Fight to the death

Zhong Qing left!

This disciple, though seemingly approachable, actually harbored a deep-seated arrogance.

It was the kind of haughtiness that came from standing on a cloud, looking down on all living beings below.

“It seems the path of taking on a disciple is long and arduous!”

“I need to temper her arrogance first.”

As Zhong Qing walked back, his eyes sparkled, and he muttered.

Xiang Fei, who was beside him, turned green upon hearing this!

What kind of friend had he made!

He really dared to say such things.

Not only did he dare to say it, he even dared to do it.

His guts were simply boundless.

Xiang Fei felt that the world was too crazy.

Today’s events had too great an impact on him.

He needed to calm down, and as for the matters between Zhong Qing and that esteemed individual, he absolutely dared not get involved.

Otherwise, his heart might not be able to take it.

In the following days, Zhong Qing completed his daily tasks, then drank and chatted with Wu Zhao and his two brothers.

He wasn't in a hurry to make his presence known to Liu Yun.

Many things required a natural approach.

If one was too deliberate, it would inevitably invite dislike and annoyance.

Compared to the previous lack of direction, the path to taking on a disciple, though not smooth, finally had a goal.

…

Time, in the blink of an eye, passed for several days.

During this period, for the numerous mine slaves at the Xuanjing Mine, it was relatively peaceful.

But for the high-ranking officials of the mine, it felt like years.

The Phoenix Feather Sect had lost its Divine Bird and was searching with the full power of the Sect.

Yet, almost half a month had passed in a blink of an eye, and there was no news of the Divine Bird.

If the one-month deadline arrived and the Divine Bird’s whereabouts were still unknown, they would be punished.

Moreover, the punishment would not be light.

Because of this, the various high-ranking officials of the Mystic Realm Mine had gloomy faces all day, their moods extremely foul.

Above the Cangmang Mystic Realm Mine!

A figure sat cross-legged on a giant rock.

This person was seven feet tall, as strong as a bear, dressed in luxurious Xuan Bird robes, and wore a black wooden token at his waist.

The wooden token was an identity plate.

The front bore the three ancient seal characters for Great Commander.

The back, meanwhile, bore his name — Lu Feng!

This person was precisely the Great Commander of the Xuanjing Mine.

The Great Commander was the person with the highest status, strongest power, and most noble identity within the entire Xuanjing Mine.

He managed all matters of the Mystic Realm Mine and possessed absolute authority.

It could be said that the entire Xuanjing Mine was under his command.

However, at this moment, Lu Feng’s face was pale, and his condition was extremely poor.

He was clearly injured.

And the injuries were not light.

“Damn you, Great Peng Bird, how dare you injure me! One day, I will make you repay it tenfold.”

Lu Feng, while healing his injuries, looked into the distance with a grim expression.

In order to find the Divine Bird, he personally entered the vast mountains outside the Xuanjing Mine.

But many powerful ancient mutated beasts resided there.

Even with his Myriad Laws Realm Sixth Layer cultivation, he suffered a great loss there.

At this moment, he could only retreat to the Mystic Realm Mine to recuperate from his injuries.

“Rumble…”

As Lu Feng circulated his Qi, a sound like a tidal wave, overwhelming and crashing, emanated from within his body.

That was the sound of his Qi and blood power stirring restlessly.

After a long while!

Lu Feng’s face grew even paler.

With a ‘wa’ sound, he spat out a large mouthful of foul blood.

“No, these injuries are too severe!”

“If I recover like this, it will probably take several years to fully heal.”

“Time waits for no one!”

At his level, a single closed-door cultivation for a thousand years was commonplace.

However, now was a special time.

The Phoenix Feather Sect’s Divine Bird was lost, which was a major event concerning the fate of the entire Sect.

Many old generation figures who had been in closed-door death cultivation in the Sect for years had been alarmed.

He naturally could not enter a long closed-door cultivation to recuperate at this time.

“It seems I can only use it!”

Lu Feng took out a Spirit Pill from his Storage Pouch.

This was a Spirit Nourishing and Soul Replenishing Pill.

It was a top-grade Medicinal Pill, an existence among the finest of imperial-grade Medicinal Pills.

This item could supplement one’s foundation and strengthen one’s Divine Soul. He had obtained it as a reward from the Sect years ago for rendering great service.

Originally, it was meant to be a supreme treasure Medicinal Pill for him to use in breaking through to the next layer of the Myriad Laws Realm.

But now, he could only use it prematurely.

Lu Feng's hand, holding the precious Medicinal Pill, showed some reluctance.

This Medicinal Pill was too precious.

So precious that he couldn't bear to consume it directly.

Just as he was conflicted in his heart.

A cry from afar caught his attention.

Looking over!

A bald, gray, and dirty Ugly Bird was flapping its wings, playing on the giant rocks of the Mystic Realm Mine.

This bird was precisely Little Ga.

Today, its master went to drink with someone, and Big Brother Qilin was sleeping in the mine cave.

After it finished mining Ore, it was a bit bored alone, so it secretly came out to get some fresh air.

Birds are naturally fond of freedom, and Little Ga was no exception.

Seeing the vast sky, it couldn't help but feel great.

It hummed and chirped all the way, constantly flapping its wings to scatter the mine's pebbles, having a very good time.

It is said that people's joys and sorrows are not the same.

While Little Ga was having fun, Lu Feng's mood was quite unpleasant.

“Where did this foolish bird come from!”

“So noisy!”

Lu Feng's face darkened, he raised his palm and delivered a strike in the air directly at Little Ga.

“Bang!”

The powerful palm force, like a massive mountain, solidly struck Little Ga’s body.

“Chirp!”

Little Ga cried out in pain.

It tumbled a few times and fell to the ground.

It stood up and patted the dust off its body with its wings.

Then, its eyes glared angrily at Lu Feng.

The latter was slightly stunned.

Although he hadn't used much force in that palm strike, a Three Yang Realm fierce beast would likely suffer broken bones and tendons, and die from such a blow.

This little fellow was actually fine.

While he was dazed, Little Ga flapped its wings, and its whole body transformed into a streak of light, rushing directly towards Lu Feng.

By the time Lu Feng recovered, the Medicinal Pill in his hand had already disappeared.

Already extremely vexed by the Divine Bird incident, he completely exploded with rage at this moment.

This was a top-grade imperial treasure Medicinal Pill!

He roared, about to give chase.

However, Little Ga possessed a natural Divine Ability, and its escape speed was extremely fast!

When it was just born, it was able to fly away in front of many high-ranking officials of the Phoenix Feather Sect, and even the Returning to One Realm Phoenix Feather Sect Sect Leader couldn't catch up.

What's more, it was Lu Feng of the Myriad Laws Realm.

As soon as he got up, Little Ga had completely vanished without a trace, having made its escape.

“You beast, I will make sure you die a horrible death!”

A roar of extreme anger shook the sky.

Lu Feng's eyes were red with rage!

He, a grand master of the Myriad Laws Realm Sixth Layer, an undisputed existence within the entire Xuanjing Mine.

Now, in his own territory, he had his treasure Medicinal Pill stolen by an Ugly Bird.

“Great Commander, what happened?”

The commotion here quickly attracted the attention of many high-ranking officials of the Mystic Realm Mine.

Streaks of light converged from all directions.

They asked questions.

Lu Feng’s face was as black as a pot, so gloomy that it seemed water could drip from it.

“Starting today, you will help me keep an eye out for a bald bird.”

As he spoke, he used his Divine Thought to outline Little Ga’s image.

“Issue a wanted order for this Ugly Bird.”

“Whoever can provide its whereabouts or capture it will be heavily rewarded.”

“If the opponent resists stubbornly, kill them without question.”

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