Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming-Chapter 153 - 151: Smooth Talker

"Hmph!"

The cultivator sneered arrogantly, "Li Miao Zhen, as disciples of Taiyi Mountain, how could we fear death? Kill or slaughter as you please.

However, don’t be too presumptuous, sooner or later a fellow sect member will kill you to avenge us..."

Bang!

Before he could finish his sentence, Li Miao Zhen struck him down with a palm.

Finally, she turned her attention toward Zhuo Feifan, "What about you, will you talk or not?"

Zhuo Feifan’s face turned somewhat pale.

He had heard of the ferocity of the Beast Taming Sect’s Li Miao Zhen, but only when facing her directly did he truly understand how formidable this woman was.

"I..."

He wanted to show a tough side, not fearing death. He wanted to curse Li Miao Zhen aloud, displaying his unyielding spirit at the moment of death.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he found his voice was somewhat hoarse, his throat a bit dry.

He felt the internal struggle deep within. He didn’t want to die; he still had a bright future ahead, still yearned to continue on the path of cultivation, to achieve the Immortal Dao, longevity, and immortality.

However, after hesitating for a few moments, he finally shook his head, "I will not betray my sect."

He was a smart man. He knew that even if he revealed everything, Li Miao Zhen wouldn’t spare him.

Since death was inevitable, why bear the infamy of a traitor after death?

After he spoke, he closed his eyes, waiting for death to come.

"It’s enough, I will go and investigate that cave myself."

Li Miao Zhen gently shook her head.

The reason she hadn’t directly entered the cave was due to her uncertainty about what lay inside. After all, it was a secret place left by an Ancient Sect, and the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven had once been breached by the Demon Clan. If they had set up any deadly arrays, she might encounter danger by rashly barging in.

Questioning these people was to find out what was inside the cave and if possible, to better understand Taiyi Mountain’s schemes.

But since these people refused to talk, she had no choice but to kill them and go see for herself.

After all, her mission entering this place was to investigate Taiyi Mountain’s plans thoroughly. Even if she couldn’t seize the inheritance left within this cave heaven, it was crucial to spoil their schemes.

The Beast Taming Sect wasn’t greedy for other sects’ inheritance, but they couldn’t allow a rival sect to claim this cave heaven.

Otherwise, once Taiyi Mountain acquired this cave heaven and reconsolidated its spirit veins, it would definitely strengthen Taiyi Mountain’s foundation. In a few thousand years, perhaps their development would completely surpass that of the Beast Taming Sect.

In that case, the Beast Taming Sect would indeed be in danger.

The True Yuan surged in Li Miao Zhen’s hands as she prepared to kill this somewhat tough disciple of Taiyi Mountain.

"Sister, hold on a moment!"

Qin Feng stepped forward, stopping Li Miao Zhen from killing Zhuo Feifan.

"What is it, Junior Brother Qin?"

Li Miao Zhen looked towards him.

"Sister, let me talk to him for a bit? How about that?"

"Be my guest."

Li Miao Zhen indifferently withdrew her hand.

Although Chen Buqi and others had already entered that cave a while ago, she wasn’t too worried. Even if there truly was an Ancient Inheritance inside, it wouldn’t be easy to obtain. Any major sect’s inheritance would have multiple tests to select the appropriate successor, so she wasn’t in a rush to go inside.

Moreover, in her view, the disciples of Taiyi Mountain had little chance of obtaining the Ancient Inheritance inside. Taiyi Mountain’s Sword Cultivation Techniques differed significantly from other Cultivation Techniques. The True Yuan cultivated was too sharp, suited for slaughter, definitely not suitable for mixed or converted cultivation.

Thus, she felt that even if there was an inheritance inside:UIControlEvent possible for Taiyi Mountain’s sword cultivators to be chosen was not high.

Qin Feng took two steps forward, looked at Zhuo Feifan, and revealed a smile, "Brother Zhuo."

Zhuo Feifan’s eyelids twitched twice, then he finally opened his eyes to look at Qin Feng.

He remained silent. At this moment, he was a fish on the chopping block, his life and death controlled by others, leaving him no mood for more words, even now facing Qin Feng.

For him now, that past matter was no longer important. Once he died, all would end; that secret, even if revealed, what harm could it do to him?

"Brother Zhuo, as a genius disciple of Taiyi Mountain with excellent talent and supreme aptitude, why seek death relentlessly?"

Qin Feng spoke with a beaming smile, "With Brother Zhuo’s talents and nature, as long as you live, you will certainly accomplish great deeds in the future.

The Dao of Longevity is endlessly profound; do you really no longer wish to pursue it?

I remember that Brother Zhuo once said, you planned to strive for the position of True Disciple and even compete for the next Sect Leader of Taiyi Mountain.

Have you forgotten all those lofty statements, Brother Zhuo?"

Zhuo Feifan’s face flushed red, "Are you shaming me?"

He thought Qin Feng was trying to embarrass him by uncovering his past flaws with his last words, so he deliberately said these things.

Qin Feng shook his head sincerely, "Brother Zhuo, you misunderstood me, I have no such intentions."

Zhuo Feifan stared at him without speaking, but the expression in his eyes clearly showed he didn’t believe it much.

"Hehe..."

Qin Feng chuckled lightly, "Junior Brother is not mocking Brother Zhuo, but genuinely feeling sorry for him.

In fact, I also did not publicize Brother Zhuo’s last incident. I even never mentioned it to outsiders."

Of course, since Liu Xuanling was one of us, not an outsider, this statement was not deceptive.

"Really?"

Zhuo Feifan was skeptical.

"Why would I lie to you?"

Qin Feng smiled, "If I really intended to publicize that incident, Taiyi Mountain would probably be buzzing with the news by now, and how could Brother Zhuo still be cultivating peacefully at the mountain gate or have the opportunity to enter the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm?"

Hearing this, Zhuo Feifan nodded his head; indeed, he had never heard any rumors about that past incident. He had initially thought Qin Feng died in that cave mansion, but now it seemed it was because he had not spread the word.

"What are you telling me all this for now?"

His face showed some hesitation, "Even if I have done wrong in the past, if you think to blackmail me with that incident to betray my sect, that’s absolutely impossible!

My master has treated me with great kindness, I would rather die than betray my sect, I’m not afraid of death, let alone your threats."

Li Miao Zhen looked at Qin Feng in surprise, not expecting Zhuo Feifan to have fallen into this Junior Brother Qin’s hands.

Qin Feng ignored her, continuing to speak to Zhuo Feifan, "Brother Zhuo is joking. Junior Brother has no intention of blackmailing you or suggesting you betray your sect.

The reason I’m telling you this is just to strike some mutually beneficial agreements."

"Agreements, what agreements?"

Zhuo Feifan’s expression gradually eased.

"Here’s the thing."

Qin Feng seriously said, "Brother Zhuo knows well that the Cultivation World is fraught with treachery and peril, and even a talented individual like yourself could accidentally meet your demise. Not to mention someone like me.

I, though lacking in talents, entered the path of cultivation just a few short years ago and have encountered dangers many times. As the saying goes, ’One cannot frequent the riverside without getting their shoes wet.’ A mishap in encountering danger could result in death and the end of one’s cultivation."

Zhuo Feifan nodded in agreement.

Back when he was studying under his master, he had not felt it much, but after his last outing to the Ancient Battlefield, where he accidentally killed a junior sister in a moment of excitability, it had been like a long nightmare. He constantly worried someone would discover his secret, or that his junior sister’s father would seek revenge and strike him down with a sword.

At the Ancient Battlefield, he faced several crises, and this time entering the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm was even more dangerous. Just now, if not for Qin Feng’s intervention, Li Miao Zhen’s strike would have killed him.

Qin Feng continued, "Feeling the hardship of cultivation, I thought to propose an agreement with Brother Zhuo. Why don’t we support and assist each other, to go further on the path of Longevity Dao?"

"Support each other? With you?"

Zhuo Feifan looked at Qin Feng as if he were an idiot. "My Taiyi Mountain and your Beast Taming Sect are sworn enemies. How could you possibly think of mutual assistance?"

"Nothing is impossible."

Qin Feng smiled, "It’s true our sects are enemies, but to be frank, those are old grievances from who knows how many years back. Do they have a direct connection to us younger generation?

Brother Zhuo, if it weren’t for our chance encounter outside Chaotic Sky Valley, we probably wouldn’t even recognize each other. So, there’s no enmity between us personally.

The path of cultivation is too difficult. If disciples from both sects start fighting and killing each other upon meeting, causing numerous deaths and cutting short many cultivators’ paths, that would not be favorable."

Qin Feng sighed lightly, then spoke, "That’s why I want to reach an agreement with you, oh, and Senior Sister Li too. Let’s all three form a mutual assistance pact. We could choose not to kill you, and even help clear obstacles for you.

Don’t you want to become a True Disciple? I know, your Senior Brother Chen is your biggest competitor. So, to show sincerity, how about Senior Sister Li and I help you remove him?

Without him as your major competitor, securing your position as a True Disciple would be almost guaranteed!

Even later, when you vie for the position of Sect Leader of Taiyi Mountain, we can still help you clear out competitors."

Upon hearing these words, Zhuo Feifan’s face changed repeatedly, and he was speechless for a long while.

"Brother Zhuo, the opportunity has been presented to you. Whether you grasp it or not is up to your decision."

Qin Feng looked into his eyes, speaking earnestly, "Brother Zhuo, you really have to think it over. Do you choose to be a True Disciple with a promising future, or do you choose to die here, with your bones not even left undevoured by the Demon Beasts?"

Zhuo Feifan’s face reflected his inner conflict, and after a long while, he dryly said, "Are you trying to make me a clandestine agent for your Beast Taming Sect, betraying my sect’s interests to you?"

Upon hearing these words, Qin Feng immediately laughed.

He knew Zhuo Feifan was tempted but was just reluctant to admit it, hence his statement.

The smile on his face was devilish, filled with endless temptation, "Brother Zhuo, you speak amiss. To put it bluntly, what do Taiyi Mountain’s interests have to do with you, and how many there truly care for you?

Apart from your master, there must not be many who genuinely support you, like that Chen Buqi—what does his life or death have to do with you?

No, I should say, his death would actually benefit you greatly. Perhaps even you, Brother Zhuo, secretly wish he would die sooner."

Qin Feng chuckled, "If Brother Zhuo’s status and position aren’t high and you don’t ascend the throne of a True Disciple, even if Taiyi Mountain annexes this Heavenly Pool Secret Realm, how much benefit can you, Zhuo Feifan, really gain?

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Unlike Chen Buqi—once he returns to the sect, he will definitely be rewarded for his merits, and the gap between you will only widen.

Brother Zhuo, do you really want to give up your own life for something from which you gain nothing?"

"I..."

Zhuo Feifan hesitated.

Qin Feng continued, "Brother Zhuo, you don’t need to worry that we will make you do anything detrimental to Taiyi Mountain. A great calamity is approaching, and we Human Clan Cultivators need to unite and help each other. Compared to the future calamities of the Human Clan, past grievances truly aren’t worth mentioning.

Brother Zhuo, I truly hope you can take the position of Sect Leader of Taiyi Mountain. Perhaps then we can resolve the past grievances between our two sects. If both sects could bury the hatchet, it would be a blessing for our Human Clan!"