12: The shock of the theory of demons

Brother Yun Feng and Brother Nie Li's discussion about demon spirit theory did not take place in public, but rather in a secluded pavilion in the academy's back mountains.

Brother Nie Li, having been Reborn, possessed knowledge of demon spirits from his previous life and believed himself to be far superior to anyone in the current era in this Dao. He initially posed several rather tricky questions, intending to gauge Brother Yun Feng's depth.

However, Brother Yun Feng's answers repeatedly astonished him.

Brother Yun Feng did not cite any existing theories; instead, he analyzed the composition, growth, and even Fusion of demon spirits from a nearly "Dao" level, encompassing the Origin of energy, Soul compatibility, and rule resonance. His words were profound yet easy to understand, often hitting the core with just a few sentences, explaining the obscure and difficult-to-grasp knowledge points from Brother Nie Li's memory with clarity and thoroughness. He even proposed several demon spirit cultivation directions that Brother Nie Li had never conceived of in his previous life, which held even greater potential!

This was no longer a discussion; it was more like one-sided guidance!

The shock in Brother Nie Li's heart was beyond compare. He had originally thought that his Rebirth advantage was unique, but this Brother Yun Feng before him, with his extensive knowledge and profound understanding of the essence of demon spirits, was like an old monster who had lived for countless years! He even suspected whether Brother Yun Feng also… "Brother Yun Feng, your… your theories are truly astonishing! May I ask who your master is?" Brother Nie Li couldn't help but ask, his gaze burning.

Brother Yun Feng smiled faintly, still using the same excuse: "It's a fragmented Family inheritance, plus I usually enjoy reading ancient isolated texts and miscellaneous notes, just random thoughts, I hope I haven't made Brother Nie Li laugh."

Brother Nie Li naturally didn't believe him, but seeing that Brother Yun Feng was unwilling to say more, he didn't press further, merely burying this surprise and doubt deep in his heart. He realized that Brother Yun Feng would be his greatest variable in this life, but at the same time, he could also be his greatest Opportunity! If he could befriend him, it would definitely be more beneficial than harmful.

"Brother Yun Feng is too modest." Brother Nie Li said solemnly, "Listening to your words is better than ten years of study. I hope for much guidance in the Dao of demon spirits in the future."

"Mutual learning." Brother Yun Feng nodded with a smile. He knew that the initial image of a "master" had been established. Next, he needed to make Brother Nie Li accustomed to and dependent on his "guidance."

Just as the two were conversing happily and preparing to end their discussion, Brother Yun Feng's gaze suddenly turned to the dense forest outside the pavilion, his eyes slightly cold.

"It seems we have guests."

Hearing this, Brother Nie Li immediately swept out his Divine Sense and indeed detected several hidden Auras carrying Killing Intent rapidly approaching! The leader's Aura had actually reached Silver Three-star! The others were all skilled Bronze Five-star and Six-star experts!

"It's people from the Ye Family!" Brother Nie Li instantly identified the newcomers, his expression sinking. The Ye Family truly harbored malicious intentions, not daring to act openly, they actually sent people to infiltrate the academy to assassinate!

"Hmph, mere clowns." Brother Yun Feng snorted coldly. This time, he didn't plan to "act" anymore. Appropriate sharpness was a necessary deterrent! Moreover, he also needed to let Brother Nie Li more directly feel "part" of his strength.

"Brother Nie Li, calm down, watch me deal with them."

As soon as his voice fell, five dark figures darted out of the forest like ghosts, surrounding the pavilion, their Killing Intent chilling! The leader in black had sinister eyes, locking onto Brother Yun Feng: "Yun Family little bastard, daring to injure an Elder of my Sacred Aristocratic Family, today is your death day! Give me your life!"

He didn't waste any words and attacked directly. A poisoned short sword, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, pierced straight at Brother Yun Feng's throat with a sharp whistling sound! Its speed was extreme!

Brother Nie Li's expression changed, and he was about to step forward to help, but then he saw Brother Yun Feng move.

Facing the fatal blow of a Silver Three-star, Brother Yun Feng didn't even get up. He merely casually raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and lightly flicked the rapidly approaching short sword.

"Ding—!"

A crisp clang, like a jade chime, rang out!

There was no Soul Power explosion, no clash of Auras.

The man in black only felt an indescribable, overwhelming, terrifying power instantly transmit from the short sword through his entire arm, and even his whole body!

"Crack… Pfft!"

The short sword, made of fine steel, shattered inch by inch from the tip! Immediately after, the black-clad man's arm bones fractured and pulverized like fragile porcelain! His entire body was struck as if by lightning, blood gushing as he flew backward, breaking several large trees before slumping to the ground, clearly dead.

Silence!

A deathly silence!

The other four Ye Family assassins' sinister smiles instantly froze, like ducks whose necks had been squeezed, their eyes filled with extreme fear and disbelief!

One finger!

Just one finger!

Shattered a weapon and instantly killed a Silver Three-star leader?!

What kind of monster was this?!

Brother Nie Li also gasped, though he was mentally prepared, witnessing Brother Yun Feng so casually instantly kill a Silver Three-star still left him deeply shaken! This strength absolutely far exceeded Gold Rank! Who exactly was he?!

The remaining four assassins were terrified and turned to flee.

"Since you've come, all of you stay."

Brother Yun Feng's indifferent voice rang out, like a pronouncement of death. He didn't even look at the four; he merely held his fingers together like a sword and casually made four slashes in the direction the four were fleeing.

"Chirp! Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!"

Four faint, almost invisible, transparent Sword Qi shot out, instantly crossing space and accurately piercing the backs of the four assassins' hearts.

The four men's movements abruptly froze, the terrified expressions on their faces solidified, and then their pupils dilated as they collapsed to the ground, completely lifeless.

From the appearance of the assassins to their complete annihilation, only a few breaths of time passed.

Around the pavilion, only a faint smell of blood and a deathly silence remained.

Brother Yun Feng slowly retracted his finger, as if he had just casually swatted a few flies. He looked at the shocked Brother Nie Li, a gentle smile returning to his face: "The noisy bugs have been cleaned up. I didn't scare Brother Nie Li, did I?"

Brother Nie Li took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging waves in his heart, and said with a wry smile: "Brother Yun Feng… is truly… deeply hidden." He now completely understood that Brother Yun Feng's strength was probably much more terrifying than he had imagined! Befriending him was the only correct choice.

"Just a bit of self-preservation strength." Brother Yun Feng waved his hand, "I'll trouble Brother Nie Li to help dispose of this trash; I don't really like the smell of blood."

"No problem." Brother Nie Li immediately nodded, his evaluation of Brother Yun Feng rising again in his heart. Decisive in killing, exceptionally strong, yet so "approachable"—this young man was truly formidable.

Soon, Brother Nie Li used some methods from his previous life to quietly dispose of the five bodies.

After this incident, the relationship between the two subtly grew much closer. Brother Nie Li no longer viewed Brother Yun Feng merely as a mysterious, worthy-of-friendship Genius, but truly placed him in a position of "equality" with himself, or even one he might need to "look up to."

This was precisely the effect Brother Yun Feng wanted.

On the way back to the academy dormitory area, Brother Nie Li couldn't help but ask: "Brother Yun Feng, the Ye Family has suffered repeated setbacks; I'm afraid they won't give up easily."

Brother Yun Feng looked towards the direction of the Sacred Aristocratic Family, his eyes cold: "If they continue to be so reckless, I don't mind letting the City of Radiance lose a Peak Family."

His calm tone, however, contained a Killing Intent that made one's Soul tremble.

Brother Nie Li's heart tensed, not doubting Brother Yun Feng's ability to make good on his words.

"Oh, right, Brother Nie Li," Brother Yun Feng suddenly remembered something and said, "I observe that you seem very interested in Alchemy and demon spirits. My Yun Family recently acquired some… well, some good quality medicinal herbs and demon spirit remnants. If you need them, you can come and take a look."

He was preparing to start using "sublimated" resources to "invest" in Brother Nie Li.

Brother Nie Li's eyes lit up; what he lacked most right now were resources! Brother Yun Feng's methods were so miraculous; his "good quality" likely meant something far from ordinary!

"Then many thanks, Brother Yun Feng!" Brother Nie Li expressed his sincere gratitude.

The two agreed to visit the Yun Family's storeroom the next day, then parted ways.

Upon returning to the Yun Family, Brother Yun Feng immediately summoned his Grandfather and several core Elders.

"The Ye Family sent assassins to infiltrate the academy; I've dealt with them." Brother Yun Feng said directly.

Yun Fengs Grandfather and the others were both shocked and enraged upon hearing this.

"The Ye Family is going too far!"

"Feng'er, are you alright?"

"I'm fine." Brother Yun Feng waved his hand, "From today onwards, the Family will enter a state of first-level alert. Also, I will significantly boost the Family's core combat strength and defenses in the near future."

He no longer delayed and immediately took action.

He went to the Family's training ground and performed a second sublimation on the weapons and armor of core disciples like Yun Hao and Yun Qiao, elevating all of them to Silver Rank! He also bestowed sublimated high-grade Medicinal Pills to help them Breakthrough quickly.

He went to the core of the Family's Formation and directly sublimated and transformed the originally crude protective Formation into a complex "Nine Palace Myriad Manifestation Formation" that integrated defense, spirit gathering, illusion, and counterattack. Its power was sufficient to withstand a Legendary Rank expert's fierce assault for a short period!

He went to the Family's herb garden and batch-sublimated the medicinal herbs inside, causing their age and medicinal effects to skyrocket!

He went to the Family's library, completed the flaws in several core Cultivation Techniques, and sublimated their potential upper limit!

The entire Yun Family, under Brother Yun Feng's System power, underwent a transformative change at a visible speed! Its strength and foundation grew every moment!

Having completed all this, Brother Yun Feng stood on the highest pavilion of the Yun Family, overlooking the flourishing Family compound, his eyes deep.

The Ye Family… the Dark Guild… the Sacred Aristocratic Family… and the future Myriad Demon Demon Spirit Formation…

"This game of chess has just begun. And I, holding the System and Black Gold cultivation, am destined to be the only player."

"Brother Nie Li, my 'investment' will soon see returns. And you will be the sharpest blade in my hand, cutting through all obstacles in my path!"