Volume 1 Volume 7 Chapter 70

Volume 7 Chapter 70: The Eerie Treasure Hunt (1)

"Elder, what’s wrong with you?"

In the "Azure Crystal Treasure House," the Zhong family ancestor, who was quickly moving deeper, suddenly paused, looking thoughtful. When Feng Qingtian saw the elder’s expression, he asked curiously.

"It’s nothing." Although the Zhong family ancestor said this, his expression was more serious than ever, "I just suddenly have a bad feeling."

Feng Qingtian’s expression tightened, asking, "Did you discover something?"

"I don’t know. It shouldn’t be something happening here; it feels more like something from the Shenzhou Continent." The Zhong family ancestor slowly shook his head, "This world is completely isolated from the Shenzhou Continent. We cannot sense anything and cannot even do any divination…"

After a pause, the elder of the Zhong family frowned even more tightly and suddenly said, "We should act quickly, finish early and return home. Although the leaders of various forces have gathered here during the opening of the ‘Azure Crystal Treasure House’, no one will cause trouble on the Shenzhou Continent. The strength I have left in the Zhong family is enough to defend for a while, and I have made preparations against various plans from the Shura and Human Alliance. However, just in case, when someone reaches my level, they sense things, and there will be a response. It’s better for us to end this early and go back."

As he spoke, the elder of the Zhong family flew towards the depths of the ‘Azure Crystal Treasure House’, with Feng Qingtian following closely behind, asking, "All the human masters are here. Even if one or two haven’t arrived, it won’t affect the overall situation. Only half of the Shura Clan’s power is present. Could it be that they want to harm the Zhong family?"

"No," the elder of the Zhong family said slowly, shaking his head. "Before the Shura Clan eliminates the Human Alliance, they won’t come to provoke the Zhong family. I have also prepared various responses to potential actions from the Shura Clan. Whether it is the Shura Clan or the Human Alliance, even if they act, they cannot harm the Zhong family fundamentally, unless…"

"Unless what?"

"Unless there are hidden forces on the Shenzhou Continent that I don’t know about that could target the Zhong family. If that is the case, I would be caught off guard. However, it’s unlikely that any force could threaten the Zhong family without my knowledge."

The elder of the Zhong family shook his head, finding his own speculation hard to believe.

Feng Qingtian’s body trembled, and Xu Qingfan’s half-smiling face suddenly appeared in his mind. He couldn’t help but blurt out, "Could it be Xu Qingfan?"

"Xu Qingfan?" The elder of the Zhong family looked more serious, but shook his head and said, "Xu Qingfan concealed himself quite cleverly before. From the beginning, the weather in the depths of the East Sea was unpredictable, with countless strong demon beasts lurking there. The atmosphere was mixed, and I didn’t expect that Xu Qingfan was hidden there. However, even if he has come here and a few of his subordinates are missing, how could he disturb the Zhong family’s thousand-year foundation? Xu Qingfan… the worst mistake he made was letting me know he was hiding in the East Sea. Once I return, the first thing I will do is eliminate his power. How could I allow him to rest near me?"

Unlike the elder of the Zhong family, who seemed unconcerned, Feng Qingtian grew more frightened the more he thought about it and said, "I remember Xu Qingfan has a spirit pet, a mid-level heavenly Dark Crow. For some reason, it has stayed with him after reaching the heavenly level, and that Dark Crow is actually a king that can lead countless other Dark Crows! Also, Xu Qingfan’s close friend Jin Qinghan is a master in his own right and has inherited the ‘Pure Land Sect’, which is a nemesis of all corpse refiners. Yet, both of them have not appeared this time. If he hides his forces around your Zhong family, it is only now that he shows himself in the world. His intentions…"

Upon hearing Feng Qingtian’s words, the ancestral leader of the Zhong family was greatly alarmed. He knew very well how powerful the Zhong family was. Although Dark Crow and the powers of Buddhism were indeed the natural enemies of the Zhong family’s abilities, their strength had reached a point where they would not fear even the mightiest of beings. Even if countless Dark Crows and practitioners of Buddhism attacked, the ancestral leader of the Zhong family believed that, even in his absence, the Zhong family could fight them evenly.

However, this was only considering a direct attack. If a sneak attack were to happen, the effectiveness of these so-called nemeses would be greatly increased.

Even more frightening was that Xu Qingfan was hiding deep in the East Sea, near the Zhong family, but the Zhong family had not noticed anything over the years. This careful plan was very obvious and alarming, and given that some knew while others did not, the possibilities for action became limitless.

Additionally, there was an ominous feeling in the ancestral leader of the Zhong family’s heart…

Thinking of this, the ancestral leader of the Zhong family was shocked. This was especially true since he did not know that Xu Qingfan had Chou and the two camps; otherwise, he would have likely been very anxious.

The ancestral leader of the Zhong family quickly turned to head back the way he came, saying, "Let’s go back. Something isn’t right. We are giving up on this trip to the ‘Azure Crystal Treasure House.’"

Upon hearing the ancestral leader’s words, Feng Qingtian and the nine-tailed fox exchanged a look, their eyes shining with an inexplicable expression. Although they nodded in agreement, they pretended to be moving cautiously and slowly, slowly widening the distance from the ancestral leader of the Zhong family.

Couples are like birds in the same forest; when trouble arises, they each fly away. If this is true for couples, how much more so for Feng Qingtian and the Zhong family, who only had a relationship of mutual use?

At this moment, Feng Qingtian recalled Niu Wenxing’s warnings before Xu Qingfan took him away.

"For many years, the Zhong family has taken advantage of the war between humans and Shura to greatly expand their power, which has alerted many people. It is likely that someone will soon take action against the Zhong family. When you return, make sure to have your followers leave the original base near the Zhong family. It is time for the Zhong family to give up."

Thinking of this, Feng Qingtian admired quietly. The development of events was exactly as Niu Wenxing predicted. Fortunately, before coming to the ‘Azure Crystal Treasure House,’ he had moved his forces; otherwise, they would have been caught in trouble.

"I originally thought it would be Zhang Xusheng to act against the Zhong family, but unexpectedly it was Xu Qingfan. However, even if Xu Qingfan did not take action, at this point, Zhang Xusheng and the wise ones of the Shura Clan would surely be unable to hold back. It’s funny that the Zhong family still dreams of dominating the world. Senior Zhong Kui, thank you for taking care of me all these years. As we part ways now, it is likely we will have a hard time meeting again. I wish you good luck."

Feng Qingtian watched the distant figure of the ancestral elder of the Zhong family leave, a cold smile on his lips, secretly thinking.

On the other side, the ancestral elder of the Zhong family was anxious, having spent ten days deep inside the ‘Azure Crystal Treasure House,’ but returned to the entrance in just three days.

However, just as the ancestral elder of the Zhong family arrived at the exit and had not yet had a chance to leave, a soft, calm voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Elder, are you in such a hurry to leave?"

The ancestral elder of the Zhong family stiffened, suddenly turning around, only to see Zhang Xusheng smiling and floating not far behind him, his eyes cold and quietly watching him.

"Zhang Xusheng, it’s you!?"

The elder of the Zhong family asked coldly.

"It’s not me," Zhang Xusheng shook his head and said with a smile, "I am just working with the person who wants to destroy your Zhong family. According to our agreement, I will leave you here, and he will help me eliminate the Zhong family."

"I didn’t expect you to willingly be used by others!"

"He is using me, but am I not using him as well? However, destroying the Zhong family is also very beneficial for me."

"Do you think you can keep me here?"

The elder of the Zhong family felt anxious when he heard Zhang Xusheng’s words were so certain. A heavy sense of death surrounded him, but he still tried to remain calm and asked coldly.

"Keep you here? I doubt anyone in the world can do that. All I can do is leave you for a while and let you suffer a little."

Zhang Xusheng said with a cheerful smile.