Heading to Lijie Mountain

"No, no!"

With a scream from Zhao Wuji, Chu Feng pulled an old man with white hair and a youthful face out of his body.

The Great Sage Tiangang had originally wanted to loudly criticize Chu Feng, suddenly changed his expression upon seeing the divine soul in Chu Feng's hand.

The members of the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan were also stunned by what they saw.

No one could have imagined that an old man would emerge from Zhao Wuji's young body.

"What... what exactly is going on?"

Xu Chengjie asked in an incredulous tone.

"Possession and rebirth".

The Great Sage Tiangang gritted his teeth as he stared at the old thing in Chu Feng's hand. As a Great Sage, he was naturally knowledgeable and knew what was going on as soon as he saw this thing.

"Fellow Daoist, take a closer look at the aura emanating from his soul; you can record it using a recording stone."

Chu Feng's words were tactful, but the Great Sage Tiangang was a smart man; otherwise, he wouldn't have stood up to save Zhao Wuji's life only after the dust had settled from the great battle.

The Great Sage Tiangang stared intently at the divine soul and said sternly, "What a wicked old ghost from the Nine Netherworlds Divine Palace! How dare you possess the body of a prodigy of my Northern Abyss Imperial Clan! This score is not settled yet!"

Chu Feng laughed and said, "Not only that, he also instigated a conflict between our Great Sage, as well as the Blood God Sect and the Divine Sword Holy Land. We'll have to settle this score with the Nine Nether Holy Land."

"Indeed, if it weren't for this old ghost, our two families wouldn't have clashed. Fellow Daoist, could you spare me a wisp of your soul, the culprit?"

The Great Sage Tiangang said respectfully, "Since we have failed to seize the destiny, we must find someone to take the blame."

He didn't know who to blame, but now that someone has offered up a way to take the fall, he naturally won't refuse.

"Of course, fellow Daoist, rest assured. Shi Xuan is a disciple of my Dao-Seeking Academy and will absolutely not interfere in the affairs of the Northern Abyss Holy Land."

Chu Feng also stated his price; since everyone was an adult, they naturally knew what the other wanted.

"Very well, we will do as you say, fellow Daoist."

Even the Great Sage Tiangang couldn't keep Chu Feng and Shi Xuan now. Since the other party was willing to save face for him, he was naturally willing to accept it.

The two of them discussed the next steps in such a polite manner that everyone present was dumbfounded.

You two were at loggerheads before, how come you've become so amicable now?

Shi Xuan also cast a questioning glance at his master.

Chu Feng casually removed a portion of the old ghost's soul and tossed it to the Great Sage Tiangang.

Thank you, fellow Daoist.

The Great Sage Tiangang received the divine soul and turned to his disciples, saying, "Alright, the matter is resolved. We should return to the Saint Capital now, taking Wuji's body with us."

"Promise."

The disciples of the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan had long wanted to escape this hellish place, but the oppressive feeling brought by Chu Feng was too strong. Without the Great Sage's permission, they didn't even have the courage to run away.

A moment later, the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan withdrew, and the Crown Prince of Northern Wasteland addressed the leaders of the seven families. "This marriage is hereby called off. Return all the resources that my Shi Clan previously gave you, and this matter is considered closed."

The leaders of the seven major powers breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness."

"All of you, step back."

Northern Abyss Crown Prince waved his hand, not wanting to waste any more words with these guys.

As the crown prince of a country, his keen insight into court affairs was unmatched by ordinary cultivators.

The Great Sage Qiankun has already made peace with the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty, which means that the Northern Wasteland can no longer take the opportunity to expand its territory. If it does, the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty will definitely take the opportunity to launch an attack, which the Northern Wasteland cannot afford.

Only Zhao Zhiruo remained on the stage, looking at Shi Xuan with expectant eyes. She really wanted to say something.

Your Highness, can our engagement ceremony still proceed?

However, with so many powerful figures gathered here, she dared not utter a word.

Shi Xuan bowed slightly to Chu Feng: "Master, I humbly request that you witness my engagement ceremony."

"Alright, I came here for the wedding anyway, you guys continue."

Without a second thought, Chu Feng walked toward his seat on the stage.

The Shi Clan family immediately arranged a seat for Chu Feng, placing him next to the Crown Prince.

The cultivators who came to witness the ceremony felt a strange sensation upon seeing this scene, but they couldn't quite put their finger on what was so strange about it.

After all, there's no rule about bloodshed at a wedding, but they were there for an engagement ceremony, so it didn't seem like there was anything wrong with the hosts continuing the ceremony.

Fortunately, only one ceremony remained in the engagement ceremony.

In no time, the ceremony was completed, and the King Who Pacifies the South arranged for everyone to enter the banquet hall.

There was no loud noise or excitement at the banquet; everyone was still immersed in the earth-shattering battle of the day.

Many cultivators forgot about drinking and wanted to continue to witness the demeanor of the Great Sage Qiankun.

After the banquet.

After giving Zhao Zhiruo a few instructions, Shi Xuan went to pay his respects to Chu Feng.

"Master."

Chu Feng looked at Shi Xuan standing at the door and said calmly, "You're here. Then let's have a proper interrogation of this old ghost."

After saying that, Chu Feng casually tossed the remnant soul out.

Seeing that no one was around, the remnant soul immediately begged for mercy, "Great Sage Qiankun, spare my life! Shi Tianjiao, spare my life! I truly didn't know I was your enemy. Otherwise, even if you gave me ten thousand lives, I wouldn't dare!"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "If you do something wrong, you have to be punished. Don't worry, my Eye of World Destruction will be very gentle and won't make you feel too much pain."

As he finished speaking, a yin-yang light emanated from his eyes, enveloping the remnant soul.

In no time at all, the remnant soul vanished into thin air, and Chu Feng obtained the memories within its mind.

"I didn't expect that old man to still have a treasure hidden away. Xiao Xuan, make some preparations. Tomorrow we'll go to the location of that treasure, retrieve it, and then reunite with everyone to return to the Dao-Seeking Academy."

"Promise."

Shi Xuan immediately responded.

The following day at noon, Chu Feng and his group left a note and quietly departed from the Moon-Gazing Palace.

Chu Feng led Shi Xuan to search for "Zhao Wuji's" treasure.

Bing Yan, Great Sage Golden Wing, Great Sage Blazing Sun, and Great Sage Mountain-Mover went to find Xiao Chen and his group to protect them in case anything unexpected happened.

Lijie Mountain, located in the northeast of the Profound Heaven Continent, is the dividing line between the territories of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty and the Great Sage Nine Nether Holy Land.

This mountain range stretches for hundreds of thousands of miles from north to south.

The mountains are rich in resources, and given that this area is located on the border of Great Sage, it can be described as a no-man's-land.

Therefore, this place is a paradise for Rogue Cultivator, heretical cultivators, and minor factions.

There is only one rule in Lijie Mountain: whoever has the biggest fist has the most power.

Killing is the norm here; the only way to survive is to constantly become stronger.

At the entrance to Lijie Mountain — Wind and Frost Valley, two unremarkable cultivators rode two ordinary Wind-Chasing Steed, slowly entering the valley.

"Master, once we cross this Wind and Frost Valley, we'll be able to enter the Lijie Mountain."

A younger monk said.

A man standing to the side, holding the reins in one hand and waving a folding fan in the other, said with a smile, "The scenery in Wind and Frost Valley is truly beautiful. Let's explore this valley for a couple of days, gather some information, and then head to our destination."

"Promise."

The younger monks.

These two were Chu Feng and Shi Xuan, master and disciple. There was no teleportation array in Lijie Mountain.

Not wanting to make a big fuss, the two bought two Wind-Chasing Steed in the nearest city before heading towards Wind and Frost Valley.

Upon entering the valley, Chu Feng was greeted by a bustling and vibrant market.

Street stalls are everywhere, and the things they sell are incredibly diverse.

Chu Feng rode his horse, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the items on the roadside stalls.

Shi Xuan asked curiously, "Master, what's so interesting about the ordinary items these cultivators are selling?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Cultivation is not just about improving one's cultivation level. Cultivating one's mind is also of utmost importance. Many cultivators develop inner demons when they cultivate too quickly. The most important reason is that they have not cultivated their minds. Experiencing the mortal world is also a way to cultivate one's mind."

Besides, these little stalls might have some good stuff; who knows, I might just find a bargain someday.

After hearing these words, Shi Xuan was deeply moved and was about to speak when a loud voice came from behind him.

"What a profound truth! Cultivation is not just about improving one's physical strength, but also about cultivating one's mind. Fellow Daoist, your insight is truly remarkable!"

Upon hearing this, the master and apprentice instinctively turned their heads to look...