The more than a hundred Earth Immortals in the Nine Yang Cave originally coveted the treasures in Xiao Fei's hands and wanted to attack them to seize the treasures.
However, although they seemed numerous, they were all scattered like loose sand.
If they had truly been willing to risk their lives and unite, they would have long ago overthrown the five people led by Boss He.
Even if their strength was insufficient, relying on their numerical advantage, they could have worn them down to death.
Yet, these hundred-plus people had been oppressed by Boss He's group of five for thousands of years.
Xiao Fei had a good strategy for dealing with such rabble: do not retreat, do not show any fear, and certainly do not try to reason with them.
If he showed even a sliver of timidity, they would become emboldened and press their advantage.
He had to maintain his dominance and first eliminate those who dared to step forward with swift and decisive action.
Anyone who dared to show their face would be killed!
Dealing with over a hundred people simultaneously, Xiao Fei was absolutely no match.
But by striking suddenly and targeting only one person, with the Gourd Vine in hand, his attack was guaranteed to be fatal.
Xiao Fei struck three times in succession, killing three of the most boisterous Earth Immortals.
After three consecutive strikes, Xiao Fei stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a master, his gaze like a blade sweeping across the entire scene.
"Who else?"
"Who else..."
In reality, Xiao Fei's immortal energy had been completely depleted, but he still appeared extremely arrogant, leaving the observing hundred-plus people unsure of his true strength.
Instantly, the more than a hundred people present fell silent!
They looked at each other, none willing to be the first to step forward.
Everyone knew that if they worked together, they could easily kill Xiao Fei.
But the first one to charge would very likely die, and no one wanted to be the first to rush to their death, leaving the spoils for others.
Xiao Fei, seizing the brief moment when everyone was stunned by him, retrieved over a dozen Vitality Rejuvenation Pills from his spatial artifact and swallowed them directly.
These pills were concocted by himself with limited materials, and their effect in replenishing immortal energy was rather ordinary.
The dozen-plus pills exploded within his abdomen, generating streams of immortal energy that rapidly replenished his depleted meridians.
His parched meridians began to slowly fill.
Because he had consumed so many pills at once, a large quantity of them detonated within him.
Streams of powerful energy surged uncontrollably within his body, shattering his internal organs under the impact.
He forcibly endured the excruciating pain from his broken internal organs, refusing to let anyone detect his distress.
Even so, his face contorted into a mask of pain.
To the onlookers, he appeared arrogant, defiant, and ruthless.
Xiao Fei gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, and his gaze swept across the crowd again. Wherever his eyes fell, everyone dared not meet his gaze and lowered their heads.
"Still... who..."
From the pain of his shattered organs, Xiao Fei spat out each word through gritted teeth. Seeing that no one else dared to step forward, he then turned and walked forward.
The more than 100 Earth Immortals who had surrounded him in layers could only retreat involuntarily, none daring to block his path directly.
"He only has one treasure, but we have over 100 people.
I'll count to three, and then we'll all attack together to kill him."
Someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, attempting to incite everyone to attack simultaneously.
"One."
"Two."
This person, hidden deep within the crowd, hunched his neck, believing himself to be safe.
But when Xiao Fei's gaze turned towards him, the few Earth Immortals standing around him quickly moved aside, fearing implication.
Thus, it became that Earth Immortal, with his head tucked, counting alone while everyone else kept a wide berth.
Xiao Fei had just recovered some immortal energy when someone immediately stuck their head out to court death. The Gourd Vine in his hand was summoned again.
A golden rainbow flashed amidst flames, and with a swoosh, it tightly bound that Earth Immortal.
Then, with a swift hand, the Earth Immortal was beheaded on the spot.
"Hahaha..."
"Who else..."
Xiao Fei, holding the golden Gourd Vine, laughed wantonly and led Hong Wende and the others forward.
The more than 100 Earth Immortals present no longer dared to obstruct them in the slightest.
Xiao Fei continued his arrogant stride until he was far from everyone's sight, then collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.
"Oh, the pain is killing me!
You few, keep watch around the perimeter and don't let anyone approach. I need to recuperate for a while."
"Yes!"
The few people departed. Song Yao, carrying a female cultivator on her shoulder, also prepared to take her away.
"Wait! Put her down!"
Song Yao placed the unconscious female cultivator before Xiao Fei, a knowing smile on her face, and then turned to leave.
Xiao Fei placed his hand on the female cultivator's skin and moved it around. Her eyelids twitched slightly, a subtle movement that Xiao Fei still caught.
His hand suddenly moved from below to above, grasping the female cultivator's neck.
"No need to pretend anymore!"
The female cultivator, realizing her feigned unconsciousness had been discovered, opened her eyes and calmly stared at Xiao Fei, showing no panic.
"What do you want to do?"
"I want you to help me cultivate!"
"How?"
"You just need to obediently follow my instructions..."
Xiao Fei kept her alive precisely for their five-element combined attack technique.
This female cultivator was named Shui Ruoyun. Under Xiao Fei's questioning, she was honest and revealed everything.
"Alright, that's enough for today. I'll inquire about the specific details later."
Xiao Fei's internal injuries had also recovered considerably, and he decided to find a secluded spot to recuperate further.
"Are you going to keep me like this, naked, forever?"
Xiao Fei surveyed Shui Ruoyun's body and felt that being naked was quite pleasant and easy on the eyes.
After all, she was a captive with no rights, and it served as a constant reminder of her status.
"When you've taught me everything, I'll give you a beautiful dress."
"How about I exchange a secret for a set of robes?"
Xiao Fei agreed after a brief consideration, deciding it was necessary to give her some motivation.
"Tell me, what kind of secret is it?"
"A secret hiding place that can evade the invasion of fire poison."
"Deal!"
Xiao Fei immediately took out a blue long dress and handed it to Shui Ruoyun.
He had killed quite a few Earth Immortals before, some of whom were female, and he had kept the clothes of the Earth Immortal powerhouses. Now, they came in handy.
Shui Ruoyun put on the blue long dress in front of Xiao Fei, turning around once and finding that she looked even better in the dress.
Next, Shui Ruoyun led Xiao Fei and his group towards their previously secret hiding place.
Indeed, they found a small underground space, and hiding there made them feel much more comfortable.