Chương 235: Old Gan, Yan Jian

Everywhere fell silent as they all stared up at Long Feng's figure who looked like a true demon at this moment.

"Damn it! Damn it all! Why won't you just die brat! Just die you damn bastard!" Zhang Mo pulled at his hair and roared in rage and frustration. He drew his dagger and unleashed a powerful skill at Long Feng in his rage. Long Feng slowly raised his hand facing this attack and pressed down slowly with his plan. A large pitch black palm appeared in the sky and descended slowly, destroying Zhang Mo's attack easily and having enough power to push him back a few steps.

Zhang Mo's heart chilled as he realized that the current Long Feng… could absolutely suppress him and even kill him if he was careless! Long Feng alone knew the sort of pain he had to endure at this moment. It was an incredible feat that he was still keeping his sanity and suppressing the pain, but he couldn't do that for long. Any attack he unleashed would decrease the energy of the forbidden pill. Just a few more attacks would reduce him to rank eight spirit level.

And he would continue to fall that way until he returned to his normal cultivation and face the terrifying backlash of the pills. With this knowledge, Long Feng didn't have much time to spare. He gathered this great energy, feeling this lower coursing through his veins and unleashed the three layered waves demon annihilation which he reengineered. A much larger avatar like being formed behind him, towering into the sky. This one has just two arms and even his age looked quite similar to Long Feng's.

It raise it's head and roared savagely, then threw both it's fists at Zhang Mo. Zhang Mo's expression was pale as he rapidly retreated but couldn't leave the range of the two fists. He ignored his exhaustion and unleashed yet another blood river, controlling it to coil around him and protect him. The two fists crashed into the blood river, which proved to be worthy of being an imperial skill. It lasted a short while before it was vaporized.

The weakened fists landed on Zhang Mo, slamming him into the earth and leaving a large pit on the floor. Zhang Mo laid there, coughed out a couple mouthfuls of blood as he struggled to rise back to his feet. His heart was filled with fear. Just now, if he hadn't reacted quickly and defended himself with the blood river, then those fists would have definitely left him half dead. Long Feng stared at Zhang Mo who stood up staggeringly but didn't attack again. He was running out of time. But more especially…

The current power he held increased his other senses, including his instincts. And right now, his instincts were wildly blaring, alarming him of far greater danger than Zhang Mo hidden around or approaching. Long Feng fully trusted his instincts and wouldn't take it as a joke or mistake. He didn't have the time to wonder why he couldn't sense this danger earlier as he rushed over to Hua Liuli and scooped her into his arms.

Then he charged over to the crimson barrier, smashed it open with a single fist and took Li Yue'er and Yan jian along with his energy. Without hesitating or giving Zhang Mo another glance, he shot into the sky, leaving a streak of dark energy as he flew with a far greater speed than he could achieve previously.

He would have very much preferred to kill Zhang Mo right here and right now to prevent any future troubles, but his feeling of danger and instincts warning him to flee made him to give up that idea and run at his greatest speed. As he flew, he rapidly assessed Li Yue'er's situation"How is she?" Yan jian asked worriedly"He avoided her vitals and didn't leave much energy in the strike so she won't die. But that's only for the meantime." Long Feng replied as they quickly left the area behind.

Zhang Mo could only glare at the black beam of light as it almost vanished from his line of sight with a mixture of rage, hatred and fear in his eyes. This was supposed to be a simple mission with no unexpected turns. And it started that way. But now, he didn't even dare to chase after then out of fear that Long Feng would truly lose it and kill him. This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there. But he also swore to himself.

From here, he would first heal and recover to his peak. Then he would head to the Long clan and massacre them to vent his anger. And then he would search for Long Feng. Zhang Mo didn't believe that whatever method Long Feng used would last. In fact, it was very likely that the side effects were terrifying enough to kill him. Long Feng's group were already almost gone from his sight. Right as he thought it was all over for now, a huge change occurred.

An old man suddenly appeared right in front of Long Feng, as though he had always been there but no one could see him until now. Long Feng screeched to a halt as the alarms in his head suddenly went silent. His heart instantly dropped. This was exactly what happened right before Zhang Mo attacked them at the Long clan. And now, this old man have him a fat greater danger than anything Zhang Mo could ever compare to.

In fact, the feeling Long Feng got was similar to those of the four region's masters who charged into the Yin Ghost Forest. This made his pupils to shrink as his heart began to pound rapidly. Far away, Zhang Mo also noticed this sudden change and the tense atmosphere. Even from where he stood, he could sense a faint suppression from that vague old man that made him feel like he was a mere ant, completely unworthy of a single glance.

With Zhang Mo's cautious nature, he didn't dare to move closer and instead began to flee in the opposite direction. He didn't know who the old man was and naturally wouldn't wait to find out if he was here to assist Long Feng. His heart was already beating twice faster in terror from this distance, not to mention Long Feng's group who stood face to face with the old man. The four of them felt like several mountains were suddenly placed above them.

Even Long Feng with his new peak spirit realm strength felt tiny before this old man. Even flight was impossible and they were forced back to the ground without the old man actually doing anything. The old man sighed softly, glanced at the distant Zhang Mo indifferently then looked at Long Feng. Under the old man's gaze, Long Feng's heart almost stopped beating entirely. This was a feeling like never before.

True fear and despair surged through his heart as he couldn't even think of raising the slightest will to resist before this old man. He wanted to move but he realized in terror that his body wasn't even listening to him. He couldn't move a bit.

"Yan jian, take them and retreat. Now!" Long Feng forcefully moved his mouth, enduring great pressure to say this. Yan jian was also under the pressure, but he could move, unlike Long Feng who the old man seemed to have locked onto. Yan jian didn't argue and rushed Li Yue'er and Hua Liuli far behind before he stopped, aware that going any farther wouldn't make a difference. The old man watched Long Feng with indifference. To him, Long Feng's struggles were meaningless, insignificant.

The moment he decided to appear, everything was already decided.

"Kid, you're Long Feng?" He opened his mouth and asked, his voice causing the air to stop moving. Long Feng felt the pressure suddenly double. He couldn't even speak again or nod his head to answer.

"I watched everything that happened. You have heart kid. In a different situation, I would be tempted to even take you as my disciple. But it's unfortunate. You offended someone you should never have. Now, I have to act" the old man continued, showing some regret in his eyes. Long Feng could only listen, unable to speak at all.

"I can see that you still haven't given up right? Your struggles are meaningless" The old man saw through Long Feng's act as he tried his utmost best to move or even speak.

"This old me is called Liu Gan. You can also call me Old Gan. I am a peak deity. Before me, your life no longer belongs to you. I'll allow you to speak your final words" As he said this, Long Feng regained his ability to speak. But he couldn't say a word. His heart was shaking at the words of the old man. Peak deity… A true peak deity! Beyond the imperials, at the limit of deities, just a step away from the Dao foundation! The moment he heard this, Long Feng's heart calmed down rapidly.

He realized that the old man was right. There was no hope of survival for him at all. The difference was so vast it was unimaginable. No matter what he did, the old man would just require a single wave to reduce him to ashes.

"Senior Liu, I have no issue with dying. But… I hope senior would consider that my friends and clan are innocent and spare their lives. I would gladly accept anything if senior agrees" Long Feng decided to use the chance to plead for the lives his friends and family. It wouldn't be fair to them if they lost their lives for this matter that originally didn't involve them. The old man was evidently a bit surprised by this request. Then he glanced at Yan jian, Li Yue'er and Hua Liuli before nodding faintly.

"I can't guarantee about the two ladies If my young master wants them, but I can promise to keep the youth and your clan safe. I'll protect them before I leave this continent. This is my way of showing my respect to you" Long Feng's heart fell when he heard that the old man couldn't guarantee Hua Liuli and Li Yue'er's safety as the young man was interested in both of them. Hua Liuli was a beauty, and her talents were exceedingly good, surpassing the limits of the continent zone.

And Li Yue'er's beauty needn't be mentioned. Without her veil, her face was enough to cause true catastrophies. And her talent was slowly revealing to be even more astounding after sealing the demon entity in her Dantian. And the young master Liu had apparently seen both of them and wanted them both.

"Senior…" Long Feng began, his heart filled with worry. But the old man cut him off"Kid, that's all I can promise you. If the two ladies leave this continent immediately, they might be able to escape. As for you, you can leave now" the old man said softly. He slowly raised his left hand and threw a casual hit at Long Feng. There was no manifestation, but an outrageous amount of energy filled the air as a powerful might crushed down on Long Feng.

Before this might, Long Feng was utterly tiny, his power akin to a grain of sand before a mountain. He slowly sighed and felt some regret and helplessness. Weakness was so painful. The weak was completely insignificant in this world. Only with strength could one control his life. It was now that Long Feng understood this. Before true strength, all rules, principles, wills, everything was as fragile as paper. He would try to remember that if he had a next life.

That way, he would strive for greater strength in his next life. But… Yan jian's figure blazed in his bloodline flame as he rushed over, standing straight before Long Feng with his back facing him.

"Yan jian! Are you crazy? Get out of the way!" Long Feng roared in anxious panic. Yan jian's strength was utterly unworthy of being mentioned before this old man. This attack would snuff Yan jian directly out of existence! But Yan jian didn't move. He didn't look back as his voice reached Long Feng's ears.

"Brother Long Feng, meeting you was the best thing to happen in my life. We haven't spent long together, but we've gone through much and become brothers. Remember, I once told you… I am the oldest one among us four friends. Yet I am the most useless. Well now, I can finally make myself useful. I can take this for you. You can't die brother. You're the center of many people's lives. Your clan sacrificed everything for your sake. Don't let them down. Find a way. Live on brother.

I'll always be with you" Long Feng's world seemed to have shattered to dust as he watched the attack hit Yan jian. There was no suspense. Yan jian's very existence was wiped out, his body vaporized Into the smallest particles. There was nothing left where he stood. Not a single strand of hair. Not his void ring. He was vaporized in the truest sense! Long Feng's mind buzzed with Yan jian's words. His eyes were blood red and filled with tears as he slowly fell to his knees, staring at where Yan jian stood.

Nothing else was in his sight. He could still see Yan jian just yesterday in the Long clan, laughing, hugging him, bragging about his achievements in the competition. He could hear Yan jian's voice ringing in his mind.

"It seems like you have also figured out the way to clear this test, haven't you?"

"Sorry for my lack of manners. I am Yan Jian." He remembered Yan jian's ambition to become rich"Hehehe! Cultivation is boring. I leave that to you and that crazy lady. I'll focus instead on making money and enjoying my life."

"What're you saying? That won't ever happen. I have you and that crazy lady to protect me. I don't believe there's anything that can hurt me with both of you around" Yan jian had spoken this with utmost confidence and trust in Long Feng and Li Yue'er just a month ago. And today, they both watched uselessly as he died, unable to do anything at all to protect him. Long Feng's head was lowered and his hair fell across his face as drops of tears fell from his face.

He slowly lost control of his emotions as a near infinite rage, madness and killing intent roiled in his heart. In the depth of his starry Dantian world, a very handsome white robed man slowly opened his eyes and looked up, his gaze seemingly penetrating the Dantian world and staring at Long Feng.

"It's about time…"