Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Leave None Alive
"Cannot come to the Artifact Refining Pavilion within six months?"
Xiao Hanfeng looked baffled, then hurriedly asked, "Brother Feng, could you tell the old man why this is?"
Before Gu Chenfeng could speak, Xin Yue said awkwardly, "Chief, the Steward Elder just punished him with six months’ prohibition from entering the Artifact Refining Pavilion..."
"Mo Qing’s punishment?" Xiao Hanfeng’s elderly face instantly turned dark, angrily asking, "What’s going on?"
Xin Yue then recounted the events in full detail.
After listening, Xiao Hanfeng’s face looked even grimmer.
Xiao Hanfeng’s face turned blue with anger, saying, "Unbelievable! I never expected such a thing to happen at the Artifact Refining Pavilion."
Looking at Gu Chenfeng and his companions, Xiao Hanfeng cupped his hands and said, "I sincerely apologize, on behalf of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, I apologize to you. Brother Feng’s punishment is immediately voided."
"There was a reason behind the incident. If not for Lin Yan being unreasonable and bullying others, none of this would have happened, so Brother Feng is not at fault."
Zuo Qingyang cupped his hands and smiled, "The Chief sees clearly."
Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, "These are small matters, no need for the Chief to worry. We are not ones to nitpick, and we’ll surely return to the Artifact Refining Pavilion if we have the chance in the future."
"Good!" Xiao Hanfeng’s face showed delight.
Xiao Hanfeng thought, with Gu Chenfeng’s help, how could I worry about not refining a Wind Attribute Spiritual Artifact?
Suppressing his inner joy, Xiao Hanfeng added, "The Lin Family is not weak, and they’re an Array Family. Lin Yan might not let this go easily and is probably already waiting outside the Artifact Refining Pavilion for you."
"The Artifact Refining Pavilion rarely gets involved in the affairs of the major powers, but this matter is connected, and this old man will not stand by. I will arrange for someone to escort you safely out of the Imperial City, so rest assured."
"Thank you, Chief." Gu Chenfeng cupped his hands and smiled, then turned to leave.
If it weren’t for the conflict with Ouyang Chu and Lin Yan, Zuo Qingyang planned to leave tomorrow, but for safety’s sake, they had to leave the Imperial City ahead of schedule.
After Gu Chenfeng and his companions left.
Xiao Hanfeng immediately transmitted an order, "Hei Xuan, escort them out of the Imperial City secretly, and intervene if necessary."
"Yes!" came the respectful voice of Hei Xuan.
Outside the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
Lin Yan had already been waiting with the Lin Family’s experts for a long time.
"Young Master, we’ve been waiting for two hours. Could it be that they’re too afraid to come out?"
"Do they think hiding in the Artifact Refining Pavilion forever will keep them safe? The eldest disciple of the Ancient Divine Sect can’t be that cowardly, right?"
"Can they hide forever? Daring to contest with our Young Master for treasure, they’re truly tired of living."
The Lin Family experts mocked, their faces full of arrogant conceit.
"I don’t believe they can hide forever." Lin Yan sneered arrogantly, his eyes flashing with a sinister killing intent.
Before long.
Someone from the Lin Family suddenly shouted, "Young Master, they’re out!"
"Finally out. If I don’t kill you today, I’m not a man!" Lin Yan squinted his eyes, staring intently at Gu Chenfeng.
As Gu Chenfeng and his group walked out of the Artifact Refining Pavilion’s gate, they immediately saw Lin Yan and more than ten experts waiting not far away.
Liu Qingqing’s brows furrowed slightly, she said seriously, "Three Golden Core Stage, twelve Fasting Stage."
Zuo Qingyang looked serious, glancing around, but didn’t see Ouyang Chu.
As Zuo Qingyang walked forward, he summoned his Spirit Sword and said seriously, "The Golden Core Stage ones are mine to deal with. Junior Sister, Junior Brother, you protect the Junior Brother. Ouyang Chu must be nearby, be extremely careful."
"Yes! Senior Brother!" Bai Tu and Liu Qingqing became very serious, vigilantly checking the surroundings.
Gu Chenfeng, however, smiled casually and said, "Since the Chief promised, we will surely be fine. No need to be too tense, just trust the Artifact Refining Pavilion."
"We are facing three great families now, being cautious won’t hurt." Zuo Qingyang slowly mobilized his spiritual power and said seriously, "Junior Brother, your body technique is remarkable and your speed astounding. If there’s a chance, leave first, and we’ll rendezvous outside the outskirts of the Imperial City."
Bai Tu summoned his Spirit Sword and Battle Armor, an overwhelming aura burst forth, fiercely saying, "Just the right time to test how much the Purple Gold Profound Fire Armor can enhance my strength."
Watching Gu Chenfeng and his group leave a certain distance from the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
Lin Yan reached out and grabbed through the air, summoning a black great saber, sneering coldly, "Brat, I thought you didn’t have the guts to come out."
"Attack! Break out!" Zuo Qingyang shouted coldly, rapidly shooting forward with his Spirit Sword in hand.
"Junior Brother, stay close." Liu Qingqing frowned, fully activating her spiritual power.
But at this time, Lin Yan smirked dangerously, quickly forming a seal with his left hand, then coldly shouted, "Heaven and Earth Spirit Locking Array! Seal!"
As soon as the shout fell, a gigantic azure array of over ten feet in diameter appeared on the ground.
Whether it was Zuo Qingyang who had rushed forward, or Liu Qingqing and Bai Tu who were about to make a move, their bodies were sealed at the same time, unable to move.
"Why has my spiritual power disappeared?" Bai Tu was initially stunned, then gritted his teeth angrily, "Damn array."
"The movements have become sluggish." Zuo Qingyang frowned, "This array seals the meridians, making the flow of spiritual power greatly hindered."
Lin Yan sneered proudly, "Zuo Qingyang, even if you’re in the Middle Stage or Late Stage of Golden Core, you still can’t break this array. Now, except for obediently waiting for death, there’s nothing you can do."
"Yes, you can also enjoy the fear before death."
The flow of spiritual power was hindered, making it impossible to unleash mighty strength, making array breaking nearly impossible.
"Kill them all, leave none alive!" Lin Yan taunted with a sneer, walking step by step toward Gu Chenfeng, wielding the great saber.
The more than ten Fasting Stage experts from the Lin Family swiftly shot forward, and with Zuo Qingyang and the others unable to move, they showed no fear.
"This subpar array is nothing impressive; it can only fool fools." Gu Chenfeng chuckled slightly.
"Is that so?" Lin Yan squinted, his eyes flickering with vicious killing intent, then suddenly stomped the ground, shooting forward and surpassing the Fasting Stage experts in the blink of an eye.
Zuo Qingyang anxiously asked, "Junior Brother, can you break the array?"
"Junior Brother, quickly break the array!" Liu Qingqing was equally anxious.
Gu Chenfeng calmly said, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, retract your spiritual power, then release it all at once."
"Alright!" The three followed suit, immediately retracting their spiritual power.
As they retracted their spiritual power, they felt the sluggishness imposed on their bodies vanish.
"To break the array, you’ll have to ask if I agree!" Lin Yan coldly shouted, already swinging the great saber at Zuo Qingyang.
"Break it!" Zuo Qingyang stared intently at the saber coming down, fully unleashing his spiritual power, finally shouting aloud.
"Boom!"
The three of them simultaneously unleashed their full strength, and with a loud explosion, powerful energy erupted, shattering the azure array in an instant.
"Pfft!"
Lin Yan, who had come down with the saber, was directly hit by the shockwave, spewing blood and being sent flying.
More than ten charging Fasting Stage experts were also flipped over by the torrential power, spitting blood.