376: The Third Uncle has arrived!

“Yes, yes, this is the treasure vault jade slip that Grand Manager left with me.”

“This is mine!”

Both Qu Gong and Cang Shu were completely shocked by Guo Feng.

The Young Duke, at Nine-Rank Seventh Layer, was only slightly behind the Grand Manager.

Yet, he was being so easily manipulated by this young, newly promoted Wind King.

And the crucial point was, the Young Duke had Imperial Relative backing him, yet the Wind King dared to humiliate him so brazenly.

How could the two of them, as prisoners, dare to show any disobedience?

So, the two of them trembled, handing over one purple and one red jade slip to Guo Feng.

Cang Shu added, “Actually, these three jade slips, when combined, form a formation that can summon the spatial teleportation secret array where the treasure vault is located.”

“Spatial teleportation secret array?”

This was the first time Guo Feng had heard of such a thing.

Cang Shu hurriedly explained, “Because foster father obtained the Void Treasure Vault from an ancient ruin; it’s hidden in the void and used in conjunction with a teleportation secret array.”

He paused, “After entering the treasure vault, the key he carries with him is needed.”

“Hidden in the void, I know that.”

At this moment, Qin Tian also spoke, “Our Sumi Sect is like that; hidden in the void, without a special teleportation channel, you’d never find it in a lifetime.”

“Oh?”

Guo Feng raised an eyebrow; there were such magical spaces in this world?

He then said, “Then let’s open this treasure vault.”

As he spoke, he looked at Marquis Shenwei, “Marquis Shenwei, please give me the Grand Manager’s spatial ring.”

“Yes.”

Marquis Shenwei had previously taken the Grand Manager’s spatial ring, but he dared not inspect it casually.

And before, the Empress had not given him a chance to hand it over.

So, he had been keeping it on his behalf.

Now, Guo Feng was becoming increasingly monstrous, and the Empress had not issued a major command.

He simply decided to give this hot potato to Guo Feng.

What happened afterward was Guo Feng’s and the Empress’s business, unrelated to him.

As he took out the ring, he said, “I haven’t touched the Grand Manager’s spatial ring at all; there are still residual spiritual imprints of the Grand Manager inside.”

After speaking, he handed the spatial ring to Guo Feng.

“Alright.”

Guo Feng understood Marquis Shenwei’s meaning, nodded, and took the Grand Manager’s spatial ring into his hand.

He swept it with his divine sense.

As expected, there were still residual spiritual imprints of the Grand Manager inside.

Spatial rings need to be recognized by their owner; if a person dies, it just means the spatial ring is easier for others to control.

It doesn't mean that when a person dies, the spiritual imprints in the spatial ring disappear.

Therefore, generally speaking, after a stronger person dies, their spiritual artifacts, spatial rings, and so on, cannot have their spiritual imprints washed away by ordinary people using a drop of blood for recognition.

Only by wearing it for a long time, and using one's own weak spiritual power to continuously wear down the other party's spiritual imprints.

As for how long that would take, it was an unknown number.

Therefore, many people's ancestors obtained a dragon-patterned pendant but never activated its inheritance.

Then, suddenly, they were beaten, and blood stained it, immediately granting them the pendant’s inheritance.

It was because of this.

Guo Feng’s spiritual power was extremely strong now; with just a thought, he directly washed away the Grand Manager’s spiritual imprints.

Then he refined it with his spiritual power.

Subsequently, he saw that the Grand Manager’s ring contained only fifty million spirit stones.

Various grades of pills, spiritual artifacts, and some decent medicinal herbs.

As well as some books and daily necessities.

Then, in a corner of the ring, he saw an ancient, fist-sized bronze key.

“This really is a key…”

Guo Feng originally thought that the so-called key might be some other item.

It just needed to match.

But he didn't expect it to be so plain and unadorned.

He then intended to use the three jade slips to summon the teleportation secret array.

However, just then, an extremely powerful aura approached their direction at an extremely fast speed.

“Guo Feng, you are simply too much of a bully! If I don’t kill you, how can I, Zhao Xing, stand in this Imperial Capital?”

The deafening roar echoed throughout the entire Imperial City District.

“Oh no, it’s Third Uncle Zhao Xing!”

Marquis Shenwei and the others’ expressions changed.

Guo Feng’s eyes narrowed: “The Imperial City District is only so big; it’s normal for him to get the news. Let’s go meet him!”

As he spoke, he instantly teleported into the sky.

Then he saw Third Uncle Zhao Xing approaching like lightning.

For a moment, the overwhelming pressure, like a torrential downpour, made him feel as if he couldn't breathe.

Zhao Xing’s face was filled with fury.

He stopped in front of Guo Feng, his gaze like a knife, pointing at Guo Feng: “Guo Feng, you dare to humiliate my son like this? Do you really think you can do whatever you want and act lawlessly in this Imperial Capital?”

“Imperial Relative, I advise you not to roar here.”

Guo Feng looked calm, “This is the Imperial City District. Your son, Zhao Yushu, committed a mistake, which is why I suppressed and punished him. Not killing him was already giving you face; don’t bring trouble upon yourself!”

“Good, good, good!”

Zhao Xing was furious, “I’d like to see if anyone will come to help you after I suppress you and make you kneel here!”

“Imperial Relative, Wind King, let’s talk this over calmly.”

Marquis Shenwei Qiong Wu, seeing this, quickly flew over to mediate, “Everyone here serves His Majesty; there’s no need for such a big conflict.”

Qin Tian flew over silently.

“Marquis Shenwei, you are an old official of two dynasties, having rendered great service. I don’t want to embarrass you, so don’t get involved in this matter. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Zhao Xing also had no good expression for Marquis Shenwei.

Marquis Shenwei’s face looked somewhat displeased.

Qin Tian then said, “Zhao Xing, don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’re at the Nine-Rank Ninth Layer Limit. Our Sumi Sect has two people at Nine-Rank Ninth Layer, and Sumi Holy Land also has Immortal Rank powerhouses.”

He paused, pointing at Guo Feng, “Guo Feng is the most talented person in our Sumi Sect. Try to lay a hand on him?”

“Presumptuous!”

Zhao Xing roared, “Your Sumi Sect is so mysterious, playing tricks! If you have the guts, let Mo Daoqing and Wen Yun come and speak to me face to face! Qin family boy, you are not qualified yet!”

He turned his gaze to Guo Feng, “Guo Feng, today you kneel and admit your mistake, and this matter will be over. Otherwise…”

As he spoke, his killing intent soared.

It seemed as if he would attack Guo Feng at any moment.

Guo Feng sneered: “Imperial Relative, why do you think I dared to punish your son?”

His eyes narrowed, “Try to lay a hand on me?”

He paused, looking at Qin Tian, “Senior Brother, if he dares to make a move, we two will attack together and suppress him!”

“What?”

Marquis Shenwei heard this, his face full of surprise.

Qin Tian’s heart also trembled, not knowing where Guo Feng got such confidence.

This was the Nine-Rank Ninth Layer Limit!

The empire’s publicly acknowledged number one expert!

However, he still nodded, “Since Junior Brother has this confidence, I, your Senior Brother, will accompany you even at the cost of my life.”

“Good!”

Guo Feng’s eyes narrowed, his face full of confidence.

He looked at Zhao Xing, “Imperial Relative, if you have the guts, come at me. Let’s see who gets suppressed today!”

“Guo Feng, you are simply seeking death! Do you really think the Empress will always stick up for you?”

“Kneel down for me!”

Third Uncle Zhao Xing roared, raising his hand, and condensed a long spear engraved with powerful fiery cloud patterns.

Burning with raging flames.

It shot towards Guo Feng, unleashing terrifying pressure!