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"An explanation––"
Leng Yaozhu pondered for a moment, then gave a bitter smile: "What explanation do you want me to give? I can't find her now either; otherwise, I would have already captured her and brought her back to the Family."
"Really can't find her? Not a single clue?" Feng Zaixing's tone was light, but his gentle and calm eyes gradually revealed dazzling Sword Qi, as if they could see through one's soul.
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu and Feng Zaixing looked at each other for a moment, only to see the young man's playful smile, which made her feel utterly uncomfortable.
One who takes gifts has short hands, and one who eats is soft-mouthed. Leng Yaozhu, who had just received an immense favor, sighed deeply, never expecting to be stumped by a junior.
"I have no clues, but Yu Lai's and my Spirits originate from the same source. We grew up together, so if she's relatively close, I can sense her."
Leng Yaozhu lowered her head, like a middle school student who had made a mistake, confessing details to her teacher.
Feng Zaixing's eye twitched; he wanted to say something but couldn't fully express his feelings, mumbling, "The Major Thousand Worlds, full of wonders."
"This is normal. Actually, Yu Lai and I had a very good relationship before. It was my fault for not watching her closely, which is why she fell into darkness––"
Leng Yaozhu sighed repeatedly, her expression troubled: "I often think these past few years, if only I had watched over her, she wouldn't have become like that; some of her talents are even better than mine. If she had inherited the Clan Chief position, she definitely could have achieved a Breakthrough to the Peak."
Feng Zaixing's face turned cold, and he said faintly, "It's a pity there's no turning back now. She became a Level 98 Super Douluo as an Evil Soul Master, only a step away from the Limit Realm."
"We expended a great deal of effort to take down the strongest of the Four Heavenly Kings, the Dark Blood Demon and the Dark Hummingbird. Now she has become the new Second Heavenly King, and the Phoenix is only stronger, not weaker, than the Hummingbird."
The most troublesome aspect of Evil Soul Masters is that as long as they abandon their bottom line and disregard the future, they can quickly re-establish a team. Top Evil Soul Masters like Leng Yulai and Nana Li all have Limit potential; all they lack are resources and time.
"No need for further nonsense. I will definitely destroy the Holy Spirit Cult. Anyone who stands in my way will be taken down with it!
Whether Leng Yulai lives now depends on you, and on herself."
Leng Yaozhu exclaimed, "You want to capture Yu Lai for information, or use her as an undercover agent?"
Feng Zaixing said indifferently, "If she can deliver the head of one of the Underworld Ghost Two Emperors and help me dismantle all the Holy Spirit Cult's strongholds, I can allow her to live a few more years, but her Cultivation must not be retained.
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"Those who have committed countless murders must pay the price. If she stubbornly resists, her fate will surely be utter annihilation."
Leng Yaozhu pursed her lips tightly and agreed: "Alright, I'll help you capture her; as long as you spare her life, my Phoenix Family will henceforth be at your command."
Feng Zaixing looked at her with some surprise, then nodded slightly: "Good."
Before meeting her, he had some conjectures, and now it seemed she was a clever and respectable person.
No matter when, the status of cooperating parties should be as equal as possible; otherwise, the weaker party will always be a step lower. The Phoenix Family suffered heavy losses due to Leng Yulai, with no successors in the next generation, and was destined to be suppressed by his One Heart Society in the future.
If they continued to cooperate, while the Phoenix Family ascended to the Spirit Pagoda, they would also completely become an appendage and interest representative of the One Heart Society.
Leng Yaozhu understood this and had no desire to change it, so she simply took the initiative to accept incorporation while her strength was superior to Feng Zaixing's, in exchange for greater development space in the future: because she had no other choice.
"I'm going to Heaven Dou City to pay my respects to the Divine Craftsman. Your Majesty, the Heavenly Phoenix, please come with me."
"It would be an honor."
When the secret chamber door opened, Yuan En Tiandang's eyes showed a hint of surprise: Feng Zaixing and Leng Yaozhu walked out simultaneously, seemingly indicating their equal status.
"Brother Tiandang, Your Majesty, the Heavenly Phoenix will be acting with us from now on."
"Your Majesty, this is the Outer Sect Leader of my Body Sect, Yuan En Tiandang, who recently achieved a Breakthrough to the Limit Realm. One of the goals of seeing the Divine Craftsman this time is for him."
Feng Zaixing introduced the two parties. Leng Yaozhu greeted Yuan En Tiandang, her heart growing even more astonished.
She thought the Phoenix Family had invested early, but Feng Zaixing had already lured a Limit Douluo into the Body Sect's outer sect? How many Limit Douluo were there in the World?
Including Mu Ye, the Body Sect already had two Limit Douluo, no less than Shrek or the Tang Sect, establishing a Foundation to stand on equal footing with the four major powers.
Although Yuan En Tiandang had wasted some years, opening his Eight Extraordinary Meridians allowed his potential to increase, and he would soon complete the transformation from a Quasi-Demigod to a Demigod.
"It's a pity that the Phoenix Spirit's Bloodline isn't very strong; joining the Body Sect wouldn't improve my Cultivation––"
Leng Yaozhu muttered to herself. The Phoenix was the king of birds, but it wasn't known for its Physical Body, and it didn't quite fit with the Body Sect's Blood Qi combat style.
The path to becoming a Quasi-God was too difficult, either relying on enlightenment or Bloodline. Her potential was exhausted; unless she had an immense Opportunity, she had no hope of reaching the Peak in this life.
Feng Zaixing noticed the change in Leng Yaozhu's expression, his gaze shifting slightly.
In the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, there was an immortal grade item perfectly suited for her: the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
He would observe her future performance. If she proved reliable, the Earth Dao Squad could add another member.
As everyone knew, Major General Feng was always generous to his own people.
Heaven Dou City, Forging Headquarters.
Zhen Hua, as usual, came out to lecture the blacksmiths when he suddenly encountered someone challenging the establishment.
The Guild Master was provoked; how could the attending blacksmiths tolerate this? The elites stepped forward to meet the challenge, and then, as expected, lost completely.
"Is this all the forging masters at Heaven Dou City Headquarters amount to? A bit disappointing."
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The challengers were an old man and a young woman. The one who made the moves was a delicate and pretty girl, extremely beautiful and slender. She defeated several people in a row, a slight curve on her lips.
"Don't get too smug, only a small portion of the blacksmiths are here today––" "Our loss doesn't mean the association has lost––"
Several elite blacksmiths representing the Heaven Dou City Forging Association spoke up, but with somewhat lacking confidence.
Lin Yuhan pouted and said, "You're older than me, and you still have the nerve to speak after losing? If there's a Genius, call him over; we'll wait here."
The blacksmiths were speechless for a moment. On the high platform, several Saint Craftsmans beside Zhen Hua also frowned slightly.
Mu Xi happened to be at the headquarters studying with Mu Chen. Having lost to Lin Yuhan by a notch, she said, "If Senior Martial Uncle Zhen Hua's Disciple were here, you would definitely lose; but he's busy and doesn't have time to play with you."
Lin Yuhan raised her fair, jade-like hand and seriously asked, "For a blacksmith, what could be more important than Cultivating forging? If I were Guild Master Zhen Hua's student, I wouldn't leave Heaven Dou City for a single step."
As soon as these words were spoken, before the Heaven Dou Headquarters side could reply, the old man beside Lin Yuhan's face darkened, and he gave Lin Yuhan a helpless look.
This Disciple, why does she only speak the truth?
However, his purpose in bringing his Disciple to challenge was indeed to attract Zhen Hua's attention in this way. The Star Luo Empire had no Divine Craftsman, so to learn Heavenly Forging, they could only come here.
Zhen Hua's expression was composed, and he said loudly, "My Disciple is not only a forging Genius but also a Cultivation Genius. He left the headquarters many years ago; he has more important things to do than to pursue forging."
The opponent, at fifteen or sixteen years old, achieving a Peak Level Five Blacksmith, was indeed a top-tier forging Genius, but Feng Zaixing had already been a Level Five Blacksmith many years ago.
Over the years, Feng Zaixing had been busy Cultivating and rarely returned, and Zhen Hua was happy for his Disciple to mature.
Judging from his already completed Two-Word Battle Armor, he must already be a Level Six Blacksmith, with accomplishments only higher, not lower, than Lin Yuhan's.
Recalling Feng Zaixing, Zhen Hua's heart was filled mostly with worry, followed by pride.
But when Zhen Hua's words fell, most of the blacksmiths present couldn't understand. Even Limit Douluo had to be polite to Divine Craftsmen, so what kind of Prodigy had the Guild Master taken in?
Lin Yuhan understood even less, but she didn't argue with Zhen Hua, regretting, "That's a pity then. Since he's not here, the rest of you are no good."
Lin Yuhan's teacher smiled, "If there's no one else, then I think we should win this forging competition––"
"Old man, don't speak too soon."
Feng Zaixing's clear voice rang out from outside, and everyone's gaze immediately turned. Mu Xi, Zhen Hua, and Mu Chen's eyes were especially bright.
He actually came?
Lin Yuhan and her teacher turned to look, only to see the sky clear and the clouds light. A tall and upright figure, dressed in a white-blue cloud robe, strode in. The air flow became smooth with his appearance, and a faint smile hung on his handsome, ethereal face, like a serene deity, radiant with golden splendor.
Behind him, Na'er looked around the environment with a nostalgic expression, her beautiful eyes curved, occasionally smiling sweetly and waving to a few blacksmiths she had met before.
"Teacher, your Disciple has not returned for many years, please do not blame me." Feng Zaixing's tall figure bowed slightly, cupping his hands in a solemn salute to Zhen Hua.
He rarely returned for many years, and upon returning, he encountered such a scene, feeling somewhat ashamed.
Zhen Hua was stunned, the gloom in his heart instantly dissipated, revealing a warm, sun-like smile: "It's good that you're back, and that you're safe."
Many blacksmiths were also stunned, not because they hadn't seen Feng Zaixing, but because they knew too well who this person was and what he represented.
So they all looked at Zhen Hua with immense admiration. The Guild Master was indeed the Guild Master; he actually had such a trump card hidden away!
Lin Yuhan's beautiful eyes scrutinized the suddenly appearing young man, and she gasped: "You, you are Feng Zaixing, ranked forty-eighth on the Spirit Pagoda's continental storm ranking list? How could it be you?"
Lin Yuhan's teacher's face turned pale, and he stumbled back several steps, saying to Zhen Hua, "Excuse us, we concede, we're leaving now."
Who was Feng Zaixing? The most famous Cold-Faced Yama on the Douluo Continent, whom Evil Soul Masters would detour to avoid!
"Since you're already here, don't be in such a hurry to leave." Feng Zaixing placed a hand on the old man's trembling shoulder, revealing a set of white teeth, and chuckled: "You said you'd come, and you even brought me gifts. If I don't keep you for hospitality, others will laugh at me for not knowing the proper way to treat guests."
"Gifts?" Lin Yuhan's teacher was startled.
"Ah––– Lord Ghost Emperor, your intelligence was wrong! Why is there a Limit Douluo ambush here!"
Just then, a shrill scream came from outside, followed by everyone seeing a giant ape roaring in the sky,
and a Phoenix crying out, shattering and incinerating a mass of purple ominous clouds.
Not long after, Yuan En Tiandang and Leng Yaozhu flew into the headquarters, throwing a gray-robed figure, like a dead dog, onto the ground, blood splattering like rain.
Everyone hastily retreated, then widened their eyes to look.
Nine rings floated around the gray-robed figure, and an eagle-shaped Spirit exuded a chilling, evil aura, oppressive and clearly an Evil Soul Master!
"Zheng!"
A sword hum came from beside Zhen Hua. Long Tianwu soared into the air, and Emperor Sword Qi filled the headquarters.
The Evil Soul Master Titled Douluo's heart sank even further—another Limit Douluo!
Feng Zaixing crossed his arms over his chest, stepping forward with a smile: "Kid, do you recognize this lord?"
The Evil Soul Master Titled Douluo looked up, his face turning instantly pale: "Young Master Feng, I surrender, I'll talk, I'll say anything! Please give me a quick death–––"
Lin Yuhan and her teacher's faces were utterly white. Could they still explain themselves? Would they be shot as accomplices?