Chapter 641— The Downfall of Liu Li Sect
In particular, the main peak of the cliff adjacent to the magical beast forest was severed by a sword. The shattered peak stood there, empty and mocking, as if taunting their incompetence.
Feng Tianba walked amidst the lifeless bodies, their dried blood reminding him of the carnage that had taken place. He felt a surge of blood rise in his chest, threatening to spill out. He almost vomited in disgust.
Liu Li Sect, one of the four major sects of the Miluo Continent, lay in ruins before him. The amount of effort put into building and expanding Liu Li Sect was immeasurable. Countless resources, both human and material, were invested in its growth. And let's not forget the creation of the cold eating pill, which turned Liu Li Sect's disciples into loyal death warriors serving only the Feng Family. The process of making the cold eating pill was far from easy.
But now, in the blink of an eye, hundreds of years of hard work and the ambitions of the Feng Family had been completely shattered. How could Feng Tianba ever accept this?
He took a deep breath, his teeth clenched tightly. "Who did this? Find them! We must find them!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with determination.
The elders and disciples behind Feng Tianba nodded in agreement, their faces filled with panic. However, they knew that finding the culprits behind this ruthless act would not be an easy task. The force that had destroyed Liu Li Sect was merciless and elusive.
Feng Tianba, consumed by anger, struck a tall ancient tree with his clenched fist. The tree, too big for a few people to encircle, fell to the ground with a painful groan.
Just as everyone was filled with anxiety, an old man with a white beard and hair, and a slender figure stepped forward. He furrowed his brow and spoke, "Tianba, do you think this matter is related to the Secret Territory of the Sealed Dragon Domain?"
Feng Tianba was taken aback, his thoughts interrupted. He immediately showed a respectful expression upon seeing the white-bearded old man. "Why do you say that, Great Elder?"
The old man stroked his long beard thoughtfully. "Tianba, haven't you noticed? Ever since the emergence of the Sealed Dragon Domain, our Feng Family has been met with misfortune."
"First, Lianying lost the inheritance of the Purple Golden Palace within the Sealed Dragon Domain, and then she faced humiliation upon her return. After that, Jiang Family's secret cultivation base of the dark spirit plant was destroyed, and Elder Jiang died under mysterious circumstances. Next, the Murong Family was wiped out, and the cold eating flower disappeared without a trace. And now, it's Liu Li Sect's turn to be eradicated."
"All of these events started after the appearance of the Secret Territory of the Sealed Dragon Domain. It seems that there is a force at work, constantly opposing our Feng Family, gradually weakening and encroaching upon our power."
Feng Tianba listened intently, his face showing a pensive expression. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that the Great Elder was onto something.
The disadvantageous situation facing the Feng Family had unfolded entirely after the opening of the Secret Territory of the Sealed Dragon Domain. It had been a gradual accumulation of setbacks leading up to the current dire circumstances. It would be too coincidental to dismiss the connection between these events and the Secret Territory.
After the white-bearded old man finished speaking, he inquired, "Regarding the new owner of the Secret Territory of the Sealed Dragon Domain, isn't Yunjing looking into it? Have there been any updates?"
Feng Tianba shook his head. "Not yet."
The white-bearded old man snorted in dissatisfaction, his eyes filled with disappointment. "What's going on with Yunjing lately? His efficiency has been declining. He can't even handle a small matter like the Shengde Hall, and their influence keeps growing."
Chapter 642—The Shameful Revelation
"You'd better make him speed up, otherwise... Hmph hmph! The Feng Family doesn't only have one talented individual, Feng Yunjing. If he can't be useful, then replace him directly!" The old man with a white beard's words made Feng Tianba break into a nervous sweat, feeling as if he were sitting on thorns.
Although he knew that the old man was using this opportunity to raise the issue of his children and grandchildren not being able to take charge of the Feng Family, he also knew that the Great Elder held immense power. Feng Tianba dared not argue with him. He gritted his teeth and replied, "Great Elder, rest assured, I will definitely educate Yunjing properly."
In a whisper, he added, "Great Elder, the destruction of Liu Li Sect feels very strange to me. Logically, if someone were to approach the vicinity of Liu Li Sect, our arrays located outside and at the foot of the mountain would surely be triggered. But Liu Li Sect was eliminated silently. This force must be incredibly powerful."
"Great Elder, should we report the situation to the Venerable and ask for help?"
The Great Elder hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The Venerable is currently in seclusion, breaking through to the Divine stage. This is a crucial moment. Let's not disturb him for now. We will let him decide once he emerges."
As the two discussed the matter with a serious expression, a disciple of the Great Elder hurriedly approached them. The disciple's expression was strange and shocked, and his eyes glanced at Feng Tianba with a hint of inexplicable meaning.
This made Feng Tianba feel uneasy. Not only was the Great Elder disrespectful towards him, but now even the Great Elder's disciple looked at him with such disdain. Did they no longer consider him the patriarch?
Soon, the disciple took out an inscribed jade slip from his arm and handed it to the Great Elder. He whispered, "Master, I think you should take a look at this."
The Great Elder's face filled with suspicion. He accepted the inscribed jade slip and was about to activate it.
The disciple's face turned red, and he raised his voice, saying, "Master... Master, please watch it discreetly!"
This couldn't be shown in public, as it would bring shame upon the Feng Family once again!
The Great Elder frowned, his displeasure and doubts becoming more apparent. He coldly responded, "Enough nonsense! What are you doing?"
Nevertheless, he used his Divine Sense to peer into the inscribed jade slip.
However, as soon as he activated it and saw the content playing within, his body froze. In the next moment, it was as if he had been bitten by something filthy. He quickly withdrew from the inscribed jade slip, but his bluish-purple complexion took a while to recover.
He gritted his teeth, trying to contain the shame and anger that surged within him, but he couldn't hold it back. He fiercely threw the inscribed jade slip at Feng Tianba and screamed furiously, "Feng Tianba, look at the daughter you raised! Our Feng Family's reputation has been tarnished by her!"
With that, as if feeling sick from staying even a second longer, the Great Elder swept his sleeve and angrily turned away.
Feng Tianba caught the inscribed jade slip that had been thrown at him by the Great Elder. His face was filled with confusion.
He glanced at the Great Elder's disciple, who had not left yet, and furrowed his brow for a moment. However, he still used his Divine Sense to peek into the inscribed jade slip.
Soon, a clear video played on the inscribed jade slip.
It was recorded in a mountainous area using a recording talisman.
But if it were just a video, there would be no reason for the Great Elder's anger.
As Feng Tianba thought this way, the scene that unfolded made him burst into anger.
Amidst the trembling grass, a woman was entangled with seven or eight men. Their bodies were in constant motion, engaging in a scene so obscene and disgusting that it filled him with rage.
Chapter 643— Family Struggle
But, to his astonishment, the woman turned out to be none other than his own daughter, Feng Lianying!
As Feng Tianba emerged from the inscribed jade slip, his body trembled uncontrollably. He couldn't help but shout in anger, "Beast! Wretch! Where is that despicable woman? Find her immediately! Do you hear me?!"
His grip on the inscribed jade slip tightened and tightened until, with a loud bang, it shattered into powder and fell to the ground. It was evident just how desperate he was at that moment.
Taking a deep breath, Feng Tianba turned to the Great Elder's disciple, Yun Chen, and demanded, "Yun Chen, how many copies of this inscribed jade slip are out there? You must retrieve them all. Those men in the videos, and anyone who has seen them, must be eliminated. This matter cannot be allowed to spread!"
Feng Yunchen, the Great Elder's disciple, cleared his throat and hesitated before responding, "Patriarch, the... man in the video, except for Brother Nie Jinchen, the others were killed by Junior Sister Apprentice Feng. However, it won't be easy to eliminate everyone who has seen the video."
"Why? Is there anyone in this Miluo Continent that our Feng Family dares not confront?"
Feng Yunchen shook his head quickly, his expression filled with concern. After a moment of silence, he spoke in a hushed tone, "Patriarch, it's not that our Feng Family is afraid, but... we simply can't handle such a large number of people."
He clenched his teeth and glanced at Feng Tianba before continuing, "You see, these inscribed jade slips are widely available in the black market. Almost everyone has a copy, even those who haven't purchased it may have seen it there. The customers in the black market rarely reveal their identities. It would be nearly impossible for us to track them down and deal with them..."
"Excuse me, patriarch, but do we still need to collect those inscribed jade slips?"
Upon hearing these words, Feng Tianba felt as if his head was spinning. The reputation of the Feng Family had been completely tarnished, and it was all because of his own beloved daughter.
The thought that every martial artist in the Miluo Continent had seen this video, mocking him for failing to discipline his daughter, felt like a heavy blow to his chest. How could he ever face being the patriarch of the Feng Family? How could he face the Immortal World?
Feng Yunchen seemed oblivious to his pain and added, "Furthermore, I heard that someone accidentally played this video during the final award ceremony of the Big Hunting Match."
"So all the martial artists present at the time, including the elders and disciples of the other three major sects, saw..."
Upon hearing this, Feng Tianba couldn't hold back any longer. He spat out blood and collapsed to the ground, his body crumbling.
That woman! Curse that woman!!
I should have silenced her forever when she first opened her mouth!
When Feng Yunjing hurried back to the Feng Family, he learned that Feng Tianba had become so furious that he vomited blood and fainted. He also heard about the incident involving the Liu Li Sect. The mere thought of a force capable of wiping out the Liu Li Sect sent a shiver down Feng Yunjing's spine.
He couldn't shake off the feeling that a pair of cold eyes were watching the Feng Family, waiting for them to slip up and deliver a fatal blow.
No! We are the Feng Family! For over ten centuries, we have never known failure! We cannot be easily defeated!
Feng Yunjing shook his head, dismissing the absurd notion from his mind. He turned to Feng Tianba's manservant and asked, "How is father's condition?"
Chapter 644— He Xi's Master
The manservant, with a worried expression, shared the shocking news with Feng Yunjing. He revealed that their patriarch was already furious upon learning about the destruction of the Liu Li Sect. However, his anger escalated when he watched a certain video. It infuriated him to the point where he vomited blood and fainted.
Feng Yunjing's face contorted upon hearing about Feng Lianying's video. On his way home, he too stumbled upon the video and realized that everyone in the black market had a copy of it. The sight of his sister engaging in obscene and shameless behavior filled him with an overwhelming desire to tear her apart.
"What has happened to Feng Lianying?!" he asked coldly.
The manservant hurriedly replied, "As soon as she returned, Miss Feng was locked in the Ice Fire Cave and subjected to a punishment of one hundred lashes every day. She will not be released until the patriarch orders otherwise."
"Hmph, she deserves it!" Feng Yunjing snorted coldly, no longer concerned about Feng Lianying. He swiftly made his way into Feng Tianba's room.
Although Feng Tianba's complexion had improved compared to a few days ago, his face still appeared pale. The toll of recent events had aged him considerably, with white hairs and wrinkles now adorning his once youthful face.
Feng Yunjing's heart sank as he observed his father's changed appearance. He couldn't help but feel responsible for his mistakes in finding Ouyang Haoxuan and the tragic death of Bai Sha. He didn't know how to break this news to his father.
Upon seeing Feng Yunjing, Feng Tianba's expression softened. He gestured for his son to sit in front of him. Despite everything, he still cherished and valued his only son, a genius who had achieved the Nascent Soul Stage at a young age.
"Yunjing, what have you discovered about Miracle Healer He Xi?" Feng Tianba inquired.
Feng Yunjing immediately perked up and replied, "Father, you were right. Xi Yue is indeed the one who healed Ouyang Haoxuan's broken meridians. Furthermore, Shengde Hall and its high-quality pills are all connected to He Xi."
"It is said that He Xi's master is the one who provides the best quality pills," Feng Tianba narrowed his eyes. "Do we know who this master is?"
Feng Yunjing shook his head. "We are still uncertain. No one has ever seen He Xi's master. The medicinal pills from Shengde Hall are directly supplied by He Xi, and no one else knows the source. However, I heard something interesting from Hei Sha."
"What did he say?"
"When Hei Sha rushed to rescue the Murong family on the day of their destruction, he encountered several individuals in the Murong Mansion. One of them was a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse. Although Hei Sha managed to overpower them, a crazy old man suddenly appeared. This old man's cultivation was unfathomable, and with a single slap, he sent Hei Sha flying thousands of meters away, rendering him unable to fight back. Hei Sha suspected that this old man was the master of one of the young men present, possibly He Xi."
Feng Tianba's expression grew solemn, his uncertainty evident. After a moment of contemplation, he gritted his teeth and said, "This matter must be reported to the Venerable. To think that there is an old man with such immense strength standing behind He Xi. Could it be that the extermination of the Liu Li Sect was orchestrated by this old man?"
"Yunjing, continue your investigation and find out the identity of this old man. Determine if he has any connection to He Xi!"
Chapter 645— Who Could It Be?
As Feng Tianba's thoughts turned to the young miracle healer, He Xi, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, his expression immediately darkened, becoming extremely gloomy and unpleasant. He questioned Feng Yunjing, "Didn't I instruct you to bring He Xi back to me this time? Such a person must serve our Feng Family. If she cannot be of use, then you must eliminate her. Yunjing, what on earth are you doing?"
Feng Yunjing's face mirrored his father's displeasure. After a long pause, he gritted his teeth and replied, "Father, rest assured, I will capture her one day and ensure that she has no choice but to serve the Feng Family!"
In his mind, Feng Yunjing harbored a dark desire: one day, he would make He Xi his woman, forcing her to crawl at his feet and become his personal sex slave.
Feng Tianba waved his hand dismissively and said, "You may leave now. Make sure you thoroughly investigate the matters I have assigned to you. Do not give the elders the impression of incompetence. Remember, you will be in charge of the Feng Family in the future!"
This time, Feng Yunjing did not obediently nod his head and leave. Instead, he wore a hesitant expression.
"What's wrong? Is there something else?" Feng Tianba asked impatiently.
Feng Yunjing hesitated for a while before speaking in a low voice, "Father, Bai Sha is dead."
"What did you say?!" Feng Tianba straightened up, his eyes bloodshot. "Who is dead? Bai Sha? He was a master of the Nascent Soul stage. How could he die?"
Feng Yunjing swallowed hard before continuing, "We... we found the Fire Element Spirit Pearl and attempted to condense it into shape. However, the person holding the Fire Element Spirit Pearl was overwhelmed and ended up exploding his golden core, taking Bai Sha's life with him."
"The Fire Element Spirit Pearl?!!" Feng Tianba exclaimed, rising from the bed. His voice trembled as he asked, "Is it truly the Fire Element Spirit Pearl?"
"Yes, I witnessed the manifestation of the pearl myself," Feng Yunjing confirmed.
"And what about the Fire Element Spirit Pearl? Did you retrieve it?" Feng Tianba inquired anxiously.
Compared to losing Bai Sha, retrieving the Fire Element Spirit Pearl was of utmost importance.
Feng Yunjing closed his eyes and clenched his teeth. After a long pause, he said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry, Father, but the person who possessed the Fire Element Spirit Pearl managed to escape."
"Escaped!" Feng Tianba shouted, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over him.
Without hesitation, he raised his hand and delivered a hard slap across his beloved son's face. "That was the Fire Element Spirit Pearl!! Such a crucial item, and you didn't come back to discuss it with me first?"
"Now Bai Sha is dead, and you failed to retrieve the spirit pearl. How do you expect me to explain this to the sect elders?"
Feng Tianba's complexion shifted from domineering to a mix of blue and white. A bitter taste rose in his burning chest, and he spat out blood once again.
"Father--!"
"Don't call me father!" Feng Tianba snapped, his body trembling. "You two animals are intentionally trying to kill me. I... I... Tell me, who was the one who condensed the Fire Element Spirit Pearl?"
"It was Ouyang Haoxuan from Jinling Country!"
"Immediately issue my command. Spare no effort in finding any trace of Ouyang Haoxuan. Whoever can locate him among the inner and outer disciples will receive an advancement pill. Do it now!"
"Yes, Father!"
Feng Yunjing assisted his father in lying back on the bed. He closed his eyes, concealing the shame and anger burning within him.
Whether it was He Xi or the Fire Element Spirit Pearl, he would definitely obtain them. He was determined.
Meanwhile, at Qingxia Sect, the master, great elders, and other members gathered in the hall, each wearing a complex and solemn expression.
"What are your thoughts on the massacre of Liu Li Sect?" the master inquired.