"So you're saying the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm has produced another second-grade True Immortal?" Ghost Slash Old Demon said, his face full of shock. This was no trivial matter.
"A second-grade True Immortal? That hasn't been confirmed yet, but at the very least, he's on that level," the Guardian said.
"Lord Guardian, if that's the case, doesn't that mean our Soul Infant Sect has gained yet another powerful adversary?" Soul Refinement asked, a trace of panic in his voice.
"Whether he's friend or foe is still hard to judge. If he were an enemy, he would have simply killed us on the spot — he wouldn't have let us go."
"But if he were a friend, he wouldn't have helped Chu Feng," the Guardian said.
"Could it be that he remains neutral?" Ghost Slash Old Demon asked.
"More likely he has some connection to Chu Feng. Regardless, with someone like him around, we cannot act rashly against Chu Feng. We must discuss this with the Sect Master," the Guardian said.
"Lord Guardian, what about the matter here? What should we do?" Ghost Slash Old Demon asked.
"Since he seems neutral, he probably won't interfere. We'll proceed with the original plan," the Guardian said.
"As you command," Ghost Slash Old Demon said.
…
Meanwhile, at the location of the grand battle formation, Chu Feng was surrounded by the crowd. Everyone was still basking in the exhilaration of Chu Feng forcing that True Immortal of the Soul Infant Sect to retreat.
After all, that battle had been truly harrowing, and people felt as though they had teetered on the brink of death several times over. Being alive now — they had Chu Feng to thank for it.
So those who had been standing before, regardless of their generation or which sect they belonged to, were all expressing their gratitude to Chu Feng.
As for those who had knelt before — they didn't dare speak, their faces draped in remorse.
"Brother Chu Feng! Brother Chu Feng!"
"I was wrong, I was wrong! Please give me another chance — plead with your Master on my behalf!"
"I didn't actually want to join the Soul Infant Sect. I only wanted to survive, because I don't want to die. I still have family, and I'm the hope of my clan!"
Suddenly, a figure rushed forward and dropped to his knees before Chu Feng, grabbing the hem of Chu Feng's robe.
Looking closely — it was none other than Kou Kang.
The Kou Kang of now bore no resemblance to the arrogant man from earlier. Kneeling before Chu Feng, he wept bitterly, thoroughly wretched.
"You've really come to the wrong person for mercy," Chu Feng said with a cold laugh, not a shred of sympathy in his eyes. With a casual sweep of his sleeve, he shoved Kou Kang aside.
"Kou Kang, you bastard! You slandered Young Master Chu Feng earlier, and now you have the gall to beg him for mercy? You've brought nothing but shame upon our Three Star Pavilion!"
"No — you are no longer one of us at the Three Star Pavilion. You traitor! After all the years the Pavilion Master spent cultivating you, you repay him like this? You're heartless — no better than a beast!"
A group of Three Star Pavilion elders rushed over and bound Kou Kang tightly with a special treasure.
Perhaps fueled by resentment, these elders were quite merciless in their handling. They not only made Kou Kang suffer excruciating pain but also left him in a pathetic state.
Kou Kang began to beg Song Biyu and his other junior brothers and sisters for help, but they not only refused to aid him — they spat on him and berated him instead.
Kou Kang had truly reached the point of being abandoned by everyone, a wretched sight indeed.
And in truth, scenes like Kou Kang's were playing out all around. Those who had simply knelt to Ghost Slash Old Demon to save their lives were relatively fortunate.
But those who had not only knelt and begged for mercy but had also insulted Chu Feng, spoken on behalf of the Soul Infant Sect, and declared that the killing of newborn infants was perfectly justified — they were all meeting a terrible end.
Yet for those currently receiving their punishment, almost no one felt sympathy. After all, they had brought it entirely upon themselves.
Still, one thing was certain — after today, Chu Feng's prestige would soar. The people present hailed from every corner of the land, representing all manner of sects.
They had witnessed Chu Feng's heaven-defying talent, and they had witnessed his character.
These people would not only punish those like Kou Kang who had bowed to the Soul Infant Sect — they would help spread the word of today's events, making Chu Feng's name known far and wide.
However, while the crowd was still showering Chu Feng with praise for what he had done, Chu Feng had already left the scene.