"Besides that, there's another possibility — and that's Chu Feng." Xue Ji said.
"Chu Feng?!" Hearing those words, both World-Extinguishing and Boundless's eyes flashed with surprise, but that surprise quickly faded.
Not only did it fade, Boundless Immortal even took the initiative to say, "It's possible. Very possible."
"Chu Feng can even set up formations capable of withstanding peak Martial Emperors. His barrier arts truly shouldn't be underestimated."
"Hall Master, this kid Chu Feng absolutely cannot be allowed to remain." World-Extinguishing Immortal also spoke up.
Hearing this, the Dark Hall Master's gaze shifted slightly. After a moment, he said:
"I've had enough fun 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, one that could only be manipulated at his whim. When he'd had his fill of playing, killing Chu Feng would be as easy as breathing.
"No matter how troublesome Chu Feng may be, he's still just a brat. The two of you have lived for several thousand years, yet you were played in circles by him. Regardless of the circumstances, the two of you must be punished." But then, the Dark Hall Master turned his venomous gaze toward World-Extinguishing and Boundless.
Hearing this, both World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal trembled. World-Extinguishing Immortal hastily said, "Hall Master, although we suffered a setback in the Mystic Stone Dojo this time, we did not return empty-handed. The true treasure of the secret arts is in our possession."
"You must be joking. Those stone armies were all under Chu Feng's control — don't tell me you managed to wrest control of them from his hands?" At this, Xue Ji, who had been silent for some time, spoke with mocking sarcasm.
"No — the stones of the Mystic Stone Dojo were only part of it. The true treasure is here." As he spoke, World-Extinguishing Immortal produced a scroll and handed it to the Dark Hall Master.
At the sight of it, the Dark Hall Master's eyes lit up. He took the scroll but didn't rush to open it. Instead, he examined it carefully before smiling faintly. "If there truly is a treasure within this scroll, instead of punishing the two of you, I shall reward you."
"Thank you, Hall Master!" Hearing this, World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal were overjoyed.
World-Extinguishing Immortal, eager to ingratiate himself, smiled slyly and said, "Hall Master, this scroll has a seal on it. The seal must be broken before its contents can be viewed."
"I didn't dare break the seal and read the scroll's contents on my own. In my humble opinion, only the Hall Master is worthy of viewing what's inside. I would ask that you break the seal yourself."
"You're reasonably sensible." Hearing this, a trace of laughter finally came from behind the Dark Hall Master's mask. He extended his palm, condensing barrier energy. He first wiped his hand across the scroll to dissolve a layer of power, and only then did he open it.
Splash—
However, the moment the scroll was opened, a burst of liquid sprayed out from within. Everything happened too quickly — though the Dark Hall Master dodged immediately, some of the liquid still struck him.
Not only was it splashed across his body, it also hit his face.
"What?!"
Seeing this scene, both World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal were shocked. Even Xue Ji, who was always composed, showed a change in expression.
"Hall Master, are you all right? We truly had no idea the scroll had a trap." After recovering their wits, World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal rushed forward and set up barrier formations, attempting to help the Dark Hall Master absorb the liquid.
"Scram!" But before they could get close, the Dark Hall Master let out an angry roar. With a sweep of his great sleeves, World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal were sent flying once more. When they hit the ground, blood was pouring from all seven orifices. Not only were their meridians destroyed — even their bones had been pulverized to dust.
"Hall Master, we meant no disrespect. We were only trying to help you..." Boundless Immortal weakly explained.
"Help my ass — this is piss!" the Dark Hall Master roared furiously. His voice shook the very space around them, testament to just how enraged he was.
Hummm—
And in the very next moment, the scroll began to glow, and words seemed to materialize upon its surface.
Despite having already been tricked, the Dark Hall Master couldn't help but look. But the moment he did, his fury only intensified.
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"THIS is what you call a treasure?!"
In his rage, the Dark Hall Master hurled the scroll toward World-Extinguishing Immortal and Boundless Immortal. The scroll, imbued with his power, exploded upon approaching them, blasting away half of both their bodies.
But even so, neither World-Extinguishing Immortal nor Boundless Immortal dared to heal themselves on the spot. Instead, they endured the agony and opened the scroll.
The moment they looked, their faces changed dramatically.
A single line of text had appeared upon the scroll.