Chapter 1470: Merit Must Be Rewarded

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

At that moment, more than a dozen figures shot out from the command tents on both sides.

Xu Zhengfeng swept his gaze across the crowd and roared, "All of you, shut up!"

On the opposing side, the barbarian Supreme Elder also frowned and gave a low command. In an instant, the entire Red Stone Canyon fell silent. It became so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.

"What exactly happened?"

Xu Zhengfeng took a deep breath. His eyes landed on Ling Feng for a moment before shifting to Song Feilian. His tone turned serious.

"Feilian, explain."

Song Feilian nodded and quickly gave a brief account of the wager duel.

The barbarian Supreme Elder also questioned Drucker. After learning the details, his brows knitted tightly together.

Drucker had truly gone too far. He even used the Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows as stakes.

"

Hehe!

"

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

After hearing the full story, Xu Zhengfeng narrowed his eyes. The way he looked at Ling Feng softened noticeably.

Ling Feng had taken back the Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows. In a sense, it avenged the fallen human Great Emperors who had died to those arrows. That alone earned Xu Zhengfeng's approval.

"Shrek, your juniors have quite the nerve. When they lose, they try to stir up a war between both sides. Fine. If you want war, then we fight. In that case, there is no need to even open the Hunting Battlefield."

Xu Zhengfeng let out a cold snort. With just a few words, he struck right at the opponent's weakness. After all, it was the barbarians who had proposed reconciliation first.

The barbarian Supreme Elder's expression darkened. No matter how one looked at it, they were clearly in the wrong. On top of that, their alliance with the demon race was already unstable. If things dragged on, no one could be sure whether the demon race might turn on them.

"Elder Xu, things have not reached that point!"

The barbarian Supreme Elder took a deep breath and forced himself to stay calm.

"It was only the younger generation acting on impulse. Our barbarian tribe always honors its bets. As for the three Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows, we will not pursue the matter further. Let this end here. Tomorrow morning, the Hunting Battlefield will proceed as planned."

His side had clearly lost. There was nothing left to argue. He only wanted to settle things quickly.

The real outcome would be decided once they entered the Hunting Battlefield.

Xu Zhengfeng felt a surge of satisfaction!

He had not expected that a mere Ling Feng could force the barbarian Supreme Elder into such a silent loss.

This young man was far from simple!

The senior elders of the Hall of War standing nearby all nodded inwardly. This round had been won beautifully. Even before the Hunting Battlefield began, the Hall of War had already taken the lead.

With both leaders stepping in, the conflict quickly subsided. Each side withdrew to their camps to rest and regroup.

Xu Zhengfeng looked at Ling Feng and said calmly, "Ling Feng, come with me."

"

Ugh...

"

Ling Feng rolled his eyes. He had planned to study his newly acquired treasure, but now Xu Zhengfeng had his eyes on him again.

Still, it did not look like he was being called over for punishment. More likely, it was for a reward.

Soon, Ling Feng followed Xu Zhengfeng into the main command tent. Inside were Zuo Feiqing, the Hall Master of Tempest Wind Hall, along with several other high-ranking elders.

"Ling Feng, you've got quite the nerve!"

Xu Zhengfeng slammed the table and glared at him.

"Do you know you almost caused a disaster and nearly triggered a war?"

"This disciple knows his mistake. I acted recklessly. But I believed the honor of the Hall of War must never be insulted!"

Ling Feng was no fool. He immediately dropped to one knee and admitted fault. Of course, whether he truly meant it was another matter.

Xu Zhengfeng only wanted a way to smooth things over anyway.

As expected, seeing Ling Feng take the initiative to admit his mistake, Xu Zhengfeng stroked his beard and nodded.

"Good. Knowing your mistake and correcting it is the best outcome. Since your actions were ultimately for the Hall of War's honor, I will not punish you heavily. I will deduct ten thousand war points."

"

Uh

..."

Ling Feng sighed, looking dejected.

"This disciple accepts the punishment!"

"Good! I always reward and punish fairly. You have been punished for your mistake. As for seizing the Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows and avenging the fallen, that is a great merit and must be rewarded!"

Xu Zhengfeng stared at Ling Feng with a serious expression.

Ling Feng secretly smiled to himself. This was Xu Zhengfeng's true attitude!

Earlier, when the barbarian Supreme Elder had been forced into a corner, Xu Zhengfeng had clearly been pleased, even if he tried to hide it.

Xu Zhengfeng's expression turned solemn again.

"The three Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows should originally be reclaimed and sealed. However, since you have rendered great service, I will let you keep them for now."

"Thank you, Supreme Elder!"

Ling Feng quickly expressed his gratitude.

Song Feilian had said something similar earlier, but it carried a completely different weight when it came from Xu Zhengfeng.

With Xu Zhengfeng's word, even the sect master would not dare take the arrows back lightly.

The other Supreme Elders present frowned slightly when they heard this decision. However, since Ling Feng had already been punished, they could not object further.

"

Mhmm

."

Xu Zhengfeng nodded.

"Take out the three Bloodthirsty Soul-Chasing Arrows."

"This weapon is extremely vicious. Those killed by it have their souls bound to the arrow, increasing its killing aura. Over the centuries, countless Great Emperors have died to it, forming an unparalleled evil presence. You are not trained in barbarian witchcraft. If you use it rashly, the sinister aura may backfire and cause you to lose control."

"So dangerous?"

Ling Feng's eyelid twitched as he took out the arrows. As expected, he felt a terrifying surge of sinister aura within them. It constantly stirred his Slaughterous Sword Will. Even his Asura's Eye began to react, as if it might activate on its own.

"As expected. The sinister aura is overwhelming and can turn on its master!"

Xu Zhengfeng's expression shifted slightly.

"Let me purify the sinister aura for you, then..."

"

Hm?

"

Xu Zhengfeng suddenly paused.

From Ling Feng's palm, a strand of pure white light began to spread. It was sacred and flawless, calming the resentment of the bound souls.

When Ling Feng sensed something wrong, he had immediately activated the Sacred Mystical-Heaven Art. To his surprise, it could suppress the sinister aura of the arrows.

"What cultivation method are you using? Can you actually purify such a sinister aura?"

Xu Zhengfeng looked at Ling Feng in disbelief. Even if he stepped in himself, the result would be about the same.

"Reporting to Supreme Elder, this disciple once obtained a king-tier cultivation art in a secret realm. It is called the Sacred Mystical-Heaven Art."

"I see."

Xu Zhengfeng stroked his beard.

"In that case, I was worrying unnecessarily. You may purify the arrows yourself. However, remember this. Until the purification is complete, do not use them lightly. The barbarians practice shamanic arts and can control such sinister aura, but disciples of the Dongling Immortal Pool cannot. It is very easy to suffer backlash. Do not forget this."

Ling Feng nodded. "This disciple will remember your teachings."