Chapter 155

Chapter 155: Feng Yu’s Deal

Feng Yu’s expression darkened instantly, his face even showing traces of despair as he sneered coldly, "Master, you’ve disappointed me too much!" His palm clenched tightly, face filled with bitter disappointment, yet his gaze grew increasingly resolute as if casting something aside. He turned toward the Sacred Tree and shouted, "Aren’t you planning to act yet?"

"Kekeke… How decisive of the Feng Family Head!" A familiar voice sounded from behind the tree as someone slowly emerged, surveying the group.

"Qiu Yao!" You You startled – this was the missing Qiu Yao from Ming Xin Sect who’d vanished from the Immortal Realm. Feng Yu had actually allied with him? No wonder they possessed the Earth-Shaking Cauldron capable of trapping Yuan Qi.

"Sect Master You, long time no see!" Qiu Yao’s smile widened as he observed her. "You never cease to amaze me. The Feng Clan’s presence is expected, but to have two Divine Clan members at your side…" His gaze swept over Yuan Qi, narrowing slightly. "It seems my observation outside Moon Sea Secret Realm wasn’t wrong – you extracted this Qilin from the Secret Realm, didn’t you?"

"Enough chatter!" Feng Yu cut in impatiently before You You could respond. "Our agreement stands – you use the divine artifact to awaken the Sacred Tree, while I… lure the celestial maiden here to surrender her vitality."

"Why the rush, Feng Family Head? I was just initiating the formation!" Qiu Yao retorted coldly, appraising You You. "A celestial maiden who contracted two Divine Clan members… Your vitality and cultivation could resurrect my master and achieve greatness. Naturally, I won’t let this slip away."

With a wave of his hand, the mountainside erupted with layered formations, their intricate patterns dizzying to behold. The white phoenix tree at the center blazed with blinding radiance.

Both Yuan Qi and Feng Rong grimaced simultaneously, clearly in distress. Yuan Qi dropped to one knee, realization dawning – this wasn’t an ordinary Spiritual Formation, but a Divine Formation!

"Yuan Papa!" You You urgently summoned her spell sword from the storage bag. Since returning from Ming Xin Sect, she’d kept this weapon ready despite avoiding swordsmanship for fear of excessive destruction. But desperate times demanded blades.

As she prepared to break free from the light cage, Qiu Yao anticipated her move. "No hurry, Sect Master! Your turn hasn’t come. Consider carefully before acting."

You You froze, noticing the Earth-Shaking Cauldron trapping Yuan Qi also enclosed her. Memories surfaced – this cauldron’s Feedback Mechanism had rebounded her sword moves last time. Qiu Yao clearly remembered.

"Your vitality remains precious to me, Sect Master. Don’t hasten your demise." He activated another formation beneath her feet. Immediately, a violent tugging sensation assaulted her, as if her life essence was being ripped out.

"You You!"

"Xiao You!"

Feng Rong and Yuan Qi cried out simultaneously.

Clenching her teeth against the agony, You You tightened her grip on the sword while eyeing the hovering cauldron. "You think the Earth-Shaking Cauldron’s Feedback can stop me?"

"What nonsense…" Qiu Yao frowned.

Without answering, she leveled her blade and focused on a particular skill. What gamer class lacked armor-piercing abilities? She’d researched her skills thoroughly these years!

"I’ve got countless CC immunities and armor-breakers – ever heard of those?"

—Firmament Sunder!

Damn, that cheesy activation line nearly made her burst into song.

Energy erupted around her, coalescing into a single sword light that struck the cauldron. With crystalline shattering sounds, the translucent vessel exploded into countless fragments.

Not pausing, You You leapt skyward, sword whirling into another attack.

"No man in heart, sword becomes divine!"

Sword God’s Heaven-Defying Strike unleashed torrents of blade energy across Wushan, rushing toward Qiu Yao. Instead of fear, the man’s eyes blazed with frenzied excitement.

"Hahaha! Such power! No ordinary celestial maiden indeed! This will definitely…"

His manic laughter cut off as You You’s strike connected. A sudden flash erupted from his body – not repelling the attack, but blinding her momentarily.

……

Feng Yu’s voice echoed nearby. "Sect Master… perhaps rest at those stone seats? Master should emerge shortly."

You You glanced at the lingering formation residues, mind briefly fogging before clarity returned. Feng Yu had mentioned only Feng Family members could enter the Sacred Tree’s sanctuary – Feng Rong had gone alone to inspect it. "Alright."

Approaching the spotless stone furniture, she casually remarked, "Yuan Papa, let’s sit…"

"Master Yuan!" Feng Yu intercepted abruptly. "I have formation queries requiring your expertise!"

You You paid little heed, brushing dust off a chair. Yuan Qi’s warning came too late – "Xiao You, don’t!"

The light cage materialized around her again. Wait, why "again"?

The Earth-Shaking Cauldron crashed down, trapping Yuan Qi. Across them, the Sacred Tree manifested as Feng Yu activated its power, suppressing even Feng Rong.

Everything clicked – Feng Rong’s reluctance at Qiu Zhang’s ruins entrance, his stalling tactics… He’d feared the divine artifact choosing her as master, knowing activation required sacrificing the wielder. They’d intended her as the pawn all along, until Feng Rong abandoned the scheme, driving Feng Yu to madness.

She should feel rage, yet an odd detachment permeated her being, as if watching events through frosted glass.

But first – eliminate Qiu Yao.

"Really think your cauldron’s Feedback can stop me?" You You brandished her prepped sword at the theatric villain. Feedback mechanisms? Every proper gamer knew armor-piercing counters!