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Yi Jiuzhou is the adopted son of Yi Qidao, the leader of the Star River Sword Sect. During the struggle for the position of sect master, Yi Qidao was ambushed by his second disciple, Lu Xianhe, and died from his injuries. Despite Lu Xianhe's numerous attempts to cover up his actions, Yi Jiuzhou eventually discovered the truth. However, due to his lack of strength, he did not dare to seek revenge against Lu Xianhe.
After the Otherworldly Secret Realm incident, Yi Jiuzhou faced exclusion everywhere. Fearing that the truth would be revealed and that his loyal followers might find an opportunity to kill Yi Jiuzhou, Lu Xianhe was on high alert. Yi Jiuzhou had long been prepared and managed to escape with great effort, but he lost his left arm in the process, earning him the nickname "The Divine Eagle Hero."
Now, Yi Jiuzhou has inexplicably advanced to the Golden Core Mid-Stage. Lu Xianhe has every reason to be worried; the power difference between them is minimal, and if they were to fight desperately, Lu Xianhe could end up severely injured or even dead.
Fortunately, Yi Jiuzhou did not act out. Chu Wushang only noted that there was some tension between the master and disciple but no significant enmity. Yi Jiuzhou came alongside Xu Feng, who entrusted Hua Du to Yi Jiuzhou's care. This alone was enough to indicate a close relationship between them; now that Yi Jiuzhou possesses Golden Core Mid-Stage strength, he should not be underestimated.
Yi Jiuzhou and Lu Xianhe exchanged a few words but had no further contact.
Xu Feng lightly flapped his wings and flew over the rippling sea surface, stopping above Wuhua Island.
Hua Qian Zhi coldly snorted and shouted, "High and mighty, looking down on others; I think you should come down and talk." Hua Qian Zhi soared into the air, wielding the Purple Lightning Sword which sliced through the air towards Xu Feng.
This was Hua Qian Zhi's second attack on Xu Feng; she gave him no chance to respond. The sword wind was as swift as lightning, determined to assert dominance over Xu Feng.
Xu Feng did not expect Hua Qian Zhi's violent temper had not changed at all; she attacked as soon as they met. Hua Guinian showed no intention of stopping her, while Hua Wanduo looked on with a mix of concern in his eyes—uncertain whether he was worried about Hua Qian Zhi or something else.
Xu Feng did not retreat. Facing the incoming Purple Lightning Sword, he swung out his Fire Dragon Whip.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion echoed as flames erupted and electric currents crackled. The sea surface surged under the powerful impact of spiritual energy, sending waves soaring dozens of feet high.
"What tremendous force! Even the seawater has been pushed aside; just those flying droplets could easily crush a Foundation Establishment Practitioner."
"Indeed! Such huge waves—I can even see fish in them."
"Oh? Did you see if they were male or female?"
"Sorry, it was a sea turtle. It was wearing a vest; I couldn't tell."
The Fire Dragon Whip and Purple Lightning Sword made contact for the second time. Xu Feng's figure shifted slightly as he was pushed back two meters, while Hua Qian Zhi merely paused momentarily before continuing her ascent into the sky.
In the second clash, Hua Qian Zhi still held the upper hand. However, this time the victory was very slight; a month ago, Hua Qian Zhi had sent Xu Feng flying with a single sword strike, but now, the same strike only pushed Xu Feng back two meters.
Is the difference between the Late Stage of Golden Core and the Early Stage of Nascent Soul merely two meters?
Chu Wushang nodded slightly; this gap was within reason. It was already quite impressive that Xu Feng could withstand Hua Qian Zhi's sword strike without any injuries.
Lan Xiao felt a sense of wanting to cry. Two months ago, Xu Feng was on par with him, yet now he was able to spar with Hua Qian Zhi as if nothing had happened. The younger generation is formidable; there’s no denying it.
Hua Guinian felt somewhat displeased, but since Hua Qian Zhi had indeed dominated the scene, and Xu Feng dared to come, he certainly wasn't a fool. Hua Guinian could still accept this outcome and called out loudly, "Xu Feng, come down! You are here to exchange people, not to fight."
Xu Feng replied, "It's not that I want to fight; it's just your way of entertaining guests." With that, he leaped down.
"You are not a guest." Hua Qian Zhi did not attack again and followed him down.
Xu Feng ventured deep into enemy territory, shocking the Five Faction Alliance. According to the original plan, Xu Feng was not supposed to land on Wuhua Island; the entire exchange process was meant to take place in the Sky. Once the transaction concluded, the Five Faction Alliance would pounce.
Xu Feng's unexpected move left Chu Wushang puzzled. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This young man has depth; he is no longer someone I can control.
Yi Jiuzhou had already figured out what Xu Feng intended to do on the way there. Seeing Xu Feng surrounded now made him feel uneasy.
On the martial arts arena, hundreds of disciples from Wuhua Island were tense, waiting for Hua Guinian's command to chop Xu Feng into pieces with their swords.
"Xu Feng, you really dare to come," Hua Guinian said coldly.
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
Hua Guinian replied, "Do you think my Azure Dragon Mine can be destroyed just like that?" A killing intent flickered in his eyes.
Xu Feng countered, "The Qinglong Mountain mine was never yours to begin with; if it's destroyed, then it's destroyed." Xu Feng stood his ground without retreating.
Hua Guinian and Xu Feng locked eyes, and it felt as if the air itself was about to explode.
After a long while, Hua Guinian, not having gained the upper hand in momentum, could only ask, "What about the jealousy?"
Xu Feng gestured towards the distance, and Yi Jiuzhou understood, twisting Hua Du and shaking him in the sky like a rag, which drew laughter from the onlooking loose cultivators.
Seeing that Xu Feng was merely dazed and not seriously harmed, Hua Guinian felt relieved. Without waiting for Xu Feng to speak, he raised his hand, and a hole appeared on the ground of Flowering Plant. Then a group of people emerged.
Four Golden Core Cultivators led Qiu Wuling at the front, followed by more than twenty disciples of the New Moon Sect who had also been detained. Flowering Plant was only thirty meters away from the square, and soon Qiu Wuling appeared before everyone. Hua Qian Zhi stood in the middle, separating Qiu Wuling from Xu Feng.
Xu Feng waved to Qiu Wuling and said, "Elder Qiu, how have you been?"
Qiu Wuling smiled sadly and replied, "Nothing serious; thank you for your concern." After being held by Wuhua Island for over a month, Qiu Wuling's complexion couldn't be much better.
Both Hua Wanduo and Qiu Wuling had suffered setbacks; the once formidable Azure Wind Antelope now appeared so dejected.
"Since everyone is safe, let's get started," Hua Guinian said. He was not interested in hearing Xu Feng and Qiu Wuling chat idly. After being scolded by Hua Fengxiao, Hua Guinian just wanted to quickly resolve this dispute and figure out the way forward later.
Xu Feng waved his hand, and Yi Jiuzhou quickly flew over with Hua Du.
Xu Feng took Hua Du and gave him a fifth-grade Baiqing Dan to take. Hua Du soon woke up, blinking his confused eyes. It took him a while to regain his senses. Just as he was about to explode in anger, he realized he had no strength at all, and Xu Feng was right beside him; if Xu Feng wanted to, he could kill Hua Du at any moment.
This hostage exchange did not involve any neutral party; it relied solely on each side's deterrent power and grasp of the situation. Xu Feng had Ultraman as his trump card and possessed strength that was not inferior to Hua Qian Zhi's. In case Wuhua Island tried any tricks, he could easily escape without letting Hua Du return alive.
Wuhua Island had the advantage of being on home turf and was not afraid of Xu Feng playing tricks. Whether the exchange would go smoothly depended on both sides' sincerity.
Hua Guinian said, "You can let your people go first." Since Xu Feng was on Wuhua Island, Hua Guinian was not worried about him escaping. Having managed Wuyao Island for two hundred years and seen countless people, he trusted his judgment; Xu Feng would never be someone who would break his word.
However, Xu Feng did not appreciate this gesture and coldly replied, "So straightforward? You aren't trying to deceive me, are you?"
Hua Guinian snorted, "As the Island Master of Wuhua Island, I wouldn't stoop so low as to deceive a child like you." Xu Feng's suspicion hurt him deeply.
"You are already deceiving me," Xu Feng said. "Does Flower Island Master really think I'm a child who can't even notice when someone is missing?"
"One person short?" Hua Guinian heard this and couldn't help but look at Qiu Wuling, who was smirking back at him.
Hua Guinian glanced at the crowd from the New Moon Sect and immediately realized that someone was indeed missing, and that person was indispensable to the entire event: Cai Shujun. I actually forgot about Cai Shujun; how could I be so careless?
Hua Du also noticed that Cai Shujun was missing and couldn't help but worry about her. He had always liked Cai Shujun and was eager to win her favor, but somehow he always ended up messing things up.
Hua Guinian looked at the four Golden Core Cultivators who were being detained; they all lowered their heads under his gaze. Hua Guinian felt a surge of anger in his heart. It seemed these four had secretly dealt with Cai Shujun while keeping him, the Island Master, in the dark. They didn't have the guts to do this on their own; he wondered who dared to act like this.
"Speak," Hua Guinian said to the four cultivators, "Where is Cai Shujun, and who ordered you to do this?"
Xu Feng initially thought that Hua Guinian had arranged this deliberately, but it was clear now that Hua Guinian genuinely did not know that Cai Shujun was missing.
One of the four, a Skinny High Monk, replied, "Reporting to Island Master, it was Second Elder who took Cai Shujun away."
It was him, Hua Qian Zhi! Everyone's gaze fell upon Hua Qian Zhi.
Xu Feng had a bad feeling; things were getting complicated.
Sure enough, Hua Qian Zhi said with a grim expression, "That's right; I took her away."
Xu Feng said, "If anything happens to Cai Shujun, I, Xu Feng, swear here that I will tear you apart." His tone was calm, but everyone could sense the absolute determination behind it.
"Arrogant," Hua Qian Zhi retorted. "What makes you think you can tear me apart? Just because of your Fire Dragon Whip?"
"Damn it!" Xu Feng cursed under his breath, but unfortunately, no one understood him.
Seeing that Hua Qian Zhi had taken Cai Shujun without permission and caused him to lose credibility, Hua Guinian forced down his anger and said, "Qian Zhi, Cai Shujun is just an Early Stage of Golden Core cultivator. She's younger than you; let her go and we can let this matter rest."
Hua Qian Zhi replied, "Don't worry; Cai Shujun is still alive, but you won't be able to find her." Even at this moment, he still had the mind to play hide-and-seek.
Xu Feng patiently asked, "Where is she?"
A cool breath escaped from Hua Qian Zhi's nose, ignoring Xu Feng, clearly conveying the message of "I won't tell just anyone."
Not even Hua Guinian's words could persuade him to release her, let alone Xu Feng.
"Cai Shujun has no enmity with you. You are a distinguished Yuan Ying Cultivator; what benefit do you gain from making things difficult for her? Your opponent is me. If you let Cai Shujun go, we can still discuss this matter," Xu Feng lowered his tone, hoping Hua Qian Zhi would refrain from taking extreme actions.
"He won't let her go because I instructed him to do so."
A figure walked along the flower path through the woods, stepping on fallen petals. His eyes held a hint of elegance, giving off an air of someone detached from worldly affairs, as if he had stepped out of an ink painting of the mountains.
He held a bouquet of yellow flowers in one hand while the other was tucked behind his back. As he moved, the flower branches trembled lightly, and a few petals drifted down gracefully.
Qiu Wuling's pale face showed a flicker of anger as he sneered, "Hua Baili, you only want to make me sad. Why trouble my disciple? After all these years, you are still so pathetic."
The newcomer was none other than Hua Baili, the Grand Elder of Wuhua Island.
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