boyutpedia Chapter 176 Fragments Reappear, Old Friends Reunited
Chapter 176 Fragments Reappear, Old Friends Reunited
This thrilling battle was surprisingly fought by three men and one woman (readers who want to overthink it should reflect on their actions).
Ling Feng was quite familiar with two of the men among the four; they were Zhang Xiaofan and Tie Niu.
However, Ling Feng had never met the other man.
However, this person was exceptionally tall and strong, with a bald head that resembled a bright light bulb. Without a doubt, he must be Shi Tou from the Vajra Gate.
Their fierce opponent must have been the three-tailed spirit fox.
At this moment, where they were engaged in fierce fighting, there happened to be an ancient deep well, and they were fighting around the well.
The three-tailed fox's charm technique is as elusive as a ghost, and it can be activated suddenly at any time.
This strange bewitching ability put Zhang Xiaofan and Tie Niu in an extremely difficult and embarrassing situation.
Surprisingly, the stones of the Vajra Gate seemed immune to this and were completely unaffected.
Although Zhang Xiaofan and Tie Niu were occasionally disturbed by the charm, they were always able to quickly break free of the control and rejoin the battle thanks to their tenacious will.
With the rock-solid ally Stone present, the Three-Tailed Fox was gradually losing ground.
Not far from the battlefield, Ling Feng keenly spotted a figure—Bi Yao was standing there quietly, watching the thrilling battle intently.
A little further away, Ling Feng's gaze pierced through the layers of branches and leaves, catching a glimpse of Zhou Yixian and his grandson hiding in a large tree, quietly observing the fierce battle below.
The two of them were seen whispering to each other and pointing in a certain direction on the battlefield, seemingly having their own unique insights and comments on the fierce battle.
Just as Ling Feng was about to leap down to greet Bi Yao, a sudden change occurred!
The three-tailed fox took out an object, a round object only half the size of a palm.
It is surrounded by a jade-green ring, and in the center of the ring is a small, exquisite, crimson thin piece that looks like a mirror but is not an ordinary mirror.
At the very center of this thin sheet is a meticulously carved flame totem with an ancient and elegant design, seemingly containing endless mysterious power.
On either side of the jade ring, two bright red silk tassels are tied, swaying gently in the wind, adding to its mysterious and unpredictable feel.
At the same time, the mysterious sword that Ling Feng was holding tightly trembled violently.
Recalling the strange phenomenon caused by the Heavenly Sword last time, Ling Feng already understood:
The unusual movement of this sword must mean that what the three-tailed fox took out was also a precious fragment.
Furthermore, when Ling Feng first saw the three-tailed spirit fox take out this treasure, he immediately recognized its origin.
Without a doubt, this must be the long-lost treasure of Burning Incense Valley—the Mysterious Fire Mirror!
Furthermore, Ling Feng recalled the thrilling battle he had fought with Yun Yilan last time. If the other party had possessed the mysterious Xuanhuo Mirror at that time, he would never have been able to escape so easily, and he might even have perished in the terrifying Eight Desolate Fire Dragon Formation.
Ling Feng now feels a cold sweat break out on his forehead when he recalls his recklessness back then.
However, even though he now knew that the Xuanhuo Mirror was a part of a precious fragment, Ling Feng did not rush to seize it.
After all, according to the original plot, the Xuanhuo Mirror should eventually fall into his hands, without needing to forcibly seize it through force.
Therefore, Ling Feng suppressed his inner impulse, forced down the slightly trembling sword, and flew to Bi Yao's side like lightning.
His sudden appearance undoubtedly startled the unsuspecting Biyao, leaving her pale with fright.
But when she looked closely and realized that the person who came was Ling Feng, her face instantly lit up with undisguised joy.
Immediately afterwards, like a joyful little bird, she ran excitedly to Ling Feng, her beautiful eyes gazing at him with delight, and eagerly asked:
"Brother Ling, why did you suddenly appear here?"
"Hehe, I heard in Xiaochi Town that there were fox demons running rampant here, so I came to check it out. I didn't expect to see people fighting here on the way. Even more fortunate, I met you here."
For some reason, Ling Feng felt a surge of joy as he gazed at the beautiful woman before him, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
After listening to Ling Feng's story, Bi Yao gazed at him with her beautiful eyes, which were as clear and captivating as autumn water. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a stunningly beautiful smile.
Deep down, she didn't really care why Ling Feng was showing up here.
For her, it was enough that Ling Feng could appear in front of her.
In fact, she appeared here with Zhang Xiaofan and the others.
Her initial goal was to find Ling Feng's whereabouts.
Unfortunately, Ling Feng never showed up, so she had no choice but to temporarily come here with Zhang Xiaofan and his group.
At that very moment, the two sides, who were engaged in fierce combat, simultaneously stopped what they were doing.
Clearly, Ling Feng's sudden appearance made both sides wary.
When Zhang Xiaofan and Tie Niu saw that the person who came was Ling Feng, they could not hide their excitement.
It should be noted that Ling Feng played a crucial role in their successful joining of the Qingyun Sect.
The first to lose his composure was undoubtedly Tie Niu.
After all, quite a long time had passed since he last met Ling Feng.
Tie Niu strode forward, his face beaming with ecstatic joy, and shouted:
"Brother Ling, I never expected to run into you here! But how did you manage to appear here so quietly?"
His voice was filled with the joy and eagerness of a long-awaited reunion.
"Hehe, I just happened to hear that there was some incredible treasure about to appear in Liupo Mountain. So, out of curiosity, I thought I'd come and join the fun. Who knew that I would hear news of a fox demon causing trouble here? Since I was on my way, I just stopped by to take a look. Who would have thought I'd run into you guys here!"
"Haha, Brother Ling, you've come at the perfect time! Quick, quick, help us capture this fox demon!"
Before Tie Niu could finish speaking, the three-tailed spirit fox beside him gripped the Xuanhuo Mirror tightly, adopting a posture of unyielding defiance and a determination to fight to the death.
However, Ling Feng knew perfectly well that the three-tailed spirit fox had come from somewhere, so naturally he would not make a move.
What's more, I might have even been saved by them by some twist of fate before.
So Ling Feng quickly put on a smile and persuaded them:
"Hehe, Tie Niu, don't be in such a hurry. Maybe the actual situation is not as you imagine."
"How could it not be? The mayor of Xiaochi Town told us this himself. There's definitely a fox demon causing trouble here! If you don't believe me, ask Xiaofan and Shitou. They heard the mayor say it too."
Seeing that Ling Feng didn't believe him, Tie Niu quickly brought up the town mayor.
But Ling Feng knew the reason behind it all, so he directly questioned them on the soul:
"Oh? If that's the case, did the mayor mention whether this fox demon has ever harmed anyone?"
Ling Feng's question immediately stunned Tie Niu, and even Zhang Xiaofan and Shi Tou, who were standing to the side, seemed to be deep in thought.
As for Biyao, who was standing to the side, as the young lady of the Demonic Ghost King Sect, she didn't care at all whether the fox demon had harmed anyone! After all, she had taken quite a few lives.
However, Zhou Yixian and his granddaughter Zhou Xiaohuan, who were quietly watching the battle from a high tree in the distance, were completely different.
Since Ling Feng appeared, they haven't dared to breathe loudly, for fear that Ling Feng would notice their presence.
It should be understood that, no matter how it is explained, the trip to the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was actually Zhou Yixian's way of persuading Ling Feng to go.
Now, he finds it increasingly difficult to see through Ling Feng's appearance, and he is extremely worried that Ling Feng will come looking for trouble because of this.
Fortunately, when they saw that Ling Feng seemed to know those people and had not yet noticed any signs of the grandfather and grandson, the two finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to talk in hushed tones again.
Zhou Xiaohuan didn't hesitate to pose a thought-provoking question that went straight to the heart of the matter:
"Grandpa, now that this terrifying creature has appeared, should we still follow them to the fox demon's cave?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yixian shook his head vigorously, repeatedly saying:
"Absolutely not! We mustn't go! That extremely vicious guy is there. If we dare to set foot in that area, we'll probably never come out alive! We should wait patiently until they leave this place, and then we should escape as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaohuan nodded in deep agreement.
Regardless of what the grandfather and grandson were planning, when Ling Feng questioned whether the fox demon had ever harmed humans, everyone else present was stunned and speechless.
Especially the three-tailed spirit fox, who was determined to die, seemed to see a glimmer of light in the darkness after hearing Ling Feng's question. The fierce look in her eyes, which had been filled with determination to die, gradually became less ruthless.
It should be understood that even the most insignificant ant has a strong will to survive, not to mention that she still has many unresolved matters on her mind.
Unless she was driven to the brink of despair, she would never have wanted to perish with everyone else and go to the underworld together.
As expected, Tie Niu truly lived up to his name.
He scratched his head and pondered for a long time, but still couldn't find the answer he was looking for.
So he simply turned his gaze to Ling Feng and asked directly:
"Brother Ling, what does it matter? Who cares if the fox demon hurts people? We came here precisely to slay the demon!"
Ling Feng did not show the slightest concern when faced with his innocent and slightly silly question.
In fact, Ling Feng was able to keenly perceive that this was precisely Tie Niu's most genuine and simple thought.
That's why Ling Feng was willing to answer his questions.
Ling Feng smiled slightly and said in a calm tone:
"Haha, Tie Niu, our demon-slaying isn't just about completing missions or pursuing superficial achievements. Our fundamental purpose is to uphold justice! If those monsters haven't committed any evil deeds, then what's the essential difference between killing them without cause and wantonly slaughtering innocent civilians?"
Although Ling Feng spoke frankly, his words did not actually come from his true feelings.
To put it bluntly, he just wanted to use this method to manipulate Tie Niu.
If it were Ling Feng himself encountering a similar situation, he would let it go if the other party hadn't provoked him.
But if someone is truly ungrateful and provokes him, regardless of whether the other party is a good person or a bad person, Ling Feng will not hesitate to kill them to vent his anger.
In contrast, Tie Niu's personality appears exceptionally honest and simple.
Ling Feng was well aware of this, which is why he tried his best to convey positive energy to Tie Niu.
After all, in this complex world, people as pure and kind as Tie Niu are truly rare.
Fortunately, although Tie Niu is honest and straightforward, he is by no means the kind of person who is stubborn and inflexible.
Tie Niu still possesses a clear and definite judgment regarding some basic distinctions between right and wrong, good and evil.
Regardless of the fact that these words came from his esteemed elder brother Ling, he would not have any doubts at all, simply because of this respect.
Therefore, after only a moment's thought, he nodded in response:
“Brother Ling is absolutely right. When the town mayor told us about the fox demon rampage, he only mentioned that livestock were being attacked, and he did not hear of anyone being in danger.”
After saying that, he pondered it to himself for a while, but with his brain, which was the size of a black walnut, he really couldn't figure out the reason. In the end, he simply gave up and didn't want to waste any more effort thinking about it.
Upon hearing Ling Feng's words, the three-tailed spirit fox felt a glimmer of hope for survival and quickly assured Ling Feng:
"Young master, you are so kind and benevolent. I have lived here for many years and have never harmed a single person!"
The reason she made such a guarantee to Ling Feng was because she had already discerned that the person among this group who could truly make up his mind was this human man who arrived last.
Ling Feng remained noncommittal about her assurance, since the matter had not yet implicated him.
Not to mention that Ling Feng is still eyeing the Xuanhuo Mirror in her possession, it wouldn't be a bad thing to do him a favor while we're at it.
What happened next was much easier to handle.
After Ling Feng's soul-searching question, everyone present stopped their fighting.
Although there were no more swords clashing and shouts of killing, the atmosphere remained heavy and tense, showing no signs of easing.
The three-tailed spirit fox, in particular, remained highly vigilant, its eyes fixed on the group.
Just then, Ling Feng suddenly sensed an exceptionally powerful aura rapidly approaching.
Judging from this aura alone, its owner must have at least the strength of the fifth or sixth level of the Refining Spirit Returning to Emptiness realm. However, Ling Feng was not worried at all, since the other party's strength should not be higher than his.