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Chapter 1417 Soul-Stabilizing Light! Feng Du's Awkward Situation [Part Two]

Fang Che muttered to himself.

It was obvious that Feng Du knew Xue Wu was coming.

In fact, if Xue Wu didn't come, he would go to find her.

But why bring yourself along at a time like this?

Logically speaking, Feng Du would either discuss the matter with Xue Wu alone, or Feng Xue would serve him.

In any case, it's not Night Demon's turn!
However, Feng Du did exactly that.

Fang Che understood perfectly: Feng Du's detachment and indifference to worldly affairs were genuine. His extreme dislike of worldly matters, especially the battles of the martial world, was also true.

However, this does not mean he is ignorant!
on the contrary!

Feng Du's thoughts are extremely meticulous.

There are many things he simply doesn't want to get involved in, or perhaps he has other plans.

Compared to Yannan, Fengdu is definitely not as well-rounded. However, in terms of future plans, Fengdu is a level above Yannan.

In other words, what he saw was a higher level of scenery.

Therefore, such a person would never speak without a purpose. Just as his decision to stay away from returning to the Sovereign Cult during this period must have had other reasons, and certainly not for the sake of playing chess!

Fang Che was extremely cautious when he was with Feng Du.

While he was with Sun Wutian, he could occasionally send messages to Fang Yunzheng to discuss various matters.

However, when he was with Feng Du, he didn't even dare to send messages secretly!

That's the difference!
The doors and windows were closed, and the room remained unmoved by the wind; but Xue Wu had already quietly entered the room, stood by the chessboard with her hands behind her back, and said with a smile, "I'm sorry to have disturbed Brother Feng Du's refined enjoyment."

Feng Duxiao: "It's the same if you come and take over."

"I don't know how to play chess."

Xuewu shook her head like a rattle drum.

He then asked, "Did you tell Yan Nan about what happened today?"

Feng Du nodded, somewhat helplessly: "I told you."

There's no other way; it's something that needs to be discussed immediately, and it's estimated that it will need to be discussed indefinitely. Therefore, Feng Du has no choice but to remove Yan Nan from the blacklist.

Having just been scolded for fifteen minutes, Feng Du felt like he was getting goosebumps.

Yan Nan's resentment, even across vast distances, still made Feng Du feel as if he were being slammed down on his head.

Throughout the entire process, Feng Du repeated the eight characters three times.

"My older brother told me to do it!"

They shifted all the blame onto Zheng Yuandong.

Only then did Yan Nan have to calm down.

Xue Wu smiled and asked, "What did Yan Nan say?"

Feng Du snorted and said, "What did Yan Nan say? What else could he say? No matter how capable he is, he's still my fifth brother, and I'm the eldest. Don't you know about respecting elders and honoring the virtuous?"

"Ha ha……"

Xue Wu gave a forced smile, took the tea Fang Che handed her, took a sip, and said leisurely, "Getting impatient again, huh? What's the rush?"

Feng Du rolled his eyes: "You old codger."

"That old codger is really something."

Xue Wu looked somewhat dejected and said, "I'll wait for you to send the Heavenly Blade to see me off."

Feng Du's gaze was also somewhat complicated, and he smiled faintly: "Firstly, I can't cut it down, and secondly... I can't bear to."

Xue Wu chuckled: "Same here. I'm also waiting for the great era to arrive. Maybe you can help me take the fall then."

Feng Du's gaze was deep as he said earnestly, "I will definitely do it!"

Xue Wu said, "If we are fortunate enough to survive this great calamity, then we can reconsider our life-or-death situation."

Feng Du frankly said, "I am also wavering between weariness and the road ahead. Perhaps, if that day really comes, I won't even need you to see me off; I will just end it all myself."

Xuewu laughed heartily.

Feng Du's words truly resonated with him.

"Yan Wu said..."

Feng Du was clearly a little embarrassed and said, "Ask Dongfang San San what he thinks. Let Dongfang make the decision."

Xuewu was stunned: "..."

Feng Du said with a dark face, "As you and I can both witness, the Golden Dragon Palace has no idea what to do, and they know that making a decision would bring about their own destruction. That's why they invited our two families here first."

"Our two families are, of course, sworn enemies, but this Dragon Mystic Realm is..."

"And at times like these, how to make a decision involves the grand scheme of things, which could affect both sides' ability to conquer the world."

"If we can be more secure and avoid any losses, Dongfang San San is the best person to make the decision."

Feng Du was a little embarrassed and talked for a long time.

In short, the message is the same: Dongfang San San has the final say in this matter.

If your guardians still want benefits, then let him come up with ideas.

Xue Wu said speechlessly, "I have already contacted San San. San San said that only our righteous sect is the most insidious in this matter, and asked Yan Nan to make the decision."

Feng Du: "..."

The two looked at each other and saw the other's bewildered and distorted expression.

"Isn't this just treating us like footballs?"

Feng Du's face darkened, so he contacted Yan Nan again: "Dongfang San San said it's up to you to make a decision. What do you think we should do?"

Yan Nan quickly replied, "I don't care! Let him take it or not! Our righteous sect doesn't lack benefits."

The implication is: the Guardians are a bunch of poor bastards, so Dongfang San San has no choice but to make this decision!
Feng Du frowned: "Aren't you afraid that Dongfang San San will trap our people as well?"

Yan Nan: "Isn't that what you're here for? If he does that, and you go crazy, I guarantee that only Xue Wu and Granny Huang will be able to return from those who went there! No matter how hard they guard against it, if Tuotian Dao only wants to kill people, then none of them will be able to be saved!"

Feng Du's face was contorted.

I've really had enough!

I really shouldn't have come out!
As expected, he was completely outmaneuvered by Yan Wu as soon as he came out!

This damn thing even factored in my reaction!

Feng Du looked up helplessly and said to Xue Wu, "Yan Nan doesn't care. You should also get Dongfang San San to say that she doesn't care, and then we'll pack up and lead the team back."

Xue Wu: "..."

So he contacted Dongfang San San again.

Dongfang San San quickly replied: "I can make the decision, but those of the righteous sect must obey. Moreover, the profits from both sides will be split 60/40, with the guardians taking 60%. The Phoenix Clan will take their own share. These are the conditions. Otherwise, I won't make the decision, and we can all just go back to our own homes."

His purpose is obvious.

When the two families go out to do business together, Yan Nan absolutely dares not make decisions. Because if he does, he will be constantly criticized by Yan Nan. And Yan Nan can definitely find a lot of faults.

If any flaws are pointed out, the pro-independence faction will take the lead, and Yan Nan will feel very uncomfortable—right now, the pro-independence faction wants to criticize Yan Nan even more urgently than Yan Nan wants to criticize the pro-independence faction.

So deliberately pushing it over is to gain command authority! Also, to gain some advantage.

It's not that I don't want you to make the decision, it's that you're unwilling. Since you're unwilling, then you have to make the person who goes listen to you!
If you don't obey, I won't do it.

If you let me make the decision, I'll take the bigger cut.

You're not short of benefits, and while we Guardians may be poor, we're not lacking either! So what!

The true intention is revealed in the three-three diagram of the East!

Feng Du relayed the original words to Yan Nan.

Yan Nan quickly replied, "I agree!"

They didn't even mention any conditions.

Feng Du showed it to Xue Wu, who then passed it on to Dongfang San San, who immediately gave a wry smile.

Yan Nan has learned her lesson.

He actually agreed without mentioning any conditions.

But precisely because of this, it is the best way to deal with Dongfang San San.

The high-level military strength of both sides on Dragon God Island is completely balanced; this balance is something that Dongfang San San must consider.

With Xue Wu providing support on one side and Tuotian Dao providing backup on the other.

Although Yan Nan didn't mention what he wanted, Dongfang San San had to consider: it's unacceptable that you, the Guardians, achieve all your goals while we, the Righteous Sect, don't mention a single thing we want.

That won't work.

Feng Du has the ability to overturn the table at any time.

Even with Granny Huang on the other side, even if Granny Huang and Xue Wu joined forces, they couldn't stop the Sky-Supporting Blade. He might not be able to defeat the two of them together, but he could easily overturn this table!

The two leaders were vying for power remotely, leaving both Feng Du and Xue Wu with mixed feelings.

Dongfang San San stopped talking, clearly considering the matter.

Xue Wu and Feng Du were now completely relaxed: they just needed to wait for the plan. They didn't need to use their brains or take any action for the time being.

"Is that a Night Demon?"

Xue Wu glanced at Fang Che, who was standing solemnly to the side, and sized him up. A glint of light flashed in her eyes. "Third Brother Feng, this Night Demon is someone you've summoned to serve you personally. This kid's not bad. Want me to take a look?"

Xuewu's words were a bit strange.

Feng Du said indifferently, "It's alright. Average talent, just passable at chess. You might as well take a closer look."

"General qualifications? I'll take a look."

Xuewu smiled.

Fang Che inexplicably felt a huge crisis and couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

have a look?

What do you mean?
Could Xuewu's appearance possibly be any different from others?
next moment.

Xue Wu frowned as she looked at Fang Che, her pupils contracting slightly, and examined him carefully for a while.

A ball of light slowly rose from between his eyebrows, gathering in concentric circles until it finally formed a spiritual eye, which suddenly opened!

A sharp gaze suddenly shot out!

Fang Che felt as if the light from Xue Wu's eye had pierced his skin directly, from head to toe, every part of him felt as if his very marrow had been cut open.

For a moment, he couldn't even think straight. When Xue Wu's gaze fell on Fang Che's dantian, Fang Che clearly felt an energy enter his dantian; this feeling was very obvious.

A piercing pain, originating from the very soul, rose uncontrollably.

Fang Che's face turned pale.

Feng Du coughed once.

Xue Wu's gaze moved downwards, away from Fang Che's dantian, and then down to his feet, finally settling on Fang Che's forehead again.

Fang Che felt a sharp pain that pierced his very soul once again.

Feng Du coughed again, clearly dissatisfied.

Xue Wu frowned and said, "It won't harm his essence, so why are you coughing?"

Feng Du said calmly, "Brother Xue, that Soul-Stabilizing Light is quite painful. You've never used such force on the juniors you're protecting, have you? Have you finished watching now?"

"finish watching."

The spiritual energy between Xue Wu's brows slowly faded, eventually turning into a flat surface. Her eyes held a complex expression, with a hint of killing intent, as she slowly said, "This kid's innate talent... is not bad."

“Just nice?”

Feng Du asked in a deep voice, "Brother Xue, I left this kid here so you could see him."

"to be honest."

Xue Wu said solemnly, "I want to kill him!"

"Oh?"

Feng Du laughed instead: "Looks like this kid has some talent?"

"Not yet twenty-five years old, with the cultivation level of a Saint Emperor, solid foundation, and no spiritual impurities produced by elixirs; his spiritual light shines brightly, his body is balanced, possessing the three elements and the five directions; in every aspect, there is not a single flaw."

Xue Wu looked at Fang Che and said, "...Moreover, with golden skin and jade bones, half of his body is already indestructible jade bones..."

"You're going to kill them all just for this?" Feng Du scoffed. "Is this all the guardians can do?"

Xue Wu snorted and said, "Of course, that's not enough. In my opinion, this kid's talent is already the number one genius in the world, but that's not enough to make me want to kill him. What makes me want to kill him is... this kid's murderous aura is too strong! His killing intent is too intense!"

"Once he grows to the high-level Saint King stage, coupled with the treasures he's reportedly obtained in the Three Realms, I'm afraid no one in the world can stop him! He poses a tremendous threat to us guardians!"

Xue Wu frowned and looked at Fang Che: "Release your malevolent energy so I can see."

Fang Che looked to Feng Du for help.

Feng Du nodded, composed: "I also want to see all your malevolent energy. Unleash it with all your might."

Fang Che: "..."

These two guys actually want to see all my murderous aura!
He has now completely absorbed all the malevolent energy, including that of the evil sword, the Yin demons gathered by the great formation, the succubus energy, the malevolent energy of heaven and earth, as well as that of Sun Wutian, the dream demon, and the blood demon...

During this period, all these different sources of malevolent energy had merged and become one within Fang Che.

Even after he had gathered all his malevolent energy, he had never used it at full power.

He himself never expected that the first time he would use his full strength would be under such circumstances.

Because this is something that must be run at full capacity.

Under Xue Wu's soul-piercing light, there's absolutely no way to hide anything!

Under the watchful eyes of the two peerless masters, Fang Che took a step back and then stepped forward. Suddenly, with a loud bang, a powerful aura burst forth like a bomb that could cover the entire ocean!

Feng Duxue and Wu frowned simultaneously.

His eyes flashed with shock at the same time.

The room's window was smashed apart with a loud crash by the evil energy!

A murderous aura instantly enveloped the entire Golden Dragon Palace!
Hai Zhengping, the Golden Dragon Palace Master, who was discussing the matter with the Ancestor with great concern, was suddenly shocked: "This murderous aura... Feng Du has made his move? As expected of the First Deputy Grand Master of the Only Righteous Sect!"

The old ancestor was also startled. After sensing the location, he confirmed, "It's Feng Du! How did this great demon suddenly erupt?"

On the island, there are skilled guardians.

Yu Tianqi sat up straight abruptly, his eyes filled with doubt: "Feng Du?"

Xue Yizun, Feng Tian, ​​and Feng Di were all startled: "Don't move... this evil aura... don't get caught by it."

From all directions, countless spirit beasts fled in a frenzy, and countless livestock suffered from diarrhea on the spot, lying down trembling and afraid to move, with a stench filling the air.

No one could understand: Why did Feng Du, this peerless demon, suddenly erupt?
Who offended him?

Secluded room.

Feng Du and Xue Wu also looked solemn.

Xue Wuzai carefully sensed Fang Che's murderous aura, her eyes remaining fixed on him. She said calmly, "Feng Du, now you know why I wanted to kill him, right?"

Feng Du nodded calmly: "It's just a pity that as long as I'm here, you can't kill me!"

At this moment, more than half of his suspicions were quietly dispelled.

He understood Xue Wu's meaning perfectly: Fang Che's murderous aura was far too heavy! Moreover, it was clearly a murderous aura that ravaged the world, without restraint, cruel and inhumane... one could even say it was utterly devoid of humanity!

This kind of malevolent aura is definitely not something a guardian could possess!

Even if the guardian has a malevolent aura, it is definitely not this kind of inhuman malevolent aura!

At the level of Feng Du and Xue Wu, one can completely distinguish the differences in malevolent energy.

This is truly the evil aura unique to the Sovereign Sect, and it is the evil aura of the purest and top-level demon of the Sovereign Sect!
This is something that can't be faked no matter what!

Feng Du left Ye Mo here when Xue Wu arrived to verify his suspicions. Because the only person in the world who claimed to possess omniscient "fiery eyes" was Xue Wu's Soul-Stabilizing Divine Light!
If Fang Che were a spy for the Guardians within the Sovereign Church, Xue Wu would cover for him if she knew.

If Fang Che is an undercover agent and Xue Wu doesn't know it, then Xue Wu will be able to tell! Once she does, no matter how nonchalant Xue Wu tries to appear, she will be exposed under Feng Du's gaze.

If Fang Che wasn't an undercover agent, then Xue Wu would definitely have shown something: because the talent and potential that Fang Che is currently displaying are immediately apparent to someone like Feng Du Xue Wu: it's a sure thing that as long as he grows up and doesn't die prematurely, he will be an invincible existence in the future!
Xuewu's performance was completely natural.

This perfectly cleared Fang Che of suspicion that he was a 'counter-infiltrator'.

Feng Du's initial suspicion was only two-tenths, but this wave has completely wiped out one and a half-tenths!

The reason it wasn't completely eliminated was because Feng Du had confidence in his intuition: Why should I think there's something wrong with him?

This is an unspoken intuition stemming from a desire for independence.

At this level of expertise, no one would lack confidence in their intuition.

Ultimately, this is because the issue of separatism is not addressed within the religion.

Because he didn't participate in the Night Demon's growth.

The Night Demon's growth was flawless from the perspective of the Sovereign Church; it was only from the Guardians' perspective that there were some minor flaws. If Feng Du had known about the Night Demon from the beginning, he wouldn't have suspected anything.

However, it was precisely because he didn't participate that Fang Che's 'overly upright' side was discovered during the life-and-death investigation, leading to this first major crisis of trust that Fang Che has faced since becoming an undercover agent.

But after this snow dance...

Especially Xue Wu, after sensing the murderous aura that Fang Che was unleashing, suddenly had a strong killing intent flash in her eyes.

That was a murderous intent that came from the bottom of his heart!
He looked at Fang Che and said in a deep voice, "Feng Du, this Night Demon... I'll be frank with you today..."

He said, word by word, "It poses a significant threat to us."

Feng Du narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Brother Xue, what grace! What grace!"

Xue Wu took a deep breath and said softly, "I'm afraid we can't care about manners anymore."

Feng Du reminded Xue Wu of 'demeanor,' which is a homophone for 'Feng Du'; he was clearly telling Xue Wu: I deliberately let you see this, but you don't care about me?
Xuewu's reply, "I can't care about manners," was all too obvious.

The threat is too great; we can't spare the time to worry about you.

Feng Du laughed heartily: "You're exaggerating, you're exaggerating too much."

A wave of immense regret washed over him. It seemed he really shouldn't have tested them like that today. And that murderous aura was the very one he had requested to be 'fully unleashed'.

This is like lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot!
The fact that Night Demon could provoke such murderous intent from someone like Xue Wu shows how great the threat to her life must be!

If someone like Xue Wu is determined to kill Ye Mo, who can protect her?
Xue Wu took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the rising killing intent, and stopped looking at the Night Demon in front of her.

He was afraid that if he looked at himself again, he would lose his temper and kill him on the spot.

He turned to Feng Du and smiled, "Brother Feng Du, I'm sorry you had to see this today."

In her entire life, Xue Wu had never shown such murderous intent, not even towards Sun Wutian!
Because he truly sensed the immense threat this Night Demon posed to the Guardians!

This little devil is only at the Saint Emperor level right now! However, the killing intent he exudes has already surpassed that of countless super devils of the older generation of the Sovereign Sect!
Moreover, such pure demonic energy.

Once he grows up... who will be his match?
When the younger generation of guardians arrives, won't they be able to take whatever they want?

Absolute military suppression.

Is another Zheng Yuandong about to emerge from the righteous sect?

How is that possible!

Xue Wu was acutely aware of the discomfort she felt from being suppressed by Zheng Yuandong of the Sovereign Sect for over ten thousand years. She not only empathized with him but also personally experienced some of it.

Zheng Yuandong's reservations led to this outcome.

But this Night Demon... had absolutely no scruples whatsoever!

So that means... he'll be even more terrifying than Zheng Yuandong?
The Guardians simply cannot bear such pressure again!
Feng Du was filled with unspeakable regret. His face darkened as he cursed, "You shameless old geezer! I really didn't expect you to actually do such a disgraceful thing!"

Xue Wu said calmly, "The Guardians have been suppressed by your elder brother's power for over ten thousand years... This Night Demon has much better aptitude than your elder brother. Once he grows up, it won't just be a matter of suppression anymore. Feng Du, you need to be prepared. Even if I bear eternal infamy, I cannot stand by and watch that happen."

"Grandma!"

Feng Du couldn't help but curse out loud with a dark face.

He took a deep breath, feeling extremely frustrated.

I should have let Night Demon go back to participate in the final Gu-raising ceremony. Now look what happened! Because of my unfounded suspicion, I not only ruined Night Demon's future in the final Gu-raising ceremony, but also brought about a catastrophe that almost wiped him out!

Moreover, he could lose a good chess partner at any time in the future.

It's such a huge loss, I can't help but laugh it off.

Why would I, with all my boredom, have to have that bastard Xue Wu use Soul-Fixing Light to check on the Night Demon?!

This is absolutely ridiculous!

The phrase "making trouble out of nothing" perfectly describes myself.

Turning his head, he saw that the Night Demon was standing beside him with a look of fear and defiance in his eyes, his lips pursed and his stance stubborn.

Feng Du sighed inwardly: This kid probably doesn't know anything yet...

If they knew, even the most composed person would probably blame themselves: What deep-seated hatred do I have for you, Vice Chief Cult Leader Feng? Did I desecrate your ancestral graves or kill your son? Why are you scheming against me and framing me so meticulously?

If they doubt my identity... well, let's not talk about that.

They've blocked my future! And that's not all!
And I've even attracted what can be considered one of the world's top experts, who are constantly trying to kill me!
How did I offend you? I serve you diligently and attentively every day, and even play chess with you, and this is how you treat me?
As Feng Du thought about it, he felt even more that he had messed things up.

Looking into Fang Che's eyes, she felt a pang of guilt.

(End of this chapter)