Wang Chen sensed that things were going badly. He had intended to take flight and flee the area immediately.
But he discovered that not only was he unable to rise into the air, even his steps had become incredibly heavy — he was practically frozen in place.
The oppressive force. It was the oppressive force that had locked them down.
"Heh heh, don't rush off now. I haven't finished enjoying this show."
"Exactly, exactly — carry on. I'd rather like to see just how far you're willing to go."
The members of the Mysterious Cave Saints spoke with grinning faces.
Though what they said sounded more like they simply enjoyed watching the spectacle, they were in fact mocking Wang Chen and the others.
"My Lords, we had no intention of disturbing you. We truly did not know you were here."
"I, Wang Chen, admit my fault before you. I beg that you do not hold it against us juniors."
Wang Chen's face was filled with remorse as he bowed deeply toward Chu Feng and the others.
The moment he realized the situation was dire, he… had surrendered without a second thought.
"Juniors? You think only you are a junior? My brother here is a junior too."
Little Eleven pointed at Chu Feng and said.
Wang Chen's face darkened.
Chu Feng's cultivation was at least at the Supreme realm — how could he possibly be a junior? They wouldn't believe it even if you beat them to death.
But they didn't dare to argue. After all, he was a clever man. He knew that in a place like this, encountering someone whose cultivation was far beyond your own, swallowing your pride was the wisest choice.
"My Lords, my Elders, we have no grudge against you. I beg you to leave us a way out."
"I, Wang Chen, will be eternally grateful."
Wang Chen continued to beg for mercy, growing even more servile than before.
It wasn't just him — Wang Chen's accomplices were all pleading as well.
They were not only humble but had begun to stammer, their legs trembling with fear, even more terrified than Wang Chen himself.
Only that Song Xiao remained cold-faced, as though none of this had anything to do with him.
"Rest assured, we have no intention of interfering in your private feuds."
"Actually, there is one small favor I need from you."
A wicked smile curled at the corner of Chu Feng's lips.
Seeing that wicked smile, Wang Chen and the others all felt their hearts tighten. They sensed something bad was coming, yet still asked, "A favor? My Lord, what favor?"
"Actually, it's mainly you. Only you can help me." Chu Feng addressed Wang Chen.
"Me?"
Hearing those words, Wang Chen panicked even further. His mouth twitched and he was on the verge of tears from fright.
"Yes, you."
The wicked smile on Chu Feng's lips deepened.
"My Lord, spare me! Spare me!"
"I was wrong — please give me a chance!"
Suddenly, Wang Chen actually began crying and begging for mercy.
This scene not only caught Chu Feng off guard — even the other disciples were stunned.
The Wang Chen they remembered was not this kind of cowardly person, was he?
As the saying went, you can't judge a man by his looks, nor measure the sea with a dipper.
Whether a person truly had backbone or not could only be revealed in a critical moment.
Seeing Wang Chen, his face streaked with tears, wailing and crying for his parents, the disciples of the Wind Lightning Sword Sect glanced at Song Xiao beside them — and a different kind of look surfaced in their eyes. It looked like… admiration.
"Rest assured, I won't kill you. I simply want to borrow your identity."
As Chu Feng spoke, his features began to shift, transforming into an appearance identical to Wang Chen's.
"So, you'll need to cooperate with me and tell me everything I need to know about you."
Chu Feng said to Wang Chen.
Chu Feng was doing this because Wang Chen was someone who had the qualification to represent the Wind Lightning Sword Sect while also competing with the other juniors for treasures.
And Chu Feng, though also a junior, couldn't very well walk in openly.
So disguising himself as a junior who had the right to enter was the simplest approach.
And Wang Chen was clearly an excellent choice for that.
Afterward, Wang Chen and his group, along with that person called Song Xiao, were all locked away by the Mysterious Cave Saints using a barrier formation.