96: Chapter 96 Ye Feng's Confidence

Deep in the forest far outside the imperial city, Ye Feng returned once again, carefully taking out a bead that was as clear as a blue ocean.

The bead was crystal clear, beautiful and moving, like a tear from the deep sea.

Its surface appeared incredibly clear, without the slightest blemish, but upon closer inspection, one would discover it contained endless mysterious power.

If those with a low cultivation base were not careful, their Immortal soul could easily fall into it and never wake up.

Holding the bead in one hand, Ye Feng wrote in the air with the other: "Is there any danger in this trip to the Mingyue Dynasty?"

His handwriting was clearly visible, as if carved into the Void Realm. After finishing, he waved his hand, and the characters entered the star bead.

After a while, the star bead suddenly flickered, and immediately, a few more characters jumped out from the bead, forming a line in the air: "There is no danger whatsoever!"

Seeing this reply, a knowing smile appeared on Ye Feng's face, and his worries were greatly alleviated.

He put away the star bead, carefully tucked it into his robes, and turned to fly toward the Mingyue Imperial Palace. As he left, the atmosphere in the forest gradually returned to calm.

However, at that moment, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Ye Feng, who was in mid-air. This aura, like a volcanic eruption, instantly swept across the entire forest. The Immortal Beasts in the forest felt this terrifying aura and prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling, not daring to move.

It turned out that the aura Ye Feng was emitting was that of a Half-step Immortal Saint. A powerhouse of this level had already surpassed the category of ordinary Immortals, possessing unparalleled strength and pressure.

Ye Feng strode toward the Mingyue Imperial Palace, carrying the aura of a Half-step Immortal Saint. His steps were firm and confident, as if he had already grasped everything.

Empress Mingyue, sitting on the Dragon Throne, suddenly twitched her eyebrows and muttered to herself: "He is here."

Empress Mingyue also rose and headed toward the city gate. She was not afraid that Cao Yang would covet her seven star grass; after all, Cao Yang was already an Immortal Emperor, and this item was useless to him.

Soon, the two met not far outside the city gate. This time, Empress Mingyue did not bring anyone with her; she had sensed Feng Ye's aura and had come out alone in advance.

"Fellow Daoist Feng Ye, this is the seven star grass you wanted. From now on, we are clear."

After speaking, Empress Mingyue intended to turn back, but she was called out by Ye Feng.

Ye Feng looked at Empress Mingyue's back, a flash of greed crossing his eyes.

Last time, he had been too nervous to look at her closely. He hadn't expected that upon closer inspection this time, Empress Mingyue would be so stunningly beautiful. She truly lived up to her reputation as the number one beauty of the Immortal Realm. Only he, Ye Feng, was a match for her. She was simply the perfect Dao Companion prepared for him by the Heavens!

"Fellow Daoist Feng Ye, is there anything else? We are not that familiar."

Empress Mingyue frowned, feeling very displeased. She felt that this Feng Ye was too rude and presumptuous, daring to stare at her with such a gaze.

"Hehe, of course there is." A smile appeared on the corner of Ye Feng's mouth.

"I want to make a deal with you."

"What kind of deal?" Empress Mingyue asked coldly. She had already guessed Feng Ye's intentions, but she still wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Empress Mingyue, do not worry, I have no malicious intent. May I ask how long Empress Mingyue has been stuck at the Half-step Immortal Saint Realm?" Feng Ye's tone was very sincere, unaware that his greedy gaze had already been captured by Empress Mingyue.

Before Empress Mingyue could answer, he continued on his own: "I have a way to help Empress Mingyue Breakthrough to the Immortal Saint Realm, but it requires Empress Mingyue to go with me to that wondrous place where one can Breakthrough to Immortal Saint."

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Feng Ye knows of such a treasure land, why not Breakthrough to the Immortal Saint Realm yourself, instead of yielding it to me?" Empress Mingyue asked softly, a playful expression on her face.

"I cannot enter that wondrous place alone; it requires at least two Half-step Immortal Saints to work together to break the Restriction." Feng Ye did not mind Empress Mingyue's attitude and explained earnestly.

"And I am not giving it to you for free; I need you to help me with something. It is something you can definitely do. As for what it is, I will tell you after you become an Immortal Saint. In any case, it will not put you in a difficult position." Feng Ye looked at Empress Mingyue with a firm gaze, his eyes full of anticipation.

"As for your worry that I might snatch the Opportunity to Breakthrough to Half-step Immortal Saint from you, due to my own reasons, I cannot Breakthrough to Immortal Saint for the time being. If you don't believe me, I can swear by the Heavenly Dao!"

Ye Feng continued to speak with solemn assurances.

Empress Mingyue hesitated. Although this Feng Ye was a hypocrite, if he could truly help her Breakthrough to Immortal Saint, she could play along with him for a while. After all, she was no ordinary Half-step Immortal Saint; she could be considered to have no rival in the same Realm.

"Then when..."

Empress Mingyue was just about to ask when to go, but before she could finish, she saw Cao Yang suddenly appear behind Feng Ye.

Ye Feng also sensed a fatal crisis behind him in the dark, and unleashed the strength of a Peak Immortal Saint, striking backward with a punch.

Unfortunately, Cao Yang was faster, directly shattering Ye Feng's head with a single slap. Ye Feng's fist stopped in mid-air.

With a loud "bang."

Ye Feng's headless corpse fell onto the small mountain below, smashing the mountain, sending rocks flying everywhere, and the headless body fell deep underground.

Empress Mingyue watched this scene in shock, unable to even dodge in time; it was too fast!

If Cao Yang hadn't sealed off the aftermath of their battle, Empress Mingyue would likely have been seriously injured!

"Her Majesty the Empress, I accidentally startled you, I am truly sorry," Cao Yang said with a look of guilt.

"I... Brother Cao, I am fine."

Empress Mingyue's speech was no longer fluent.

"Hmm, it's good that you are fine. I saw that this person was a hypocrite; not only did he hide his cultivation base, but he also wanted to deceive you. I really couldn't stand it, so I acted rashly. I am truly sorry," Cao Yang said apologetically.

In his heart, however, he thought: This dog Ye Feng, he just met Empress Mingyue and dared to show such a disgusting look. Isn't this blatantly trying to steal my woman? Unbearable, must kill him!

"It's okay, Brother Cao, I also sensed that he had ill intentions."

Cao Yang flicked his finger, and a wisp of white flame flew out, instantly burning Ye Feng's headless corpse to nothing.

Cao Yang waved his hand, and the flame flew back into his hand and disappeared. Cao Yang couldn't even be bothered to look if Ye Feng's corpse was burned clean; after all, what he had thrown out was divine fire.

"Let's go, let's head back."

Cao Yang said with a smile.

"Okay, Brother Cao, wait for me."

Empress Mingyue flew toward the hole where Ye Feng's headless corpse had fallen.

"Ding, congratulations to the Host, first kill of a Child of Fortune, obtained 10 million years of Genius cultivation base."

"Ding, congratulations to the Host, obtained 2000 strands of Heavenly Dao Luck."

"Ding, congratulations to the Host, obtained the title of <Minor Villain>, obtained 2000 Villain Points."

At this moment, the System's mechanical voice rang in Cao Yang's mind.

Not bad, I didn't expect the Child of Fortune to be so valuable!

"Brother Cao, what is this bead?" Empress Mingyue asked, returning with a clear bead in her hand.

Actually, she also felt that this should be a treasure, but she dared not hide it.

She thought that Cao Yang must have seen it, and if it really was a treasure, what if Cao Yang killed her to silence her for the sake of the treasure?

It would be better to just hand it over to him and leave a good impression!