Chapter 26: The Sudden Appearance of the Seven-Severed Yin Corpse

*Cough!*

Within the ancestral tomb of the Xiao family, a mouthful of fresh blood burst forth from Mu Feng. The blood that dripped to the ground was not warm but instead emitted a chilling coldness.

“I never expected the Celestial Void Purple Flame to be so overwhelming; even the vital energy within me struggles to suppress it.”

Mu Feng furrowed his brows tightly. Despite mobilizing the spiritual energy throughout his body, he found it difficult to control the Celestial Void Purple Flame. If this continued, he feared it would corrode him to death.

Witnessing this, the stout man couldn’t help but sweat nervously, his eyes fixed intently on Mu Feng. He was already calculating, in secret, how he might save Mu Feng if things took a turn for the worse.

Meanwhile, Mu Feng’s eyebrows, hair, and lips were all coated with a layer of white frost, emitting wisps of white mist.

*Buzz!*

At that moment, the long sword by his ear suddenly vibrated. As if sensing Mu Feng’s peril, it sprang forth on its own, circling protectively around him. Soft, gentle spiritual energy radiated from the sword, shielding Mu Feng.

The fairy’s eyes flickered with surprise. “Th-this... This can’t be real!” Although cultivating one’s body to nurture a sword could indeed awaken its spirit and even grant it intelligence, Mu Feng’s swordsmanship was only at the first level. How could the sword jump out by itself to protect its master?

“Could it be that this boy is truly a peerless prodigy? To have reached this stage at such a young age is terrifying. Even those in the Celestial Realm haven’t achieved this,” the fairy murmured with suspicion as she observed Mu Feng.

With the sword’s spiritual energy supporting him, the chill within Mu Feng’s body was gradually suppressed. The domineering power of the Celestial Void Purple Flame began to be absorbed into his body.

Entering the sixth level of the Spiritual Realm.

Advancing to the seventh level.

The divine fire’s power was immense. In just a short moment, Mu Feng broke through two levels in succession.

“Incredible! Advancing two levels in a row, no wonder you’re the big brother!” The stout man clenched his fists with admiration gleaming in his eyes.

*Boom!*

A shockwave erupted, countless overwhelming forces radiating outward from Mu Feng. The countless flames burning around him were all absorbed back into his body at that moment.

He reached the eighth level of the Spiritual Realm!

The stout man stood frozen, stunned for a long time, unable to recover. Breaking through three levels in such a brief span was an exceedingly rare feat even in the Snow Moon Dynasty.

At that moment, Mu Feng slowly opened his eyes. Within them, purple flames flickered gently. Lifting his hand slightly, a flame gathered in his palm, exuding an endless chill.

Though bearing divine fire, Mu Feng’s demeanor at this moment was chillingly fearsome.

The stout man watched from afar, feeling a coldness emanating from Mu Feng’s entire body that sent shivers down his spine.

“Success!”

“Big brother, you succeeded!”

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The next moment, the stout man ran toward Mu Feng, his eyes shining with utmost admiration.

Mu Feng smiled faintly. “It was just luck, really. Thanks to the Celestial Void Purple Flame, I managed to break through three levels in succession. The harvest this time is quite substantial.”

“Substantial harvest? If it weren’t for your weapon protecting you at the critical moment, you wouldn’t even be alive to talk about it,” the fairy scolded him sharply, clearly furious at Mu Feng’s reckless behavior.

Mu Feng could only smile awkwardly, saying no more.

“Since this matter is settled, we should leave. Your father’s illness is still waiting for you to cure it.”

Patting the stout man’s shoulder, Mu Feng stepped out of the tomb.

Just as they were about to depart, Mu Feng suddenly stopped and looked at the stout man beside him.

“How many life-saving explosive jade talismans do you have left?”

“Only one,” the stout man said, pulling a talisman from his bosom and opening his palm.

Realizing what Mu Feng intended, he timidly asked, “Big brother, the dead deserve respect. What you’re doing seems a bit inappropriate.”

“Inappropriate? Perfect! This is the first grand gift I’m giving the Xiao family. There will be many more to come,” Mu Feng said with a smile, snatching the talisman and tossing it lightly behind him.

In the next instant, a tremendous explosion echoed. Countless rocks collapsed, completely destroying the entire Xiao family ancestral tomb.

Rain fell gently from the sky, thick clouds covering the heavens.

“This is enough. The storm will soon turn into a heavy downpour. You should hurry back,” Mu Feng refused the stout man’s offer to accompany him further.

The stout man looked at Mu Feng reluctantly, tears welling in his eyes. “Big brother, once I cure my father’s illness, I’ll come find you. Don’t forget me.”

Watching the man behaving like a doting spouse, Mu Feng couldn’t help but roll his eyes and give him a playful kick on the backside.

“Go on, take the Fire Spirit Stone and save your father. No more nonsense.”

Hearing this, the stout man wiped away his tears, bowed respectfully to Mu Feng, and turned to leave.

Watching his departing figure, Mu Feng sighed deeply. The stout man still had a chance to save his father, but he himself, at this point, couldn’t even trace the culprit’s whereabouts.

Recalling that terrifying scene from before, Mu Feng didn’t want to confront it even now. Those people were too formidable.

Celestial Realm? Spiritual Wheel Realm? Or even stronger?

“What are you thinking? Hurry up and go.”

A sudden voice interrupted Mu Feng’s reverie.

“What’s the rush? Really...” Mu Feng said with a sigh.

“Hmph! If you’re reckless like this again, I won’t care about you anymore. If you die, I’ll find someone else to resurrect me,” the fairy said resolutely, hands on her hips, tapping Mu Feng’s head.

“Alright, alright, I promise I won’t be so reckless in the future,” Mu Feng sighed.

Suddenly, he sensed a familiar aura rapidly approaching him.

“Fairy, do you sense something?”

“Seems like it, a very familiar feeling... it’s like...”

The Seven Absolute Corpse!

Realizing this, Mu Feng’s expression changed drastically.

In the next instant, a gray shadow dashed toward him with razor-sharp claws aimed straight at his chest. The speed was so swift that even Mu Feng barely had time to react.

“Spirit Shadow Transit!”

Twisting his body, Mu Feng landed several yards away, cold sweat covering him as he faced the Seven Absolute Corpse.

“Why did it get attracted here?”

“It must be because you made too much noise absorbing the Celestial Void Purple Flame,” the fairy said.

*Whoosh—*

The Seven Absolute Corpse launched another attack, even more fierce and swift than before. Mu Feng had no time to evade.

“Quick, activate the Celestial Void Purple Flame! It can counter all evil spirits!”

*Boom!*

Purple flames burst from Mu Feng’s body, striking the Seven Absolute Corpse. The impact sent the corpse staggering backward.

Mu Feng surged forward; his sword followed the momentum. A strike cloaked in Celestial Void Purple Flame slammed fiercely onto the Seven Absolute Corpse.

He thought such a powerful blow would sever its head, but unexpectedly, the sword only left a shallow mark on the corpse’s neck.

*Crash!*

Thunder roared as heavy rain poured down. The faint mark was soon washed away without a trace.

“So tough!” Mu Feng exclaimed, kicking the Seven Absolute Corpse. Using the force, he retreated quickly, running backward.

But the speed of the Spiritual Realm could never match the Seven Absolute Corpse’s strength, which was comparable to the Celestial Realm.

In just moments, the corpse caught up to Mu Feng’s side.

“Fairy, what should we do?”

“We really can’t run anymore.”

Mu Feng said helplessly.

“There’s still one way.”

“What way?”

The fairy pointed to the thunderous sky.

“Let it be struck by lightning.”