Chapter 176 - 176 176 Sudden Incident (Fourth Update)

Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Sudden Incident (Fourth Update) Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Sudden Incident (Fourth Update) The deeds of Feng Wuchen thoroughly stunned the senior executives like Lei Zhenfeng.

The great hall was silent as a graveyard, deathly still.

Every face was etched with horror and shock.

In everyone’s mind, they were desperately trying to imagine why Feng Wuchen was so terrifying.

Not to mention Feng Wuchen’s achievements, his status alone as a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner was enough to make Lei Zhenfeng apprehensive!

Moreover, he was a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner who could create artifacts with a single thought.

Ask yourself, how many Artifact Refiners are there on the Mainland? And how many powerful Artifact Refiners? What about those who can create artifacts with a single thought?

Artifact Refiners are even rarer than Alchemists; powerful ones are fewer still, and those who can create with a single thought are likely nonexistent.

“A Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner who can create with a single thought…” Lei Zhenfeng muttered in horror.

If Feng Wuchen helped the Flame Empire craft a large number of Spiritual Artifacts, what would that imply?

It meant the Flame Empire’s strength would significantly increase, and Duan Tian Hun could create an invincible and immense army, ready to swallow up the other three Great Empires at any time.

And who was it that nurtured such a terrifying talent? What kind of strong backer did Feng Wuchen have?

Feng Wuchen dared to act so recklessly in the Flame Empire; who would dare say he had no support?

The more Lei Zhenfeng thought about it, the more frightened he became, not daring to imagine any further.

Such a terrifying youth should either be left well alone or, if provoked, killed to eliminate the threat.

Otherwise, once the genius youth grew up, no one could bear his vengeance!

“Send the order, let’s sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight,” Lei Zhenfeng finally said weakly, after who knows how long.

Even though Lei Zhenfeng was apprehensive, his words also indicated that he wasn’t ready to give up!

What is sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight?

Simply put, it’s waiting for all parties to exhaust themselves before stepping in to reap the benefits!

An emperor’s ambition, how can ordinary people comprehend it?

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Within the Tianzhou of the Flame Empire.

These past few days, many unfamiliar faces appeared within Tianzhou, each of them with extremely high levels of cultivation.

These unfamiliar cultivators all came from the powerful forces of the various Great Empires, with one goal in mind—to seize the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower!

The Feng family members, who had returned to Unmatched City, had already started secluding themselves with heaven and earth treasures and Elixirs for cultivation. Feng Wuchen had also set up a Spirit Gathering Array in the Feng family’s residence to help the Feng family members improve their cultivation speed.

Feng Wuchen and the others were completely unaware of the vile schemes harbored by the powerful experts from the various Great Empires and their forces.

At this very moment, Feng Wuchen and Ling Xiaoxiao were cultivating on the Seventh Layer of the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower.

The tower held an abundance of treasures – if not now, then when would one cultivate?

With Sky Pavilion having Chi Huang and others training death row prisoners, Feng Wuchen could cultivate in peace, and he also wished to enter the Sixth Layer of the Yuandan Realm as soon as possible.

The more powerful his cultivation, the greater his chances of survival.

Moreover, no one knew when the fleeing experts of the Huangfu family would return for revenge; naturally, Feng Wuchen had to be fully prepared.

As days passed, both the Feng family and Sky Pavilion grew stronger, with noticeable improvements in their strength.

A month later, Feng Zhengxiong smoothly broke through to the Fourth Layer of the Yuandan Realm, and Xiao Qingqing also successfully reached the First Level of the Yuandan Realm, greatly enhancing the overall strength of the Feng family.

Liu Qingyang and Miao Qingqing, having received the inheritance of a divine couple, saw their cultivation soar with the aid of heaven and earth treasures and Elixirs in just one month.

The strength of the Sky Pavilion increased considerably as well, with Chi Huang’s eight people, along with Feng Zhan and Feng Yuan, experiencing a significant increase in cultivation.

The progress of Feng Zhan and Feng Yuan was the most conspicuous; they were about to break through to the Yuandan Realm.

However, the reason for their current astonishing progress was all thanks to Feng Wuchen.

After a month in the Seventh Layer’s space, with its double-time effect, Feng Wuchen and Ling Xiaoxiao had already broken through to the Sixth Layer of the Yuandan Realm.

After consolidating his realm, Feng Wuchen began to cultivate the Soul Extinction Sword Technique, hoping to comprehend its essence soon.

In the Feng family hall, a buoyant Feng Zhengxiong, feeling exhilarated after his breakthrough, laughed.

“Congratulations to the Family Head for breaking through to the Fourth Layer of the Yuandan Realm. With the Family Head’s current combat ability, you could probably contend with the Fifth Level of the Yuandan Realm.” Feng Qianyang said with a smile as he stroked his beard.

Feng Zhengxiong nodded and responded with a joyous laugh, “With the martial techniques and Spiritual Artifacts Chen Er gave me, I can indeed contend with someone on the Fifth Level of the Yuandan Realm.”

Feng Zhengxiong wasn’t exaggerating; he truly possessed that level of strength!

Continuing with a laugh, Feng Zhengxiong said, “If not for Chen Er, how could our Feng family be so glorious today? And Chen Er’s strength is growing stronger and stronger.”

Feng Qianyang nodded and sighed, “Alas, it’s a pity that the Second Elder and Third Elder can’t see this.”

“Family Head, there’s been an incident at the Lin family.” At that moment, a guard hurriedly ran in to report.

“What happened?” Feng Zhengxiong asked with a frown.

The guard shook his head, “Don’t know. The Lin family head is currently exchanging blows with two people, and they are very strong.”

“Let’s go have a look!” Feng Zhengxiong’s expression darkened as he quickly left.

“Hold on!” Feng Qianyang stared at the guard, his eyebrows suddenly furrowing. He was just about to intervene when Feng Zhengxiong had already charged out of the Feng household.

“You are not a guard of the Feng family. You deliberately concealed your aura. Who are you?” Feng Qianyang suddenly bellowed, an imposing aura bursting forth.

“Hmph! Old man, nice observation!” The guard sneered, then rapidly dashed out of the Feng family hall.

“Stop him!” Feng Qianyang yelled, spurring his True Yuan and chasing after him.

“Seeking death!” The guard snorted coldly and broke straight through, sending the intercepting guards flying.

“Hmph! You can’t escape!” Feng Qianyang furiously shouted, with astonishing speed.

Feng Qianyang’s cultivation was by no means weak; he was already at the Third Layer of the Yuandan Realm, with strength that was absolutely formidable.

Feng Qianyang chased out of the Feng household, and after a few swift movements, he intercepted the guard.

“Old man, why bother chasing me? The Family Head of the Lin family indeed had some trouble, I’m not lying. I merely came to inform you out of goodwill,” the guard said with a slight sneer, showing no panic despite Feng Qianyang’s superior strength.

After a pause, the guard continued, “Old man, with Feng Zhengxiong’s strength, it’s unlikely he can return unharmed. Aren’t you worried?”

Upon hearing this, Feng Qianyang’s expression changed slightly. He didn’t know whether the guard was telling the truth or lying but deemed it better to believe his words.

Just as Feng Qianyang was worried, the guard had already shaken off his pursuit and fled.

Feng Qianyang immediately turned and hurried towards the Lin family.

“Fifth Level of the Yuandan Realm!” Feng Qianyang’s expression became extremely solemn. He sensed the presence of someone at the Fifth Level of the Yuandan Realm, not at the Lin family, but moving swiftly towards the outskirts of the city.

“Who could it be? The Family Head of Lin would not easily offend anyone,” Feng Qianyang murmured with a frown.

Meanwhile, back at the Feng family estate.

Feng Wuchen and Ling Xiaoxiao had just emerged from the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower, having reached the Sixth Layer of the Yuandan Realm, their faces wearing joyful smiles.

However, when Feng Wuchen and Ling Xiaoxiao arrived at the hall and saw the severely injured guard on the ground, their faces instantly changed.

“What happened?” Feng Wuchen asked with a furrowed brow, quickly administering an elixir to the guard.

“Third Young Master, hurry to the Lin family! Someone posing as a Feng family guard tricked the Family Head into leaving. The First Elder has chased after the fake guard already!” a guard urgently stated.

“Xiao Xiao, stay here. I’m worried it’s a diversion,” Feng Wuchen said gravely and immediately vanished with a flash of movement.

“Be careful, Feng brother,” Ling Xiaoxiao advised.

Feng Wuchen flashed out of the Feng household and rushed towards the Lin family.

However, on the way, Feng Wuchen noticed that Unmatched City had many unfamiliar faces with powerful cultivations, certainly not from Unmatched City.

But at that moment, Feng Wuchen had no time to contemplate this, as he felt a growing sense of unease and could not sense Feng Zhengxiong’s presence at all!

In less than a minute, Feng Wuchen had flashed into the Lin family estate.

In the Lin family courtyard, many guards lay severely injured on the ground, and the Lin family’s high-ranking members were all gravely wounded, including the Family Head.

“Family Head Lin, what happened? Where’s my father?” Feng Wuchen urgently asked while administering an elixir to Family Head Lin.

“Several at the Fifth Level of the Yuandan Realm suddenly invaded. I have no idea who they were. They attacked as soon as they broke in. Your father didn’t come to the Lin family; he might have chased them outside the city. They have left the city,” Family Head Lin replied weakly.

“This is bad! It’s a trap!” Feng Wuchen’s face turned pale, and he quickly used his instantaneous movement technique to leave.

The unease in his heart intensified, and Feng Wuchen was extremely worried about Feng Zhengxiong’s safety.

Feng Wuchen’s speed was terrifyingly fast. Within a few moments, he arrived in the woods outside the city.

“First Elder!” Upon arriving in the woods, Feng Wuchen found Feng Qianyang.

However, Feng Qianyang was now gravely injured, his body drenched in blood, and he was on the verge of death.

Besides Feng Qianyang, there was no one else around, nor was there any sign of Feng Zhengxiong, which deepened Feng Wuchen’s worries.

“First Elder, how are you?” Feng Wuchen asked with concern, giving Feng Qianyang a Purple Heart Xuanhun Pill to swallow.

Feng Qianyang had only pursued for a short while before becoming critically injured, the enemy long gone without a trace.

“First Elder, who hurt you? And where’s my father?” Feng Wuchen urgently asked.

Feng Qianyang’s injuries were very severe, and even after taking an elixir, he couldn’t speak for the time being.

Helpless and anxious, Feng Wuchen propped Feng Qianyang against a tree before dashing off to track the assailants.

Soon after, guards from the Feng and Lin families arrived in droves. Seeing Feng Qianyang so badly wounded and both Feng Zhengxiong and Feng Wuchen missing, they were terrified.

Xiao Qingqing hastily instructed the guards to split up and search.

Feng Wuchen flew with his sword and utilized his movement techniques repeatedly, but to his disappointment, he scoured every direction of Unmatched City and even hundreds of miles beyond without catching a glimpse of Feng Zhengxiong nor sensing his aura.

The sudden turn of events caught Feng Wuchen off guard.

But who could it be with such capability? To abduct Feng Zhengxiong in such a short time and leave no trace.

After searching for nearly an hour with no news, Feng Wuchen had no choice but to return to check on Feng Qianyang’s condition, lest he too met with misfortune.

“Chen Er, did you find your father?” Seeing Feng Wuchen return flying, everyone heaved a sigh of relief, with Xiao Qingqing immediately asking.

Feng Wuchen’s face was grave as he shook his head and said, “No, I didn’t find him.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingqing’s vision darkened, and she fainted on the spot.