The Immortal Venerable nodded and then said, "Indeed, there is such a treasure. Legend has it that this treasure was passed down from ancient times and possesses immense power. Its sole function is absolute adherence to oaths. Anyone who swears an oath upon this treasure and fails to fulfill it will be punished. It is a truly unfathomable artifact."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng nodded and replied, "This treasure is indeed rare, but I have no interest in your oath. After I kill you, I will obtain this treasure. You should hurry and die!"
With that, Qin Feng commanded his Red Alert legion to attack the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect. The assault this time was even more ferocious, leaving the opponent with no room to escape.
At this moment, the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect felt extremely aggrieved. He knew that if he continued to flee, his strength would be depleted, leaving him with no hope of survival. Therefore, he pleaded for mercy, hoping Qin Feng would spare him. To his surprise, Qin Feng showed no leniency, completely disregarding his Mahayana stage cultivation. Even if he were willing to pledge allegiance in the future, Qin Feng was unmoved, intent on ending his life.
Sensing Qin Feng's resolve, the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect had no other recourse. He charged directly at Qin Feng. He knew he had to fight with all his might, as prolonging the struggle would only weaken him further. A final confrontation was inevitable, and Qin Feng was his chosen target.
He understood clearly that with the enhancement of the "All-Attack, All-Defense Formation," attacking any one individual was equivalent to engaging over three thousand opponents simultaneously. Rather than fighting a puppet, he decided to confront Qin Feng directly. This way, even if he was no match for Qin Feng, he could inflict significant damage. Even if he were severely injured, as long as he could incapacitate Qin Feng for a period, he would have a chance to escape.
Thus, he concentrated all his power into his hand and unleashed a palm strike towards Qin Feng.
Facing the opponent's incredibly powerful attack, Qin Feng showed no fear. He knew his overall strength far surpassed the sect master's. Since the sect master had targeted him, he was more than willing to oblige.
He utilized the "All-Attack, All-Defense Formation," channeling all his offensive and defensive power onto himself, and then extended a palm to meet the sect master's.
With a deafening roar.
The ground trembled violently, and all the houses within a hundred-mile radius instantly collapsed. The formidable impact was felt throughout the world, causing the very heavens and earth to change color.
Subsequently, in the battlefield, the Immortal Venerable spat out a mouthful of blood. Such a powerful impact had already left him severely injured, exacerbating his already frail body. He glanced at the center of the battlefield and saw Qin Feng standing unharmed, while the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect lay on the ground.
Witnessing this, he knew the battle was decided and promptly fainted, unable to endure any longer.
Qin Feng looked at the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect lying on the ground, his condition dire, and said, "When you targeted my friend, you should have foreseen this outcome. You could have challenged me with your strength if you wished to kill me. However, to lure me back, you targeted the person most important to me, thus leading to today's situation. When you were still in the Void Refinement stage, the little girl possessed by that power was pure and adorable. For her sake, I might have spared your life. But now, you have become a heinous villain, deserving of death."
The Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect raised his head, wiped the blood from his mouth, and attempted to utter words of pleading, but Qin Feng gave him no such opportunity.
He directly swung the peerless sword in his hand, ending the Sect Master of Qingxuan Sect's life.
After the strike, the sect master's body was severed.
Having concluded the matter, Qin Feng turned and looked at the body of Ye Shen, who had transformed into a vengeful spirit.
At this moment, due to the immense backlash, the vengeful spirit was also on the verge of collapse. Its body was relatively intact, but the ghostly energy surrounding it had dimmed. If this continued, and the ghostly energy completely dissipated, the vengeful spirit would vanish entirely, and with it, Ye Shen's body.
Qin Feng would not allow such a scenario to occur. Ye Shen's body was now inextricably bound to this vengeful spirit; their fates were intertwined. Until he reached the realm of an immortal, he had to ensure the vengeful spirit's existence.
Therefore, Qin Feng stepped forward, approached the vengeful spirit, and asked, "How can I help you recover? What kind of item can assist you?"
Upon hearing this, the vengeful spirit did not reply but released a chilling ghostly aura, intending to attack Qin Feng. However, the vengeful spirit was extremely weak, and the minor spirits it unleashed posed no threat to Qin Feng. With a casual flick of his hand, Qin Feng turned them into nothingness.
However, this also proved that the vengeful spirit lacked the ability to communicate with others, unaware of who was friend or foe. Perhaps in its perception, there were no friends; its purpose in this world might solely be slaughter.
Qin Feng could sense the profound resentment emanating from it. It possessed no intelligence, akin to a killing machine.
Qin Feng quickly retreated, realizing that continuing to fight this vengeful spirit would only accelerate its collapse. If the vengeful spirit collapsed, Ye Shen could not be saved.
With this thought, Qin Feng focused his consciousness on the shop in his mind. He needed to find something in the shop that could restore the vengeful spirit.
After searching for a long time, Qin Feng finally found an item: an herb called "Soul Grass." This item was valued at 500,000 gold, and its sole effect was to strengthen spirits. All ghosts would be attracted to this herb, and any ghost that consumed it would become more powerful!
Upon reading the description, Qin Feng decisively spent 500,000 gold. This was a mere trifle to him. As long as the vengeful spirit could persist, Ye Shen's body would remain intact. Once he reached the immortal realm, he would retrieve Ye Shen from the chaos and return him to his body, thereby resurrecting him.
Qin Feng was unsure if the Soul Grass could restore the vengeful spirit before him, but based on the herb's description, it seemed possible!
With a flash of white light, a black herb appeared in Qin Feng's hand.
Qin Feng then threw the herb towards the vengeful spirit.
Sensing the Soul Grass, the vengeful spirit immediately extended its hand, received it, and then stuffed it into its mouth as if it had found a supreme delicacy.
As the Soul Grass entered its body, the vengeful spirit's strength gradually increased, and the ghostly energy surrounding it became more potent.
Witnessing this development, Qin Feng was highly satisfied.