Chapter 69: The Man in Black

"Damn it!"

At the moment when Du Fei and Ba Han landed, they saw the pavilion in the middle of the stone platform suddenly shake and then explode into pieces. Immediately, Bai Yi and Zhu Le, with furious expressions, appeared.

However, when their gazes fell on the wary Du Fei and Ba Han, they were both slightly taken aback.

They were both intelligent people and naturally understood that, given Du Fei and Ba Han's character, they would have left immediately after obtaining what they wanted. But they didn't expect that not only did these two not leave, they had even gathered together.

Why was this?

While feeling puzzled, a glint of joy quickly flashed in their eyes. After all, as long as Du Fei and Ba Han hadn't left, they still had a chance.

However, neither of them was rash. With the situation unclear, they naturally wouldn't act recklessly. Instead, they quickly exchanged a gesture, and the people behind them subtly surrounded Du Fei and Ba Han.

Du Fei stood in place, his gaze quickly scanning the surroundings. After confirming that the aura from earlier definitely wasn't from Bai Yi's group, he slowly took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Who are you, sir! If you have something to say, why not show yourself?"

When Du Fei spoke, everyone on the stone platform, except for Ba Han, was slightly taken aback. After a moment, Bai Yi smiled faintly and said, "I thought it was something serious, Young Master Du Fei. You don't really think that pretending to be a ghost can scare us away, do you?"

Hearing this, Du Fei frowned slightly, glanced back at him, and said in a low voice, "Idiot!"

Being publicly insulted by Du Fei, Bai Yi's face darkened slightly, and he was about to speak, but at that moment, a faint voice slowly sounded.

"Indeed, with your strength as a Ninth Rank Martial Artist, you were able to detect my presence. I must admit, I'm somewhat impressed."

As the voice sounded, a figure wrapped in a black robe appeared at the edge of the stone platform like a ghost. The gaze beneath the black robe seemed to carry a hint of a smile as it slowly swept over the surroundings.

Seeing this person appear, Bai Yi's expression changed even more. Only now did he realize that he had misunderstood something again.

Du Fei, however, was extremely wary of this suddenly appearing black-robed figure. After all, the intense sense of danger he felt earlier was definitely not fake. Although he didn't know how powerful this person was, Du Fei was certain that even if he revealed all his cards, he might not be a match for this person.

After a moment of thought, Du Fei slowly took a deep breath and said, "I don't know who you are, sir. What brings you here today?"

"Ha ha, so you're Du Fei. Although I've heard your name these past few days, I didn't really pay much attention. But I didn't expect that with your abilities, you could break the Demon Sealing Prohibition... Not bad, it wasn't a waste of my efforts!" The black-robed figure seemed to smile and then spoke in a calm voice. His tone was extremely steady, but it naturally carried a sense of immense pressure, making people feel their hearts tighten.

Hearing this, Du Fei's heart stirred slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he said in a deep voice, "It seems that the news of the Xuan You Sect's inheritance spreading around Buyue City these past few days was your doing, right?"

Hearing Du Fei's words, the black-robed figure nodded in apparent approval and then said calmly, "Indeed! Not only do you have talent, but you're also very smart. It seems that even in a remote place like the Da An Dynasty, a few geniuses can still appear..."

Upon hearing this, not only Du Fei, but also Bai Yi, Zhu Le, and Ba Han felt a chill run down their spines.

The implication in this person's words was that everyone who knew about this matter was arranged by him! Given his immense power and his timely appearance, his purpose seemed clear!

Du Fei's lips twitched slightly. Although he had suspected that the Xuan You Sect's inheritance was not simple, he didn't expect that his group had been used as pawns.

Although this feeling was extremely unpleasant, Du Fei was also clear that he was likely no match for this person. It seemed that the smart thing to do was to be sensible... Taking a deep breath, Du Fei slowly placed the stone box in his hand on the ground and then smiled faintly, "Since you've made your intentions clear, I, Du Fei, am not someone who doesn't know when to yield... It seems I don't have the right to touch this thing..."

Seeing Du Fei's actions, Ba Han hesitated for a moment and then also slowly placed the stone box in his hand in front of him. Although he was extremely reluctant, he understood that his strength was on par with Du Fei's, and if he didn't act sensibly, he might not even know how he died in front of this black-robed figure.

"Indeed, you are smart... However, the items seem to be incorrect," the black-robed figure smiled faintly and said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Du Fei's heart sank slightly. After a moment, his gaze fell on the back, and he said in a low voice, "The last box is in their hands. Please go and retrieve it yourself... I won't accompany you!"

With that, Du Fei lightly tapped his foot and his figure suddenly darted to one side.

"Hum..."

However, before Du Fei could leave the stone platform, the black-robed figure casually flicked his left hand, and a translucent true qi shield instantly appeared in front of Du Fei, blocking his path.

Seeing this, Du Fei's expression changed dramatically, and he instantly retreated, landing back in his original spot, his face turning extremely grim.

"True qi condensed into form, Sixth Rank Martial Ancestor!"

When these words were spoken, everyone on the platform was shocked. The term "Martial Ancestor" was too far removed from their reality. At the level of a Martial Ancestor, one could destroy mountains and seas with a wave of their hand. Such power was far beyond the reach of those who had just entered the martial path!

Facing a Martial Ancestor, let alone the people present, even if all the strong people in Buyue City were gathered, they probably couldn't withstand a single attack from this person.

"Boy, you are smart, and you should understand that I'm not here to kill... However, before I finish my business, none of you should think about leaving..." The black-robed figure smiled faintly and then slowly waved his hand, his gaze falling on Bai Yi, "Hand over the item!"

"I... I don't have it... When the box reached us, it was already empty!" Seeing the black-robed figure's gaze on him, Bai Yi trembled for a moment and then quickly said.

"Oh?"

Seeming to understand something, the black-robed figure's gaze fell back on Du Fei and said calmly, "Du family's boy, although I don't want to kill, don't be foolish!"

Hearing the tone of the other party, Du Fei understood that arguing would be meaningless.

He sighed slightly and quickly took out a purple scroll from his ring, then casually threw it towards the black-robed figure.

"Dan Xi Pian?"

The black-robed figure's gaze swept over the scroll in his hand, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he slowly shook his head and said, "This is not what I want. You should understand, right?"

Hearing this, Du Fei's heart trembled slightly, and he instantly understood that the other party was likely after the map. However, the other party probably didn't know how the map existed, otherwise, there wouldn't be so much talk.

Moreover, because of Xiao Bai, Du Fei believed that this black-robed figure had no way of knowing that he had obtained the map.

He took a deep breath and then said in a low voice, "Sir, after I entered the pavilion, I only saw these three items. Oh, and the spirit tablet of Xuan You's ancestor. If you want that, I haven't touched it..."

"Spirit tablet?" Hearing this, the black-robed figure seemed to hesitate for a moment, then his right hand suddenly grabbed, and a spirit tablet flew out of the ruins and landed in his hand.

Holding the spirit tablet, the black-robed figure remained silent for a moment before slowly shaking his head and saying in a low voice, "It seems you haven't lied to me... Fine... I'm not unreasonable. Since you opened the Dan Xi Pian, it's yours..."

With that, the black-robed figure flicked his hand, and the purple scroll landed in Du Fei's hand. At the same time, his right hand grabbed, and the remaining two stone boxes instantly shattered. The two scrolls inside turned into a stream of light and instantly landed in his hand, then disappeared.

After completing this action, the black-robed figure didn't look at the scene again. He slowly raised his head to look at the sky, sighed slightly, and then his figure instantly vanished.

The sudden change in the situation left everyone present feeling a bit breathless, even unable to accept it.

Only after the black-robed figure disappeared did everyone slowly shrink their necks, their eyes filled with fear.

Just now, if the black-robed figure had been displeased, everyone present would have been dead!

Holding the scroll in his hand, Du Fei sighed after a moment. Regardless, although he had lost two items, the most important thing in the Xuan You Sect's inheritance seemed to have fallen into his hands!

As for this "Dan Xi Pian," it could be considered a pleasant surprise! Regardless, this could be considered his gain. The things left by the Xuan You Sect wouldn't be simple.

"Phew..."

Suddenly, a faint panting sound slowly sounded. Du Fei frowned slightly and quickly turned around, only to see that everyone, including Ba Han, was looking at the scroll in his hand with slightly heated gazes.