Qin Feng defeated Xie Zhenshan and gained access to his treasure vault. While the vault contained some valuable items, Qin Feng was primarily interested in recovering specific items for a friend. Xie Zhenshan revealed that a treasure map was hidden in the secret pavilion, which he intended to use to appease a higher authority. Before Qin Feng could fully process this, a blood-covered man arrived, demanding the map and identifying Qin Feng as the killer of Xifu Sect disciples. After a confrontation, Qin Feng killed Xie Zhenshan, who had accused the newcomer of betrayal.
"Jian Yi" The man drenched in blood now turned his gaze towards Qin Feng.
"You recognize me?" Qin Feng met the other's stare with equal coldness.
"Xie Zhenshan spoke of you, but whether you knew him or not is irrelevant now. You are as good as dead." The blood-soaked man declared with confidence, fixing his eyes on Qin Feng. "We should depart quickly, or we'll miss our chance."
"You intend to kill me?" Qin Feng's piercing eyes narrowed for a moment before he finally lowered his voice. His long sword, imbued with a fierce sword qi, sliced through the air, heading for Xie Zhenshan's head.
Sensing Qin Feng's swift and deadly strike, the man in blood raised his hand. Instantly, a powerful gust of wind erupted from the ground. Within this tempest, Qin Feng's attack was effortlessly deflected.
"Is this your strength?" The blood-soaked man let out a cold laugh, charging at Qin Feng. "Stop, Qin Feng."
The opponent was overwhelmingly powerful. As Qin Feng braced himself for a full-blown confrontation, a whooshing sound reminded him of something else.
"Stop!"
The shout did not halt the ongoing battle, but both Qin Feng and the blood-soaked man abruptly ceased their movements.
With a light touch of the ground, the blood-soaked man displayed remarkable agility, leaping onto the apex of a pillar. He then addressed a passerby entering the Treasure Vault, "Lan Yueliang, are you attempting to impede me?"
Hearing that voice, a sense of familiarity washed over me. Looking towards the Qin Dynasty, I saw Lan Yueliang.
"If this sword bears no enmity or hostility towards you, I implore you to cease for my sake." Lan Yueliang's beautiful face betrayed a hint of chill and anger.
The man in blood had been relentlessly pursuing her. She was well aware of their location at the Main Gate of the Fu Sect. Not long ago, upon spotting the Blood Man with Xie Zhenshan, she had hoped the Blood Man would assist in recovering the secret scroll of the Poison Scripture and her master's severed fingers.
Consequently, Xie Zhenshan had returned to the Cultivation Sect, while the blood-soaked man lingered behind with her.
But her plans had not come to fruition.
"Fool, do you truly believe I would fear you!" Qin Feng's voice was icy. Gripping his long sword tightly, cracks rapidly spread from his stance. Utilizing the explosive force, Qin Feng shot towards the Blood Man with immense speed. This was where the fastest chapter began.
"Haha, that remains to be seen!" The man clad in blood clothes guffawed. Moving like a bolt of lightning, his hands swiftly conjured energy seals. Suddenly, vigorous winds and waves converged before him. A dozen stout wind blades materialized in the air, their spiral patterns at the tips enhancing their deadly appearance.
With a gentle flutter of his sleeve, the dozen colossal wind blades dispersed, forming a wide-reaching net that precisely covered every possible evasion path for Qin Feng.
"Boom!"
The onslaught of sword shadows descended like rain, obliterating all the wind blades.
Qin Feng surged through the clearing.
The man in blood clothes knitted his brows, a moment of hesitation crossing his face. With a creak beneath his feet, the wooden floor erupted with colossal wind currents. Simultaneously, the blood-soaked man thrust out his right hand, releasing five streams of pale blue energy that collided directly with Qin Feng's long sword.
Dispelling these five energy projections, Qin Feng bent his knees, his body coiling like a bow. In an instant, he straightened, launching himself like lightning above the head of the man who seemed intent on destruction. Mid-air, he flipped, and with a rush of wind, his rear foot slammed heavily onto the shoulder of his adversary.
"Bang!"
Despite landing the blow, Qin Feng's expression remained devoid of triumph, as if he had struck empty air rather than a physical body.
"You've reached the Sixth Layer of Zhenyuan and think you can harm me?" Feigning a near miss from Qin Feng's strike, the man in hot blood grumbled slightly, then raised his right hand, unleashing a potent column of blue energy directly at Qin Feng's chest.
His long sword materialized before his chest, its five spiritual energies rising to counter the energy column. Although the opponent's attack did not injure Qin Feng, the sheer force of the column was enough to send him reeling backward.
"Hmm? What a robust physique!" The blood-soaked man observed Qin Feng with considerable surprise, tilting his head slightly. An aura far more potent than Qin Feng's own erupted from his body. Instantly, the thick ceiling of the hall fractured, showering sawdust and tiles downwards, revealing the blue sky above.
"It appears I must adopt a more serious approach."
"Stop! If you don't halt your actions, don't blame me for what happens next!" At this critical juncture, Lan Yueliang could no longer refrain from shouting.
The blood-soaked man glanced at Lan Yueliang, his eyes flickering. Finally, the immense pressure he was exerting slowly subsided.
"Very well, I shall grant you this courtesy today. But I advise you not to interfere further, or he will surely die." The blood-soaked man snorted, his gaze drifting towards a corner of the Treasure Vault.
"Baotou, it's mine!"
His palm struck the ground fiercely, dislodging the soil to reveal a gray parchment scroll for all to see.
As eyes fixed on the parchment, Qin Feng's brow furrowed. It appeared the treasure map was quite significant, hinting at a connection between the Shura Sect and the Fu Sect.
"Hahaha, I had originally planned to travel to Xiang River for the treasure map, but I never expected to find it here. It truly is easily obtained!" The man covered in blood guffawed with glee, his greedy gaze locked onto the parchment ahead.
"So, you intend to assist me?" Lan Yueliang glanced coldly towards the moon, a wave of disgust rising within her.
Sensing Lan Yueliang's contempt, the blood-soaked man offered an awkward smile. "Do not be angered; I understand what rests in your heart, and you know it too."
"Oh, perhaps I do not comprehend you entirely," Lan Yueliang responded indifferently.
Lan Yueliang's indifferent demeanor caused the muscles in the man's face to twitch slightly. Finally, he gritted his teeth and declared, "I am heading to Xiang River City to join other holders of the Skyfire Treasure Map for a treasure hunt. If you wish to come, I can escort you!"
"I doubt you can escort this item," Qin Feng's voice cut in suddenly.
"Kid, I'm in a good mood. I'll spare your life; must you insist on meeting your end?" The blood-soaked man rebuked coldly, his intent to kill evident.
"I believe you are the one heading for it." Qin Feng met his gaze, then produced a talisman. "Fool, do you recognize this?"
"Its inscription is at least three levels above Guiyuan. How is this possible?" The Blood Man stared at Qin Feng in disbelief. The Guiyuan inscription was exceedingly rare; even the entire Fu Wen Sect couldn't produce one. He couldn't fathom how a child without parents possessed such a thing. "Kid, the treasure map is in four parts, and one piece is essential. Even if you acquired this, it's useless. Only our Fu Sect or the Shura Sect, along with other major powers, are qualified to seek the treasure. You have squandered such a precious resource."
"I will count to three. If you do not relinquish the treasure map, I will kill you!" Qin Feng commanded coldly, cutting off the Blood Man's words. "If I am provoked into using such a valuable spell, I will slay you purely out of spite!"
"You intend to breach the Fu Sect's gates!"
"One!" Qin Feng uttered softly.
"Alright, alright, wait for me!" The blood-soaked man panicked. Before Qin Feng could utter "two," he dropped the treasure map and fled.
There were four treasure maps in total. The Fu Sect needed to reach Xiang River City. If he lost this piece, he still had opportunities to find the others. Compared to Baotou, little Ming was far more important.
"Hmmph, you wish to kill me?" Qin Feng strode forward, watching the blood-soaked man retreat in disarray.
"Jian Yi, you possess such a precious charm," the blue moon remarked as she appeared.
