Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 967 - 977: Instant Breakthrough to the Next Level

Such a battle between top-level experts was absolutely unprecedented for Chu Feng.

Scholar Qin Jian was affected by witchcraft, his cultivation greatly reduced, yet his combat power remained terrifying. How strong was he in his prime?

One must know, the Blood Corpse King at the Ninth Level of the Corpse King could easily kill Chu Feng in an instant.

Even now, Scholar Qin Jian's strength was still far above the Blood Corpse King. Just how powerful was he, Chu Feng dared not even imagine.

Such a figure, if he intended to forcibly seize the Soul Loss Sand, Chu Feng would probably have no choice but to obediently hand it over.

Manipulating the tiger to drive away the wolf, such tactics should be used sparingly in the future.

This time, Chu Feng borrowed Scholar Qin Jian's strength to eliminate Panlong Heavenly Emperor and others. The risk was tremendous.

Because among all the people, the weakest was Chu Feng himself.

How could a weakling control the strong? No matter how confident Chu Feng was, he would not think himself smarter than them and thus able to control them.

"Get lost! Three, two…"

After injuring the Blood Corpse King with a single sword strike, Scholar Qin Jian did not further pursue to kill. His cold and sharp gaze swept over the remaining five people.

Then he domineeringly began to drive them away.

Lord Corpse Blood saw his Blood Corpse King badly wounded with just one encounter. He was terrified.

Not waiting for Scholar Qin Jian to finish counting, he hurriedly left, not even bothering to retrieve Master Wei's body.

He fled with the Blood Corpse King and the other three experts from the Undying Tomb without a trace. From beginning to end, he dared not utter a word.

There was no need to mention Panlong Heavenly Emperor; like a defeated dog, he fled desperately behind them.

Watching Panlong Heavenly Emperor's retreating figure, Chu Feng sighed inwardly in regret.

However, today also brought significant gains, having slain his enemy Master Wei, thus removing a hidden threat.

"Thank you, senior, for your timely intervention!" Chu Feng clasped his hands in gratitude. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Hmph, don't think this scholar doesn't know what you're planning, boy? You had clearly plotted in advance to borrow this scholar's blade to eliminate your enemies. I'll let it pass this time, but I don't want there to be a next time."

"Remember, to survive in the worldly society, you must have cunning and wit. But towards friends and family, you must be sincere and never calculative." Scholar Qin Jian's expression was slightly displeased.

He had lived for countless years, sharper than ghosts.

He could see through Chu Feng's tricks at a glance.

"You consider me a friend?" Chu Feng looked at Scholar Qin Jian with excitement, then sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have used you to help deal with my enemies. Please give me another chance, and I will treat you sincerely hereafter."

Since the conversation with Scholar Qin Jian, Chu Feng felt a certain heroic camaraderie.

He truly hadn't expected Scholar Qin Jian to consider him a friend.

He thought that they were simply exchanging interests with no friendship involved.

"Bring out the Soul Loss Sand!" Scholar Qin Jian didn't respond to his words, which made Chu Feng feel somewhat disappointed.

He felt a pang of guilt in his heart.

He hesitated not at all and immediately brought out the Soul Loss Sand, pouring out half and handing it to Scholar Qin Jian.

The poured-out Soul Loss Sand was black.

It looked as if it were made of ink.

They emitted a unique chilling aura; staring at them for long felt as if one's soul would be sucked in. The name 'Soul Loss' was truly apt.

This item was rumored to exist only in the Underworld.

Especially within the Wangchuan River in the Underworld, all the sand was of this kind.

No matter what ghost fell into the river, it would immediately be devoured.

"These are three Sword Bodhi fruits, only one can be consumed at a time. Otherwise, with your current low cultivation, consuming two at once will surely lead to your body exploding." Scholar Qin Jian said coldly.

Chu Feng quickly took the three flying Jade Boxes.

Each was sealed with a magic talisman.

Opening one, he saw inside a sword-shaped fruit with nine-colored glaze. Very wondrous.

Chu Feng thought, having never consumed Sword Bodhi before.

Why not eat one right here? In case of an accident, he could still use this favor to ask Scholar Qin Jian for help.

He immediately grabbed the fruit from the Jade Box and stuffed it into his mouth, swallowing it down.

Gulp!

"Ugh…"

Just after swallowing, Chu Feng felt countless knives rolling from his mouth to his throat, then down into his abdomen.

Wherever it passed, it was like a bandit raid, leaving nothing untouched.

The pain and fear of that moment were unforgettable for Chu Feng.

Once it entered his abdomen, it immediately dissolved, turning into a mass of surging, magical energy. Extremely powerful, like the waters of the Jiu River, bursting and rushing through the Nine Sword Veins within his body.

Ultimately, they all converged into the Alchemy Field Qi Sea.

Another stream of cool energy, transformed from the core of the Sword Bodhi, raced straight to the Mud Ball Palace in his head.

Huh~!

Chu Feng felt a slight tremor throughout his body.

"This, this… I've advanced a level, it's incredible!" Chu Feng felt as if he were dreaming.

His cultivation had advanced from Three-Star Sword God to Four-Star.

Never in his life had he experienced such an astonishing pace of advancement.

Even at the Sword Master Realm, advancing a level required countless efforts.

Which Sword God had not spent hundreds or thousands of years cultivating?

"The world is vast, full of wonders. The effect of the Sword Bodhi, compared to some of the most top-tier Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, can only be considered mediocre. It doesn't deserve the term 'heaven-defying.'"

"Moreover, the cultivation gained from consuming the Sword Bodhi does not stem from one's own efforts, hence some side effects are inevitable. You'd better stabilize your current realm before consuming the next Sword Bodhi."

After finishing, Scholar Qin Jian's form vanished.

"This scholar has countless foes; this courtyard has been exposed. You'd better leave immediately. The promised favor will be honored. If needed, just go to the Three Immortals Pavilion in Sword Immortal City."

With those words gone, there was no longer any trace of Scholar Qin Jian.

Chu Feng dared not linger. He immediately left the courtyard, then changed locations several times. Eventually, he entered an inn.

When he emerged again, he looked like a coarse-featured man.

For an Alchemy Venerate, crafting a few Transformation Pills was a simple task.

He had to be wary of Scholar Qin Jian's enemies, and also guard against the Undying Tomb and Panlong Heavenly Emperor.

Worried about trouble at Longevity Hall, Chu Feng immediately rushed there at top speed.

As for Li Shishi, staying in the general store should be the safest.

Until the danger was resolved, Chu Feng had no plans to bring her back.

Chu Feng, now with a new identity and appearance, could not be recognized even by his subordinates.

As soon as he entered the backyard of Longevity Hall, several leaders of the Evil Tiger Gang flew out from the shadows, surrounding him.

"Who goes there? This is no place for you to act rashly, be wise and leave quickly." The leaders of the Evil Tiger Gang were not polite people.

For them to be so courteous was already quite something.

Chu Feng felt a bit pleased with himself; the Transformation Pills he crafted were indeed remarkable. Even they were deceived.