Chapter 732 - 752: Frenzied Slaughter (Part 1)
Lin Feng touched the body of the Sword Spirit and discovered it had a real sensation, though faint and almost nonexistent, which made him feel strange.
"This, what exactly is going on? Are you about to regain your body?" Lin Feng exclaimed in surprise.
"Haha, how could that be? I need your help to restore my body. Currently, you can feel a little because you’ve broken through to the Saint Martial Realm. My body can recover to one-third of its state. As for Chu Qing holding onto me, it’s because she is an Artifact Spirit; we share a common characteristic, which you’ll understand later," the Sword Spirit responded with a smile.
Lin Feng’s heart suddenly stirred, and he immediately embraced the Sword Spirit. Although the feeling was elusive, it was somewhat real, fulfilling Lin Feng’s long-held wish to hold the Sword Spirit close.
The Sword Spirit didn’t resist but quietly snuggled into Lin Feng’s embrace. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time. If her body were fully restored right now, she wouldn’t hesitate to give Lin Feng her first kiss.
"Sister Yue’Er, I will definitely help you regain your body. Although I don’t know if you’ll leave me once you do, I believe that even if you leave, I can bring you back because I have a heart that loves you," Lin Feng said.
"Let’s talk about the future later. You’ve already broken through your realm, and now is the time to complete your task in the Netherworld. Although the Netherworld Purple Orchid is rare, I believe you can obtain a considerable amount," the Sword Spirit spoke softly.
A mountain breeze blew, carrying a faint fragrance into Lin Feng’s nose—a scent so faint and unique that once smelled, it wouldn’t be forgotten. Lin Feng then released the Sword Spirit and said, "For you, no matter how hard or difficult it is, I’ll do it. Let’s go and see how Kong Feifei has slain those Ghost Race people."
The Sword Spirit nodded, and then Lin Feng took hold of Sword Spirit and Chu Qingyu, flying into the sky together. "Big Brother, why is there no sun here? The plants aren’t even green. What kind of place is this?" Chu Qing asked at that moment.
"This is the Netherworld, a place without moon, stars, or sun, but the people here are very powerful. Qing’er, you must be careful and not run around, understand?" Lin Feng said.
"Of course, I won’t run around. I’ll stay with Big Brother, but this place really isn’t fun. When are we going back?" Chu Qing asked, with a somewhat depressed expression on her face.
"Once Big Brother completes the task, we’ll go back. Right now, Big Brother needs your help. By the way, Qing’er, how far can your Divine Sense perceive now?" Lin Feng asked.
"Well, I can see this entire place, although don’t mention that it’s much larger than the Divine Battlefield. There are places with restrictions that my Divine Sense can’t penetrate," Chu Qing said.
This shocked Lin Feng. The Sword Spirit’s Divine Sense could only observe one-third of the Land of the Dead, yet she could see it all, illustrating the strength of her Divine Sense.
But thinking carefully, it was quite normal. The Wind Stabilizing Pearl’s Artifact Spirit had existed for millions of years and could form a physical body directly, showing its simplicity. With her help, Lin Feng could be like a tiger with wings added in the Netherworld.
And most importantly, she had the ability to immobilize opponents. If they encountered a strong enemy, even if he could not defeat them, she could help him slaughter them.
"Big Brother, tell me how Qing’er can help you. Whatever Qing’er can do, surely will!" Chu Qing immediately asked, feeling delighted to be of assistance to Lin Feng.
"In the Land of the Dead, many of the Ghost Race have dense Ghost Qi, which is easy to identify. Please survey this area of several thousand miles to locate where they concentrate. Big Brother intends to seize their Wooden Tokens," Lin Feng said.
"Ghost Qi? What is Ghost Qi?" Chu Qing asked with some confusion.
Subsequently, Lin Feng wanted to envelop himself with Ghost Qi, but he found that the previously absorbed Ghost Qi had vanished, perhaps due to his realm breakthrough, suggesting he needed to absorb more.
"Ghost Qi is a kind of aura from the Ghost Race; many of them are very ugly and easy to recognize. I believe with Qing’er’s abilities, they will be found easily," Lin Feng replied, unsure how to respond.
Chu Qing said nothing more; from between her brows, a cyan light rapidly shot out. After a few breaths, she said, "Big Brother, about a thousand miles ahead, there are many people like you described; should we go and have a look?"
To instantly inspect things a thousand miles away indeed demonstrated Chu Qing’s strong Divine Sense. Lin Feng immediately took the two, executing an instant teleportation. With his Saint Martial Realm strength, the teleportation range was expanded, reaching the thousand-mile distance in the blink of an eye, which seemed incredible.
Standing silently in the air, Lin Feng and the others observed below, where about a hundred Ghost Race individuals were engaged in mutual combat. It was apparent two groups had encountered each other, fighting over the Wooden Tokens.
"Stay here while I go absorb a bit of Ghost Qi!" Lin Feng said, and then his figure flashed to the battleground below.
Many ignored Lin Feng’s arrival, as everyone was fighting to the death, with no time to worry about him. Naturally, only those around Lin Feng noticed him, since he appeared suddenly, which was peculiar.
Without immediately slaughtering the Ghost Race, Lin Feng applied the Star Absorption Technique, fiercely extracting from a Ghost Race individual. With his increased strength, the technique’s power expanded, ensuring the victim couldn’t escape, and the absorption speed soared. Within a minute, the Ghost Qi and Energy were drained dry.
Being drained meant death; within half an incense’s time, Lin Feng had absorbed more than ten Ghost Race members, and dense Ghost Qi appeared around him. But the fighting ceased, as combatants realized a common enemy had arrived.
At this moment, a Ghost Race member asked Lin Feng, "Who are you? Why are you absorbing our Ghost Qi?"
Such foolish words prompted Lin Feng to smile, "Who I am needn’t concern you, as you will all die here—knowing would only bring more sorrow!"
The arrogance in his words made all Ghost Race members show disdain yet given the strength he exhibited by swiftly finishing Ghost Race individuals, they felt fear; none dared approach Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, no need to waste words with them. Now that you’ve broken through to the Saint Martial Realm, why not test your current attack power?" At this moment, Sword Spirit’s voice echoed in Lin Feng’s ears.
Lin Feng smiled slightly, "It’s time to see the current power of the Celestial Slash!" With that, he swiftly retreated, appearing a hundred meters away, then the Cyan Frost Sword appeared in his hand, and with a domineering force, the Celestial Slash was executed instantly...
