Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 74 Doubts Arise

"There's not much I can do for you, this is all..." Shen Hong handed two stacks of talismans to Du Fan and Guan Jing, who were both stunned. Before the two could react, he walked expressionlessly through the crowd and headed off the stage.

Looking at Shen Hong's somewhat thin back, Du Fan's gaze was complicated. He thought of the few times he had met this master. After a long while, he sighed and put away the stack of talismans.

Guan Jing watched Shen Hong leave, fell silent, bit her lip, and quietly moved closer to Du Fan, seemingly protecting her junior brother as if it were a responsibility.

Du Fan understood the woman's will and was moved.

At this moment, nearly a hundred Foundation Establishment deacons were already standing in front of the more than a thousand disciples below the stage.

At this moment, the huge square suddenly became unusually quiet, and a sense of oppression spread instantly, making everyone present feel a little melancholy.

Ye Feng stopped joking and reached out to pat Du Fan on the shoulder.

"You must all know about our great war with the Fanli Kingdom. This war is different from the past. Both the mortal world and the cultivation world have been drawn into it. Now, the great war has reached its most critical moment."

However, you need not worry too much. Our mission is to have a fair battle with the Golden Core cultivators of the Fanli Kingdom. If we win, not only will the conflict between our two countries be over, but we will also gain great benefits.

Moreover, our Fire Feather Kingdom has a victory rate of over 90% in this battle. When we return victorious, the entire sect will be rewarded.

However, during this period, to prevent attacks by thieves, the mountain gate's grand formation will be fully activated. All matters, large and small, of the Kongsang Sect will be handled by Elder Xu Muchun and Elder Jin Guang. You must also be prepared for battle and must not be careless in the slightest.

He Yinghua's expression was more solemn than ever before, and he gave the order in a deep voice.

"Disciples will obey the sect leader's orders," all the disciples and stewards below the stage said in unison.

"Good!" He Yinghua looked around and nodded in satisfaction.

The next moment, He Yinghua suddenly flicked his wrist, and a ball of green light appeared. At first, it was only an inch in size, but after growing in the wind, it became a giant of over a hundred feet, dazzling and bright, like a green flame and a blazing sun.

As the light faded, what appeared inside was a huge bamboo raft over a hundred feet long, hovering above everyone's heads. The raft was entirely dark green, with densely packed runes and spirit arrays that appeared and disappeared on it, constantly emitting a buzzing sound, its power astonishing.

This scene immediately shocked the more than 10,000 disciples.

Five figures suddenly appeared on the giant bamboo raft. These five people were none other than He Yinghua, the head of the Kongsang Sect, the white-haired old man Qingmu, the beautiful young woman Cuiqi, the red-haired giant Tieyuan, and Ye Qingyun, the patriarch of the Ye family.

All five were Golden Core cultivators, standing on the giant raft. At this moment, their auras were released without reservation, and waves of spiritual power spread in all directions. In the eyes of other disciples and even Foundation Establishment deacons, these five were like immortals and gods, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of worship.

"Why aren't you all coming up here right now!" He Yinghua pointed at the more than a thousand disciples below the stage and shouted in a deep voice.

Those who had been called out earlier were all greatly alarmed. After taking a deep breath, they all jumped onto the giant bamboo raft, chose a spot, and stood quietly.

Before long, more than a thousand people had all stood on the green raft.

"Rise!" He Yinghua shouted, and the giant bamboo raft trembled violently. The dark green light emitted by the countless rune arrays on it flickered wildly, and finally, with a long cry, it roared into the distant sky.

After passing through the mountain gate formation thousands of feet away, it transformed into a dark green rainbow and disappeared into the horizon.

"Recently, Kongsang Sect has entered a state of high alert. Both inner and outer disciples are required to patrol day and night. The Foundation Establishment Stewards will be responsible for arranging and deploying this matter. You will simply follow orders when the time comes."

Furthermore, the Kongsang Sect's grand formation is fully open, and the power contained within is terrifying and unpredictable. You must not approach it even slightly, or you will bear the consequences. I will notify you separately if anything else happens.

However, as the sect leader said, during the first level of alert, although you need to be vigilant at all times and adjust your physical condition to the best, there is no need to be too nervous. It is a sure thing that our Fire Feather Kingdom will win this battle.

Alright, all Foundation Establishment deacons, please follow me to the main hall. Everyone else, you may leave.

After the giant bamboo raft disappeared, Xu Muchun withdrew his gaze, took a step forward, and spoke loudly. After speaking, he turned around first, and together with the golden elder beside him, they transformed into two long rainbows and flew towards the inner sect's main hall.

On the plaza, the more than two hundred Foundation Establishment deacons exchanged glances, and without hesitation, they all flicked their wrists, took out a blue pill, and put it into their mouths.

A moment later, these Foundation Establishment experts transformed into more than two hundred streaks of light, following the two elders as they flew away. Although they were also flying, their speed was several times slower than that of the Golden Core elders.

This scene was extremely shocking, and the square immediately erupted in uproar, with many disciples showing shock and horror on their faces.

"This... isn't it only those who have reached the Golden Core stage who can fly...?"

"Foundation Establishment experts can also fly, but they need to rely on flying artifacts, but they..."

"More than two hundred rainbows, a magnificent sight!"

Various voices of discussion immediately rose and fell in the square.

However, not everyone was so surprised. At least in Du Fan's observation, Cheng Yu from Cuizhu Garden, several people from Qingsong Garden, as well as most of the core disciples such as Xue Yizhi and Qin Xiaoran, all had calm expressions. Even Wan Baoshan was smiling and silent. Apart from them, there was only Ye Feng beside him.

"That's the Sky-Soaring Pill. After taking it, one can fly through the air for up to an hour," Ye Feng's voice drifted over.

"Sky-Soaring Pill?" Du Fan's expression shifted.

"Forget about it. It will only be effective after you reach the Foundation Establishment stage. It's not impossible for you to take it now, but at most it will only have a slight effect on strengthening your body. Um... it might make you run a little faster."

Ye Feng saw through Du Fan's thoughts at a glance and offered a brief explanation.

However, Du Fan's eyes still seemed to be flickering.

"Several hundred spirit stones per stone," Ye Feng added with a smile.

At this point, Du Fan was completely at a loss.

After a short while, the crowd in the square had mostly dispersed, but Du Fan and Ye Feng, each with their own thoughts, did not leave immediately.

Seeing that Du Fan didn't move, Guan Jing didn't urge him either, and stayed by his side.

"Brother Du, I have something to say to you privately." Ye Feng glanced at Guan Jing, frowned, and suddenly spoke.

The art of sound transmission can only be activated directly like a talent when one's cultivation reaches the Foundation Establishment stage. Therefore, Ye Feng is not yet able to use this innate technique.

"How can this girl be so insensible? Didn't she see I was glaring at her? Is she stupid?!"

Ye Feng had something on his mind and originally wanted to tell Du Fan after everyone else had left, but this woman kept standing next to Du Fan, as if she wouldn't leave until Du Fan did, so he couldn't help but start to complain in his heart.

"Senior sister, you should go back first. Um... you can stay at the thatched hut in the spirit garden for now. We'll talk about the rest when I get back," Du Fan said with a smile, trying to use a gentle voice as he spoke to Guan Jing, who was standing beside him.

"Alright, junior brother, be careful." Guan Jing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded slightly before walking towards the inner gate.

"What does this girl mean? You're with me, and she's telling you to be careful... Who is she to you? Are you two dating?" Ye Feng said irritably upon hearing this.

"Ahem... that's not what Senior Sister Guan meant, Brother Ye, what is it?" Du Fan coughed awkwardly and changed the subject.

"Brother Du, this battle is extraordinary and there are many variables. This is what my grandfather told me by his own hand, and it is absolutely true. Remember, do not tell anyone. This matter should only be known to the two of us."

"Go back and pack your things immediately, be ready to run away at any time." Ye Feng stopped joking, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then spoke seriously.

"What? No way..." Du Fan was shocked upon hearing this.

"Never mind that. After you return to the Spirit Garden, secretly collect the most precious medicinal herbs from the herb field. Don't worry, those guys in the Enforcement Hall won't have the time or energy to deal with these things during this period. It's always good for us to prepare in advance."

"Even if the intelligence is wrong, you can restore it, and neither of us will suffer any loss." Ye Feng said quickly, his expression solemn.

"Okay!" Upon hearing this, Du Fan's expression shifted between light and dark for a while. After a moment of internal struggle, he finally nodded.

"Well, it's best if you stay in the spirit garden during this time and don't go out. If anything unexpected happens, I'll contact you immediately." Seeing that Du Fan took this matter seriously, Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief and gave him another round of instructions.

"Huh? Why didn't I see Xia Rui today..." Ye Feng suddenly seemed to have thought of something, frowned, and muttered casually.

When Ye Feng's casual words reached Du Fan's ears, his expression immediately changed, and a storm raged in his heart.

"Brother Du, what's wrong?" Ye Feng noticed Du Fan's unusual behavior and asked in surprise.

"Senior Sister Xia Rui, what do you look like?" Du Fan asked tentatively, staring at Ye Feng.

"Nonsense, of course she's as beautiful as an angel." Ye Feng rolled his eyes.

Du Fan was speechless. Of course, that wasn't what he meant. He had just suddenly thought of a possibility.

On the day of his battle with Wu Hao, a female disciple dressed in inner sect attire lured him out of the Spirit Garden. However, despite his deliberate observation today, he did not see that woman.

At the same time, Ye Feng also mentioned that Xia Rui did not come. This coincidence made Du Fan suspicious. After all, today was the day when Kongsang Sect rang the eighteenth bell. Logically speaking, no one from Kongsang Sect would dare not come unless that person had an absolutely unacceptable reason for not coming... and dared not show their face!

That's why Du Fan spoke up to probe and try to confirm something.

"Brother Ye, could you introduce me to someone?" Du Fan forced down the turmoil in his heart and asked casually.

Within the Kongsang Sect, the inner disciples and core disciples wear the same clothes, and the women's hairstyles and attire are mostly similar. It is indeed difficult to describe them through language, especially since Ye Feng only considers women to be of three types: beautiful, average, and ugly. Therefore, Du Fan can only make a confirmation after meeting them in person.

Du Fan didn't reveal this matter, after all, it was just his guess, and he didn't want it to cause any misunderstandings.

"No problem, Rui'er will definitely dazzle everyone and leave Brother Du speechless." Ye Feng laughed heartily and readily agreed with great enthusiasm.

"I hope he's not really shocked..." Du Fan thought to himself.