Chapter 1459: Sow the Cause, Reap the Effect

A vast world force erupted violently, clashing head-on with Qin Xiao's world force.

Boom!

A terrifying ripple spread out, directly sending Qin Zhaoyun and the other two flying.

Caught off guard, the three were severely injured.

Fortunately, they were far enough away; otherwise, even this residual wave would have been enough to kill them.

Such was the ferocity of a battle between Divine Lord realm experts!

Qin Xiao's gaze sharpened, revealing an extremely surprised expression.

Qin Xiao said in astonishment, "It's actually you!"

The newcomer said indifferently, "Who else did you think it would be?"

Qin Xiao shook his head with a smile and said, "I didn't expect that Han Tian wouldn't break through first, but you did. It really surprises me! No wonder you've been in seclusion for so many years—you were actually striving for the Divine Lord realm!"

Qin Zhaoyun and the other two stared at the figure standing opposite Qin Xiao, their shock beyond measure.

They never dreamed that this person had actually broken through to the Divine Lord realm!

Within Wumeng Royal City, there were four half-step Divine Lord experts.

Everyone believed that these four half-step Divine Lord experts were the most likely to break through to the Divine Lord realm.

But no one expected that this person had broken through.

This person was none other than Xiao Feng, the chief alchemist of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, who had been in seclusion for decades.

Decades of seclusion had made almost everyone forget about this person.

Yet when he emerged from seclusion, he was already on an entirely different level from them.

Qin Zhaoyun and the other two looked at Xiao Feng's figure, their faces full of envy and confusion.

Why was it Xiao Feng, and not them?

Xiao Feng said calmly, "I was able to break through to the Divine Lord realm thanks to Young Friend Ye Yuan. I hope the City Lord will spare Ye Yuan's life for my sake."

At these words, everyone, including Qin Xiao, changed color.

Xiao Feng's breakthrough to the Divine Lord realm was related to Ye Yuan?

No wonder the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion had been protecting Ye Yuan so much—so this was the reason!

Back then, Xiao Feng had personally gone to Guishan City, and after returning, he immediately announced his seclusion.

Could it be... that Ye Yuan truly had such magic power, able to help others break through to the Divine Lord realm?

Qin Zhaoyun and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes burning with fervor.

The Divine Lord realm was extremely tempting to the three of them.

Qin Xiao squinted and said with a faint smile, "According to the Heavenly Emperor's rules, since you've already broken through to the Divine Lord realm, shouldn't you no longer stay in my Wumeng Royal City?"

Xiao Feng's expression darkened. "After this matter is settled, I will leave on my own! But Ye Yuan, I will protect him no matter what!"

Because the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was an external force, naturally it was not allowed to have someone in a city who could threaten the City Lord.

Otherwise, if the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion placed a Divine Lord expert in the royal city, would the City Lord have the final say, or would that Divine Lord?

Qin Xiao said with a smile, "Do you think that just because you've just broken through to the Divine Lord realm, you can act recklessly before this City Lord?"

A dangerous aura emanated from Qin Xiao, causing Xiao Feng's expression to stiffen.

Although Xiao Feng had broken through to the Divine Lord realm, he had only just broken through.

As for Qin Xiao, he had been in the Divine Lord realm for who knows how many years.

If it really came to a fight to the death, Xiao Feng was clearly no match.

Xiao Feng's face darkened. "Just let Ye Yuan go, and you can name your terms!"

Qin Xiao said coolly, "You are not qualified to negotiate with me, the City Lord! Today, you will hand over Ye Yuan whether you like it or not. Otherwise... your Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion might not be able to stay open in Wumeng Royal City."

Xiao Feng realized that Qin Xiao was dead set on not letting Ye Yuan go.

He took a deep breath, and with a thought, he released Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan's vision blurred, and he found himself back in the Tongtian Realm.

In that instant just now, Ye Yuan had been taken into the small world that Xiao Feng had created.

"Brother Xiao! You... you actually broke through!"

Ye Yuan looked at Xiao Feng in surprise. His vision had blurred, and he had ended up in a strange world, not knowing who had saved him.

Now, seeing Xiao Feng, he suddenly understood.

Seeing Xiao Feng release Ye Yuan, Qin Xiao and Qin Zhaoyun were both very pleased.

It seemed that under pressure, he was going to hand over Ye Yuan.

After all, for a mere Insightful Void cultivator, it wasn't worth shutting down the entire Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion!

Xiao Feng smiled at Ye Yuan. "Heh, this is all thanks to you! If you hadn't given me some pointers back then, I'd probably still be groping in the dark!"

Ye Yuan smiled. "Not at all, not at all. It was Brother Xiao's accumulated effort that paid off; I merely added a touch of elegance. Congratulations, Brother Xiao!"

Xiao Feng's expression darkened, and he sighed. "Brother, it's my incompetence. Even though I've broken through to the Divine Lord realm, I'm still powerless today!"

Their exchange stirred up a storm in the hearts of Qin Xiao and the others.

A kid at the Cave Abyss realm giving pointers to a peak Return to Void great expert, and actually helping him break through to the Divine Lord realm?

If they hadn't heard it with their own ears, they would have thought the world had gone mad.

Even Qin Zhaoyun couldn't help but inwardly shout, "Give me some pointers too!"

If he could break through to the Divine Lord realm, he would even be willing to set aside his hatred.

But... under the current circumstances, it was no longer up to him.

Ye Yuan showed no surprise. He smiled and said, "Brother Xiao came to help; I am deeply grateful."

Xiao Feng nodded and turned to Qin Xiao. "From today onward, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will withdraw from Wumeng Royal City! Brother Ye, I'll see you off part of the way. The rest... depends on your fate!"

Ye Yuan's vision blurred, and he was enveloped by a vast world force, flying who knows how far.

This caught Qin Xiao off guard.

"Xiao Feng, you!"

Xiao Feng said calmly, "I may not be your match, but it won't be easy for you to shake me off anytime soon. Besides... do you dare to kill me?"

Qin Xiao was taken aback. He really didn't dare!

Given Qin Xiao's status, killing one or two Return to Void martial artists wouldn't make the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion say much.

But now that Xiao Feng was a Divine Lord realm expert, he was no longer insignificant to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Qin Xiao had always appeared calm and composed, but now his face was extremely ugly.

He hadn't expected Xiao Feng to be so resolute, directly deciding to withdraw the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion from Wumeng Royal City.

Withdrawing from a royal city would be a huge loss for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

"You would make such a decision for a mere Insightful Void junior? Have you lost your mind?" Qin Xiao gritted his teeth.

Xiao Feng said calmly, "A true man does what he should and refrains from what he shouldn't. You reap what you sow. In the past, Ye Yuan helped me break through, so today I repay the favor. How do you know that my actions today won't yield rewards in the future?"

Qin Xiao shuddered, his eyes filled with shock.

"What are you all standing there for? Go after him! I want him alive or dead!" Qin Xiao roared.