"There is another possibility — Chu Feng," Xue Ji said.
"Chu Feng?!" At the sound of those words, both Mieshi and Wuliang flashed a look of surprise, but that surprise was quickly dispelled.
Not only dispelled, but Wuliang Immortal actively spoke up: "It's possible. Very possible."
"Chu Feng can even set up formations capable of withstanding a peak Martial Emperor. His barrier arts truly cannot be underestimated."
"Hall Master, this kid Chu Feng absolutely cannot be allowed to live any longer," Mieshi Immortal added.
Upon hearing this, the Dark Hall Master's gaze shifted slightly. After a moment, he spoke:
"I've grown bored of playing with this toy called Chu Feng. It's time to destroy him." As the Dark Hall Master said these words, his eyes radiated thick confidence.
Toy — in his eyes, Chu Feng was nothing more than a toy, someone who could only be manipulated at his whim. When he grew tired of playing, killing Chu Feng could be done at any time.
"No matter how troublesome Chu Feng may be, he's still just a brat. You two have lived for several thousand years, yet you were run in circles by him. Regardless of the circumstances, you will both be punished." But immediately after, the Dark Hall Master turned that sinister gaze toward Mieshi and Wuliang.
Upon hearing this, both Mieshi Immortal and Wuliang Immortal trembled. Then Mieshi Immortal hurriedly said: "Hall Master, although we suffered a setback on the trip to the Strange Stone Training Ground, we did not come away empty-handed. The true treasure of the Five Elements Secret Technique is in our possession."
"Are you joking? That entire stone army is under Chu Feng's control. What, did you somehow manage to seize it back from his hands?" At this, Xue Ji, who had been silent for some time, spoke with a tone of mockery.
"No, the stones at the Strange Stone Training Ground are only part of it. The real treasure is right here." As he spoke, Mieshi Immortal produced the scroll and handed it to the Dark Hall Master.
The Dark Hall Master's eyes lit up. He took the scroll but didn't rush to open it. Instead, he examined it carefully, then smiled faintly. "If this scroll truly contains treasure, rather than punishment, I shall reward you two."
"Thank you, Hall Master!" At this, Mieshi Immortal and Wuliang Immortal were overjoyed.
Mieshi Immortal, eager to ingratiate himself further, smiled and said: "Hall Master, this scroll has a seal. You must break the seal before you can view its contents."
"I wouldn't dare unseal and view the scroll's contents on my own. In my humble opinion, only the Hall Master is worthy of reading what lies within. So I ask that you unseal it yourself."
"Somewhat sensible." At this, laughter finally drifted from beneath the Dark Hall Master's mask. He extended his hand, condensing barrier energy. He first swept his palm across the scroll to neutralize one layer of power, then opened it.
Splat—
However, the instant the scroll was opened, a stream of liquid shot out from within it. Everything happened far too quickly. Though the Dark Hall Master dodged immediately, a portion of the liquid still struck him.
It splattered not only across his body but across his face as well.
"What?!"
At this scene, both Mieshi Immortal and Wuliang Immortal were shocked. Even Xue Ji, who was always composed, showed a flicker of surprise in her expression.
"Hall Master, are you alright? We truly had no idea the scroll contained a trap." After recovering their composure, the two immortals rushed forward and set up barrier formations, attempting to help the Dark Hall Master absorb the liquid.
"Get lost!" But before they could even get close, the Dark Hall Master roared in fury. With a sweep of his great sleeve, both Mieshi Immortal and Wuliang Immortal were sent flying again. When they hit the ground, blood was pouring from all seven orifices. Forget their meridians — even their bones had been pulverized.
"Hall Master, we meant no disrespect. We only wanted to help you…" Wuliang Immortal weakly explained.
"Help my ass — that's piss!" the Dark Hall Master bellowed in rage. His voice shook the entire space, a testament to just how furious he truly was.
Hum—
At that very moment, the scroll itself began to glow, and words seemed to surface across its surface.
The Dark Hall Master, despite having already been tricked, still couldn't help looking. But when he saw what the scroll said, his fury only intensified.
"THIS is what you call a treasure?!"
In his rage, the Dark Hall Master hurled the scroll directly at Mieshi Immortal and Wuliang Immortal. Infused with the Dark Hall Master's power, the scroll detonated as it neared them, blasting apart half of both immortals' bodies.
Yet even so, neither Mieshi Immortal nor Wuliang Immortal dared heal themselves on the spot. Gritting through the pain, they opened the scroll.
One look, and their faces drained of all color.
A single line of text had appeared on the scroll:
"How does Grandpa Chu Feng's piss taste — is it delicious?"