There had been speculation about what terrifying beasts might be sealed within the high platform, but when it completely collapsed, the figure that sprang out from inside left everyone stunned! This figure was one they would never forget, no matter what.
Especially for those who had been tricked by this figure, their teeth were clenched in hatred! Separated into four corners due to the destruction of the high platform, Cheng Ze was the first to lose control of his anger and shouted, "Damn it, it's you, that scoundrel!"
The one who could provoke such fury in him was Lan Yuanfeng, the Master of Blue Stream Villa and the mastermind behind the massacre at Yue Ma Plain!
Compared to Cheng Ze and the others' anger upon seeing Lan Yuanfeng, Lan Yuanfeng himself was utterly shocked to see this group of people. Unfortunately, he was too preoccupied with his own situation to care! He had no intention of dealing with these Heavenly Sect Disciples before him; with a movement, he attempted to escape!
Although he was incredibly cunning, he was still at the level of a Martial Saint. It would be extremely fortunate for him to let this group of disciples go. As he moved, a fierce wind erupted, making it impossible for Cheng Ze and the others to open their eyes! Even though they were all at the late stage of Origin Martial Realm,
facing this legendary Martial Saint, they were simply no match! However, Lan Yuanfeng's desire to escape ultimately failed because someone blocked his path!
In that moment, only Ye Feng, empowered by Divine Soul, could suppress this Martial Saint. Ye Feng stood calmly in front of Lan Yuanfeng, his expression revealing nothing good or bad. Yet the cold aura emanating from his eyes was terrifying!
Lan Yuanfeng was suddenly alarmed! Looking at this somewhat familiar disciple of Heavenly Mechanism Sect, he couldn't immediately recall who he was. He was shocked that this person possessed a realm nearly identical to his own. Seeing his youthful appearance made him abandon any thoughts of fleeing!
A battle between Martial Saints of equal rank wouldn't be decided in an instant; he didn't want to make enemies here because behind him lurked terrifying creatures.
"This young friend, we have no grievances or enmities. Why do you block my way?" Lan Yuanfeng said as calmly as possible.
Ye Feng sneered repeatedly, thinking how could you say such a thing without fearing your own tongue? No grievances or enmities? On this ground lay countless Vengeful Spirits you indirectly caused harm to. If it weren't for them discovering something was wrong early on, they might have fallen into your trap!
However, despite these thoughts, he noticed something strange about Lan Yuanfeng! It wasn't just a matter of his realm; how did he emerge from within the high platform? Moreover, he looked disheveled—his once elegant clothing now tattered. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a beggar!
More importantly, Ye Feng seemed to sense that he was avoiding something! He couldn't help but speak up: "Lan Manor Master, let's be straightforward. Although I don't know what schemes you're up to, our presence here must mean your plot has been exposed. Don't you think you owe us some explanations?" Instead of attacking immediately, he had many more questions!
Upon hearing this, Lan Yuanfeng's expression changed several times as he cautiously glanced back. Noticing that those terrifying Phantom Demons seemed not to have followed him made him breathe a sigh of relief. Yet facing this unfathomable disciple from Heavenly Mechanism Sect again filled him with unease!
During the trial, he had not realized there was such a powerful disciple. Could it be that he was disguised as a Core Disciple of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect?
This speculation might explain why Ye Feng possessed a level of strength comparable to his own. Thinking about the prowess of the Core Disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, Lan Yuanfeng couldn't help but be cautious. He tidied up his disheveled appearance and smiled, saying:
"Young friend, your words have left this old man confused. I only recently discovered that there was such an Underground Palace hidden beneath Yue Ma Plain. I came down to investigate to avoid causing hidden troubles for your trial disciples, but who would have thought it would be so terrifying that it nearly cost me my life."
"As for the conspiracy you mentioned, this old man truly does not understand!" This fellow was cunning; even when facing danger, he still attempted to argue his way out!
Cheng Ze, listening nearby, was filled with anger and immediately retorted, "I can't believe you! Old ghost! Stop playing tricks! The information map you provided us is fake! Your main purpose was to sneak into this Underground Palace!"
With his thoughts exposed, Lan Yuanfeng's expression darkened. Ye Feng remained silent, seemingly waiting to see how this old man would respond. What followed from this old man left everyone both amused and exasperated.
"Ahem, although you are disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, is it fair to wrong this old man just because he is merely a Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa from a Human-Level Sect? What you are doing is rather bullying!"
Well then, that's the pot calling the kettle black! It only added to their frustration! But in reality, they had no evidence to prove that this fellow was up to no good! After all, there were no written facts to demonstrate that Lan Yuanfeng had deceived the Trial Disciples!
At this moment, Ye Feng could no longer hold back and spoke again: "Lan Manor Master, there's no need for further pretense. Although we indeed cannot provide substantial evidence, our experiences serve as the best proof. We only need to inform our Sect about everything we've encountered on Yue Ma Plain."
"Then your fate can be imagined. Rather than trying to hide here, it would be better to confess early; perhaps we can plead for leniency on your behalf with our Sect!"
This statement was flawless; the soft-spoken words caused Lan Yuanfeng to pause slightly. He gritted his teeth, realizing that this operation had indeed failed! The main reason lay in the fact that the information given by the Evil Cult was also false; it was karma—those who commit many wrongs will meet their end!
However, even though his subordinates had perished under the attacks of those Phantom Demons, he was still alive. As long as he remained alive and in this Underground Palace, there was still a chance for redemption! It was impossible for him to surrender now!
"Younger friend, there's no need for further discussion. I don't understand what you're saying; I just want to leave this cursed place and return to the surface as soon as possible to notify the various Sects. If you're interested, you can come with me; if not, please make way!" Lan Yuanfeng said in a deep voice after taking a deep breath.
It seemed that if Ye Feng did not take any measures soon, he would really force his way out. Even with Ye Feng's current cultivation level allowing him to suppress Lan Yuanfeng completely, keeping him there would be another matter entirely. Once one reached the level of Martial Saint, escaping from someone of equal rank was quite easy!
Ye Feng could not let him escape; Lan Yuanfeng, who had suddenly appeared, was an opportunity for him! Perhaps if he missed this chance, he would never learn more secrets of the Underground Palace! With this thought in mind, he spoke again with utmost seriousness:
"Lan Manor Master, I respect you as a Martial Saint. I won't waste words; you know your statements are utterly untrustworthy. Now, I give you a choice: either obediently come back to the Sect and surrender, and I can guarantee your life, or else!"
This was already the greatest concession Ye Feng could offer. After speaking, his gaze sharpened, and he released his icy aura. The powerful presence made even a Martial Saint Realm expert tremble!
Lan Yuanfeng was taken aback; he never expected the opponent's aura to be several times stronger than his own! A sense of retreat began to rise within him. It seemed that fighting was definitely not an option now, but after everything that had transpired, could he really let it all go to waste?
He had invested many years into Blue Stream Villa, which was now lost. If he were to incur the wrath of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect as well, even if he preserved his life, from then on, he would be no different from a walking corpse in this world! This outcome was unacceptable to him!
"My young friend, we are on different paths! Since we disagree, let's see how capable you are of keeping me here!" Lan Yuanfeng's face twisted with ferocity; he could no longer hold back and prepared to fight fiercely!
Ye Feng sighed inwardly. Although he anticipated this situation, having never fought against a Martial Saint before made him somewhat anxious. Under the powerful enhancement of Divine Soul, how much strength could he truly unleash? Perhaps now he would find out the most honest answer!
"Then let us battle!" Ye Feng knew that one must not hesitate before battle. He drew the Golden Dragon Sword! Even before the sword light emerged, its brilliance was already dazzling! In the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, he had rampaged through foes with his late-stage Origin Martial Realm power; now enhanced by Divine Soul and the transcendent realm of Martial Saint, what would happen?
Lan Yuanfeng lived up to his reputation as an old Martial Saint! Seizing the initiative, he struck first! A palm swept out! Endless True Energy surged forth like a raging tide; within the enclosed Underground Palace, fierce winds howled as if blades were slicing through the air! His palm became a knife—sharp and fierce!
"Good young friend! Take my Raging Cloud Slash!" As soon as he finished speaking, a massive transparent Phantom Blade mixed with endless gale shot through the air toward Ye Feng! This blade was enormous and seemed capable of cleaving gods and slaying immortals—wild and unrestrained!
Ye Feng remained calm; his fighting spirit ignited in an instant. Holding the Golden Dragon Sword with Ice Spirit enhancement, he thrust the sword tip upward and shouted: "Triple Overlapping Wave Sword! Waves crashing high! Annihilate them!"
With the command given, the Golden Dragon Sword unleashed golden light and white ice essence, causing chaos in the space's Vital Energy. It resembled Raging Winds and Scattered Clouds as invisible sword intent rolled into towering waves crashing toward that massive Phantom Blade!
A thunderous roar echoed continuously! The clash of blades transformed into violent shockwaves that surged forth unchecked. Cheng Ze and others had never witnessed such a spectacle; under the battle aura between Martial Saints, they were instantly blown away!
If they hadn't been guarding their minds with all their might, this blow alone could have caused them to spit blood and perish! However, at this moment, they were far enough away to watch in astonishment at the two figures in mid-air. They never expected Lan Yuanfeng to be so formidable nor did they anticipate Ye Feng to confront strength with strength!
"Is this the Martial Saint? The true power of a martial artist reaching the extraordinary is truly terrifying!"
This shocking statement lingered in everyone's minds, hard to shake off!
Meanwhile, the battle in the arena quickly escalated from the first round into several rounds of fierce combat! After Ye Feng executed the Triple Overlapping Wave Sword, he held nothing back, using the Wind Treading Step combined with the Wind Guard Step for dual movement, paired with the Raging Thunder Step, as if he were stepping on divine thunder, wielding the wind like a master! Under heaven and above all!
"Thunderclap Palm! Shadow Thunder Grasp!" A phantom thunder palm reached for Lan Yuanfeng's lower body! Lan Yuanfeng was taken aback, fully unleashing his Martial Saint Realm, transforming his palms into blades that shattered the phantom thunder!
At the same time, he swung his palm and shouted: "Soul Severing Slash! Slash Heaven, Slash Earth, Slash the Six Paths!"
The two Phantom Blades intersected in mid-air, forming an even larger Phantom Blade. The color of the Phantom Blade was no longer transparent but turned into a blazing white! The radiant divine light seemed to purify the world! The mastery of a fully realized Martial Saint infused into this Phantom Blade, and Ye Feng felt a chill in his heart as he sensed its power! He immediately unleashed the Light Sword Shadow!
"Void Sword Technique! Fleeting Moment! The sword is like a person! The person is like a sword! Scatter for me!" As soon as these words fell, Ye Feng's figure transformed into nothingness. At that very moment, countless sword shadows appeared in mid-air, moving swiftly and erratically, striking towards Lan Yuanfeng!
Lan Yuanfeng laughed maniacally and said, "A mere sword intent cannot stop my God-Slaying Blade! With his control, the Blazing Illusion Blade flashed! It suddenly descended! Countless sword shadows vanished upon contact! It was as if souls were being purified in a miraculous way!
Transformed into a sword shadow, Ye Feng was struck by the impact and immediately reverted to his form, his face pale as if severely weakened or injured!
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