375: Another year has passed

"Feng Ge, what are you wasting words on them for?"

Tie Zhu mumbled, and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in his hand immediately released streaks of black mist towards the Seven Stars Sect Disciples. Countless black mists formed skull ghost heads in the void, their wails extremely terrifying.

The leader of the Seven Stars Sect on the opposite side was also enraged. A trace of killing intent appeared in his eyes, and he said coldly, "Since you have repeatedly caused trouble within my Seven Stars Sect's Earth Rank area, don't blame this old man for bullying the young!"

Seven Stars Sect's Hall Master Zhao Kui is a Combination Stage expert. He could naturally tell at a glance that the cultivation levels of these two juniors were not high, and he would only need one move...

Boom!

Zhao Kui reached out and fiercely grabbed at the void. Countless black skull heads were instantly shattered.

Immediately after, he reached out and unleashed Spirit Power to form two white chains, intending to bind Qin Feng and Tie Zhu with them. Just then, a purple figure suddenly appeared in front of Qin Feng.

"What is this?"

The moment he saw the Puppet, a look of vigilance immediately appeared in Zhao Kui's eyes. The rest of the Seven Stars Sect Disciples also felt that this Puppet seemed extraordinary, its aura was very strong, almost comparable to the Hall Master!

Zhao Kui was also enraged at this moment. He took out a magic tool from his storage ring and gritted his teeth at Qin Feng, saying, "Kid, in all these years, you're the first one who dared to come and cause trouble in my Seven Stars Sect. Take this!"

Zhao Kui roared, and the magic tool in his hand immediately transformed into the Big Dipper and attacked the Puppet, hitting it dozens of times in the blink of an eye.

However, the faster the attack speed, the less powerful the attack was. The Puppet let out a roar, and purple light permeated its body, turning the scene into a swathe of purple in an instant.

Boom, boom, boom...

The two sides clashed in the blink of an eye. Mountains and rivers crumbled, trees flew everywhere. In just an instant, the surrounding environment became a mess. Tie Zhu, meanwhile, focused his attention on the other Seven Stars Sect Disciples.

As long as the Puppet could tie down the Seven Stars Sect's Peak combat power, the remaining people would be easy to deal with.

At this moment, Seven Stars Sect's Hall Master forced the Puppet back with a move and loudly reprimanded Qin Feng and Tie Zhu, "Wait a minute!"

"Who exactly are you people?"

At this moment, Zhao Kui was truly a little anxious.

Two or three people with considerable strength suddenly rushed out and beat him and his Disciples fiercely for no reason. Although he was angry, at this moment, he felt more wronged. Who the heck did he provoke?!

"Does Your Excellency not know who you've provoked?"

Qin Feng stared at Zhao Kui with a fierce expression, and at the same time, ordered the Puppet to stop, planning to see what this guy had to say.

Zhao Kui was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Are you from Azure Pine Pavilion?"

What Azure Pine Pavilion?

Azure Pine Pavilion among the Three Sects Six Pavilions?

Qin Feng and Tie Zhu were full of confusion. Zhao Kui saw that their expressions didn't seem faked, and became even more depressed. At this point, both sides seemed to realize that the situation was wrong, so they simply stopped and communicated face-to-face to understand the situation.

"I am Seven Stars Sect's Hall Master Zhao Kui. A few days ago, I sent some people to Azure Pine Pavilion to retrieve a Heaven Rank magic tool that fell into their hands decades ago. Apart from this matter, my Seven Stars Sect has had no other business. Could it be that you two have found the wrong enemy?"

Qin Feng didn't speak, he just took out the note and Xiao Yun's identity token that he had searched from Xiao Yun that day, and said, "Are these things yours?"

"The things are indeed ours, but it seems I, Zhao, haven't offended you, have I?"

The expression on Zhao Kui's face became even more depressed. If he couldn't defeat that big purple guy, he would now wish he could tear these two people in front of him into pieces.

Seeing that he admitted it, Qin Feng then introduced himself, saying, "I am Netherworld Soul Hall's Hall Master Qin Feng. A few years ago, I took in a Disciple named Xiao Yun. A few days ago, he returned to the Sect and poisoned several of my Disciples with Rotting Marrow Poisonous Insects, and threatened me to hand over my Cultivation Techniques. Was this matter instigated by you?"

"Nonsense!"

Zhao Kui immediately burst into curses, saying, "Xiao Yun did indeed join my Seven Stars Sect, I admit this matter. But I was completely unaware of him poisoning your people. Moreover, the action on this note was for him to attack Azure Pine Pavilion. If you don't believe me, you can go to Ling Province to investigate. Besides Xiao Yun, there are many other Seven Stars Sect Disciples hidden near Azure Pine Pavilion!"

"..."

For a moment, both Qin Feng and Tie Zhu were dumbfounded.

Could it really be that Xiao Yun acted on his own out of greed and threatened them?

This time, the misunderstanding was huge...

Qin Feng took a careful look at Zhao Kui and found that he didn't seem to be lying, which made him feel a little awkward.

The atmosphere on the scene was awkward for a moment. The name of the Netherworld Soul Hall had spread throughout the entire Cultivation World in the past year or two, especially the recent battle with Li Huo Immortal Sect which had made its name known across the land.

Now that the leaders of the two major forces had a misunderstanding, it also made the Seven Stars Sect Disciples feel a little nervous.

If this matter were to end here, the Seven Stars Sect would simply suffer a silent loss. If Qin Feng were to make the mistake intentionally and not stop, the Seven Stars Sect would likely follow in the footsteps of Li Huo Immortal Sect.

Just as the atmosphere on the scene solidified.

Qin Feng bowed to Zhao Kui without hesitation and said, "Today's matter was my fault, Qin Feng. Consider it my debt to the Seven Stars Sect. If there is an Opportunity in the future, I will definitely compensate Hall Master Zhao."

"Farewell!"

After explaining in a few sentences, Qin Feng put away the Puppet, pulled Tie Zhu, turned around, and left.

Zhao Kui and the high-ranking members of the Seven Stars Sect looked at each other.

A God Transformation Stage Cultivator said to Zhao Kui with a face full of anger, "Hall Master, you just let them go? Is my Seven Stars Sect a place where they can come and go as they please?"

"Then what else do you want?"

Zhao Kui glared at him and said, "If you have the guts to go to war with the Netherworld Soul Hall, go chase after them now. Just don't drag me down!"

"Uh... Hall Master, that's not what I meant!"

Although the Seven Stars Sect Disciples felt frustrated, this matter could only pass like this. What else could they do? Gather people and declare war on the Netherworld Soul Hall to add some Seven Stars Sect's assets to their treasury?

...

"Feng Ge, this matter is too damn embarrassing!"

On the way back, Tie Zhu's face was full of embarrassment, his expression reaching the extreme of awkwardness. Qin Feng also felt uncomfortable.

One Xiao Yun nearly caused him to go to war with the Seven Stars Sect Disciples. If it weren't for the fortunate coincidence that cleared things up just now, the Netherworld Soul Hall would probably have to fight with the Seven Stars Sect Disciples again...

"This isn't our fault."

Qin Feng forced himself to comfort him, and the resentment in his heart towards Xiao Yun deepened a bit. Fortunately, he hit his head on a rock and died. Otherwise, he would definitely use his head as a sky lantern when he went back now!

It was already winter at this time.

Snowflakes were drifting outside the Whirlwind River Valley.

The grass was withered and yellow, and under the cover of countless snowflakes, the surroundings gradually turned silvery white.

Qin Feng and Tie Zhu did not fly directly into the Whirlwind River Valley, but instead walked slowly towards the Whirlwind River Valley on the surrounding grassland.

Tie Zhu reached out and caught a few snowflakes, saying with excitement, "It's snowing, it's time for the New Year again when we can eat meat heartily."

"Yes, another year has passed."

Qin Feng nodded, feeling a bit emotional as well.

This was his fourth year of stepping into cultivation. Although he had reached the Divine Transformation Stage Realm now, there was still a long way to go!

It was only when the two were about to arrive at the Whirlwind River Valley that they discovered several small flying magic tools floating outside the Sect's Formation. It seemed that someone had come to the Whirlwind River Valley but hadn't entered.

When Qin Feng saw the other party, the people on those flying magic tools also saw Qin Feng. Someone immediately took the lead and said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, long time no see. Your cultivation has improved again!"