Chapter 395: Her Highness: I Actually Have Some Appreciation for You

Cold Spikes hovered in the air, casting a dim blue chill.

Each one bore a piercing edge that could cut through metal and stone, densely aimed at Jiang Feng, the murderous intent nearly solidifying.

Yao Lao was so frightened his soul nearly left his body, and he hurriedly shouted at Jiang Feng.

"Jiang Feng! Stop right now! The Saintess is truly enraged; if you take another step forward, you will surely die!"

Xi Er's aura at this moment was terrifying; it was a majesty that surpassed the Wu Zun Realm, making even this thousand-year-old spirit vessel's heart flutter.

Facing the Cold Spikes just a breath away, Jiang Feng acted as if he hadn't seen them; not a hint of fear on his face, only a cold smile.

He raised his hand and wiped the lingering blood from the corner of his mouth.

He spoke in a voice that was small yet unusually resolute.

"If it's possible, what if I give this life of mine back to the Saintess?"

As the words fell, he stepped forward again without hesitation!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

The Cold Spikes responded, soaring past Jiang Feng's cheek like arrows released from a bow, leaving fine streaks of blood.

"Jiang Feng! Do not test Her Highness's bottom line!"

Xi Er's cold voice echoed again from deep within the courtyard, the murderous intent in it surpassing before.

Yao Lao watched from the side, his heart trembling, muttering continuously.

"How can this child be so stubborn!"

But Jiang Feng ignored the wound on his face.

He inhaled deeply, and despite the Cold Spikes, continued walking toward the interior of the house.

With each step, the Cold Spikes closed in by a fraction.

The sharp tips traced shallow blood marks across his body, yet his steps did not pause at all.

"Get out of the way!"

From deep within the courtyard, Xi Er's angry rebuke rang out, bearing an undeniable authority.

As the words fell, the cold air in the small courtyard surged suddenly.

A dense white mist instantly spread, quickly enveloping the entire courtyard.

Immediately after, countless ice shards materialized out of thin air.

Enveloped by the cold, they turned into a swirling snowstorm that swept toward Jiang Feng.

This snowstorm was no ordinary one; each ice shard resembled a sharp blade, bearing bone‑piercing cold.

Jiang Feng was caught off guard, instantly engulfed by the snowstorm.

He felt as if countless knives were slashing him simultaneously, excruciating pain surged, his clothing was shredded, and the exposed skin was covered with dense blood marks.

Fresh blood streamed down the wound, leaving a long trail of blood footprints wherever he stepped.

In a short moment, Jiang Feng turned into a blood‑filled gourd, with no part of his body left intact.

Yet he gritted his teeth, forced himself to stand, his gaze still fixed dead‑stare on the house door deep within the courtyard, continuing step by step with difficulty.

Each of his steps was unusually heavy.

But he was like a stubborn ox, refusing to turn back no matter what.

Yao Lao watched Jiang Feng's condition, feeling both heartache and helplessness.

The sky‑wide snowstorm continued, the Cold Spikes still hovered beside Jiang Feng, ready to take his life at any moment.

Jiang Feng's awareness was already becoming vague.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Jiang Feng could barely hold on, the house door deep within the courtyard burst open with a bang.

A white figure reappeared—it was Xi Er.

She still wore that pristine white long dress.

At this moment her pretty face was covered with frost, her eyes filled with anger, even a hint of disbelief.

She hadn't expected Jiang Feng to truly dare march forward under the sky‑full murderous intent.

Does this kid really not know what the word 'death' means?

"What exactly are you trying to do? Do you truly wish to die at Her Highness's hands?"

Xi Er spoke through clenched teeth, the anger in her voice nearly spilling over.

As her words fell, the cold surrounding her grew even more biting, as if the very air around was about to freeze.

Jiang Feng halted, lifted his head, and a tragic smile appeared on his face.

His voice was somewhat weak.

"You won't kill me. At least... Xi Er, you won't be able to kill me."

Those words caused the frost on Xi Er's face to momentarily solidify, a fleeting, extremely faint tenderness flashing in her eyes.

However, that tenderness vanished almost immediately.

Xi Er looked at Jiang Feng, her tone laced with a hint of mockery.

"You are indeed smarter than I imagined, worthy of being a Kunlun Descendant."

She paused, her gaze turning icy once more.

"Speak, what exactly do you want?"

Jiang Feng inhaled deeply, stared straight at Xi Er, and asked word for word.

"I only wish to ask, where did the former Xi Er go?"

Upon hearing, Xi Er's smile grew colder.

She slightly lifted her chin, her tone tinged with disdain.

"Her Highness is her; we have always been one, never separated."

You are not her.

Jiang Feng shook his head.

You will never be her.

Xi Er's smile on her face gradually faded, and her gaze became increasingly cold.

Suddenly, she curled the corner of her mouth into a beautiful arc, full of mockery.

She stared at Jiang Feng, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.

So what? What qualifications do you have to interfere in this matter? Who do you think you are?

She paused, her voice tinged with indifference.

She has indeed disappeared, and moreover, Her Highness can tell you that she will never let her come out again. What can you do to Her Highness?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng's gaze changed instantly.

A strong fighting spirit suddenly burst forth from him.

Then I can only give my all to rescue Xi Er.

Upon hearing this, Xi Er slightly raised her eyebrows, yet she was utterly unafraid.

Oh? Just with your half-step Wu Zun cultivation?

Xi Er's face was full of amusement; she merely waved her hand, and Jiang Feng's whole body was sent flying backward.

He landed several hundred meters away, coughing up a mouthful of blood heavily.

Before Jiang Feng could get up, Xi Er's figure appeared like a ghost, almost instantly stepping onto his back.

Just that light step made Jiang Feng feel as if all his tendons and bones were shattered.

At this moment, Xi Er was simply invincible.

What Yao Lao said was correct; even the previous Luo Tiantu might not be a match for the current Xi Er.

Too scary.

Is this the power of the Divine Farmer Great Emperor's bloodline?

Look, you can't even withstand a single strike from Her Highness; with your feeble self, what qualifies you to stand beside Her Highness?

You're right, Her Highness is not Xi Er. That foolish girl, in order to save you, such a waste, willingly sacrificed her body to Her Highness...

As she spoke, Xi Er slowly lowered herself into a crouch.

Those captivating eyes fell upon Jiang Feng, revealing endless mockery.

What a pity, from you, Her Highness sees no merits at all.

Therefore, you, like an ant, will never have the chance to see her again in your lifetime!

Upon saying this, Xi Er waved her jade hand, intending to completely expel Jiang Feng from the small courtyard.

Now, the Heaven's Mandate Array!

At the very moment Xi Er was about to strike, Jiang Feng let out an angry shout; instantly, countless patterns appeared throughout the small courtyard, tightly surrounding Xi Er.

Xi Er showed no fear at all, and actually revealed a hint of appreciation on her face.

Silently and without a sound, you actually managed to set up the Heaven's Mandate Array?

Jiang Feng, Her Highness actually has some appreciation for you.