Long Qu Borrows Swords!

*Boom!* A terrifying beam of golden sword light bloomed from the void. "Explain my ass!" *Thud!* Xiao Chen flicked his blood-red spear with one hand, violently batting away the incoming sword light. Yet the surging blast still threw him back several hundred zhang. Turning his head, he roared, "Second Brother, you're really going all out! You even unleashed your sword intent!" *Boom!* Xiao Chen twisted his body as the Blood God Spear slid sharply through his palm. Wheeling the spearhead around, he thrust violently forward! The sword light shattered, sinister ghostly qi swirling through the void. Xiao Chen fumed in exasperation, "Are you serious?! You even unleashed your ghost hand!" "Second Bro-in-law... uh... wait, that's not right! Qing'er is your sister!" "Second Brother... Second Brother, Second Brother!" Ye Feng had been seeing red from sheer fury, and only now did his mind catch up. "I treat you like a brother, and you want to be my brother-in-law?!" *Whoosh!* Seeing the void violently churning around Ye Feng, Xiao Chen hurriedly thrust his spear through the void and dove inside. Before disappearing, he didn't forget to turn and wink at the girl whose pretty face was burning red, the corners of his mouth curving slightly. "Qing'er, wait for me to come back!" Ye Feng stared at the sealing rift, only to turn and catch the blushing girl nodding with a soft "Mm." This sight infuriated Ye Feng all the more. He sheathed his sword with a cold snort, while Ye Qing'er stiffened her neck without saying a word, staring right back at him with her large eyes. Just as Ye Feng opened his mouth to say something, however, Lu Kangnian suddenly flickered to his side, bringing Qin Xian with him. Ye Feng paused, startled. "It's nothing, Sect Master. I was just teaching that kid a lesson..." To his surprise, Lu Kangnian said with a solemn expression, "This has nothing to do with you fighting. Someone is coming." Ye Feng's hand unconsciously crept onto his scabbard. "Who?" he whispered. Maintaining an impassive expression, Lu Kangnian led Ye Feng and Cao Yan outward, transmitting his voice in a low rumble: "Long Qu!" Ye Feng's brows furrowed instantly upon hearing this. Every word Lu Kangnian uttered was laden with gravity. Yet in his memory, the Northern Heavenly King, Long Qu, was a decent man whose attitude toward the Great Xia Sword Sect had always been quite cordial. Beside them, Cao Yan knew very little about this person. Only after Ye Feng explained did he understand what was going on. Just then, Lu Kangnian's voice transmission sounded again: "Ever since Guanqi made a name for himself out in the world, the sect's standing has risen alongside him. "Furthermore, with the Tianji Pavilion secretly funneling resources to us behind the scenes, the sect was able to attain such thriving prosperity. "However... an excess of resources has also attracted much covetousness, and Long Qu is one of those eyeing us!" Ye Feng narrowed his eyes, a glint of cold light flashing in them as he sneered, "What has he set his sights on?" Lu Kangnian narrowed his eyes as well, sneering, "The Seven Peaks Swords. They are, after all, seven ancient treasure-grade swords. Still, he hasn't resorted to brute force yet." *Buzz—!* The four soon arrived before the sect's defensive barrier. Ye Feng also laid eyes once more upon this Northern Region Heavenly King of the Qingyun Continent. The first time he had seen Long Qu was during the Hundred Sects Competition. Back then, Long Qu, as a middle Soul Formation Realm cultivator, had been a towering, untouchable figure in their eyes. Even a casual bestowal of a sliver of divine sense or a cultivation method had been cherished by them as an invaluable treasure. *Buzz!* Outside the barrier, the firmament split open, and a man clad in flowing golden robes slowly stepped out from the void. He still wore short black hair. His nose was sharp and tall, his lips somewhat thick. His features were resolute, his tiger-like eyes shining with vigor, while his cheeks were covered in crisscrossing scars. A single glance was enough to tell he was not a man to be trifled with. At this moment, Long Qu's lips curled slightly, but upon seeing the thick barrier, a glint of cold light flickered through his eyes. Sneering at the few people inside the barrier, he said in a chilling voice, "What? It seems the Great Xia Sword Sect doesn't welcome me... "Even raising your sect-protecting barrier." As he spoke, a turbulent pressure surged around him, sending ripples across the barrier and causing it to shudder violently. Long Qu's hands hung loosely, hidden within his wide sleeves. Hearing this, Ye Feng narrowed his eyes and muttered softly, "A mere early Void Refinement dares to act so insolently!" Lu Kangnian raised a hand to hold Ye Feng back. Putting on a slightly apologetic expression, he first cupped his hands in greeting before speaking: "I must ask the Heavenly King for your understanding. At this moment, disciples of our sect are breaking through their realms en masse, and an important individual is in seclusion. It truly is inconvenient." Both men knew full well what game the other was playing. Long Qu took a slow step forward, his terrifying pressure pressing into the barrier until it dented inward! The entire barrier trembled violently, teetering on the verge of shattering. Ye Feng abruptly lunged forward, placing himself between the two parties. With his cheek pressed right against the barrier, barely three inches from Long Qu's face, he stared at the man with glacial eyes. Resting his right hand on the sword hilt at his waist, he spoke in an even voice: "Apologies. The sect is not receiving guests right now. Northern Heavenly King, please turn back." As he spoke, a far more powerful pressure erupted from within him to hold the man at bay. It did not overpower him excessively, yet yielded not an inch. Looking at the blonde youth before him with a mole on the bridge of his nose, Long Qu narrowed his eyes, as if recalling something. Clasping his hands behind his back, he leaned down toward Ye Feng's face, looking him up and down with utter contempt. "Tsk..." A sneer sounded. Cao Yan clearly saw ghostly qi surge over Ye Feng's right hand, only for Ye Feng to suppress it. Long Qu scoffed, "If I recall correctly... you took part in that Hundred Sects Competition back then as well, didn't you? "Tsk, tsk. Who would have thought that in just a few short years, a little brat like you would grow to this extent? "Such speed... is truly frightening..." At that point, Long Qu suddenly reached through the barrier and slapped Ye Feng's cheek. *Smack! Smack, smack!* Cao Yan's expression darkened abruptly. Flames flared over his fist, and tilting his head, he made no effort to conceal the murderous intent in his eyes. Ye Feng slowly raised his left hand, signaling Cao Yan to stay still. Seeing this, Long Qu couldn't help letting out a cold laugh. "What? Want to fight? "Hahahahaha! You couldn't possibly think... you're that mysterious powerhouse who slaughtered the Southern Heavenly King of the Xuanmen Domain, could you? "Hahahahahaha! How absurd." Glancing at the arrogant man, Cao Yan couldn't help pitying him in his heart... The man had only broken through to the Void Refining Realm not long ago and couldn't sense in the slightest how much stronger Ye Feng's aura was compared to his own. He still thought Ye Feng was only at the late Soul Formation Realm, barely holding on against the pressure he believed to be unmatched. Seeing that Ye Feng offered no resistance—his cheek swelling red and high—Long Qu turned an arrogant gaze upon Lu Kangnian. "Lu Kangnian, I have told you... I only wish to borrow the swords. This is the last time I come. "I hear your sect's Li Guanqi has returned as well. They say he carries a sword casket containing two blades of exceptional grade."