42: Chapter 42 A Hasty End

One must know that phoenix blood is the treasure of Luo Feng Valley, containing the Origin power of the Ancient Phoenix. Once used, it is gone forever. Even for a Genius rarely seen in a hundred years within the Sect, they could only request a single drop to temper their physique when breaking through a critical Bottleneck.

Sect Master Long stood to the side, watching in dazed shock, inwardly cursing, "This Valley Master Feng is truly going all out! To appease the wrath of the Haotian Sect, she's even willing to part with phoenix blood!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Valley Master Feng didn't even lift an eyelid, completely ignoring him.

A sharp light flashed in the eyes of Sect Master Xun Yan. This phoenix blood was a massive Opportunity, but whom should he send to collect it? After thinking it over, the figure of Xiang Tian suddenly surfaced in his mind.

This kid was the fiancé of his own Disciple, Xiahou Yun. Although his talent seemed ordinary, his fortuitous encounters were terrifyingly numerous.

"Hmph! I agree. I will send a Disciple to your valley to collect it shortly," Sect Master Xun Yan said loudly.

Hearing this, Valley Master Feng felt greatly at ease, finally able to leave with peace of mind. She bowed to Sect Master Xun Yan and said, "Then Sect Leader Xun, I shall take my leave."

But just as she turned around, Sect Master Xun Yan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he shouted toward the outside of the crowd, "Xiang Tian!"

At this moment, Xiang Tian was standing outside the mountain gate of the Haotian Sect, looking at the vast, swarming crowd. He was muttering to himself, wanting nothing more than to slip away quickly to avoid being caught in the crossfire of these big shots' struggles.

Hearing Sect Master Xun Yan's call, he gave a start of fright and secretly complained, "Good grief, what the hell does the enmity between you big shots have to do with a lowly Disciple like me!"

Complaints aside, with a Martial Emperor Realm powerhouse like Yan Qingyu hiding by his side, he had nothing to fear. "Coming!" Xiang Tian responded, pushing through the crowd to quickly run to Sect Master Xun Yan's side.

"Valley Master Feng, since you haven't left yet, why not take this little fellow back with you and personally bestow the phoenix blood upon him?" Sect Master Xun Yan said, pointing at Xiang Tian.

"Hmm?" Valley Master Feng raised an eyebrow, sizing Xiang Tian up. "Sect Leader Xun, you aren't joking, are you? You want to give my Luo Feng Valley's phoenix blood to this little fellow whose Aptitude is poor to the extreme?"

In her view, Xiang Tian's Aptitude was abysmal; he was simply not worthy of enjoying the phoenix blood.

"There's something you don't know, Valley Master Feng," Sect Master Xun Yan explained with a smile. "A year ago, this boy was only at the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm, and now he has already broken through to the Supernatural Realm! When I saw him yesterday, he was only at the Opening Aperture Realm Peak. In just one day, he has advanced another level!"

Speaking of this, even Sect Master Xun Yan himself couldn't help but be secretly alarmed. This Cultivate speed was simply Heaven-Defying!

Hiss!

Valley Master Feng gasped, re-evaluating Xiang Tian. "You kid, could it be that you've obtained some Heaven-Defying Opportunity?"

"Valley Master Feng flatters me; it was just good luck," Xiang Tian said, cupping his hands in a humble greeting.

"Fine, since Sect Leader Xun recommended you, then follow me!" Valley Master Feng asked no more questions. She grabbed Xiang Tian's wrist, and her figure flashed as she soared into the sky, flying toward Luo Feng Valley.

Sect Master Xun Yan turned to look at the remaining leaders of the other forces. Sect Master Long hurriedly took a step forward and pulled out a communication jade talisman. "Sect Leader Xun, I will contact my Sect immediately to have the Azure Dragon Blood sent over!"

He didn't dare to be negligent. Even Valley Master Feng had gone all out. If he didn't show his stance, the Azure Dragon Sect would likely have to bear the consequences when the Haotian Sect settled scores in the future.

However, the heads of those other families were unwilling to let it go. The Head of the Yang Family snorted coldly, "Our grudge must be avenged by our own hands!"

After saying that, they prepared to strike.

Seeing this, Sect Master Long quickly retreated to the side and cupped his hands. "Sect Leader Xun, if you need help, just give the word."

Boom! Another great battle broke out.

As a Martial Emperor Realm powerhouse, Sect Master Xun Yan was more than capable of dealing with a few Family heads at the Martial King Realm.

An hour later, the Head of the Qin Family was covered in wounds and shouted toward the horizon, "Old Ancestor, save me!"

The other Family heads were also at the end of their ropes, calling for help from their respective Old Ancestors. Sect Master Xun Yan sneered, "By the time your Old Ancestors arrive, you'll be long dead!" Raging flames gathered in his palm. "Burning Flame Palm!"

The scorching fire surged out, instantly enveloping the Family heads.

With their low cultivation, they couldn't possibly withstand flames of the Martial Emperor level, and they let out bursts of miserable screams.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the Family heads were burned alive.

Sect Master Long sighed from the side, thinking to himself, "They sought their own deaths; they can't blame anyone else."

But just then, a group of white-haired old men flew in from the horizon, shouting aggressively, "Xun Yan! You must give us an explanation!"

"An explanation?" Sect Master Xun Yan raised an eyebrow. "Your people were the ones who came to attack my Haotian Sect first, and now you want an explanation from me?"

"With the several of us joining forces, do you think we can't take care of a single Martial Emperor Realm Early Stage like you?" the leading Old Ancestor said coldly.

But they had forgotten that the Haotian Sect didn't have only one Martial Emperor in the person of Sect Master Xun Yan.

"Who is so bold as to come and act wildly at my Haotian Sect?" A majestic voice came from within the mountain gate. Following that, a white-haired old man walked out slowly. With every step he took, his clothes moved even without wind, and his white hair fluttered, carrying a naturally majestic Aura.

"Grand Elder! You've come!" Sect Master Xun Yan hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Little Yan, step aside and watch. Let this old man handle these old fellows who don't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth," the Grand Elder said flatly.

The several Old Ancestors were instantly trembling with fear when they saw the Grand Elder, their faces turning pale. "Gr... Grand Elder... You are actually still alive?" Judging by this Aura, he was at least a Martial Emperor Realm Middle Stage expert!

"To dare offend my Haotian Sect is a capital offense!" The Grand Elder didn't bother with nonsense. He raised his palm, and terrifying energy condensed in his hand.

Boom! With a loud explosion, the several Old Ancestors didn't even have time to scream before they were turned into ashes.

"All settled," the Grand Elder called out to Sect Master Xun Yan, then turned and flew back into the depths of the Haotian Sect.

Sect Master Xun Yan remarked with feeling, "The Grand Elder is still as strong as ever!" With him around, the Haotian Sect would be as stable as Mount Tai in this region.

Sect Master Long was already shivering with fright, secretly rejoicing that he hadn't picked the wrong side.

...

Half a day later, Xiang Tian was brought to a large mountain valley by Valley Master Feng.

As soon as they stepped into the valley, a wave of heat rushed toward them.

"Xiang Tian, our Luo Feng Valley is connected to lava underground, so the temperature is a bit higher. Bear with it," Valley Master Feng explained.

After spending half a day together, her impression of Xiang Tian had already changed.

She had thought he would be shy and restrained when facing her, but she didn't expect him to speak so naturally, which instead made her feel a bit stiff.

"It's actually an active volcano?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Xiang Tian's eyes.

"What is an active volcano?" Valley Master Feng asked in confusion.

"Nothing, just talking to myself," Xiang Tian smiled and said no more.

After walking a short distance into the valley, a massive complex of buildings came into view.

At the top of the largest central building was a lifelike Fire Phoenix sculpture, its wings spread as if about to take flight, looking magnificent.

"Your Luo Feng Valley is really big!" Xiang Tian was quite surprised. This valley was surrounded by mountains on all sides with only one narrow exit, making it easy to defend and hard to attack.

"Legend has it that this valley was a large crater smashed out by a Fire Phoenix descending from the heavens in ancient times. The underground lava was also formed then and has never extinguished." Valley Master Feng's tone was proud. By now, she no longer regarded Xiang Tian as a Junior, but rather treated him like a peer.

"So it's not a volcano after all!" Xiang Tian suddenly realized as he followed Valley Master Feng into the central building.

"Xiang Tian, do you want to rest for a night before going to the Blood Pool to collect the phoenix blood, or go now?" Valley Master Feng asked.

"The sooner the better, let's go now!" Xiang Tian said hurriedly. He was still thinking about going back to spend some intimate time with Yan Qingyu, and it was simply too hot here.

"You little fellow, you really are impatient." Valley Master Feng shook her head with a laugh and led him to the door of a stone chamber beneath the Fire Phoenix sculpture.

Xiang Tian looked up. Upon closer observation, the Fire Phoenix sculpture seemed even more realistic; the patterns of the feathers were clearly visible, and he could even sense a faint Aura of life.

"Looking at it up close, this doesn't seem like a sculpture at all, but rather something alive," Xiang Tian muttered.

"Don't just stand there, go in! The phoenix blood is in the Blood Pool." Valley Master Feng pushed open the stone door and said to Xiang Tian.