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"Who are you?" Xu Ping’an looked at the newcomer, his eyes filled with added vigilance.
The person looked to be about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, but his cultivation had already reached the Eleventh Rank of the Second Layer Realm.
His aura was terrifying, carrying an extremely strong oppressive force.
Even without deliberately releasing his might, the air around him was naturally displaced.
This individual’s combat power was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
This could be discerned from the proud smile at the corner of the youth’s mouth.
"Xing Feng of the Heaven Inquiring Pavilion," the youth said with a smile.
"Xing Feng? The eighteenth-ranked genius, Xing Feng?" A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Ping’an’s eyes.
He hadn’t expected the person before him to be Xing Feng, ranked eighteenth on the genius list.
"That’s right, it is I. The Heaven Immortal Emperor is my master," the youth said with a light laugh.
Xu Ping’an’s expression turned somber; it seemed that not only was Xing Feng extraordinarily talented, but he also held a very high position in the Immortal Hall.
And he must be the foremost genius of the Immortal Hall, right?
With that thought, Xu Ping’an grew even more solemn.
If a fight really broke out, he might not truly be his opponent.
"What is your purpose in looking for me?" Xu Ping’an asked.
Although the other party was powerful, Xu Ping’an wasn’t scared to that extent.
"I’m here to give you a warning. Stay away from Yu Xianlan and Du Bingxin, or I will ensure you cannot leave Hanging City alive," Xing Feng said with a cold sneer.
"Are you sure you can kill me?" Xu Ping’an understood.
This was because of his proximity to Yu Xianlan and Du Bingxin.
It looked like the other party knew about the incident where Du Bingxin and Yu Xianlan had stood up for him before and hence came out to warn him.
He just hadn’t expected this guy to be so domineering, actually setting his sights on both Yu Xianlan and Du Bingxin.
"You can try. I know you’re ranked twenty-ninth on the genius list and possess some strength; I also know you have the power comparable to the Eleventh Rank while at the Ninth Rank, but so what? In my eyes, you’re no different from the ordinary trash," Xing Feng said arrogantly.
After he finished speaking, he took a step forward, and a terrifying aura burst forth from his body.
In an instant, Xu Ping’an felt as if he was facing death itself, enveloped by a terrifying aura of death.
That feeling was as if the person before him was a powerful Death Walker, capable of taking his life at any moment.
"The Death Dao Principle?" Xu Ping’an was surprised in his heart.
He knew the fear of death he felt was not due to cowardice, but rather the influence of the Death Dao Principle.
Very strong, the one who could master this Dao Principle was definitely powerful.
The Death Dao Principle was already considered a Superior Grade among the Second Grade Dao Principles.
Under the influence of this aura of death, he even felt his lifespan rapidly draining away.
Fighting with such a person, you might die before the battle is over, your life completely extinguished.
Furthermore, as your life continued to drain away, your strength would also be weakened.
It could be said that Xing Feng’s strength was not ordinarily formidable.
"Now you must be imagining how easy it would be for me to crush you to death like an ant, kid. I’ll say it one more time, Yu Xianlan and Du Bingxin are both people I’ve taken an interest in. If you dare to get close again, I’ll make your death miserable— not just you, but also those ants who came with you from the Lower Realm will die," Xing Feng threatened.
"Is that so? Then I would like to see whether your Death Dao Principle can kill me," Xu Ping’an’s eyes were fierce.
He wasn’t afraid of Xing Feng’s threats, but Xing Feng had even dared to use the lives of Tang Qingyu, Song Lingxue, and the others as leverage.
This had crossed his bottom line.
"It seems you do not know what’s good for you. Since that’s the case, today I will let you experience the terror of life slipping away," Xing Feng snorted coldly. The power of Dao Principles erupted in an instant, and he was about to strike.
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Xu Ping’an’s eyes instantly became sharp, and he clenched his fist, ready to utilize the Demon Elephant Tri-Transformation.
Once they clashed, he must kill his opponent in the shortest time possible, or else he would be the one to die.
"Stop, Xing Feng, what do you think you’re doing?"
Just then, a thunderous shout rang out.
Yu Xianlan walked out from the giant tower.
Accompanying her was an extremely beautiful and enchanting middle-aged woman.
The middle-aged woman was dressed in purple silk palace attire, with a slender and graceful figure, exuding extreme elegance and authority.
The middle-aged woman glanced at Xu Ping’an, then her eyes turned cold as she looked towards Xing Feng.
Seeing the middle-aged woman, Xing Feng was momentarily stunned, then quickly restrained his aura and respectfully saluted, "I have seen the Immortal Empress."
"Xing Feng, private fighting is forbidden in front of Qingtian Palace, what were you doing just now?" the middle-aged woman asked, her voice dignified and melodious.
"To reply to the Immortal Empress, I was itching for a fight and wished to spar with this individual. I forgot the rules of Qingtian Palace. Please forgive me, Immortal Empress," Xing Feng said.
Although his father was also an Immortal Emperor, he wasn’t so arrogant as to dismiss the Immortal Empress.
Even his father would have to act courteously on the surface when facing the Immortal Empress.
"Hmph, you clearly wanted to kill him. Xing Feng, Xu Ping’an is my friend. If you dare to harm him, don’t blame me for being unkind," Yu Xianlan said with a cold huff.
Xing Feng’s eyes instantly narrowed, a flash of murderous intent disappearing as quickly as it appeared.
This Yu Xianlan was actually sticking up for Xu Ping’an to such lengths; it was infuriating.
"How could that be, I truly just wanted to spar," responded Xing Feng.
"You may leave. I don’t want to see such an incident ever again," the Immortal Empress said coldly.
"Yes, Immortal Empress," replied Xing Feng.
After he spoke, he glanced at Xu Ping’an as if to say that Xu was lucky this time.
Yu Xianlan was somewhat unwilling.
"Mother, why did you let him go?" Yu Xianlan indignantly asked.
"He didn’t actually make a move. How am I supposed to punish him? Furthermore, his father’s cultivation has already reached the Fourth Layer Peak of the Immortal Emperor Realm. Once he breaks through to the Fifth Layer, the Realm of Dao Integration, even with the Supreme Elder and me together, we might not be able to suppress him. Now is not the time to completely fall out with them," the Immortal Empress explained.
Although Yu Xianlan was upset, she knew that her mother was right.
She then quickly introduced Xu Ping’an to the middle-aged woman saying, "Mother, this is Xu Ping’an, whom I told you about."
"Xu Ping’an, she is my mother, the Immortal Empress of the Immortal Hall," said Yu Xianlan excitedly.
"I have seen the Immortal Empress," Xu Ping’an said respectfully.
Though he couldn’t discern the exact level of cultivation of the middle-aged beauty before him, if he wasn’t mistaken, this Immortal Empress should be around the Fourth Layer of the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Such cultivation was already very strong.
The Immortal Empress looked at Xu Ping’an, her gazes as undisturbed as an ancient well, as if she was taking Xu Ping’an’s measure.
"Mother, he can save father," Yu Xianlan said excitedly.
"I know. Come inside with me. Xianlan, wait outside for a moment, I have something to discuss with him," the Immortal Empress instructed.
"Huh?" Both Xu Ping’an and Yu Xianlan were startled.
"Mother, you wouldn’t harm Xu Ping’an, would you?" Yu Xianlan immediately frowned and asked.
"Rest assured, I will not hurt him; I just have a few questions to ask him," the Immortal Empress replied.
"But..." Yu Xianlan started to say something else.
However, she was stopped by a stern glance from the Immortal Empress.
Helpless, Xu Ping’an had no choice but to follow the Immortal Empress into the grand hall.
