His long hand tightly gripped the incomparably sharp dark-golden feather. It was just like a boulder. Regardless of how the golden feather flickered rapidly with a golden light, it was unable to struggle free from Lin Dong's grasp.
After restraining the feather, Mu Chen indifferently looked at Zong Teng with a golden light flickering in his eyes and slowly said, "Looks like Brother Zong is truly merciless when it comes to making a move."
Zong Teng's face turned extremely unsightly at this moment. He never expected that Mu Chen would recover his strength at this crucial moment. Furthermore, that fellow had actually received his golden feather sword with his bare hands. One must know that the might of that sword was comparable to a Peerless Rank Divine Artifact. Even ordinary Seventh Grade Sovereigns would have their bodies pierced by it if they were careless.
Furthermore, Zong Teng was absolutely confident that if it was the previous Mu Chen, he wouldn't be able to achieve this. But looking at it right now, after absorbing the essence of the Sky-Devouring Divine Beast, Mu Chen's physical body had obtained a great improvement.
"What a disaster!"
Zong Teng was filled with regret in his heart. If he knew this would happen, he would have forcefully made his move in the third level. Even if he had to pay a price, he still wanted to kill Mu Chen.
But no matter how regretful he was, it was useless at this moment. Facing Mu Chen's sharp gaze, Zong Teng had no expression on his face. However, his body had tensed up and he was prepared for any sudden attack from Mu Chen.
At this moment, Mu Chen was already qualified to make him feel fearful.
Zong Teng's gaze flickered as he waved his finger in an attempt to retrieve the feather sword that was held by Mu Chen.
With this sword in his hand, his fighting strength would be strengthened a little.
At this moment, the situation wasn't good, so he had to strengthen himself a little more.
But …
His control did not achieve the desired effect. Although the feather sword was constantly struggling in Mu Chen's hand, it couldn't break free. In the end, under Mu Chen's grip, the golden lustre had gradually dimmed down.
"Since you have given it out, why take it back?
Since Brother Zong is so generous, I will accept this sword. "
Mu Chen gave Zong Teng a smile as the Spiritual Energy in his body violently surged and poured into the feather sword.
Clearly, he intended to collect it.
At the moment, he just happened to lack a weapon in his hand, and this Gold Feathered Sword just happened to be able to barely be used.
When Zong Teng saw Mu Chen's actions, he was initially enraged, but soon after, ridicule surged in his eyes. The Golden Feather Sword was refined from the feathers of the Golden-Winged Great Roc and contained the remnant aura of the Golden-Winged Great Roc. That was a genuine Super Divine Beast, and if it wasn't someone from their Sky Roc Clan, they would definitely be devoured by the aura of the Golden-Winged Great Roc.
This Mu Chen …
He was really getting carried away!
Under Zong Teng's ridiculing gaze, Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy poured into the golden feather sword. However, just as Zong Teng had expected, his body suddenly stiffened.
The golden feather struggled violently, and an extremely domineering and sharp aura faintly emanated from it.
It wanted to devour Mu Chen.
"The aura of the Golden-Winged Great Roc?"
Sensing the backlash, there wasn't any shock in Mu Chen's eyes.
He only lightly smiled, before he abruptly clenched his fist.
The True Dragon and Phoenix Tattoos appeared on his arm and the aura of the True Dragon and Phoenix poured into the golden feather sword, instantly suppressing the remnant aura of the Golden-Winged Great Roc.
Although they were both Super Divine Beasts, the remnant aura of the Golden-Winged Great Roc couldn't contend against the combined force of the True Dragon and Phoenix Tattoos in Mu Chen's body.
Under the suppression of the aura, the golden feather sword swiftly calmed down and the golden lustre retracted, turning into a golden longsword that fell into Mu Chen's hand. This sword was extremely peculiar, since the edge of the sword was covered in densely packed sawteeth that looked like the edge of a feather. Vaguely, a golden lustre circulated on it, along with an extremely sharp aura.
"Not a bad sword." Mu Chen raised the longsword with golden lustre circulating on it and smiled with his eyes narrowed.
The ridiculing smile on Zong Teng's face had already froze when Mu Chen held onto the hilt of the sword. He was a little dumbfounded as he looked at the sword in Mu Chen's hand, which had become abnormally quiet, with disbelief in his eyes.
Mu Chen actually suppressed the trace of the Golden-Winged Great Roc's aura in the longsword?
That's a Super Divine Beast!
Is Mu Chen still human?!
Could it be that he possesses the bloodline of a Super Divine Beast?
While Zong Teng was dumbfounded, Mu Chen looked over with a playful gaze and raised the golden longsword in his hand with a smile. "Looks like it's time for us to settle our debts."
Although he had a smile on his face, there was a faint murderous intent surging within his words.
Zong Teng had sought trouble with him time and time again in an attempt to get rid of him, which had caused his killing intent to be aroused.
When Mu Chen spoke, Mo Feng, who was at the rear, took a few steps to the side and formed an angle with Mu Chen to lock onto Zong Teng. Their auras surged, causing Zong Teng's face to turn even more unsightly.
Under the collaboration of Mu Chen and Zong Teng, he didn't have much chance of winning.
"The two of you, we've only entered the Body Refining Pagoda to seek opportunities, so there's no need for us to risk our lives here, right?
Furthermore, this is only the fourth level, so I believe that the two of you will have to pay a price if you guys really want to fight to the death with me. I believe that the two of you aren't willing to see that, right? "Zong Teng's face fluctuated as he spoke in a deep voice.
Mu Chen lightly smiled. "I believe that it's easy to force you out of the Body Refining Pagoda."
Zong Teng's gaze instantly turned dark. If he was forced out of the Body Refining Pagoda, then he would lose the qualification to enter the fifth level, which would undoubtedly be a great loss for him.
"What do you want?!" Zong Teng clenched his teeth. At this moment, he had no choice but to give in.
"Actually, it's simple for me to not mind your previous sneak attack … 3,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid." Mu Chen stretched his hand out and chuckled.
Zong Teng had a smear of shock on his face, since he still hadn't recovered from the shock. It took a long while for him to regain his composure before he clenched his teeth. "3,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid.
Why don't you go rob me! "
Even if he was a genius of the Sky Roc Clan, 3,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid wasn't a small amount.
Even if he was alone, it was impossible for him to take it out.
"Then get out of the Body Refining Pagoda!"
The smile on Mu Chen's face instantly turned frosty as he spoke in a cold voice without any trace of politeness.
"You!"
Zong Teng nearly exploded from the anger.
A ferocious light flickered in his eyes, but he had helplessly suppressed it a brief moment later and gnashed his teeth. "I only have 1,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid with me."
"Give it to me." Mu Chen stretched his hand out.
Zong Teng's face alternated between green and white. In the end, he could only wave his hand in pain and a golden bottle flew out with a dazzling spiritual light flickering in it.
Mu Chen received it and swept his perception over, before nodding his head with his eyes narrowed with a smile.
Zong Teng was truly generous to be able to bring such a large amount of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid with him. 1,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid was equivalent to half a year's income of their Jiu You Palace.
Mu Chen split the Sovereign Spiritual Liquid in the bottle into two and tossed one half to Mo Feng with a smile. "Thanks."
If it wasn't for Mo Feng's help, he might have been injured by Zong Teng.
Mo Feng received it without any hesitation, since no one would complain about having too much Sovereign Spiritual Liquid.
This was a necessary resource for cultivation, so the more, the better.
But when he received the Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, Mo Feng transmitted his voice in doubt, "We're letting him off just like that?"
He had some understanding of Mu Chen's character, and Mu Chen wasn't as gentle as he looked on the surface.
"We can't kill him in the Body Refining Pagoda.
If we force him into a corner, he will be kicked out of the Body Refining Pagoda if he backs out … and the moment he goes out …
It's unavoidable for him to take revenge and make a move against Jiu You and Mo Ling.
If that's the case, we might be forced to leave the Body Refining Pagoda. "Mu Chen gently smiled.
"That's a situation where both sides suffer.
"That's a situation where both sides suffer, so there's no need for us to give up on the opportunity on the fifth level. As for that fellow, we'll deal with him after this ends … As for the 1,000,000 drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, we'll take it as interest. Heh, actually, if that fellow was stubborn and refused to give it to us, I wouldn't be able to do anything to him. After all, I can't give up on the opportunity on the fifth level …"
Hearing Mu Chen's words, Mo Feng's face couldn't help turning a little weird. Zong Teng was a smart person, but he never expected that he would be tricked by Mu Chen to the point of losing his face.
As Mu Chen and Mo Feng transmitted their voices, Zong Teng seemed to have sensed something and his brows furrowed. He seemed to have understood something and his face turned pale. "You tricked me?!"
He wasn't a fool, to begin with. If he was in Mu Chen's shoes, he would definitely not let him off with his previous actions. However, Mu Chen did not do so, which meant that Mu Chen had some sort of fear. As long as one thought about it, one would be able to understand what he was afraid of.
"Pretty quick to react."
Mu Chen praised as he smiled with his eyes narrowed.
Zong Teng nearly exploded from the anger from Mu Chen's praises. But in the end, he still managed to suppress his rage and viciously glared at Mu Chen. He could only shatter his teeth and swallow his anger.
When Mu Chen saw this scene, he couldn't be bothered with Zong Teng anymore. He would deal with that fellow after this matter was over. Thus, he looked at Han Shan, who had not interfered, and cupped his fists. "I have to thank Brother Han for this matter."
Although he was absorbing the essences of the Sky-Devouring Divine Beasts with all his might, Mu Chen still knew what was going on. Thus, he owed Han Shan a little for watching from the side. Otherwise, the situation wouldn't be like this the moment Han Shan made a move.
"Not a problem …"
Han Shan smiled as he nodded his head. "Brother Mu is truly capable."
Whether it was Mu Chen subduing Zong Teng's Golden Feathered Sword or forcing Zong Teng to take out Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, it had shown that Mu Chen wasn't an ordinary person, which made him rejoice a little. Fortunately, he did not let his greed take over his rationale. Otherwise, it would be a headache for him to offend such a figure.
Mu Chen replied with a smile and no longer spoke. On the contrary, he raised his head and looked at the black stone tablet. Unknowingly, a light door that was filled with desolation had appeared behind the black stone tablet.
Looking at the door, Mu Chen's heart, which had just calmed down, couldn't help throbbing.
He knew that this was the path to the last level of the Body Refining Pagoda.
(To be continued …)