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Ning Cang City is a city nestled between mountains and water, easy to defend and hard to attack, serving as a royal stronghold in an exceptional location. As the main city of the Sky Abyss Empire, it is surrounded by beautiful scenery. A girl from the Ethereal Clan, who calls herself Ling'er, led Ye Feng out of the city.
After traveling south for about twenty miles, a summit came into view. The mountain was not very high, about one hundred meters, with sparse vegetation, barely qualifying as a hill. Following Ling'er, Ye Feng climbed this hill, filled with questions. However, when he crossed over the hilltop, he was completely shocked by what lay on the other side!
"This... this is..." Ye Feng exclaimed in surprise. It was no wonder he reacted this way; no one could imagine that the backside of a hill could be hollowed out and then disguised to create a perfect castle! This castle nestled behind the hill was also covered by a large bamboo grove, making it nearly undetectable unless one climbed to the summit.
Ling'er paid no attention to Ye Feng's astonishment and calmly explained, "This is one of our Ethereal Clan's camps. This time, one of our elders will personally meet you!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng's confusion deepened. According to this girl, it seemed that the Ethereal Clan had some significant business to discuss with him. However, he couldn't understand why it had to be him.
Xuan Lao was also analyzing the situation in Ye Feng's mind but couldn't come up with a reason either. They could only take things one step at a time. Soon, under Ling'er's guidance, Ye Feng entered the castle! Strangely enough, the castle's defenses were not as strict as he had imagined; there were no guards at the entrance!
It appeared like a luxurious residence built by a wealthy individual. Once accustomed to it, there was nothing particularly surprising about it. However, upon entering, Ye Feng felt uneasy due to the dark style of the castle! Everywhere he looked were beast totems and fierce murals that hardly matched the elegant nature of the Ethereal Clan.
Xuan Lao provided an explanation for this!
"Perhaps this is the best way to conceal their true nature. Who would imagine that behind such a castle lies a group of terrifying Ethereal Clan members? Even if powerful sects investigated here, they probably wouldn't uncover anything. Sigh, what are these damned folks really plotting?"
Listening to Xuan Lao's words made Ye Feng realize something: "Xuan Lao, didn't we hear that this woman mentioned they plan to summon an ancient clan member? That member's power might be incredibly formidable. The Ethereal Clan poses a significant threat to the Divine Martial Continent!"
"Exactly! That's why I hope you can take risks and investigate!" Xuan Lao candidly expressed his thoughts.
Ye Feng felt speechless; it was as if they were joking with his life! However, since he was already here, thinking too much wouldn't help. He took a deep breath and followed Ling'er through the castle for about an incense stick's worth of time until they finally arrived at the depths underground! The scale down here was astonishingly larger!
Walking down the steps into this underground world, Ye Feng understood that this underground area was likely where the Ethereal Clan lived and hid. These people had truly gone to great lengths for survival!
The underground space did not have the Gothic style seen above ground; instead, it was much simpler. Perhaps due to the difficulty of excavation or something else entirely, Ye Feng rarely felt a sense of simplicity until he turned a corner and reached the central hall underground.
In the hall stood a large round table occupied by three elderly men whose ages were hard to discern and several young people standing behind them. After Ling'er brought Ye Feng here, she took her seat among several middle-aged men; there were only about ten people qualified to sit at the round table...
Ye Feng looked at the group staring at him; their gazes were complex but mostly filled with disdainful scrutiny. Feeling dozens of divine consciousnesses locking onto him made him somewhat impatient. He shook his body slightly, releasing an aura from his peak mid-stage Xuanwu Realm that even hinted at breaking into late-stage!
Immediately! The entire room was stunned!
"Good! Indeed, heroes emerge from youth! Not bad, not bad!" An elder sitting at the head of the round table clapped his hands and exclaimed. Soon, everyone else joined in applause, creating a strange atmosphere that seemed to welcome Ye Feng, completely different from what he had anticipated!
Damn it, what on earth is going on here!
Ye Feng was filled with confusion, unable to comprehend the situation. He unexpectedly noticed that Ling Er's expression was not very pleasant as she sat at the edge of the round table. It seemed that despite her status, she still could not compare to the three elders. What shocked him even more was that he couldn't sense the realms of those three elders!
"Could they be in the Divine Martial Realm?!" Ye Feng's heart raced at this possibility, feeling as if he had stumbled into a den of thieves! However, Old Xuan quickly gave him some courage.
"Nonsense! The Ethereal Clan in the Divine Martial Realm could not possibly survive to this day. Rest assured, the strength of those three is at most on par with yours. If it comes to a fight, even if you risk your life to escape, you will be fine. Each of them has secret methods; every race surely has its means of self-preservation! No need to worry!"
These words echoed in Ye Feng's mind, finally easing his anxiety a bit. He then unceremoniously took a seat. This act of taking the initiative drew angry glares from some young people, but Ye Feng met their gazes without hesitation, displaying a strong aura with his stern eyes.
The three elders saw this and not only did they not get angry, but they also chuckled while shaking their heads! Ultimately, in such a bizarre environment, a middle-aged man with a robust appearance stood up and nodded slightly at Ye Feng before speaking: "I believe there's no need for self-introduction. Young friend, first of all, I must apologize for my daughter's recklessness! There may be some misunderstandings between us!"
The unexpected opening remark revealed goodwill. Ye Feng was taken aback for a moment and glanced at Ling Er, finally understanding their relationship—father and daughter! However, looking at the man's plain appearance, he never expected him to have such a beautiful daughter; surely she wasn't just an innocent girl!
Recalling his previous conflict with Ling Er, Ye Feng understood why the man wanted to apologize. However, he was even more puzzled—did they go through all this trouble just to express their apologies?
Impossible! Even if Ye Feng was rare and exceptional, he had not reached that level yet! After thinking for a moment, Ye Feng proactively bowed and said: "Thank you for your kind words, seniors. I am the one who acted rashly. Please feel free to tell me what transaction you wish to discuss!"
Not hiding anything, Ye Feng's willingness to follow them stemmed mainly from Ling Er's words. If the Ethereal Clan could truly provide what he needed, then he could turn a blind eye to their schemes; frankly speaking, he simply lacked the ability to stop them...
One person trying to thwart the plans of an entire clan that had existed for ten thousand years—Ye Feng wasn't arrogant enough to think he could do that!
As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man smiled and said loudly: "Straightforward! Since that's the case, I'll get straight to the point. However, this transaction still needs to be decided by our clan's three elders!" After saying this, he gestured toward the three elders with a respectful demeanor.
Ye Feng narrowed his eyes; from his entrance until now, it was clear that these three old men were the true decision-makers of the Ethereal Clan. He was eager to hear what these so-called elders wanted to trade with him!
Soon enough, the elder at the top spoke again: "Young friend, regardless of how much you know about our Ethereal Clan, I want to tell you beforehand—not to listen to those rumors from outside or be misled by Ling Er's ignorance. Our clan has inherited for ten thousand years; although we are not well-known among most humans, please believe me when I say that by our generation, the Ethereal Clan poses no threat to your human race!"
This statement contained elements of goodwill. Even Xuan Lao found it hard to understand what exactly the Ethereal Clan intended to do. Ye Feng was even more confused but pretended to adopt a mature negotiating stance and replied: "Seniors need not say such things; I am not concerned about that. I only want to know why you invited me here!"
This seemed to be the main event. He had been brought here after going in circles, and he really didn't want to waste any more time!
The three old men exchanged glances, seemingly communicating silently. Eventually, the elder among them spoke up, "Let's get straight to the point. We brought you here because we need your help with something. Once it's done, we will do our utmost to gather the Heavenly Origin Pill or its materials that you desire! How does that sound?"
Sure enough! Upon hearing this, Ye Feng realized that these people had ulterior motives. For such a powerful and secretive clan to seek him out meant that it was a matter of life and death. He couldn't help but feel a bit self-deprecating; when did he become someone of such importance?
Old Xuan reminded him in his mind, "Don't overthink it. First, ask them what they want you to do! What kind of help do they need?"
Taking a deep breath, Ye Feng followed Xuan Lao's advice and asked directly. The three old men showed some delight when he didn't immediately refuse, but their expressions soon turned serious again, and then the middle-aged man spoke.
"Young friend, we have investigated your background, from the Northern Jin Kingdom all the way to the current Heavenly Mechanism Sect. It is undeniable that we have been tracking you for quite some time and receiving reports about you. You don't need to guess why we did this; I'll tell you directly: our Ethereal Clan is barely surviving and has little power left!"
"What lies before you is everything our Ethereal Clan has. The reason we found you now is that we believe you meet our requirements, or rather, you can help us accomplish a task that concerns the future of our Ethereal Clan!"
"After saying all this, it's just nonsense to me. While I'm curious about why you've targeted me, right now I just want to know what it is you want me to do!" Ye Feng was not one to dwell on history; he only cared about results!
The middle-aged man paused for a moment and then smiled, "Very well! I'm glad you asked this way. So listen closely: we need you to kill the current emperor's only sister—Alfalfa Princess! As for why she must be killed, we can't explain it all at once, but we assure you that if you can accomplish this task, we will do everything in our power to provide you with as many Heavenly Origin Pill materials as you desire!"
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