128: Nine Heavens Immortal Extinction Array

The three elders of Yun Yao Holy Land instantly froze in place, unable to circulate the spiritual energy around their bodies.

"Pavilion Master Xuan!"

The moment Mysterious Mechanism Master appeared, everyone cried out in surprise.

"Mysterious Mechanism Master is here! Is he standing up for Chu Feng?"

"This is the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master of the Four Great Immortal Sects, a person who is on equal footing with the Yun Yao Holy Land's Sect Master."

"Just what is this kid's background? Not only does he have the Chu Family's Mahayana Stage Ancestor backing him, but even the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master is coming out on his behalf."

Chu Yi was also stunned; he had dealt with the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion a few times, but he never imagined that Chu Feng could actually get the Pavilion Master to personally show up.

"Could it be that Fenger already reached an agreement with the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion?"

Originally, he thought Chu Feng was just young and impetuous, but he never expected that Chu Feng already had the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion as his backing.

Xi Shenyin leaned against Chu Feng; although she hadn't been by his side for long, they had practically spent every waking moment together during this time.

She didn't know that Chu Feng also had a colossal entity like the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion backing him.

"How many secrets does he still have?"

In fact, Chu Feng himself was bewildered; he had no connection whatsoever with the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

He hadn't even met this Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master; if not for hearing others' discussions, he wouldn't have known who the person in front of him was.

His heart was full of questions, but he also knew that now was not the time to ask.

If the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master intervened, perhaps that immortal communication talisman wouldn't need to be used.

Mochenzi cupped his hands at Mysterious Mechanism Master, his tone carrying a hint of unwillingness.

"Pavilion Master Xuan, this is an internal affair of my Yun Yao Holy Land; it's best if you don't interfere."

Mysterious Mechanism Master smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd in the square, finally landing on Xi Shenyin and Moon without Flaw.

"This old man is not meddling in the Holy Land's affairs, merely here to offer a fair judgment.

Xi Shenyin and Moon without Flaw have an old grudge, and today they made a life-and-death pact; it should naturally be settled by them personally. For the three fellow daoists to rashly intervene, isn't that a bit unfair?"

The moment Chu Feng appeared in Zhongzhou, he noticed him.

Although he didn't rush to Yun Yao Holy Land immediately, he saw everything that had just happened there clearly.

Mysterious Mechanism Master paused, then looked at Chu Feng and said,

"Moreover, little friend Chu possesses extraordinary talent, and his future is limitless. Any harm to him would be a loss for the entire Tianxuan Continent."

Mochenzi's face turned ashen from being choked up, but he dared not retort.

If Mysterious Mechanism Master truly intended to act, they naturally couldn't stop him.

However, if these people were allowed to leave just like that, where would Yun Yao Holy Land's dignity be?

Just then, a faint ripple spread across the void above the square.

A figure in plain white, like a fairy stepping down from the moon, slowly emerged from the ripples; it was precisely the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's Saintess, Liu Qingyan.

She wore a long white dress embroidered with star patterns, its hem swaying gently with her steps.

Her face, usually bearing a hint of coldness, was now shrouded in a complex expression.

Those eyes, which once disdained to even glance at Chu Feng, were now staring intently at him.

Liu Qingyan's appearance instantly drew all eyes in the audience.

"That's the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's Saintess, Liu Qingyan; she truly is as stunning as the legends say."

"Look at her gaze; she seems to be staring at that kid. Do they know each other?"

"Reaching the fourth stage of the Integration Stage at just over twenty years old, even a fairy like Liu Qingyan would be moved, wouldn't she?"

These whispers fell into Liu Qingyan's ears like sharp needles, piercing her heart with pain.

The Chu Feng before her was completely different from the country bumpkin from the Eastern Region in her memory.

She remembered the first time she heard Chu Feng's name was after the ascension ranking list was announced.

At that time, her master praised Chu Feng highly, believing that this child would surely achieve great things in the future, and even wanted them to interact more.

At that time, she didn't take Chu Feng seriously at all, thinking he had merely gotten the top spot by luck.

Which genius of the Four Great Immortal Sects wasn't nurtured with resources from a young age? Chu Feng, relying solely on luck, could absolutely not compare.

But now, standing on the Yun Yao Holy Land's recruitment square, looking at Chu Feng, who was surrounded by a six-layered supreme realm halo, she couldn't help but admire her master's sharp discerning eye.

How long had it been since they last met, and Chu Feng had already broken through to the fourth stage of the Integration Stage?

Her master's words back then were not an exaggeration; it was she who was too short-sighted and missed out on a true genius.

Liu Qingyan's gaze shifted from Chu Feng to Xi Shenyin by his side.

Xi Shenyin was nestled close to Chu Feng, a faint blush on her face.

That scene struck Liu Qingyan's heart like a heavy hammer.

She thought of her own cultivation journey over the years; as the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's Saintess, she had the best resources and the most top-tier cultivation techniques, yet even so, her cultivation was only at the first stage of the Void Refinement Stage.

Chu Feng had come all the way from the Eastern Region, without the support of a major sect, yet he had broken through to the fourth stage of the Integration Stage in his twenties, and had cultivated all six major realms to the supreme realm.

Such speed, let alone among the geniuses of the Four Great Immortal Sects, was rare even in the history of the entire Zhongzhou.

"Geniuses of the Four Great Immortal Sects..."

A trace of self-mockery flashed in Liu Qingyan's eyes; the geniuses of the Four Great Immortal Sects, whom she once prided herself on, were now a joke in front of Chu Feng.

Compared to Chu Feng, their gap was more than just a little bit.

The country bumpkin she had disdained to meet back then had now reached a height she needed to look up to.

Liu Qingyan's body trembled slightly; if she had listened to her master's words back then and proactively approached him, would things be different now?

Perhaps the person standing beside Chu Feng now would be her.

Once this thought arose, it grew wildly like a vine, coiling around her heart and making her almost unable to breathe.

She remembered Mysterious Mechanism Master's gaze towards her earlier, a gaze filled with regret and helplessness.

At the time, she didn't understand, but now she finally did.

Her master had long seen Chu Feng's potential and had given her a chance; it was she who had personally pushed that chance away.

Now, she could only watch as Chu Feng had someone else by his side, while she didn't even have the qualification to approach him.

The atmosphere in the square remained tense; the three elders were still confronting Mysterious Mechanism Master.

But Liu Qingyan felt that none of this concerned her anymore; her eyes only saw Chu Feng's figure.

She subconsciously took a step forward, seemingly wanting to get closer to Chu Feng, but after only half a step, she suddenly stopped.

She saw Chu Feng turn his head, seemingly sensing her gaze, and looked in her direction.

The moment their eyes met, Liu Qingyan's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly lowered her head, avoiding Chu Feng's gaze.

She lowered her head and murmured,

"Master, I know I was wrong."

Mochenzi stared fixedly at Chu Feng, but constrained by Mysterious Mechanism Master's pressure, he could only grit his teeth and utter threats.

"Today's matter is not over. The face my Yun Yao Holy Land lost today, we will surely reclaim it twofold in the future!"

Chu Yi breathed a sigh of relief; with the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion intervening, he wouldn't have to fight to the death.

He looked at Chu Feng, his eyes carrying a hint of urgency.

Leaving at this opportunity was the best choice.

Mysterious Mechanism Master turned to Chu Feng, a gentle smile on his lips.

"Little friend Chu Feng, would you be willing to return to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion with me for a short visit, so this old man can fulfill his host duties?"

Everyone assumed Chu Feng would readily agree. Liu Qingyan stood beside Mysterious Mechanism Master, and although regret still lingered in her heart, a glimmer of hope also appeared.

Once Chu Feng went to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, they would have a chance to interact.

The early bird catches the worm; although she was a step behind Xi Shenyin, she absolutely could not be later than anyone else.

However, Chu Feng cupped his hands towards Mysterious Mechanism Master.

"I have indeed yearned for the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion for a long time, and I will certainly go."

He paused, his gaze turning to the dying Moon without Flaw and Ye Jinghan in the deep pit, and his tone suddenly shifted.

"But before going to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, there is one more unfinished matter—they two must die!"

"What?"

This sentence exploded above the square like a clap of thunder, stunning everyone.

Everyone's eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Has this child gone mad? Even Pavilion Master Mysterious Mechanism Master came out to protect him, yet he still dares to say he wants to kill Moon without Flaw and Ye Jinghan?"

"This is too arrogant, isn't it? Is he not afraid of being cut down on the spot?"

"Just now, I thought he was amazingly talented, but now it seems he's just an ignorant hothead who doesn't even give face to Pavilion Master Mysterious Mechanism Master."

"Now, even if it's the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master, he might not be able to protect him."

Liu Qingyan even took a step back in shock, her eyes filled with disappointment.

She had regretted missing out on Chu Feng before, but at this moment, Chu Feng's actions made her feel utterly absurd.

"Chu Feng, don't be ungrateful!"

She couldn't help but step forward, her tone carrying a hint of rebuke.

"If it weren't for my master's intervention, you would already be dead now. How dare you still speak so wildly here? Do you know how much trouble this will bring to you and the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion?"

In her opinion, although Chu Feng was amazingly talented, he was too arrogant and conceited, lacking even basic judgment of the situation.

Such a person, no matter how great his potential, would sooner or later fall due to his own arrogance.

Mochenzi, even more furious, laughed and pointed at Chu Feng, saying to Mysterious Mechanism Master,

"Pavilion Master Xuan, you've seen it; this child doesn't put my Yun Yao Holy Land in his eyes at all. If he doesn't leave his life here today, what face will my Yun Yao Holy Land have to stand in Zhongzhou in the future?"

The Fourth Elder and Fifth Elder also took a step forward, their Mahayana Stage pressure surging again.

"This matter concerns the dignity of my Yun Yao Holy Land; please, Pavilion Master Xuan, do not interfere!"

Mysterious Mechanism Master's brows furrowed slightly, and he also felt a bit confused.

Chu Feng could clearly leave safely, so why was he so insistent on killing Moon without Flaw and Ye Jinghan?

Only Xi Shenyin understood that Chu Feng was doing all this to stand up for her, but she also clearly knew the consequences of doing so; once Moon without Flaw was truly killed, it would bring endless trouble to Chu Feng.

"Husband."

Chu Feng patted her hand, comforting her.

"I said I would support you, and I will support you to the very end."

Upon hearing this, Xi Shenyin couldn't help but tremble all over. Did Chu Feng still have a hidden card?

Mysterious Mechanism Master looked at Chu Feng, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.

"Little friend, why be so persistent?"

Chu Feng shook his head, his gaze firm.

"If I don't personally cut them down today, Shenyin's dao heart will be uneasy, and my heart will also be unsettled."

Just then, a cold voice suddenly came from the horizon.

"What a 'dao heart will be uneasy'! Do you think you can do whatever you want in my Yun Yao Holy Land just because you have the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion backing you?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see Ling Ruoxue flying through the air, radiating a chilling killing intent.

She hovered in mid-air, her gaze fixed on Chu Feng and Xi Shenyin, and she spoke word by word.

"Today, Xi Shenyin is doomed. No one can protect her. I said it!"

Mysterious Mechanism Master looked at Ling Ruoxue, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"Sect Master Ling, although Moon without Flaw and Ye Jinghan are seriously injured, they are not dead. Let's stop here; it's better for both sides."

"Stop here?" Ling Ruoxue sneered, "Is it worth it for your Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to fall out with my Yun Yao Holy Land for these two juniors?"

In her opinion, no matter how high Chu Feng's talent, he was merely a cultivator at the Integration Stage. He was not worth the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion offending the Yun Yao Holy Land for.

Mysterious Mechanism Master smiled faintly, a profound look flashing in his eyes.

"Little friend Chu Feng's potential far exceeds your imagination.

Today, I protect him not only for the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion but also for the future of Zhongzhou."

"Chu Feng?"

When Ling Ruoxue heard this name, her eyes narrowed sharply.

She suddenly looked at Chu Feng, as if seeing this young man seriously for the first time.

"Is he the Chu Feng who ranked first on the ascension ranking list in the Fallen Star Ruins?"

Mysterious Mechanism Master slowly nodded: "It is indeed this child."

As soon as these words came out, many who did not know Chu Feng gasped.

"He is Chu Feng, the number one on the ascension ranking list?"

"To enter the Fallen Star Ruins, one must be a cultivator below the Soul Transformation Stage. How could he have broken through from the Soul Transformation Stage to the Integration Stage in such a short time?"

"No wonder the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master is willing to fall out with the Yun Yao Holy Land to protect him. With such talent, he will definitely grow into a Mahayana Stage grandmaster in the future!"

In the crowd, Lin Haoyu stared dumbfounded at Chu Feng's back, his mouth agape enough to fit an egg.

He never expected that the ordinary young master who casually took out a thousand high-grade spirit stones to help him out was actually the renowned top ranker of the ascension ranking list in Zhongzhou.

The elders of the Yun Yao Holy Land were also completely stunned, Mochenzi's eyes wide.

It was no wonder he was so surprised; this was truly too shocking.

Ling Ruoxue stared intently at Chu Feng, the scrutiny in her eyes growing stronger.

The Fallen Star Ruins secret realm only allowed cultivators below the Nascent Soul Stage to enter, which meant that when Chu Feng participated in the ascension ranking list, his cultivation was at most at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.

How much time had passed since then? This child had actually broken through from the Nascent Soul Stage to the fourth level of the Integration Stage.

Ling Ruoxue's expression grew increasingly grim. Such a figure, even among the Four Great Immortal Sects, would be a key cultivation target.

For the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to fall out with the Yun Yao Holy Land for him was not a loss; on the contrary, it was a huge gain.

As long as Chu Feng could grow smoothly, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's status in the future might even surpass the Yun Yao Holy Land.

"No wonder you value him so much..."

Mysterious Mechanism Master's lips curved slightly, and then he continued.

"Xi Shenyin and Moon without Flaw already had a life-and-death agreement. The Yun Yao Holy Land repeatedly interfering in junior disputes would only give others a handle if it spread."

Ling Ruoxue's face grew even uglier. Although Mysterious Mechanism Master's words were all reasonable, today she intended to be unreasonable for once.

"More talk is useless!"

Purple spiritual energy surged wildly around her, and she said coldly.

"Today, neither Xi Shenyin nor Chu Feng will leave. If you insist on obstructing, don't blame my Yun Yao Holy Land for being impolite!"

"What if I'm impolite?"

A fierce glint flashed in Mysterious Mechanism Master's eyes, and white spiritual energy instantly erupted around him, his pressure surging towards Ling Ruoxue like a tide.

Two terrifying Mahayana Stage pressures collided instantly, tearing apart the clouds in the sky, forming a huge vacuum trail.

Chu Feng tightly gripped the immortal communication talisman, ready to act at any moment.

He knew that although Mysterious Mechanism Master was powerful, this was, after all, in the Yun Yao Holy Land, and Mysterious Mechanism Master might not gain an advantage.

"Since you are so stubborn, don't blame me!"

Ling Ruoxue roared, raising her right hand sharply.

"Return to the Ruins World-Ending Seal!"

As she shouted, the purple spiritual energy in her palm instantly transformed into a giant seal.

The spiritual energy in the sky was frantically gathered by the seal, forming a massive purple spiritual energy vortex. Lightning flashed and thunder roared within the vortex, and the temperature between heaven and earth plummeted, as if even the air was frozen.

Mysterious Mechanism Master formed hand seals, and the white spiritual energy around him instantly surged. Countless illusory stars suddenly appeared in the sky, forming a massive star map.

"Star Evolution Palm!"

With a light shout from him, the stars in the star map suddenly lit up, and countless white starlight converged into a giant palm print.

Boom—

With a deafening roar, purple and white light instantly erupted, forming a massive energy shockwave that spread wildly in all directions from the point of impact.

Ling Ruoxue was sent back five steps, her face pale, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

She looked at Mysterious Mechanism Master in shock, her eyes full of disbelief.

"You actually broke through to the ninth level of the Mahayana Stage?"

When she had discussed the Dao with Mysterious Mechanism Master before, he was clearly still at the eighth level of the Mahayana Stage. She never expected that in just a few months, he had broken through to the ninth level.

Mysterious Mechanism Master looked at Ling Ruoxue, his tone calm.

"Do you still want to continue now?"

A trace of unwillingness flashed in Ling Ruoxue's eyes, but she also knew that she was not Mysterious Mechanism Master's opponent.

However, as the Sect Master of the Yun Yao Holy Land, she could not retreat at this moment.

A resolute look flashed in her eyes, and a drop of vital blood flew from her forehead. The vital blood transformed into a blood-colored rune in the air, rushing deep into the Yun Yao Holy Land.

"By the blood of my Sect Master, invoke the power of the progenitor, nine heavens immortal slaying formation, activate!"

As her voice fell, the entire Yun Yao Holy Land suddenly trembled. From the mountain gate to the main peak, countless golden pillars of light shot up from underground.

Above the plaza, the clouds completely dissipated, revealing a sky permeated with golden runes.

A hundred-zhang-tall phantom slowly appeared. The phantom was clad in a golden Daoist robe, its face blurry, yet it exuded a terrifying pressure.

This was precisely the progenitor of the Yun Yao Holy Land. The phantom held a white jade longsword, its gaze coldly overlooking everyone.

"What kind of formation is this?"

"Progenitor, this is the phantom of the Yun Yao Holy Land's progenitor!"

"The nine heavens immortal slaying formation, rumored to only be activated when the sect faces a life-or-death crisis, I never expected it to be activated today."

"This is a formation left by the progenitor before his ascension; no one has ever seen it activated."

Liu Qingyan stood behind Mysterious Mechanism Master, her face as pale as paper.

She could clearly feel the destructive power contained within the formation, a power that even a Mahayana Stage ninth-level cultivator would find difficult to contend with.

"Master..."

Mysterious Mechanism Master's expression also became extremely solemn. He looked up at the progenitor phantom, and the star power around him began to fluctuate violently.

He never expected Ling Ruoxue to be so insane, willing to use the sect's last trump card to kill Chu Feng and Xi Shenyin.

This nine heavens immortal slaying formation was rumored to be able to slay immortals. Even if years had passed and the formation's power had somewhat diminished, it was by no means something he, a Mahayana Stage ninth-level cultivator, could easily contend with.

"Ling Ruoxue, are you crazy?

Activating the Immortal Slaying Formation will consume ten thousand years of the Yun Yao Holy Land's foundation. Is it worth it?"

Ling Ruoxue stood in the center of the formation, surrounded by golden runes, a crazy smile on her face.

"As long as the dignity of the Yun Yao Holy Land is preserved, what if it consumes ten thousand years of foundation?

If you insist on obstructing again today, don't blame me for slaying you as well!"

As her voice fell, the progenitor phantom slowly raised the white jade longsword, its tip pointing at Mysterious Mechanism Master.

A terrifying energy began to gather at the sword tip. The golden light grew brighter and brighter, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth was frantically absorbed, forming a massive spiritual energy vortex, even twisting space into a funnel shape.

"Star Protection!"

Mysterious Mechanism Master dared not be careless. The star power around him instantly condensed into a giant spherical barrier, covered with star runes.

Facing the Immortal Slaying Formation, this defensive barrier seemed so fragile.

The longsword in the progenitor phantom's hand slashed down fiercely. A massive golden sword qi tore through the air, leaving a long vacuum trail in its wake, heading straight for Mysterious Mechanism Master.

Boom—

The golden sword qi and the Star Protection barrier collided with a roar. The star runes on the Star Protection barrier instantly dimmed, and the barrier was covered with cracks.

Mysterious Mechanism Master was sent staggering back by the residual power of the sword qi, his face growing even paler.

Everyone watching this scene couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"The Immortal Slaying Formation truly lives up to its name. Its power is simply comparable to an immortal's strike!"

"If this continues, Mysterious Mechanism Master will be slain by the formation sooner or later."

"If something happens to Mysterious Mechanism Master, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion will definitely not let Chu Feng off."

Liu Qingyan looked at Mysterious Mechanism Master's tottering figure, and the worry in her heart turned into anger.

She suddenly turned to Chu Feng, sternly rebuking him.

"Look at the trouble you've caused! If you hadn't insisted on killing Moon without Flaw and Ye Jinghan, how could Master have fallen into such a dangerous situation?"

She quickly walked in front of Chu Feng, commanding him.

"Now, immediately kowtow and apologize to the Yun Yao Holy Land. Perhaps there's still room for things to turn around.

If Master suffers any harm, I will definitely not let you off."

Chu Feng held the immortal communication talisman, looking at Liu Qingyan's excited face, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"You can leave now. I have never forced anyone to stay."

"You—"

Liu Qingyan was choked by Chu Feng's words, unable to speak, her body trembling uncontrollably.

She never expected Chu Feng to be so cold-blooded. Master was clearly in danger to save him, yet he showed not a shred of gratitude.

"You ungrateful wretch, Master was truly blind to help you!"

Chu Feng no longer paid attention to Liu Qingyan, instead turning his gaze to Mysterious Mechanism Master, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Mysterious Mechanism Master had no need to risk his life for him. He would remember this kindness.

"Pavilion Master Xuan, step back!"

Ling Ruoxue looked at Mysterious Mechanism Master's disheveled appearance, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Mysterious Mechanism Master, if you give up resisting, I can spare your life."

"Master!" Liu Qingyan quickly echoed, "Chu Feng is not worth your sacrifice!"

Mysterious Mechanism Master's voice echoed throughout the Holy Land.

"Today, I will protect little friend Chu Feng. No one shall harm him."

Ling Ruoxue's face completely darkened, a murderous glint flashing in her eyes.

"Since you seek death, don't blame me for being impolite!"

She sharply raised her hand, bowing respectfully to the progenitor phantom.

"Please, Progenitor, bestow the world-ending strike!"