Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled

Chapter 643 - 639: Tang Yunqi Invites Xia Feng to Join Forces

Zhao Ziqi wore a sullen expression as he sneered, "As for your suggestion to sit down and divide the Celestial Pill, let’s not joke about that."

"You and I both know that what comes out of this valley is merely a Fake Celestial Pill. There’s only one true Celestial Pill, and with dozens of families entering this time, not even the Fake Celestial Pill can be divided equally among them, let alone the one true Celestial Pill."

"Your naive idea of ’everyone benefits’ should be put away. Don’t think that just because you have a youthful face, we’re reluctant to make a move on you."

Tang Yunqi sighed slightly, looking at the other with helpless eyes as he softly asked, "So, there’s nothing we can discuss between us?"

Zhao Ziqi’s sneer grew even more pronounced, leaving his meaning unspoken but clear.

Tang Yunqi reluctantly turned his head toward the direction of Xia Feng, raising his voice slightly, "Brother, can we join forces?"

"Our demands aren’t high; we have no desire for the Celestial Pill, and we’re indifferent towards the Fake Celestial Pill, mostly following the elder’s arrangements to resolve the situations arising in the Secret Realm."

"If we team up, I’ll help you seize the Celestial Pill, and you help me deal with those troublesome aliens, how about it?"

He paused and then added, "Of course, if these families try to stop us, you’ll have to lend me a hand. My Tang Family is just a business family and can’t compete with mightier arms."

Before Xia Feng could respond, Zhao Ziqi already wore a look of disdain, "Tang Yunqi, when did you fall to this level?"

"Hidden Clans are aloof from worldly concerns, even the prodigies from the families in the Divine Domain are not taken seriously, let alone these bumpkins from the Lower Realm."

"Even if you’re looking for a partner, you should choose a suitable family. Choosing such people, aren’t you disgracing your own family?"

The other party evidently heard Zhao Ziqi mention their lack of interest in the Celestial Pill, thus considering an alliance with the Tang Family and looking to squeeze out Xia Feng, whom Tang Yunqi was interested in.

The Zhao Family didn’t just talk; they moved directly to handle this group of people.

Several prodigies from the Zhao Family had various Great Dao Rules swirling around them as they charged towards Xia Feng.

Xia Feng’s face sank; he had no desire to be drawn into these Hidden Clans’ disputes, but since they insisted on dragging him in, thinking he might inevitably have to fight a few battles when encountering the Celestial Pill later, he simply released his aura, gripping the Heaven-Burying Sword as he charged forward.

When those Great Dao Rules approached Xia Feng, they were directly intercepted by the Heaven-Burying Sword, and the remaining ripples couldn’t affect the women forming the Ten Extremes Array behind him.

Zhao Ziqi, seeing his first move fail, slightly raised an eyebrow, "To be favored by the Tang Family, you do have some abilities."

As his words fell, he was surrounded by intense Great Dao of Li Huo, rushing towards Xia Feng.

Along with the advancing Great Dao of Li Huo were Zhao Ziqi’s icy words, "Don’t think having an Ancient Divine Artifact makes you formidable. Without sufficient Realm comprehension to support you, even with an Ancient Divine Artifact in hand, it’s just like a child holding gold in a market."

"Let me teach you this lesson well today."

The intense Great Dao of Li Huo made the surrounding air seem to ignite, causing discomfort to the women behind, even with the Ten Extremes Array in operation, and even positioning Zhao Lingxuan at the forefront couldn’t mitigate this discomfort.

Xia Feng’s expression was icy. Though holding the Heaven-Burying Sword, the Great Dao circulating in him was already the Great Dao of Li Huo, seemingly ready to clash head-on with Zhao Ziqi.

Tang Yunqi’s expression showed some concern, seemingly wanting to say something, but he eventually just stood aside, observing both sides’ offensives.

He indeed had a favorable impression of Xia Feng and wanted to collaborate with him, even willing to forgo most of the benefits because their family’s Great Dao of cultivation was relatively rare. But all of this also depended on Xia Feng’s combat power.

If Xia Feng couldn’t even handle Zhao Ziqi, then why should he ally with Xia Feng?

Thinking of this, Tang Yunqi paused any actions to aid Xia Feng, waiting to see the outcome of their confrontations.

Zhao Ziqi’s expression turned colder, sneering out a phrase, "A mantis trying to stop a chariot."

Then the Great Dao of Li Huo from both sides surged even more rapidly, raising the temperature of the entire valley to an unbearable level.

Having waited long enough without seeing his opponent attack, Xia Feng, losing patience, directly infused the Great Dao of Li Huo into the Heaven-Burying Sword and slashed towards Zhao Ziqi.

His Sword Techniques were all learned from the Ancient Divine Hall inside the God Burial Valley, instilled into him by the Ancient Gods depicted on murals, naturally possessing a power much greater than Zhao Ziqi’s.

Not to mention, Zhurong had thrown in a little extra when teaching Xia Feng the Sword Techniques; Xia Feng’s Great Dao of Li Huo was no ordinary Li Huo but carried a trace of Zhurong’s original Li Huo.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Ziqi was engulfed by Xia Feng’s Li Huo. Though the True God Realm Li Huo couldn’t inflict much harm, that trace of Zhurong’s original source left him extraordinarily disheveled, setting him ablaze.

After struggling for quite a while, Zhao Ziqi finally extinguished the Li Huo on him, the look in his eyes towards Xia Feng now bearing some dread.

"I didn’t expect you to have such methods, I underestimated you."

He seemed to want to say more, but Tang Yunqi already stood between them, persuading, "Hey, it’s better to untie a knot than to tie one. Our ultimate goals are similar; there’s no need to make this a fight to the death right here. Why not join forces?"

Xia Feng originally had some goodwill towards Tang Yunqi, but after hearing his words, his expression darkened as well, coldly retorting, "I can’t bear the indulgence of the Tang Family."

His confrontation with Zhao Ziqi ended in his victory, prompting Tang Yunqi’s attempt to smooth over the situation.

If Xia Feng had been on the losing end just now, Tang Yunqi’s current demeanor likely wouldn’t have been so amicable.

Tang Yunqi also sensed Xia Feng’s tone; he opened his mouth to explain his previous actions but, upon reflection, realized his actions indeed seemed easily misunderstood.

Thus, with a look of helplessness, Tang Yunqi stood by Xia Feng’s side, "Alright, if you think peaceful coexistence isn’t possible, then I’m certainly standing on your side."

Xia Feng hadn’t seen Tang Yunqi make any particular moves, yet across from them, Zhao Ziqi looked as though he’d suffered a severe attack, and everyone from the Zhao Family trembled, their eyes towards Tang Yunqi full of rage.

Especially Zhao Ziqi at the forefront, his expression furious as though Tang Yunqi had deeply wronged him.

"Tang Yunqi, you act against our Zhao Family for the sake of this boy. Aren’t you afraid I’ll have a conversation with the elders of your Tang Family about what you’ve done once we’re out?"