The two individuals were strangers to each other, yet one was dissatisfied with the methods of enhancing vampire powers, while the other held a mindset that anyone not of their kind must be an enemy. Especially in this ambiguous situation, the clash between Blood Energy and Qi erupted violently.
Upon witnessing the two engage in combat, Mei Chuanqiong and Ilyana were taken aback. They rushed forward, but every attempt to get closer was in vain; after all, the collision between a peak Count and a formidable opponent was beyond their reach.
Like ants on a hot pan, the two were frantic but failed to attract the attention of those fighting. As soon as Luna engaged, she realized her mistake. She had thought that by reclaiming the chilling power from Dracula's Blood and Dracula's Tooth obtained from Mei Chuanqiong, she could easily return to the Ferald Family and take control. However, reality proved otherwise; she was attacked the moment she regained consciousness.
Effortlessly dispatching her attacker, she excitedly made her way back to Ferald Castle, only to be met with the sight of devastation. To make matters worse, an Eastern Geomancer, who took it upon themselves to expel evil like a zealot from the Church, flew out from the castle.
Several thoughts raced through Luna's mind. Initially, she believed Xiao Yefeng was responsible for the destruction of the castle and had been manipulating Abel. With no hesitation, Luna prepared to strike without mercy; Blood Energy was infused with lethal cold poison. However, during their confrontation, she realized her error. She had assumed that possessing the power left by Dracula would allow her to easily crush her opponents, but she faced a Waterloo in her first battle.
Moreover, Xiao Yefeng recognized that this woman who was so close to becoming a vampire Marquis was not much different from Abel. Although she struck fiercely and exuded chilling power, her control over that strength was clearly unrefined. While she wasn't a member of Perfect World like Abel, Xiao Yefeng decided not to hold back.
Summoning the Yin-Yang Sword into his hand, its blade radiated Inspiration. Upon seeing Xiao Yefeng draw his weapon, Mei Chuanqiong felt a sense of dread!
Without hesitation, he dashed into the center of the chaotic battle between Qi and Blood Energy and shouted, "Stop! This is all a misunderstanding!"
The rampant Blood Energy and swirling Qi nearly obliterated the center of their conflict. The moment Mei Chuanqiong entered, both fighters noticed him instantly; they halted not because of his words but out of concern for Mei Chuanqiong's safety.
At that moment, they exchanged puzzled glances as an invisible tension filled the air. Luna felt alarmed; the appearance of the Yin-Yang Sword had indeed instilled a sense of life-threatening danger within her. With these concerns in mind, both Luna and Ilyana eventually set aside their grievances under Mei Chuanqiong's explanation. It was evident that Luna held no fondness for Xiao Yefeng; after all, such a powerful figure appearing beside her while her kin revered him made her uncomfortable.
Xiao Yefeng also disliked Luna. Despite their brief conversation, he sensed her ambitious nature; she was far from the gentle person Mei Chuanqiong had described. He could almost guarantee that if it weren't for the current chaotic situation, Luna would certainly stir up trouble. Observing her appearance, he noted that she possessed traits of a schemer but lacked the strength to match.
At this moment of upheaval on Earth’s stage, Xiao Yefeng was certain that Luna would not limit herself merely to opposing Perfect World. However, he did not perceive her as a threat since everything hinged on strength; Luna was not yet formidable enough to provoke murderous intent in him. Moreover, the greatest threat on Earth remained Perfect World—though the sudden emergence of Human United Federation posed its own issues as well.
Xiao Yefeng felt that he did not need to get too involved in the matters of the Mei Family. Although he believed that Mei Chuanqiong was being used by this woman, it was ultimately a private affair between the two of them. Despite seeing Mei Chuanqiong suffering from the loss of Blood Energy and greatly diminishing his life force, there was nothing Xiao Yefeng could do if Mei Chuanqiong did not care.
The most critical realization for Xiao Yefeng was that upon Luna's return, he had transformed from a savior into an outsider, marginalized by Mark and others. For instance, as he lay in his guest room under the night sky, Spirit sensed that Luna had gathered her kin for a meeting. It was somewhat comforting to know that Mei Chuanqiong, being one of the Huaxia People, was also kept in the dark about this meeting. Hearing the contents of the meeting made Xiao Yefeng feel relieved; he feared how he would treat Mei Chuanqiong if he were present.
During the meeting, Luna sat in her queenly demeanor at the head seat, while her sister Ilyana naturally occupied the Vice Seat, with Mark and others below them. Luna spoke, “I understand your current situations. What are your thoughts on this Xiao Yefeng?”
“A powerful Eastern warrior!”
“An absolute leader!”
“A being that cannot be befriended and must be eliminated!”
These impressions came from the mouths of various vampires. Hearing this made Xiao Yefeng shake his head helplessly; among them were even two who urged Luna or Ilyana to assassinate him. He found it quite tragic that after saving these individuals, some still wished for his death. However, Xiao Yefeng understood; after all, he posed a certain danger.
“Alright! I have noted everyone’s opinions. However, my stance is that we cannot afford to offend him even if we do not seek to befriend him. The current situation is clear: those from Perfect World want to change the structure of Earth. Perhaps they desire a power-centric hierarchy, and this presents an opportunity for our Vampire Clan to reclaim our position at the pinnacle of the West. The Ferrad Family is currently in disarray; although they have suffered damage, what remains are absolute core members. From now on, we must work hard to cultivate our direct lineage’s strength, and the Vampire Clan will rise again to stand at the top of the world!” Luna’s words were impactful, especially since she had fully integrated Dracula's power; at this moment, she was the most perfect vampire in terms of bloodline.
Indeed, her words were ambitious. Unfortunately, what she did not realize was that if humanity lost this time, no one would have the capacity to develop further—much like during the age of dinosaurs when that formidable era was completely wiped out. All warriors perished in battles against Low-Level Planes; this is the meaning of Earth's existence and also a tragedy of Low-Level Dimensions. Pangu was right; without protection from Intermediate Plane levels, one would be nothing but a plaything.
The New Year was approaching quickly, and the final deadline for Qi's dissipation was imminent. Xiao Yefeng vaguely sensed that something inexplicable was about to happen—a feeling he had never experienced since entering this realm. The End of the Law Era was drawing near; under this era, could he defeat Perfect World? He dared not imagine the outcome and could only hope for a favorable result.
After bidding farewell to Mei Chuanqiong, Xiao Yefeng learned that last night the Huaxia Mei Family had already contacted each other. Everyone in the Mei Family was naturally happy to know that Mei Chuanqiong was safe. Xiao Yefeng chose to leave alone because he no longer had any ties with the Ferrad Family. Just as he had speculated, with his girlfriend's appearance, Mei Chuanqiong would certainly not leave him behind. Although Ilyana was reluctant to part with Xiao Yefeng, she ultimately succumbed to her sister's pressure.
Of course, regarding Xiao Yefeng's Blood Energy directly elevating Ilyana from Viscount level to Count level, Luna was evidently very curious. Xiao Yefeng believed that those from Ferrad Family wanted to kill him for this reason as well; however, under absolute strength, no one dared to take action against him.
Xiao Yefeng had risked his life only to earn the other party's wariness. This action seemed entirely unnecessary, yet Xiao Yefeng felt it was worthwhile. After all, he had come for Uncle Mei, and now that his primary goal was accomplished, did it really matter whether the Ferrad Family appreciated him?
An invisible Bagua Diagram appeared around Xiao Yefeng, activating the abilities of the Xun Character Technique and Misty Wind Guard. He quickly left the estate, feeling a twinge of reluctance as he departed from Ilyana. Mei Chuanqiong felt somewhat awkward, while Luna's eyes were filled with apprehension. However, Luna was relieved that she had managed to secure her position before Xiao Yefeng left; they had shared an enlightening conversation.
Luna promised Xiao Yefeng that she would step forward to assist the Ferrad Family when necessary. Xiao Yefeng informed her of everything, and although she harbored some doubts, she ultimately felt fortunate about her actions and plans from the previous night.
As for Xiao Yefeng, he was not worried that Luna would turn against him. She was a cunning figure who would exploit every advantageous person until they were no longer useful. Given the current turbulent situation, reality did not allow her to entertain any reckless thoughts.
Pushing forward with his spiritual energy, Xiao Yefeng declined Luna's offer to see him off. He sensed he was getting closer to something significant; Pangu had drawn him toward that place. He recalled Pangu's parting words: to visit an old friend and bring along one hundred of the most beautiful Azure Dragon Peonies.
This location was unfamiliar to Xiao Yefeng, yet his mind was sharper than any computer. The terrain here differed from any place he had encountered before, leading him to conclude that this scene was not in China. His investigations yielded no results, but before leaving China, he had noted that this place had the highest likelihood of being in Europe. Last night, while Spirit was probing during a meeting, Xiao Yefeng felt a sense of familiarity with the landscape.
After surveying the area, Xiao Yefeng discovered that Pangu's depiction led him to an unexpectedly ordinary spot—a private territory that could be purchased with money. Nestled between mountains and water with excellent feng shui, it was almost completely isolated by towering peaks. If it weren't for accidentally spotting an extraordinary white rabbit infused with Qi, he might have completely overlooked this place.
Upon entering, Xiao Yefeng realized that this area had not been undeveloped; rather, it was half-developed but then abandoned. He soon discovered the reason: there was an existing Illusion Array here. Stepping inside would make one feel lost without realizing it. Fortunately, the Qi was gradually dissipating; otherwise, he might have encountered illusions as well!
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