92: Chapter 92 Bad Temper!
"Boom!!!"
A thunderous roar suddenly erupted between heaven and earth, shaking the mountain forests for dozens of miles around.
Just as Chu Feng was about to collect the corpse of the outsider Cultivator.
A violent, unparalleled pressure surged toward them.
The next moment.
A figure appeared in mid-air, standing on nothingness.
The newcomer wore a black robe with cloud patterns, a true disciple jade token hanging from his waist. His face was cold and sharp as if carved by a knife, and his eyes were like lightning, looking down condescendingly at the group below.
Fine electric arcs crackled and hissed around his body.
"Li Sen!!!"
Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan, who had joined the Sect the earliest and possessed the highest cultivation level, saw his pupils contract as he called out the name.
His hand gripping his heavy sword tightened suddenly, his expression solemn.
"Who is Li Sen?"
Chu Feng asked via secret voice transmission without changing his expression, though his gaze remained locked on the uninvited guest in the air.
He could feel that this person had come with ill intent.
Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan's hurried voice transmission echoed, "He is a Foundation Establishment Completion Stage, Mysterious-rank True Disciple. It is said that he has already stepped half a foot into the threshold of the Golden Core."
"He is a Lightning Cultivator with extremely strong battle power, and... he has a bad temper."
Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Chu Feng's eyes.
He looked up, meeting Li Sen's scrutinizing gaze, and asked loudly without servility or arrogance, "So it is Senior Brother Li who has graced us with his presence. The outsider Cultivator has already been slain by our joint efforts. May I ask what brings you here, Senior Brother?"
Li Sen's gaze lingered for an instant on the charred corpse of Voldemort.
He took an extra look at the Storage Pouch at the corpse's waist before slowly speaking, "Very well. Hand over the corpse of this demonic Cultivator to me. I will take it back to the Law Enforcement Hall for the deacon to verify his identity and determine his origins."
"As for your contributions, the Sect will naturally record them and reward you accordingly."
These words sounded high-sounding and righteous, but to Chu Feng and the others, every word stung.
Chu Feng was taken aback, his expression darkening.
Good grief.
This person was trying to snatch the credit right from under his nose.
If they were back in Hongyue City, Chu Feng might have been a little wary.
But today is different from the past; he, Chu Feng, is no longer just a Talisman Master.
Others might fear Li Sen's Foundation Establishment Completion Stage cultivation and his status as a Mysterious-rank True Disciple.
But Chu Feng was not afraid.
He took a step forward, meeting Li Sen's increasingly icy gaze, and sneered, "There is no need for Senior Brother Li to trouble yourself! I will properly bring the corpse of the demonic Cultivator back to the Sect and hand it over to the Law Enforcement Hall for disposal."
"There is no need for others to report this merit of slaying the demon on our behalf either!"
"That's right!!"
Although Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan was wary of Li Sen, since Chu Feng had already taken the lead, how could he shrink back?
He immediately responded in a rough voice, "If Senior Brother Li is willing to help, why not assist us by guarding the perimeter to prevent any accomplices of the demonic Cultivator from lurking nearby? There is no need to trouble Senior Brother with such a small matter as collecting the body and verifying merit."
Although Tang Yanrou and the other two did not speak, they each took a half-step forward, making their stance clear.
The five of them stood shoulder to shoulder.
Although their cultivation was not as high as Li Sen's, their Battle Intent was not the least bit inferior.
Li Sen frowned.
He was naturally hot-tempered, and since the "danyin fruit" was crucial for his Breakthrough to the Golden Core realm, he had intended to use his status to suppress them and quickly seize the item.
He had thought that they were just a few Yellow-rank True Disciples, and upon seeing him, their Mysterious-rank True Disciple Senior Brother, they should have obediently complied.
He had not expected this group of juniors to dare to contradict him in public, which immediately ignited his anger.
"Hmm??"
Li Sen's voice suddenly turned sharp, and the lightning light around his body surged by several feet, "How dare you disobey my orders??"
He no longer hovered in mid-air, his figure flickering, and he landed with a boom like a bolt of lightning.
The moment he landed, the ground beneath his feet cracked like a spiderweb, and dust flew into the air.
"Rumble!!!"
As if to demonstrate his power.
Li Sen deliberately channeled his spiritual power, his protective light barrier suddenly expanding, and several silver lightning bolts as thick as a child's arm shot out, bombarding the area around Chu Feng and the others.
The lightning struck the ground, blasting out charred, deep pits; gravel splattered, electric snakes danced wildly, and the air was filled with a pungent, burnt smell.
This was a naked threat!!!
However, everyone present was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and they were all True Disciples whose mental fortitude had long been tempered to be extremely resilient.
Furthermore, they did not believe that Li Sen would truly dare to attack them over a demonic Cultivator's corpse and the "danyin fruit."
The Duobao Sect had strict rules; harming fellow disciples was a grave crime that even a Mysterious-rank True Disciple could not afford to bear.
Of course, if it really came down to a fight, they had already killed a Foundation Establishment Completion Stage outsider Cultivator, so why would they be afraid of Li Sen?
Therefore, the five of them remained standing where they were, watching Li Sen's posturing with cold eyes, even with a hint of mockery in their gazes.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!"
Just as the tension reached its peak, sounds of things piercing through the air suddenly came from all directions.
Streams of light in various colors swept in from the horizon, landing on the trees and rocks around the valley, revealing several figures.
Most of the newcomers were Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Duobao Sect.
They were wearing the standard robes of Inner Disciples or True Disciples.
They were clearly attracted by the commotion when Voldemort fell earlier, as well as the Aura Li Sen had unleashed.
Among them were also some Cultivators wearing the attire of other Sects, all of whom had strong Auras and sharp eyes.
As soon as these Cultivators landed, their gazes focused in unison on the scene, especially on the charred corpse of Voldemort and the five people including Chu Feng.
Many of them had flashes of greed, scrutiny, and curiosity in their eyes as they whispered to each other and pointed fingers.
Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan's expression became even more unpleasant, and he transmitted his voice, "This is troublesome!!!"
Chu Feng, however, remained calm.
At this moment.
A middle-aged Cultivator wearing the True Disciple robe of the Heaven Sword Sect stepped out from the crowd.
This man was clean-shaven with a fair face and a beaming smile. He cupped his hands toward the group and said loudly, "Fellow Daoists of the Duobao Sect, joining forces to slay the outsider Cultivator is truly satisfying and a blessing for our Immortal Dao!"
His words were pleasant, but his narrow eyes kept darting toward Voldemort's corpse, and his smile carried an indescribable meaning.
With outsiders present.
Li Sen had to restrain his unleashed lightning power, but his face remained gloomy.
He glanced at the Heaven Sword Sect Cultivator and said coldly, "Gao Fei, the outsider Cultivator here has already been executed. If you have nothing else to do, you may disperse."
The Heaven Sword Sect Cultivator named Gao Fei chuckled. Instead of retreating, he stepped forward a few paces, "That is natural. These True Disciples of the Duobao Sect have profound cultivation and are admirable for slaying the evil demon, but..."
He changed the subject, his smile fading slightly, "During his flight, that outsider Cultivator killed a Junior Brother from our Heaven Sword Sect. While the dead cannot be brought back to life, my Junior Brother's belongings should rightfully be returned."
"I ask Fellow Daoist Li Sen, as well as these few young friends, to make it convenient for us."
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately began to stir.
"That's right! A Senior Brother from our Cloud Sea Sect also fell victim to this demonic Cultivator. I ask all Fellow Daoists of the Duobao Sect to uphold justice and return my Senior Brother's belongings!"
"And mine..."
"My Junior Brother's protective jade pendant is an heirloom; I hope you will return it!!!"