Chapter 1264 - 1261: The Second Qin Hou, Temptation!

Bang!

Lu Xiao Yun’s figure fell from mid-air, his foot gouging out two deep pits on the ground, gripping his sword with both hands. The crimson treasure sword in his hand was deeply embedded in the ground, and he stood straight on the plaza, upright like a sword.

Splurt!

Suddenly, a blood arrow shot forth from his chest, spraying four or five meters away. A bloodstain appeared, stretching from his left shoulder to his right abdomen, and in an instant, his clothes were dyed red with blood.

A pair of eyes stared fixedly at Luo Feng, the flames in Lu Xiao Yun’s eyes were like candles in the wind, growing dimmer and dimmer, revealing a multitude of emotions—shock, anger, regret, but overwhelmingly, unwillingness!

He did not understand why, despite his cultivation level surging and consuming the Blood Refining Pill, he would be defeated again, and so effortlessly, not even lasting past three moves!

With a belly full of reluctance and questions, the light in Lu Xiao Yun’s eyes completely vanished, plunging into eternal darkness.

"Both of us are from the Purple Sun School, we could have been friends. It’s a pity..."

Looking at Lu Xiao Yun’s body, Luo Feng shook his head, feeling somewhat sentimental. Coming from the same school, when he first saw Lu Xiao Yun, he respected him, but this respect had evaporated in their subsequent encounters.

As for being able to kill Lu Xiao Yun, Luo Feng was not surprised in the slightest. From the moment he was defeated at the New Dragon List conference, the gap between them widened incessantly, now they were no longer opponents of the same level. Even with the help of the Blood Refining Pill, it remained so. The moment he decided to kill Lu Xiao Yun, the outcome was already predetermined.

Luo Feng thought this way, but others did not.

The nearby Water Cloud Army, and those from the Second Prince’s Mansion who noticed this scene, were all slack-jawed, wide-eyed. Even Elder Hai, who was a second-level True Yuan Realm martial artist, was no exception.

Luo Feng became the first New Dragon, but his fame was recent, many had only heard of him, not seen him, unaware of just how formidable he was; whereas Lu Xiao Yun was the famous Blood Cloud Fire Dragon, renowned throughout the Canglang Dynasty, his name made people tremble.

Yet...

In merely two or three moves, Lu Xiao Yun spilled blood on the spot, dying under Luo Feng’s blade. Many people couldn’t even see clearly what had occurred!

"The Prince indeed has discerning eyes, able to recognize Luo Feng, this gifted child of the heavens. This man is extraordinarily gifted and rare, in the future he will surely bring fame to our Canglang Dynasty across the hundred kingdoms, perhaps he could become a second Out Cloud Country!"

Elder Hai looked at Luo Feng, trembling with excitement; in this world where the strong are revered, strength represents everything. Luo Feng’s achievements related not just to personal honor or disgrace, but could affect his family, even the fate of the entire Canglang Dynasty.

It’s well known, hundreds of years ago, Out Cloud Country was merely an ordinary dynasty, barely stronger than the Canglang Dynasty, and with the emergence of the gifted Qin Hou in Out Cloud Country, the country’s fate transformed as well. Now, Out Cloud Country is the strongest dynasty below the three major dynasties of the hundred kingdoms, flourishing unprecedentedly! All because of Qin Hou.

The Second Prince was slightly lost in thought, then shook his head with a bitter smile, "Elder Hai, you overestimate me. I originally merely thought he was talented, never imagined he’d achieve what he has today. However, you’re right, his future achievements will surely be awe-inspiring, even if not as great as Qin Hou, they won’t be too low. Such a rarity, having talent like his is a blessing for our Canglang Dynasty."

Elder Hai nodded, his gaze filled with admiration, then suddenly glanced afar and said, "I wonder what the various Marquis and Lords will think seeing this scene."

Outside the Second Prince’s Mansion, buildings were filled with numerous figures, their auras deep as the sea, all extremely powerful. Some emitted fluctuations of True Yuan faintly surpassing Lu Xiao Yun, all were prominent figures from the Canglang Dynasty, including five Marquis and twelve Lords. This great duel would determine the next King, they naturally paid close attention.

At this moment, all their eyes focused in the same direction, on Luo Feng inside the plaza.

"Truly a hero emerging in youth."

Upon a towering building, a beautiful woman dressed in colorful attire, with an elegant demeanor, looked at Luo Feng, unabashedly appreciative, chuckling softly, "I heard he became the first New Dragon, I was somewhat doubtful, how a newly inducted disciple from the Golden Palace defeated Jian Wuji, now it seems it was anything but coincidental."

Not far away, the Cold Moon Marquis turned, gazing at the elegant woman, smiling, "To receive praise from the Violet Orchid Marquis, is indeed rare."

The elegant woman smiled charmingly, "Your gaze hasn’t left Luo Feng just now. Your thoughts, others may not know, but I’m clear as can be. I heard yesterday Luo Feng visited Cold Moon Mansion, and you went out to greet him personally, even when the King visited Cold Moon Mansion, you didn’t treat him so importantly. What, you wish him to become your Cold Moon Mansion’s son-in-law?"

"Having seen that recent battle, surely you have similar thoughts."

Cold Moon Marquis smiled, suddenly realizing, "Almost forgot, your mansion is all sons."

The elegant woman did not refute, suddenly shifting her gaze, glancing at a few figures afar, saying meaningfully, "I wonder what that old fellow Tiger Soldiers Marquis thinks now. He’s been persistently supporting the Crown Prince. If not for him, things wouldn’t have become so troublesome."

"What else can he think? Now Luo Feng has slain Lu Xiao Yun, the Crown Prince’s defeat is certain, Tiger Soldiers Marquis, that quick-witted person, is surely thinking of how to shift with the winds." Cold Moon Marquis smirked disdainfully.

"All this thanks to Luo Feng." The elegant woman exhaled slowly, she and Cold Moon Marquis both supported the Second Prince, if the Crown Prince ascended, given the Crown Prince’s disposition, their situation would undoubtedly be awkward.

Inside the Second Prince’s Mansion, after Luo Feng slew Lu Xiao Yun, his eyes turned towards the Crown Prince.

The confidence on the Crown Prince’s face was long gone, swept by Luo Feng’s gaze, his complexion instantly changed, pale as paper.

Originally believing with Lu Xiao Yun as his trump card, killing the Second Prince was foolproof. Even if Luo Feng appeared, the Crown Prince believed with today’s strength of Lu Xiao Yun, and the Blood Refining Pill, he should also be able to win. For this, he even felt fortunate to have given the Blood Refining Pill to Lu Xiao Yun.

However, developments were entirely unforeseen, in less than three moves, Lu Xiao Yun was defeated and killed, utterly ruined.

"Could it be Blood Crow Elder also..."

A horrifying thought flashed through the Crown Prince’s mind, yet now he no longer had the inclination to concern himself with Blood Crow Elder’s life or death, as Luo Feng was already approaching step by step.

"Luo Feng, it’s better to resolve enmities instead of creating them; killing me won’t benefit you at all. How about we call it even between us? Help me ascend, I’ll make you a Marquis, give you martial arts techniques, rare treasures, spirit weapons, beauties, all at your disposal. I can even allow you to cultivate at the medium Yuan Spirit Vein source within Azure Sky City’s center."

Swallowing a mouthful, the Crown Prince looked at Luo Feng with fright, tempting him with enticing offers.

Martial Artists all pursue power, he believed with such enormous benefits, Luo Feng had no reason to refuse.