Vice Cave Master Qi Jue was so frightened that his soul nearly flew to the heavens, and he cried out for help in a sharp voice.

There were still four disciples of the Extreme Cold Cave present, including Xiong Guansui. The three beautiful female disciples, each as ethereal and indifferent as the next, completely ignored Vice Cave Master Qi Jue's cries for help.

Only Xiong Guansui, the silly girl, rushed forward to rescue him immediately.

Without saying a word, she charged into the Ghost Realm of the Black River Ghost King. Utilizing her Nine Yin Sword Vein, she unleashed the most powerful sword technique divine ability, delivering a fierce slash to the Black River Ghost King.

She cleaved a rift in its Ghost Realm, forcing the Black River Ghost King, in pain, to release the captured Vice Cave Master Qi Jue.

To say he was captured is a bit of an exaggeration.

Because Vice Cave Master Qi Jue was, after all, an Earth Immortal Realm powerhouse. His Sword Domain was already solidified.

The Black River Ghost King couldn't even touch his body before breaking through his Sword Domain. It could only suppress his Sword Domain and launch a strong attack. Its ghost claws were particularly formidable, constantly clawing at Qi Jue's Sword Domain.

Crackling sounds filled the air.

If no one rescued Vice Cave Master Qi Jue, it would only take a quarter of an hour for its ghost claws to break through the Sword Domain.

Back then on Naihe Bridge, Qi Jue personally witnessed how the Black River Ghost King devoured people.

The Mo Yang Earth Immortal of the Pure Yang Immortal Sect was effortlessly eaten by it.

"Martial Uncle, hurry and leave!" Xiong Guansui urged her anxiously. Now freed, Qi Jue did not hesitate, and without a word, dashed straight out.

The Black River Ghost King finally managed to capture a human Earth Immortal Realm powerhouse, ready to feast and significantly enhance its cultivation.

But someone came to the rescue, and it was furious, letting out strange screeches.

"Little girl, you're doomed! If you let one person go, you'll take their place." The Black River Ghost King discovered that Xiong Guansui had the Nine Yin Sword Vein, a Yin Body, which was extremely beneficial to it.

Consuming her would grant benefits ten times greater than swallowing a lower Earth Immortal.

Without another word, it targeted the meddlesome Xiong Guansui, and acted immediately.

Unleashing its Ghost Realm, it trapped Xiong Guansui inside.

It's important to know that the Black River Ghost King's power exceeded that of the Wailing Ghost King. Previously, Xiong Guansui was trapped by the Wailing Ghost King and couldn't escape.

Now, there's even less hope.

She was instantly bogged down like in a quagmire, unable to even swing her sword.

Her Sword Domain was not yet solidified, making her very vulnerable against the Black River Ghost King's attacks.

"Martial Uncle, save me!"

Xiong Guansui couldn't escape and quickly called out to Vice Cave Master Qi Jue for help.

This was when the cold indifference of human nature was fully revealed. Vice Cave Master Qi Jue didn't even glance at her, swiftly rushing toward the entrance of the Ling's chamber instead.

In Vice Cave Master Qi Jue's eyes, obtaining the legacy of the Qiankun Sword Emperor was the most important.

Rescuing Xiong Guansui would not only delay her treasure hunt but could also result in someone else seizing the treasure.

Moreover, it would easily lead her back into danger, being trapped by the Black River Ghost King once more.

Therefore, she had no intention at all of saving Xiong Guansui.

Watching her martial uncle charging forward without looking back, Xiong Guansui didn't receive any rescue. Instantly, tears welled up in her eyes. Only in times of distress does one see the true nature of those around them.

She now clearly understood who was genuinely kind to her and who was false.

She never imagined that her martial uncle, whom she had always deeply respected, would be so cold and heartless. She felt particularly heartbroken, along with the fear of death.

Originally, she didn't have to die.

But because of a moment of kindness, she rushed over to save Vice Cave Master Qi Jue and fell into danger.

Chu Feng couldn't stand it any longer, thinking this old woman was too heartless and shameless.

"Qi Jue, you are unworthy of being a teacher. If Xiong Guansui hadn't tried to save you, would she be in danger now? Are you even human? Even a dog knows gratitude; you're worse than a dog."

Chu Feng felt particularly furious upon seeing such scum.

"Humph, if you want to save her, save her yourself. Don't stand on the moral high ground and criticize me. You're not qualified," Qi Jue coldly retorted.

Not long ago, her attitude toward Chu Feng was not like this.

It was more fawning and ingratiating.

Now, having entered the main tomb, with the Sword Emperor's legacy before her, she felt Chu Feng no longer had any use.

She didn't need Chu Feng anymore.

Therefore, she didn't hesitate to turn her back on him.

"Fine, very well! I hope you don't end up in danger again." Chu Feng gritted his teeth, wishing he could use his sword to kill this vicious old woman.

But he ultimately held back.

It's not worth dealing with such a person.

Evil deeds will have retribution; she would surely face her comeuppance sooner or later.

For now, saving Xiong Guansui, the silly girl, was the priority.

"Silly girl, have you figured it out now? Don't be brainless in the future and risk your life to save those who are more heartless than snakes, got it? It's not worth it!" Chu Feng scolded her harshly.

Xiong Guansui just bit her lips, saying nothing.

She stubbornly turned her face away, not letting Chu Feng see her tearful, vulnerable side.

"Look at me, that's your chance to escape!" As Chu Feng's words fell, the Nine Meridians moved together, and Dual Swords emerged simultaneously.

He fiercely slashed at the Black River Ghost King ahead.

Break!

To increase the success rate.

Chu Feng also used a Ninth Grade Flame Burst Elixir.

Unfortunately, time was too tight, and resources were limited; otherwise, he could have refined several Immortal Pills to cope with major dangers.

Dealing with a Ghost King, the Ninth Grade Talisman Elixir was ultimately a bit weak.

"Boom!"

"Bang bang!" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

As the Talisman Elixir exploded, Chu Feng's sword light also slashed fiercely on the Black River Ghost King's Ghost Realm. Finally succeeding in tearing open a gap.

But Xiong Guansui, trapped inside, couldn't move at all.

Her cultivation was ultimately not as high as Qi Jue's.

"Consider it your debt, silly girl!" Chu Feng cursed her as he forced his way into the Ghost Realm as quickly as possible.

"Why... why are you saving me? Even my martial uncle wouldn't take this risk, so why bother?" Xiong Guansui's tears welled up again, as a warm energy known as gratitude surged deep within her heart.

"Because you are my woman! Is that reason enough?" Chu Feng stared at her.

"Nonsense! I've never admitted it! That's just your wishful thinking!" Xiong Guansui was somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"Cut the crap, do you understand the Dual Sword Technique? Perform it with me immediately; otherwise, we'll both become food for this Black River Ghost King." Seeing the urgent situation, Chu Feng didn't want to bicker with her anymore.

There would be plenty of opportunities to gain the upper hand verbally in the future.

For now, surviving took precedence.

"How do we combine?" Her voice was a bit shy.

"I'll employ the Nine Yang Sword Vein, and you the Nine Yin Sword Vein; merge them to cyclically flow Yin and Yang, forming a unique Super Sword Field. More than enough to break the Black River Ghost King's Ghost Realm."

Chu Feng was absolutely confident.

Now, with his cultivation level elevated, he was at least a Seventh Tribulation Supreme Sword God.

No longer a weakling.