Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 1114 - 1124: Under Control

However, because they were drowning, the river surface remained calm, with no waves splashing. So, even though the water churned fiercely, it still appeared especially calm.

Moreover, while standing on the bridge, one simply couldn’t feel how turbulent the river below truly was.

Chu Feng followed Xiong Guansui’s direction.

To his surprise, the river burst into chaos. On the river surface beneath Chief Clerk Feihong’s feet, fierce ghosts emerged one after another. They forcefully thrust half their bodies out, baring claws and fangs, and emitting silent roars.

Trying to drag the people on the bridge down.

Those with a bit less courage would scream immediately in fright. In their panic, if they fell, they might become the ghosts’ meal.

Examining closer, these fierce ghosts differed quite a lot from usual ghost creatures. Their soul bodies were more condensed and appeared more ferocious, and you could even see the sharp teeth in their mouths.

Additionally, they seemed trapped within the river water, unable to leave.

They could only move within the river.

"Don’t be afraid, the evil yin souls in the river can’t leave the water. As long as you don’t fall, you’re safe," Scholar Qin Jian coolly reassured.

With his reassurance, everyone regained a bit of composure.

One by one, they began to ascend the Naihe Bridge.

"Chu Feng, with your incredible skills, you should naturally lead the way. Please go ahead!"

Zuo Mjun and Mo Yang Earth Immortal looked at Chu Feng with malicious intent.

These two were probably still unwilling to give up, wanting to seize the opportunity on the Naihe Bridge to get rid of Chu Feng.

"Alright, I’ve no objections. After all, the treasure is just ahead, surely a first come, first serve basis," Chu Feng replied nonchalantly with a smile. It wasn’t that he was overly confident, but he really did have the capabilities.

Given his current strength, Zuo Mjun and Mo Yang Earth Immortal, as two wastes, could never hope to kill him. That was pure fantasy.

Chu Feng had full confidence to make a splendid comeback from a desperate situation.

"Then, I’ll go ahead!" Mo Yang Earth Immortal rushed onto the Naihe Bridge.

Strangely, Scholar Qin Jian and the others didn’t seem anxious and intentionally stayed behind to guard. They seemingly didn’t worry about those ahead seizing the treasure.

Mo Yang Earth Immortal was among the first to ascend the bridge.

In front of him, there were Chief Clerk Feihong and more than ten other experts.

"Please go ahead!" Zuo Mjun gestured to Chu Feng.

What were these two planning, one in front, one behind? A pincer movement?

Chu Feng now understood their intentions and was ready to confidently step onto the bridge.

"How about I accompany you, to provide some backup," Xiong Guansui said, mustering her courage. For someone as proud and seemingly cold as her, it was indeed rare to take the initiative to show concern for Chu Feng and express it aloud.

"In dangerous situations, men should take the lead. Women should just stay at home taking care of the kids. You stay back, no need to rush onto the bridge," Chu Feng teased, causing Xiong Guansui to blush deeply.

"You bastard!"

She couldn’t help but angrily curse.

Chu Feng winked at her with a smile and set foot on the bridge. His lips moved slightly; who knows what secret words he whispered to her? Her angry expression faded, replaced by a hint of a smile.

Ye Wu observed everything, seemingly a bit displeased.

Upon stepping onto the Naihe Bridge, Chu Feng immediately felt his body grow heavy. A gravitational force seemed to be pressing down upon him.

Apparently, Scholar Qin Jian hadn’t fully detailed the situation.

The bridge surface’s material was unclear, but stepping on it felt slippery.

Mo Yang Earth Immortal, ahead and confident in his high cultivation, deliberately provoked Chu Feng.

He frequently glanced back to check on Chu Feng’s situation.

"Kid, last time with so many ghostly figures in the Ghost Fog attacking you, you still got away. Consider yourself lucky. Now that you’re on the Naihe Bridge, prepare to meet your fate," Mo Yang Earth Immortal sneered, transmitting his voice to Chu Feng.

"You got it wrong. It should be said that you were lucky to escape. Now you don’t cower in the back with your tail between your legs, but instead want to vie with me, Chu Feng. Truly, as the saying goes, ’If you seek death, you won’t live.’ Don’t worry, I will personally send you to the underworld to reunite with Vice Sect Master Luo Sheng."

Chu Feng sneered coldly, rapidly adapting to the dangerous environment on the bridge.

"Woo... woo... woo..."

Suddenly, a low flute sound echoed from the depths of the Naihe Bridge.

Everyone’s heart sank, silently realizing that the old crone had appeared.

Sure enough, an old hunchbacked crone with white hair and chicken-like skin emerged, holding a Jade Flute, which she brought to her lips to play. Her figure stepped out from the depths of the Naihe Bridge.

This flute music, at first, didn’t seem unsettling; instead, it was quite pleasing to hear.

The sound was beautiful, the melody tinged with a faint sadness.

But after listening for a while, it became uncomfortable; the Divine Soul felt confused, no longer obeying one’s command, groggy as if being controlled by the crone.

This tactic was somewhat akin to the boiling frog phenomenon.

Chu Feng hurriedly covered his ears, finding no effect. Instead, the Black Gemstone Necklace around his neck emitted a faint black light.

Apparently, the reason this flute music could enchant was because it carried a spiritual attack.

Just very subtly, it was hard for ordinary people to detect.

"Ah..." Mo Yang Earth Immortal suddenly screamed, clutching his head. "You old witch, you’re despicable! Want to control me? Not happening..."

Mo Yang Earth Immortal gritted his teeth, cursing in anger.

In less than ten breaths, his body jerked violently, then without any explanation, he attacked Chu Feng with a sword.

He seemed to be controlled by the crone’s flute, but his eyes were clear.

He was clearly faking it.

"Haha, trying to pretend to be controlled by the crone, then openly kill me?" Chu Feng was already on guard; how could he let that plan succeed?

Just as Chu Feng was about to counter, he suddenly sensed intense danger.

From behind.

Evidently, Zuo Mjun was also seizing the opportunity to strike.

"Good timing, I’ll send you both on your way!" Chu Feng found the danger from behind even greater. Taking out Zuo Mjun first was a favorable choice.

Black Mountain Seal appeared instantly, for Black Mountain Defense.

As Chu Feng prepared to take action, the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King transmitted, "Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Little Spirit is happy to serve the master, resolving your worries." Its eagerness to please Chu Feng made him chuckle.

Apparently, the recent threat to test Black Mountain Seal’s power on it had scared it.

Its effort to perform well was meant to dispel Chu Feng’s thoughts of using it as a test subject.

"Alright, I’ll leave it to you. Don’t mess it up for me!" Chu Feng happily replied with a laugh.

Having a pet fight on his behalf without needing to get directly involved was naturally welcome.

The Demon Eye Evil Spirit King used its newly acquired Illusion Technique.

Zuo Mjun seemed bewitched; initially attacking Chu Feng with a slash, then after being caught in the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King’s Illusion Technique, he bypassed Chu Feng and struck at Mo Yang Earth Immortal ahead instead.

The two men ended up in a dogfight.

"Left Taoist, have you gone mad? It’s me!" Mo Yang Earth Immortal initially laughed and mocked; indeed, the older the wiser. Zuo Mjun’s acting was impressive.

Not attacking Chu Feng but attacking his own ally first made others more convinced they were under the flute’s control.