Chapter 1759: Dividing the Spoils
"Who else wants to throw their life away?"
Ling Feng kicked Han Su's corpse aside and wore a cold smile.
The geniuses of Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor trembled from head to toe. They simply could not believe that an expert like Han Su had been killed in a single strike!
Just how terrifying had Ling Feng's swordsmanship become?
No, swordsmanship was only part of it.
At that critical instant, he had struck Han Su's vital point with flawless precision and killed him with one sword.
This was no longer merely a matter of swordsmanship. Only someone who had reached an unimaginably transcendent level in the practice of the sword could look down upon an opponent from such a lofty height and completely discern every move in their sword art.
Within the Xijian Region, only the great Sword Dao grandmasters who had already entered the Sword Domain realm possessed such insight.
Such people were usually already three or four hundred years old. As for Ling Feng, how old was he?
“Who else wants to die?” Those words echoed throughout the entire grand hall like a curse.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Three swords fell to the floor one after another.
The three martial practitioners who had been besieging the disciples of Solitary Moon Heavenly Palace trembled so violently that their legs nearly gave way. They stared at Ling Feng in utter terror.
With the slightest movement of his hand, this man could take their lives.
"H-Hero Ling, this is all a misunderstanding! It was Senior Brother Han who forced me into it! I always believed that stealing someone else's opportunity was completely immoral! My status was too low, so I couldn't persuade Senior Brother Han to stop!"
The disciple from Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor dropped to his knees and repeatedly kowtowed as he begged Ling Feng for mercy.
"Heh..." Xiao Juanyun could not help rolling his eyes. People like this really had no shame when their lives were on the line.
In contrast, the two female disciples from Floating Willow Sword Sect showed far more backbone as they said, "We lost. There is nothing more to say. Kill us if you wish!"
"Since they have already thrown down their swords, I'll leave them to you, Brother Xiao."
Ling Feng shrugged. He had no interest in attacking opponents this weak.
Xiao Juanyun took several deep breaths before finally suppressing some of the shock from watching Ling Feng kill Han Su with a single sword.
"What... terrifying swordsmanship..."
The other disciples of Solitary Moon Heavenly Palace gradually recovered their senses and let out heavy sighs. Their voices carried unmistakable awe.
Before this, many of them had looked down on Ling Feng simply because he came from the Dongling Region. Only now did they realize just how exceptional Xiao Juanyun’s judgment had been.
One of the Solitary Moon Heavenly Palace disciples shook his head with a bitter smile. “It is fortunate that Senior Brother Xiao chose to befriend Ling Feng. Had we made an enemy of him instead, none of us would ever have known a moment’s peace.”
Another disciple nodded firmly. “Exactly. Thank goodness.”
Sometimes, talent and strength were not the most important things. What truly mattered was having good judgment and knowing who could be provoked and who absolutely could not. Otherwise, a person might die without ever understanding how they had offended the wrong person.
Xiao Juanyun took several more deep breaths, then looked at the three martial practitioners who had thrown down their swords.
“Since this has become a blood feud, only death can end it. Do not blame me for being ruthless.”
Before his words had fully faded, Xiao Juanyun swept his sword across.
Three thin lines of blood appeared across their throats almost at the same time.
As expected of the Young Master of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Juanyun acted with decisive ruthlessness.
Ling Feng rubbed the bridge of his nose and said nothing. Since he had already left these people to Xiao Juanyun’s judgment, it was entirely up to Xiao Juanyun whether they lived or died.
Xiao Juanyun bowed deeply to Ling Feng and said with a solemn expression, “Brother Ling, if you had not arrived when you did, the three of us would have lost our lives today. I, Xiao Juanyun, owe you three lives.”
The other two disciples from Solitary Moon Heavenly Palace also bowed immediately. "Thank you for saving our lives."
Ling Feng lightly patted Xiao Juanyun on the shoulder and smiled. "If you really consider me a friend, Brother Xiao, then don't talk about debts."
"Brother Ling's character puts me to shame," Xiao Juanyun said as he looked at Ling Feng with heartfelt gratitude. Making friends with Ling Feng had been one of the best decisions he had ever made.
"Let's split the storage spirit rings they were carrying," Ling Feng spoke calmly.
Naturally, the division would be by team. Ling Feng counted as a team by himself, so he would take half.
Xiao Juanyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If Ling Feng had kept every treasure for himself, no one could have objected, yet some resentment would inevitably have lingered.
By voluntarily giving up half, Ling Feng proved himself to be generous and honorable. He was unquestionably someone worth befriending.
"Mr. Ling, you are truly a man of honor!"
"Mr. Ling, if you ever travel through the Xijian Region, we'll certainly hold a banquet to welcome you!"
Not long afterward, the spoils had been divided.
Although Ling Feng took half, everyone agreed that he deserved it. Not only did no one object, they were all thoroughly satisfied.
"Brother Ling, why don't we travel together from here on? If we find anything valuable, we can divide it according to who needs it most. As for universal resources such as elemental crystals or medicinal pills, you can still take half. What do you think?" Xiao Juanyun offered the suggestion.
Everyone had witnessed Ling Feng's strength firsthand. With Ling Feng among them, their safety was practically guaranteed.
Ling Feng nodded. "Sounds good."
Xiao Juanyun was a decent man, and Ling Feng did not mind looking out for him a little.