Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 366 - 362: Four Clans Disciples Besiege

Xia Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly. This was the voice of Dongfang Baiyu. Did these people follow him all the way here?

The Sword Spirit’s eyes started darting around, as if it was calculating some little scheme.

Outside, Dongfang Baiyu’s voice was also getting closer, and it seemed like he had already noticed the anomaly on that path.

Xia Feng had almost completely excavated the outside; if he didn’t notice anything unusual at such a close distance, Xia Feng would actually find it strange.

"Damn it, someone has beaten us to it?"

"How is this even possible?"

"Exactly, everyone from our Four Great Clans is here, who else has the capability to get here this quickly?"

Dongfang Baiyu squinted his eyes toward the deeper part of the cave, becoming more convinced that someone was inside.

Suppressing his displeasure, he murmured, "Maybe they were already here beforehand, or maybe they happened to be closer."

"After all, with the sky full of radiant light outside, anyone can see what should or shouldn’t be seen."

"Gentlemen, let’s cut the small talk. I must obtain this sword-type Secret Treasure today. If any of you try to stop me, you’ll be making an enemy of the Dongfang Family."

"If you help me, I, Dongfang Baiyu, will repay you generously in the future."

Beside him, Ximen Qing scoffed, "Oh, give it a rest. You’ve said that at least four or five times in the last ten days."

"Not to mention whether you can really represent the entire Dongfang Clan, even if you could, who knows how you plan to repay given your character."

Dongfang Baiyu’s hand at his side clenched momentarily, and he spoke coldly, "Isn’t the more pressing matter the Secret Treasure inside here?"

"None of you mainly use swords, and this Secret Treasure can only be used within the Secret Realm, so why contend with me for it?"

Nangong Lian chuckled lightly, "Indeed, as you say. But the power of the Secret Treasure is immense. If your Dongfang Clan manages to obtain it first, your momentum would increase significantly."

"When encountering such a Secret Treasure, even if we joined forces, we might not be your match, Dongfang Baiyu. You’ve devised quite the plan."

Dongfang Baiyu pursed his lips and hesitated for a while before gritting his teeth, "If the three of you assist me this time, I will concede to each of you once in the coming Secret Realms."

"Whatever Secret Treasure each of you sets your eyes on, I will let you have it."

Nangong Lian and Ximen Qing exchanged a glance, as if tempted by this proposal, then turned to look at Beiming Ye.

Beiming Ye shrugged, "I don’t have any objections. Although I primarily use short blades, this sword doesn’t particularly resonate with me."

After a brief negotiation, the parties reached a consensus. Dongfang Baiyu, with a mix of haste and joy, headed toward the cave.

Xia Feng also heard their agreement, a hint of coldness in his eyes.

The way these people from the Four Great Clans acted was truly overbearing, almost never considering the opinions of those from smaller families outside before deciding on the distribution method unilaterally.

As if everything in this Secret Realm was theirs to take.

He glanced at the scheming Sword Spirit, and his patience ran thin.

Though the Sword Spirit appeared extraordinary, it could only be used within the Secret Realm, and it had such a slippery demeanor. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Xia Feng gripped the Heaven-Burying Sword slightly tighter, sweeping a surge of Sword Qi across the Divine Crystals before him again.

The Sword Spirit, which had been preoccupied with its own thoughts, was startled. Its body became even more translucent, almost completely disappearing.

Xia Feng ignored it, collecting all the Divine Crystals before squinting at it, "What are you thinking?"

The Sword Spirit also heard the commotion outside and wanted to delay further, but Xia Tianming spoke coldly, "If it refuses, just destroy it. It’s better than letting those people have it."

Xia Feng nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with this suggestion.

The Sword Spirit was unsure whether they were bluffing or genuinely intended to do so, feeling extremely conflicted.

It heard that one of the people outside seemed to be a swordsman too, but it wasn’t sure how dedicated or talented that person was.

By the time Xia Feng, losing patience, raised the Heaven-Burying Sword, Dongfang Baiyu finally started cautiously entering the cave.

The first thing he saw was the Sword Spirit, and he exclaimed in delight, "It’s actually a Sword Spirit!"

Although Secret Treasures couldn’t be taken out of the Infinite Secret Realm, a Divine Artifact inhabited by a Sword Spirit would acquire a certain level of spirituality and be more likely to birth its own Sword Spirit.

Seeing the Sword Spirit, Dongfang Baiyu’s desire to possess it reached a peak.

Then he saw Xia Feng standing next to it, preparing to scatter the Sword Spirit with his sword.

"Damn! It’s you again, you thief! What are you doing to the Sword Spirit! You can’t scatter it; it’s mine!"

Dongfang Baiyu’s voice was frantic and his gaze held some fear, genuinely worried that Xia Feng might impulsively scatter the Sword Spirit.

Xia Feng raised an eyebrow, slowing his actions slightly.

"Is ’damn’ the only thing you know how to say?"

"Besides, you’re calling me a thief, while I see you all as robbers."

The Heaven-Burying Sword swung fiercely down at the Sword Spirit, but the Sword Spirit nimbly dodged away.

Its size was pitiably small and could easily blend into the Sword Qi, making it difficult for Xia Feng to deal with for the moment.

Behind him, a sly smile quickly spread across Dongfang Baiyu’s face. Beings with spiritual wisdom like the Sword Spirit could naturally perceive who truly valued them.

Given Xia Feng’s treatment of it now, no matter how you looked at it, the Sword Spirit would choose the other sword user present, Dongfang Baiyu.

Thinking along these lines, Dongfang Baiyu drew his own longsword and extended it forward, "Sword Spirit, that guy doesn’t know how to cherish you. Come with me instead."

"If you follow me, I’ll make sure to look after you well."

The Sword Spirit snorted a laugh, its childish voice echoing through the cave, "Are you trying to trick a child?"

"You? A weakling trying to protect me?"

"And what is that junk you’re holding?"

"Barely scraping the Lower Grade Divine Artifact realm, perhaps?"

"I’m a Sword Spirit! And you want me to inhabit such garbage?"

Initially ecstatic upon hearing the Sword Spirit speak—indicating deep spiritual wisdom—Dongfang Baiyu’s face turned as dark as a pot’s bottom upon hearing its complaints.

Compared to Xia Feng’s Ancient Divine Artifact, his longsword was indeed like scrap metal.

But now the Great Dao Qi of the Divine Domain had withered, and even the Dongfang Clan’s Clan Leader couldn’t produce an Ancient Divine Artifact longsword.

It was unknown what kind of luck Xia Feng had, possessing so many Ancient Divine Artifacts.