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It is hard to imagine what kind of person Ye Feng has encountered. From the inquiries outside the house to the actual meeting, this prophet does not follow the usual patterns. His bold style might seem unbelievable, but if one calms down and thinks carefully, it becomes clear that he is not someone who jokes with his own life; otherwise, he would have likely met his end long ago. Yet, Ye Feng still cannot understand what foundation this handsome prophet has to dare to take such risks, staying alone in the house to confront him.
Filled with confusion and uncertainty, Ye Feng finds himself at a loss for words, wearing a rather comical expression.
In contrast, Huang Tian remains surprisingly calm. After the guards leave, he no longer maintains his cold demeanor. Looking at Ye Feng, the friendliness in his eyes is quite evident, but Ye Feng can sense a hint of danger lurking behind those seemingly deep eyes.
For the first time, Ye Feng feels that even if he were to lose his mind and attempt to kill the prophet before him, it seems impossible... and that is the biggest problem! He often defeats enemies beyond his level and possesses secret treasures capable of contending with a transcendent Martial Saint.
But what about Huang Tian?
A multitude of doubts swirls in his mind when Huang Tian finally speaks again.
"There’s no need to be so defensive, Leaf Young Friend. Since I dared to stay alone with you, I naturally have my reasons. I think now you can speak your mind."
As soon as he finishes speaking, Ye Feng forces a smile and replies, "I don’t know what you mean, prophet. What do I have to say? Isn’t it you who sought me out tonight to discuss the internal situation of the Sky Abyss Empire?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Tian laughs. "Young friend, if you truly consider us friends, being dishonest won’t do. Although what you said is correct, you cannot hide your intentions from me. You must have your own plans in mind; if you are unwilling to share them, our cooperation may be difficult to continue!"
He directly exposes Ye Feng's thoughts. Taking a deep breath, Ye Feng cautiously looks at the prophet and after a long silence finally says, "In my opinion, what you are doing is too risky. You dare to talk to me alone without understanding my intentions—aren't you afraid?"
"Afraid of what? Afraid that you will kill me?" Huang Tian responds with a laugh. "If I were afraid, I wouldn’t be here as this prophet. Do you think that prophets walking the world understand nothing of the dangers involved? To be honest with you, if a person lacks self-awareness, they absolutely cannot become a prophet!"
"What do you mean?" Ye Feng frowns; he senses that there is more beneath Huang Tian's words than mere flattery.
Sure enough, Huang Tian quickly loses his smile and says, "If you want to be the prophet of the Sky Abyss Empire, let me advise you: this is not a game nor an opportunity to flaunt your empire's greatness or your own reputation. If you wish to occupy my position, you must understand that you are playing with your life!"
Ye Feng slightly lowered his head, his hands instinctively clenched tightly. A flash of surprise crossed his squinted eyes; he had actually seen through his thoughts! Who exactly was this person?
As for Ye Feng himself, the desire to become the new generation prophet of the empire was probably known to no one. How could he have anticipated that the person he was meeting for the first time would see through him? This situation was beyond mere shock!
What Ye Feng found difficult to understand was why this person had pointed it out so blatantly. It sounded as if he was giving a friendly reminder! However, Ye Feng always felt that there was something else amiss.
Huang Tian observed Ye Feng's countless expressions change. During this time, he had been carefully scrutinizing the young man before him. To be fair, he had seen more of the world than Ye Feng, yet he could not discern any deeper layers within Ye Feng. In other words, he could only detect a hint of ambition in his eyes.
An ambition to become someone like himself, yet he still could not guess at Ye Feng's true intentions! Huang Tian was adept at reading people; he could tell that Ye Feng was not the type to pursue higher status merely for wealth or fame.
In fact, being able to reach the late stage of Martial Saint at such a young age indicated an extraordinary mindset. He must have an intense desire and passion for martial arts. Such individuals were usually obsessed with martial arts and did not overly pursue worldly power.
For example, Huang Tian himself! The former first heir of the Qin Empire was such a person, which allowed him to withdraw from the political center of the Qin Empire without worry. Even when his brother wanted him dead, he still sought to protect him because the owner of an empire did not fall within his scope of concern!
Any prodigy would aspire to reach greater heights beyond this world! Ye Feng was just like him!
Huang Tian thought this and then calmly said, “Although we are meeting for the first time and our identities are filled with contradictions, if we set aside those cumbersome titles, we are merely lost seekers on the martial arts continent!”
Ye Feng listened quietly; he even momentarily forgot his own purpose, feeling that there were different truths to be gleaned from this prophet's words!
“Once upon a time, I was like you. At an age younger than yours, I reached the greatest threshold under the Divine Martial Realm. Unfortunately, I fell short. So when I look at you, I think of my former self—not with any other intention but simply as a reflection and a reminder that this position is not as appealing as it seems!”
Ye Feng understood; this guy was merely reminiscing about himself while reminding him not to follow in his footsteps. However, their circumstances were entirely different. He wanted to become the World Prophet not for empty fame but because such an identity would facilitate his search for information about his mother within the Qin Empire!
It was precisely for this purpose that he had reached an agreement with Xie Tianyu to meet tonight!
Huang Tian was unaware of the deeper motives behind Ye Feng's considerations; he only saw the surface, but that was enough!
"That kid Xie Tianyu is exceptionally skilled in investigations. I have basically understood your past, so I can trust you, just as he promised you. Additionally, I will add one more thing: regardless of whether you can assist me during this meeting, if you ever come to my Qin Yuan Empire in the future, I will treat you as a guest."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng looked up at Huang Tian's suddenly sincere gaze. He smiled and said, "Since that's the case, if I were to keep hiding things, it would be too disrespectful to the prophet's goodwill. So, I will speak. Whether you believe it or not, what I can do is tell you my plans and the information I have gathered!"
"Oh?" Hearing this, Huang Tian realized that Ye Feng must have obtained crucial information regarding their Envoy Group. He couldn't help but say, "Please speak, my friend; I will certainly believe you!"
Ye Feng took a deep breath and then said in one go, "If you only want to survive this journey, I must inform you that the Alfalfa Princess is your greatest threat. She has already made contact with people on your side and intends to kill you, so you must be on guard against this!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Huang Tian showed no signs of shock; it seemed he had already guessed something. His tightly furrowed brows revealed a different charm. Even Ye Feng had to admit that there was likely no man in the world who could surpass the beauty of the one before him!
He had shared everything he knew with Huang Tian. Now it was up to this prophet to decide whether to continue navigating this dangerous country or to avoid conflict and leave.
Ye Feng naturally hoped for the former because it would give him an opportunity for cooperation. The difference this time was that he needed the Envoy Group's help rather than being asked by them to do something! However, for now, there was no rush to reveal this matter.
After much deliberation, Huang Tian paced back and forth in the room, walking in circles until Ye Feng's eyes grew weary from watching him. Finally, he revealed a glimmer of seriousness!
"I remember what you said; thank you for bringing this news. To be honest, I already had suspicions about this matter but lacked confirmation. Now that even an outsider like you can gather such important information, it is indeed significant. May I ask how you came to know about it?"
Ye Feng wanted to laugh upon hearing this; he thought to himself that Huang Tian was questioning the authenticity of his information and needed him to provide a source before believing him. However, this was understandable. He didn't say anything but thought about his dealings with the Ethereal Clan and that beautiful spirit girl.
His face involuntarily flushed red. Then he cleared his throat a few times and apologetically said, "This... I'm afraid it's inconvenient for me to disclose. As I mentioned earlier, belief is entirely up to you; all I can do is share what I know!"
Huang Tian clearly noticed Ye Feng's unusual reaction but surprisingly did not press further. Instead, he smiled gently and said, "In that case, I won't force you. It seems my friend has his own reasons for silence. Well then, I'd like to know what your plans are moving forward."
The implication was that Ye Feng was willing to cooperate with them for tomorrow's activities in the Sky Abyss Empire. Once this was said, Ye Feng understood that this prophet would not choose to leave early, which aligned perfectly with his intentions.
After pondering for a moment, Ye Feng boldly looked at Huang Tian and expressed his 'suggestion.'
"It's just as Xie Tianyu told me, to replace him and act as a number within your Envoy Group, giving him time to investigate. This way, he can also verify the truth of my information. If it's false, I will take full responsibility; if it's true..."
"What then?" Huang Tian spoke in a cryptic tone.
"Then I will help you kill her!" Ye Feng said without any hesitation.
This left Huang Tian astonished, a rare look of shock flashing across his extraordinarily beautiful face. Following that was a suffocating silence; no matter how clever he was, he never expected Ye Feng to say such a thing!
He stared intently at Ye Feng, seemingly trying to discern some hidden motive. Yet Ye Feng maintained a resolute gaze and an expression of utmost seriousness, as if he had made a significant decision! This intense eye contact lasted for quite some time, gradually permeating the air with an astonishing atmosphere.
Ultimately, it was Huang Tian who broke the silence! He curled his lips into a deliberately playful arc and said, "Leaf Young Friend, are you sure you are here to help me?"
Those words left Ye Feng in a dilemma...
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