Compromise

Jiang Ping'an could not help sneering. "I never expected lofty Elder Feng to engage in forced buying and selling."

Feng Jiutian turned a deaf ear to Jiang Ping'an's mockery and said, "Although my fees are high, I have always been fair. I guarantee that your cultivation will reach Golden Core Realm perfection within thirty years."

Jiang Ping'an said, "Elder Feng, before you try to force a deal, you should first consider whether you have the strength to do so."

As he spoke, the Seven-Colored Divine Wheel behind his head rose two or three zhang at his will. It expanded as it rose until it was nearly one zhang across, then turned to face the defensive barrier.

The next instant, the Divine Wheel unleashed a blazing golden beam as thick as a pillar, shooting toward the defensive barrier.

Boom—

With a thunderous crash that shook the clouds, the entire mountain-guarding formation trembled violently. The earth quaked and the mountains swayed, even Qiwu Mountain itself shaking.

The defensive barrier, capable of withstanding the full-force strike of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, was actually pierced through by the golden beam, leaving a huge hole.

Jiang Ping'an flashed forward and flew out through the cave entrance.

Feng Jiuzhen stood frozen in shock, watching helplessly as Jiang Ping'an passed through the defensive barrier and flew out of Qiwu Mountain.

Once outside, Jiang Ping'an turned and called to Feng Jiuzhen from afar, "Elder Feng, no need to see me off."

With that, he strode away.

It took Feng Jiuzhen quite a while to recover. She muttered to herself, "Is his divine ability really that powerful? That strike just now already surpassed the full-force attack of most Nascent Soul Dao Lords."

After some time, Feng Jiuzhen left Qiwu Mountain and went to find Huangfu Wuyan.

"Senior brother