Chapter 1462: Chapter 1459: Release My Son Immediately

"... Are you two intending to confront me?"

Shen Wanjing’s voice echoed above Piaomiao Stream, lingering long in the air.

His voice sounded ordinary, yet among the present strong cultivators, most of whom were Shang Qing Sect members, not one felt any displeasure at his words, nor did anyone view it as a challenge to the sect’s prestige.

Wang Yuanxiao and his wife met Shen Wanjing’s gaze with apprehension.

The couple, one at the Late Stage Peak of the Divinity Transformation Realm, the other at Half-step Divinity Transformation Realm, were formidable enough together to make any Late Stage Peak cultivator wary.

But Shen Wanjing was renowned as a super cultivator at the Half Step Dao Unity stage.

In this vast Southern Domain Cultivation World, Shen Wanjing ranked among the top three in terms of combat power. Unless the two legendary Unity Realm cultivators appeared, no one could rival Shen Wanjing.

It was universally acknowledged in the Southern Domain Cultivation World that unless a Unity Realm cultivator emerged, Shen Wanjing was an unrivaled force, a fact accepted by all.

In terms of realm, he was genuinely at the Half Step Dao Unity stage; in terms of treasures, who in the Southern Domain would dare compare themselves to Shen Wanjing, reputedly the wealthiest?

After a brief daze, Wang Yuanxiao’s countenance turned defiant as he stared at Shen Wanjing and said, "Master Shen, are you declaring war against our entire Shang Qing Sect?"

"Hahaha..."

Shen Wanjing laughed heartily and gazed at Wang Yuanxiao with a flash of contempt and disdain: "You’ve found someone to rely on. I thought you and your wife have been shielding your precious son’s misconduct so arrogantly, considering yourselves undefeatable, beyond anyone’s control."

Wang Yuanxiao’s face flushed with embarrassment, and he steeled himself to face Shen Wanjing, saying, "Master Shen, you are the esteemed head of the Shen Family, which has always maintained good relations with our Shang Qing Sect. Have you come today to sever ties between our two families?"

Shen Wanjing chuckled, disdain evident as he said, "Whether my Shen Family breaks ties with your Shang Qing Sect is for me, Shen Wanjing, to decide. But you, Wang Yuanxiao, are hardly qualified to make such a decision for Shang Qing Sect, are you? Or has Shang Qing Sect come under your control, Wang Yuanxiao?"

Wang Yuanxiao’s heart skipped a beat.

Though he and his wife had been quite domineering within the Shang Qing Sect over the years, believing their combined combat forces superior to all but the main peak, he dared not assert control over the entire sect.

"Ahem, Master Shen, I hope you’ve been well." Xiao Shuhui coughed lightly, stepped forward, and greeted Shen Wanjing with a bow.

Shen Wanjing clasped his fists in return, smiling as he spoke, "Thanks to Brother Xiao’s concern."

Xiao Shuhui smiled and said, "Though Master Shen is a guest from afar, your sudden visit to Shang Qing Sect today must surely have an important reason?"

Shen Wanjing was straightforward as he raised his hand to point at Yang Fei, "Indeed, there’s an urgent matter; I’ve come for this Little Brother Yang."

Xiao Shuhui quickly replied, "In that case, since Master Shen and Brother Wang bear no old grievances nor fresh enmity today, let’s preserve the peace."

Shen Wanjing laughed and nodded, saying, "My Shen Family is in business; we’ve always believed harmony generates wealth."

The members of Shang Qing Sect secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Yuanxiao also relaxed slightly, but recalling Shen Wanjing’s initial query about whether he and his wife were going to oppose him, he felt aggrieved and grumbled, "So much for harmony generating wealth. I don’t recall us offending you, Master Shen, yet you immediately asked if we intended to be your enemies upon arrival. What did you mean by that?"

Shen Wanjing’s gaze sharpened as he pointed at Yang Fei again, saying, "Because my Little Brother Yang seems to have been bullied by you two. I wish to acquaint myself with him, but you’re holding him behind you. Why?"

Both Wang Yuanxiao and Bai Xumi were shocked.

Isn’t Yang Fei from that recently discovered Small World?

And he’s only been in the Southern Domain World shortly, having passed through Shifang City with Wan Daorong on his return to Shang Qing Sect, perhaps meeting Shen Wanjing just once? Why does Shen Wanjing lavishes such attention on Yang Fei, calling him Little Brother?

No, Shen Wanjing must be after Yang Fei’s mysterious Bronze Furnace.

The couple quickly recalled the terrifying pressure emitted when Yang Fei revealed the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace earlier. Surely, this strange and mysterious Bronze Furnace was an extraordinary magic treasure.

As thoughts raced through his mind, Wang Yuanxiao’s face suddenly showed shock as he glanced back at Yang Fei, asking, "Boy, what’s the name of this Bronze Furnace?"

Though Yang Fei held the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, the surrounding qi mechanism was still turbulent, making him hesitant to act rashly.

He knew Wang Yuanxiao and his wife were vigilant against him; given their realms, even with the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, he couldn’t resist them, so he remained dutifully compliant.

Tong Yunshu was right; he had ample time.

Moreover, with Shen Wanjing’s appearance, though likely after the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, his demeanor toward Wang Yuanxiao and Bai Xumi indicated he would offer some protection to Yang Fei before gaining the furnace.

With thoughts whirling, Yang Fei decided immediately not to conceal the secrets of the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, straightforwardly saying, "It’s the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace."

"What?"

"Could it be that ancient supreme treasure?"

"Wasn’t it supposed to have vanished along with Taoist Wuji, destroyed? How has it returned to the world?"

"No way, the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace was Taoist Wuji’s Lifebound Magical Treasure. The last place it appeared was Shifang City. After Taoist Wuji vanished, the furnace was lost. How did this kid, not a Southern Domain Cultivator, come into possession of it?"

As Yang Fei revealed the Bronze Furnace he held was the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, the crowd erupted in startled outcries.

Shen Wanjing’s face also showed a hint of fervor; his gaze swept over the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace, then turned gentle and humble as he looked at Yang Fei, smiling as he asked, "Junior Brother Yang, are you sure it’s called the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace?"

Yang Fei nodded and candidly recounted how he obtained the mysterious Bronze Furnace from Wang Huanying.

Upon hearing that the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace was originally acquired by Wang Huanying, a disciple of the Flame Moon Sect, in a twist of fate, nurtured for decades, and ultimately picked up by Yang Fei on Earth, all the cultivators’ mouths twitched involuntarily.

Especially Li Shuya.

As an ancestor of the Flame Moon Sect in the Divinity Transformation Realm, the fact that a Foundation Establishment disciple of their sect obtained such a peerless magic treasure unbeknownst to the sect, with Yang Fei later seizing the ancient treasure, even thwarting his previous Earth expedition with Wang Zudao due to Yang Fei’s possession of the Ten Directions Heavenly Furnace — Li Shuya nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood in disbelief.

"That thing is... is a legendary ancient evil object, is my Peng’er being held inside it? You... you must release Peng’er now! If anything happens to my Peng’er, I’ll make sure you regret it for the rest of your life!"

Suddenly, Bai Xumi, frantic and worried, stared at Yang Fei, urgently demanding.

Wang Yuanxiao, having regained his composure, similarly showed deep concern. His sharp stare fixated on Yang Fei, while his powerful qi mechanism enveloped Yang Fei rigidly, ordering sternly, "Release my son immediately!"