The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 586: Your Business is My Business!

In an instant, rolling waves of demonic essence surged. Black demonic qi enveloped the entire area around the despicable donkey, sending waves of pressure crashing down on everyone.

The Lei Mansion guards surrounding them began to sweat profusely, retreating several steps. Under the aura of the despicable donkey, they trembled uncontrollably and struggled to remain upright.

"You... you’re a demon emperor!" The elder of the Lei family stared in shock at the strangely shaped black-clad, masked donkey before him. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

An expert of this caliber? Aren't they supposed to remain hidden from the world? Even an emperor-level expert has been dispatched for a mere Nangong Yin? The Cangqiong Sect is truly sparing no expenses!

Little did they know that the despicable donkey had absolutely nothing to do with the Cangqiong Sect.

"You knew, but you still asked?" The despicable donkey grinned widely, jumping onto a rock on the artificial hill with a flamboyant leap. "All of you, get the hell out of my way! Don’t force this divine beast to lose his temper!"

"You!" The white-robed elder clenched his fists tightly while gritting his teeth. "What a domineering Cangqiong Sect! Is this how you behave? You use brute force to suppress others?"

"Old man, are you dumb? Why are you trying to reason with this divine beast?" The despicable donkey glared maliciously at the white-robed elder. "Sorry, but this divine beast doesn’t believe in reasoning!"

Ling Feng shook his head with a wry smile, feeling a hint of sympathy for the Lei Mansion’s people.

Indeed, even if Yue Zhonglian himself were here today, this matter would be difficult to resolve. After all, Nangong Yin’s actions had crossed too many lines, making it hard to justify their position in trying to rescue him.

But the despicable donkey was different. Reasoning with him? Too naive!

"All of you, move aside!"

The aura of the demon emperor was like a vast ocean, overwhelming and powerful. It wasn’t just the ordinary Lei family guards who were terrified; even the white-robed elder, a ninth-level Spiritual Element Realm expert, felt a chill in his heart.

"Hmph! What a Cangqiong Sect, what a Cangqiong Sect!" The Lei family elder sneered bitterly.

"Elders, let them go!" Lei Ming, the eldest son of the Lei family, glared fiercely at Nangong Yin while gritting his teeth and sneering. "But remember this: Even if you take him today, I, Lei Ming, won’t accept it! The so-called nation-protecting divine guardian sect protects only the Tianyang Empire. What a joke, what a joke!"

The Lei family elder took a deep breath, realizing that the situation had spiraled beyond their control. If the Demon Emperor truly decided to act, the entire Lei family would face total annihilation.

"Everyone, stand down!"

The Lei family elder casted a cold glance at Yue Yunlan and the others. "Cangqiong Sect? Heh. I, Lei, won’t forget this!"

Yue Yunlan bit her lip while standing still, her feet feeling as heavy as lead. Is it really worth it to let the Cangqiong Sect’s reputation be tarnished for someone like Nangong Yin?

"Junior Sister, let’s go!" Hong Li felt the same weight in his heart. As a disciple of the Cangqiong Sect, how could he be content with the sect’s reputation being damaged?

"Wait."

Yue Yunlan lifted her head, her gaze fixed on the Lei family elder. She gritted her teeth and said, "Senior, I am the daughter of the Cangqiong Sect’s sect leader. This matter is indeed difficult to resolve satisfactorily for both sides. However, if the two nations clash, it will lead to countless deaths. Therefore, no matter what, we must return this piece of trash to the Tianyang Empire!

"But I understand that this is unfair to the Lei family. So, I am willing to take his punishment on his behalf. Senior, you may do as you please, whether you wish to kill or torture me!"

After speaking, Yue Yunlan stood firmly in the courtyard, her eyes filled with determination. She gritted her teeth and said, "I leave my fate in your hands, Senior!"

The Lei family elder’s pupils contracted slightly. He hadn’t expected the daughter of the Cangqiong Sect’s sect leader to be so fearless and resolute.

"Fine!" The Lei family elder took a deep breath and said slowly, "If you can withstand three of my palm strikes, we’ll consider this matter settled!"

Yue Yunlan cupped her hands in a fist-and-palm salute. "Thank you, Senior!"

"Junior Sister, no!" Hong Li hurriedly protested. "Let me take your place!"

If anything were to happen to Yue Yunlan, how could he ever face the Sect Leader?

"No need, Senior Brother Hong. I'll bear this responsibility alone." Yue Yunlan smiled faintly, feeling relieved that she was able to preserve the dignity of the Cangqiong Sect in this way.

"Miss Yue, don’t think that just because you’re the daughter of the Cangqiong Sect's Sect Leader, I will go easy on you!" The Lei family elder said coldly.

"Senior, please go ahead. I will have no complaints!"

Yue Yunlan activated her true qi, enveloping herself in protective energy. Receiving three strikes from a ninth-level expert of the Spiritual Element Realm was no trivial matter.

"Miss Yue, let me handle this."

At that moment, Ling Feng, who had been standing silently nearby, finally spoke up.

"Mr. Ling..." Yue Yunlan turned to glance at him while smiling slightly. "Mr. Ling, this has nothing to do with you."

"Your business is my business." Ling Feng pressed down on Yue Yunlan’s shoulder and gently pulled her behind him. "You saved me by the river that day, so consider this as repaying that favor."

"But..." Yue Yunlan bit her lip. Somehow, seeing Ling Feng’s back made her freeze in place.

Ling Feng smiled freely, stepped forward, and cupped his hands in a fist-and-palm salute towards the Lei family elder. "Senior, allow me to take Miss Yue’s place and receive your three strikes!"

"As you wish!"

The Lei family elder snorted lightly, feeling a sense of relief. Striking down the Cangqiong Sect Leader's daughter would have required more courage than he possessed. Yet, if he held back, his anger would remain unsatisfied.

Now, he could vent his fury on this reckless boy!

Ling Feng turned to look at Yue Yunlan. Their gazes met as they exchanged faint smiles.

He wasn’t sure why he had stepped forward. Perhaps he couldn’t bear to see such a beautiful woman perish like that.

Taking a deep breath, Ling Feng immediately activated the Earth Splitting Transformation of the Eight Desolations Body Refinement Art. His body swelled, muscles bulging as a powerful aura surged from him.

"A body refinement martial artist!"

The Lei family elder’s expression shifted as he showed a trace of surprise. "No wonder you dare to take my three strikes. Interesting. But the power of a ninth-level expert in the Spiritual Element Realm is not something you can withstand!"

Buzz!

The air trembled as a sharp sound pierced through. The Lei family elder had already launched a strike, his palm slamming towards Ling Feng’s chest.

"Mr. Ling!" Yue Yunlan’s eyes widened in horror, her heart nearly leaping into her throat.

With Ling Feng’s cultivation only at the Pulse Formation Realm with forty meridians, how could he withstand a strike from a ninth-level Spiritual Element Realm expert?

Damn it! Why did I agree to this? If it were me, I could have used some magical treasures to defend myself!

"Three Locks, open!"

Everything happened in an instant!

Just as the palm was about to strike Ling Feng’s chest, he unleashed the power of three Primordial Locks simultaneously. An invisible wall of qi exploded outward, forcefully knocking the Lei family elder backward.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The Lei family elder staggered back three steps before steadying himself. He stared at Ling Feng in astonishment.

"That was the first strike."

Ling Feng held up one finger while smiling lightly. "Senior, thank you for going easy on me!"