Chapter 1067: You Play Dirty, I Play Ruthless

At that moment, Ju Feng Demon Emperor came to an abrupt halt. He glanced back at the group and said calmly, "We are currently on the first level of this sacred city. Two more levels lie beneath us. The first level has already been picked clean and holds little value. Our true target lies in the second and third levels."

He paused briefly, then added, "The Young Lord has also informed me that several human cultivators from the Yunluo Sacred Land have entered this place. Stay alert. If you run into disciples from the other Halls, there is no need to show mercy. If you can overpower them, take what they have. If not, retreat!"

As he spoke, Ju Feng Demon Emperor pulled several bamboo flutes from his robe and distributed them to the group.

Ling Feng tapped the bridge of his nose. This method was typical of the demon race.

"In a moment, each of you will scatter and search for treasure on your own. If anything unexpected happens, use these flutes to contact me. However, if it is just internal disputes between disciples, do not bother me. Only send word if you encounter something unusual or reach a place you cannot enter."

The crowd remained silent as they listened. Ling Feng accepted the flute but casually tossed it aside.

Ju Feng Demon Emperor had clearly prepared everything in advance. If Ling Feng really discovered anything valuable, he would never report it. The flute was likely tampered with in some way, so it was better to get rid of it right away.

"Beneath this square are five passageways that lead to different zones on the second level. From here, we will split into five teams. Regular disciples, find your own partners."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ten regular disciples quickly paired up. Ling Feng ended up with a round-faced, chubby man.

Naturally, Bai Linger would not accept this arrangement. She shot a fierce glare at Ling Feng's partner and said coldly, "You, go join another group. I am teaming up with Long Fei."

Everyone froze for a moment, but Bai Linger had always been domineering. As the daughter of the Purple Dragon Envoy and a powerful cultivator in her own right, no one dared challenge her decision.

"Fine..."

Ju Feng Demon Emperor let out a sigh and turned to the chubby disciple. "Since the young lady has spoken, go ahead and swap."

The chubby man's expression soured. Of all the people here, being in Ling Feng's group was by far the safest option!

Ling Feng's strength surpassed that of an ordinary early-tier demon king and could rival even a mid-tier one!

Once the teams were settled, the five squads each chose a direction and headed toward the second level of the sacred city.

Ling Feng and Bai Linger moved east. That direction had been chosen based on the Despicable Donkey's sensing ability.

After the teams dispersed, Ling Feng told Bai Linger to discard her flute as well. He had no intention of allowing anyone to track their movements.

As for Bai Linger, he would find an excuse to shake her off sooner or later. Only then could he focus on locating the Dragon Emperor Seal without interference.

The entrance to the second level was concealed beneath a massive divine statue. A hidden passageway opened under its base, leading to an underground tunnel.

Ling Feng summoned his third-phase Devouring Flame. The fire not only warded off the icy aura lingering in the tunnel but also illuminated the path ahead.

The two of them began descending a spiral staircase, entering the darkness below. The surroundings felt like the depths of hell. The silence was oppressive. Only the sound of footsteps and breathing echoed around them.

No one knew how long they walked. They had likely descended more than five hundred meters.

Eventually, the staircase ended, and the path opened into a wide chamber.

The area was filled with ruins. Ling Feng and Bai Linger followed faint traces of a broken road and continued forward.

Soon, the sound of shouting and fighting echoed from up ahead.

"Get lost. I saw the Four Direction Divine Seal first. Anyone who tries to take it from me better be ready to die."

"Hehe, in ruins like this, treasures go to those with the strength to claim them. Lei Bao, if you know what's good for you, hand it over before your greed gets you killed."

"Enough talk. Kill him and take the seal!"

The shouts were followed by the clash of weapons and agonized screams. Waves of demonic essence erupted, lighting up the darkness like midday.

"Hold up. Someone's coming!"

One of the combatants had noticed Ling Feng and Bai Linger approaching. Both sides immediately backed away, casting wary looks in their direction.

The moment they recognized Ling Feng, their faces turned pale.

Everyone had memorized his appearance after his duel with Ao Han the day before. He had become a figure no one dared provoke!

They understood instantly that the Four Direction Divine Seal was no longer theirs to claim.

Lei Bao gave a bitter smile. In this world, strength decides everything. No matter how valuable a treasure was, you had to survive to enjoy it.

"My lord, this is the Four Direction Divine Seal. Please take it!"

Lei Bao presented the item with both hands.

Ling Feng touched his nose. The seal was just a three-star Treasure of Stars. He had no interest in it.

Back in the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons, he and the Despicable Donkey had raided the vault of an ancient Sword Emperor. In the Five Elements Heavenly Palace, even Treasures of Sun and Moon were stacked like firewood. A mere Treasure of Stars was beneath his notice.

Only the highest-grade Treasures of Heaven and Earth were worth his attention now.

"

Hehe,

why so quiet? Don't mind me, I'm just passing through. Keep fighting!"

Ling Feng gave Lei Bao a smile, then turned and walked away with Bai Linger without another word.

"

Uh..

."

The two groups stared in stunned silence before finally breathing sighs of relief. Then, with renewed shouts, they resumed their battle.

Ling Feng may have dismissed the treasure, but to them, it remained priceless.

...

Ling Feng and Bai Linger continued deeper into the ruins. From time to time, they came across other groups fighting over items. But none of the treasures they saw were valuable enough to interest Ling Feng.

The second level was a maze of crumbling streets and ruins. Ling Feng relied entirely on the Despicable Donkey's ability to sense treasures.

So far, the Despicable Donkey had sensed nothing. It seemed Bai Linger had been right. After centuries of looting, very few valuable items remained in this so-called treasure vault.

Suddenly, the air turned heavy with the stench of blood and decay.

Ling Feng frowned. He activated the Lingtian Sword Force. At the same time, the sound of sharp metal clashing rang out. Bai Linger's pupils contracted. She had also sensed the ambush.

A storm of hidden weapons burst from the shadows. Each poisoned needle was laced with demonic essence and carried tremendous piercing power.

"Attacking from the shadows, are you?"

Ling Feng let out a cold snort. The Eradicator of Realms appeared in his hand, and a wave of sword light surged outward, forming a colossal black blade. With a swing, he slashed into the darkness ahead.

A scream rang out. The assassin concealed in the shadows collapsed, already dead.

Two more figures darted through the gloom. A flicker of crimson light passed by, then they vanished again, retreating without a sound.

"Why didn't you chase them?"

Bai Linger asked as Ling Feng retracted his Spiritual Consciousness Domain.

"Not worth the trouble. Just a few worthless stragglers," Ling Feng replied with a chuckle. "Clearly from Red Dragon Hall. They couldn't win in a direct fight, so now they resort to sneak attacks."

"Red Dragon Hall?" Bai Linger blinked. "Didn't they already leave?"

"Only the Flame Tiger Demon Emperor left. You really think the others followed?"

Ling Feng tilted his head slightly. A faint glint passed through his eyes.

Yin Xue had already been reduced to a fool and no longer posed any threat. That left Chi Gui, the one who bore the deepest grudge against him.

It seemed the previous lesson had not been enough!

There was no longer any reason to let Chi Gui live!

Since Chi Gui had chosen to play dirty, Ling Feng would show no mercy!