Xuanwu War Sovereign

The massive ancient tree acted like a vortex, sweeping up the shattered fragments of the Void world and reforming them into a new, tree-shaped one.

Unlike the original, flashy Void Great World, this tree-shaped world emanated the aura of Void Mystical Meaning!

The cloth-robed youth slashed out. Countless sword lights bombarded the tree-shaped world, creating myriad ripples. A part of the world was frozen solid, but it quickly unleashed a peculiar power that devoured all the sword light, once again bursting with tenacious vitality.

The cloth-robed youth pondered for a moment, then quietly retreated.

Outside, in the Void, Qin Feng opened his eyes atop the Black Lotus as a series of Spirit Patterns shot out from above his head.

Six green, six gold, and six purple.

The eighteen Spirit Patterns vaguely combined, merging to form a tree-shaped world.

A look of profound emotion crossed Qin Feng’s face.

’They say the brink of life and death is the best place for cultivation, and they couldn’t be more right.’

’Those few sword strikes alone have saved me years of cultivation.’

’Now, I’ve reached the true peak of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm.’

Lifting his head, Qin Feng gazed at the Supreme Great Power before him, his brow furrowed.

The cloth-robed youth stood in the Void, an iron sword at his side. Strangely, this Great Power in simple clothes showed no intention of attacking.

’He was waiting for me to awaken!’

A grave feeling settled in Qin Feng’s heart. ’If that Supreme Great Power had seized the opportunity to attack, I would have been severely injured, even if the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus prevented me from being killed!’

"You’re awake?"

The cloth-robed youth’s gaze swept over the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus beneath Qin Feng’s feet.

Standing atop the Black Lotus, Qin Feng said coolly, "You don’t seem to want to fight. Don’t you people hate us disciples of the Star Sect the most?"

The cloth-robed youth said, "If it weren’t for this Black Lotus, you’d already be dead."

Qin Feng sneered. "Cut the crap. Such courtesy for no reason means you’re up to no good. If you didn’t want something from me, you wouldn’t be standing here!"

Qin Feng sensed a bloody aura from this youthful-looking Supreme Great Power, one reeking of countless slaughters.

’This man is definitely no saint!’

"It’s so refreshing to speak with someone intelligent!" he said, his expression placid. He seemed unbothered by Qin Feng’s confrontational words.

"I do need something from you, but this would be a win-win."

Qin Feng scoffed. "A win-win? I know what you’re after. You want me to help you escape. You know that’s impossible. The conflict between you and my Star Sect is a fight to the death. Why would I ever help you get out?"

Qin Feng looked at this Supreme Great Power, amused.

Since ancient times, no one who entered the Demon Refining Ancient Tower has ever left.

Even if someone managed to possess another’s body, the Demon Refining Ancient Tower would detect and deal with it. Throughout history, not a single person has ever escaped!

Besides, even if it were possible, Qin Feng would never lead this man out.

First, it was against the sect’s rules. Colluding with an enemy was considered treason.

The Star Sect possessed an object called the "Celestial Rules." When joining the Star Sect, all disciples—be they Inner Sect Disciples, Outer Disciples, or even Servant Disciples—formed a pact with these Celestial Rules.

Anyone who betrayed the sect would be targeted by the Celestial Rules and dragged back, even if they fled to the ends of the earth.

"Oh, you will," the cloth-robed youth said, unconcerned. "The world revolves around profit. You’re only unwilling to take the risk because the reward isn’t big enough!"

Countless snowflakes drifted down. Standing amidst the wind and snow, he looked like a Monarch of the storm.

His gaze seemed to pierce right through Qin Feng.

Qin Feng’s brow tightened as he secretly raised his guard.

"I know that you’ve comprehended the Origin of the Void Element, but you lack a Dharma Gate to apply it. As it so happens, I remember a Legendary Level Technique for the Void Element."

"What? A Legendary Level Void Element Cultivation Technique?"

𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Qin Feng’s expression changed.

Undeniably, the cloth-robed Great Power’s offer was incredibly tempting.

In a Major Sect like the Star Sect, a Legendary Level Technique was considered one of the most central True Inheritances.

If he could obtain a Cultivation Technique that matched his constitution, his cultivation speed would unquestionably increase countless times over.

Many obstacles and bottlenecks would cease to be a problem!

It would save an immeasurable amount of time in his cultivation.

In his past life, it was only because he had obtained the Nine Heavens Thunder Emperor Scripture that Qin Feng managed to cultivate to the realm of a Half-step Thunder Demon God in an extremely short time.

If he could obtain a Legendary Level Void Element Cultivation Technique, Qin Feng’s power would skyrocket in a short period, perhaps even allowing him to become a Void Saint.

"So, how about it?" the cloth-robed youth said. "If you can help me get out, I can also let you pass the level I’m guarding with ease!"

"I can’t deny your offer is extremely tempting," Qin Feng chuckled. "But betraying my sect? That’s impossible."

A look of regret, a hint of a sigh, flashed across the cloth-robed Great Power’s face.

A cold sneer flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes.

’This man had ill intentions from the very start.’

’All his honeyed words were just bait to get me on the hook.’

’His goal, of course, was my destruction!’

’I’m certain that those five powerful experts out in the Void are watching this place constantly.’

’The moment I agree, I’m finished.’

’Betraying the sect, colluding with the enemy, selling out the sect’s interests... the evidence would be ironclad. Even if I regained my full power right now, I probably couldn’t escape.’

’This Demon Refining Ancient Tower would become my grave.’

’What a vicious move, killing without spilling a drop of blood!’

’A way to bury me here without even drawing a sword.’

Killing intent flickered in Qin Feng’s eyes. ’This man deserves to die for what he’s planning!’

"Such a shame." A bloody glint flashed in the cloth-robed youth’s eyes. It was impossible to tell if he was lamenting Qin Feng’s failure to take the bait, or the loss of a clever escape plan.

BOOM!

In that instant, a massive sword light hundreds of feet long slammed down onto the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus.

A boundless chill penetrated the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus and blasted toward Qin Feng’s body!

"Thousand Leaf Water God Seal! Eight Desolates Undying Body!"

The Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus wrapped tightly around Qin Feng as countless silver lights erupted from within him, grinding away the terrifying, icy Sword Intent that had penetrated his body.

A terrifying killing intent condensed in his eyes as the cloth-robed youth calculated the odds of shattering the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus and killing Qin Feng.

’It’s difficult. I don’t know what kind of strange True Artifact this black lotus is,’ he muttered.

’Still, it’s not impossible to kill him. His own power isn’t that strong, and a prolonged defense is bound to have weaknesses. Once an opening appears, I can seize it and annihilate him in a single blow!’

As he ran the calculations in his mind, a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.

What he needed to do now was bombard the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus without pause, forcing a severely wounded Qin Feng to eventually expose a flaw!

VMMMM!

The iron sword in his palm unleashed an incredible light, tearing through the Firmament in an instant before striking the Thousand Leaf Water God Black Lotus like a thunderbolt...