Overbearing Immortal Doctor Chapter 1321 - 1420: Dissolution of Illusions

With the Xifu Sect disciples vanishing from sight, Qin Feng permitted a subtle curl of his lips, his fists tightening. A formidable strike was then unleashed downwards. A sharp cry abruptly pierced the tranquility of the forest.

He cast an indifferent gaze upon the fallen body at his feet, Qin Feng delicately touched his lips, a flicker of bloodlust tinging his expression. "To intend my death, one must brace for their own demise. The Xifu Sect’s ambition to kill me? Hmph, even the Five Forces combined would fall short, you are nowhere near enough!"

Only a select few, from the highest echelons to the lowest ranks of the Xifu Sect, posed a genuine threat. Furthermore, he possessed two trump cards that would ensure his safe return to Yuan Country.

Within the dense confines of the mountain woods, a disciple of the West Gate was in a desperate flight, his movements laced with embarrassment. From time to time, he would cast fearful glances into the shadowed forest behind him, as if pursued by ferocious beasts.

After an extended period of running, the Xifu Sect disciple looked up towards a visible glimmer of light not far ahead, his face alight with elation. The moment he escaped this cursed forest, he could summon his comrades for aid, and the fear of the approaching King Yanluo, who trailed behind him, would vanish.

The corpse from earlier surged forward. The Ween Sect disciple leaped with a slight bounce, using the trunk of a tree to propel himself. Suddenly, the corpse shot towards the distant light, its escape velocity markedly increasing.

The approaching light intensified the West Law Sect disciple's ecstasy. However, after a brief interval, the elation abruptly froze. To his astonishment, the West Buddha Sect disciple beheld a dark silhouette directly at the opening ahead.

A momentary flash of surprise crossed his features, and the West Rune Sect disciple hastily veered to the side.

Regrettably, Qin Feng's swiftness proved overwhelming. The instant he perceived a shadow, it blurred past him. A powerful gust of wind, accompanied by an ominous rumble of thunder, struck the chest of the West Gate disciple with brutal force.

"Bang!" The dull impact caused the West Rune Sect disciples' pupils to constrict dramatically, their chests convulsing inward.

The immense force slammed the corpse of the West Rune Sect disciple onto the ground. Earth and debris flew, and a gruesome mixture of blood and spilled innards sprayed outwards.

With eyes wide open, gazing at the figure now standing before him, the West Law Sect disciple's pupils suddenly dilated.

"I have been anticipating your arrival," the Xifu Sect disciple uttered, his body now impaled by a long sword, rendering him immobile.

Qin Feng briefly closed his eyes, gazing out the window. From the captured Xifu Sect disciple, he had learned that the entire Xifu Sect, led by their Sect Leader and three Elders, had moved out, effectively sealing all major escape routes. His current location was within Wu Yuan, under the purview of the three Elders of the West Law Sect. These three Elders, operating within Wu Yuan, were the strongest among those at the True Essence Four Layers. With Qin Feng's current capabilities, escaping their grasp would be a simple matter.

He cast another glance at the lifeless body lying on the ground. Qin Feng's toe lightly pressed against a branch. "Should you dare employ all four methods to track me, I shall first sever your path, and then depart with Lan Yue. You may then leisurely search for me within Canghong Mountain!"

"Damn it! Damn it!"

Within a large tent situated somewhere in the Canghong Mountain Range, Xie Zhenshan, upon receiving the latest intelligence from his subordinates, erupted in anger, smashing the teacup in his hand into fragments. His furious voice echoed.

Observing Xie Zhenshan's wrath, the high-ranking officials within the West Mao Sect tent remained in profound silence. At this juncture, no one dared to incur his displeasure further.

"In a mere three days, we have sustained the loss of nearly fifty individuals. The majority were elites from the Virtual Meta Realm, accompanied by two experts from the True Primordial Realm. At this attrition rate, will any members remain within the West Gate?" Xie Zhenshan panted, his words laced with fury.

A palpable silence fell upon the attendees, their gazes meeting one another wordlessly.

"I had not anticipated that young scoundrel to be so utterly ruthless. His power level must surpass the True Essence Four Level. Such formidable strength, lying in wait and launching ambushes from the shadows. How can we possibly contend with him?" Old Wu Zang Lu, gazing at the quiet hall, cleared his throat dryly. He took pride in being the most insightful among the three Elders, frequently offering counsel to Xie Zhenshan. This particular meeting had been convened by Xie Zhenshan for the express purpose of devising strategies.

"The True Essence Four Layers are not insurmountable. That scoundrel is far too cunning. He ambushes whenever an opportunity arises and retreats into hiding when it does not, damn him!" Slamming his palm heavily on the table, Xie Zhenshan roared, "If we could ascertain his current whereabouts, the task would be considerably simpler. Elder Wu, do you have any proposals?"

A subtle smile graced Zang Lu's countenance as he slowly articulated, "As long as we secure sufficient manpower, locating him will cease to be an insurmountable challenge." After all, his operations were confined to the vicinity of the Canghong Mountain Range, and the vastness of the untamed forest presented too many secure hiding spots. However, with our present troop strength, we are woefully inadequate. Therefore, perhaps we should issue a recruitment mission in Canghong City to enlist a large contingent for a joint search operation?"

Xie Zhenshan listened, his face immediately brightening with delight: "An excellent idea! Precisely how many individuals do you propose we recruit?"

Zang Lu pondered for a moment before stating, "If each team comprises ten individuals conducting a search, with ample separation between them, a carpet-like sweep will ensure that even if the target's power is limited, an immediate kill is unlikely. Regardless of the signal's authenticity, any nearby children can transmit it, leaving them with no escape. However, Canghong Mountain is vast. To achieve this, we'll need to enlist approximately 35,000 individuals!"

"Thirty-five thousand?" Xie Zhenshan’s lips curled in disbelief.

While he commanded a significant force within Canghong City, it represented merely a fraction of the Ween Sect's entirety. The majority of the sect’s resources were channeled to the Sect Leader, leaving the West Fu Sect somewhat constrained financially. A task involving 35,000 people would incur substantial spirit stone costs.

Seemingly grasping Xie Zhenshan's apprehension, Zang Lu quickly added, "These 35,000 don't need to be cultivators; even ordinary individuals capable of walking will suffice. Firstly, they are inexpensive and won't deplete our resources. Secondly, the Xifu Sect possesses its own experts. Once the child's location is pinpointed, we can handle the situation ourselves without needing to hire additional help."

Xie Zhenshan offered a smile, remarking, "Indeed, if ordinary folk can be procured for mere dozens of spirit stones, the overall expense won't be excessive. It's up to you. Return to the city swiftly and begin recruitment."

"Sect Leader!"

At that very moment, a frantic voice echoed into the camp, accompanied by a rushing figure.

"Sect Leader, three elders have been slain by swords! The entire patrol route under their command has been wiped out!"

"What!?" Both Xie Zhenshan and Zang Lu's expressions contorted in shock.

"He is truly ruthless! To launch a preemptive strike amidst our encirclement and suppression efforts!" Zang Lu's voice deepened with gravity.

"Old Wu, before reaching Kanhong City, recall your forces to prevent further ambushes by that brat. Then, expedite the recruitment for the mountain search. If the numbers are insufficient, recruit 100,000 people! Man by man, person by person, we will search. No matter how expansive Canghong Mountain is, we'll mobilize enough people to comb every inch. That child will have nowhere to hide, and I will personally ensure their demise!" Xie Zhenshan declared through clenched teeth.

"Cease all existing searches and seal every escape route. They must not allow him to flee Canghong Mountain."

At the mountain's base, Qin Feng leaned against a colossal rock, his eyes closed in rest.

He had not anticipated the Ximen Sect to be so utterly prepared. No sooner had he dispatched the third elder of the Ximen Sect, Wu Yuan, than he had immediately sought out Lan Yue, intending to spirit her away from Canghong Mountain. However, upon returning to their intended escape route, he found it inexplicably swarming with more guards.

The moment Wu Yuan fell, the Ximen Sect had promptly mobilized all disciples for a mountain-wide search, effectively sealing all exits once more. This strategy, while not immediately revealing his location, rendered any escape impossible for the time being.

Consequently, Qin Feng found himself compelled to once again conceal Lan Yue within a secret haven he had previously discovered.

"Hmm?" Abruptly, Qin Feng's eyes slowly fluttered open, his right eyelid exhibiting a peculiar twitch.