Chapter 867: Agreement

Of course.

All of this was just speculation based on the conversation with Yi Feng.

To confirm, further evidence would be needed.

Coincidentally.

Not far away, the ripples of a battle could be felt.

People always have a curiosity for spectacles.

The two walked to an open area and saw two figures fighting as they streaked across the sky.

In a world of cultivation, such battles were all too common.

"Boom!"

One of them swung his sword down.

The sky was instantly torn open, revealing a spatial rift.

The rampant energy filled the sky, with wind blades scattered everywhere.

However, this sword strike was dodged by his opponent, landing nothing.

The missed strike hit the ground, cleaving a small mountain range in half and cutting off the flow of a nearby river.

It was truly earth-shattering!

The two were clearly in a heated battle, entangled in mid-air, fighting as they flew. In just an instant, they disappeared from view.

The woman remained calm throughout.

Although the battle was dazzling and seemingly earth-shattering, the actual strength of the two combatants was nothing extraordinary.

After reaching the Dao Mirror realm, the ripples of battle would be restrained, with no excess energy leaking out.

Especially after the Harmony Dao realm, killing would be done without a trace, and the competition would be about their respective Daos.

So, these flashy but ultimately ineffective attacks were often unleashed by those of lower realms.

Probably around the seventh or eighth Heavenly Tribulation realm.

To Piao Miao Hong, it was utterly uninteresting.

However.

Yi Feng was wide-eyed with admiration.

"Such a cool attack, these peerless experts..."

"Ah, so frustrating, they're gone. I should have rushed between them earlier."

Yi Feng was deeply regretful.

Regretting that he hadn't decisively charged forward earlier.

If he had, such an awesome attack would surely have killed him.

The woman beside him twitched her lips.

At this moment, she was convinced of her earlier speculation.

This man before her was unbelievably strong, yet he had no clear understanding of his own or others' strength.

"You can go now!"

Yi Feng waved his hand.

He was in low spirits.

Another month wasted, with nothing to show for it.

With the Hong Sect disbanded, keeping this woman around was pointless.

But thinking back, it was still frustrating. The Hong Sect was so careless, how could such a good sect just dissolve like that?

Piao Miao Hong nodded.

She also felt a mix of emotions and self-mockery.

She had thought she was engaged in a battle of wits with Yi Feng, only to realize he wasn't at all what she had imagined.

The final outcome was truly unexpected.

But just as she was about to leave, a bold idea struck her.

"Perhaps, we can reach an agreement!"

The woman turned back and said.

"What agreement?" Yi Feng asked.

"Perhaps I have a way to help you die."

After a moment of contemplation, the woman spoke seriously.

Finding a peer of Yi Feng's level to defeat and kill him might be impossible, but with Yi Feng's own desire to die, there were likely many ways to achieve it.

Moreover, with her background, she had the means to find dangerous places that could pose a threat to Yi Feng.

"Oh, really?"

Yi Feng's eyes lit up; he was very tempted by this proposal.

After all, he knew very little about this world. Just two years ago, he was merely a martial arts school owner in Pingjiang City.

This woman before him, though weak, was from the Hong Sect and surely had more knowledge than he did.

"But you need to understand, this might take some time," Piao Miao Hong said.

After all, she didn't know exactly how strong Yi Feng was. It might be quick to fulfill his wish, or it might take a long time.

"Yeah, I understand."

Yi Feng nodded.

After so many failed attempts recently, he knew it couldn't be rushed.

Then, Piao Miao Hong added earnestly, "I will use all means to fulfill your wish, but during this process, if there are times when I need your help, I hope you can lend a hand."

"A fair deal."

Yi Feng agreed without hesitation.

Seeing Yi Feng agree so readily, Piao Miao Hong's lips curled slightly.

With the Saintly Battle approaching, having an unknown powerhouse like Yi Feng to assist could bring many advantages.

As for the rest, she didn't elaborate.

Nor did she ask why Yi Feng wanted to die.

He might be naive, but that didn't mean one could overstep...

Piao Miao Hong was very clear about these boundaries.

"So, what's next?"

Yi Feng asked.

After a pause, Piao Miao Hong took out a map.

"I'll mark a coordinate on the map for you. That place is very dangerous and might help you achieve your wish."

Piao Miao Hong spoke seriously, then made a mark on the map.

"Is it really that dangerous?"

Recalling the Terror Forest, Yi Feng expressed some doubt.

Sensing his skepticism, Piao Miao Hong explained, "In terms of danger, the Terror Forest and this place are not on the same level."

"But... whether it will fulfill your wish is hard to say."

"Understood."

Yi Feng took the map, looked at the marked spot, and nodded.

Whether it was as the woman said or not, Yi Feng would explore the place. Regardless of the outcome, at least he had a goal.

"But if I die there right away, wouldn't that be a loss for you?"

Yi Feng could tell that this weak woman wanted to leverage his strength through this agreement. Of course, Yi Feng didn't mind, as it wasn't exploitation but a mutually beneficial deal.

Each had their own needs.

"If you truly achieve your wish right away, consider it a good deed."

The woman smiled.

She positioned herself correctly.

She wasn't helping Yi Feng only to get something in return but was offering her sincerity upfront.

This indeed won Yi Feng's favor.

"Don't worry, with such sincerity, I won't forget you after I die."

Yi Feng smiled faintly, speaking casually.

But Piao Miao Hong glanced at him subtly.

Indeed.

He wasn't truly seeking death.

Perhaps he needed a form of feigned death to cultivate some technique or achieve something?

Regardless, this goodwill was established.

Piao Miao Hong felt somewhat fortunate.