Peerless Martial Soul Chapter 6036: It’s not over!

After all, the specific nature of this star beast remained a mystery to them, making it uncertain whether the creature would target the solitary Chen Feng or the two of them together.

Chen Feng, however, shook his head in confusion after scouring the thicket of trees.

Aside from their presence, the dense forest was devoid of any other living souls.

This discovery caused his strategy to crumble instantly.

Observing this, Ye Changgeng gave an appreciative nod and remarked with a grin: "This brother has truly used his wits to devise such a plan."

He had finally grasped the logic behind Chen Feng's intentions.

If they could capture several monsters—provided there were enough living beings, perhaps numbering in the hundreds or thousands—the situation would change.

Since that star beast could only slaughter one target at a time, the odds of any single individual being picked, and thus the chances of surviving long enough to gain intel, were minimal.

This would grant them ample time to conduct observations.

Furthermore, by witnessing the star beast's killing method a few more times, they would surely decipher its behavioral patterns.

Chen Feng cast a peculiar glance at him.

The concept was elementary. Had Ye Changgeng really never considered it himself?

Nevertheless, he kept his thoughts to himself.

Suddenly, a wave of intense, sickening dread washed over Chen Feng’s heart.

He retreated several paces immediately, distancing himself from Ye Changgeng and Han Qingjing, and growled in a low tone: "That beast is here again."

The moment the words left his lips, a freezing chill gripped his body, and that sensation of needles pricking his back returned.

Chen Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of profound helplessness:

"Why did this star beast lock onto me again? Is there no end to this?"

The star beast seemed to have developed a particular obsession with him, having targeted him twice out of four occurrences.

Without a second thought, Chen Feng struck his own shadow with a powerful palm.

He had already pinpointed the star beast's location.

Reacting with lightning speed, Ye Changgeng and Han Qingjing unleashed their techniques simultaneously.

In the following breath, the combined offensive of Ye Changgeng and Han Qingjing slammed violently into Chen Feng’s shadow.

The shadow instantly warped under the impact.

It distorted and began to crumble, shattered from a cohesive silhouette into fragmented pieces.

Yet, it did not vanish or fully disintegrate.

Instead, after a brief moment of stabilization, it began to twist and reform, steadily returning to its original shape.

Chen Feng could sense that the star beast lurking within the shadow had remained entirely unscathed.

Conversely, Chen Feng felt as though he had sustained a devastating blow, coughing up a mouthful of fresh blood.

A multitude of wounds erupted across his body in an instant!

Even though his body began recovering at a phenomenal rate, the injuries he sustained were still severe.

Ye Changgeng cried out in shock: "Our attack landed squarely on the main body, yet it didn't harm the star beast at all!"

The faces of the group turned grim.

This star beast was concealed perfectly within the shadows.

Refusing to attack meant certain death at its hands. However, attacking the shadow was the same as striking the host's body, which was essentially an act of suicide.

Everyone was trapped in a dire predicament, unsure of how to proceed.

But at that moment, a cold light flickered in Han Qingjing’s eyes as she spoke sharply: "Brother, why are you just standing there?"

Without the slightest hesitation, she made a swift flick of her fingers.

Immediately, the three jade hairpins fastened in her hair shot forward in unison.

The three pins were crafted from jasper, white jade, and red jade.

As they spun through the air, they expanded dozens of times in size, transforming into three massive swords over two meters in length.

They were incredibly sharp, radiating brilliant glows of crimson, white, and emerald.

One glance was enough to confirm their devastating power.

She gestured forward, and three claps of thunder suddenly detonated in the air!

Boom!

Amidst the roaring thunder, the three giant swords lunged fiercely toward Chen Feng, poised to impale him in the next heartbeat.

Han Qingjing commanded coldly: "Brother, don't just stand there! Get that item out!"

"Since the star beast has merged with his shadow, if we kill him now, the beast will be temporarily trapped within his shadow."

It became clear that Han Qingjing intended to seize this moment to execute Chen Feng, showing no regard for his life.

In her mind, if Chen Feng died, his shadow would eventually fade. By then, the star beast would be momentarily pinned within the shadow, giving them the chance to seal it permanently.

Hearing this, Ye Changgeng did not waver and fixed a predatory gaze on Chen Feng.

Simultaneously, an egg-sized stone appeared in his palm. It was translucent and pulsed with a blue, fluorescent light.

Just looking at the stone gave one the sensation that their soul was being drawn into it.

Clearly, this was the artifact intended to seal the star beast.

Chen Feng’s pupils contracted as he gritted his teeth, staring intensely at Ye Changgeng and Han Qingjing.

Only now did he realize his miscalculation.

As it turned out, Han Qingjing was the true authority of this duo.

Ye Changgeng was merely the face of the operation.

The ruthlessness, tactical precision, and sheer resolve Han Qingjing displayed were of the highest caliber.

While staring them down, Chen Feng’s mind raced, searching for a way to break through this crisis.

In an instant, he had fallen into a most desperate and lethal trap.

However, Chen Feng had mentally braced for such a possibility.

He knew full well that once the star beast marked him, Ye Changgeng and Han Qingjing would likely turn on him.

From their perspective, trading the life of an insignificant stranger to secure the star beast was a bargain they couldn't refuse.

At this moment, Chen Feng was besieged from both inside and out.

The star beast within his shadow began to seep into his physical form.

A bone-chilling cold spread through him; his limbs grew numb and began to stop responding to his will.

Han Qingjing’s incoming strike was so ferocious that it sent shivers down his spine, triggering a vague, ominous premonition.

He understood perfectly that if he delayed for even a few more seconds, he might not die from the star beast’s possession, but his body would certainly be obliterated by Han Qingjing’s attack.

Chen Feng let out a soft sigh.

"I hadn't intended to reveal my hidden card so soon, but it seems I have no choice now."

Han Qingjing watched Chen Feng with a wary expression.

Yet, a hint of ease lingered in her eyes.

To her, the outcome was already decided.

Her sudden betrayal had caught him off guard; Chen Feng had no hope of evading it.

This specific technique was a top-tier art within her Sect, one that even her master had lauded.

It was more than enough to kill Chen Feng in a single breath!

Her timing was flawless. The moment Chen Feng died, his shadow would linger for a split second before vanishing.

In that precise window, Ye Changgeng would crush the treasure to seal the shadow, and by extension, the star beast trapped within it.