Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"This kid is actually also at the half-step Yuanhai Realm cultivation level?!"

The Taoist man with the Buddhist name Wuxin also sensed the extraordinary Yuan energy emanating from Lu Feng, and his expression turned slightly stern, revealing a hint of apprehension.

After all, his opponent was also at the half-step Yuanhai Realm, and their strengths were roughly equal.

However, even in a one-on-one fight, he wasn't entirely confident he could defeat Lu Feng unless his master, Tianmu, personally intervened!

"Young Master Lu, Daoist Wuxin, please do not make a move...!"

Just as Lu Feng and the Taoist-robed man were about to start fighting, a panicked cry came from afar.

The next moment, a tall figure leaped out from the crowd and landed steadily in the center of the altar platform. His face was full of anxiety. It was none other than Wu Yunmi, who had just led Lu Feng and the others.

Beside Wu Yunmi was a robust man in a beast-patterned robe with a face full of scars, whose Yuan power cultivation was no weaker than Wu Yunmi's, and who had also reached the third level of the Spirit Soul Realm.

"Dark clouds gather, dark clouds gather again?"

The conflict was interrupted, and Master Wuxin frowned slightly before looking at the two of them. "Why aren't you two obediently waiting down there for Master Tianmu's blessing? What are you doing running up to the altar and causing trouble?"

"Have you two forgotten the admonitions of the Celestial Master Tianmu, and now you also intend to disrupt the Dharma propagation assembly?"

Master Wuxin spoke in a sinister tone, while a haughty look flashed across his face, as if everyone present except his master Tianmu was an ant in his eyes!

"No, no, no! How could I, a lowly person, dare to have such a thought...!"

"I simply don't want a misunderstanding or conflict to disrupt the Dharma propagation conference...!"

Faced with Master Wuxin's rebuke, Wuyun Mi's body trembled slightly. He then quickly knelt down and explained in a nervous tone, as if he was somewhat frightened.

After all, although he was the great lord of the Wuyun tribe and his prestige and status far surpassed those of ordinary barbarians, he was still a far cry from the heartless Taoist priest in front of him!

Moreover, the other party is the top disciple under the current Heavenly Eye Immortal Master, someone that Wu Yunmi cannot afford to provoke!

"Master Wuxin, in truth, my thoughts are the same as Wuyun Mi's...!"

As soon as the former finished speaking, Wu Yunjie, who was standing to the side, also stepped forward, knelt down and bowed, his face also full of respect.

Like Wuyun Mi, he was one of only two great lords of the Wuyun tribe. In terms of strength and status, he was second only to the current chief of the Wuyun tribe, and could barely be considered a high-ranking figure in the region.

However, ever since the Celestial Master Tianmu suddenly arrived in the territory of the Wuyun tribe a year ago, the status of Wuyun Jie, the great lord, has been declining rapidly. He even has to be at the Celestial Master's beck and call 24 hours a day. He is worse off than a dog!

Not only that, but apart from the Celestial Master Tianmu himself, Wu Yunjie didn't dare to offend even his disciple, Daoist Wuxin, as if he was afraid that he might also be cursed by the ancient god and die on the spot!

"Perfect! Now that you two are both here, why don't you explain the rules of the Dharma Propagation Conference to this young hero Lu...!"

With another cold laugh, Master Wuxin suddenly withdrew his murderous aura and retreated to the side of the altar, seemingly abandoning his intention to attack.

After all, his master, Tianmu, is currently in a critical stage of absorbing the power of faith and cannot be disturbed by outsiders, otherwise it may lead to absorption failure or even damage to his own soul power.

Besides, it wouldn't be easy for him to defeat Lu Feng single-handedly.

This is one of the reasons why Master Wuxin temporarily gave up taking action.

"Yes, Daoist Master!"

Seeing this, Wu Yunmi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly introduced, "Young Master Lu, this is Daoist Wuxin, the top disciple of Immortal Master Tianmu!"

"Master Wuxin is not only well-versed in many Taoist arts, but also possesses supernatural abilities. When the Wuyun tribe suffered from a drought and water shortage, it was he and Immortal Master Tianmu who joined forces to perform magic, ultimately resolving the crisis perfectly...!"

"Resolve the crisis? I doubt it."

Faced with Wu Yunmi's introduction, Lu Feng merely smiled coldly, his gaze shifting back to the arrogant Wuxin Daoist opposite him. "Heh, do you think it's possible that the drought and water shortage that the Wu Yun tribe suffered was all a deliberate conspiracy from beginning to end, and that the culprit is even right in front of us..."

"What did you say?!"

Upon hearing Lu Feng's sarcastic words, Daoist Wuxin's expression darkened, and he flew into a rage, shouting, "Do you know what the consequences will be for offending Immortal Master Tianmu?!"

Master Wuxin's beady green eyes remained fixed on Lu Feng opposite him, his tone full of threat.

Although he was wary of Lu Feng's strength and dared not make a move easily at the moment, it did not mean that he was afraid of Lu Feng.

After all, the barbarians surrounding the altar were all loyal followers of his master, Tianmu, while Lu Feng only had Lu Xiaoxiang as his helper, making the difference in numbers between the two sides enormous.

"Is that so?"

"I'm actually quite curious..."

Despite the threat from Daoist Wuxin, Lu Feng remained calm, clearly not taking the other party seriously.

After all, with absolute strength, the difference in numbers is almost negligible. Even if the other party incites all the warriors of the Wuyun Tribe, they can't do anything to Lu Feng right now!

"Someone come here! Bring me the offerings!"

Seeing that Lu Feng didn't take him seriously at all, Daoist Wuxin was equally angry and immediately waved his hand again.

"As per the Taoist priest's command, offer these sacrificial items!"

As soon as they finished speaking, Wu Yunmi and Wu Yunjie stood up and took their leave. Then, more than a dozen barbarians rushed up to the altar platform. At this moment, everyone was carrying a wooden sedan chair on their shoulders, and their expressions were solemn, which looked rather strange.

Bang!

The wooden sedan chair landed heavily with a crisp thud, revealing the true nature of the "offerings" inside: several nearly rotten, foul-smelling corpses!

"Uh...wow!"

Looking at the several nearly rotten corpses in front of her, Lu Xiaoxiang felt nauseous and immediately turned her head to vomit uncontrollably.

"Are these guys... the beast-hunting guards of the Guo clan of the Northern Wei Kingdom?"

Lu Feng glanced at the rotting corpse inside the wooden sedan chair as well. Although he didn't vomit on the spot, his brows furrowed and a solemn expression appeared. "Strange, weren't these guys supposed to have gone out to hunt demonic beasts? How come they've died in the territory of the Dark Cloud Tribe, and were even picked up by Tianmu and his apprentice as sacrifices...?"

Because these corpses were none other than the Guo family's beast-hunting guards whom they had encountered at the Zhennanguan Fortress!

However, for some unknown reason, these beast-hunting guards not only died in a gruesome manner, but their bodies were also completely disfigured, with only the identification tokens representing the Guo clan's beast-hunting guards remaining at their waists.

"Hehe, I never expected that Young Hero Lu would know this group of fellows. This is truly a surprise to me..."

Seeing that Lu Feng recognized the origins of these rotting corpses at a glance, Daoist Wuxin's lips curled into a sinister smile. "These guys were once the beast-hunting guards of the Guo clan of the Northern Wei Kingdom, but they spoke disrespectfully to Immortal Master Tianmu and even showed contempt for his majesty. As a result, they were cursed by the ancient god and eventually died violently!"

"The curse of the ancient gods, no one can escape it...!"