Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 721 - 464: Deputy Sect Leader of the Divine Sect (Part 2)

"Once every ten years?" Lee Zhen pressed on, "What about the Saint Heirs selected before? What are they doing now?"

"That's not something us mere mortals are privy to."

The old man shook his head, "However, I remember just last year, a Saint Heir publicly appeared, displaying terrifying strength, single-handedly suppressing a large tribe that dared to oppose the Cult with ease!"

"I think, the Pope intends to recruit talented individuals from across the land, cultivate more Saint Heirs, and ultimately select the most outstanding one among these prodigies as the future successor of the Cult!"

Lin Chen and Lee Zhen, upon hearing this, didn't say much.

They could clearly feel the almost blind reverence and worship the local populace had for the Pope.

And the foundation and power of this Ah Tuo Sect were far more terrifying than they had imagined!

Not only was the Pope himself unfathomably powerful, but he also had many meticulously trained and incredibly formidable Saint Heirs under his command as a formidable force.

This discovery was undoubtedly bad news for Lin Chen and Lee Zhen.

It meant that their chances of obtaining the Bull Demon Bone from the Ancient Sacred Mountain would be geometrically multiplied in difficulty!

The two decided against taking any rash actions, choosing instead to lie low and quietly wait for the Saint Heir Worship Ceremony one month later.

They wanted to see if they could find an opportunity to exploit at that time.

However, plans never keep up with changes.

During the time they were waiting, the already tense atmosphere in Holy City Aman became even more turbulent.

The movements of the Holy Church Guards within the city became more frequent, with even a number of elite corps stationed outside, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Lin Chen, after some inquiries, learned a shocking piece of news—

The whereabouts of the traitorous Vice Sect Hierarch, Brad, had been discovered!

Now, the Ah Tuo Sect's topmost pursuit team had mobilized fully, setting up an inescapable net outside the city, determined to capture him alive!

In the room at the tavern, the atmosphere was rather heavy.

Lee Zhen looked at the grim scene outside the window, then at Lin Chen who was deep in thought, and finally spoke up.

"Go if you want to." His voice was low and resolute, "I know what you're contemplating. But setting aside all pros and cons, he might really be Xu Feng, and he once saved your life."

Lin Chen nodded.

On the path of cultivation, calculations and strategies are certainly important, but if one can disregard past favors, then there's no fundamental bottom line.

Lin Chen slowly stood up and said:

"Let's go!"

"I want to see who this person really is, if he's Xu Feng."

...

Meanwhile, in a desolate mountain range a hundred miles away from Holy City Aman,

a plump figure was awkwardly and swiftly darting through the rugged rocks, panting heavily, drenched in sweat, the once luxurious robe of the Vice Sect Hierarch now tattered and torn.

This person... was indeed Xu Feng!

"Damn it, are these guys part dog? Such sharp noses!"

Xu Feng cursed while running and looking back.

However, when he crested a ridge and saw the scene ahead, the last trace of color drained from his chubby face instantly.

Everywhere he looked, densely packed, were Holy Church Guards in crimson gold armor!

They drove their ferocious Spirit Beasts, sealing off the entire area, completely cutting off all his escape routes.

At the forefront of the encirclement, five figures stood proudly.

They wore resplendent Golden Bull Armor, with an aura as deep as an ocean, and Xu Feng knew that each one of them was not someone he could contend with!

They were the most dreaded five Enforcement Divine Envoys under the Pope of the Ah Tuo Sect!

Xu Feng stopped in his tracks, looking at this seemingly certain death formation, yet forced out a smile uglier than crying:

"Hey, all five of the Divine Envoys have been mobilized to capture me, you're overestimating me, Xu!"

"Xu Feng!" The lead Divine Envoy, a middle-aged man with a stern demeanor, fixed his gaze on Xu Feng like a knife, "The Pope has ordered that if you hand over the item, your life will be spared!"

Xu Feng immediately replied, "I have rendered meritorious service to the Cult by interpreting ancient texts, even if not meritorious, I've worked hard, haven't I? Why don't I return the item and you let me go?"

"Hmph! Ridiculously absurd!" Among the five, a hot-tempered young Divine Envoy shouted sternly:

"I said before, those from the Foreign Country surely harbor ulterior motives, no matter how capable, they're ultimately untrustworthy!"

"Brother, why waste words with him? Just kill him and take his head back to report to the Pope!"

Upon hearing "kill", Xu Feng's chubby face twitched sharply, and he immediately shouted:

"Fine, fine! I'm not leaving, I still have use for you all...."

The few Divine Envoys continued eyeing Xu Feng with murderous intent.

The lead Divine Envoy frowned, hesitating.

Indeed, the Pope ordered a live capture because Xu Feng's skills were something the Pope needed.

In this brief stalemate, a glint of brilliance flashed in Xu Feng's eyes!

He suddenly slapped the ground to summon a massive Mountain-Piercing Giant Beast!

The moment the beast appeared, it let out a roar, and its giant claws rapidly dug deep into the ground, attempting to escape with Xu Feng through a newly formed tunnel!

"Trying to leave?!"

The lead Divine Envoy snorted coldly, not even lifting a hand, merely flicked his wrist! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Screech——!"

A sharp cry pierced the sky!

From a Divine Envoy beside him took flight a massive "Dragon-Locking Divine Eagle", its speed reaching the pinnacle, and in the blink of an eye, as the Mountain-Piercing Giant Beast was about to fully burrow underground, the eagle's unbreakable talons, like two heavenly hooks, fiercely clutched the bodies of both Xu Feng and the beast!

"Hey hey hey! Let's talk it out! Negotiate peacefully!"

Xu Feng, forcibly dragged out from the tunnel by the divine eagle, flailed in mid-air, screeching like a stuck pig.

"It's too late now."

The lead Divine Envoy stepped forward unceremoniously, with no trace of pity in his eyes.

He roughly reached into Xu Feng's chest, rummaged, and swiftly pulled out a scroll exuding an ancient aura.

"Brother, we've got the item, now we can kill this kid!"

The fiery-tempered Divine Envoy urged again, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent.

The lead Divine Envoy held the scroll, his eyes flickering.

The Pope's order was to keep him alive, but he knew Xu Feng was a silver-tongued individual skilled at inciting people, and keeping him would always be a threat.

Upon seeing the hesitation and murderous intent in the lead Divine Envoy's eyes, Xu Feng was scared out of his wits, his face turned ghostly pale.

"It's over, over! My lifetime of fame, not even married or had children, I'm still a virgin! Am I really going to die young here?!"

Xu Feng closed his eyes, letting out a cry of despair.

The young Divine Envoy's eyes flashed coldly, no longer hesitating, a terrifying energy gathered in his palm, about to launch a fatal blow at Xu Feng's head!

Yet at this critical juncture!

"Chirp——!!!"

A clear, resonant phoenix cry suddenly erupted from above the horizon!

The faces of the five Divine Envoys changed dramatically as they looked up!

A scarlet streak of light, like a meteor from outer space, tore through the clouds, hurtling towards them!

The figure moved with extreme speed, trailing long, magnificent tail feathers!

The target was the Divine Envoy poised to strike a lethal blow!

"Who goes there?!"

The Divine Envoy was shocked, hastily abandoning his attack on Xu Feng to turn all his gathered power towards the approaching scarlet figure!

"Boom——!!!!!!!"

A thunderous explosion reverberated!

A violent fire shockwave erupted like a nuclear blast!

The crimson flames clashed wildly with the golden Cult energy, instantly razing the surrounding hundred meters of rock!

At the epicenter of the energy storm, the Divine Envoy grunted, his body sent flying like a broken kite, crashing to the ground, spewing blood!

The red figure, after the strike, performed a graceful aerial twist, landing lightly in front of Xu Feng.

Xu Feng, at this moment, staring at the figure, his eyes glowing:

"I said so, I've done many good deeds, and the ancestors will bless me."