"Kid, your Slaughter Sword Intent is quite interesting! Why not join us?"

"Indeed, friend from the Eastern Spirit Domain, the dangers beneath the Xuanjian Underground Palace are countless. Joining us means there’s more of us to look out for each other!"

At this moment, Ling Feng suddenly encountered a group of geniuses from the West Sword Domain. Because Ling Feng had previously unleashed his Slaughter Sword Intent outside the underground palace, these geniuses from the West Sword Domain remembered him as a notable figure.

Inwardly, Ling Feng sneered; it was clear these people didn’t genuinely want him to join their group. At most, they intended to make him cannon fodder.

Just as Ling Feng had suspected, the Slaughter Sword Intent ranked highly among the Ten Attributes Sword. These people were more or less interested in the secrets surrounding him.

Recruiting Ling Feng had multiple motives: one was to add another piece of cannon fodder, and the other was for some other ulterior motives.

If Ling Feng foolishly agreed, they’d make pretentious use of him. If he refused, conflict would likely be unavoidable.

Ling Feng frowned as tensions rose between the parties. At that moment, he noticed three figures approaching from afar.

"Hmm?"

The leader was none other than Sima Xu, the West Sword Domain genius who constantly picked fights with Gu Changfeng.

Sima Xu was somewhat surprised to see Ling Feng on the third level, because being on the third level meant that Ling Feng had comprehended Sword Force!

From Slaughter Sword Intent, it had evolved into Slaughter Sword Force!

This meant Ling Feng’s Slaughter Sword Intent had reached the level of Great Perfection!

Bear in mind, Slaughter Sword Intent grows only through slaughter. Looking at Ling Feng, he didn’t seem like a bloodthirsty maniac. This suggests he might have mastered some alternative secret technique to enhance his Sword Intent.

A sword dao secret compendium like this would be a treasure sought after by all the great families in the West Sword Domain!

Though Sima Xu’s guess wasn’t entirely correct, it wasn’t far from the truth.

Ling Feng’s Slaughter Sword Intent could indeed be slowly improved through the cultivation of the "No-Desire Sword Technique," but his comprehension of Sword Force was purely coincidental.

Nonetheless, the "No-Desire Sword Technique" was indeed an incredibly precious sword dao secret compendium!

"Hahaha!"

Sima Xu laughed heartily and strode over to Ling Feng, "Isn’t this Brother Ling from the Eastern Spirit Domain? Haha, it seems we are fated to meet!"

As he spoke, Sima Xu had already approached. The group of four who were blocking Ling Feng quickly left without looking back upon seeing him.

Though they had numbers on their side, they dared not snatch food from Sima Xu’s mouth.

"Tsk tsk, here comes trouble!"

A sneaky laugh resonated in Ling Feng’s mind, courtesy of the Despicable Donkey.

Ling Feng’s forehead darkened. That fellow was as incorrigibly rotten as ever, taking delight in his misfortune instead of offering help!

Ling Feng glanced at Sima Xu and pursed his lips, saying calmly, "I don’t seem to recall having any relation with you, Sir."

"Insolence! How dare you speak to Young Master Sima like that!"

Behind Sima Xu, a swordsman in a green robe glared coldly at Ling Feng, and a fierce Sword Intent burst forth in an instant.

Ling Feng was secretly astonished. Being a genius of the West Sword Domain, this swordsman’s sword dao accomplishments clearly exceeded Gu Changfeng’s.

However, Ling Feng now understood that Gu Changfeng wasn’t weak; he had once been crippled of his Sword Seed, and it was sheer talent that allowed him to reach his current level from the start.

"Huh!"

Sima Xu raised his hand and motioned for the green-robed swordsman to step back, with a fake grin on his face, "I, Sima Xu, have always enjoyed befriending talented individuals! How about this: if Ling Feng is interested, there’s no need to stay in the Eastern Spirit Domain. As long as Ling Feng is willing to serve my Sima Family, I can recommend Brother Ling to join the Dragon Sword Mansion. With Brother Ling’s Slaughter Sword Intent, it’s not impossible to make a name in the West Sword Domain. Staying in the little Eastern Spirit Domain is truly a waste of talent."

Seeing that Ling Feng didn’t speak, Sima Xu continued, "Not only that, if I become the head of the Sima Family in the future, I can help Brother Ling receive better cultivation resources, maybe even comprehend the Slaughter Sword Domain in the future!"

"Oh?"

Ling Feng’s eyelids twitched slightly, "Brother Sima sure overestimates me, don’t you think?"

"As I said, I, Sima Xu, have always enjoyed befriending talented people," Sima Xu smiled fakely.

"Kid Ling, the West Sword Domain has a method to transplant Sword Seeds, this guy probably has bad intentions!"

Again, Despicable Donkey’s reminder echoed in Ling Feng’s mind.

Ling Feng, not being a fool, naturally understood that unsolicited attentions likely masked deceitful intentions.

Sima Xu clearly looked down on the people from the Eastern Spirit Domain. Did he really cherish talent? Treating him like a toddler of three!

To trust Sima Xu would be to risk becoming the next Gu Changfeng.

"Sorry, I’ve always enjoyed being on my own and am not used to relying on others. I’m afraid I have to refuse Brother Sima’s good intentions,"

Ling Feng pursed his lips and flatly denied Sima Xu’s invitation.

"Hmph, such audacity."

Sima Xu’s previously handsome face twisted, "Ling Feng, I’ll give you one last chance. Those who refuse me, Sima Xu, usually don’t end up well."

Ling Feng laughed carefreely, "I’m sorry, but generally speaking, those who dare threaten me, Ling Feng, don’t end up well either!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Sima Xu’s expression changed abruptly, then he burst into laughter, seemingly angered to laughter by Ling Feng’s reply.

This kid really doesn’t grasp the situation!

A mere Human Emperor, turning the tables to threaten an emperor of the Three Venerables!

And a genius swordsman of the West Sword Domain at that!

In the same instant, two razor-sharp killing intents flashed behind Sima Xu, seemingly ready to pierce through Ling Feng.

"You have no idea what status my Sima Family holds in the West Sword Domain!"

Sima Xu laughed openly.

Ling Feng sneered, "Sorry, the power behind me in the Eastern Spirit Domain isn’t lacking either."

"Shortsighted fool! How dare you compare a little Eastern Spirit Domain with the West Sword Domain?"

Sima Xu lost patience, "Fine, you two, play with him and let him understand the insurmountable gap between the Eastern and West Sword Domain!"

"Yes!"

The two swordsmen behind Sima Xu simultaneously drew their long swords, and two cold gleams swept, filling the air with a bone-chilling aura.

"Alas..."

Ling Feng sighed lightly; he hadn’t intended to provoke trouble, but faced with trouble, he wouldn’t just swallow his anger.

"Kid, accept your fate!"

The green-robed swordsman swiftly slashed his long sword toward Ling Feng.