wang Feng gave his final instructions. He didn't know what he would encounter in the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods or if he would return on time. He needed to make sure everything was arranged before he left.
Ever since arriving at the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods, Wang Feng had felt a strange calling, urging him to venture deeper into the land. This was why he decided to explore the depths now, rather than waiting until after the Demon Sealing Conference.
If it were just curiosity, Wang Feng wouldn't have left Mu Yunfei and the others behind. But the calling had grown stronger, making him impatient to investigate.
"Sect Master, go in peace. We understand," Mu Yunfei said loudly.
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Wang Feng gave Mu Yunfei a cold glance but said nothing. With a flicker of movement, he disappeared into the distance.
"Senior Brother, you've been marked by the Sect Master," Li Tianxin teased, a playful smile on her face.
"I just hope the Sect Master returns safely. No one has ever ventured into the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods before," Mu Yunfei murmured, his eyes filled with concern as he gazed in the direction Wang Feng had gone.
Although he trusted Wang Feng and knew how formidable he was, the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods were too mysterious. Even the three emperors of the Three Great Empires had never dared to enter. Now that Wang Feng was heading into that forbidden zone, Mu Yunfei couldn't help but worry.
Hearing Mu Yunfei's words, Li Tianxin fell silent. Even Wunian's expression grew heavy. He hadn't expected that, just after joining the Divine Immortal Sect, Wang Feng would leave—and to such a dangerous place, no less.
"Relax. The Sect Master's abilities are beyond our comprehension. Don't judge him by ordinary standards. What we should focus on is how to dominate the top five spots on the Demon Sealing Rankings. If we fail, the Sect Master will have our heads when he returns," Ling Feiwu said with a laugh, trying to lighten the mood.
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