Ambush

How could someone who isn't a master of Fire Attribute possibly unleash the full potential of the Heavenly Fire Armor? In Ziwei's hands, the Heavenly Fire Armor could at best become just an ordinary top-tier defensive artifact.

However, the Great Emperor Ziwei is not of the Fire Attribute, but there is one among the Supreme Elder of the Purple Cloud Realm!

In fact, Zhang Xingfeng didn't mention Tianyu and the Dragon Spirit Space. Perhaps in Zhang Xingfeng's subconscious, Tianyu didn't belong to the kind of attack artifact, and as for the Dragon Spirit Space, it didn't belong to Zhang Xingfeng at all. Back then, the Dragon Spirit spent one-third of its spiritual blood to buy its freedom.

The three top-tier divine artifacts are: the Void Breaker, the Heavenly Fire Armor, and the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow. The Great Emperor Ziwei had long known of the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow's formidable reputation and was well aware of its offensive power, so he didn't inquire further.

Calculating the time, the Great Emperor Ziwei knew that Zhang Xingfeng would likely regain consciousness in a little while, so he immediately sat down in the superior position.

After a while, Zhang Xingfeng suddenly regained consciousness.

Zhang Xingfeng's mental energy had been tempered several times and was stronger than the Great Emperor Ziwei had expected, so he woke up in less than half an hour. The Great Emperor Ziwei was also startled. He knew that if he asked any more questions, Zhang Xingfeng might discover him, and then things would be difficult to handle. He would have no choice but to use force!

Using force would inevitably anger the Tianlong Sect and Fengyuan Gate, and the consequences would be unbearable for the Great Emperor Ziwei. After all, he knew that the strongest experts in the Immortal Realm were no longer at the Purple Cloud Realm, but rather at the Fengyuan Gate. This was because the Fengyuan Gate had gained Li Qiang.

However, the Great Emperor Ziwei did not know that Li Qiang was the inheritor of the Immortal Realm. In the Immortal Realm, he controlled the primordial energy of the Immortal Realm. In the Immortal Realm, Li Qiang was a god, an invincible existence. There was no one in the Immortal Realm who could defeat Li Qiang.

However, Li Qiang was by nature indifferent and disliked fighting. Moreover, he did not even tell his master, the Azure Emperor, about his identity as Immortal Realm Inheritor.

"Hmm... Senior Great Emperor Ziwei. Why are my two brothers like this? It seems I was also momentarily lost in thought!" Zhang Xingfeng had a bad feeling. He felt that for a period of time, he had no memory of what had just happened. Zhang Xingfeng disliked this feeling of not being able to fully control himself.

The Great Emperor Ziwei had already prepared his explanation, and said with a smile, "Xingfeng, don't worry. That was a piece of celestial music that I had just learned, and I played it especially for you. It's normal to be engrossed in the music. As for your two little brothers, they may be waking up soon because their cultivation level is too low!"

The immortal essence of the Great Emperor Ziwei flowed through the jade flute, and a light and cheerful celestial melody sounded, immediately waking Zhao Jia and Li Yu.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Xingfeng felt relieved. "Senior's celestial music is indeed amazing. I wonder how long we were so engrossed in it? Why are the other six, Immortal Lord Yuyang, no longer here?"

The Great Emperor Ziwei smiled and explained, "The six of them have already left, but Xingfeng, don't worry. You were only engrossed for a short while, just the time it takes to listen to a celestial melody. By the way, I invited you here this time because I know you've forged a divine artifact. Would you be willing to show me the method for forging it? Of course, I won't just look for nothing. My Purple Cloud Realm has countless rare treasures, and its collection of rare items is unparalleled in the Immortal Realm. If you agree to this, I'll let you choose ten rare items from the Treasure Pavilion."

Zhang Xingfeng sneered inwardly, "Ten rare treasures? Hmph, do you think I don't know how precious the method of forging divine artifacts is? It's a method that can be used to forge divine artifacts in an endless stream!"

Zhang Xingfeng, however, said respectfully, "Senior, there's no need for that. This method of refining divine artifacts was a secret transmission from my master. He had given a strict order that it should not be passed on to outsiders, and I cannot disobey my master's order. Although I really want those ten rare treasures, I have no choice but to give them up now. I hope you can understand."

The Great Emperor Ziwei suddenly frowned, seemingly displeased, and asked again, "Are you really not going to pass it on?"

Zhang Xingfeng firmly replied, "It's true!"

Zhang Xingfeng knew in his heart that the Purple Emperor had invited him to the Immortal Realm for the method of refining divine artifacts, and that the Azure Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor might also be related to this method of refining divine artifacts.

Great Emperor Ziwei suddenly snorted coldly and said with a sneer, "Yuyang, take Xingfeng out for a stroll around my Purple Cloud Realm. Whenever Xingfeng wants to leave, let him go!" With that, he left the main hall with a gloomy face.

It seems that the Great Emperor Ziwei is really angry.

Zhang Xingfeng, however, was filled with doubt. "Could it be that the Great Emperor Ziwei is really so petty? Could it be that he has really given up? That shouldn't be the case. As the leader of the number one power in the Immortal Realm, he shouldn't give up just because of my two rejections, and he shouldn't be so open about his emotions!"

Great Emperor Ziwei, however, entered his own secret chamber.

A smile appeared on his face, "Hmm... not bad. My performance just now should have made Zhang Xingfeng not suspicious. Ah! Oh no!" The Great Emperor Ziwei obviously also realized that there was a problem with his performance just now.

Is such a sullen and indifferent expression something a person in a high position should have?

The Great Emperor Ziwei gave a bitter smile, "Heh, it seems that after obtaining this 'God Forging True Manual,' everything was planned out. I didn't want to waste my breath arguing with Zhang Xingfeng anymore. I just put on a few perfunctory performances, but I revealed a flaw!" Suddenly, the Great Emperor Ziwei's face turned cold. "Hmph, even if he suspects something, so what? As long as he leaves and goes to the Sealed Realm, everything is still within my plan. No matter how much he suspects, he will still die in the end. The Azure Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor will never know."

Thinking it over, the Great Emperor Ziwei telepathically transmitted a message: "Senior brother, once Zhang Xingfeng leaves, proceed according to plan. Be careful, senior brother, Zhang Xingfeng has quite a few divine artifacts on him. Also, be careful not to let anyone discover your identity."

"Junior brother, don't worry. I have hardly ever left the Purple Cloud Realm since I started cultivating. I have now reached the late stage of Immortal Emperor. Although the Azure Emperor and others know of my existence, how could they know my attack methods? Hmph, junior brother, you should trust my attack methods. It is almost impossible for them to be detected!"

When Ziwei thought of her senior brother's special attack method, she immediately said, "Don't worry, of course you can rest assured. Senior brother's special attack method is unprecedented in the history of the Immortal Realm. No matter how the Azure Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor investigate afterward, they will not be able to detect it."

"Well, in that case, junior brother, I'll continue my cultivation. Just remind me when Zhang Xingfeng arrives in Chenmeng City."

Ziwei immediately replied, "I know, Senior Brother, you should continue cultivating!" A sinister smile played on her lips. "Special attack? You're the only one in the entire Immortal Realm who doesn't know the cultivation secrets of the 'Ziyan Array Seal'? I reckon my cultivation in this area is definitely no less than yours!"

Ziwei smiled, then took out "The God Forging True Manual" and began to study it carefully!

A day later, Zhang Xingfeng, Zhao Jia, Li Yu left Purple Cloud Realm and headed to Fengyuan Gate!

There are seven major cities on the way to Fengyuan Gate, and the journey is quite long. However, Zhang Xingfeng used a teleportation array all the way, so he did not feel the distance.

Chenmeng City, the third of the seven major cities, is also the city that Zhao Jia Li Yu the other two most dream of entering.

Chenmeng City atop a massive mountain range, making it a mountain city. The mountain range is so vast that it rivals the so-called End of the Tianya Mountain Range in the Mortal World. The range is winding and long, with countless peaks, each containing a place for recreation.

Relying on the unique natural features of the mountain range and aided by esoteric immortal techniques, Chenmeng City is like a dream. Within the mountain range, immortals either fly through the air or ride on clouds, drifting between the peaks. This is a scene that can never be seen in other cities.

Zhang Xingfeng was also amazed when he entered, and immediately decided to spend three days there first.

Zhang Xingfeng, Zhao Jia, Li Yu immediately began to explore countless mountains and visit numerous unique places...

On this day, Zhang Xingfeng and his two companions were in a Hundred Birds Pavilion. The number of birds in the Hundred Birds Pavilion was extraordinary, far exceeding one hundred. The three of Zhang Xingfeng sat at a stone table, eating delicious food and watching the beautiful birds. Moreover, the birds seemed to have intelligence, and their flight formed various formations, like a dance...

"Brother, they also sell birds here. How about we buy some and put them on Fangyan Mountain?" Li Yu said to Zhang Xingfeng.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said, "That's a good idea. These birds are all celestial Immortal Beast from the Immortal Realm. Buying them would be a good idea. Although these birds don't have any offensive capabilities, they are still very beautiful to look at. Xiao Yu, talk to the manager about it."

Li Yu immediately said to the immortal who was serving, "We want to buy this bird. Quickly, let the manager come over."

Soon, a middle-aged man came over carrying a Jade Slip.

"Gentlemen, would you like to buy some birds? We have a wide variety of birds here, 342 kinds in total. You can choose whichever you like!" With that, the middle-aged man placed the Jade Slip in his hand on the table.

Zhang Xingfeng said to Li Yu, "Xiao Yu, isn't this your favorite? You choose!"

Xiao Yu immediately channeled her Divine Sense into it, and suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Ah, these birds are so expensive? I'm not choosing them anymore!"

Zhang Xingfeng frowned. He didn't believe it was that expensive. After all, if he thought it was expensive, how many people in the Immortal Realm could afford it?

Zhang Xingfeng took the Jade Slip, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and suddenly laughed, saying, "This bird is worth at least ten high-grade Immortal Stone, and at most one immortal crystal. To be honest, a bird with no offensive power and only ornamental value is not worth that much."

Zhang Xingfeng thought for a moment, "Hmm, if I get one of each of the 342 kinds of birds, the price will be around 100 immortal crystals. I'll buy some and put them around our bamboo house. These are Immortal Beast after all, so they don't need to be fed." Zhang Xingfeng imagined himself fishing, with hundreds of birds flying around the bamboo house, and various rare flowers planted in the flowerbeds...

When the middle-aged man heard that Zhang Xingfeng's bird was expensive, and that it had no offensive capabilities and was only of ornamental value, not worth the price, he frowned, immediately put away the Jade Slip, and turned to leave. Inwardly, he thought angrily, "They have no money and yet they want to buy my Hundred Birds Pavilion's little bird? Humph! A bunch of poor bastards! I wonder which trash sect they came from."

Seeing the middle-aged man do this, Zhang Xingfeng was puzzled. "Huh, I was just about to start buying, why is this middle-aged man taking the Jade Slip back and leaving?"

Zhang Xingfeng immediately recalled what had just been said, and seeing the middle-aged man's slightly disdainful expression, he understood. A cold smile appeared on his face, "Looking down on people like that!" However, Zhang Xingfeng was too lazy to waste any more words on such a lowly immortal with no status.

Zi Yan, Zi Wei's senior brother, is on par with Zi Wei in terms of skill. The Azure Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor know of Zi Yan attacks, as Zi Yan has never made a move in front of them.

Zi Yan strolled through the void, his destination— the Hundred Birds Pavilion!

The immortal energy within his body formed Zi Yan array according to the "Ziyan Array Seal," and the surging immortal energy began to continuously surge within the Zi Yan array...

Zhang Xingfeng, in the Hundred Birds Pavilion, suddenly frowned. "A master, a late-stage Immortal Emperor! It's definitely not Ziwei, nor the Azure Emperor or the Heavenly Emperor!" Zhang Xingfeng had met the three Immortal Emperors, and now that the opponent wasn't one of them, but a top-tier master, his heart sank. His Divine Sense easily detected Zi Yan, but Zi Yan was unaware that Zhang Xingfeng had already discovered him. After all, neither he nor Ziwei knew the effects of the Limitless Power. Pangu knew its effects but didn't pass it on.

"Not good, his target is the Hundred Birds Pavilion!" Zhang Xingfeng noticed that the late-stage Immortal Emperor expert was heading towards the Hundred Birds Pavilion.

"Could it be for my method of forging divine artifacts?" Zhang Xingfeng knew that the three Immortal Emperor might be after this method, and it seemed that this expert was also after it. Thinking of this, Zhang Xingfeng immediately glanced at Zhao Jia and Li Yu, and said, "Jia, Yu, you two go into my Dragon Spirit Space first. Don't talk. An expert is coming!"

Although Zhao Jia and Li Yu did not know what Zhang Xingfeng's so-called Dragon Spirit Space was, they trusted Zhang Xingfeng and believed that Zhang Xingfeng would not lie to them. They immediately stopped talking, and Zhang Xingfeng instantly took Zhao Jia and Li Yu into the Dragon Spirit Space.

The sudden disappearance of two people didn't surprise the surrounding immortals at all, as teleportation was quite normal for immortals. However, the manager of the Hundred Birds Pavilion stared at Zhang Xingfeng: "Hmph, two are gone. I have to keep an eye on this one, otherwise, it'll be bad if he eats and doesn't pay!"

The Limitless Power within Zhang Xingfeng's body had begun to surge, and the Heavenly Fire Armor was ready.

Suddenly, a powerful aura enveloped the entire Hundred Birds Pavilion, and a powerful attack swept across the entire Hundred Birds Pavilion. Zhang Xingfeng felt a jolt in his body. The powerful attack caused all the experts in the Hundred Birds Pavilion below the Immortal Monarch stage to be instantly annihilated! This included the manager who had looked down on Zhang Xingfeng, after all, he was only Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Zhang Xingfeng's Heavenly Fire Armor instantly emerged completely from his body, with deep blue flames rising brilliantly!