"Huangfu Jun, how dare you!"

The experts who had been hiding in the shadows revealed themselves one after another.

When the Flying Magical Artifact had suddenly attacked Mo Qi, it had terrified everyone.

Whether in terms of strength or talent, Mo Qi’s astonishing performance had completely won them over.

On the one hand, they had an official duty. They had promised the founding ancestor of the Mountain and Sea Empire that if a Blessed One with extraordinary talent ever appeared in the Empire, they would have to step in to protect and support them.

On the other hand, they had their own private interests. They wanted to recruit Mo Qi into their family to help them deal with the Huangfu Family, who were at the zenith of their power—especially Huangfu Yu.

So, no matter what, they had to ensure Mo Qi’s safety.

The Flying Magical Artifact’s attack had undoubtedly crossed a line for them.

"It’s you... people from the Feng Family!" Huangfu Jun recognized the identity of these experts.

The Feng Family was one of the few powers in the Hall of Envoys strong enough to contend with the Huangfu Family.

Similar to the Huangfu surname, the Feng Family’s bloodline also possessed an unusual power.

However, the Feng Family had always been low-key, rarely displaying their abilities in public.

Therefore, not even Huangfu Jun was entirely clear on what the Feng Family’s special abilities were.

But one thing was certain: within the Hall of Envoys, the Feng Family was one of the factions the Huangfu Family was most reluctant to provoke.

Although Huangfu Jun didn’t know why the Feng Family had appeared, nor why they were helping the Mountain and Sea Empire, he knew that if he didn’t take effective measures soon, he would likely meet his end right here. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The Flying Magical Artifact beneath his feet could unleash Immortal Level Combat Power, but it gave him no sense of security.

He refused to believe that the Feng Family didn’t possess Magical Treasures with Immortal Level Combat Power of their own.

"Since you’ve recognized us, why don’t you surrender at once!" An old man from the Feng Family stepped forward from the group and demanded coldly.

Huangfu Jun’s mind raced. Feigning composure, he said, "Is your Feng Family declaring war on my Huangfu Family?"

"War?" The old man sneered. "That might mean something coming from Huangfu Yu, but you? Are you even worthy?"

Although Huangfu Jun was also a key prospect being nurtured by the Huangfu Family, the gap between him and Huangfu Yu was enormous.

The Huangfu Family would give their all for Huangfu Yu, but they would never declare war on the Feng Family for a mere Huangfu Jun.

This was also why the many experts from the Feng Family hadn’t tried to stop Huangfu Yu when he fled.

"You want me to surrender? Impossible! Let’s fight!"

The old man’s words stung Huangfu Jun’s pride. He knew he couldn’t compare to Huangfu Yu, but he wouldn’t allow himself to be so thoroughly disdained.

With a single thought, the aura of the Fortress-level Flying Magical Artifact surged violently.

’Everyone, please lend me your strength!’ Huangfu Jun sent a voice transmission, pleading for help from the subordinates who originally belonged to Huangfu Yu.

The experts abandoned here by Huangfu Yu also knew that the Immortal Level Power within the Fortress-level Flying Magical Artifact could only be activated by someone with the Huangfu Family’s direct lineage.

Therefore, if they couldn’t help Huangfu Jun fight his way out, they would all face certain death.

Thus, the experts all took action, helping Huangfu Jun take control of the Flying Magical Artifact and activate its Immortal Level Power as quickly as possible.

"Do you think you can stand on equal footing with us just by relying on a Fortress-level Flying Magical Artifact?"

The members of the Feng Family all showed disdainful smiles.

Just as they were about to join forces to destroy the Flying Magical Artifact, Mo Qi appeared in a flash, blocking their path.

"All of you, get lost!" Mo Qi roared, staring coldly at the Feng Family members.

Although the Feng Family experts had profound Cultivation and first-rate concealment skills, how could they have hidden from Mo Qi’s perception of life forms?

He had discovered this group hiding in the shadows long ago.

He just didn’t know if they were friend or foe, so he hadn’t dared to expose them.

Now, this group had suddenly jumped out, acting as if they were there to back him up.

Mo Qi was no longer the naive rookie he once was. After everything he had been through, he had long since gained a deep understanding of human nature and the hearts of men.

So he immediately guessed their objective.

’They’ve just taken a liking to my talent and want to recruit me for their own use.’

In truth, Mo Qi wasn’t against joining a faction. After all, since ancient times, no expert had ever been able to walk the path of the Martial Dao alone, without the help of others.

A successful person inevitably had to stand on the shoulders of giants and use countless stepping stones to climb to the peak, one step at a time.

But Mo Qi particularly detested the kind of attitude that changed faster than flipping through a book.

’When I was facing a life-and-death crisis just now, you all stood by, indifferent, not even treating me like a human being.’

’Now you see how ridiculously good I am, and you want to cozy up to me?’

’As if things are that easy in this world.’

’Why the hell should I be nice to you?’

It wasn’t that Mo Qi was being petty; it was that the Feng Family’s utterly pragmatic approach made him extremely uncomfortable.

He could understand the harsh reality of selecting talent and being selected, but since the Feng Family had appeared here ahead of time, they must have had intricate ties to the Mountain and Sea Empire.

Mo Qi believed that one should have a conscience, some humanity, and a sense of compassion. Only then would the talent they selected possibly be loyal to the Feng Family in the future.

Otherwise, the only thing connecting the two parties would be mutual benefit.

Take Mo Qi himself, for example. Even if he were to join the Feng Family in the future and be valued, sought after, and nurtured by them, he wouldn’t feel the slightest bit of gratitude.

At most, he would do a few things for them as repayment.

Once that debt was paid, they would go their separate ways, having nothing more to do with each other ever again.

But setting all that aside, Mo Qi couldn’t possibly allow the Feng Family to destroy the Flying Magical Artifact.

After all, Niu Kexin was still on it!

The members of the Feng Family all stopped at the same time. They looked at each other, then all turned to stare at Mo Qi, utterly bewildered.

’What’s going on?’

’We’re trying to stick up for you!’

’Why are you stopping us?’

No one took Mo Qi’s terrible attitude to heart; they were simply filled with confusion.

"I’ll say it again. Get lost!"

The more the Feng Family acted this way, the more irritated Mo Qi became—he was even disgusted!

’Between people, is it really all just about profiting off one another?’

’When you thought I was useless, you didn’t even show your faces.’

’But the moment you think I have value, you become so tolerant that you’re willing to abandon your dignity as powerful experts?!’

"Young man, you may be young, but you have quite the temper. Though your talent is astonishing, you do not yet have the power to deal with a Fortress-level Flying Magical Artifact," the Feng Family elder said earnestly, stroking his beard.

"That’s none of your business," Mo Qi said coldly.

Aboard the Flying Magical Artifact, Huangfu Jun’s eyes lit up as he witnessed this scene. He had realized something.

An idea struck him, and he sent out a message.

The next second, Shi Hao flew out from the Flying Magical Artifact, carrying a graceful figure in his hand—it was Niu Kexin.

"Kid, she’s your goal, isn’t she?"

Huangfu Jun rested his sword on Niu Kexin’s shoulder and asked Mo Qi with a light chuckle.

Upon seeing Niu Kexin, Mo Qi instantly held his breath.

Their eyes met, thick with deep affection. Everything was understood without a word.

’Sister Kexin, you’re so foolish!’ Mo Qi sighed to himself.

Sensing her at such close range, he confirmed something with absolute certainty.

On the night of his Nine Transformations into Spirit, it was Niu Kexin who had made it all possible for him!

"Do you know something?" Mo Qi suddenly shifted his gaze to Huangfu Jun. "If you didn’t have something I need, you’d already be dead!"