C9 Attack

"What is this, if not a threat?"

Xiao Feng was in a bind, with no real options available to him, given that she was Xianyu's master. But then again, the prospect of becoming her disciple wasn't so bad after all.

Having just killed Hai Li and Shan Hongxuan, he knew the Mountain Sea Sect and their allies wouldn't hold Yun Ruo accountable. Similarly, with Lau Ruyan's protection, Xianyu should be safe. The real concern was for himself.

Xiao Feng needed a powerful ally to safeguard both himself and the Cloud Soaring Sect.

Armor Senior, despite his impressive reputation, was no longer whole and couldn't offer him protection.

Moreover, as a leading power in the Eastern Divine Continent, the resources and various assets of the Mountain Sea Sect were exactly what he needed.

Despite his luck in acquiring the Overlord Spear, he was otherwise destitute.

"I'm willing to become your disciple, but I have one condition," he stated.

Lau Ruyan chuckled, "One condition? I'd agree to ten if you asked. What is it?"

She was unaware of the implications of her offer.

Xiao Feng, with a grave expression, revealed, "I've been to the Extreme Spirit Secret Realm, where I encountered two individuals—Hai Li and Shan Hongxuan. We had a bit of a dispute."

Lau Ruyan's demeanor chilled. She had heard about the tragedy in the Secret Realm, where the Mountain Sea Sect's brightest had perished.

"Was that your doing?!"

Xiao Feng confirmed with a nod, "Yes, it was me."

Those two might have been the pride of their clans, but they were no match for him. Still, the audacity to kill them made him a liability.

"Do you expect me to protect you and the Cloud Soaring Sect?"

Lau Ruyan scrutinized Xiao Feng, weighing the cost of defending him against the wrath of two powerful families.

With a surge of force, Xiao Feng launched his spear, creating a gust that swept through the room and struck the mountainside with relentless force.

"To me, those in the Flood Realm are no different from ordinary people. I can hold my own against someone in the Eternal Realm. And..." Xiao Feng vaulted onto his spear, vanishing from sight, only to reappear moments later, "My speed now rivals that of the Eternal Realm!"

If you want someone's help, you need to demonstrate your worth to them.

Lau Ruyan gazed at Liu Fei and spoke with composure, "No problem. As long as I'm around, the Mountain Sea Sect won't lay a finger on the Cloud Soaring Sect."

"Thank you, Master."

Lau Ruyan chuckled and replied, "You're quite clever. Rest assured, from now on, if the Mountain Sea Sect dares to trouble you, I'll take the fight to their ancestral hall! I'm off to check the Extreme Spirit Secret Realm. In three days, I'll return to take you and Xianyu to the Mountain Sea Sect."

"Yes, Master!"

Once Lau Ruyan had departed, Xiao Feng retrieved a substantial amount of Dragon Crystals and top-grade Spirit Stones.

"Senior, could you use these?"

Armor Senior absorbed a hefty batch of Dragon Crystals, "These items are somewhat useful to me, but I still can't reopen the small world for you a second time."

"No worries, Senior. Any recovery on your part is beneficial."

Xiao Feng wasn't idle either; he absorbed the Spiritual Qi from the numerous top-grade Spirit Stones and Dragon Crystals into his body. The refined Spiritual Force circulated through his limbs and torso.

After three months of enduring the tides, Xiao Feng's body had already attained the prowess of a Supreme Realm warrior. This meant that with sufficient Spiritual Qi, he could easily make a breakthrough!

And that's precisely what happened.

Xiao Feng's eyes snapped open, a flash of golden light gleaming within. He had reached the Flood Realm!

He chose not to push for another breakthrough immediately, preferring to solidify his current gains. After all, a solid foundation is essential for effortless progress in future cultivation.

Regrettably, Armor Senior was not yet ready to let him advance his spear technique.

Xiao Feng stepped outside, and at that moment, a figure swiftly approached from the sky, landing beside him.

"Are you Xiao Feng?"

The man was robust, with the strength of the first level of the Flood Realm.

"And you are?" Xiao Feng had his suspicions.

"I'm Hai. Yun Ruo mentioned you might be involved in Hai Li's death?!" The man's voice grew stern.

Yun Ruo? Had she not sworn an oath, Xiao Feng might have believed her claim.

"I'm unaware of this matter. You've falsely accused me, Senior," Xiao Feng said with unruffled composure. "If it were truly connected to me, why would Yun Ruo still be alive?"

"You've got quite the sharp tongue, kid!" the man exclaimed in anger. "Let's see if you're telling the truth!"

Without further ado, he lunged at Xiao Feng.

Hey, you've reached the Flood Realm, why resort to violence?!

Without a moment's hesitation, Xiao Feng's spear shot forward, impaling his opponent.

After all, what's one more death after killing Hai Li?

...

Simultaneously, a group of more than a dozen individuals burst into the grand hall of the Cloud Soaring Sect.

Qing Yutang sensed that these intruders were all at the Flood Realm, with the black-robed leader's strength particularly inscrutable, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

"May I ask what brings you distinguished visitors to our Cloud Soaring Sect?"

"Where's Xiao Feng? Summon him to me!" The black-robed man had no intention of engaging in dialogue with what he considered mere insects.

"Xiao Feng," Qing Yutang, unclear on the visitors' intentions, replied gravely, "is not currently within the sect. I'm unaware of his whereabouts."

"How dare you!"

With a furious shout, the black-robed man sent a palm strike through the air, flinging Qing Yutang against the wall.

Eternal Realm!

The black-robed man advanced, intent on further assault, but suddenly a long spear soared from the heavens, aiming directly at him.

Overlord Spear!

Even in the Desolate Realm, Xiao Feng had the prowess to contend with an Eternal Realm warrior. Now, having ascended to the Flood Realm, dispatching an Eternal Realm adversary was well within his means.

The black-robed man hastily sidestepped, but the Overlord Spear grazed his face, carving a lengthy gash.

"Who dares?!"

"Your executioner!"

In an instant, Xiao Feng materialized beside the black-robed man, spear in hand, and with a swift motion, he seized the man's head and slammed it into the ground with devastating force.

Despite the black-robed man's Eternal Realm status, he stood no chance against a prodigy like Xiao Feng.

Without delay, Xiao Feng thrust his spear into the man's throat, bringing a swift end to his life.

The hall erupted into chaos. Those who had arrived with the man in the black robe were left stunned, utterly unprepared for his formidable strength and audacity in striking against the Sea Race.

Xiao Feng glanced back at them. Having engaged in combat, he knew he couldn't allow any of them to survive.

With his Overlord Spear in hand, he charged. They tried to flee, but against Xiao Feng, their efforts were futile.

Like a tiger among sheep.

In less than fifteen minutes, the once domineering figures in the hall lay lifeless.

"Xiao Feng, who were these men?" Qing Yutang asked, his voice trembling with residual fear and astonishment at Xiao Feng's overwhelming power.

"They bore the Hai surname."

"The Sea Race?!" Qing Yutang's voice betrayed his alarm.

Xiao Feng remained silent, his lack of response serving as confirmation.

"This is a disaster for the Cloud Soaring Sect! I must disband the sect now to protect the other disciples," Qing Yutang lamented, never having imagined his disciple would cause such grave trouble.

Just then, a woman's voice resonated through the hall, "There's no need."