Chapter 2456: Kunli City

Wind Rises in Kyushu

Qin Feng had initially expected this matter to be a lengthy process, but he never imagined Lu Ye would be so efficient. Before he knew it, Lu Ye had acquired another Soul Artifact.Qin Feng had truly never seen a cultivator at the Fusion Dao realm as wealthy as Lu Ye.Moreover, "wealthy" no longer adequately explained it, as Soul Artifacts were simply unobtainable for purchase.Suddenly, Qin Feng's brows furrowed as a possibility occurred to him.If it was truly as he suspected, then everything would make sense!

In the previous deathmatch, Lu Ye's opponent was at the ninth level of the Fusion Dao realm. If another match were to be arranged, his opponent would have to be at the peak of Fusion Dao to ensure it was engaging and exciting.Before, Qin Feng would have needed to ask Lu Ye if he felt confident.However, now that he knew Lu Ye could wield the power of three hundred and fifty Paths, there was no need to ask further questions; an ordinary peak Fusion Dao cultivator simply couldn't possess such strength.Therefore, the Battle Arena only needed to make the arrangements.

"Has your soldier-kin evolved into a Soul Artifact?" Qin Feng asked."Yes.""Then congratulations! You've overcome the first major hurdle. It will take time for you to nurture it, so you're not in a hurry for this deathmatch, are you?""Not really in a hurry," Lu Ye shook his head, "but it would be better if it were soon."His Dao power reserves were sufficient, so nurturing the Pan Mountain Blade likely wouldn't take too long."Alright, I'll arrange this," Qin Feng said, moving his divine sense.A moment later, Gong Mao pushed open the door. Before he could speak, Qin Feng tossed him the Primordial Spear directly, giving him a series of instructions.Gong Mao listened, wide-eyed, frequently casting shocked glances at Lu Ye.Once Qin Feng had finished the arrangements, Gong Mao acknowledged them and withdrew.

Qin Feng casually tossed something else over. "Put this on!"Lu Ye caught it and saw it was a hooded trench coat, clearly no ordinary item. It must possess some special mystical properties, certainly including the ability to conceal."My identity is special, so if you're with me, you'll need some concealment to avoid exposing your identity as the Nameless Guest."Indeed, Qin Feng's consideration was very thorough. Lu Ye quickly put on the trench coat, pulling the hood over his face. As he activated his Dao power, he felt an invisible barrier envelop him.

As Qin Feng left the Battle Arena and walked, many cultivators indeed turned their heads to watch.In the entire Combined Realms, Qin Feng's presence was too striking. He usually stayed hidden within the Battle Arena, rarely leaving. Now, not only had he left, but he was also accompanied by a mysterious-looking individual, which naturally drew attention. If Lu Ye hadn't been concealed, his physique would have easily linked him to the previous Nameless Guest.What Lu Ye didn't know was that as soon as Qin Feng made a move, numerous messages quickly spread in all directions, causing an undercurrent of excitement throughout the entire Combined Realms.

Upon entering the vast hall, Qin Feng placed a hand on Lu Ye's shoulder, and their figures swiftly vanished.When Lu Ye's vision returned, they were in a central grand hall.This must be the central hall of a certain Dao Convergence City, as a Dao Convergence Pearl was nearby."Greetings, My Lord!" voices immediately hailed from the side. Lu Ye turned his head and saw many cultivators stationed there, all bowing to Qin Feng.It seemed Qin Feng had visited this place before. Lu Ye vaguely wondered if this was perhaps Qin Feng's own Dao Convergence City.However, that didn't seem right; Qin Feng lived a comfortable life in the Combined Realms and had no need for an external Dao Convergence City.Lu Ye took a brief moment to sense his surroundings and realized that this Dao Convergence City was definitely not at the Heaven-grade level, as the Star Abyss aura within the city was much denser than in his current Yuan Xi City.As for its exact grade, he couldn't determine, as the highest-grade Dao Convergence City he had encountered so far was Yuan Xi City.

Suddenly, a divine sense swept over them. Just as they exited the central hall, a burly figure descended from the sky, landing right in front of them.Lu Ye looked up and saw that the newcomer was a towering, three-zhang-tall (approx. 9-10 meters) muscular man with two horns on his head and fiery red skin, as if flames burned beneath his flesh, giving off a scorching sensation.A Demon! A rare race indeed, but it was rumored that this race easily produced powerful individuals.Lu Ye didn't know how strong this Demon before him was, but purely from a visual standpoint, he was clearly not on a level Lu Ye could contend with.Seeing Qin Feng, the Demon grinned, then threw a punch towards Qin Feng's face.There was no trace of Dao power being activated, and it wasn't directed at Lu Ye, yet simply by standing beside Qin Feng, Lu Ye felt a chilling sensation.Qin Feng also threw a punch. The large and small fists collided, and Lu Ye expected a fierce ripple of aftermath to sweep forth, but to his surprise, there wasn't the slightest sound.It seemed these two were just greeting each other in this manner..."Why are you here at this time?" the Demon rumbled."I came because I wanted to!" Qin Feng replied with a smile.The Demon glanced at Lu Ye, who stood slightly behind Qin Feng. "Have you found a suitable candidate?""Who knows? We'll have to try.""Will he do it?" The Demon scrutinized Lu Ye from head to toe, then reached out and pinched two fingers, flipping up Lu Ye's hood. He immediately frowned. "He looks too young. The one you brought last time was useless. This guy looks even more ineffective than the last.""This time should be different from last time," Qin Feng shook his head."Can I test him?" the Demon asked, looking eager.Lu Ye's body tensed. If he were to test him, he would certainly make a move, and Lu Ye was definitely no match. Against such a powerful individual, a single mistake could lead to injury."No need!" Qin Feng shook his head."Ah, you're always like this. You'll only know if it works after trying. You don't even dare to try, just wishfully holding onto some hope, and then your disappointment will be even greater.""Is a little hope not a good thing?" Qin Feng retorted."Suit yourself. You're a renowned figure, yet after all these years, you're still like this. A beauty's embrace is a hero's grave!" the Demon slowly shook his head, then looked at Lu Ye and rumbled, "Kid, I am Kun Li, the city lord of this Dao Convergence City! Handle things well, and there will be plenty of benefits for you. But if you mess it up... hehe.""Don't scare him," Qin Feng glared at Kun Li. "Lu Ye is from the Battle Arena. This time, I've personally invited him to help. It doesn't matter whether he succeeds or fails."He then looked at Lu Ye. "Don't mind him. My brother here actually means no harm."Lu Ye remained silent. He didn't try to guess whether there was ill intent or not; he only knew that anyone Qin Feng referred to as "brother" was certainly no ordinary individual."When you move like this, I'm afraid it's going to stir up another storm. Being your brother, my life is truly miserable!" Kun Li sighed."Thank you for your trouble!" Qin Feng shot forward, patting Kun Li's shoulder as he passed.Lu Ye quickly followed.After they left, Kun Li wiped his mouth, revealing a fierce expression, and shouted, "My little ones, get moving! We're about to have work!"His tone was exactly like a mountain bandit preparing to descend and rob, yet it caused all the cultivators in the Dao Convergence City to become excited and fervent.

They sped on, and after about half an hour, Qin Feng suddenly stopped.Lu Ye stood quietly beside him, looking around. He saw nothing in the area and was puzzled, wondering why Qin Feng had stopped there.Was there anything here that needed him to strike with his blade?"Bo Bo, be careful. I'll leave this area to you," Qin Feng suddenly instructed.Bo Bo leaped from Qin Feng's shoulder and responded, "Understood, boss. You can rest assured.""Lu Ye, come here!" Qin Feng beckoned.Lu Ye stepped over to him. Qin Feng placed a hand on his shoulder and instructed, "Hold your breath, focus your mind, and don't resist."Then, Lu Ye found that everything around them suddenly became ethereal, and he felt as if his entire being was floating upward from beneath water. However, this upward movement was very slow, and there was an immense, invisible resistance."Arena Master, are we going to the Outer Realm?" Lu Ye suddenly realized what Qin Feng was about to do.As he spoke, the ethereal surroundings vanished without a trace. The entire world solidified again, and Bo Bo stood nearby, looking at him and Qin Feng in confusion.Because, in Bo Bo's sight, Qin Feng and Lu Ye's figures had momentarily turned ethereal before solidifying again. This had never happened before, as even a powerful cultivator like Qin Feng could return to the Outer Realm."You..." Qin Feng, however, looked at Lu Ye with surprise and uncertainty, his eyes full of bewilderment.It wasn't his first time bringing someone back to the Outer Realm, but he had never experienced such a strange sensation.If bringing others back to the Outer Realm before was like grasping a straw, as light as nothing, then this time it felt like dragging an iron ball. Lu Ye gave him a feeling of extraordinary heaviness.Under such circumstances, floating up from beneath the water would naturally be very difficult."I don't seem to be able to return to the Outer Realm," Lu Ye said. As early as when he first emerged from the starry sky, he would uncontrollably enter the Inner Realm, which he believed was a punishment from the Star Abyss Will.So, if Qin Feng intended to take him back to the Outer Realm, he might be disappointed."You're a Fusion Dao cultivator, how can you not return to the Outer Realm?" Qin Feng had never encountered anything so bizarre.Lu Ye found it hard to explain and didn't want to.Sensing his thoughts, Qin Feng nodded. "No matter. If I, Qin Feng, want to bring someone back, I will certainly be able to. Let's try again!"As he spoke, his Dao power surged, and the surrounding Star Abyss aura suddenly boiled. Lu Ye clearly felt that all the Dao power within tens of thousands of miles was rapidly converging upon Qin Feng.Everything around them became ethereal again. Lu Ye once more felt himself floating upward, but this time, it was undoubtedly smoother than before.He marveled inwardly. As expected of the Battle Arena Master, his strength was truly extraordinary. He could, to some extent, resist the punishment imposed on him by the Star Abyss Will.