Chapter 126: The Deterrence of the Phoenix Pavilion

Long Yun had no knowledge whatsoever of the elders of Juxian Mountain—he did not know a single one of them. In fact, he had not expected Qing Feng to take things so seriously, and for a moment, they remained locked in a stalemate.

Qing Feng’s face darkened with an icy chill; he sneered coldly at Long Yun, saying, “Are you trying to toy with me? The consequences will be more than you can bear!”

At Long Yun’s most awkward moment, Yan Qingqing stepped beside him and glared fiercely at Qing Feng. “Whatever the consequences, we will face them together. I refuse to believe there is anything I can’t handle!”

Qing Feng frowned upon seeing Yan Qingqing. From her, he sensed a peculiar aura—one not possessed by ordinary people.

“Who are you?” Qing Feng asked cautiously.

“You have no right to know who I am. This isn’t your concern. Leave now, or perhaps that so-called Juxian Mountain will not suffer annihilation because of your blunder!” Yan Qingqing fully grasped Long Yun’s intent and spoke more arrogantly than he had, leaving Qing Feng and his three companions deeply unsettled.

Long Yun’s eyes lit up. Of course! Qingqing bore the bloodline of the Phoenix. This could indeed be worth a try.

Seizing the moment while Qing Feng and his three were still stunned, Long Yun transmitted his voice to Yan Qingqing: “Qingqing, unleash your phoenix power and scare them!”

“Which sect does the young lady come from?” Qing Feng asked, still harboring doubts despite Long Yun’s earlier incident, unwilling to fully trust Yan Qingqing’s words.

Yan Qingqing laughed coldly, releasing the aura of her phoenix bloodline. In midair, a fiery phoenix silhouette soared, bathing in flames, letting out a piercing cry.

Upon seeing the phoenix, Qing Feng and his companions’ faces changed drastically; they trembled involuntarily, murmuring, “Phoenix… Phoenix Pavilion…”

Yan Qingqing withdrew the fiery phoenix and curled her lip disdainfully. “Good, you recognize the phoenix. If you want to lay hands on my brother, first consider whether you’re worthy to do so!”

Long Yun chuckled inwardly. This girl was still as mischievous and unpredictable as ever. Surely, these four men would be terrified out of their wits this time.

Having originated from Divine Dragon Island himself, Long Yun naturally understood the stature of Divine Dragon Island and Phoenix Pavilion among the righteous sects. Even the Eight Great Sects of Central Continent held these two mysterious forces in high regard.

Not to mention the modest Juxian Mountain; to them, Phoenix Pavilion was like Juxian Mountain was to the disciples of Jade Sword Sect—an entirely different league, comparable to the distance between the Eight Great Sects of Central Continent.

Sure enough, Qing Feng’s expression darkened. The phoenix apparition was no trivial feat to conjure. Juxian Mountain was located in Central Continent, and its members were not as shallow-minded as those from the Qingshan Sect.

Therefore, when Yan Qingqing revealed the phoenix apparition, they harbored no doubts. Phoenix Pavilion was a terrifying giant. If this young lady were displeased, Juxian Mountain would be reduced to ashes in an instant.

No wonder they dispatched fifty experts at the Fusion Master level all at once. Without the backing of Phoenix Pavilion, no sect would so obediently send fifty experts to assist the small Jade Sword Sect.

With this realization, Qing Feng was even more convinced. He wore a full smile as he addressed Yan Qingqing, “So you come from that place. I apologize for my earlier offense; please forgive me.”

“Slap yourselves twice, and then I’ll forgive you. Otherwise, if I get angry, hmph!” Yan Qingqing snorted coldly.

Long Yun’s heart sank. This girl was playing things a bit too recklessly. If these four were unwilling to suffer such humiliation, she would no longer be able to maintain her act. Thinking this, he secretly pinched her twice from behind.

Yan Qingqing sensed Long Yun’s intent and gradually recovered from her wild outburst.

The four of Qing Feng’s group looked troubled. After all, slapping themselves twice in front of everyone would make it impossible for them to hold their heads high in the Qingshan Sect ever again.

Long Yun stepped forward and said to Yan Qingqing, “Qingqing, these four are also seniors of the Qingshan Sect and have nothing to do with this matter. Don’t push your luck; mercy is a virtue! Don’t forget the purpose of your visit.”

Long Yun’s words were deliberately ambiguous, but to Qing Feng’s ears they were surprisingly pleasant. He immediately smiled and said, “I didn’t expect a genius like you among the juniors of the Jade Sword Sect. I believe it won’t be long before we meet again in Central Continent!”

Long Yun smiled and replied, “If that day ever comes, I will seek out all four of you for a toast!”

“Good!” Qing Feng responded warmly, as if they were old friends, the smile on his face radiant and sincere. Standing beside him, Feng Wuji’s anger burned fiercely.

“Qing Feng…” Feng Wuji could no longer restrain himself and called out softly. Now he finally understood some of the reasons. Qing Feng was no longer a disciple of Qing Sect; such cold realities were perhaps inevitable.

But he had to try to bring the four back; otherwise, Qing Sect would surely be destroyed.

Qing Feng’s expression soured, but out of humanitarian concern, he smiled and saluted Feng Wuji. “Master, they indeed have close ties to my sect. In such matters, I cannot intervene.”

Feng Wuji cursed Qing Feng internally but also felt conflicted. Qing Feng was probably afraid of that woman’s identity.

With this in mind, Feng Wuji made a firm decision and gritted his teeth: “Qing Feng, do you know of the supreme treasures of Qing Sect—the Demon Mirror and the Pillar that Supports Heaven?”

Qing Feng was slightly taken aback. He had not expected Feng Wuji to mention these two artifacts. The Demon Mirror and the Pillar that Supports Heaven were legendary treasures coveted even by the sects of Central Continent.

Yet due to other reasons, none dared to seize them directly from Qing Sect. Hearing Feng Wuji mention the Demon Mirror stirred something in Qing Feng’s heart.

If Feng Wuji truly intended to wager these two treasures, Qing Feng could risk eliminating all the Jade Sword Sect members present.

Long Yun frowned deeply as well, seeming to understand what Feng Wuji was implying, especially noticing Qing Feng’s expression; he felt a growing unease.

“Of course I know. Those two are the unrivaled treasures passed down for thousands of years in Qing Sect. Master, may I ask why you bring them up now?” Qing Feng asked, feigning ignorance.

Feng Wuji snorted coldly. “Since the founding of Qing Sect, legends about the Demon Mirror and the Pillar that Supports Heaven have been handed down, but only to each generation’s sect leader. So none of you are aware!”

Qing Feng almost held his breath. The temptation of these two treasures was simply too great.

Feng Wuji continued, “It is said the Pillar that Supports Heaven is part of the Demon Mirror. Only when a destined person fuses these two artifacts can a world-shaking, unparalleled divine weapon be formed!”

“What qualifies one as the destined person?” Qing Feng smiled immediately. To him, Feng Wuji revealing such a secret known only to sect leaders indicated a decision had been made.

Feng Wuji’s gaze turned to Long Yun, a mocking smile curling his lips. “It is this Long Yun who secretly infiltrated Qing Sect, and while we were here resisting Blood Origin Sect, covertly fused the Pillar that Supports Heaven with the Demon Mirror. Now this divine weapon is in his hands!”

Damn it! Long Yun cursed Feng Wuji in his heart. To save Qing Sect, this man dared to openly reveal this secret, breaking the rules set by the sect’s ancestors.

Greed flashed in Qing Feng’s eyes before his gaze settled on Long Yun. He smiled, “Long Yun, an innocent man bears the guilt of a treasure. This divine weapon is too powerful. I think you should return it to Qing Sect.”

Long Yun was about to reply when Yan Qingqing stepped forward, her voice cold: “Qing Feng, do you really intend to risk offending Phoenix Pavilion to seize this divine weapon?”

Qing Feng showed little fear at her words, smiling faintly. “You openly rob the sacred treasure of a righteous sect—it is an intolerable offense by heaven’s law. Even if a senior from Phoenix Pavilion intervenes, I am confident in my justification. However, as long as you return the Demon Mirror to Qing Sect, I will not pursue this matter further.”

Long Yun’s expression gradually calmed. Since Feng Wuji had revealed the secret of the Reincarnation Mirror, it seemed that this bloodbath was now inevitable.