Chapter 4627. A Sheep Walking Into a Tiger's Den

Xia Yan's brows were tightly furrowed.

After all, the opponent they were facing now was Gongsun Yuntian.

In truth, throughout their journey together, she had already witnessed Chu Feng's strength.

Possessing a special method that allowed him to harness a sliver of the Thousand Transformation Palace's power, Chu Feng's combat ability within the palace had far surpassed his own.

Under normal circumstances, she felt that even against Gongsun Yuntian, Chu Feng might not necessarily lose.

But right now, Chu Feng had just broken through the formation. His body was extremely weak, and his spirit power was nearly depleted.

In this state, even if Chu Feng still held a shred of the Thousand Transformation Palace's power, he clearly had no way to contend with Gongsun Yuntian.

"What's wrong? Why the long face?"

Suddenly, Chu Feng's hand landed on Xia Yan's shoulder.

Seeing the expression on Chu Feng's face, Xia Yan was somewhat surprised.

Unlike her, there wasn't a trace of panic on Chu Feng's face.

In fact, a faint smile hung at the corners of his lips.

That calm and composed demeanor was completely different from what she had imagined.

For some reason, seeing Chu Feng like this was like swallowing a calming pill. She, who moments ago had no idea what to do, suddenly felt a surge of confidence.

She felt that perhaps Chu Feng still had a plan.

"Chu Feng, kneel and beg for mercy now, and we'll consider leaving your corpse intact."

Just then, one of the Gongsun family's geniuses pointed at Chu Feng and spoke in a taunting, sarcastic tone.

In his eyes, Chu Feng was as good as dead, so his words were not only supremely confident but also dripping with condescension — as though he were the executioner who held the power to decide Chu Feng's fate today.

"Shut your mouth. You have no right to speak to me."

To everyone's surprise, Chu Feng snapped at the man with a glare, then turned his gaze toward Gongsun Yuntian.

"Gongsun Yuntian, do you think you're clever?"

"Deliberately lurking in the shadows, waiting for me to break through the formation, then showing up to seize the Purple Mist Ghost King Pearl?"

Chu Feng asked.

"You think I couldn't have obtained the Purple Mist Ghost King Pearl without you?"

"I'll tell you this much — even if you hadn't succeeded, I could have gotten the Purple Mist Ghost King Pearl on my own."

"The only reason I didn't reveal myself earlier was to see what you were capable of. I'll admit, you've impressed me somewhat. But unfortunately, today you're still going to die."

Boom—

The moment those words left Gongsun Yuntian's lips, a torrent of overwhelming spirit power erupted from his body and hurtled toward Chu Feng.

That was force comparable to a first-level Martial Ancestor.

After all, Gongsun Yuntian was a Spirit World Master who had mastered the fifth stage of the Dragon Transformation.

Rumble rumble rumble—

Yet that formidable wave of spirit power was blocked before it even got close to Chu Feng.

It turned out that an invisible wall of spirit power had sealed off the cavern, and it was this wall that had deflected Gongsun Yuntian's attack.

"What is this?"

Seeing this, the Gongsun family geniuses were thrown into confusion.

"Did you do this?"

Gongsun Yuntian looked at Chu Feng as well, his voice low and guarded.

"You won't be getting into this cavern," Chu Feng said with a smile.

"Is this the benefit of the Purple Mist Ghost King Pearl?"

"If I'm not mistaken, even after you obtained the Pearl and gained access to the cavern's power, that power can only be used within the cavern itself."

Gongsun Yuntian said.

"You're absolutely right. This power can indeed only be used inside the cavern. If you don't come in, I truly can't do anything to you. But if I don't come out, you can't do anything to us either," Chu Feng replied.

"You cowardly turtle — I don't believe you'll stay in there forever."

One of the Gongsun family geniuses pointed at Chu Feng.

"Want to play a waiting game? Suit yourself. I've got plenty of time. Even if the Thousand Transformation Palace's assessment period expires, I couldn't care less."

"On the other hand, the Gongsun family sent seven geniuses in, and every single one of them failed the assessment. If word gets out, those rumors aren't going to sound very flattering, are they?"

Chu Feng shrugged nonchalantly.

"Heh…"

Yet Gongsun Yuntian let out a cold laugh.

Not only was he not angry — there wasn't a hint of anxiety on his face either.

"Chu Feng, take a look at who this is."

After saying that, Gongsun Yuntian pulled a burlap sack from his Universe Bag, flung it open, and a figure tumbled out.

The person was bound by specially crafted spirit power chains, their body covered in bloody wounds.

But both Chu Feng and Xia Yan could still recognize them — it was Xiao Yu.

"Xiao Yu?!"

Chu Feng and Xia Yan were both stunned.

They had never imagined, not in a million years, that Xiao Yu would end up in Gongsun Yuntian's hands.

"Chu Feng, the truth is, the grudge between us is between the two of us alone."