Zhang Zhicong gasped.
If they had truly managed to get the Ancestor to intervene, perhaps the soul-blood technique afflicting them could be resolved.
This might even be a possibility for survival.
However, Zhang Zhicong had already done a great deal for Ling Feng, and had directly infringed upon the interests of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
If these actions were exposed, Zhang Zhicong would be finished.
Even the Ancestor of the sect wouldn't save him, would they?
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhicong glared at Liu Jin through gritted teeth.
"Elder Liu, I advise you not to act rashly. Firstly, the Ancestor may not help you. Secondly, even if the Ancestor intervenes, they may not be able to resolve the soul-blood technique. Thirdly, if the Master finds out about this, you are dead. Not to mention seeking revenge on Elder Qi!"
After Zhang Zhicong said this,
Liu Jin immediately slumped onto his seat.
These were all things he greatly feared and were extremely fatal.
Even if he went to the Ancestor now and explained the situation, would Zhang Zhicong and Elder Qi let him off?
Elder Qi would likely be the first to find Ling Feng and reveal everything.
At that time, Ling Feng would surely kill him!
It was now too easy for Ling Feng to kill Liu Jin.
"You two must not continue to be stubborn..."
Liu Jin gritted his teeth and spoke, his demeanor utterly dejected, yet he still wanted to persuade the other two to turn back!
Zhang Zhicong completely ignored Liu Jin. He knew that his words had likely stopped Liu Jin.
However, Elder Qi looked at Liu Jin with a cold sneer. "Heh, Liu Jin, you are the one being stubborn. If you go looking for the Ancestor now, you are seeking death, because the Ancestor absolutely cannot resolve the soul-blood technique on you!"
Liu Jin's eyes widened upon hearing this. "What did you say?"
"Don't you understand what I'm saying? The Master's cultivation is definitely above the Tribulation Passing stage, so even if the Ancestor appears, there's no chance to save you. Doing this will only enrage the Master!"
Elder Qi's expression turned completely grim.
After speaking, Elder Qi glanced at Zhang Zhicong beside him.
Although Zhang Zhicong's earlier words were quite eloquent, Elder Qi had seen Zhang Zhicong's wavering expression.
Now, only Elder Qi remained truly loyal to Ling Feng.
Of course, this was also because Elder Qi had truly witnessed Ling Feng's power.
"You're saying... that Ling Feng has already raised his cultivation to the Tribulation Passing stage? That's impossible! If he truly possessed such cultivation, he wouldn't even care about the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect. Why would he be hiding? If I'm not mistaken, the reason he hasn't acted against the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect is because he fears the existence of the Ancestor!"
Liu Jin clearly still refused to believe it, speaking with a tremor.
Zhang Zhicong also gasped, and his mind cleared considerably.
"I actually think it's entirely possible. Because the other Master beside our Master broke through his cultivation not long ago. The spiritual energy storm that was triggered at that time was too terrifying. I feel he might have broken through to the Tribulation Passing stage. If that's the case, both Masters could be at the Tribulation Passing stage. The reason they haven't acted is definitely that they are waiting for the right opportunity!"
After Zhang Zhicong said this,
Zhang Zhicong became even more bewildered. "What did you say? Two experts at the Tribulation Passing stage? When did it become two Masters?"
Elder Qi also shivered, looking at Zhang Zhicong in shock, and said with difficulty, "You mean, that commotion before was from another person, not the Master..."
"Yes, Sect Leader Hong and I have two Masters. Because our soul blood was previously taken by the Master, this Master is Ling Feng, whom you have met. The other one's surname is Lin, and his name is Lin Shuai Nan. The one who broke through to the Tribulation Passing stage before was this Master. But as far as I know, this Lin Shuai Nan has always been respectful and humble before Master Ling Feng!"
Zhang Zhicong stated these matters with a serious expression.
Elder Qi gasped.
But Liu Jin was completely despairing.
"How is this possible? How did two Tribulation Passing stage powerhouses suddenly infiltrate our Ten Thousand Sword Sect? And they managed to do it so stealthily. Who provided them with their identities?"
Zhang Zhicong shook his head with a wry smile. Before, Zhang Zhicong would have revealed everything Sect Leader Hong had done.
But now, saying these things was meaningless!
Elder Qi nodded with a grim expression and said, "The reason I judged the Master's cultivation to have reached the Tribulation Passing stage is because the Master previously used the Great Teleportation divine ability on me. This is a technique that only great cultivators above the Tribulation Passing stage can use!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhicong and Liu Jin completely dismissed all their doubts.
"Therefore, trying to find the Ancestor to resolve our troubles is absolutely impossible!"
Elder Qi delivered the final verdict and sternly warned the two, "Also, the Master will control the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect within five days. Our task now is to collect these alchemy materials. Do not delay the Master's important affairs! Once the Ten Thousand Sword Sect falls into the Master's hands, he will certainly not treat us unfairly!"
With that, Elder Qi glanced at Zhang Zhicong.
This could be seen from Zhang Zhicong and Sect Leader Hong. Both of them were about to reach the Nascent Soul stage.
This was all due to Lin Shuai Nan's support and the elixirs he provided.
If they were not treated generously, these slave-like existences would not have bothered with them.
Therefore, from the current perspective, it was worth risking their lives for Ling Feng.
Of course, this was also the only path they could choose.
Liu Jin nodded. "Yes, yes. I was impulsive just now. Elder Qi, Sect Leader Zhang, thank you both. I will never have such thoughts again. I will go help collect these materials now."
Seeing Liu Jin's reaction, Zhang Zhicong and Elder Qi exchanged glances and smiled tacitly.
As the three began to act,
Ling Feng had already sensed everything, a subtle curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Ling Feng had indeed learned the Great Teleportation divine ability, but his cultivation had not yet reached the Tribulation Passing stage.
Such a divine ability required a very high level of Yuan Shen. Coincidentally, both of Ling Feng's Yuan Shen had reached the Tribulation Passing stage cultivation level, which was why the Great Teleportation he displayed earlier was so effortless.
This method was also deliberately employed by Ling Feng to make Elder Qi spread the word.
This way, Liu Jin would behave himself.
As for Zhang Zhicong, Ling Feng wouldn't dare to give him the courage to betray him.
At this moment, Sect Leader Hong felt much more relaxed. He hadn't been involved in these matters, though he had also worked hard when collecting alchemy materials before!
The sky grew dim.
Elder Qi, along with Liu Jin and the others, returned to Ling Feng's residence and waited by the door. There was no one else around.
Ling Feng then walked out from inside at a leisurely pace.
"Greetings, Master!"
The three respectfully bowed.
Ling Feng nodded slightly. "Are the items all gathered?"
"Yes, they are all gathered!"
Elder Qi quickly and respectfully handed over a storage magical artifact.
Ling Feng glanced inside and nodded with satisfaction. "Good. Take these elixirs and cultivate diligently. You must take action within five days!"