Chapter 132: Long Xue'er Taken Away

The source of this aura was finally traced back to the Wei family.

Gu Feng wore a faint smile and said in a voice clear to all, "Very good. You have the courage to stand against me just because you’ve hired a seventh-level Spirit Venerable? I see no reason for the Wei family to continue existing."

Turning to the three families, he added, "I will grant you a stroke of fortune. I am going to slay this seventh-level Spirit Venerable, and you shall join forces to wipe out the rest of the Wei family. You may split their assets equally. How does that sound?"

Could the three families dare to refuse? Gu Feng had killed a seventh-level Spirit Venerable with such ease; were they to refuse, would they not fear his retribution?

Just then, the members of the three families who had returned to retrieve their spirit stones arrived. Once Gu Feng collected the stones, the three families followed him toward the Wei residence. Gu Feng even instructed them to bring along the remaining coffins, remarking that they shouldn't go to waste.

Leading the way, Gu Feng arrived at the Wei estate as the entire city of Wanfang was thrown into turmoil.

The guards at the Wei gates showed no panic at the arrival of the three families; instead, they cast disdainful glances at them. To the Wei family, a single seventh-level Spirit Venerable was enough to annihilate all the Spirit Venerables of the three families. Once stripped of their protectors, the three families would be nothing but fish on a chopping block, left to the mercy of the Wei family.

Seeing through the guards' thoughts, Gu Feng sneered, "If a seventh-level Spirit Venerable is your only backing, then your deaths will be utterly worthless."

Gu Feng drew his Flame Bow and instantly shot down the four guards. Seeing him produce yet another top-tier spirit weapon of the bow class, the members of the three families were so shocked they had become numb. At this point, even if Gu Feng had produced a masterpiece-grade spirit weapon, they would have considered it perfectly normal.

After the guards were killed, the Wei family appeared not to notice the arrival of Gu Feng and the three families; no one stepped out to meet them.

Gu Feng gave a cold smile, channeled his spiritual energy into the Flame Bow, and activated its innate skill: "Incineration."

A terrifying pressure and searing heat radiated outward, deeply unsettling all present. The first, second, and third-level Spirit Venerables on the scene discovered with horror that they could not withstand such an attack.

*Whoosh!*

The "Incineration" shot out. To onlookers, it seemed to lock onto no target, simply firing blindly toward the Wei family's main gate. Only Gu Feng knew that he had locked onto a youth inside. The young man was only twenty-one years old, yet he was at the peak of the Great Spirit Master stage. Even Gu Feng was shocked by such talent. If he did not have his system, how could one possibly cultivate so rapidly? Yet, this youth had achieved it. At twenty-one, reaching the peak of the Great Spirit Master stage—he was nothing short of a monster.

It was no lie to say that Gu Feng envied such talent. Thus, while the shot appeared to be fired at random, it was actually locked onto the youth.

The "Incineration" attack, possessing the power of a peak third-level Spirit Venerable, pierced through countless obstacles. With a soft *thud*, it tore through the window of the Wei family’s reception hall, shocking everyone inside. These were all the high-level experts of the Wei family at the peak of the Great Spirit Master stage and above. They had been discussing a major plan—wiping out Gu Feng was merely one part; unifying Wanfang City and seizing control of the Great Qin Empire was the true objective. However, the "Incineration" blast interrupted their deliberations.

*Puff!*

The young genius of the Wei family dodged with all his might, yet the shot still severed his arm. The searing, stinging pain left him drenched in sweat, but his greater fear was the realization that had he been a split second slower, it would not have been his arm that was severed, but his head.

The Wei ancestor roared in fury, "How dare you!" He then turned to the seventh-level Spirit Venerable they had hired: "They are here. I ask that you step out and deal with them."

The man, who was not particularly old, said arrogantly, "A bunch of motley fools; it will be done in a heartbeat." With that, his figure vanished from the reception hall.

The Wei family knew he had taken action and were filled with excitement. Although hiring him had come at a great cost, they believed that ruling Wanfang City was equivalent to ruling the Great Qin Empire—a price well worth paying.

The man arrived at the gate and hovered in the air. He had intended to strike immediately, but he was stunned by Gu Feng's equipment—a top-tier spirit weapon and a high-quality spirit armor set. He was incredibly wealthy.

He did not dare to act rashly and asked, "Who are you?" In the entire Great Wilderness, no one possessed such wealth. Gu Feng’s origins could only be from beyond the Great Wilderness. He was a man who intended to leave the Great Wilderness one day, and if he could befriend someone from the outside world now, his departure would be much easier, and he would have an extra layer of security in the world beyond. Compared to the benefits the Wei family offered, the temptation of leaving was far greater.

Gu Feng ignored his question, speaking as if to himself: "Long Wenwu, fifty-one years old, seventh-level Spirit Venerable, possesses the Petrified Constitution. To reach such a level of cultivation in a backward place like the Great Wilderness, you are quite remarkable. I will give you a chance: follow me, and I will give you a future."

Long Wenwu was shocked. Gu Feng knew everything about him—even his Petrified Constitution, a secret known only to himself. How could he possibly know? He was even more surprised by Gu Feng’s offer. In his hesitation, he sneered, "You will give me a future? Very well, start with a pair of top-tier gauntlets and a set of high-quality armor."

Gu Feng smiled slightly and, without batting an eye, redeemed a pair of gauntlets and tossed them to Long Wenwu: "Name: Petrified Steel. Top-tier superior gauntlets."

Catching the gauntlets, Long Wenwu was stunned. Spirit gauntlets were extremely difficult to craft, and ones that matched his own attributes were even rarer. Moreover, these were top-tier superior spirit weapons; their value was beyond measure.

Gu Feng then redeemed a full armor set and threw it over: "Refined Steel Stone Armor. High-quality superior set, matching your attributes perfectly."

Long Wenwu caught the armor, his body trembling. He descended from the air, stood before Gu Feng, and bowed deeply: "I, Long Wenwu, swear my allegiance to you."

Gu Feng smiled lightly. "You are a wise man. Follow me well, and in the future, you shall possess divine artifacts as you please."

"What?"

Hearing the mention of "divine artifacts," those who had already been shocked by Gu Feng’s generosity were completely floored. Divine artifacts were unreachable legends, just like the divine stage of cultivation—far too distant.

Long Wenwu smiled slightly. He did not dispute the claim, but he did not believe it either. He would have believed it if Gu Feng had promised masterpiece or even pinnacle-grade spirit weapons, but divine artifacts? Even in history, when the Great Wilderness was whole, there had been few.

"Very well. Now, I have a task for you."

Before Gu Feng could finish, Long Wenwu said, "Wipe out the Wei family."

The members of the Wei family had already reached the gate and were stunned by Gu Feng’s methods. Hearing Long Wenwu's words, the Wei family fell into despair.

Gu Feng smiled and said no more. With intelligent people, there was no need for excessive words.

Long Wenwu flickered and vanished.

The members of the three families gazed at the Wei crowd, slowly recovering from their shock. They knew the Wei family was finished.

The Wei ancestor roared, "Sir, you cannot break your word!"

Long Wenwu reappeared before the Wei ancestor and whispered, "This is a world of strength and interests." With that, he slammed his fist into the man's head.

With a soft *bang* and without much effort, the Wei ancestor died miserably.

The head of the Wei family roared, "My son, flee! Leave the Great Wilderness! Remember to avenge the Wei family!"

At that moment, a powerful divine light descended from the heavens, enveloping the youth with the severed arm—the Wei family head's son, Wei Zheng. The divine light came and went in an instant, vanishing with Wei Zheng in tow.

After killing all the experts of the Wei family, Long Wenwu returned to Gu Feng’s side. "One escaped. His name is Wei Zheng. He is very talented and will likely become a nuisance."

Gu Feng gave a light smile. "Nuisance is the one thing I do not fear."