Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 178: Two Reptiles

Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Two Reptiles

"This disciple’s cultivation is extremely poor, he is timid and cowardly, yet he relies on a bit of cunning to do such despicable acts of robbery. Both his talent and character are poor, recruiting him into the sect is simply a waste of a slot."

Elder Yang spoke with an icy tone, showing strong dislike towards Chu Feng.

The other elders nodded in agreement. In the eyes of these elders, Chu Feng was just relying on his cunning, hiding under a boulder in the Sword Region, conserving his energy.

Then, when other prodigies returned with their Sword Qi exhausted, he would spring out to take advantage, robbing them. None of these elders recognized Chu Feng’s strength.

Elder Shoumei might be the only one among all the elders who had no bias against Chu Feng.

He calmly stated with an indifferent authority, "Although the methods of this pre-selected disciple are somewhat despicable, I believe that this disciple also has his merits. Cultivation is fundamentally about taking by force, and among those with mediocre innate abilities, there are often a few who shine."

"Those with good talents will have a smoother cultivation journey, but they will experience less hardship. Those with mediocre talents need to compensate with perseverance, determination, and wisdom. Every path has its own advantages."

The elders each expressed their viewpoints.

During their discussion, inside the Sword Testing Forest, Chu Feng had already robbed multiple prodigies. The number of red flags he captured had reached fifty-four.

Such a number of red flags could even match up to the formidable Shangguan Bei.

Chu Feng was continuously searching for his elder sister Chu Yun.

Most prodigies had already withdrawn from the Sword Testing Forest since surviving three days inside the Sword Testing Forest without food or drink, while constantly facing Sword Qi from the void, is almost the limit for a Sword Master’s cultivation.

Only some Advanced Sword Masters or especially powerful Intermediate Sword Masters could continue to endure inside the Sword Testing Forest.

Another two hours passed, and fewer people were exiting from the Reverse Sword Zone of the Sword Testing Forest.

Yet, Chu Yun’s figure was still nowhere to be seen.

Chu Feng’s heart sank to the lowest point. With his elder sister’s strength, she could not have lasted this long.

There was only one possibility left; she might have perished within the Sword Testing Forest.

"My elder sister is one of the only two relatives I have in this world. I must find her," Chu Feng said with a grim expression, his heart tightening.

He wanted to see her, alive or dead.

Chu Feng decisively crawled out from under the rock and charged deeper into the Sword Region.

This action of his was immediately noticed by the elders outside.

"What is this boy trying to do?"

The elders couldn’t help but feel surprised. Could it be that this boy is confused and can no longer distinguish where the exit of the Sword Testing Forest is?

Seeing Chu Feng charging deeper into the forest, a trace of a relieved smile appeared on Elder Yang’s face, "Hehe, it’s indeed an act of heaven, forgivable. But this self-inflicted disaster is not survivable. This boy has done too many evil deeds, and now his retribution has come."

"This elder guesses that this boy has become delirious, no longer able to recognize directions."

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Chu Feng’s cultivation is weak. Logically, even just staying in the Sword Region of the Sword Testing Forest should be very difficult. However, as if assisted by a divine force, he moves swiftly, and the slashes of Sword Qi from the void seem particularly partial to him.

This greatly upset Elder Yang outside.

Elder Yang very much hoped that Chu Feng would perish inside, thereby not wasting a disciple’s slot.

Of course, Elder Yang’s wish for Chu Feng to perish also harbored selfish reasons. He simply disliked Chu Feng, considering him opportunistic, timid, and of poor character.

"It’s truly bizarre, those slashes of Sword Qi from the void, why didn’t they cut the boy down? Instead, it’s as if they had eyes, always slashing beside him or behind him!"

Elder Yang couldn’t help but curse.

This phenomenon had never occurred before; Chu Feng seemed as if he was using a cheat.

The other Respected Elders also noticed the anomaly, each of them closely watching Chu Feng as he charged deeper into the Sword Testing Forest.

Elder Shoumei’s normally placid face also revealed a hint of surprise.

If it were just one or two Sword Qi missing Chu Feng, one could say it was good luck. But for it to continue like this, it was indeed too bizarre.

Chu Feng rushed to the boundary between the Sword Region and the Reverse Sword Zone in a single breath and with sharp eyes, he noticed a young girl covered in blood, still struggling within the Reverse Sword Zone.

"Second sister!"

Chu Feng called out tremblingly to his relative.

Seeing the seven red flags on his sister’s waist, he understood everything. It turned out his sister had not exited the Sword Testing Forest because she could still persevere, but because she had too few red flags.

Seven red flags, for a normal genius, would be considered quite a lot.

But to make it into the top ten, it was far from enough. He guessed that at least twenty red flags or more would be needed to make it into the top ten.

She had reached her limit, yet still refused to leave, all for one reason. To gather enough red flags and then successfully enter the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

Because she desperately needed that spot.

Not only for herself but also for the Sword King Mansion, and for her younger brother.

Chu Yun heard the call but thought it was an illusion and did not turn back. When Chu Feng called her again, she finally turned around with difficulty.

Seeing Chu Feng approaching, she was stunned, "Little brother, how did you get here? It’s dangerous, go away!" At this moment, the sister’s protective instinct for her brother was fully displayed.

She herself could risk her life and continue searching for red flags in the Reverse Sword Zone.

But she urged Chu Feng to leave quickly.

"Sister, be careful!"

Chu Feng spotted a terrifying Sword Qi slashing towards Chu Yun.

The Sword Qi within the Reverse Sword Zone was not only more concentrated but also more powerful.

In Chu Yun’s current state, it was very difficult to fend off that Sword Qi.

Chu Feng used all his strength to rush towards her, simultaneously unleashing several weak crimson Sword Qi towards it.

Bang!

As Chu Yun dodged, she also released Sword Qi against the slashing Qi, trying to counter it.

However, her Sword Qi was already much depleted and significantly weakened.

As the two clashed, they failed to completely neutralize the terrifying Sword Qi.

She was struck in the right arm on the spot, blood flowing freely.

Seeing this, Chu Feng’s heart shattered. Without another word, he guarded Chu Yun and swiftly moved towards the outskirts of the Sword Testing Forest.

"Hmph, two pathetic worms!" A cold voice sounded, carrying an imperious tone.

Chu Feng and Chu Yun looked over together, only to see Shangguan Bei walking out from the Yin Yang Sword Area, holding a large bundle of red flags—no less than sixty or seventy at a glance.

To select the most powerful geniuses to the greatest extent, the placement of red flags by the Sect Elders was also carefully considered.

The more dangerous the area, the denser the red flags were placed.