Huaxia

"Stop hoping it can save you. You should be thinking about how to protect yourselves."

Qin Feng did not pursue Di Tian. Instead, he looked at Da Ming, wondering whether he should turn these two soul beasts into Soul Rings or subdue them.

He had no use for Soul Rings at the moment, which was why he had told King Gigi to spare their lives. Subduing them would not be difficult either; as long as he captured Xiao Wu, he could make the two submit. But he was not short on hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!

As Qin Feng spoke, he looked at the Titled Douluo beside him and the two soul beasts that had surpassed a hundred thousand years, falling into deep thought. Hiss! I lack nothing, so do I even need to keep them?

"Take them away first."

Qin Feng simply stopped thinking about it. Wouldn't it be better to capture them and think it over slowly later?

Bibi Dong also fell into thought. The script seemed wrong. Shouldn't they have gone through a fierce battle, suffered serious injuries, and then naturally taken down these two soul beasts?

Why had they captured them so easily? And they had not even contributed much. Had they been brought along just to show off their strength?

"Yes."

Yuan Yi and the others answered respectfully. Then Lithe Phoenix stepped forward, grabbed Da Ming with her claws, and swiftly flew into the sky. Yuan Yi and the other four stood atop Lithe Phoenix and followed her away.

"Qin San, take one more."

Qin Feng turned and instructed Qin San, whose martial soul could fly. After all, they could not possibly carry such massive soul beasts away themselves.

"Yes."

Qin San nodded. With a wave of his hand, a vast flock of crows appeared in the sky. Thousands upon thousands of crows flew over, each gripping Er Ming's body with its claws as they carried him into the distance.

A pair of wings also grew from Qin San's back, and he followed the departing crows.

"Hu Jun, are you coming with us, or...?"

Qin Feng turned to glance at Hu Jun. He did not know what choice Hu Jun would make. In truth, he wanted Hu Jun to remain at Lake of Life, but Hu Jun's cultivation was clearly not enough to claim the lake for himself.

"Roar..."

Hu Jun hesitated for a moment before ultimately choosing to stay. He had once believed himself to be powerful, but after seeing King Gigi, he realized he was still far too weak.

"Mm... all right." Qin Feng thought for a while before finally agreeing.

"From now on, cultivate at Lake of Life."

After giving Hu Jun a few instructions, Qin Feng prepared to leave. Yet just as they were about to depart, a massive dragon eye watched Qin Feng and the others from beneath the waters of Lake of Life.

Just as Qin Feng was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to remember something and turned back to take a deep look at Lake of Life.

"Mm? He discovered me?"

The person at the bottom of the lake spoke in confusion. That couldn't be right. How could a Soul Emperor like him possibly discover her? Then why...

Qin Feng had looked back because he remembered that the Silver Dragon King should be at the bottom of the lake. However, he said nothing and merely turned around to follow the main group away.

"Ah, we really came here just to watch the show. We didn't lift a finger, yet we got to see something we'd never normally see." Dugu Bo said animatedly inside the carriage.

Yet after Dugu Bo finished speaking, no one responded. He could only scratch his head awkwardly.

"Don't tell me you're still angry because I woke you up last time."

Dugu Bo did not know what else to say, but he wanted to know the reason. If they were still angry over last time, that could only mean they were too petty.

"..."

When no one still responded, Dugu Bo looked utterly defeated. What was he supposed to do?

"Qin Feng, with such powerful backing, why did you choose to form an alliance with Spirit Hall?"

After witnessing Qin Feng's strength, Bibi Dong finally asked the question she had kept buried in her heart.

With strength like this, whichever faction allied with him would surely leap into becoming one of the upper three sects. So why had he specifically chosen Spirit Hall?

"There is no particular reason. Perhaps you simply caught my eye."

Qin Feng answered casually. Even if he knew the real reason, he could not say it. Was he supposed to say it was for her and her daughter? He would be beaten to death.

"Hmph, if you don't want to say it, then don't. Caught your eye?"

Bibi Dong was clearly dissatisfied with that answer. She snorted coldly and ignored Qin Feng afterward.

Qin Feng gave a bitter laugh, then leaned back in his seat and fell asleep.

"Ah, it's still livelier here!"

Dugu Bo stepped down from the carriage and stretched, looking at the bustling marketplace around them.

"Isn't that so?"

Prince Xue Xing agreed, and Qin Feng and the others also climbed down from the carriages.

"By the way, where is the Azure Sky Bull Python?"

Dugu Bo suddenly asked. If it were here, there was no way they would not see it.

"Oh, I had them take it to the sect."

Seeing everyone's puzzled expressions, Qin Feng explained that he had asked the system to relay the order while they were in the carriage. It was not that he did not trust Spirit Hall, but he still had uses for those two soul beasts.

"The sect?"

Dugu Bo muttered to himself. A sect? What sect? He had followed Qin Feng for so many days and had never seen the sect Qin Feng mentioned. Did it even exist?

"Yes."

Qin Feng nodded, his gaze drifting toward Dugu Bo's unconvinced face. If he did not know Dugu Bo was one of his own, he would have suspected him of being a spy.

"What? You don't believe me? Want to come see the sect with me?"

Seeing everyone's doubtful expressions, Qin Feng chuckled and invited them. He might not have dared to say that before, but now that the sect had been built, it was time for it to make its appearance.

"Sure!"

Everyone hurriedly nodded. They also wanted to see what was so special about this Huaxia sect that it could attract so many experts.

"Then let's go."

Qin Feng did not hesitate. He led the people from Spirit Hall toward the outskirts of the city, while even Bald Strong and the others looked curious.

"We're here."

"Where?"

Dugu Bo stared at the dense thickets around them in confusion. Don't tell me it's here?

Even the people from Spirit Hall looked at Qin Feng doubtfully. He was not playing them, was he?

"Heh heh."

Qin Feng smiled without speaking. He raised a hand and brushed aside the shrubs before him. In an instant, all the surrounding brush vanished.

The view before them suddenly opened up. Rows of Chinese-style wooden buildings stood ahead, and on the plaque above the outer gate, two powerful characters were carved: Huaxia.

"Holy shit! It really exists!"

Dugu Bo was instantly captivated by the Chinese-style buildings before him. He stepped forward, touched one of the pillars, then looked up at the plaque.

The others were equally astonished. They had not expected such hidden mysteries here. As expected of a hidden sect. Qin Feng then led them into the sect.

"Greetings, Master."

The Pawns who were cleaning inside respectfully greeted Qin Feng before continuing their work.

"Mm."

Qin Feng nodded and began introducing the sect to Bibi Dong and the others.