Chapter Eighty-One: Capable of Swallowing Rivers and Mountains!-Leveling Up Infinitely in a Fantasy World(The Invincible Emperor)

"Whoever dares harm my family, I will kill them and annihilate their entire clan!"

Hearing Zuo Taoming’s shout, Qin Feng let out a long howl, then lashed his whip across his horse’s flank. The warhorse neighed in pain and surged forward with a burst of speed.

"Hyah!"

Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie, bearing their banners, followed Qin Feng without hesitation, ready to confront the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Chiyang Sect head-on. Their whips cracked fiercely against their horses, spurring them into a gallop toward the front.

Zuo Taoming could only watch helplessly as Qin Feng rode away. He shook his head and sighed deeply.

"May Lord Qin return safely," he murmured to himself as Qin Feng’s figure vanished from sight. He hurried off to report the matter to His Highness, the Third Prince, hoping the prince might have some means to save Lord Qin. Otherwise, Lord Qin’s fate would surely be grim.

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"Governor Zuo, you have seen for yourself the attitude of the three great sects. It’s not that I am unwilling to intervene," the Third Prince said gravely. "I am simply powerless. The three sects have shown me no respect—they have all but trampled upon my very face! Unless my royal father or a Human King expert intervenes, there is little hope for Lord Qin. Alas, such a supreme talent is doomed to fall."

Chu Tianfa understood why Zuo Taoming had come. His expression was dark, his voice somber and unguarded. He had requested his father to dispatch an army of a million men to crush the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Chiyang Sect, but was thwarted at every turn. He could only watch as the three sects acted with impunity, his heart seething with rage and frustration.

"Your Highness, you are the Third Prince. If you were to go personally to the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Chiyang Sect, perhaps you could save Lord Qin’s life," Zuo Taoming pleaded, understanding the prince’s dilemma yet unwilling to give up hope. He was determined to try everything, to make one last effort.

"How dare you!" barked an old man who had been standing silently to the side with his eyes closed. Upon hearing Zuo Taoming’s words, he snapped his eyes open, blazing with anger. "How dare you suggest His Highness risk his own life!"

"Your Highness, I am loyal to the court, and Heaven and Earth can attest to that! Lord Qin’s talent is unparalleled, never seen before. Given time, he will surely break through to the Human King realm. If Your Highness extends your favor to him now, once Lord Qin reaches that level, our dynasty will gain another mighty Human King to support it," Zuo Taoming said quickly, his expression shifting as he cupped his fists in earnest plea.

Thump.

Chu Tianfa closed his eyes, drumming his fingers on the table as he fell into deep thought, silently weighing the costs and benefits.

"Very well!" he declared at last, eyes flashing with determination as he rose to his feet. "I shall go myself to the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Chiyang Sect!"

He had finally made up his mind to save Qin Feng—not for the court, but for himself. If he rescued Qin Feng, he would surely earn his gratitude and favor. When Qin Feng reached the Human King realm, he would stand behind Chu Tianfa. When the Emperor’s life came to its end, Chu Tianfa would have a strong chance to claim the throne and ascend to ultimate power. Besides, Chu Tianfa did not believe the three sects would truly dare to kill him, even if they acted lawlessly.

"I will immediately dispatch the Royal Guards and the Mighty Army to ensure Your Highness’s safety," Zuo Taoming blurted out in joy, having all but given up hope before hearing the prince’s decision.

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"A young man, brimming with youthful vigor and boldness, with a spirit that could swallow mountains and rivers whole!"

Huang Ningbing received news that Qin Feng had left the city. She admired his courage and determination—knowing full well this journey would likely end in disaster, yet he pressed on without hesitation. An unfamiliar feeling stirred in her heart; the lengths Qin Feng would go to for his family, risking everything, was a kind of love she had never known.

"If only I were stronger, I would gladly lend him a hand," she murmured, staring blankly out the window for a long while before drawing back her gaze with a sigh. Yet the strange emotion in her heart lingered, refusing to dissipate.

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When Qin Feng arrived at Xuanzhou City, he saw at once that the city was surrounded by a tightly packed army, allowing neither entry nor exit.

"Halt! Who goes there?" the soldiers shouted, eyes wary as Qin Feng, Yan Chonghu, and Shi Tie approached.

"I am Qin Feng, Deputy Commander of the Royal Guard. I ask that you kindly inform your superior," Qin Feng called out in a loud, clear voice, gratitude swelling within him for these soldiers—without them, his family might already have come to harm.

"Very well! Commander Qin, please wait a moment!" called a soldier on the wall, studying Qin Feng before hurrying away to report.

Gao Yunxiao and Chen Donghai, upon receiving the news, rushed to the city wall and peered outside, soon spotting Qin Feng.

"Open the gates at once and let Lord Qin enter!" Gao Yunxiao ordered, his gaze filled with awe as he looked upon Qin Feng.

"Hyah!"

Qin Feng, Yan Chonghu, and Shi Tie spurred their horses through the opening gate, galloping into Xuanzhou City.

"Gao Yunxiao greets Lord Qin!"

"Chen Donghai greets Lord Qin!"

Both commanders hurried to meet him, approaching quickly with cupped fists in a gesture of respect and awe. Though they were themselves of the rank of Lord General, they knew Qin Feng had single-handedly defeated five such generals—he was no ordinary man. They regarded him with both respect and admiration.

"Gentlemen, you need not stand on ceremony," Qin Feng replied as he dismounted and strode toward Gao Yunxiao and Chen Donghai. With sincere gratitude, he cupped his fists and bowed deeply before them. "I must thank you both for risking your lives to protect my family!"

"Please, Lord Qin, rise," the two commanders said, delight flickering in their eyes. By protecting Lord Qin’s family, they had inadvertently won his favor, a relationship that could only benefit them.

After exchanging a few words with Gao Yunxiao and Chen Donghai and inquiring into the situation with the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Chiyang Sect, Qin Feng learned that aside from their earlier attack—where ten generals had slain over five thousand soldiers before departing—there had been no further movement from the sects.

Still worried for his family, Qin Feng took leave of the commanders and hurried toward his home, carrying Gao Yunxiao’s command token.

Arriving at the Qin residence, he found it surrounded by three tight rings of soldiers, their defenses impenetrable. Qin Feng strode forward, displaying Gao Yunxiao’s token.

"Greetings, my lord!"

Upon seeing the token in Qin Feng’s hand, the soldiers quickly lowered their spears and knelt on one knee, saluting him in loud, respectful voices.