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Chapter 195 Escorting the Wind Spirit
The Wind Spirit did not escape from the Baytai and was ultimately captured by the Ouyang Family, who prepared to send her to the new Wind Emperor of the Wind Nation as soon as possible.
Upon receiving this news, Lin Feng's expression grew complex. No wonder Ouyang Xiangru, that old man, seemed completely unconcerned about his presence and interference, even generously letting him go. It turned out he had already captured the Wind Spirit.
"The Wind Spirit cannot die."
Lin Feng pondered for a long time. It wasn't out of any sense of loyalty. The Wind Spirit was the only one capable of shouldering the future of the Wind Nation. If she returned to the Wind Nation and disregarded her inner turmoil, inheriting the Imperial Aura of the Wind Nation, her cultivation would reach terrifying heights. If the Wind Spirit were to die, the Wind Nation would become a puppet of the Great Zhou.
With three nations in a delicate balance, losing one would tip the scales. At this moment, the Great Tang was engaged in battle with the demon race; how could they withstand the dominance of the Great Zhou?
As dawn broke, the armored soldiers of the Ouyang Family were ready for departure. The Ouyang Family even deployed Armored War Chariots.
"Elder, everything is normal thirty miles ahead."
"Good, let's set off."
The one responsible for guarding the Wind Spirit was Ouyang Ze, the second elder of the Ouyang Family. He looked at the massive force behind him and felt no concern that anyone would attempt a rescue.
With High-Level Armored Soldiers, Armored War Chariots, and his own presence as a Master Realm expert, only someone from the Legendary Realm could possibly attempt to rescue her.
However, Legendary Realm cultivators were figures of sovereignty from major sects. Which sect would send their Sovereign to rescue someone?
Moreover, there was a civil war ongoing within the Wind Nation. Who would care about the life or death of the Wind Spirit? She was merely an adopted daughter of the Wind Emperor, not his biological child.
From any angle, it seemed unlikely that anyone would come to save the Wind Spirit.
Inside her carriage, the Wind Spirit wore a solemn expression. She was not worried about her own life or death but rather concerned about the fate of the Wind Nation. Regret filled her heart; she should not have left the Wind Nation so recklessly.
He had not only failed to see the last face of the Wind Emperor, but with the Wind Emperor's death still fresh, the Wind Nation was already in disarray. If he had been present, such a thing would never have happened.
However, it was all too late.
Feng Jiner was completely pierced by a sealing artifact that suppressed her cultivation. The royal family had always held power below the Sage Realm and could seal any Foundation-level cultivator's abilities.
Ouyang Ze looked inside the carriage at the Wind Spirit, who remained utterly still. With nothing else to do, he casually remarked, "Princess Ling'er, I am also here on orders today. If I have offended you in any way, I hope you can forgive me in the future."
After a moment of silence, the Wind Spirit asked, "What exactly did my brothers promise the Ouyang Family?"
Ouyang Ze replied honestly, "Do you think your brothers' promises are important, Princess? They are promises from Great Zhou. The Great Zhou Martial Emperor has laid out a grand scheme, and our Ouyang Family can only follow orders."
"I see." The Wind Spirit sighed inwardly, feeling even more regret.
"Princess Ling'er, it seems that the Imperial Aura of the Wind Nation is likely to decline. If you are willing to offer half of your Imperial Aura for use by my Ouyang Family, perhaps I could consider sparing your life," Ouyang Ze suddenly added.
"Only those of royal blood can use the Wind Nation's Imperial Aura. Elder Ouyang, do not waste your efforts," Ling'er replied angrily upon hearing Elder Ouyang's underhanded suggestion.
"Princess Ling'er is not actually of direct royal lineage; she can still use the Imperial Aura. I believe it is merely a matter of inheritance changes."
Ling'er scoffed silently. Ouyang Ze had such an audacious appetite, thinking he could become the Wind Emperor of the Wind Nation. How could she ever agree to that? It would be like seeking skin from a tiger.
Ouyang Ze continued to coax and incite her along the way, but unfortunately, the Wind Spirit remained silent and unresponsive.
At that moment, the warhorses neighed as the marching convoy suddenly came to a halt.
Ouyang Ze shouted angrily, "What is going on?"
A disciple reported ahead, "Elder, someone is blocking the road."
"Is there really someone obstructing us? How many people?"
"Reporting to the Elder, just one person."
"One person? Is he out of his mind? Or is he from some sect's Sovereign or Grand Elder level?"
"Send a team of Armored Soldiers to test his Cultivation," Elder Ouyang ordered.
"Reporting to the Elder, we have already tried."
"Oh, was he driven away?"
"No, our men went up and were taken down."
"What?"
Ouyang Ze concluded that the person ahead must be beyond the Master Realm; otherwise, he wouldn't be so brazen. Only the top-tier experts capable of dealing with such a situation could be from the Ouyang Family.
Ouyang Ze dismounted and walked to the front of the group, where he saw a mysterious figure dressed in a long robe and wearing a conical hat.
Ouyang Ze asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you blocking the way of the Ouyang Family?"
The mysterious figure remained silent, standing still like a pine tree.
Ouyang Ze spread out his Cultivation, intending to probe into the mysterious person's Cultivation. However, the figure was as calm as an ancient well, with a depth of Cultivation that was unfathomable. Cold sweat trickled down Ouyang Ze's back. This person's Cultivation far surpassed his own.
Even surpassing the head of the family.
Against such powerful beings, the Armored Soldiers were useless. When facing a Master Realm expert, the Armored Soldiers could form a formation to delay for a moment, but then the Armored War Chariot would strike.
Ouyang Ze stepped back a dozen paces and raised his hand, saying, "Armored War Chariot, advance."
The Master Realm cultivator, Walker, personally controlled the Armored War Chariot. From a distance, the chariot appeared iron-colored and as large as a house. As Walker activated the chariot's power, it began to tremble violently. With a thunderous sound that pierced the air, an incredibly terrifying force erupted from the Armored War Chariot, shooting towards the mysterious figure across from them.
The power wielded by the Master-controlled Armored War Chariot was enough to instill fear in even Master Realm cultivators.
The mysterious figure remained motionless. Just as the terrifying force from the Armored War Chariot was about to descend upon him, he lightly uttered a single word: "Annihilate."
Then, as the Armored War Chariot unleashed its immense power, it emitted a dull sound before vanishing into thin air.
"Indeed, a formidable Legendary Realm cultivator," Ouyang Ze remarked with difficulty. In front of such a strong opponent, the only option was to sacrifice all the Armored Soldiers and the Armored War Chariot—even his own life—to potentially inflict serious damage on this person.
The greatest possibility would still only be to inflict serious damage.
"Senior, may I ask who you are?" Ouyang Ze asked bitterly.
Such figures were rare in the Jiuzhou Continent. In the entire Yang Prefecture, there were only three major sects: Fire Departure Sect, Solitary Moon City, and Flowing Cloud Sect. Among these three sects, there might be one or two Grand Elders of Legendary Realm caliber. Then there was the Tang Emperor and the royal family's influence.
As for Wind Nation, with the death of Wind Emperor and internal strife within Wind Nation, who had time to save Wind Spirit? Meanwhile, Da Zhou wished nothing more than for Wind Spirit to perish immediately.
Ouyang Ze couldn't think of anyone who would come to rescue her.
The mysterious figure spoke calmly, "Leave the Wind Spirit behind, and you may go."
Sweat began to bead on Ouyang Ze's forehead as he contemplated how to notify the family head. If the family head arrived, regardless of who this person was, escape would be nearly impossible.
"Senior, if I hand over the Wind Spirit, my Ouyang Family will likely face utter destruction."
"If you do not give it to me, your Ouyang Family will perish right now."
"Senior, this... I..."
As Ouyang Ze spoke, he deliberately made a grand gesture with his hands and suddenly threw a jade slip into the air. The slip ascended, and just as it seemed about to explode...
The mysterious figure lightly uttered a single word: "Collect."
The jade slip floated down into the mysterious person's hand.
At that moment, Lin Feng was hiding at a distance, observing. His gaze fell upon the mysterious figure as he secretly speculated about who this person could be, possessing such strength. Lin Feng had a vague feeling that this individual's cultivation surpassed that of his second senior brother.
Above the Legendary Realm lies the Sage Realm. Could this person have already become a Sage? In the Jiuzhou Continent, there had been no news of any Sage Realm powerhouses.
"You refuse to listen to reason and force me to take action myself."
Suddenly, the mysterious figure soared forward, moving like a gust of wind through the ranks of the Ouyang Family. With the figure's disappearance, the Wind Spirit within the carriage also vanished.
Lin Feng caught a glimpse of that gust from afar and pursued with all his might. After flying several dozen miles, he wasn't sure if the mysterious person had slowed down or if his own speed was simply too fast, but he managed to catch up.
The mysterious figure paused and gently set down the Wind Spirit. With a wave of their hand, they released the artifact that had sealed the Wind Spirit's cultivation.
Lin Feng also stopped, uncertain whether to approach or remain where he was.
"Thank you for saving my life, senior," the Wind Spirit said, immediately kneeling on one knee.
"The matters of the Wind Nation require your attention. Return swiftly," the mysterious figure replied calmly.
"You speak true, senior. Please tell me your esteemed name so that I may repay your kindness in the future," the Wind Spirit pleaded without rising.
However, the mysterious figure did not respond and instead looked at Lin Feng, who was standing a short distance away. "Why are you just standing there? Come over and escort her back."
"Oh, right!"
Lin Feng walked over but had yet to ask about the mysterious figure's identity when they vanished into thin air.
"This cultivation is incredible. They must be from the Sage Realm," Lin Feng thought as he gazed in the direction of the figure's departure, filled with endless admiration.
The Wind Spirit was pleasantly surprised to see Lin Feng at that moment. "I can't believe it's you who came to save me."
She bowed deeply in gratitude to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng quickly helped her up. "There's no need for such formality; I just happened to pass by."
"Feng Gongzi, do you know that senior's name?" The Wind Spirit assumed from their earlier conversation that the mysterious figure was associated with Lin Feng.
Lin Feng shook his head. "I don't know either. It's not safe to linger here; let me escort you back."
"Alright."
Lin Feng, with his Commander token, moved through the area without any obstacles. He escorted the Wind Spirit into the territory of the Wind Nation.
Lin Feng stopped and said, "I can only take you this far. Once you enter the Wind Nation, you must act with caution."
"You don't need to worry about me. As long as I reach the Wind Nation, no one can threaten me."
The two exchanged glances, and the Wind Spirit felt a twinge of reluctance. She never expected that this man she had met briefly would save her life twice. Is this what they call fate?
Thinking about the word "fate," the Wind Spirit suddenly felt her heart race, pounding wildly, causing her cheeks to flush.
"Feng Gongzi, would you... would you like to accompany me to the Wind Nation?" the Wind Spirit shyly asked. Even she was surprised by her own words; it was completely unlike her to say such things.
But now that the words were out, there was no taking them back. Her face turned even redder and felt a bit hot. (To be continued)
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