EBE #719 - Unreasonable
#719 - Unreasonable
The giant firebird snorted coldly and said, "I don't trust you humans, you're all cunning. If I hadn't appeared suddenly, your conspiracy would have succeeded. There's a saying among you humans, ‘riches are found in danger.’ Since you're seeking death, I'll grant it to you!"
Having said that, it spat out a mouthful of flames, directly sweeping towards the two of them.
The two of them immediately shot off in two different directions, no longer able to care about their disciples.
The big-nosed Nascent Soul Stage One, Ma Zhiping, was faster, like a shooting star; the big-eyed Nascent Soul Stage One, Qiao Asan, was slightly slower, but also extraordinary. It was indeed difficult for the firebird to keep both of them.
After all, at this critical moment of life and death, they had already brought out all their trump cards.
The Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird, left with no choice, could only transform into a fiery rocket, directly entangling the big-eyed Nascent Soul Stage One, Qiao Asan. The other fiery line was barely dodged by the big-nosed Nascent Soul Stage One, Ma Zhiping.
It had no choice but to first drag the big-eyed Qiao Asan in front of it.
But at this moment, the big-nosed Nascent Soul Stage One, Ma Zhiping, suddenly flew backward, spitting out blood.
In front of him, a Nascent Soul Stage Two human cultivator had actually appeared, his black robe fluttering in the wind, the flames not touching his body.
This sudden change caused the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird to be stunned.
With its powerful divine sense, it had always been rampant and unimpeded, never having imagined that it would capsize in a gutter today, failing to detect a hidden human cultivator.
This person's attack was decisive and exceptionally ruthless, leaving no room for maneuver. Although his cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul Stage Two, he gave people a feeling of being as deep as the sea and unfathomable, causing the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird's heart to tighten and feel a chill.
At that moment, Qiao Asan only felt the world spinning. With the opponent's attack, he flew out like a kite with a broken string, his nascent soul trembling, the nascent soul in his body almost collapsing, his foundation completely destroyed, and life and death hanging by a thread.
He barely stabilized his figure, his gaze filled with disbelief and despair as he looked at Li Chengfeng, who was standing leisurely with his hands behind his back, his voice filled with resentment and unwillingness: "Human cultivator, we have always kept to ourselves, why do you want to kill me?"
Li Chengfeng's face was stern, but his brow revealed a sense of righteousness. He slowly opened his mouth, his voice low and firm: "In my life, I hate those who use plots and schemes, those who are despicable and shameless.
Your actions are truly intolerable to heaven and earth, so I'm taking action to teach you a lesson.
Furthermore, I have some past friendship with this Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird fellow Daoist. Seeing that its heart is filled with unresolved knots, I should uphold justice and speak out, how can I stand idly by?"
Upon hearing this, a look of astonishment flashed in Qiao Asan's eyes, which then turned into a complex expression of anger and despair. He hissed, "You… you actually have a connection with a demon beast?
I don't care what your ulterior motives are, today's matter means you have become the common enemy of the Endless Sea of Fire! When that time comes, even if you go to heaven or earth, don't even think about escaping my clan's pursuit!"
Li Chengfeng laughed loudly, his voice echoing in all directions, saying: "You speak so presumptuously. A mere Endless Sea of Fire, even if it's ten thousand miles away, how can it trap me? Such words are truly a daydream, only adding to the laughter!"
The Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird, Lie Shuang'er, upon hearing these words, was consumed by anger. With a spread of her wings, nine-colored flames soared into the sky, illuminating the surroundings as if in a dream. She shouted sharply, "You humans are cunning and fickle, sacrificing your companions to gain trust. Such actions are truly disgusting!
No matter what your plans are, don't even think about leaving this place alive today!"
The nine-colored flames in her eyes burned fiercely, and a strong aura of slaughter surged towards Li Chengfeng like a tide, as if to tear him to pieces.
Li Chengfeng's heart trembled. He didn't expect that his help would be met with such treatment.
He originally wanted to get closer to the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird, but he didn't expect the other party to not appreciate it at all, but instead become even more angry.
He sighed secretly in his heart, but his face still maintained a calm expression, and the look in his eyes towards the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird contained a bit more helplessness and regret.
Qiao Asan, seeing this, laughed loudly, his voice full of triumph and madness: "Now you know how unreasonable this Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird is, right?
It simply won't listen to your sweet words. You want to sell favors and gain benefits in front of it? You're simply daydreaming! Although I will die now, you will step into the Yellow Springs even sooner!"
Li Chengfeng glanced coldly at Qiao Asan, as if looking at a dying man. He said indifferently, "That's the thinking of a useless person. I, Li Chengfeng, always do things with absolute certainty. If I didn't have full confidence, why would I show myself? You're truly unbearably noisy!"
After saying that, he looked at the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird with bright eyes, his voice filled with an unquestionable majesty: "You little bird, you really don't understand human relationships.
Since that's the case, let me teach you a good lesson and let you know what the true path of the strong is!"
The little Nine Xuan Firebird, Lie Wenxiu, although the edges of her wings were stained with spots of blood, still couldn't hide the incomprehension and innocence in her eyes. She quietly stared at Li Chengfeng, her clear eyes seeming to reflect the kindness and warmth of the human world.
Regarding Li Chengfeng's assistance, a strange feeling of gratitude and doubt welled up in her heart. She secretly pondered: "This person is so sincere to me, why should I be wary? Is mother's actions a misunderstanding?"
So, she mustered her courage, gently turned her head, and looked at her majestic yet loving mother—the Nine Xuan Blazing Flame Bird, Lie Shuang'er.
Lie Wenxiu's voice carried a hint of childish persistence: "Mother, why do you want to attack this human benefactor? Not only has he not harmed me, but he has also lent a helping hand. How can such kindness be judged with malice?"
Lie Shuang'er, upon hearing this, had a complex expression. A trace of the vicissitudes of time and vigilance flashed in the depths of her eyes. She sighed softly, her tone carrying an unquestionable authority: "Wenxiu, you are still young and don't understand the dangers of the world.
Everything I have seen and heard in my life tells you that the human heart is far more elusive than this Nine Xuan Fire.
These humans, seemingly gentle and refined, are actually hiding their true intentions and are good at disguising themselves.
The three of them, seemingly unrelated, may actually have colluded long ago, only to deceive our trust and plot for our treasures and bodies."
Speaking of which, Lie Shuang'er's tone became even more severe, her gaze like a torch, staring directly at Li Chengfeng's direction: "Look at that kid, although he seems innocent at the moment, the cunning of the world is often hidden beneath the ordinary.
Our feathers, flames, and even bloodlines, are extremely precious refining materials in their eyes.
Wenxiu, now that you have ascended to the position of Demon King, you should understand even more that every step on this world's path must be taken with caution. Do not easily believe those false smiles."
After saying that, Lie Shuang'er suddenly shook her wings, and the nine-colored flames around her surged, as if the Milky Way above the nine heavens was pouring down, heavy and fiery, instantly scorching the space into distortion.
She took a deep breath, her figure transformed into a dazzling stream of light, and the nine-colored flames, like raging waves, suddenly swept towards Li Chengfeng, vowing to burn all conspiracies and falsehoods to ashes in this raging flame.