The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 1604: Moonlight Pearl

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About half an hour later, under the ravenous assault of the starving Dongling Immortal Pool disciples, the Great Peng Demon Emperor was reduced to nothing but a clean skeleton.

Ling Feng's cooking skills were nothing special. The meat had been roasted plainly without any seasoning, so the taste was far from impressive. Even so, everyone ate with fierce enthusiasm.

More than that, devouring the Great Peng Demon Emperor brought a sense of vengeance finally fulfilled.

Its flesh contained an astonishingly rich vital essence. As they consumed it, the strength they had lost returned almost instantly. By the time the carcass was picked clean, everyone had recovered most of their energy.

Just as Ling Feng had said, this was truly a feast they would never forget.

After finishing the roasted meat, the disciples wiped the grease from their mouths, their faces filled with contentment.

Only Despicable Donkey had it rough. Having drunk too much of the Great Peng's essence blood earlier, it had nearly burst its belly. Now it could only lie there, breathing with difficulty while watching others feast, its eyes burning with envy.

As the meal ended, its swollen stomach slowly shrank. After absorbing such an enormous amount of the Great Peng's essence blood, its own bloodline was bound to rise to a higher level. Although the Golden-Winged Great Peng lineage was only a descendant of the Vermilion Bird clan and not entirely pure, it still carried a branch of divine beast blood.

The moment it recovered a little, it fixed its gaze on the bare bones left on the roasting rack and began grumbling. "Savages. Not even a single bite left for this divine beast."

Fairy Qingping let out a soft laugh. "Whose fault is that? You were too busy drinking essence just now."

"Outrageous! This divine beast did the most work in taking down that stupid bird. Shouldn't I get a bigger share?" Despicable Donkey complained loudly, its eyes turning toward Ling Feng as if demanding justice.

Ling Feng could not be bothered with it. What justice was there to seek? The meat was already gone. Was he supposed to spit it back out?

Ignoring the donkey, Ling Feng turned his attention to Elder Longyue. With the help of the Heaven-Incinerating Dragon Flame Essence and the nourishment from the roasted meat, her condition had stabilized completely.

"Elder, there is something I would like to ask. I hope you can answer truthfully."

Ling Feng looked at her, his tone serious.

Elder Longyue nodded. "Ling Feng, you saved my life. Even if you wanted my primary cultivation technique, I would give it without hesitation."

Ling Feng gave a faint smile. "You jest, Elder. I only wish to ask about the whereabouts of some friends."

He took a steady breath, his expression turning solemn.

Among the disciples trapped in the cave, and even among the corpses outside, he had searched carefully. There was no sign of Lin Mu or the others.

"Oh?"

Elder Longyue glanced at him and nodded. "Ask. If I know, I will tell you everything."

"Do you know where Lin Mu is?" Ling Feng asked directly.

"Lin Mu?" Elder Longyue thought for a moment. "The younger brother of Saint Lady Bi Luo, the Hall Master of the Earth Spirit Hall?"

"That's him. Lin Mu is a very important brother to me. Please tell me if you know anything."

Ling Feng's expression was earnest.

"When we first entered the vein, I did see him. But later, when the Blood Shadow Alliance launched their sudden attack, I was fully occupied dealing with them. I did not notice where he went afterward."

Elder Longyue shook her head, looking apologetic.

"I see..."

Ling Feng frowned. He had searched all the way here, yet Lin Mu, Li Fei, and the others were nowhere to be found.

Or could it be that they had already...

His fists tightened. He refused to accept that worst possibility.

"Junior Brother Ling!"

At that moment, a disciple in the crowd suddenly raised his hand and spoke through gritted teeth. "Before I left the bottom of the vein, I saw Junior Brother Lin Mu. He was with Senior Sister Li Fei and Senior Sister Feng Ling. They were supposed to escape with us, but we ran into several Blood Shadow Alliance members blocking the way. The group got separated. I think they might still be in the deepest part of the vein."

As soon as he spoke, others quickly agreed.

"That's right, I remember now. When we were escaping, Senior Brother Lin and the others said they would stay behind to cover us, and then... sigh."

"Still in the deeper area..."

Ling Feng's brows furrowed tighter. The deeper the vein, the greater the danger.

"You don't need to worry too much." Elder Longyue spoke slowly. "At the deepest part of the vein, the Hall Master has set up the Moon Spirit Thousand Illusion Array as a final barrier. If Lin Mu and the others are still there, they will likely seek her protection."

"Mm. Lin Mu has always been quick-witted. He should think of that."

Ling Feng nodded. That meant finding Saint Lady Hui Yue would also lead him to Lin Mu and the others.

But the bottom of the vein was filled with danger. The high-ranking elders of the Blood Shadow Alliance were all gathered there.

Even someone as powerful as Saint Lady Hui Yue had been trapped below. If he rushed in recklessly...

Still, there was no choice. He had to go.

His Devouring Flame domain could be used once more. If he could locate Saint Lady Hui Yue and coordinate with her from both inside and out, there might still be a chance.

"Tell me how to find Saint Lady Hui Yue," Ling Feng said urgently.

Elder Longyue replied in a low voice, "The Dongxianchuan vein is vast and intricate. Without a route map, it is easy to lose your way."

After a moment of thought, she took out a pearl the size of a thumb. "This is a Moonlight Pearl. It contains a trace of the Hall Master's aura. As long as you come within a thousand zhang of her, it will glow on its own."

"Good."

Ling Feng took the Moonlight Pearl without hesitation and immediately turned to leave.

"Ling Feng!" Elder Longyue called out. "Are you really going?"

Ling Feng looked back at her. "I never abandon my companions. I have to go."

Elder Longyue sighed softly and studied him for a moment. "If possible, I hope you can ensure the Hall Master's safety. Although she once..."

"Rest assured, Elder. Personal grievances are one thing. At a time like this, I believe Saint Lady Hui Yue knows what must be done."

Ling Feng nodded. No matter what, she was still Jiang Biyi's mother.

"You managed to deal with the Great Peng Demon Emperor. I do not need to worry too much about you." Elder Longyue spoke calmly. "Now that I have recovered, it is time to lead everyone out of here."

"Mm."

Ling Feng nodded. Most of the Blood Shadow Alliance disciples outside had already been dealt with. Elder Longyue and the others should not encounter much trouble.

After all, even weakened, a camel was still bigger than a horse. With seventy to eighty percent of her strength restored, even if she could not use elemental force, she still had the means to protect herself.