Dumbfounded, Soul Search

The person standing in the sky above the capital was none other than Cheng Feng, the seventh elder of the Demonic Flame Sect.

I have been ordered by the sect leader to come to the Qin State to investigate the matter of the Fairness System.

Little did they know that along the way, they would witness firsthand the earth-shaking changes that had taken place in the Qin State.

In the past A Mortal were mere ants; now, everyone possesses cultivation.

He casually captured someone and searched their soul, instantly learning the whole story:

The Fairness System does exist. Not only has the entire Qin State been bound to it, but it is also secretly accumulating power, attempting to rebel against the rule of the Demonic Flame Sect.

This enraged Cheng Feng, filling him with rage and violence.

He then went directly to the capital, intending to suppress the Qin Emperor and the entire court, to make these arrogant ants understand who the true Ruler was.

But he hadn't expected that his roar would be met with such Thunder of Ten Thousand Jun attack.

Having long held a high position and always been arrogant, he was now filled with rage at being insulted and attacked like this.

"How dare you, mere ants, lay a hand on me?"

Absolutely audacious! They're courting death!

His spiritual power surged wildly, instantly condensing into four gigantic hands of demonic flame that blotted out the sky.

With the force to scorch mountains and boil seas, it crashed down on the crossbow bolts and energy beams.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The deafening roar exploded across the sky above the capital, sending shockwaves sweeping in all directions like raging waves, causing even the air to tremble violently.

The aftershocks that were about to hit the city were blocked by the array of light that enveloped the entire city.

The people of the capital were shocked and terrified by this sudden turn of events. Discussions erupted in the streets and alleys, filled with fear and indignation.

"Who is that person? How dare they! To address His Majesty by his name and even plot to assassinate the emperor and massacre the city, they are utterly arrogant!"

"His arrogance is beyond measure. Does he really think the people of Qin State are still the same ordinary people who were once at the mercy of others?"

"This is bad! This person's strength is unfathomable; he actually withstood the entire city's attack with War Weapons! He might truly have the ability to massacre the city."

"Could it be a demon lord from the Demonic Flame Sect?"

I heard that Wei Mingyuan the Heavenly Devil Sect exposed the Fairness System. He must be here to suppress us, wanting to reduce us back to being mere A Mortal who can be bullied by anyone!

"No! I absolutely refuse to go back to those dark and hopeless days, I'd rather die than go back!"

"Should we... run away quickly? It might be too late if we wait any longer!"

"Can Your Majesty stop this demon? If you can't, we're truly doomed!"

Cheng Feng extinguished the overwhelming attacks with a single palm strike, his eyes flashing with cold light, his killing intent surging, and his chilling voice resounding throughout the heavens and earth:

"You insignificant ants, how dare you offend me? Today I will annihilate you and destroy your souls!"

After saying that, he was about to make a move when he suddenly realized that seven powerful auras had locked onto him.

A chill instantly swept over his body, and he froze, staring in horror at the source of the aura.

Six Void Return Realm cultivators and a Late Stage of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert were rapidly flying towards him.

He was especially familiar with that Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert; it was none other than Xiao Li, the patriarch of the Supreme Profound Sect, the mortal enemy of the Demonic Flame Sect.

"No... impossible!"

Cheng Feng's pupils contracted sharply, his mind went blank, and his face was filled with disbelief.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be guarding the Supreme Profound Sect's main gate?"

After the initial shock, he instantly regained his senses, his soul trembling with fear!

His spiritual energy surged wildly within him, burning his very essence to increase his speed, as he desperately fled towards the Demonic Flame Sect Sect's mountain gate.

Xiao Li moved with ghostly speed, his figure transforming into a streak of light, instantly catching up to Cheng Feng.

He did not rush to make a move, but instead watched coldly as the other party fled out of the capital city before slowly raising his hand.

His spiritual energy surged and converged, condensing into a gigantic hand that blotted out the sky, and with overwhelming force, it slammed down on the fleeing Cheng Feng.

"Since you're here, stay!"

Xiao Li's voice was as cold as ice, "If I let you, this devil, escape today, what will become of my reputation?"

No! I can't die!

Cheng Feng roared shrilly, his eyes filled with fear and resentment, "I haven't had enough fun yet, and I haven't become an immortal yet, how can I die here!"

In the face of death, he rapidly formed hand seals, executing Method Formula to unleash the Demonic Flame Burns the Heavens.

The raging demonic flames swept across the heavens and earth, carrying a terrifying power capable of scorching the sky and boiling the seas, and surged wildly towards that colossal hand that blotted out the sky.

"Boom!"

Deafening collisions rang out one after another, and demonic fire erupted like lava, crisscrossing the sky.

The colossal hand, blotting out the sky and carrying immense divine power, crushed down with unparalleled force, instantly shattering the raging demonic flames, and crashing directly towards Cheng Feng.

"Bang!"

"Boom!"

Two deafening roars overlapped as the colossal hand, carrying Cheng Feng, slammed violently into the earth.

In an instant, the mountains collapsed and the earth cracked, and dust billowed into the sky.

Cheng Feng collapsed onto the cracked ground, his bones shattered, and excruciating pain swept over his limbs and bones like a tidal wave. Blood gushed from his wounds, staining the rubble beneath him.

His breathing was weak, his eyes unfocused, and he mumbled intermittently to himself:

"How... how could this be... This shouldn't be... Why is Xiao Li here...?"

Could it be... that Qin Wu colluded with the Supreme Profound Sect?

Xiao Li flicked his finger, and a beam of shimmering white light enveloped Cheng Feng, transforming into a streak of light that flew swiftly towards the imperial palace.

He reappeared before Qin Wu in a short while.

With a casual toss, Cheng Feng crashed heavily to the ground, his expression indifferent, his tone utterly calm:

"This scoundrel has been captured; he is now yours to deal with."

Qin Wu quickly bowed respectfully, his face full of gratitude. "Thank you for your help, senior. Otherwise, we might not have escaped unscathed today."

Having said that, he turned abruptly, his gaze icy as he looked at Cheng Feng, and said coldly:

"Are you from the Demonic Flame Sect?"

You have quite the nerve to come alone.

Tell me everything you know right now, and I'll give you a quick death.

If you don't tell me, I'll make you wish you were dead!

Cheng Feng opened his mouth, blood trickling down the corner of his lips, a defiant sneer on his face:

"You dog of a servant, how dare you be so insolent to me?"

Do you really think that by attaching yourself to the Supreme Profound Sect, you can rest easy?

Wishful thinking!

The Supreme Profound Sect cannot protect you; death is your final destination.

If you release me now, I can put in a good word for you with the sect leader and spare your life, allowing you to serve the Demonic Flame Sect again.

If you kill me, the Demonic Flame Sect will grind you to dust sooner or later!

Qin Wu's expression grew increasingly cold. With a slight twitch of his fingertips, a golden light suddenly shot towards Cheng Feng.

"Ah!"

A heart-wrenching scream instantly echoed throughout the palace.

Cheng Feng rolled wildly on the ground, his body curled up in a ball, cold sweat and blood mingling together, soaking the ground beneath him.

After a long while, the screams gradually weakened, leaving only his heavy breathing, his face filled with fear and lingering dread.

Qin Wu remained calm, his tone icy. "You dare threaten me when you're about to die? You're truly courting death."

Since you are unwilling to speak, then I will use the Soul Search Technique.

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and grabbed Cheng Feng, an invisible force lifting him into the air so that his head landed precisely in his palm.

His eyes narrowed, and a faint light emanated from his fingertips as he instantly unleashed the Soul Search Technique.

Cheng Feng's eyes bulged out, his face contorted, and he let out a piercing scream:

"Aaaaaah!"