Chapter 1069: Utterly Stunned

Wei Zhenfang was so shocked that his eyes widened, and his hands, which were performing a respectful gesture, visibly trembled!

"Elder... Elder?!"

But halfway through his words, he caught sight of the gleaming divine blade in Yi Feng's hand, and his words were instantly choked back into his throat.

He could only manage a strained response.

"Everything will be as the elder wishes..."

Wei Zhenfang also wanted to flee, but that blade was truly terrifying, and Yi Feng's cultivation level made him increasingly wary. Refusing outright would likely cost him his life.

Even if he crushed a teleportation talisman to escape, he doubted he could outrun that blade.

Seeing the old man obediently perform the respectful gesture, Yi Feng nodded in satisfaction and continued forward.

The two of them walked one after the other, heading deeper into the forest. However, their positions had now reversed, and their moods and expressions kept shifting as they ventured further in.

As they pressed on, Yi Feng wielded his blade to clear the path, moving as if walking on flat ground. The experience he gained along the way was endless, and his smile grew brighter and brighter. A strong premonition of imminent success grew within him.

Behind him, the bald old man Wei Zhenfang's expression kept changing.

As he continuously witnessed powerful demonic beings fall, his estimation of Yi Feng's strength kept rising.

Heavenly Rank 2.

Heavenly Rank 3.

Heavenly Rank 4!

...

Until another golden skeleton fell, and he was left staring wide-eyed, completely petrified on the spot!

Wei Zhenfang was utterly stunned.

This elder...

Was too strong.

His cultivation level was so high that it had completely shattered Wei Zhenfang's understanding.

Truly unfathomable!

Why would such a being appear on the Waterfrost Star?

If he had known this person was so formidable, he wouldn't have dared to offend him even with ten thousand times the courage.

And to think he had tried to steal the elder's demon corpses—wasn't that just asking for death?

Now, as they ventured deeper into the dense forest, Wei Zhenfang was both shocked and terrified, his face pale with fear, and his guts twisted with regret!

As for using a teleportation talisman to escape...

With such a master before him, running was pointless.

No matter how foolish he was, he knew there was no way he could escape!

As long as this elder didn't let him go, with just a flick of his finger, that teleportation talisman would be useless. Even in this lifetime, he would never be able to escape the elder's grasp.

Trailing behind with a bitter expression, Wei Zhenfang trembled and dared not make a sound. He secretly tore up the teleportation talisman and swallowed it whole, acting as cautiously as a lowly servant.

By the time they reached the towering ice-covered trees at the edge of the forest's depths, Wei Zhenfang's legs were shaking so badly he could barely stand. He was so filled with regret that he almost beat his chest in despair.

Damn it...

He had initially planned to use someone else to do his dirty work, but now he had ended up in the depths of the Icefrost Forest. He had no idea how he would die—this was truly lifting a stone only to drop it on his own foot!

Overwhelmed with regret and panic, Wei Zhenfang dared not take another step.

He immediately fell to his knees, kowtowing and begging Yi Feng for mercy!

"Elder! Elder, please have mercy!"

"My cultivation is too weak, I truly dare not go any further. I beg you, elder, to show compassion and spare my life, wuwuwu!"

The bald old man suddenly broke down in tears, crying so hard that snot and tears streamed down his face. Yi Feng turned back, startled.

Looking at the quiet path ahead, he was left utterly confused.

Was it really that terrifying?

Seeing the old man suddenly kneel, Yi Feng was completely baffled.

"It seems... there aren't any particularly strong demons ahead. Don't be so scared..."

Hearing these comforting words, Wei Zhenfang's eyes widened in shock, his face turning as pale as dirt!

Elder.

No, master!

Your cultivation is peerless, you're a supreme expert, but I'm just a measly Heavenly Rank 1 weakling—how can I compare to you?!

Wei Zhenfang wasn't just scared; he was so frustrated he almost cursed out loud!

But these urgent words, he dared not actually say them.

Nervously performing a respectful gesture, Wei Zhenfang could only cautiously beg for mercy!

"Elder, elder!"

"My cultivation is truly too weak, I dare not go any further. I beg you, elder, to understand!"

As he begged for mercy, he kept glancing around warily.

Even the slightest rustle of wind made the old man even more nervous. His eyelids twitched violently, tears streaming down his face as he kowtowed repeatedly, leaving marks on the icy ground!

Seeing how tense the old man was, Yi Feng also lost his temper.

Before anything even happened, the old man was already making a fuss, acting as if every shadow was an enemy. He really was a bit weak, and it was clear he couldn't be relied on to lead the way any further.

After all, there were differences in cultivation levels, and being afraid of death was normal.

Yi Feng could only nod understandingly.

"Alright then."

With this simple statement, Wei Zhenfang was momentarily stunned.

After a brief pause, his eyes filled with wild joy, as if he had just been granted a pardon.

He repeatedly expressed his gratitude and performed respectful gestures, more excited than a child receiving New Year's money.

"Thank you, elder! Thank you, elder!"

But before he could say much more, Yi Feng interrupted.

"Don't thank me yet. I still have something to say."

Thud!

Wei Zhenfang, who had just found a glimmer of hope, froze in place, a look of nervousness flashing in his eyes.

Of course.

This matter definitely wasn't that simple. The elder wouldn't let him off so easily!

But at this point, everything was a result of his earlier disrespectful behavior.

He had already anticipated this and was prepared for it.

Wei Zhenfang dared not complain anymore, only performing a firm, resolute gesture.

"Please, elder, give your orders. Whatever punishment you decree, I will accept it without complaint!"

Either continue forward and guide the way, potentially dying at the hands of demons, or admit his mistakes here and now and accept whatever punishment this elder meted out. He knew which choice to make.

Seeing the old man's sincere repentance, Yi Feng's opinion of him improved.

Who would have thought?

This former vicious bandit, after being thoroughly beaten, could actually show a repentant face. From this perspective, he wasn't entirely beyond redemption.

Weighing the massive amount of experience he had gained today, Yi Feng found the old man even more agreeable.

Nodding slightly, he asked with a light smile,

"Don't be so nervous. I didn't say I was going to punish you. I just wanted to ask, do you know Zhongli Meng? The Zhongli Meng from the Cangyun Heavenly Palace?"

Wei Zhenfang was startled by the question, his face visibly stunned!

He had been invited by Fu Haotian to slay demons, so how could he not know Zhongli Meng?

Those two were mortal enemies in the current competition for the position of direct disciple!

The elder asking about this definitely had deeper intentions.

Perhaps this elder already knew about their group's plundering of demon corpses, and by bringing up this matter, he was planning to severely punish them!

Even though he sensed trouble, Wei Zhenfang dared not lie.

With a nervous expression, he performed a respectful gesture and stammered out a reply.

"R-reporting to the elder, I do know Miss Zhongli."

Yi Feng nodded upon hearing this.

It seemed that girl wasn't an ordinary person. The Cangyun Heavenly Palace also seemed to have some reputation, since even this bald old man knew about it. That made things easier.

Yi Feng waved his hand lightly, and a mountain of demon corpses piled up beside him, forming a massive peak!

The sheer number of demon corpses, even though they were lifeless, exuded an intimidating aura and killing intent that shook Wei Zhenfang to his core.

Beside this pile of demon corpses, he was nothing more than an ant!

Wei Zhenfang quickly bowed his head, his eyes filled with nothing but reverence and fear.

"Elder, please give your orders. Whatever you command, I will obey!"

Seeing how compliant the old man was, Yi Feng smiled brightly.

"Good."

"Take these demon corpses to Zhongli Meng. That's all you need to do."

Wei Zhenfang felt as if he had been struck by lightning, instantly understanding everything!

Take them to Zhongli Meng...

So, this supreme expert had been invited by that girl!

Who would have thought? Zhongli Meng, who seemed to have no backing, actually had such terrifying connections. She always appeared so low-key, but she had been hiding her true strength all along!

Indeed, the candidates of the Cangyun Heavenly Palace were no ordinary people.

Fu Haotian came from an extraordinary family, but Zhongli Meng was able to garner so much support—there must be reasons unknown to ordinary people!

This young generation's top disciple of the Cangyun Heavenly Palace truly had something special about her.

Finally understanding the whole story, Wei Zhenfang's eyes widened in shock.

Seeing his expression, Yi Feng thought the old man was about to back out.

Frowning slightly, he asked in a deep voice,

"What? You don't want to?"

Wei Zhenfang trembled in fear and quickly performed a respectful gesture, forcing a smile!

"I do, I do!"

"Elder, please rest assured. I will definitely deliver these demon corpses to Zhongli... Miss Zhongli!"

Seeing the old man's rapidly changing expressions, Yi Feng grew suspicious.

This old man, after all, had a history of banditry. It was entirely possible that his nature was hard to change. If he ran off with the demon corpses, it would be a huge loss.

After some thought, Yi Feng decided to take precautions based on past experiences and glared at the old man.

"Then swear an oath first. One where if you break it, your entire family dies."

With an oath as a guarantee, he could at least feel slightly more at ease.

Without hesitation, Old Man Wei immediately raised three fingers to the sky!

"Heaven as my witness, I, Wei Zhenfang, will deliver these demon corpses to Miss Zhongli. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning, my family destroyed, my body torn apart by five horses, my soul annihilated, and may I be cursed for generations, reincarnated as livestock..."

He spewed out a torrent of curses without repeating a single one, each one more vicious than the last.

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