"Then summon someone from your Murong family."
Although the words sounded casual, they were full of arrogance and defiance.
"Youâll pay for this!" Murong Feng said venomously, glaring at Feng Wuchen walking past him.
Feng Wuchen didnât respond, and left calmly.
Watching Feng Wuchenâs departing figure with malice, Murong Feng took out a talisman, infused it with vital energy, and it vanished into a green light.
At the other end of the street, people backed away fearfully as Feng Wuchen approached, not daring to block his path.
It was only after Feng Wuchen disappeared from their sight that the street erupted in noise.
"Stop staring, letâs go before trouble finds us." The crowd scattered quickly.
"Master Feng is heading to the Tianshi Immortal Mansion; it must be Master Feng!" someone shouted fearfully as Feng Wuchen walked toward the mansion.
A few minutes later, Feng Wuchen arrived at the Tianshi Immortal Mansion.
"Welcome, Master Feng!" The disciple guarding the mountain gate was momentarily stunned upon seeing Feng Wuchen, then hurriedly greeted him respectfully.
"Master! Master Feng is here!" Another disciple excitedly rushed inside, shouting loudly.
"Master Feng?" In the main hall, Su Xuan and the elders were shocked and hurriedly rushed out of the hall.
"Master Feng has arrived! Quick, letâs go!" Donghuang Qing and Donghuang Shan also quickly rushed out from the palace, their expressions anxious.
Everyone at the Tianshi Immortal Mansion could never forget Feng Wuchenâs life-saving grace; if not for him, the mansion would have been destroyed.
"Welcome, Master Feng!" As soon as Su Xuan and the elders exited the hall, they saw Feng Wuchen reach the plaza and quickly greeted him respectfully.
"Welcome, Master Feng!" The disciples at the Tianshi Immortal Mansion all paid their respects.
"Thereâs no need for formalities, everyone." Feng Wuchen said indifferently, his gaze falling on Donghuang Qing. Detecting Donghuang Qing and Donghuang Shanâs anxious expressions, Feng Wuchen guessed that Donghuang Yue was indeed in trouble.
Feng Wuchen asked, "Donghuang, is Donghuang Yue at the Tianshi Immortal Mansion?"
"No! Yueâer was abducted! We donât know what has happened to her." Donghuang Qing said anxiously.
Feng Wuchen asked about Donghuang Yue upon arrival, clearly aware that something had happened to her, though he was not certain.
"Master Feng, is someone using Donghuang Yue to threaten you?" Su Xuan speculated.
Feng Wuchen nodded solemnly, "Yes, I was unsure, so I came to the mansion. It seems Gu Xingfeng didnât lie."
"Gu Xingfeng?" Su Xuan looked puzzled.
"Master Feng, itâs Chi Qingshan, the Palace Master of Moon God Palace, who abducted Yueâer!" Donghuang Qing quickly explained.
"Chi Qingshan?" Feng Wuchen asked in surprise, looking at Donghuang Qing, "Whatâs going on? The one I encountered wasnât Chi Qingshan but Gu Xingfeng."
Donghuang Shan quickly explained, "Master Feng, half a month ago, we three went to the Du Cheng for a batch of artifact refining materials purchased by the mansion. But Chi Qingshan suddenly appeared, destroyed the materials, and abducted Yueâer."
"Moon God Palace is a major force under the Spirit Emperor Temple. The Eight Great Heavenly Emperors have already discovered my deception. The Spirit Emperor wants to deal with me. Perhaps he wants to use Donghuang Yue to blackmail me? As a Heavenly Emperor-level force, shouldnât they avoid such despicable tactics?" Feng Wuchen speculated, frowning.
After pausing, Feng Wuchen puzzled, "Since theyâve captured Donghuang Yue, why send Gu Xingfeng to kill me? Wouldnât it be easier to simply use Donghuang Yue as leverage? Capturing her and sending Gu Xingfeng is redundant."
Su Xuan, frowning, said, "It doesnât seem necessary for Chi Qingshan to personally capture Donghuang Yue. There might be more to this."
"More to it?" Donghuang Shan was surprised, then smiled bitterly, "We donât even know Chi Qingshan and have no enmity with him, so whereâs the hidden motive?"
Donghuang Yue joined the Tianshi Immortal Mansion less than a month ago and has no ties with Moon God Palace or the Spirit Emperor.
Why did Chi Qingshan abduct Donghuang Yue?
Feng Wuchen and Su Xuan couldnât figure it out.
"Master Feng, what should we do? Iâm worried Yueâer is in danger." Donghuang Qing anxiously asked.
Feng Wuchen calmly replied, "Donghuang Yue should be safe for now; otherwise, Gu Xingfeng wouldnât use her to threaten me. Donât worry, Donghuang, weâll come up with a plan."
"Chi Qingshanâs personal involvement in abducting Donghuang Yue is indeed suspicious. Could there be something they want from her? The Donghuang siblings donât seem highly talented, nor from significant forces or families; Chi Qingshan has no reason to capture Donghuang Yue. Could it only be to threaten me?" Feng Wuchen continued to speculate inwardly.
"Master Feng, Palace Master, perhaps weâre overthinking, maybe it really is to threaten Master Feng. Chi Qingshan might have acted personally to ensure success, but regardless, these details are irrelevant now. The important thing is how to rescue Donghuang Yue." An elder suggested.
Feng Wuchen nodded, "The elder speaks wisely. The priority is rescuing Donghuang Yue."
"Yueâer should be at Moon God Palace." Donghuang Shan said.
"Chi Qingshan is in the late Heavenly Deity Realm, on par with Gu Xingfeng, difficult to deal with. Ice Flame is severely injured, still healing, and with our power, we may struggle to rescue Donghuang Yue, and alarm the Eight Great Heavenly Emperors." Su Xuan said gravely.
Feng Wuchen stated seriously, "This isnât urgent; they will certainly come for me. Gu Xingfengâs failure might mean Chi Qingshan acts next."
"Master Feng, is Yueâer truly safe?" Donghuang Qing asked worriedly.
"Rest assured. I currently canât see any reason for Chi Qingshan to harm Yueâer; sheâll be fine." Feng Wuchen reassured with a gentle smile, offering Donghuang Qing a comforting glance.
Turning his gaze to Su Xuan, Feng Wuchen said, "Senior Su, the Threat over the Tianshi Immortal Mansion is not yet resolved. Once the Eight Great Heavenly Emperors recover, they may act. Preparation is vital."
Su Xuan nodded, saying gravely, "Thank you, Master Feng, for the reminder. I will heighten our defenses."
...
Du Cheng.
Shortly after Feng Wuchen left, a figure flew swiftly into the cityâit was Murong Tianlei, a powerful late-stage Heavenly Monarch from the Murong family.
"Young Master, your armâs meridians arenât ruptured; thereâs hope. But Young Master Luoâs arm bones are shattered, his meridians utterly severedâitâs crippled." With Murong Tianleiâs aid, Murong Fengâs arm was salvaged.
"My arm is crippled?" Luo Bufan was stunned.
"Damn it! I will never forgive that kid!" Murong Feng snarled, eyes filled with vicious intent.
"Young Master, who is this person?" Murong Tianlei asked, frowning.
Murong Feng shook his head, saying, "We donât know either; he headed towards the Tianshi Immortal Mansion."
"Does this person have ties with the Tianshi Immortal Mansion?" Murong Tianlei wondered.
"Young Master Murong, that...that person has returned!" someone shouted loudly at that moment.