Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Good lad, you've got ambition!"

Seeing Lu Feng's confidence, Gu Canyang nodded in approval, "As expected of my good disciple! If a mere brat could frighten you out of your wits, then what was the point of me saving you in the past?"

"By the way, young master Lu, what are your plans next? Are you going to Falling Star Valley first, or are you going to settle accounts with that blond brat surnamed Xu?"

Seemingly remembering something, a wisp of Gu Canyang's remnant soul slowly floated out from the treasure basin and then looked at Lu Feng.

"Well..."

Lu Feng glanced at Gu Canyang as well, then habitually stroked his chin before grinning, "Old Gu, to be honest, I don't want to do either of these things."

"What did you say?"

"Nobody's going to do it?"

Gu Canyang paused, his old face showing surprise. "Wait! So what are you planning to do next?"

"wait."

"Wait?" Gu Canyang frowned slightly.

"That's right."

Taking a deep breath, Lu Feng sat cross-legged on the spot, looking down into the abyss below the cliff. "Although Elder Yin repeatedly instructed me before I left to go to Falling Star Valley as soon as possible and to reinforce the array seal of Earth Tiger Star."

"However, there are quite a few people entering the Starfall Secret Realm right now, including many elites from the Eastern Academy. So what if there's one more of me? So what if there's one less of me?"

"Furthermore, if Earth Tiger Star really intends to break through the array seal, that's fate, not something human power can stop. Why should I go and join in the fun? I'd rather rest for a few more days..."

As Lu Feng spoke, he took out some wine from his storage ring, seemingly intending to take a break and not be in a hurry to go to Falling Star Valley.

Seeing this, Gu Canyang was even more puzzled and said, "Young Master Lu, even if you want to take advantage of the situation and fish in troubled waters, that blond-haired brat surnamed Xu won't let you off easily. This is a life-or-death situation...!"

"It's alright, let him come!"

"Hehe, anyway, I have legs. If that Xu Tianlong bastard really comes to kill me, I can just run away again."

With another grin, Lu Feng downed his drink in one gulp, his face nonchalant, as if he had completely forgotten his earlier boastful words.

"Hey, you little brat, you're trying to play me for a fool, aren't you!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Canyang's mustache twitched, and his face suddenly darkened. "So, all that boasting you just gave was just empty bragging? You don't dare to confront that blond kid surnamed Xu head-on?"

Gu Canyang spoke in a trembling voice, seemingly quite angry at the moment.

After all, he had just praised Lu Feng for being brave and resourceful, and for daring to face powerful enemies, but in the end, Lu Feng only talked a lot of nonsense and didn't dare to fight Xu Tianlong at all.

Upon realizing this, Gu Canyang was naturally furious, feeling as if he had been tricked.

"Old man, please don't be in such a hurry."

Seeing that Gu Canyang was getting angry, Lu Feng waved his hand to signal him to calm down. "The reason I'm waiting here is not because I'm afraid of Xu Tianlong, but because the time is not right."

"Is the time not right yet?"

"Hmm, a group of uninvited guests have arrived in the Starfall Secret Realm..."

Lu Feng slowly put down the drink in his hand, then a fierce glint flashed in his dark eyes. "So, before I figure out what these people's intentions and plans are, I can't make a move easily..."

"An uninvited guest? You mean...?"

Gu Canyang was still somewhat puzzled.

"Ancient, do you still recognize this?"

As he spoke, Lu Feng took out half a strange flower petal, which was milky white and shaped like a trumpet, from his bosom, his tone suggestive.

"This is... a datura flower from the Western Xuan Region!"

Looking at the half-white petal in Lu Feng's hand, Gu Canyang narrowed his eyes slightly, then suddenly realized, "So those uninvited guests were... the Wusheng Sect!"

"good."

Putting the datura flower back in his hand, Lu Feng also looked solemn. "As early as when I first entered the Starfall Secret Realm, I found this in the dense forest beside the cliff."

"This shows that besides the students of Falling Star Academy, remnants of the Lifeless Cult have also infiltrated the Starfall Secret Realm. Their intentions and plans are currently unknown, so we must be on guard..."

How strange!

Hearing this, Gu Canyang stroked his long beard, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Not to mention that the Starfall Secret Realm is located thousands of meters underground in the Cangmang Mountains, making it almost impossible for ordinary martial artists to find it, how did these Wusheng Sect demonic cultivators manage to bypass the eyes and ears of the higher-ups at Falling Star Academy and infiltrate the Starfall Secret Realm without anyone noticing..."

"Could it be that the higher-ups at Falling Star Academy are all incompetent fools?"

"Old man, let alone you, I am also very puzzled."

With another helpless smile, Lu Feng shook his head and said seriously, "Although I don't know the intentions or plans of these Wusheng Sect prodigies, I can say for sure that these demonic sect members are definitely not here for sightseeing in the Starfall Secret Realm..."

"So in my opinion, the best course of action right now is to remain still and wait for these demonic cultists to slip up before striking and eliminating them. That would be the best strategy."

"As for Xu Tianlong, he used to hate me to the bone and was determined to avenge his dead brother Cheng Xuyuan. So even if I don't go looking for trouble with him, he will eventually come uninvited. Then I can catch him like a turtle in a jar and the great thing will be accomplished."

Lu Feng remained calm and composed, sitting on the ground and drinking quietly, just like a top strategist who could plan and win battles from afar.

"This brat not only has extraordinary observational skills, but he's also a master at manipulating people's minds..."

Upon hearing Lu Feng's plan, Gu Canyang nodded slightly and said no more, clearly agreeing with the other's reasoning. "Hehe, it seems those Wusheng Sect demonic cultivators and that blond brat surnamed Xu are about to be in big trouble..."

...

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Starfall Secret Realm

On a hillside, dozens of figures in black robes suddenly appeared. The leader was tall and had two swords at his waist. He was surrounded by a murderous aura and had a horrifying scar at the corner of his eye, clearly a ruthless man who had been licking blood from the edge of a knife for many years.

"Your subordinate, Li Li, greets Chief Zhang!"

May Master Zhang enjoy boundless blessings and peace!

Behind them, a man in black stepped forward, then knelt down and bowed to Zhang Dabiao, his face full of respect.

The reason is simple: the other party is not only one of the leaders of the Sun-type branch of the Wusheng Sect, but also a spy planted by the Wusheng Sect within the Falling Star Academy. In terms of both strength and status, he is far superior to a mere low-level Wusheng Sect member.

"Is everything taken care of?"

Zhang Dabiao glanced at Li Li in front of him, still standing with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of authority like that of a superior.

"Replying to Chief Zhang, everything is settled! However..."

Li Li cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone hesitant as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Hmph! You should know that what I hate most is people who dawdle and whine like women..."

Seeing Li Li hesitate, Zhang Dabiao frowned slightly and then snorted coldly.

"Understood!"

Seeing Zhang Dabiao's displeasure, Li Li also knelt down and kowtowed, and quickly said, "Reporting to Chief Zhang, in the past half month, all the students from Falling Star Academy have gone to Falling Star Valley to gather, and they have not found any trace of us or any ambush in the valley."

"However, it seems something has happened to Xu Tianlong. Not only has he not arrived yet, but even our subordinates can't contact him..."