In the ancient arena, this cold voice echoed, making everyone present tremble.
Indeed, the voice was too familiar…
A noble figure appeared on the battlefield without warning.
Her arrival drew everyone's attention.
Not far away, a True Immortal expert from Mount Chaofeng, serving as the temporary judge, bowed respectfully.
"Empress, why have you come?!"
Without a doubt, the person who appeared was none other than Empress Tianfeng, Feng Qingxian.
Upon seeing her, everyone present excitedly turned their gaze, eager to catch another glimpse of the legendary Empress Tianfeng's true face.
Qian Hong, who was nearby, was startled by her appearance.
"You… you…"
He dared to be a little arrogant when facing Ye Yun.
But now, facing Feng Qingxian, he was quite timid…
Feng Qingxian glanced at him, then at Qian Feng lying in a pool of blood, and said indifferently.
"You just said that Ye Yao was cruel? But it seems you did something even worse to him."
"Cough, cough, Empress, I don't understand what you mean by that."
"Don't you know what you've done?"
"..."
Qian Hong continued to play dumb, feigning ignorance.
Feng Qingxian's words just now stunned the people present.
Although they had felt something was off about Qian Feng earlier, what did it have to do with Qian Hong?
"Since you don't admit it, let's take a look."
Feng Qingxian directly reached out and grabbed Qian Feng on the ground, and strands of blood-red light were stripped from his body.
Finally, in her palm, it condensed into a blood-red, pill-like substance.
She extended her slender fingers, picked it up, and looked at Qian Hong, whose face had long turned extremely ugly, saying.
"This Blood Fiend Pill is a very high-grade life-burning pill from the alien races of the Void Abyss. It can burn the user's essence to exchange for greater peak strength."
"The price of using it is the depletion of one's essence, significantly reducing one's lifespan and potential."
"You, however, tricked him into swallowing such a life-threatening pill, just to win first place in this exchange meet."
"You tell me, who is more cruel?"
Facing Feng Qingxian's accusation, Qian Hong still tried to argue.
"Even if he took this pill, why should you say I gave it to him? He simply couldn't accept defeat and took it himself!"
This kind of behavior was tantamount to asking for trouble…
As if to confirm this.
Feng Qingxian raised her hand and conjured an image, which clearly showed Qian Hong pulling Qian Feng into a corner earlier.
Qian Hong had set up an isolation barrier for secrecy, but it was no match for Feng Qingxian.
"What now? Do you have anything else to say?"
This situation was incredibly explosive.
The already noisy audience erupted completely.
Although most of them didn't recognize the so-called Blood Fiend Pill, they were more willing to believe Empress Tianfeng than Qian Hong.
"I knew Qian Feng's strength was a bit strange earlier, so that's why!"
"How despicable of Mount Chaofeng to give their disciples such life-burning pills!"
"What Mount Chaofeng? Don't you see? Qian Hong would do anything for a supreme immortal artifact!"
"Truly despicable, shameless, and vile!"
…
The exchange meet was, in essence, for exchange. Qian Hong's actions had undoubtedly angered everyone.
The entire venue erupted in discussion, and no one paid attention to Ye Yao's identity anymore.
Public opinion was like that, it came fast and shifted just as quickly. People only cared about what was more interesting…
Facing widespread condemnation, Qian Hong's expression was extremely gloomy. He was full of unwillingness but dared not vent it.
"I…"
Qian Hong hesitated, the ironclad evidence laid bare, and he could no longer argue.
Feng Qingxian was too lazy to pursue it further and simply said indifferently.
"If you were from Mount Chaofeng, I would definitely punish you severely. But since you are from Mount Qianxun, it has nothing to do with me."
"I believe that when you return, Qian Ruyuan will have a good talk with you…"
She then spoke with a colder tone.
"As for now, you can get out of Mount Chaofeng. This place does not welcome ruthless criminals like you with no bottom line."
This last sentence was incredibly oppressive, making Qian Hong tremble and dare not retort.
In fact, his actions could be considered a provocation to Mount Chaofeng. If they truly did something to him, it was estimated that Mount Qianxun would not even defend him.
He swallowed and was about to leave when Ye Yun called him back.
"Wait, did you forget something?"
Hearing this, Qian Hong's expression froze. He had thought of slipping away, but Ye Yun remembered.
Feng Qingxian also recalled and looked at Qian Hong, saying.
"Indeed, since our Mount Chaofeng won the bet, shouldn't the promised Star Moon Flower be handed over?"
"This…"
Qian Hong hesitated.
But then, he met Feng Qingxian's sharp gaze.
"What? Are you going back on your word?"
At this moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Feng Qingxian's gaze made Qian Hong feel a chill that seemed to pierce his flesh and blood.
Under this terrifying pressure, how dare Qian Hong say no? He quickly handed the Star Moon Flower to Feng Qingxian in front of him.
"Then Empress… I'll be going now…"
"Go on, scram."
Feng Qingxian's casual words made Qian Hong feel as if he had received a great pardon.
Then, ignoring the people from Mount Qianxun, he fled alone.
Feng Qingxian no longer paid attention to him. Xu Binglan looked at her, bowed slightly, and said softly.
"Senior Feng, hello…"
Noticing Xu Binglan, she then nodded and smiled faintly.
"Yes, it's been many years. You've become even more beautiful."
"You flatter me, Senior…"
Even when facing Feng Qingxian, Xu Binglan maintained her composure. It seemed she was truly innate…
Feng Qingxian looked at her and asked with interest.
"Tell me, why have you come here personally this time? What do you want to do with our Ye Yun?"
Her way of referring to Ye Yun made the audience gasp.
Xu Binglan remained silent.
Seeing this, Feng Qingxian waved her hand.
"Never mind. If you don't want to say, then don't. Just be safe."
After saying this cryptic remark, Feng Qingxian, holding the Star Moon Flower, walked up to Ye Yun and handed it to him directly.
"Here, your spoils of war. Take it quickly."
"Yes, thank you so much this time."
Ye Yun, who was still holding Fang Zhiwei, said gratefully.
Although he could have handled it without her, it certainly wouldn't have been so easy.
After speaking, he reached out and took the Star Moon Flower.
Then Feng Qingxian looked at him and said playfully.
"I say, you're willing to bet with this, it seems you have more and more secrets."
"Uh… well…"
Ye Yun couldn't help but cough lightly, unsure how to answer.
"It's alright. No need to say more in front of so many people."
At this moment, Feng Qingxian, with a smile, leaned closer to him and, raising the corner of her mouth, said in a voice that could be heard by everyone.
"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it tonight in my imperial palace. We can have a long talk."