136: Cut off an arm in exchange for Shui Bing'er's life?

The former grandeur of the Star Luo Imperial Palace was gone. After several major battles, the area had become a ruin.

At the site of the former imperial court hall, ruins were piled up into a high ground, below which countless low and mid-level Soul Masters stood like walking dead, staring at Ma Hongjun on the high ground.

The latter wore a red robe, his two-meter tall frame covered in fat, with a swollen belly hanging down. The excess flesh on his face trembled slightly with every smile.

However, this twisted and bloated body possessed a terrifying Soul Power fluctuation that sent shivers down one's spine.

Water Binger, Dai Mubai, the Zhu Zhuyun sisters, and even the Star Luo Emperor were kneeling on the ground.

Their shoulders were suppressed by dark red Soul Power, rendering them unable to move.

Davis stumbled and flew in front of Ma Hongjun, falling directly to the ground. He was heavily injured and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

"My lord, hehehe~ You are truly amazing, you actually captured these people."

Ma Hongjun glanced at Davis with disdain, then turned to look at Qian Feng in mid-air, pursing his lips and smiling: "Oh~ The Young Master of Spirit Hall is here to rescue the beauty! But at such a distance, how many times do you think I can kill these people by the time you rush down?"

As his voice fell, nine blood-forged Soul Rings floated up, and the Soul Power on his body was also revealed.

Level 97 Peak Douluo Ma Hongjun!

"Let them go. The hatred and conflict between us, we will resolve it ourselves," Qian Feng gripped the Zhi Ge Sword, looking down.

He naturally knew that what he said was nonsense, but his mind was in a mess at the moment.

Just as Ma Hongjun said, even if he rushed down, he wouldn't have enough time to save Water Binger and the others.

He needed time to think. He could only say some nonsense to buy time.

On the other side, Davis stumbled to his feet and walked in front of Zhu Zhuyun, then kicked her. The latter cried out in pain, rolled a few times, spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and glared back at him with eyes full of killing intent.

"Bitch! You sided with outsiders, didn't you? You even betrayed me in the imperial court!" Davis gritted his teeth. He had been utterly defeated in the two consecutive battles with Qian Feng, and his Soul Power had even declined to level 90.

The anger in his heart was heavily suppressed. He took a few steps forward and kicked Zhu Zhuyun again, making her groan in pain, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

"Davis, you failed me! Look at what you've become now?!" Zhu Zhuyun bit her lower lip, looking at him as she spoke.

"Qian Feng, how about a deal?" Ma Hongjun glanced at Davis, signaling him with his eyes not to cause trouble, then turned his head and spoke to Qian Feng in the sky.

The latter slowly descended, hovering in mid-air. His eyes, filled with blue light, looked at Ma Hongjun, nodded, and said in a deep voice:

"What deal? Speak."

"Years ago, you crippled me, causing me to become like this," Ma Hongjun smiled, his right hand, as fat as a pig's trot, deliberately formed an orchid finger and pointed at Qian Feng.

The latter frowned and said coldly again: "You and I didn't have a great enmity back then, why would I cripple you? I think it was Tang San and Yu Xiaogang who deliberately framed me, making you harbor resentment."

Qian Feng continued speaking, seemingly defending himself, but his gaze was already sizing up Water Binger and the others, thinking about how to deal with the situation.

Ma Hongjun chuckled when he heard this, not delving into the issue, but instead smiling: "You killed Oscar, didn't you?"

"Uh, yes," Qian Feng nodded, seeing the red light on the other party's body gradually becoming more prominent, and then said: "Ma Hongjun, you and Oscar shouldn't have ended up like this. If you turn back from your misguided path, how about I use Golden Lightning to suppress the Blood Serpent for you and see?"

"Qian Feng, do you know~ why I let you stall for time here~" Ma Hongjun chuckled, squinting at him and saying: "It's just that I never took you seriously at all~ We're both level 97, but the supreme secret method I obtained is not something Oscar can compare to!"

He deliberately emphasized the last few words, and then red Soul Power surged up, gathering into a blood-red phoenix circling above the ruins.

Every time the phoenix flapped its wings, the viscous red liquid that fell would corrode layers of rubble from the ruins.

"Qian Feng, Qian Feng, do you think I'm stupid? I've long since stood on Brother Tang San's side. The slaughter we've caused is already irreversible~ Hahahaha, only by killing all of you can it truly end!"

Ma Hongjun laughed heartily, came to Water Binger's side, placed his left hand in front of her head, with some red liquid hovering above it:

"You've seen the corrosive nature of this Phoenix Death Flame. What a wonderful scene it would be if it dripped onto Water Binger's head~" Ma Hongjun took a deep breath, his body trembling slightly.

"What I love most is dripping the Death Flame onto the heads of living people. In their wails, I can savor the deliciousness of their brains~"

"Do you know! Especially women and children, their voices are the most pleasant to hear~" Ma Hongjun's words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

Qian Feng clenched the Zhi Ge Sword, not daring to make any move. He closed his eyes, trying his best to calm himself down: "Let's get back to the main topic. What exactly is the deal you mentioned?"

Ma Hongjun nodded, put his hands behind his back, and walked towards Qian Feng step by step.

On the ruins, Qian Feng was floating only a few meters away from Ma Hongjun.

"Sever your right arm, and I'll let Water Binger go!" Ma Hongjun said word by word: "Otherwise... Davis, didn't you really want Water Binger's body? I'm also very curious~ Come on, tear off Water Binger's long dress!"

"Understood!" Davis grinned lewdly, stepped in front of Water Binger, and touched her long hair. The latter's body trembled, she gritted her teeth and roared angrily: "Get lost!"

The surging Soul Power spread around. Ma Hongjun snorted coldly, and another stream of red Soul Power suppressed her.

"Alright, I agree. But you let Water Binger and the others go first," Qian Feng calmly nodded.

He couldn't think of a solution, but he would never allow Water Binger to be defiled.

Ma Hongjun nodded and smiled, raising his hand to stop Davis's action. The latter looked at Qian Feng, seemingly also wanting to see the arrogant genius Young Master of Spirit Hall sever his own right arm.

"Qian Feng!!" Water Binger's eyes filled with tears as she shook her head at him. Dai Mubai and the others lowered their heads, unwilling to watch.

"Do it~ As long as you sever your right arm, not only Water Binger, but also Dai Mubai and the others can leave Star Luo City," Ma Hongjun looked at Qian Feng with interest, not forgetting to instruct: "Don't worry, after you break your right arm, I will capture you alive and take you to San Ge. I'm not interested in torturing Water Binger and the others~ Your value far exceeds theirs!"

"Heh heh, I never thought there would be a day when I, Qian Feng, would be threatened by you, Ma Hongjun," Qian Feng sneered coldly, his left hand holding the Zhi Ge Sword horizontally, placing it near his right arm.

"Oh my~ You're joking. Breaking an arm to save a beauty, how romantic~ Hahahaha, please!" Ma Hongjun laughed heartily, the excess flesh on his face rippling. At the same time, to show his sincerity, the Soul Power suppression on Water Binger and the others was slightly reduced.

He wasn't afraid that a few Soul Saints could cause any trouble!

"Qian Feng! If you sever your right arm, I never want to see you again in my life!!" Water Binger shrieked hysterically, tears already streaming down her face.

"Heh heh~ Silly girl..." Qian Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head. Chasing after Tang Hao, Tang San, and the others was inherently dangerous. It was only himself to blame for bringing Water Binger along.

It seemed that years of smooth sailing had made him a bit overconfident.

Today, breaking an arm in exchange for Water Binger's safety was also a wake-up call for himself.

At the same time, the Soul Power within his body was rapidly mobilizing, preparing to immediately order Thunder Lord to assist in the battle, counteracting Ma Hongjun to buy time for Water Binger and the others to leave.

Qian Feng couldn't completely trust Ma Hongjun.

"What are you waiting for?" Ma Hongjun looked up at Qian Feng. At this moment, the surrounding Soul Masters held their breath and watched.

Water Binger sobbed and cried out: "No... don't..."

Qian Feng raised his head and sighed. Golden light shone on the Zhi Ge Sword, then he aimed it at his right arm.

Raised the sword!

"Don't!!!" Water Binger's long hair scattered, and with a mournful cry, a torrent of divine power surged out from within her body, actually pushing Davis and Ma Hongjun back a little distance.

Sea God Power?!

In an instant, a blue halo appeared in Water Binger's eyes, her long hair scattered like a blue waterfall, and an ice-blue phoenix soared into the sky, also breaking the restraints on Dai Mubai and the others.

"Sea God's divine power?" Qian Feng was overjoyed. Taking advantage of this moment, he burst out with speed and arrived at her side.

Their eyes met, and they understood each other implicitly.

Qian Feng changed direction, looked at the enraged Ma Hongjun, and prepared to resist him alone.

Water Binger revealed her Martial Soul True Body, and with the Sea God Power within her, her Soul Power temporarily reached level 85. She led Dai Mubai and the others to retreat.

She didn't forget to leave a message: "Feng, if Davis chases after us, we can handle him. He only has level 90 Soul Power now."

She looked up at Qian Feng, as if her eyes only saw the man in front of her.

Her voice was soft and gentle, filled with deep love.

If possible, she wished there were no disturbances in the world, and she could follow by Qian Feng's side for a lifetime, using everything to love him.

Qian Feng nodded upon hearing this. At this moment, he didn't relax at all, staring intently at Ma Hongjun, and said: "Bing'er, be careful. Don't come back after taking them away. The commotion here is so big, it's estimated that someone in Spirit Hall has also noticed. I can hold them off."

Finally, he instructed:

"Don't come back again, I will come to see you safely!"

"Feng, I'll be waiting for you! You must come back safely!"