History's Number 1 Founder

by Stayrr

He time-traveled and got a system but Lin Feng’s pressure is as big as a mountain. System main quest: Ling Feng creates a school, establishing history’s number 1 sect, Ling Feng himself becoming the number 1 founder. And so to become history’s number 1 founder Lin Feng started to work hard. “Your name is Shi Tianhao? Natural born supreme king but it was stolen by your cousin. No

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Chapter 692: No One is Normal Around Here

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Zhu Yi fully understood what Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha were thinking.

Zhou Yuncong's strength not only affected the confidence of other cultivators but his fellow disciples as well.

For Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha, this was a challenge. If they could steady their minds and calm themselves and respond properly to the pressure, it would help them improve and further realize their potential. This could help them soar further in the future.

Hence, both Lin Feng and Zhu Yi viewed this extremely positively.

Zhou Yuncong, as the source of all these, felt nothing. He had the ability to control his powers and hence, they did not run amok. Fortunately, Shi Tianhao, who was by his side, helped him too.

Lin Tong was devastated. She went dejectedly to the quiet chamber where Xiao Zhener was. The moment she opened the door, she said softly, "Mom! I lost..."

Xiao Zhener smiled slightly and pulled her into her arms. "It's an intra-sect battle. Don't think too much about it."

Lin Tong's mouth twitched as she said, "I wanted to advance into the top four so I could win glory for Dad."

Xiao Zhener lightly tapped her nose and smiled, "Regardless of your results, Xiao Yan and I are both very proud of you. We won't give you any pressure. All we want is for you live a carefree life."

"OK!" Lin Tong was still in Xiao Zhener's embrace. She squirmed slightly and then, she thought of something, "Right, I still want to challenge others. Mom, who do you think I should challenge?"

Xiao Zhener said with a smile, "That's up to you."

Lin Tong's eyes rolled as ideas flashed in her mind.

At the same time, Shi Tianhao also instructed the second round of battle to begin. The two combatants were Chen Xingyu of the Great Void Sect, who came in third, and Lei Jie from the Lei Family, who came in sixth.

Lin Feng, who was in the Grand Heavens Pavilion, looked at the scene before him with interestedly. "This is the only battle where I cannot determine the winner before they fight. Chen Xingyu appears to have a better chance, but Lei Jie isn't too bad too."

In the Dharma Hall, the various cultivators discussed intensely. Lei Jie's strength could be seen from his solo ascent up the Starry Treasure Pagoda and the brutal way he slew the Qiong Qi in the small world. Then, he was able to defeat Kang Hai of the Heavenly Master Sword Sect. These were all impressive results.

However, Chen Xingyu was more low-key and mysterious. Till now, no one knew what was his specialty.

However, thinking about Chen Xingyu's progress till now, one could not help but to fear him.

In the first round, he was left behind in the group comprising Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha. However, he was the first to reach the top of the Starry Pagoda Tower. If not for the fact that his groupmates came into an accident with the Starlight Rotationary Mechanism which hindered their progress, they would have gotten first.

In the second round, he did not come into conflict with anyone. All he did was to hunt Qiong Qi. He accumulated ten golden rings and was ranked third, right behind Xu Yunsheng and Dao Yuting, preventing the Celestial Sect of Wonders from dominating the top 3.

From a certain perspective, Chen Xingyu's performance in the second round was the most outstanding one.

The rules of the spiritual conference allowed cultivators to snatch golden rings from one another. This increased the chance of unforeseen events.

Kang Hai's experience demonstrated that with only a tiny bit of effort, he was able to increase his golden rings from three to ten. Then, it fell back to five. His rise and fall were more exciting than a roller-coaster.

Zhou Yuncong entered the small world as part of the last group but he was still able to obtain fifth. The crux of it was that he obtained the golden rings from Li Xingfei and Yang Likun. This allowed him to increase his golden ring count from one to eight, which helped to make up for his lost time.

Let's not talk about Chu Yang, who managed to obtain nine golden rings at once. Together with the one that he had hidden, he was able to get ten.

Chen Xingyu was the only one in the top eight that did not steal anyone's golden rings or had his golden rings snatched away. He obtained his golden rings with the most primitive and simple method and that was to hunt Qiong Qi.

While he did not encounter any unforeseen events, his progress to third placing, from a certain perspective, was well-deserved.

However, his powers were a secret because he had never actually fought with anyone. Even the Qiong Qi that he hunted were those that got separated from the pack. Hence, everyone was curious about the true abilities of this talent from the Great Void Sect.

Similarly, Lei Jie, the young master of the Lei Family, believed he was able to force Chen Xingyu to show his hand.

Chen Xingyu, clad entirely in white and looking extremely handsome, stared at Lei Jie, who was opposite him, calmly. Then, with a smile, he clasped his hands together and said, "Daoist Lei, please."

He was ranked third in the second round and hence, he had the right to choose the battleground. However, he did not make any special request. Instead, he chose to battle with Lei Jie on a normal battleground, demonstrating an extraordinary confidence.

Lei Jie did not pass up on this chance. He slammed his palms together and green lightning appeared on his body. They turned into snake-light lightning bolts that enveloped the entire sky as they came down on Chen Xingyu's head.

From Chen Xingyu's body, one black and one white stream of Qi emerged. They twisted together and turned into a whirlpool. As they turned non-stop, they created a powerful absorption force that sucked the green lightning in.

Lei Jie's eyebrows arched and he re-directed the spells with his hand. The green lightning flying into the black and white whirlpool congregated together. Instead of being destroyed by the whirlpool on contact, they turned into a big ball of thunder.

The ball of thunder no longer looked as if it were made out of crackling lightning. Instead, it resembled a ball of green gas that vibrated non-stop.

In the next instant, the green ball of gas exploded, shattering the black-and-white whirlpool.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, the Thunderclouds Holy Man's face was serious as he nodded his had. "The Chaos Cave Saint-Slaying Thunderbolt, it's descended from the Great Chaos True Thunder Manual of Emperor Tai."

Legend had it that when Emperor Tai ruled the Divine Lands, he was feared by all. Even Immortal Soul stage cultivators submitted themselves to him, for all who went against him would be killed by green thunder!

Lin Feng smiled slightly. Earlier on, when he first saw the Imperial Palace in the Cloud Forest World, it released the Chaos Cave Saint-Slaying Thunderbolt.

Lei Jie was only an Aurous Core stage cultivator. Naturally, his powers were not even a ten-thousandth of Emperor Tai's. However, the thunder spells he cultivated were indeed directly descended from Emperor Tai's.

The Chaos Cave Saint-Slaying Thunderbolt revealed itself to be extremely powerful. Even against Lei Jie of the Great Void Sect, it did not appear weak.

Chen Xingyu looked at the Chaos Cave Saint-Slaying Thunderbolt and smiled slightly. He pointed in the air with his index finger as streams after streams of black and white air re-appeared and reformed into a black-and-white whirlpool.

Lei Jie once again released another green gas ball that clashed with the black-and-white whirlpool.

Chen Xingyu suddenly sliced with his hand in mid-air and the black-and-white whirlpool disintegrated. It then reformed to form two long gas streams that seemed as long and as wide as the Yangtze River. It resembled two ferocious dragons as it destroyed Lei Jie's Chaos Cave Saint-Slaying Thunderbolt like a predator slaying its prey. Then, it charged towards Lei Jie himself.

Lei Jie himself became covered in green thunder. He resembled a thunder god as thunderbolts after thunderbolts shot out from his body. The area around him turned into a thundery hell, blocking the black and white streams of gas.

Both of them were in the Aurous Core stage. In a one-on-one battle, the Dharma Hall would not suppress their powers and the two were free to demonstrate all their skills. Their abilities dazzled the other cultivators who were watching their fight.

The two of them were both testing water but yet, they had both revealed extraordinary powers. Even Nascent Soul stage cultivators would tread carefully around them.

As the battle reached its crescendo, Lei Jie bellowed, his voice like the roar of thunder. His entire body brimmed with light as nine streams of gas circled around his body faster and faster.

The nine streams of swept the thunder and lightning around Lei Jie and began form shapes. Slowly, they solidified and turned into the shape of a giant. It truly seemed like a thunder god that had descended upon the mortal realm.

It was no mere shadow or illusion but rather, the physical manifestation of Lei Jie's mana. It was slightly similar to the cosmic forms of Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

Looking at the scene before them, the many Immortal Soul stage elders in the Grand Heavens Pavilion were slightly shocked.

The Qin Emperor, Shi Yu, nodded his head and said, "The Nine Qi True Thunder Form is truly extraordinary."

The Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivators and Intermediate Nascent Soul stage cultivators would experience a massive increase in their powers because their cosmic forms managed to cultivate the true essence of their mantras.

While Lei Jie's cultivation was only in the Aurous Core stage, he was able to use this slightly similar method. While it was still different compared to the cosmic form, it undoubtedly increased his battling abilities.

Chen Xingyu's face did not change. The two Yin-Yang aura around him formed a whirlpool of an unprecedented size.

As more and more Yin-Yang mana was directed into the whirlpool, it slowly began to split itself into two discs, like the moment in Creation where Heaven and Earth split apart. Then, the two halves of the whirlpool enveloped Lei Jie's giant in its center.

The two discs spun in opposite directions and resembled a huge grindstone. It sought to grind everything in its center into a fine powder.

With Yin and Yang as its driving force and with the heaven and earth as its whetstones, it sought to erase the existence of everything in its path.

This was the most powerful move of the Great Void Sect's Yin Yang Mantra of the Void, the Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell!

Those who recognized this spell could not sit still. The power of this spell way exceeded most normal spells. It should not even exist at the Aurous Core stage.

Three years ago in Xiling City, Bai Xiqian, a direct disciple of the Great Void Sect, used this spell to the amazement of all present. However, she was still defeated by Yue Hongyan, a disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. It was not because the Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell was weak. Instead, Bai Xiqian simply lacked battling abilities compared to Yue Hongyan.

Even members of the Celestial Sect of Wonders dared not underestimate this spell.

"They are both in the Aurous Core stage. However, Chen Xingyu's spell was much stronger than Bai Xiqian's." Yue Hongyan, as the person with the most right to speak, said as she stared intently at Chen Xingyu for a while. Then, she said slowly, "Bai Xiqian wielded this spell like a tiny child wielding a 500-kilogram hammer. However, he is able to use it to near-perfection. It's like an extension of his arms."

Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi, who was by her side, nodded their heads. Xiao Yan smiled and said, "For this conference, the other sects truly decided to send their better disciples."

Lei Jie too could feel the power of Chen Xingyu. However, he showed no sign of backing down. The thunder god he summoned roared loudly in defiance of the Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell.

The two sides were trapped in a situation neither side could maintain for long. Everyone admired Lei Jie's powers, as he seemed able of resisting a direct disciple of the Great Void Sect without showing any sign of weakness.

However, at this point in time, rage crossed Lei Jie's usually cool and collected face.

"Im...Impossible! I... I am cut out of success!"

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Chapter 693: The Grand Celestial Seven Seas and the Appearance of the Three Mountains

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Lei Jie took in a deep breath and it appeared that he had made his choice. The thunder giant on his forehead appeared to have collapsed immediately.

No one predicted this. The smile on the Lei Family head, Lei Lie, disappeared immediately. His pupils expanded as he stared at Lei Jie tightly.

Chen Xingyu did not take this chance to move in for the kill. Instead, he withdrew his Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell and looked calmly at Lei Jie.

At that moment, Lei Jie's expression had returned to normal. He said calmly, "For this round, I forfeit."

The Dharma Hall erupted into chaos. The disciples of the Lei Family were even more shocked. Everyone was in disbelief as to why Lei Jie would forfeit.

Many Nascent Soul stage cultivators of the Lei Family looked at Lei Jie. They were clear that Lei Jie, who possessed the Nine Qi True Thunder Form had more than enough power till now.

Of course, that may not be the full extent of Chen Xingyu's power. However, they two were still tied. If they continued fighting, Lei Jie still had a chance.

It's not just about obtaining a good ranking in this spiritual conference organized by the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Defeating a core disciple of the Great Void Sect would greatly increase the prestige of Lei Jie's name and firmly establish him as an upcoming talent.

Lei Lie, the head of the Lei Family, knew that this descendant of his was never truly happy about being compared unfavorably to Shi Tianyi.

After Shi Tianyi lost to Shi Tianhao, Lei Jie's target changed. Naturally, his new target became Shi Tianhao.

The reason for Lei Jie attended this conference was so that he could get last.

With Lei Lie's understanding of him, Lei Jie could not be seeking defeat intentionally so that he could challenge Shi Tianhao. Such an act would indicate that he was challenging Shi Tianhao in the capacity as a junior seeking advice from a senior. Proud Lei Jie would never accept it.

He wanted to defeat all of the second-generation Celestial Sect of Wonders disciples before challenging Shi Tianhao openly.

Hence, even if he forfeited the match with Chen Xingyu now, he would not use the chance to challenge Shi Tianhao or his fellow disciples.

As a result of his deep understanding of Lei Jie, Lei Lie was shocked as to why would Lei Jie forfeit the match.

Lei Jie's face was dark. He knew what his family members were thinking.

By forgoing the match, there was not much point in him taking part in this spiritual conference. Many people would think that he was scared of battle and faced with Chen Xingyu of the Great Void Sect, he lost his nerves.

Not only would he be unable to raise his prestige, it would also damage Lei Jie's reputation.

Lei Jie knew all of this. After a short deliberation, he still decided to forfeit.

"By stopping now, or even regressing, I would be able to progress one step further," Lei Jie tried to regain his composure. "This will surely solve the problem."

"I… I am made for success!"

On the Central Great Pavilion at the top of Yun Peak, a bunch of Foundational Celestial Sect of Wonders disciples sat and watched the whole process. Some people, upon seeing Lei Jie forfeiting the match, curiously asked, "What is he doing? He doesn't appear to be losing."

"However, I think he has an idea of his own capabilities. He knows that he is no match and hence, he decides to forfeit."

"Tang Jun, what do you think?"

Suddenly, a youth by the side asked, "You are in the Foundation Establishment stage. Your cultivator is higher than ours, perhaps you can see more?"

The youth called Tang Jun's eyes were like electricity. He stared tightly at Lei Jie in the light projection and then said, "I don't know too."

The person by his side said, "However, you resemble him quite a lot. If you were surnamed Lei too, I would have thought that you were brothers."

Tang Jun's face clenched into fists and then, he let go slowly. He laughed and said nothing.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, the Lei Family head Lei Lie finally calmed down. He looked at Lin Daohan and Yan Mingyue and said with a smile, "Your honorable sect produces truly extraordinary disciples. My kid is no match."

Since the start of the spiritual conference, the Marquis of Xuanji, Zhu Hongwu, who was sitting quietly by the side telepathically communicated to him, "Looking at it now, your grandson's forfeiture this time should have a cause."

Lei Lie's gaze flashed as he replied, "Please don't rush, Marquis. I'll ask Lei Jie afterward for the reason."

The other Immortal Soul elders congratulated Lin Daohan, "Daoist Lin has a successor. That's truly worth celebrating."

Lin Feng looked at this scene and laughed, "A good master produces excellent disciples."

"That still can't be compared to the disciples under the Master of the Celestial Sect," said Lin Daohan calmly and humbly. "My disciple still has much to learn and much to work on. I hope you won't mind him entering the Celestial Wonders World of your honorable sect."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Perhaps he may even win the chance at a Baptism of the Original Stellar Light."

Yan Mingyue too smiled, "Master Lin is too kind. Regardless, we should thank Master Lin for his generous gift."

The powers of the luminaries were incomparable in their breadth and depth. Even Immortal Soul cultivators may not be able to handle them and hence, even if they were able to bring in the powers of the stars, they too may be destroyed because of its destructive powers.

The Xian Heaven Holy Stellar Light of the Great Void Nine Heavenly Spells of the Great Void Sect was a spell that used such a power.

The more powerful spells included the Nine Luminaries Heaven-Crushing Formation, whose power was visible.

To cultivate with the powers of the star, it was extremely difficult. Since ancient times, only demons who had formed the original true spirit could cultivate with the powers of the luminaries. For human cultivators, it was deathly difficult.

The only way to do so would be through the Ancient Desolate Galaxy, which was under the control of the demons. It was extremely mystical and acted like a buffer zone. Human cultivators could cultivate there and borrow upon the powers of the stars.

Lin Feng was able to control a reflection of the Ancient Desolate Galaxy where he managed to obtain the power of the stars. Hence, he was able to cleanse and further strengthen the souls and bodies of his disciples.

However, it was ultimately just a reflection of the Ancient Desolate Galaxy. It was formed by Emperor Xia and his Destiny-level magic treasure, the Crucible of the Divine Lands and not a true pathway into the Ancient Desolate Galaxy. Hence, the powers of the stars that could be used were still limited.

At the same time, the Baptism of the Original Stellar Light, while a lot more gentle, could only be endured by cultivators of a certain level. Only exceptional cultivators could accept the Baptism of the Original Stellar Light to reach a higher level.

In the Celestial Sect of Wonders, only a few people could take it.

Even so, the powers of the stars were limited. Lin Feng's willingness to use this as a prize earned him the approval of Lin Daohan, Yan Mingyue, Shi Yu, and company.

The Lightning Swordmaster sighed and said, "Speaking about it, none of the Grand Celestial Seven Seas is in our hands."

With that, the many Immortal Soul stage cultivators nodded their heads in agreement.

The Grand Celestial Seven Seas referred to the Starry Sea, the Void Sea, the Netherworld Sea, the Black Sea, the Ying Sea, the Spirit Sea and the Death Sea. They were beyond the Grand Celestial World but they were different from the Middle World. Instead, they were spaces bigger than the Middle World.

The Starry Sea was the Ancient Desolate Galaxy. During the Primordial Age, it was like the playground of the demons. In the Antiquity Age, it was occupied by Man and became the residence of the various human emperors. In the late Antiquity Age, the demons reclaimed it. Till now, it was in their hands.

The Void Sea referred to the Void Battleground. Space inside it flowed chaotically and everywhere was enveloped by Void Storm. Humans and demons often entered it to search for treasures and hence, it did not belong to any one side specifically.

The Netherworld Sea referred to the Netherworld Sea. Legend had it that it was the location of the Netherworld Land, where it was plagued by misfortunes and disasters. The River Styx Primordial Water, the Blood River Primordial Water, the Nefarious Spectral Primordial Fire, the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze, the Red Lotus Fire, the Nine Nether Draught and the Avīci Infernal Gale all originated from there.

The Netherworld Sea existed in an enclosed state. It was neither fully connected with the Divine Lands nor the Barren Expanses. However, there were some dimensional tears that may appear. However, they disappeared as soon as they appeared.

The River Styx Primordial Water, the Blood River Primordial Water, the Nefarious Spectral Primordial Fire and the other calamities may escape from these tears to wreck havoc in the human world.

The Black Sea was only connected to the Barren Expanses and not the Divine Lands. It was where the dragons could be found.

The Ying Sea was connected to the Divine Lands and located in the east of the Great Zhou Empire's maritime holdings. It was also known as the Sea of Mirages. Many odd and abnormal things could be found floating there. It was also filled with mirages. Compared to the Void Battleground, it was much tamer. However, it was still a place filled with mystery and very difficult to navigate.

Many Immortal Soul stage cultivators were lost there, and countless more cultivators below the Immortal Soul stage.

Amongst the many powerful cultivators of the Divine Lands, many sought to explore the Ying Sea. However, like the Void Battleground, very few obtained what they wanted. Man was still far from controlling it.

Strictly speaking, just like how the Black Sea was found in the Barren Expanses, the Ying Sea was considered the backyard of the Divine Lands. What was awkward, however, was that the easternmost sea of the Divine Lands was connected by an inter-world passage to the Barren Expanses. Hence, demons did not need to spend much effort to enter the Ying Sea.

To protect the passage to the Ying Sea, the two sides came to blows many times. The Great Zhou Empire stationed many cultivators there to prevent demons from entering.

The Spirit Sea and the Death Sea were much more mysterious. They were harder to locate than the Netherworld Sea.

The Heavenly Master Swordmaster said suddenly, "Speaking about it, it's almost time for the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea to appear. Legend has it that whoever controls the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea will control the entire Ying Sea. I wonder if it's true."

Hearing that, regardless of whether it was Shi Yu, the Qin Emperor, or the Marquis of Xuanji, all of them frowned immediately.

The Azure Pulse Swordmaster of the Vast Sea Sword Sect remained emotionless as his gaze turned towards the Heavenly Master Swordmaster. The Heavenly Master Swordmaster smiled slightly but said nothing.

A half-smile crossed Yan Mingyue's face while Lin Daohan just sighed.

Lin Feng looked interestedly at the scene before him. He thought in his heart, "The Three Mountains of the Ying Sea? Sounds interesting."

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Chapter 694: A Desire to Quit

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Lin Feng knew some things about the legend of the Three Mountains of Ying Sea. So long as it was not an exclusive secret, he could get information from the system.

The Three Mountains of Ying Sea were known as Penglai, Yingzhou, and Fangzhang. They were the three Celestial Mountains that floated on the Ying Sea, making them technically three Celestial Islands.

The three Celestial Mountains were hidden deep inside the Ying Sea. Sometimes they would appear but no one knew when exactly.

In the Antiquity Age, there was a powerful cultivator who once ventured into the Celestial Mountains by accident. While he managed to escape the Ying Sea in the end, he still succumbed to his injuries. However, he left some critical information behind. Legend had it that whoever could control the three Celestial Mountains could control the Ying Sea.

The human emperor at that time, Emperor Tai, heard the news and ventured into the Ying Sea immediately. After a long while, he only managed to return empty-handed. However, he was able to verify the authenticity of the rumor.

Emperor Tai not only managed to confirm the rumor, but he was also to break many of the spell restrictions on the three Celestial Mountains. This allowed the previously untraceable Celestial Mountains to appear after a fixed time. However, their location was still unpredictable.

According to what Lin Feng knew, the next time the three mountains would appear would be within the next one to two years.

From a certain perspective, subsequent generations were only able to better understand the Three Mountains of Ying Sea thanks to Emperor Tai's efforts all those years ago.

While no one could reap the benefits of the Three Mountains as of yet, human knowledge of the Ying Sea increased dramatically from the Antiquity Age to now. Furthermore, as their understanding of the Three Mountains of Ying Sea increased, they had a better chance of actually controlling it.

Of course, there were still huge risks involved. Earlier on, Emperor Tai, despite his premier mastery, was severely weakened after his return to the point whereby he fell in battle during the War of Two Worlds.

After Emperor Tai, many powerful cultivators who went returned severely injured. Even more died there.

However, with the efforts of generations after generations of cultivators, the shroud over the three Celestial Mountains was removed layer-by-layer. As such, the Celestial Mountains became less and less mysterious.

The closest power to the Ying Sea was undoubtedly the Great Zhou Empire.

Similar to the Void Sea, the Starry Sea, and the Black Sea, the Ying Sea was filled with danger. However, it too was a limitless treasure vault. Many rare items that could hardly be found elsewhere in the Divine Lands could be found in great abundance there. That attracted numerous cultivators who ventured into the Ying Sea at the risk of death.

If one could fully master it, then one would not fear the dangers within. One could hence grow exponentially with the many valuable items in this treasure vault.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, the group of Immortal Soul stage elders said nothing. However, they all communicated telepathically as they used their mana to project their messages.

The Three Mountains of Ying Sea were no secret. Many there knew of it. They too knew that the Three Mountains would appear once again. However, everyone was much more restrained.

After all, the Ying Sea was a dangerous place, even for Immortal Soul stage cultivators.

However, at that moment, many in the Grand Heavens Pavilion were thinking whether Lin Feng and the Celestial Sect of Wonders would take the chance to enter. If they did so, what sort of impact would they cause?

The last time the Three Mountains of Ying Sea appeared, the Celestial Sect of Wonders did not even exist. No one heard of Lin Feng.

Now, they had to factor Lin Feng and the Celestial Sect of Wonders into consideration.

The Azure Pulse Swordmaster and the head of the Lei Family, Lie Lie, looked at the scene before them expressionlessly.

However, the second-most powerful person of the Great Zhou Empire, the Marquis of Xuanji, Zhu Hongwu, appeared relaxed. His face did not change as he sat calmly on the chair and looked at the Heavenly Master Sword Master. Then, his gaze fell on Lin Feng and Lin Daohan.

The Heavenly Master Swordmaster's objective of revealing the incident of the Three Mountains of Ying Sea was surely to stir conflict amongst the united front formed by the Celestial Sect of Wonders, the Great Zhou Empire and the Great Qin Empire.

Lin Feng was still smiling calmly and naturally. Lin Daohan sighed quietly, but in the end chose to keep his silence.

Zhu Hongwu looked at them and nodded his head. He retracted his gaze and he regained his usual composure. It was as if nothing had happened.

Lin Feng sat on the main seat as he thought, "Interesting, I wonder how do Penglai, Yingzhou, and Fangzhang compare to Mount Yujing."

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, the group of Immortal Soul stage elders carefully considered the Three Mountains of Ying Sea. The competition in the Dharma Hall was still blazing on fiercely.

After Chen Xingyu and Lei Jie, the next combatants were Dao Yuting, who came in second in the second round, and Chu Yang, who came in seventh.

Regardless of Dao Yuting or her master, Wang Lin, both of them were realists. They believed that the ultimate aim of battle was to kill their opponents.

Hence, she must make use of all advantages available to her. Immediately, she chose an icy landscape as her battleground.

Through Wang Lin's guidance and in the process of cultivation, Dao Yuting not only learned the teachings of the Celestial Sect of Wonders but she also merged it together with what she had learned in the Heaven Lake Sect, bringing her spells to the next level.

"Actually, you really have no need to pick a battleground that's advantageous for me, because the final outcome of the battle won't change. However, you don't really know how would the battleground affect me," Chu Yang thought to himself. He began to battle Dao Yuting with the attacks he had learned from the Ethereal Mountain Sect.

While he planned on keeping a low profile, he could not appear too lousy. Hence, he used his own unique understanding of the moves of the Ethereal Mountain Sect to attack Dao Yuting, earning him the approval from his fellow disciples and spectators.

"However," Chu Yang thought to himself, "Whatever happens, the results of the battle won't change."

Even if Chu Yang's opponent was a normal cultivator and not a pig, he would not be able to lose to him/her, let alone Dao Yuting, a second-generation disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Since he possessed a desire to quit after the first round, he could lose to anyone!

There were always more ways than difficulties.

Losing to a pro required one set of tactics while losing to a newbie would require another set of tactics.

Hence, while Chu Yang lost in the end, no one dared to underestimate him. Even though he entered the top eight, many still perceived him as the 'weakest' amongst them all. All of them thought that he would have been eliminated almost immediately.

However, after he had exhibited a certain amount of skills and then lost, those with a lower expectation of him paradoxically became more approving of his abilities. While he was still a dark horse, he was still able to hold his ground.

However, some younger cultivators were not swayed by Chu Yang's performance. They thought that he was only able to reach his current stage based entirely on his luck and cunning.

In the first round where they had to ascend the Starry Treasure Pagoda, Chu Yang's teammates were all extraordinarily powerful. As long as he did not hold them back, he could comfortably pass it.

In the second round, Chu Yang performed exceptionally by accumulating nine golden rings in one go. However, this made many people think that he was just a walking lucky charm.

His more subtle internal deliberations were harder to pick out.

In particular, many younger disciples of the Scarlet Clouds Sect disliked Chu Yang.

The Scarlet Clouds Sect and the Ethereal Mountain Sect were both middle powers located in the southern foothill of the Kunlun Mountains. Ever since the Aeolus Sect was destroyed, the Scarlet Clouds Sect was the first sect to better ties with the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

The Celestial Sect of Wonders was kind to the Scarlet Clouds Sect. The first group of powers to enter the Celestial Wonders World included the Great Qin Empire, the Lightning Sword Sect, the Sword of Radiance Sect and the Purple Clouds Sect, all of whom were major powers. The Scarlet Clouds Sect was one of the middle powers that were allowed in too, being prioritized over the Ethereal Mountain Sect.

In the past few years, the Ethereal Mountain Sect gradually grew distant from Mount Shu and closer with the Celestial Sect of Wonders. The sect with the strongest animosity towards them was undoubtedly the Scarlet Mountain Sect. The two of them had never gotten along well and hence, the Ethereal Mountain Sect did not take too kindly to the Scarlet Mountain Sect's jostling with it over the position of top lackey.

The Scarlet Mountain Sect did possess an advantage in the sense that it grew close to the Celestial Sect of Wonders first. Hence, it had a dismissive attitude towards the Ethereal Mountain Sect.

After assessing its own powers, the Scarlet Clouds Sect believed that it was better for them to keep a low-profile rather than embarrassing themselves in the spiritual conference. Hence, they sent no one this time, while mocking the Ethereal Mountain Sect's decision to send Chu Yang.

In the end, when Chu Yang entered the top eight, it made the disciples of the Scarlet Mountain Sect slightly resentful of their own masters.

While a disciple from the Ethereal Mountain Sect could achieve such grand results, they could only seat at the side and watch. Their hearts felt as if a cat had scratched it.

Even now, during the battle between Dao Yuting, while Chu Yang lost, he was still able to prove his worth. This upset some people.

Hence, the cultivators of the Scarlet Clouds Sect began to discuss in earnest. While the Celestial Sect of Wonders wouldn't completely disfavor the Scarlet Clouds Sect just because the Ethereal Mountain Sect performed well this round, the Ethereal Mountain Sect would definitely be more prominent right now. This made the Scarlet Clouds Sect, which had grown used to looking down on their old neighbor, uncomfortable.

"Next, I shall quietly await the next battle," Chu Yang left the battleground and returned to the luxurious lounge where the Ethereal Mountain Sect resided. He sighed and said, "Qingwu, you... you probably don't recognize me anymore..."

Dao Yuting progressed to the top four, which was expected by everyone. For most people, the result of this battle was the easiest to predict. If Dao Yuting had lost, then it would have been the greatest upset of the spiritual conference.

The next round was the most-anticipated battle.

This was despite the fact that the rank disparity between the two contestants was the greatest.

The first from the second round, Xu Yunsheng, would go up against the eighth from the second round, Ying Luozha.

The two of them had left Mount Yujing to explore the world before and hence, many people knew them. They were the most well-known disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders during this conference.

Even within the Celestial Sect of Wonders, they were rather famous as well.

Other than Dao Yuting, who joined as a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator due to special circumstances, Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha were both the earliest Foundational Disciples to enter the sect, as well as the earliest batch of successive disciples.

Since the day they joined, both of them swept the top two placings for every single test. The two of them competed furiously for the top spot and Xu Yunsheng was only slightly better than Ying Luozha by a tiny bit.

With the two of them, the rest could only fight to be number three. Recently, other than Huang Zhenting and Lin Tong who were slightly more powerful, no one could shake them from their position. Even the two of them would need some time before they could directly threaten Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha.

This time, Zhou Yuncong's performance was exceptionally good and hence, caused a slight upset. However, in the eyes of the many Celestial Sect of Wonders disciples, Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha were still the most powerful Foundation Establishment stage disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

A battle between the two of was indeed something to watch.

Regardless of the results, this battle imposed a great amount of stress on the both of them as they were fighting before almost everyone in the human cultivation world. Whoever lost would have to bear the humiliation for a long while.

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Chapter 695: I Have Sinned

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In the elegant room, after watching the battle between Zhou Yuncong and Lin Tong, Ying Luozha, who had been silent all this while, suddenly stood up as he turned his gaze to Xu Yunsheng.

His gaze was not longer as sharp and fiery as before, but it was still proud.

"Earlier on, I heard a saying. However, I didn't hold it to heart. Now, however, it kind of makes sense," Ying Luozha said calmly. "A path of a thousand kilometers starts with a single step. It has to be done step-by-step."

"Regardless what's Zhou Yuncong's ability, we need to determine who's the better one between you and I. If you are stronger than Zhou Yuncong, then there's no need to fear him. If not, then I must surpass you first before I can challenge him."

Xu Yunsheng stood up and looked at Ying Luozha. His gaze was slightly complicated. He said nothing in response to Ying Luozha. However, he nodded simply and said, "Let's go down." With that, he left the room and walked straight to the battleground.

Ying Luozha arched his eyebrows as he followed tightly behind him out of the room.

When Ying Luozha and Xu Yunsheng entered the battleground, Xu Yunsheng began to set his preferred battleground. The disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders in the Dharma Hall began to pay attention.

During the many battles between the two of them, not only would disciples from the Heavenly Temple come and watch, almost every single disciple of the Celestial Sect would spectate.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Feng sat on the master seat and smiled suddenly.

He had long predicted the outcome of this battle without any hesitation.

Xu Yunsheng was sure to lose.

It was still the same saying. If one wished to lose, then one would surely lose unless one's opponent was a pig.

However, Lin Feng believed that it would still be an interesting and ferocious battle. The final result would still be similar to their usual performance, where victory and defeat were just inches away.

Reality had already proven Lin Feng's prediction. In the upcoming round, the two of them battled more ferociously and bloodily than they had ever done.

Finally, Ying Luozha managed to clinch victory from Xu Yunsheng at the cost of serious injuries to himself.

As Xu Yunsheng was protected by the defensive mechanism of the Dharma Hall that prevented fatal blows from landing, Ying Luozha was ironically the more injured one when the two of them left the Dharma Hall. If not for the immediate medical attention his sect provided for him, he would not have survived his injuries, much less progressed to the next round.

In this intensive battle, the result was Pyrrhic.

The cultivators in the Dharma Hall were glued to the battle. Even some Nascent Soul stage elders too looked approvingly at the battle between these two disciples.

The battle between Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha not only demonstrated the extraordinary amount of power and talent the two of them possessed at the Foundation Establishment stage, but it was also a battle between their wills and minds.

Many younger disciples from the more powerful sect asked themselves how would they have performed had they been one of the two combatants.

Many of them shook their heads in their hearts.

Earlier on, some of the cultivators who were eliminated in earlier rounds were unsatisfied with how things turned out for them. For example, Fan Xuefeng, Shi Jingyun, Shi Shaoqian, Kang Hai, and company. They believed that there were too many random factors that affected the results of the first and second round.

However, after watching the fight between Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha, all of them admitted that had they met either one of them, they would have lost too.

The disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders stared at them in awe. Some of them even felt like a good opportunity had been wasted. "If only Senior Xu and Senior Ying Luozha did not meet in the first round, both of them could enter the top 4. Now, Senior Xu is regrettably onlyin the top 8."

Xu Yunsheng himself however was extremely calm.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Feng's gaze turned to Zhu Yi as he smiled slightly. Zhu Yi nodded his head, stood up and said, "I shall go and take a look at my disciples. Please excuse me, seniors." With that, he disappeared from the Pavilion.

Ying Luozha was severely injured and Zhu Yi, as his master, had the right to care for him. After all, it was like how Wang Lin went to take a look at Li Xingfei after the latter was injured.

At this point in time, Ying Luozha was already unconscious. He had to be sent out by Shi Tianhao. Xu Yunsheng, who had been sent out by the powers of the Dharma Hall first, was waiting for him outside.

Shi Tianhao looked at him, smiled and said, "Send him to a quiet chamber. My second senior will treat his wounds."

"Right away," Xu Yunsheng nodded his head as he used his mana to envelop Ying Luozha. With that, he went about his job straightaway.

While he lost and could only be counted amongst the top eight, Xu Yunsheng's appeared to be rather good spirits for someone who had just lost to his 'mortal enemy'. It was as if he had freed himself from chains.

When he came to the quiet chamber, he saw a purple-robed scholar sitting there, quietly and calmly awaiting his arrival.

Zhu Yi received Ying Luozha and tended to his wounds. He did not rush to talk to Xu Yunsheng. Thus, Xu Yunsheng stood quietly there, waiting.

After a long while, Xu Yunsheng's mind began to wander as he thought about all that he had experienced.

Officially, he was from a family of bureaucrats from the Great Qin Empire. He had no tie to the Great Zhou Empire, except for a tiny bit of animosity.

However, his position in the Xu Family was extremely awkward. Strictly speaking, Xu Yunsheng's surname was not Xu. He himself did not know what his original surname.

Many years ago, during one of the conflicts between the two empires, his mother was abducted by the Zhou soldiers. Then, she became pregnant with him and his twin sister for ten months. To his mother, both his sister and he were a source of shame.

Once the mother escaped, she abandoned Xu Yunsheng and his sister. The two of them relied on each other for everything. Then, the two of them joined the sect and were scouted by the intelligence agency of the Great Zhou Empire.

Fortunately, his mother returned to the Xu Family. There, her husband had no offspring with her and was under immense pressure from his family. Thus, she lied that she had been pregnant before the invasion and hence, she brought Xu Yunsheng and his sister back to the Xu Family.

Xu Yunsheng returned to the Xu Family in this fashion. In the start, his talent was not evident. He was only a spy the Great Zhou Empire had planted in the Great Qin Empire.

The Xu Family had never suspected anything. Hence, while Xu Yunsheng appeared to be in a privileged position as the heir of the Xu Family, his position there was as thin as ice.

After he demonstrated his talents, he was instructed by the Great Zhou Empire to join the Celestial Sect of Wonders in Shazhou City.

Thinking about it here, complicated expressions appeared on Xu Yunsheng's face. To him, the days after he had joined the sect were the most carefree days of his life.

In a relaxed environment with amicable fellow disciples in a powerful sect, everything seemed perfect.

However, the more he thought about it, the more he sensed an uncontrollable fear forming in his heart. There seemed to be a voice telling him, "Nothing belongs to you!"

The fear grew stronger and stronger. It was like a chain on his body that suffocated him.

Because of this fear, Xu Yunsheng dared not think of the day where his true identity would be revealed. He did not know what was awaiting him then.

He was not scared of death.

However, the disappointed look of his master, coupled with the disgust of his fellow disciple and his eviction from the Celestial Sect of Wonders, which was like a paradise to him, choked him in terror.

After the Heart-Revealing Steps was revealed during the second sect-opening ceremony, Xu Yunsheng's fear reached its apogee. While he did not need to go through its tribulation as a disciple who had joined the sect during the first sect-opening ceremony, Xu Yunsheng never doubted the fact that his grandmaster, Lin Feng, had long seen through him.

Hence, to avoid rousing suspicion, he took part in the temptation trial by the Purple Clouds Treasure Pagoda. Xu Yunsheng's heart crept with fear as he knew that his identity had already been exposed.

However, Lin Feng and Zhu Yi did not change their attitudes to him at all. In daily trainings and interaction, they treated him as per normal as if he was just any other cultivator.

This caused Xu Yunsheng to brim with doubt. At the same time, he tried to lie to himself, "Perhaps I haven't been exposed…"

However, he knew better than anyone else that the reality could not be further away. However, he would still rather bury his head in the sand like an ostrich, lying to himself.

This was just so that he could spend a few more days in his current life.

Also, he did it for his sister, his only relative. She was the only one he truly cared about he joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Other than his mother, no one from the Xu Family knew of the existence of his sister. When his mother asked, Xu Yunsheng's reply was 'She's dead'.

Only Xu Yunsheng knew that she was controlled by the Great Zhou Empire.

"If I explain everything to my master clearly, perhaps they would help me save my sister. But would they do it? Would they do it be double-crossing spy like me?" Numerous worries, fear and conflicting thoughts appeared in Xu Yunsheng's heart. This made the normally calm teenager completely at a loss as to what to do. His entire being trembled.

Sometimes, he even tried to trick himself. "I… I am Xu Yunsheng of the Celestial Sect of Wonders! I am not from the Great Qin Empire nor am I a spy for the Great Zhou Empire. I… I am also not a bastard who doesn't even know his father!"

Under Xu Yunsheng's humble appearance, there was arrogance. That arrogance, however, concealed an extreme self-loathing.

This made him want to be number one in anything he did, anywhere.

He hoped that he could get rid of his past baggage and focused on being the most exceptional disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. However, every time he thought of his sister who was still under the control of the Great Zhou Empire, his beautiful dream of being number one in the Celestial Sect of Wonders turned into a nightmare. He himself then woke up from that nightmare.

Hence, as he was breaking out in cold sweat, Xu Yunsheng was very conflicted internally. His could feel his mind turning to glue and his entire person becoming more stupid.

In the past three years, he was tortured by his dream and nightmare.

This time, during the Spiritual Conference of Kunlun Mountains, the Great Zhou Empire became more forceful in its demands of him. Paradoxically, it made him clearer about his true position. He resolved to be a disciple of the Celestial Sect.

"Do you have anything to tell me?" Zhu Yi asked. Xu Yunsheng immediately regained his senses. He realized that Zhu Yi had finished treating Ying Luozha's wounds. Ying Luozha was already in a deep sleep.

Zhu Yi turned around and looked at Ying Luozha. His eyes were calm as if he had everything under control.

In the past few years, Xu Yunsheng would become even fearful and unbalanced upon seeing Zhu Yi's gaze.

Now, Xu Yunsheng had made up his mind. He was extremely calm as he slowly kneeled down and kowtowed to Zhu Yi.

"I have sinned, master, and I am here to report it to you."

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Chapter 696: Two Choices

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In the Grand Heavens Hall, Lin Feng did not care much after he handed over the affairs to Zhu Yi.

On one hand, he believed that Zhu Yi could take good care of the matter.

On the other hand, he fully predicted what Xu Yunsheng would do, just like how he predictedthe results between Xu Yunsheng's and Ying Luozha's fight.

As long as one deliberate sought to lose, anything is possible. This did not apply only to Chu Yang.

If one wished to win, one may not win. However, if one wished to lose, then that would be too easy. The question was how to lose in a way that no one could see through.

The results of the fight between Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha originally hung on a thin line anyway. It was very easy to see who would lose. In such circumstances, Xu Yunsheng did not need to do anything particularly difficult, as long as his desire to win was not so strong, he was sure to lose.

Lin Feng knew that Xu Yunsheng had been communicating with the Great Zhou Empire, but he had not revealed any crucial information about the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Of course, this was related to the Great Zhou Empire's not asking.

By sending Xu Yunsheng, they had much grander plans. They did not want Xu Yunsheng to reveal himself too early.

However, there was something of vital importance that Xu Yunsheng did not report to the Great Zhou Empire.

While he did not ascend the Heart-Revealing Steps, he, along with Liu Xiafeng and the other second-generation disciples, experienced the Purple Clouds Treasure Pagoda's temptation test. That was more severe than the Heart-Revealing Steps.

The absence of this information caused the Great Zhou Empire to severely miscalculate the situation. They were extremely optimistic that Xu Yunsheng's identity had not yet been exposed.

When a spy repeatedly informed his superior that he had not yet been exposed, this would a huge misunderstanding, especially since his superior had no way of ascertaining the veracity of his information.

Lin Feng was unsure if Xu Yunsheng deliberately concealed the information or did he do it subconsciously. However, this did not prevent him from seeing through Xu Yunsheng's mind at the very moment and his own inclinations. Under such conditions, the result of the battle between Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha could be easily predicted.

As to the results of this battle, many felt that Xu Yunsheng's loss was regrettable. However, these people did not just feel pity and sympathy for him.

The Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Empire, Liang Yuan, sat in the quiet chamber. No one made a single sound.

Everyone stared quietly at the unmoving Liang Yuan. After a long while, the statue-like Liang Yuan sighed and said.

"All for nothing."

Liang Yuan shook his head slightly but his expressions were still calm. A Nascent Soul stage cultivator stepped forward and said, "It's all my fault. Please punish me, Your Highness."

"It's not your fault," Liang Yuan waved his hand. "Someone underneath us made a mistake. I can't blame you, my loyal subject Shao. After all, he is still a human and possesses his own mind and emotions. He's not a puppet."

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator surnamed Shao said vehemently, "The Northern Tribe wildling, all he had to do at first was to distract the wildling from the Celestial Sect of Wonders for a while. Who would have thought that he would actually go after the little girl? In the end, not only did he lose an arm and a leg, he also ruined Your Highness' plans."

Liang Yuan said, "If not for his deep hatred for him, we could not have used him. Using a double-edged sword always has its pros and cons."

"Xu Yunsheng himself did not try all that hard too. If not, he would have defeated the wildling and advanced into the top four. By doing that, he would be universally recognized as number one. Zhu Yi may even pick him as his main disciple."

Another Nascent Soul stage cultivator said solemnly, "We can't use this person properly and we have wasted our efforts on him. Doing this, we may even expose our other spies. The risk here is real."

In the second round, there were spies of the Great Zhou Empire hidden amongst the many cultivators whom Xu Yunsheng had defeated and robbed. In the first round, the cultivator who hindered Chen Xingyu's group too was linked to the Great Zhou Empire.

These people were all sent by the Great Zhou Empire to take part in this spiritual conference. Some of them were spies hidden in the other major powers, like Zhuo Lei.

Everyone who was sent to take part in the Spiritual Conference of the Kunlun Mountains were all important disciples of the major powers. The Great Zhou Empire hoped that these people with ties to the Great Zhou Empire would be placed in places of importance and hence, they devoted a lot of resources into them.

However, there was a chance that the entire charade was up right now. While Liang Yuan may have placed a lot of effort into Xu Yunsheng, he did not appear to gain anything from it.

The cultivator surnamed Shao shook his head and said, "According to what we know, Xu Yunsheng and the wildling were similar in their abilities. With their battling styles, either of them could obtain victory. Three months ago in the mini-tournament in the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Xu Yunsheng managed to win by a hair's breadth."

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator from earlier on smiled coldly and said, "So what if he had won then? He lost, and all of his previous victories were for naught."

The cultivator surnamed Shao looked at the Crown Prince, Liang Yuan, slyly and said, "Your Highness, is it possible that Xu Yunsheng had already been compromised? The Celestial Sect of Wonders only chose to not reveal the fact and instead, play him against us?"

Liang Yuan shook his head and said, "I have just asked the Grand Advisor. He said that nothing appears amiss. Only the Master of the Celestial Sect is able to deceive so many Immortal Soul stage elders, but based on his usual style of doing things, I doubt that he'll do so."

Cultivator Shao sighed and said, "Then we can only blame Xu Yunsheng for being unable to defeat the wildling. The opponent clung onto him tightly and refused to slacken."

"Fortunately, with our help, Xu Yunsheng performed exceptionally well in the second round. In the third round, victory and defeat are only in a hair's breadth."

Liang Yuan said, "When they pick a First Disciple, they will consider man factors like the person's interpersonal relationship. Xu Yunsheng is much better than the wildling in this aspect. Furthermore, he is more palatable to Zhu Yi. Regardless whether he wins or loses, Xu Yunsheng is still the premier choice."

"Most importantly, we have to tighten our control over Xu Yunsheng and prevent him from forming his own ideas."

The many Nascent Soul stage cultivators nodded their heads and said, "We understand."

In the quiet chamber, Zhu Yi sat on a chair as he listened to Xu Yunsheng's tale, his mission and everything that he had done.

Xu Yunsheng was very detailed, to the point where he was somewhat excessive. However, Zhu Yi never showed impatience. Instead, he listened to him intently.

After everything was said, Xu Yunsheng closed his mouth and kept quiet. He kneeled on the ground and awaited his judgement.

After he had listened to everything, Zhu Yi said calmly, "Yunsheng, do you know what crime you had committed?"

Xu Yunsheng fell silent for a while before replying, "When I first joined the sect, I should have told master everything. Then, master could make the choice for me. Now, all I can do is to await my sentence."

When he first joined the sect, he should have told Lin Feng everything. By the usual style of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, Lin Feng would not view it as an instance where Xu Yunsheng was forced to become a spy because of his sister. Instead, he would have viewed it as an instance where his disciple's relative was being held hostage. The Celestial Sect of Wonders would not have let this matter pass.

However, when Xu Yunsheng first joined the sect, the Celestial Sect of Wonders was nowhere as powerful as its present self.

This caused him to miscalculate and submit to the Great Zhou Empire. This was his first mistake.

Because of this mistake, he made many more mistakes along the way. Only when Xu Yunsheng was at the most critical juncture did he understand the depth of his folly. Hence, all he could do was to silently suffer.

Now, he had finally made up his mind. He did not want to save anything but instead, he sought to put down his mask.

Zhu Yi looked at him calmly and said slowly, "While you strayed off the righteous path, you did not do anything damaging to our sect. Since you are able to confess on your own accord, I will not kill you."

"After the spiritual conference is over, I will head towards the Great Zhou Empire and bring your sister back. This is part of our destinies as master and disciple."

Xu Yunsheng kneeled and kowtowed and said, "Thank... thank you master!"

Zhu Yi said, "As for yourself, you will be punished."

"Yunsheng, while you are honest today, you seized only the last chance we gave you. You missed many other chances."

He looked at Xun Yunsheng calmly and said, "Do you think you have been exposed only after you took part in the trial of the second successive disciples?"

"Your grandmaster is intelligent and cunning. From the very first you joined our sect, he saw through you. When you and Ying Luozha took part in the Purple Clouds Maze, my fellow disciples and I knew everything."

"Since you joined our sect, your every action and your contact with the outside world had been under our sect's control. There is no exception."

Xu Yunsheng began to sweat cold sweat as he continued kneeling. He said shamefully, "I am foolish. I am wrong."

"The rules of our sect cannot be abandoned. Regardless what problems you have outside and regardless whether you harmed our sect or not, spying on our sect and disloyalty are punishable offences." Zhu Yi stood up and looked down at Xu Yunsheng. "Seeing that you know the errors of your way, our sect shall be merciful. You have two choices."

"First, you will leave our sect. From today onwards, you are no longer a member of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. We will remove all of your cultivation and take back everything that we had given you. However, our sect will ensure that you live a comfortable and worry-free life either in the Celestial Wonders World or the Cloud Mirror City."

"Second, I will not chase you out of our sect. You have ten years to form your Aurous Core, upon which your lifespan will reach the thousands. Then, you will serve hard labor for the next one hundred years. Your cultivation will be sealed and your personal belongings confiscated. You will labor in the Celestial Wonders World for a hundred years."

"In that time, your appearance will be changed and your identity will be concealed. You cannot reveal any information about yourself and you cannot interact with anyone from our sect for a hundred years."

"After your time is up, you will still be my disciple."

Zhu Yi then said slowly, "If you cannot form your Aurous Core in ten years, then your cultivation will still be sealed and you still must serve your 100 years. However, if you do this, it is akin to a life sentence due to your limited lifespan."

"Regardless what you do, if you dare to do anything inimical to the Celestial Sect of Wonders, you will be executed. Consider your choices carefully."

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Chapter 697: Letting Go Now Is Better than A Hundred Years of Waiting

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Faced with the two choices Zhu Yi gave him, Xu Yunsheng did not hesitate at all. He kneeled on the ground before Zhu Yi and kowtowed.

"I do not need to think. As long as I have the slightest chance to continue being your disciple, I am willing to take any punishment."

By picking the second choice, Xu Yunsheng was clear on what would it entail.

Hard labor in the Celestial Wonders World referred to mining and extraction. Normally, it was done by cultivators. However, some ordinary people would work for them too in some tiring and mindless capacities. While it was not as dangerous as mining in the normal world, it was no easy task.

Particularly for metals such as the Matte Glowless Metal which contained rich metal spiritual energy, which was as sharp as a knife. Cultivators could afford not to care, but normal mortals could not.

Hence, such a job was truly hard labor. Normally, only criminals would be sent there to work. While they toiled, they too would experience restrictions on their freedom.

While the Celestial Sect of Wonders did not bully ordinary mortal, those working in the mines of the Celestial Wonders World would still be subject to Celestial Sect disciples' commands.

As one of the most outstanding disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, Xu Yunsheng's normal standing in the sect was not low to begin with. When he cultivated in the Celestial Wonders World, everyone, except the two guardians Dual Polarity Peak and the Virtuous Zen Master, must treat him with respect. Some even flattered him.

Those in charge of mining too must behave themselves in front of him and serve him. They always picked the best minerals and medicines for him.

Picking the second choice would mean that his identity would be concealed. No longer would he be able to command those formerly under him.

From a brilliant disciple to a prisoner serving hard labor, one could only imagine how wide the difference was.

If the sentence was shorter, then it was still fine. However, 100 years was no short time.

For a cultivator, they did not know how much time had passed when they were in their sects. 100 years may seem long, but it would pass quickly as one cultivated non-stop.

However, to an ordinary mortal, many of them could not even live for 100 years. 30 000 days and nights would be spent in hard labor. How many people could actually endure such a life once it actually began? Those who can endure it, how long could they endure it for?

This was under the condition that Xu Yunsheng formed his Aurous Core in 10 years. Then, he would at least have a future to look forward to. However, if he could not form his Aurous Core in 10 years, then he would labor to the day of his death.

No one would know about him. On his death day, he would still be a criminal serving hard labor. No one would know that he was one of the most powerful second-generation disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders and one of the candidates for the title of First Disciple of the Heavenly Temple.

He could not live proudly and he would die quietly and namelessly.

While his cultivation would be wiped when he picked the first way and his freedom of movement limited, he could at least lead the remainder of his life comfortably.

Xu Yunsheng thought of everything in the first possible instance. However, he still chose the second option.

Because of the end of that life was the life he dreamed of.

Till now, the life that he had been leading was like an unreal dream to him. Now, there was a chance that it could turn into reality. Regardless how difficult the path may be, Xu Yunsheng was determined to walk it.

He could also feel the warmth of his master on this cruel path.

A hundred years of hard labor may be tough but at least he got to keep his name. As long as he could form his Aurous Core and undergo his reformation through labor, he could explain his absence after his sentence by saying that it was either out travelling or doing closed-door training.

While he may waste 100 years and fall behind many of his fellow disciples, allowing not only Ying Luozha, but even Sun Xue'er, Yang Tie, and the rest to overtake him, he would still be the same Xu Yunsheng once he returned to the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

After wasting a hundred years, he would no longer be the genius he once was in the Heavenly Temple. However, he would be a proper disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. His fellow disciples would not know of his story and they would not view him with tinted lenses.

Wasn't this what he always wanted? Even if he had to spend a hundred years of labor to get it, he could not blame anyone.

Xu Yunsheng lifted his head and his gaze was clear. He was like an eagle that returned to the skies. He believed that he was able to form his Aurous Core in ten years

This was because of his belief in himself, and his desire to not disappoint Zhu Yi.

Zhu Yi looked calmly at Xu Yunsheng. He could sense what he was thinking.

There was no sign of resentment or unwillingness. Instead, Xu Yunsheng appeared to be brimming with vitality and a strong desire to prove himself.

This made Zhu Yi nod his head in tacit approval as he thought, "Yunsheng, you have yet to understand many things. The 100 years of hard labor is both a punishment and an exercise. If your fighting spirit is not reduced through the 100 years, then you would realize that it was not a waste of your time."

Blessing and misfortune are often different sides of the same coin. How much Xu Yunsheng could take away from it would depend entirely on himself.

"Since you made this choice, you must know that you have no room for regret," Zhu Yi nodded his head with a calm expression. "In the next ten years, everything will be as per normal. The sect will not deprive you of resources nor will it give more to you. You must take advantage of everything you have."

Xu Yunsheng replied, "I understand. I will try to form my Aurous Core in the next ten years. I too know that one cannot rush something like this. If I use large amount of medicines to reach my goal, I know that it will only worsen my future cultivation prospects."

'Everything as per normal' meant that other than the daily resources and cultivation, Xu Yunsheng's freedom of movement would not be restricted. In the next ten years, he was still able to venture outside and do what he want to.

Zhu Yi need not say much and Xu Yunsheng understood that everything would be discussed in details after today. If his relationship with the Great Zhou Empire was still murky, then he would bear the consequences of his actions.

Xu Yunsheng did not make any promise nor did he make any solemn vows. Everything was in his heart and he himself knew the gravity of his every move from today onwards.

"Master, if the Great Zhou Empire continues to message me, do I feed them false information or do I cut off ties with them completely?"

Zhu Yi shook his head slowly and said, "Neither. After the spiritual conference is over, I will head to the Great Zhou Empire."

Xu Yunsheng nodded his head and said, "I understand."

Zhu Yi looked at him and said slowly, "Since you have chose the second option, you do not need to care about anything else. However, there's one thing I have to ask as it concerns not only you but also others."

Xu Yunsheng could guess what Zhu Yi wanted to ask. Zhu Yi's gaze penetrated to the depths of his heart.

Zhu Yi nodded quietly and said, "Correct, I wish to ask about Zhuge Wanqiu."

Xu Yunsheng's gaze darkened for a while as his lips twitched.

"Don't misunderstand me. I don't want to make your mind for you by asking about her. Neither will I pressure you to do anything. I only want to discuss." Zhu Yi waved his hands and his gaze was clear. "All I want to know is what do you have in mind."

"Any choice you make, I will not interfere. However, there's one thing I must make clear. Whatever choice you make, you must be responsible for it. Don't be fickle, for you will harm not only yourself but others too."

He had no intention of forcing Xu Yunsheng into doing anything. Neither would anyone else in the Celestial Sect of Wonders. If Xu Yunsheng wished to chase her, then Zhu Yi would permit it wholeheartedly and not stop him. Whether Zhuge Wanqiu accepts Xu Yunsheng or not would be entirely up to her.

However, hesitating and being unsure about one's own choice would bring no benefit to anyone.

Zhu Yi looked at him calmly and said, "You should know that Zhuge Wanqiu likes you more."

Xu Yunsheng fell silent. Due to his upbringing, he was much more sensitive to his environment than everyone else, particularly how others viewed him. He could sense Zhuge Wanqiu's feelings for him, but he only pretended that he did not know.

In reality, he too liked this warm and gentle young girl. She made him feel exceptionally comfortable and interacting with her was relaxing.

However, because of that, he was unwilling to reveal his true feelings.

His identity was awkward and his future was uncertain. How could he bring an innocent girl into all of these?

Now that he finally resolved the question of his identity, he would have to experience 100 years of hard labor based on the choice he made. Furthermore, he could interact with no one in this 100 years. If he could not form his Aurous Core in 10 years, then that would be the end of his life.

Xu Yunsheng had calmed down by then. He sighed, "Junior Zhuge is truly exceptional. She will be able to find a good partner."

"Even I could form my Aurous Core in 10 years, she would still have to wait for me for 100 years. Separation for such a long time and the inability to see each other is an unbelievable pain. Hence, why not just let her forget about it all?"

"It's not that I do not trust her, but exactly because of that, I don't want her to experience such pain."

"I understand that such a decision is extremely selfish. For decisions involving two parties, I should have asked Junior Zhuge first, but I beg master to allow me to be selfish just this once. She should not wait for me for 100 years."

Zhu Yi then said calmly, "Since you have made your decision, then I will not interfere. However, you must think through it carefully. If you regret it in the coming days and cause bad impacts, then I may not simply watch from the side anymore."

"You take charge of your own affairs. However, if it concerns others, then you cannot do it based on only what you think. I have said this since your very first day."

Xu Yunsheng inhaled and said slowly, "I understand. I have made up my mind and I will not regret it."

Zhu Yi nodded his head and said, "If that's the case, then go ahead. After the spiritual conference, come with me to the Great Zhou Empire. I will let you meet with your sister."

Xu Yunsheng kowtowed once more and said, "Thank you master, thank you sect!"

While Zhu Yi talked with Xu Yunsheng, Liang Yuan, the Great Zhou Crown Prince, did not idle too. He was no longer thinking about Xu Yunsheng, but instead, a worse news that the Marquis of Xuanji, Zhu Hongwu, had brought him.

"It appears that the next time the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea appear, it will be more complicated than before," sighed Liang Yuan.

Telepathically, Zhu Hongwu said, "The Three Mountains of the Ying Sea must be seized by the Great Zhou Empire. We have been planning this for a long time and it's time to see the results of our efforts. By controlling the three mountains, we will finally be able to control the Ying Sea."

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Chapter 698: A Battle of Descendant Disciples! The Great Void Sect VS The Celestial Sect of Wonders!

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"Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang shall all belong to the Great Zhou Empire. The Ying Sea shall come under complete control of the Great Zhou and the many treasures within it shall be ours," said Zhu Hongwu. "While it has been a long while, the person with the greatest understanding of the Ying Sea is still Emperor Tai of the Antiquity Age. Since the Great Zhou Empire inherited the mandate from Emperor Tai, we have an advantage when it comes to solving the mystery of the Ying Sea."

Liang Yuan continued, "That's right. Furthermore, the Great Zhou Empire possesses a geographical advantage. We have exerted our control over the East Sea for many years and we beat our many competitors."

"If it's only about the battle for the Ying Sea, it will surely cause a huge stir. When Emperor Tai gave up halfway during his exploration of the Ying Sea, it was because there were news that the demons wanted to provoke the War of Two Worlds earlier. Hence, it forced Emperor Tai to give up halfway. That was why he could not control the three mountains and was even injured."

Liang Yuan arched his eyebrows and a worried look crossed his eyes. "While the Great Thunderclap Temple had already been destroyed, the rise of the Celestial Sect of Wonders is still unexpected. While we possess an advantage, we still have to move carefully."

Zhu Hongwu said calmly, "The Imperial Palace of Emperor Tai is almost complete. It is only one step away from its former glory. Other than the Supreme Heavenly Mirror, it is in no way inferior to the other Destiny-realm magic treasures. It is superior to all the lucky charms in the Great Void Pavilion."

He gently moved his hand and a terrifying aura swirled around his body. "Not long ago, I finally finished my cultivation. Now, I shall accompany His Majesty to the Ying Sea."

Liang Yuan nodded his head and said, "This determines the fate of the Great Zhou Empire. With the help of both His Majesty and the Grand Advisor, we can ensure a higher success rate."

"We have spent much effort on the Ying Sea. I believe we could succeed in one fell swoop."

Zhu Hongwu said calmly, "The fortunes of the Great Zhou Empire lie in the heavens. The flow of history could not be stopped. All we can do now is to advance forward as per normal."

Liang Yuan's face appeared surprised as he said, "Grand Advisor, what do you mean by this?"

Zhu Hongwu said calmly, "The Celestial Sect of Wonders, the Great Qin Empire, the demons and even the Great Void Sect, should they wish to come to Ying Sea, we will welcome them. The Ying Sea now is not the same as it was the last time the three mountains appeared."

Liang Yuan's face appeared shocked as he said, "Could it be..."

"After the Spiritual Conference of Kunlun Mountains ends, Your Highness should return to Tianjing to meet with His Majesty. His Majesty has many things to entrust you," said Zhu Hongwu, who then cut off the communication.

Liang Yuan did not ask any further. The news that Zhu Hongwu revealed today was enough to make him think for a long while.

The Great Zhou Empire and the Celestial Sect of Wonders hd already fought a proxy war once through Xu Yunsheng.

In the eyes of others, it appeared to be an interesting battle between a tiger and dragon. Even though both combatants, Ying Luozha and Xu Yunsheng, were in their Foundation Establishment stage, it was still an exciting battle.

However, while Ying Luozha prevailed in the end, he was heavily injured. While Zhu Yi treated him, he was still far from a complete recovery. The spells he used had affected his internal mana and he could no longer perform at his peak. Faced with a fresh Dao Yuting, he was defeated.

The next upcoming battles were even more eye-catching and exciting.

Zhou Yuncong of the Celestial Sect of Wonders was going up against Chen Xingyu of the Great Void Sect.

One of them was able to conceal his true talents till the very last moment. Earlier on, no one knew his name but afterwards, everyone knew him as the stunning descendant disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. The other one was one of the rare few non-Celestial Sect of Wonders disciples in the top 4. Once again, a disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders clashed with a disciple of the Great Void Sect.

Zhou Yuncong walked calmly to the arena. At that point, no one in the Dharma Hall dared to underestimate the cold but fearsome young man.

He stood opposite Chen Xingyu. One of them brimmed with ice-cold severity while the other was akin to a springtime gale. The two polar opposites faced each other.

In the quiet chamber, the disciples of the Great Void Sect observed carefully. Someone asked Fan Xuefeng, "Senior Fan, can Senior Chen defeat Zhou Yuncong? With his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit, he is too fearsome and powerful. Senior Chen cultivates the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void. Will his Yin Yang Mantra of the Void be nullified by Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit?"

Fan Xuefeng smiled and said, "Daoist Zhou's powers are exceptional. He could maximize his own advantage because of his inherent talent. While it is terrifying, it is also his weakness. Everyone saw how powerful his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit can be and its sweeping, destructive powers. However, he is not invincible."

"Let's not talk about anyone else, it would be hard for him to beat Luo Qingwu, the young girl who almost joined the Great Void Sect many years ago."

Everyone was shocked by this statement, but soon they began to nod their heads.

Zhou Yuncong was a Yang-Incinerating Entity. He could easily defeat someone like Ding Runfeng, a pure Yang entity, or Lin Tong, a Fire-based entity.

However, faced with Luo Qingwu, a pure Yin entity, he could only stare blankly. His Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit's powers would be useless and he could only battle her based on his own mana. Then, the battle would depend on their respective mastery.

Fan Xuefeng smiled and said, "Junior Chen may be young, but he is someone whom Master Lin had raised and trained carefully. For him to be able to master the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void, it is truly an exceptional achievement for an Aurous Core stage cultivator."

After Fan Xuefeng said that, Chen Xingyu smiled and clasped his hands together in the direction of Zhou Yuncong. Then, two jets of black and white mana began to spin around his body.

In the next instant, the white mana disappeared while the black mana became more powerful. A powerful chill, brimming with extreme Yin, began to spread.

Everyone watching the battle reacted in shock. Chen Xingyu was able to use his Yin Yang Mantra of the Void to conjure the most powerful Yin mana he could muster by converting the Yang mana to Yin to battle against Zhou Yuncong.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Yue Hongyan, Li Yuanfang and Luo Qingwu nodded their heads. Li Yuanfang said seriously, "With this move along, he is much more powerful than Bai Xiqian."

In the main seat, Lin Feng's expression was relaxed as he said, "Cultivating the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void at the Aurous Core stage, is it pushing it to its limits?"

Lin Daohan shook his head. His expression revealed no sign of arrogance, "Chen Xingyu's case is exceptional. He was extremely fortunate but it's not really worth mentioning."

Ever since Yang Likun was crippled by Zhou Yuncong, Shen Qifeng, of the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect, who had been silent all this while smiled and said, "Based on this move alone, I know that this will be an interesting match."

"At this time, how could we not have a small wager? Are you up for it, Master of the Celestial Sect?"

Lin Feng's expression did not change. He smiled slightly and said, "Oh? I wonder what does the Heavenly Cloud Holy Man want to bet then."

Shen Qifeng smiled slightly and said, "A simple bet will suffice. I shan't try to win betting on your disciple and hence, I bet that the Great Void Sect's talented disciple will win."

He flipped his hand and a light shone from it. A tiny world made from mana appeared at the center of his palm. The small world was extremely simple. There was only a solitary plant there.

While it resembled a plant, its entire body was white. It swayed gently and it appeared to be formed from wind and fog. It took the shape of a vine but it did not creep around other plants. Instead, it reached out to the heavens.

It appeared to creep around the around in the tiny world.

When the vine was revealed, Yi Longbing's face of the Path of Humanity of the Samsara Sect twitched as he said, "Spiritual Feather Wine?!"

Shen Qifeng said with a smile, "Speaking of it, this Spiritual Feather Wine came from your Path of Humanity. To lose such a spiritual object is a true waste, hence I decided to keep one."

Yi Longbing's face was as heavy. Amongst the six paths of the Samsara Sect, his Path of Humanity was the best at forming medicines and raising herbs.

A few years ago, during one of the intense intra-sect clashes of the Samsara Sect, the medicine valley of the Path of Humanity was attacked. Many herbs were destroyed and only one Spiritual Feather Wine was left, half-dead. Till now, a new one had yet to grow. There was one, small, sad sapling.

No one thought that Shen Qifeng took away one.

Lin Feng looked at the Spiritual Feather Vine on his hand and said nothing.

The Spiritual Feather Vine was undoubtedly important to him and the Celestial Sect of Wonders. It was one of the main ingredients required to form the Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation and was extremely rare.

Other than cultivation and raising the many disciples of the sect, Lin Feng had been searching for the ingredients for the Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation too. Till now, he only lacked three ingredients, one of them being the Spiritual Feather Vine.

Earlier on, he mentioned the matter of the Spiritual Feather Vine to Yi Longbing in Xiling City. However, as Yi Longbing had only one, he refused Lin Feng's request.

Lin Feng looked at Shen Qifeng interestedly and a smile appeared on his face, "Do you want to, or not?"

"Since you are interested, I shall not disappoint," said Lin Feng. He gently flicked his fingers and an illusion appeared. It showed the scene in his own medicine valley, where there was a single vine. It was the Heaven-Patching Vine.

Lin Feng smiled and said, "I am willing to bet using this Heaven-Patching Vine for your Spiritual Feather Vine."

Shen Qifeng nodded his head and said, "Good, then let's make it a bet."

The Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation was a secret known only to Lin Feng. Other than Lin Feng, no one else knew about the way to create the Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation. Hence, without knowing about it, the value of the Heaven-Patching Vine was greater than the Spiritual Feather Vine.

The Sun Radiance Swordmaster smiled and said, "We shall be the witness then."

Everyone nodded their heads as their gaze turned to the battle within the Dharma Hall. There, Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu had already started their fight.

Chen Xingyu's mana had turned completely black into a Qi made out of extreme Yin. There was no trace of Yang in his mana as it encircled his body as he battled Zhou Yuncong.

Zhou Yuncong was not scared. His body blazed with the Grand Sun Primordial Flame which then turned into a black, Yang-Incinerating aura. It was terrifying and fearsome. Zhou Yuncong sliced with his hands and the Yang-Incinerating aura cut Chen Xingyu's extreme Yin Qi in half.

Without using his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit's Yang-Incinerating powers and based only on its offensive abilities, Zhou Yuncong's battling abilities surpassed those of his equals.

With the terrifying powers of the Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit, Zhou Yuncong did not fear battling Aurous Core stage opponents.

Chen Xingyu's face did not change. While his mastery was reduced to Zhou Yuncong's late-Foundation Establishment stage, his mana was superior to Yang Likun, who was in the same stage as him. His right hand performed an incantation and his black Yin mana turned into many balls of light, surrounding him and Zhou Yuncong.

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Chapter 699: Yang-Incinerating! Yin-Terminating!

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Under the push of Chen Xingyu's mana, the black Yin gas continued to concentrate into black balls of light.

The eight black balls of light occupied eight places and then simultaneously began to give off a bright, black light, aimed at Zhou Yuncong who was caught in the center.

While it appeared to be a simple encirclement attack, Zhou Yuncong felt an overwhelming sense of enmity. It appeared as if every single power under the Heavens had become his enemy and a mountain-moving force was rushing towards him.

His own flow of spiritual energy with the outside world appeared to have been cut off, putting him a tight spot.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, the group of Immortal Soul stage elders viewing the fight looked interested. "Oh, isn't that a spell derived from the Bright Space Pure Yin Treasure Manual, the Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm?"

The Bright Space Pure Yin Treasure Manual, together with the Pure Yang Mystic Heart Spell Appearance, are some of the most powerful mantras of the Great Void Sect. It was suitable for pure Yin cultivators. Had Luo Qingwu joined the Great Void Sect earlier, she would have learned this mantra.

Right now, Chen Xingyu cultivated the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void. After he reached the Immortal Soul stage and completely mastered the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void, he would be able to cultivate the Bright Space Pure Yin Treasure Manual too. However, it appeared that it was not the case right now.

What he displayed right now was a result of him forcing his mana to reach the Yin-Terminating through his own will. Doing so allowed him to wield the spells derived from the Bright Space Pure Yin Treasure Manual, while also demonstrating his exceptional understanding of mantras.

Faced with the incomingDark Yin Eight Barren Charm, Zhou Yuncong's face did not change. He continued to keep his cool as waves after waves of black, Yang-Incinerating gas clashed against the incoming black light. Neither side seemed to be giving way.

What inspired terror in the hearts of the younger cultivators watching this fight in the Dharma Hall was as Zhou Yuncong's gaze became more and more heavy, this also caused his entire being to appear more and more cruel and murderous. It was a horrifying atmosphere.

Numerous Yang-Incinerating gases turned into black, knife-like, gases as they fought against the encirclement of the Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm. Gradually, it almost completely destroyed the spell that Chen Xingyu wielded as the terrifying black, knife-like, gases rushed towards Chen Xingyu.

Chen Xingyu' entire mana and concentration were focused on the Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm and hence, his defence was greatly weakened. Faced with Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating attack, his position became extremely precarious.

However, his expression was still calm as he met Zhou Yuncong's gaze. His face appeared slightly odd.

Chen Xingyu used the Mystic Teleportation Spell of the Flow of Light and Space to avoid Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating gas. At the same time, black and white gases appeared next to his body again. As the white gases appeared, they turned straightaway into black, Yin gases as they continued to supplement the Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm.

Yin and Yang intersected as endless amount of mana flowed out from it. It was a mystical sight.

The Great Void Sect cultivators watching this scene began to smile. "Yin and Yang are limitless and indestructible. By cultivating the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void to this level, Senior Chen is not afraid of a battle of attrition."

"Correct, as long as Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit has no chance of striking, in the long while, Senior Chen's mana foundation is much stronger. While Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating powers are strong, he cannot sustain such an explosive mantra for long."

"Even if he brims with mana, a long battle will take a toll on him. In this regard, he loses to Senior Chen."

As another exceptional disciple of the Great Void Sect, Fan Xuefeng was a good judge of the battle. Her analysis of the situation was extremely on point.

Zhou Yuncong was no one-trick pony. After he formed his Aurous Core, he immediately underwent the Tribulations of Yin Fire, which was an extremely dangerous and unpredictable affair. Only with the help of Yang Qing was he able to suppress his cultivation to the Advanced Foundation Establishment stage, where he stayed for a long while.

While his Yang-Incinerating powers were taxing, Zhou Yuncong can maintain it for a long while. Hence, he was not afraid of his opponents wearing him down.

However, the mana of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator was ultimately still very limited. In a long battle, he was no match for Chen Xingyu, who cultivated the Yin Yang Avatar Limitless Mantra.

Zhou Yuncong was the clearest about his own problems. Hence, looking at how Chen Xingyu avoided battling him head-on while evading his moves, he understood his plans.

"Duo!" Zhou Yuncong's gaze flashed as he roared. All of his ferocious Yang-Incinerating powers were retracted.

Everyone was shocked. As the black, Yang-Incinerating gases around Zhou Yuncong retreated back into his body, he then pulled out the glaringly bright Grand Sun Primordial Flame.

Doing so was not surprising at all. It was natural for him to be able to control his Yang-Incinerating powers and then transform them into the Yang mana. This was expected and natural, if not he would have wasted all of his previous cultivation as he could have been completely incinerated by the Yang mana.

However, for him to abandon his Yang-Incinerating powers in his battle against Chen Xingyu was incomprehensible to everyone else.

Only Chen Xingyu betrayed an expression of concern.

In the next instant, the Grand Sun Primordial Flame around Zhou Yuncong began to change once again. However, it no longer turned into black gas but instead, it turned into aw white gas. It was evidently a pure Yang mana, brimming with a searing hot mana.

The moment this pure Yang mana came into contact with Chen Xingyu's Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm, they began to merge together.

Zhou Yuncong then separated his two hands. His left and right hand each began to conjure different spells and then, he slammed them together before his chest.

Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha, both of who had already returned to the Heavenly Temple, were stunned. They said in unison, "This is the Yin Yang Reversal Spell!"

The spell that Zhou Yuncong used now was something that his master, Yang Qing, invented after the latter understood more about the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams.

Li Xingfei, Liu Xiafeng, Zhuge Wanqiu and the rest watching the battle were all shocked. None of the second-generation disciples were able to use a spell such as the Yin Yang Reversal Spell.

Other than the foundation spells such as the Eight Spells of the Heavens and Earth and the Fist of the Eight Trigrams, they also cultivated the The Golden Chapters of the Yansheng Eight Trigrams, Heavenly Extreme Path Sutra and the True Understanding of the Tempest. Some of them were able to come up with their own spells, such as Ying Luozha, and some were able to come up with mutant variants of these spells, such as Li Xingfei's Extreme Finger of Styx and the Liu Xiafeng's Grand Sun Primordial Flame.

However, spells that Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Wang Lin and the rest came up with after cultivating the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams, such as the Crash of the Eight Trigrams, the Way of the Facile Blade and the Celestial Finger of Styx were still a mystery to their respective disciples.

Normally, if they wished to master it, there were two ways. First, they could do so after they themselves began to cultivate the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams. By understanding the teachings of the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams, they would be able to master these spells. Some of them may even come up with their own spells.

The second way would be for them to attain a higher level of cultivation where their understanding of the Heavens, Earth and the Dao would be deeper. Even if they did not cultivate the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams, they could still master these spells. However, they may have to wait till after they formed thier Aurous Core.

Yang Qing's Yin Yang Reversal Spell followed the same principle. However, Zhou Yuncong was able to use this spell right now

"Did his master teach him the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams or is his understanding of these spells exceptionally high and superior to ours?" In that moment, every single disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders appeared slightly lost as they looked at the fierce youth in the arena.

With the help of the Yin Yang Reversal Spell, coupled with the harassment by Zhou Yuncong's mana, Chen Xingyu's Yin mana began to tremble violently.

As Yin and Yang inverted, the great Dao returned to its primal form. Chen Xingyu's attempts at turning his Yang mana into Yin were affected.

The flow of Yin and Yang and the perfect balance that allowed it was immediately shattered.

An Yin-Terminating spirit turned once again into one black and one white streams of gases. The Dark Yin Eight Barren Charm disappeared as well.

Zhou Yuncong bellowed loudly as he immediately incinerated the mana swirling around him, turning it into the ferocious Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit. It was like a ferocious demon that rose from Hell.

At this moment, Chen Xingyu's mana trembled once again. Despite the interference of the Yin Yang Reversal Spell, he was able to further solidify it into an Yin-Terminating spirit. Once again, he established the balance between Yin and Yang and blocked, against all odds, Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit.

For the first time since the start of the battle, Zhou Yuncong, who had always been cold and collected, looked shocked. He stared, slightly dumbfounded, at Chen Xingyu.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the rest were taken aback. They all swivelled their heads to look at Yang Qing

They knew that while Yang Qing's Yin Yang Reversal Spell appeared benign, it was extremely powerful and aggressive. Any opponent in the same stage would be severely affected. Even a pure Yin entity like Luo Qingwu, or Ding Runfeng of the Great Void Sect, could not avoid its impact

There were very exceptions. One of them was Yang Qing, an entity whose Yin and Yang were perfectly balanced. The other was Zhou Yuncong, who was an extreme example of a Yang-Incinerating entity.

"There's one other exception," Lin Feng said as he gently tapped the armrest of his seat. He looked, slightly interestedly, at Chen Xingyu and smiled, "Since Yuncong is a Yang-Incinerating entity, there's also an Yin-Terminating entity."

Just as how a pure Yang entity and a pure Yin entity were polar opposites, a Yang-Incinerating entity had its match too in the form of an Yin-Terminating entity. Yin-Terminating entities would attempt to cultivate and minimize their own Yin aura, turning into Yin-Terminating aura. If they did not do it in time, they ran the risk of being frozen to death. Hence, Yin-Terminating entities were as rare as Yang-Incinerating entities.

However, Yin-Terminating entities had an advantage in cultivating Yin-type spells. If they were able to use the Yin-Terminating aura, then they would become even more powerful. They would then be able to reduce their opponent's Yin aura to nothing.

Lin Feng's gaze turned to Lin Daohan and Yan Mingyue. He smiled and said, "Congratulations on obtaining such a disciple."

Speaking about it, the way he and Yang Qing trained Zhou Yuncong was highly similar to how the Great Void Sect trained Chen Xingyu.

While Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu were both suited for either pure Yang and pure Yin styles of cultivation, Lin Feng and the Great Void Sect trained the both of them with a combination of both Yin and Yang.

Zhou Yuncong studied under Yang Qing, while Chen Xingyu cultivated the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void rather than the Bright Space Pure Yin Treasure Manual.

Lin Daohan smiled slightly, "It appears I have embarrassed myself. My disciple still has much room for improvement. Fighting with your honorable sect's disciple will greatly benefit him."

While the Great Void Sect and the Celestial Sect of Wonders smiled and talked freely, the other elders too smiled. However, in their hearts, they knew an exciting battle was unfolding.

Just like how Zhou Yuncong was able to easily suppress Pure Yang entities or Natural Fire-Type Entity, Chen Xingyu, as a Yin-Terminating entity, would easily suppress Luo Qingwu, a Pure Yin entity.

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Chapter 700: This May Be A Trap...

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On the side of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, Xiao Yan and the others turned to look at Luo Qingwu. However, they did not appear concerned. Instead, they appeared to be making fun of her. "Fortunately, you managed to achieve good results from your closed-door training. If not, you are sc*wed!"

Luo Qingwu arched her eyebrows and said with a smile, "If I hadn't mastered the Fifth Sword, it would have troublesome for me to come up against him. However, now that I mastered the Fifth Sword, there isn't much for me to worry."

Xiao Yan shook his head, smiled and said, "Hehe, too bad Chen Xingyu entered the top four. If he had challenged you, we are up for a good show."

Luo Qingwu laughed softly and said, "Battling against him will be fruitful too, perhaps I can perfect my Fifth Sword."

Xiao Yan's expression betrayed a tinge of schadenfreude as he said, "If Yuncong did not use the Yin Yang Reversal Spell, he may not reveal his true self. With the depth of his abilities, it is amazing that he did not reveal any bit of it."

"In the second round, he did not fight with anyone and avoid a complicated battle. Hence, he managed to take control of the situation. However, since then, he probably planned on concealing his identity as a Yin-Terminating Entity. He appears cheerful but actually, he is full of little tricks."

Wang Lin looked at Lin Feng and said, "While he did hide his identity as a Yin-Terminating Entity, I doubt that he is targeting our junior."

Xiao Yan nodded his head, "Correct, I was just making fun of Junior Luo just now. However, Chen Xingyu's actions seemed to be by his own accord, rather than by any instruction from the Great Void Sect. His sect only tacitly approves of his decisions."

Zhu Yi, Wang Lin and the rest nodded their heads.

Lin Feng, listening to his disciples debate from his seat, smiled and said nothing. Chen Xingyu may be a Yin-Terminating entity, which was something he did not foresee. However, that was surprising to the point whereby he was at a loss as to what to do.

Lin Fen was clear about Zhou Yuncong's abilities ever since he was retrieved by Zhu Yi and Yang Qing and when he subsequently joined the sect.

Like how there were Yang-Incinerating entities, there were Yin-Terminating entities too. People with these two elemental types may easily kill themselves, and it was extremely rare for anyone of them to become a cultivator.

However, one or two would eventually succeed. Since Zhou Yuncong managed to live, it too proved that Yin-Terminating Entities could live. It needed not be Chen Xingyu, for it could Zhao Xingyu, Qian Xingyu, Sun Xingyu or Li Xingyu.

There were records of these entities in history, proving their existence.

However, Lin Feng did not expect that Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu would live in the same era. He also did not expect that Chen Xingyu would join the Great Void Sect.

However, he did expect Chen Xingyu to become an exceptional disciple under the tutelage of the Great Void Sect.

Lin Feng stared at the two combatants and thought, "Could there be some trick here? It appears as if someone instructed this young lad to conceal his true self."

"I feel that had Yuncong not used his Yin Yang Reversal Spell, Chen Xingyu may not reveal his true self even if he lose to Zhou Yuncong."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Interesting, this spiritual conference reveals that there are many interesting characters in the later generation."

In the Dharma Hall, Chen Xingyu's expression was serious. His gaze betrayed a flash of regret and then, he returned to normal. He lifted his head to look at Zhou Yuncong as his two eyes shone even brighter than before.

He took in a deep breath and the black Yin gas around him disappeared.

In the next instant, an icy, dark blue mist surrounded his body. In the dark blue mist, there was a hint of a pale, white light.

"This is indeed the Yin-Terminating aura." The many Immortal Soul elders in the Grand Heavens Pavilion nodded their heads. They knew that this was the Yin-Terminating aura Chen Xingyu obtained after he extinguished all of his internal Yin energy. Like Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating aura, it was extremely powerful.

While it was not as aggressive as the Yang-Incinerating aura, it was much heavier.

Chen Xingyu's two fingers were straight like swords. He pointed at Zhou Yuncong and immediately, a blast of icy-blue Yin-Terminating aura turned into a sharp, sword aura. It shot straight at Zhou Yuncong.

Zhou Yuncong looked at Chen Xingyu in the eye. Then, the Yang aura around him turned into the Yang-Incinerating aura, which flew towards Chen Xingyu's Yin-Terminating aura.

The black, knife-like aura and the blue sword aura clashed in mid-air. The icy-blue sword aura disappeared like smoke into nothing while the black, knife-like aura too froze into ice crystals. In the next instant, it crumbled into fine dust and disappeared.

Chen Xingyu performed a gesture with his finger and his gaze appeared normal. He betrayed no emotion in his eyes, but a faint, blue light danced.

The icy-blue mist continued to compress and condense till it became a blue ray of light. In the light, one could still a pale, white light flashing.

The cultivators watching the battle from the Dharma Hall all inhaled. Under their elders' prompting, they knew that the icy-blue light was the next level of Chen Xingyu's Yin-Terminating aura, the Yin-Terminating Hell.

Like Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit, this too possessed a destructive force that was able to wreck the balance of Yin and Yang in its target. It could fundamentally cripple one's opponent mana and once it entered the target, it would be able to destroy all of his/her Yin energy. It was the enemy of Yin energy everywhere.

Like Zhou Yuncong, as Chen Xingyu's mastery became higher, this powerful ultimate move would just become stronger and stronger.

At this moment, the battle between Chen Xingyu and Zhou Yuncong became extremely dangerous. Once either party was harmed by his opponent, it may cause irreparable damage.

Chen Xingyu intoned slowly, "Yin and Yang are limitless, the Void and the realm of cultivation."

His two hands continually performed gestures as the icy-blue Yin-Terminating Hell swirled around Zhou Yuncong. Then, it formed an icy-blue world, trapping Zhou Yuncong within it.

Space stacked non-stop on top of each other. It appeared to turn into a giant bell, which then fell on top of Zhou Yuncong, trapping him within.

Other than the Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell, this is another powerful move of the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void!" Fan Xuefeng and the other Great Void Sect disciples stared intently.

This move harnessed the power of the void and turning it into a small world and then suppressing one's enemy in it. Afterwards, one would weaken one's enemy by using the limitless power of Yin and Yang. This was another powerful move of the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void, known as the Yin Yang Limitless Mystic World.

It was not as powerful as the Yin Yang Heaven Crushing Earth Grinding Spell, but it was much more stable, giving one's opponent no chance of retaliation.

However, Fan Xuefeng and the rest soon realized that Chen Xingyu's spell was different.

The aura he used to weaken Zhou Yuncong was not the power of Yin and Yang. Instead, it was his Yin-Terminating Hell.

Using the power of Yin and Yang would result in it being destroyed by Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit.

However, Chen Xingyu's move now shocked many of the Immortal Soul elders. "While it was just a replacement, it is still built on the foundation of the Yin Yang Limitless Mystic World. His understanding of this mantra is extremely deep."

Chen Xingyu's icy-cold small world was no longer purely based on the Yin Yang Limitless Mystic World. Instead, it was derived from a spell he created on his own, the Kongyuan Destructive Yin-Terminating World.

As the Kongyuan Destructive Yin-Terminating World enveloped Zhou Yuncong , Chen Xingyu began to use his Yin-Terminating Hell on him. It continually eroded Zhou Yuncong's mana and the moment Zhou Yuncong exhibited any sign of weakness, he would be harmed by the Yin-Terminating Hell.

Endless amount of icy-blue light danced about in the small world. While it was light, it gave off a bone-chilling aura that summoned one's deepest fears. This turned the tiny world into a cold Hell, oozing with eeriness, darkness and loneliness.

Anyone trapped in this world had only destruction to look forward to.

In this Yin-Terminating Hell, Zhou Yuncong's gaze turned even colder. The bloodthirsty aura around him almost solidified into something concrete.

Around him, his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit burst aggressively. He lifted his right hand in the sky and formed a fist with it. Endless amount of black light swirled around his right hand and then compressed and solidified around it. It appeared as if something awful was about to happen.

It was as if the Apocalypse was coming.

It was like the power than destroyed the spell Yang Likun's Immortal Heavenly Divine Light, the Everlasting Heavenly Yang Explosion.

In the next instant, uncountable amount of Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit, which had been solidified to its most potent form, began to explode as they bombarded the Yin-Terminating Hell of the Kongyuan Destructive Yin-Terminating World.

In that instant, the terrifying explosive power was extremely destructive, till the point where it forced back the equally-powerful Yin-Terminating Hell.

The entire small world trembled furiously. It seemed like it was about to collapse at any moment.

Chen Xingyu arched his eyebrows. He no longer cared about weakening Zhou Yuncong with the Yin-Terminating Hell, but instead he focused his energy on stabilizing the Kongyuan Destructive Yin-Terminating World.

In Zhou Yuncong's icy-cold gaze, there appeared to be an ember dancing within. It turned scarlet and then, began to tremble furiously. Streams after streams of black smoke came out from it.

As more and more black streams of light swirled around Zhou Yuncong, they appeared more terrifying than the Everlasting Heavenly Yang Explosion he had used earlier.

Nine streams of black light surrounded Zhou Yuncong. All of them felt extremely heavy. At times, they took the shapes of dragons. At other times, they took the shapes of blazing suns. The energy within them did not burst forth. Instead, they continued to congregate together, causing the Kongyuan Destructive Yin-Terminating World to shake even more violently as if it was about to implode at the very next moment.

Looking at this scene, Chen Xingyu's eyes shone with a never-before-seen light. His expression returned to normal. He looked at Zhou Yuncong and said, "I have lost."

Zhou Yuncong's eyes were bright red as he stared intently at Chen Xingyu. After a long while, the Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit finally calmed down.

The cultivators within the Dharma Hall were all silent as they took in the battle that they had just witnessed.

Despite it being only a relatively short exchange and despite Chen Xingyu admitting defeat, they all felt that the battle's conclusion was unsatisfactory.

Zhou Yuncong's final powerful move struck fear into every single cultivator of the later generation. Not only were the Foundation Establishment stage cultivators shocked, even Aurous Core stage cultivators wore heavy expressions.

"The finals shall be another battle between disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders," said someone bitterly. Those around him appeared to have been jolted from their dreams. They all sighed. They had all hoped that Chen Xingyu would be able to beat Zhou Yuncong. However, once again, the top two positions belonged to the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Feng looked at Lin Daohan, smiled and said, "Thank you for giving my disciple a chance."

On the other side, Shen Qifeng of the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect fell silent for a while. Then, he opened his mouth and said, "The disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders are truly exceptional. I willingly concede defeat for our bet."

With that, he opened his palm and the Spiritual Feather Vine flew towards Lin Feng.

As Lin Feng looked at the ball of light floating towards him, his gaze flashed and he smiled in his heart, "This may be a trap... but I am really interested to find out who's your backer."

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Chapter 701: Fireproof! Theft-proof! Lolicon-proof!

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While he felt that something was amiss, Lin Feng nonetheless accepted the Spiritual Feather Vine.

A general can fight off incoming soldiers just as how enough earth can stop a flood. However, the condition to all these was that one's own strength must increase consistently. Only then can one be in charge of one's destiny.

"In this case, I just need two more ingredients before I can cultivate the Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation. One of them, the Starry Purplish Grass Pill, is still easy to obtain. The other one, the Curled Condensed Crystal, appears only in legends. There doesn't seem to any hint of it in the Grand Celestial World."

Lin Feng thought about it again, "The only record of the Curled Condensed Crystal mentions that it could be found in Penglai, one of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea."

The edges of his mouth curled upwards as he looked at the Grand Advisor of the Great Zhou Empire, the Marquis of Xuanji Zhu Hongwu. Then, he thought, "I must go to the Ying Sea. I just hope that the Curled Condensed Crystal can really be found in Penglai. If not, I would have wasted a trip."

Zhu Hongwu was perplexed by Lin Feng's stare. He furrowed his eyebrows and then, he relaxed and calmed himself.

Yue Hongyan turned her head to look at Yang Qing and said with a smile, "Fifth Junior, I remember you telling Zhou Yuncong that he can only use the Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit. However, you didn't say that he can use the Nine Complete Yang Destructive Spell, right?"

Yang Qing shook his head and sighed, "Using that move now is too early."

Luo Qingwu laughed softly and said, "It appears that he was too triggered by Chen Xingyu's Yin-Terminating aura."

Li Yuanfang said seriously, "He has much to learn in terms of self-control."

Yue Hongyan shook her head and said, "Yuncong's will and self-control had always been exceptional. However, as his form is too unique, pushing his mana to its extreme would affect his own self-control. Had it been someone with a weaker sense of self-control, they may already have lost it."

She looked at Chen Xingyu, who was walking out of the arena along with Zhou Yuncong, and said, "This person is a Yin-Terminating entity. Cultivating a spell such as the Yin-Terminating Hell will affect his mental state too. This may make him colder and crueller."

"Fortunately, his mental state is still rather good. Coupled with the teaching of the Great Void Sect, he was able to stay normal."

Yang Qing smiled bitterly and said, "Regardless, I will continue to train Yuncong after the spiritual conference."

While the few of them were criticizing Zhou Yuncong, they were all rather relaxed. Zhou Yuncong's ability to defeat Chen Xingyu, and his subsequent final match with Dao Yuting, meant that the top two positions would be swept by the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Regardless who emerged as the winner, the champion would be from the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Ever since Dao Yuting joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders, she had been training intensely. She merged the teachings of the Heaven Lake Sect together with the teachings of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, bringing both to the next level of mastery.

However, the final result was that Zhou Yuncong managed to get the upper hand. His Yang-Incinerating aura was able to check her River Styx Primordial Water and his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit was able to suppress Dao Yuting's Burning Ice Technique.

Dao Yuting's trump card was her Extreme Ice Spring, which was able to freeze Zhou Yuncong's Everlasting Heavenly Yang Explosion. However, Zhou Yuncong's Nine Complete Yang Destructive Spell appeared once again and Dao Yuting decided that if she continued to use her Extreme Ice Spring as a counter, it would be unsuccessful. While she was not afraid of his Yang-Incinerating Vital Spirit, she was unable to defeat the explosive powers of the Nine Complete Yang Destructive Spell.

Finally, in the ultimate battle between the second-generation disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, Zhou Yuncong emerged victorious.

While Dao Yuting's mastery was reduced to the Advanced Foundation Establishment stage, she was much stronger than her Advanced Foundation Establishment stage self many years ago.

Dao Yuting's defeat meant that Yang Qing's disciple, Zhou Yuncong, became the most powerful second-generation Celestial Sect of Wonders disciple.

While the overall best second-generation disciple must be evaluated based on many factors, Zhou Yuncong was the strongest based on his battling abilities.

This result shocked many people present. Before the spiritual conference, no one predicted this result.

Many disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders were shocked too.

The Marquis of Jingheng folded his fan and tapped his palm with it. He shook his head while laughing, "What an interesting fellow."

He turned his head to look at Wang Le and Xiang Heng and said, "The master is right. Now I know what he is planning."

In the luxurious lounge of the Great Qin Empire, Shi Xingyun smiled and said, "It appears that while Yang Qing's own cultivation had been slow, it is because he devoted much of his effort to raising his disciple. His ability to raise such a disciple is a great contribution to the Celestial Sect of Wonders."

In the luxurious lounge of the Sword of Radiance Sect, the Purple Cloud Grandmaster had a complex expression on his face as he sighed and said, "The Celestial Sect of Wonders does indeed have many talented disciples to carry on its legacy."

Regardless whether it's Xu Yunsheng, Ying Luozha, Liu Xiafeng, Li Xingfei, Zhuge Wanqiu or anyone else, they were genius-level personalities. Their existence guaranteed the growth of the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Dao Yuting's performance was indeed eye-catching. This created a lot of pressure for other Aurous Core stage disciples. Even Nascent Soul stage grandmasters could feel the pressure. The more junior disciples could only look on in awe.

However, Zhou Yuncong's performance based solely on his Advanced Foundation Establishment stage mastery too shocked many Immortal Soul stage elders.

An exceptionally talented youth with such a gift could dazzle an entire generation as long as he did not die prematurely.

Zhou Yuncong's performance was reflective of his masters' and fellow disciples' exceptional talents and bright futures.

Lin Feng could feel the mood in the Dharma Hall changing and he chuckled in his heart, "This is natural. This is an exceptional combatant I had chosen from my second-generation disciples. If he had not performed up to par, Yang Qing will have hell to pay."

He remembered the day when Zhu Yi and Yang Qing brought Zhou Yuncong back to see him. Upon meeting Zhou Yuncong, Lin Feng's mouth twitched as he thought, "One has a Fortune Value of 10 and the other has a Fortune Value of 7. Together, they can really find some good stuff!"

"Innate Ability—9;Intelligence—9;Determination—7; Fortune—7."

"In conclusion, the target is extremely talented and it is highly recommended that you take him as a disciple. Careful teaching and training would guarantee that he can become an important member of the sect."

Zhu Yi and Yang Qing were able to bring back a prodigy with a total value of 32, making Lin Feng speechless.

After careful deliberation, Lin Feng did not personally train Zhou Yuncong. However, his mind was gradually changing now. This was not because he sought to take all talented individuals as his disciple. However, the Celestial Sect of Wonders guaranteed that whoever joined it shall not have their talents wasted.

For one's sect to have continuity as well as growth, other than outwards expansion one must ensure that there was a clear line of succession too.

The right way to do so was to ensure that there were talented individuals in every generation.

Hence, Lin Feng did not take him in as a disciple. Instead, he made him undergo the same test as every other disciple.

Finally, Zhou Yuncong joined Yang Qing's Nirvana World, becoming Yang Qing's only successive disciple.

Lin Feng chuckled and he cast his gaze towards the Dharma Hall. In the two different luxurious lounges, the many disciples discussed earnestly, including Shi Tianhao's Huang Zhenting and Zhu Yi's Yang Tie.

Looking at the two of them, Lin Feng smiled contentedly.

In comparison to Zhou Yuncong, the two of them still needed more training. Hence, they were unable to perform well during this spiritual conference. However, they too would reveal their talents one day.

Huang Zhenting and Yang Tie were both deliberately placed by Lin Feng in the second-generation of disciples. The total value of their four traits was more than 30.

However, as there were many problems that were not yet resolved, such as Huang Zhenting's childishness. Compared to his master, who appeared young and cute but was actually extremely cunning, Huang Zhenting's mental age may actually be lower than his biological age

Hence, Huang Zhenting's potential could not be fully realized yet. Yang Tie joined the sect too late and he had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage when the spiritual conference commenced. In the first round, he met with Huang Zhenting, who was no less talented than he was and who possessed a much higher mastery. As he did not want to encircle and attack Huang Zhenting with the Nieyang Beast, he naturally lost.

Many reasons caused them to appear less impressive than they actually were.

"However, that's alright. A good dish does not fear being served late. If other sects choose to underestimate you, they can't fault my sect for hiding our true potential," laughed Lin Feng. His gaze once again pierced through the space and landed in the Central Great Pavilion. " However, the two of you better be careful. Don't let others overtake you. My third sect-opening ceremony attracted many talented individuals."

Till now, the victor of the spiritual conference had been decided. However, it was not yet over. The group of cultivators watching the battle were extremely excited as soon, they would get to watch the first-generation disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders take on challengers from those who had been forfeited.

Amongst them, Xu Yunsheng and Lin Tong were both members of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. This could be seen as a battle where the earlier generation instructed the later generation.

Lin Feng's gaze turned as he looked at his few immediate disciples. Xiao Yan and the rest looked at each other with smiles on their faces. Many of them turned to look at Luo Qingwu and Li Yuanfang. After all, their mastery was the lowest amongst them.

If anyone wished to create a name for himself, they were the easiest target.

Xiao Yan smiled and used his mana to project his voice to Lin Feng and asked, "Master, looking at the way you are staring at us, I bet you have a plan already?"

Lin Feng smiled and replied, "Lin Tong will surely challenge you, Yunsheng will surely Zhu Yi. These two are for sure."

"Lei Jie of the Lei Family would forfeit his chance. As for Chu Yang of the Ethereal Mountain Sect...," Lin Feng laughed silently, "He will surely challenge Luo Qingwu."

Luo Qingwu was slightly perplexed as she asked, "Lei Jie had been famous for a long while and it is apparent that he is proud. However, for some unknown reason, he chose to throw in the towel in his match against Chen Xingyu and admitted defeat. Thinking about it, it appears that he wishes to put himself on an equal level as us, instead of taking part in such a battle where it appears that we are tutoring him."

"However, why will Chu Yang battle me instead of one of my seniors?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Let's see if I'm right, shall we?"

Reality proved him right. Lin Tong chose to battle against her 'father' while Xu Yunsheng chose to battle Zhu Yi. However, it was more of a symbolic gesture than anything else.

Lei Jie did forgo his right to a battle.

Chu Yang, as predicted, chose to battle Luo Qingwu!

The battle between Lin Tong and Xiao Yan, Xu Yunsheng and Zhu Yi ended rather quickly. After these battles ended, Luo Qingwu stood up, with her pretty little brows all bunched up as she thought, "He really did pick me, how did master see this coming?"

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Chapter 702: Young Man, Your Script Was Wrong Since The Very Start

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Luo Qingwu looked at Lin Feng curiously. She was puzzled as to how her master would know that Chu Yang would choose her as his target.

However, all he saw was a half-smile on Lin Feng's face. Lin Feng then telepathically communicated to her, "Qingwu, do you remember what I told you to be careful of in these few years?"

Luo Qingwu's heart beat quickly as Lin Feng's warning surfaced in her mind.

"In this world, some grown men like very young girls like yourself. Hence, they will come up with you ways to trick and hurt you. When you meet these people, remember to stay away from them."

"If he still continues to pester you, you must be fierce with him. If that doesn't work, you can find me and your fellow disciples. All of them will help you."

Luo Qingwu swallowed and looked at Chu Yang in the light projection. Then, she looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Master, could this person be..."

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "Today, you are much older. It's time for you to know that this b*stard has been eyeing you since you were ten."

Lin Feng paused for a while and then said with certainty, "It's not the typical love an adult has for a child, but rather a romantic kind of love."

Luo Qingwu coughed, "But I don't know him."

"Thus, this kind of person is the most despicable," Lin Feng sighed softly. Luo Qingwu asked carefully, "Now...now that I'm older, I don't match his taste anymore, right?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "He chose to battle you, what do you think?"

Luo Qingwu's face turned sullen and Xiao Yan, by her side, laughed coldly, "Junior Luo, what's the matter? Beat him good and all will be resolved."

"I believe everything that master said," Luo Qingwu said. "However, if he does not do anything overtly evil, wouldn't it be wrong for me to be harsh on him? Doing so in front of so many people may create misunderstandings."

"The Ethereal Mountain Sect is close to our sect. If we don't show them any face, then that wouldn't be good, would it?"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Silly girl, that would have been the case if Chen Xingyu had not appeared. However, now that Chen Xingyu revealed himself to be a Yin-Terminating Entity, others would think that we are doing so in a response to the Great Void Sect."

"The Ethereal Mountain Sect can only feel unlucky that they have been embroiled in a fight between the Great Void Sect and us."

Yue Hongyan smiled coldly and said, "For people who love underage girls, they deserve a good lesson. With the protection of the Dharma Hall, he will not die. Junior Luo, he may not even be injured if you settle him quickly."

Lin Feng listened and laughed loudly in his heart, "Heehee, am I too evil here? Nah... I'm just regular evil."

As he said that, an image appeared in his mind.

With Luo Qingwu as their leader, his disciples appeared to be playing a game of Whack-A-Mole. Every single mole that appeared had Chu Yang's face...

That image is too beautiful! Lin Feng couldn't bear to continue thinking of it.

Lin Feng shook his head and laughed. Everything that he said there was ultimately a joke and could not be taken seriously. Everyone had their own fortunes in love and life. If he really was a lolicon, Lin Feng may not actually interfere. Everything was up to Luo Qingwu to decide.

If Lin Feng really wished to interfere, the two of them would not even have the chance to meet. If the two of them had never seen each other before, let alone talk, how could a relationship form?

"Man, look at you thick eyebrows and big eyes. You don't look bad and you even possess the charisma of a hero. That's not all you got, is it?" Lin Feng looked at Chu Yang in the light projection and smiled in his heart. "Now, let me see if you have only a few sword talisman or did you manage to learn the Heaven's Gate Sword Manual?"

Chu Yang of the Ethereal Mountain Sect walked out from the luxurious lounge. Those who did not know much did not care much about his fight with Luo Qingwu.

As a first-generation, immediate disciple of Lin Feng, Luo Qingwu, together with Li Yuanfang, possessed the lowest mastery as they joined the sect the latest. In the eyes of bystanders, it was normal for Chu Yang to challenge Luo Qingwu.

Many people wished to thank Chu Yang too. While Luo Qingwu and Li Yuanfang ventured out before after joining the sect, they did not take part in any fights so far. Hence, few people knew of the extent of their powers and many were curious.

"Calm, calm..." Chu Yang inhaled non-stop as he redid his mental calculations once again.

He could not possibly say, at the first instance, that she was his destined wife and that he was hell-bent on marrying her. Saying that would be insane.

"Take it slow, take it slow, leave a good impression..." The normally cool Chu Yang could feel his heart rate increasing and his thoughts becoming scattered. "A good start is the key to success. You must seize the chance!"

As he thought about it, he felt a chill up his spine. He turned his head and noticed Shi Tianhao beaming at him.

"As both of you are sword cultivators, you can use your weapons here," said Shi Tianhao with a smile.

Chu Yang nodded, "I understand." He then looked at Shi Tianhao curiously. He could not help but feel that something was off. The strange sense of terror was now gone, it was as if he had been in an illusion

Shi Tianhao then continued, "As the challenger, you can pick the battleground."

Without any hesitation, Chu Yang picked a blazing hot battleground that was disadvantageous to Luo Qingwu, as she would be unable to optimize her pure Yin powers.

He did so out of his respect for Luo Qingwu.

If he picked a neutral battleground or one suited for Luo Qingwu, then who was the challenger here?

For such a challenge, it was meant a more senior cultivator to instruct a more junior cultivator and hence, it was inherently unfair. That was why Lei Jie chose to forgo it.

Chu Yang chose to take it slow and hence, he must leave a good impression on the Celestial Sect of Wonders and Luo Qingwu. Humbling himself was the right thing to do. Furthermore, he was a disciple of the Ethereal Mountain Sect, a sect dependent on the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Of course, it had to be like his battle against Dao Yuting. If he were to lose, he must lose with style, regardless whether it's a narrow loss or an abject defeat he must show off his style and leave a good impression on his opponent.

He was fearful that he would be like a simple passer-by , easily forgettable. If that was the case, then all of his efforts would have been for nothing.

As Chu Yang pondered, a purple-robed young girl appeared before him. This jolted him slightly.

Her facial features did not appear to have changed. It was the person from his memory. However, she changed her red robes for the purple robes of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. The sabre she usually carried with her turned into a black, ice sword brimming with an icy aura.

Looking at the ice sword, Chu Yang appeared triggered. He regained his composure and as a sword cultivator, he could feel the dangers of this black, icy sword.

It was三尺长 and it appeared to have been forged from pure black ice. It was without any impurity and its blade was completely black, without any gleam.

The black sword not only did not reflect light, but it was as dark as a cave. It swallowed every light that touched it and even its tip resembled a cosmic black hole.

It brimmed with endless amount of Yin energy. It was a truly heart-stopping sword.

Chu Yang was extremely apt at controlling his emotions. If not for the fact that Luo Qingwu had already been warned and that she was paying special attention to his actions, she really would not have noticed anything that was amiss.

"Lucky master warned me beforehand..." The young girl mumbled to herself. Her face betrayed nothing as she gripped the ice sword in her right hand. Coldly, she smiled and said, "Daoist Chu, please."

Chu Yang nodded his head and he unsheathed his sword. The sword spun in mid-air and one could see traces of the Heaven's Gate Great Nine Heavens Holy Sword Technique's Southwest You Heaven Sword along with the Ethereal Mountain Sect's own teachings.

However, when the Immortal Soul stage elders saw this, all of them shook their heads and said, "This was what he managed to understand after studying those sword talisman and not the actual Southwest You Heaven Sword."

"Daoist Luo... please teach me," said Chu Yang. With that, he flew straight at Luo Qingwu.

He had already planned out what he was going to do next. Suddenly, the hairs on his back stood up and a chill ran over his heart.

He looked over and realized that an icy-blue sword aura was bursting forth from Luo Qingwu's body. It brimmed with an extreme freeze, as if it was about to destroy the Heavens and Earth and Yin and Yang.

Luo Qingwu performed a sword gesture with her left hand and together with the Xuanche Sword in her right hand. A pale white appeared to swirl in her icy-blue sword aura, which then turned into a cold sword aura. It passed through space and appeared right before Chu Yang.

Chu Yang's sword aura froze into ice before disintegrating upon coming in contact with this cold sword aura.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Daohan's eyebrows furrowed tightly. Yan Mingyue too looked surprised as she asked, "Yin-Terminating power?"

The Great Void Sect cultivators in the luxurious lounge, such as Fan Xuefeng and company, too looked on dumbfounded. They turned their heads in Chen Xingyu's direction.

The normally calm and collected Chen Xingyu too looked shocked as he said, "This is really the Yin-Terminating power, she actually..."

Everyone in the Dharma Hall and the Grand Heavens Pavilion were all shocked by Luo Qingwu's sword technique.

After studying the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams, Luo Qingwu came up with her own sword techniques.

The Fifth Sword of the Heaven-Given Six Unity Sword Mantra, the Ten Terrestial Yin-Terminating Sword!

Using her own Pure Yin power, she was able to condense her Yin energy to its maximum and then it to an unparalleled destructive power in the form of an Yin-Terminating sword!

She was able to emulate the destructive Yin-Terminating powers through her own efforts. Compared to Chen Xingyu, it was inferior in no way and in some aspects, it even surpassed his powers. Together with her own swordplay techniques, it became one of the most powerful and destructive moves that did not claim descent from the Mount Shu, turning eyeballs everywhere!

Faced with this powerful sword, Chu Yang was at a loss as to what to do. He did not expect Luo Qingwu to be so fierce as to start her first move with such a powerful attack. This was completely different from his memory of Luo Qingwu.

This was supposed to be a normal spar, but Luo Qingwu was evidently trying to snatch victory at the soonest possible instance in one single move.

This was completely different from what he had expected!

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Feng smiled in his heart as he thought, "Young man, your script was wrong since the very start."

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Chapter 703: Tearful Chu Yang

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Faced with the extremely powerful Ten Terrestrial Yin-Terminating Sword, Chu Yang's sword radiance was destroyed at the first instance.

The sword shadow in his soul shook from Luo Qingwu's attack. Faced with her relentless attack, the sword shadow strained and tried to retaliate.

"Stabilize!" Chu Yang forced the sword shadow in his soul to quiet. Under everyone's gaze, it was not about whether he could resist her moves. If he were to reveal his actual skills, he would not be able to hide from Lin Feng and the rest.

In the time it took for him to do that, Chu Yang himself stood at this original position, unmoving He did not even tried to dodge but instead, remained grounded to where he was like a mud doll. He was like dummy for Luo Qingwu as he bore the full brunt of this attack.

The protective enchantments of the Dharma Hall kicked in and saved Chu Yang.

He did not tried to parry it nor avoid it. Luo Qingwu's move was hence, lethal to him. However, he did not feel any pain but instead, he was sent out of the arena.

Chu Yang was dazed for a while. Then, he regained his composure. He realized he had lost.

The purple-robed girl in the battleground retracted her sword radiance, inverted her Xuanche Sword and bowed to Chu Yang, saying, "Daoist Chu, thank you." With that, she disappeared. A purple light flashed in the void. She had already been sent back to the Grand Heavens Pavilion.

The black-robed young man awkwardly turned his neck and looked at his surroundings. Then, he looked at his palms. Immediately, he had a strong desire to look tearfully into the sky.

He was defeated by Luo Qingwu in a single second!

"This was not how it should have played out..." Chu Yang did not know whether he should cry or laugh. If he tried with all his powers, the results may not be like this. While he could not use his true powers, the results should not have been so awkward.

Earlier on, in his battle with Dao Yuting, while he lost it was nowhere as pathetic as his defeat right now.

It was a pity that he had tried to calculate every possible outcome earlier. He went through every possible result in his mind many times and he deliberate every single step. He went through every single detail of his plan, which to him seemed foolproof.

The only thing he did not consider was how strong Luo Qingwu was and that she would use her most powerful move first. It was as if she was fighting against someone she had to kill immediately and could only kill with all her strength.

Chu Yang vowed that the move Luo Qingwu used just now would have been as dangerous to Nascent Soul stage cultivators as it was to Aurous Core stage cultivators.

"Regardless whether it's my performance or your impression of me, I know that I, as a disciple of the Ethereal Mountain Sect, is not match for an immediate disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. However, must you really treat me as such?" Chu Yang's tears flowed freely in the wind as he felt a deep pain in his heart.

Earlier on, he did not fear losing. Instead, he feared losing too plainly and without being able to demonstrate his skills. He feared being forgettable.

Looking at it now, was there a more embarrassing way to lose than losing to one's opponent in a single move?

Showing off his own skills? He did not even have a chance to act before he was beaten unceremoniously. How could he still talk about showing off his skills and leaving an impression?

Perhaps his opponent would even be puzzled as to why was he so weak.

As he had to control the sword shadow in his soul, when Luo Qingwu displayed her skills, Chu Yang was immobile. Hence, it appeared to others that he was paralyzed by fears by Luo Qingwu's attack.

"This impression is no good," Chu Yang chuckled bitterly to himself. "It's fine, it's fine. Doing so, Luo Qingwu's performance appeared extremely outstanding. It's still worth it."

Just as Chu Yang had thought, his defeat was too abject. It was the typical, humiliating kind of defeat and was a stain on his previous performance.

Cultivators in the Dharma Hall discussed intently and many of them were changing their opinions of him. Many of them began to suspect that Chu Yang's ability to progress so fast was because of luck.

The cultivators of the Ethereal Mountain Sect had their heads lowered and all of them were sighing. While they were in their own luxurious lounge, they could feel themselves getting mocked by the others.

The Scarlet Cloud Sect was extremely gleeful. The group of young cultivators from the Scarlet Cloud Sect were almost delirious with joy. The sadness they exhibited earlier when Chu Yang entered the third round was almost completely gone.

Some of them looked at Chu Yang and thought, "Could this guy have fallen in love with the disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders? That was why he could not react and instead, could only stand there dumfounded like a puppet, causing him to be struck by the sword radiance so quickly."

"Who knows? He doesn't appear too dumb though. Furthermore, if he marries the disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, then he would have truly won."

"He is not the only smart one. How many people do you think have the same plan as him? Many of them probably gave more serious thoughts to this plan and realized that it isn't feasible, unlike him, who dumbly chose to go ahead with it."

"You are right, the idea is good but he lacks the ability to execute it. Hence, it can only be a fantasy."

"Speaking about it, the immediate disciples of the Master of the Celestial Sect are truly exceptional, including Luo Qingwu. The move she just used would have struck terror into the hearts of Nascent Soul stage cultivators too. You can't really blame Chu Yang for failing."

"That's right."

Due to his performance just now, Chu Yang had an idea on how others would critique him. He did not care what others think, but he just extremely unsatisfied with his performance against Luo Qingwu just now. This would probably leave a bad impression on her and hence, all Chu Yang could do was to shake his head in regret.

"Sigh, all I can do is to wait for another chance. However, Qingwu more than adequately showed off her abilities. That is worth celebrating."

As Chu Yang walked away at his own pace, he sighed silently to himself, "Now, I have to think of a way to appease First Disciple and Master. I disappointed them this time. However, with my earlier performance, I believe I managed to help the Ethereal Mountain Sect."

"Qingwu, Qingwu... she should be back in the Grand Heavens Pavilion now, right?"

After she finished her spar with Chu Yang, Luo Qingwu was sent back to the Grand Heavens Pavilion. Her jet-black Xuanche Sword had disappeared and Luo Qingwu bowed to the many elders in the pavilion. "Greetings everyone, I hope my performance did not disappoint."

With that, she returned to her seat.

Yan Mingyue smiled and said, "Using your Pure Yin powers to form Yin-Terminating powers, you are truly astounding."

There had been pure Yin disciples in the Great Void Sect. While they managed to cultivate their Pure Yin powers to its maximum, they were unable to use it to form Yin-Terminating powers.

Luo Qingwu smiled and replied, "You are too kind, Senior Yan. I was only able to do so under my master's guidance."

Lin Feng, who was on the master's seat, smiled and said, "My disciple just started learning the way of the sword. I hope her performance had been satisfactory."

The Heavenly Master Swordmaster looked at Luo Qingwu for a long while. Then he shook his head and said, "It has been more than satisfactory. The Master of the Celestial Sect of Wonders is too humble. You are truly an expert swordsman too. While your disciple's technique is different from your Heaven-Destroying Sword Qi, it has its own strong points and unique aspects. While it may appear slightly clumsy right now, I can see a bright future ahead for her."

The many Immortal Soul stage elders all stared at Luo Qingwu. In their hearts, they agreed.

While Chu Yang did lose very clumsily, everyone on-scene was more than able to recognize that Luo Qingwu's Ten Terrestrial Yin-Terminating Sword was superior to many of the later-generation cultivators of this spiritual conference.

Fewer than ten of them would be able to parry her move, let alone defeat her in a fight. Furthermore, many of those who could do so hailed from her own Celestial Sect of Wonders.

"Earlier on, we all thought that the Yin-Terminating Entity from the Great Void Sect, Chen Xingyu, may be able to defeat Luo Qingwu. Looking at it now, it does not appear to be the case." Many people on scene sighed. "This is the power of an immediate disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders."

"While the Celestial Sect of Wonders does not claim to be sword sect, the Master of the Celestial Sect, along with his disciples, are all well-versed in the way of the sword."

The disciples of the Heavenly Master Sword Sect, the Sun Moon Sword Sect, the Vast Sea Sword Sect and the Sword of Radiance Sect all bore painful expressions on their faces. "Let's not talk about the Mount Shu Sword Sect, even the sword cultivators of the Celestial Sect of Wonders are so strong."

In the luxurious lounge of the Great Void Sect, Chen Xingyu's expression had returned to normal. He stared blankly into space and the other disciples of the Great Void Sect around him said nothing. After a long while, Fan Xuefeng asked, "Junior Chen, if it were you..."

Chen Xingyu smiled warmly and said honestly, "If it's only one move, then it's fine."

Fan Xuefeng and the rest opened their mouths, then they decided to say nothing

After a long while, Fan Xuefeng asked suddenly, "In our Great Void Sect, we have pure Yang entities too. Would they be able to derive Yang-Incinerating powers like Zhou Yuncong?"

Chen Xingyu thought for a while. He did not give an immediate response. Then, Lin Daohan's voice rang in the luxurious lounge, "It's possible, but extremely difficult."

After saying that, Lin Daohan's voice rang no more.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Yan Mingyue turned her head to look at him. Telepathically, she asked, "Luo Qingwu was able to use her Pure Yin powers and turn them into supremely-powerful Yin-Terminating powers. While it can be attributed to her innate ability as a Pure Yin entity, we cannot neglect the efforts put in by her sect and master too."

Lin Daohan nodded his head and then shook it, sighing, "Other than that, there are other reasons too. Based on preliminary speculations, I believe that she required a place that's extremely cold and brimming with Yin energy to train it along with a special object."

Yan Mingyue's gaze flashed and she said, "Underneath Mount Yujing, there's a black sea. Perhaps that's the place you are talking about. What about the special object?"

Lin Daohan shook his head slowly, "I can't be certain."

Lin Daohan thought for a while and then shook his head again. "Nope, that can't be it."

Yan Mingyue asked, "Big Senior, when the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea appear, would our sect intervene?"

Lin Daohan replied, "Strange things are happening in the Barren Expanses and our masters are observing it very carefully. I need to be careful about the Samsara Sect's actions too. Hence, we won't intervene with the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea this time. All we will do is to sit tight and observe."

"While the Great Zhou Empire has geographical and first-mover advantage, too many factors would affect the events of the Ying Sea now. Hence, no one can predict what will happen."

Lin Daohan paused for a while and then said quietly, "In comparison to the Ying Sea, the sect and I are more concerned with Lin Feng's Stone Flute and Stone Steps."

Yan Mingyue fell silent for a while and then asked, "I understand. The Stone Steps is linked to the Stone Flute that had gone missing earlier. Big Senior, what are the uses of these treasures?"

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Chapter 704: A Successful Conclusion to the Spiritual Conference

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After Lin Daohan heard Yan Mingyue ask about the Stone Flute and the Stone Steps, he did not try to conceal anything from her despite their divergent views and paths. He said quietly, "The Stone Flute and the Stone Steps are linked to the Realm beyond the Heavens."

"The Realm beyond the Heavens?!" Yan Mingyue's normally calm face betrayed an expression of shock. "Legend has this is the realm above the Great Void Sect's Nine Heavenly Palaces. However, wasn't it sealed off since 10 000 years ago?"

Lin Daohan said calmly, "Correct, 10 000 years ago, thanks to one of our Great Void Sect predecessors, no one can ascend into the Realm beyond the Heavens anymore. However, our seniors and masters have been trying to re-open the path into the Realm beyond the Heavens. They made much progress."

"The Stone Flute and theStone Stepsare the results of their hard work."

Yan Mingyue arched her eyebrows and asked, "However, these items are currently in Lin Feng's possession..."

"It's alright," said Lin Daohan quietly. "Our masters and Kuang Heng once suspected that Lin Feng is related to the Realm beyond the Heavens. After a while, however, they concluded that the time is not yet ripe. Even if the items are in his possession, he cannot do much with them."

Yan Mingyue's gaze swept over Shen Qifeng, the Heavenly Cloud Holy Man, of the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect and asked quietly, "What exactly is Shen Qifeng thinking? What is the Samsara Sect thinking?"

Lin Daohan shook his head slightly and said, "Sit tight and observe."

Up till this point, the spiritual conference had finally ended.

Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, and the rest who were in charge of welcoming guests during the start of the conference were now in charge of sending their guests off.

Xu Yunsheng, Li Xingfei, Liu Xiafeng and the many other disciples under them busied themselves with their respective tasks.

As the other cultivators looked at Zhou Yuncong, Dao Yuting, Lin Tong, Huang Zhenting, Xu Yunsheng and company, many emotions surfaced in their hearts.

The Celestial Sect of Wonders of today was no longer the new sect that the Lin Feng and his few disciples started off with.

The new generation of disciples were beginning to show their skills. The Celestial Sect of Wonders was full of talented individuals, earning the admiration of many.

Currently, while their mastery was still low, they had already demonstrated astounding level of potential. Under the Celestial Sect of Wonders, they had bright futures ahead of them.

Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the other immediate disciples of Lin Feng grew stronger and stronger with each day. A new super-sect and a potential Holy Ground was in the making.

Many leaders of the other sects thought that Lin Feng would take advantage of this conference to arrogantly show off the powers of his many disciples and help them build a name for themselves.

However, he did not do so. Shi Yu and the other elders thought and came to the same conclusion. "The Master of the Celestial Sect is truly far-sighted."

Lin Feng's thinking was simple. To him, the Nascent Soul stage and the Aurous Core stage meant nothing. He wanted to wait for his disciples to enter the Immortal Soul stage. Only then would he shake the world.

"The Master of the Celestial Sect is really confident. He believes that his disciples are all Immortal Soul stage calibre? The Immortal Soul stage is completely different from all the stages below it in terms of difficulty. Ascending into the Immortal Soul stage is infinitely more difficult than progression in all the other stages combined! How many talented individuals in history failed to make it?"

Some of them had doubts, but once they thought of the potential that Xiao Yan, Shi Tianhao, and the rest had exhibited, they realized suddenly that it was not... as far-fetched as it seemed.

However, thinking about it, the disciples of the other sects could only feel a huge pressure, as large as a mountain, upon them.

The Celestial Sect of Wonders at this point in time had already transformed into a large, unmoving animal.

To the Celestial Sect of Wonders, this spiritual conference ended on a good note. It could called a peaceful, successful spiritual conference that went smoothly.

Shen Qifeng brought the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect off Mount Yujing and left the Kunlun Mountains. They headed home.

On the way back, the entire group was quiet. After all, their visit to the Kunlun Mountains this time could not be seen as some glorious affair.

Before they even reached the place, their disciples scuffled with the disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Even their own Nascent Soul stage cultivator had his magic item confiscated by Zhu Yi. They lost a great amount of face even before the conference.

During the conference, one of the main disciples of their sect, Yang Likun, was crippled with Zhou Yuncong.

Shen Qifeng too lost in his bet against Lin Feng. He did not even get a chance to save his face and he lost a Spiritual Feather Vine in the process.

The Samsara Sect may not know about the significance of the Spiritual Feather Vine to Lin Feng, and they surely knew nothing about the Trāyastriṃśa Elixir of Creation. However, the Spiritual Feather Vine was still an extremely valuable herb that was extremely difficult to grow and extremely rare. It was extremely potent too and hence, it was used in the cultivation of many pills and medicines.

The entire Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect was filled with anger. They believed that Shen Qifeng behaved too weakly in front of Lin Feng. However, not only was Shen Qifeng the leader of the delegation, he was an Immortal Soul stage cultivator too. Hence, there was nothing much they could do.

The Samsara Sect was plagued with internal strife. However, it was still one of the few, large entities in the Divine Lands and it normally took a hardliner stance on many issues. Faced with the Great Void Sect, the Mount Shu Sword Sect and the Great Zhou Empire, it had rarely been in a submissive position.

Shen Qifeng's expression was neutral and emotionless. His supernatural awareness was able to pick out the unhappiness and resentment towards him. However, he chose to ignore them.

As the group of them returned to their abode, Shen Qifeng was immediately summoned by the leaders of his sect for questioning.

The subject was naturally about their visit to the Kunlun Mountains. Under Shen Qifeng's leadership, the Samsara Sect Path of the Heaven-Born lost both the battle and had one of their disciples crippled.

Undoubtedly, Shen Qifeng's action did not earn him any points with the other elders. Many thought that he was too soft and lost face for the Samsara Sect. Even though Shen Qifeng was the First Disciple and an immediate disciple of the sect, he too must be questioned for his actions.

"While our Samsara Sect is plagued with internal strife, we will still band together against any external threats. Hence, other powerful sects don't dare to look down on us," said Shen Qifeng calmly. "However, the Celestial Sect of Wonders evidently received help from both the Path of Hell and the Path of Humanity. They were hoping that we would become sworn enemies with the Celestial Sect of Wonders, and then they would be able to ally with the Celestial Sect."

"This time, the situation was different compared to before. Our sect had already been divided. Becoming enemies with the Celestial Sect of Wonders is not beneficial to the Path of the Heaven-Born."

An Immortal Soul stage of the Path of the Heaven Born sneered coldly, "Shen Qifeng, don't try to wriggle out this time. While the Celestial Sect of Wonders, and its master Lin Feng, are strong now, don't they have any enemy too?"

"The Great Void Sect, the Mount Shu Sword Sect are no in way inferior to them. Even if the Celestial Sect of Wonders ally with the Great Qin Empire and the Great Zhou Empire, they may not be able to resist against them. Furthermore, the Celestial Sect of Wonders may not even be able to ally itself successfully with the Great Zhou Empire."

Shen Qifeng replied, "Uncle (Translator's Note: In terms of cultivation, not relative) is right. However, the Master of the Celestial Sect has proven his power. In the Battle of Xiling City, the power that he had shown could be rivalled by only a rare few in the Divine Lands today. Without any magic treasure, he was able to resist the Mount Shu Sword Sect's Celestial Sword."

"Furthermore, he was able to trigger the Alpha Destiny Tribulations with his own powers. While we do not know the limits of his power, this is more than enough to prove that his power was at least past that Tribulation."

The Immortal Soul stage elder's expression did not change as he said, "You are right in saying that. I too respect the power of the Master of the Celestial Sect. But don't forget, the Great Void Sect still has the Zheng Yi Holy Man, the Tai Yi Holy Man, the Qing Yi Holy Woman and the Xuan Yi Holy Man."

Shen Qifeng smiled slightly, "I know. However, the bulk of the Great Void Sect's attention right now is still on the developments in the Barren Expanses. In their long history, there were only three times when their Supreme Heavenly Mirror was pointed at the Divine Lands."

"I notice from the interactions between Lin Daohan, Yan Mingyue and Lin Feng that the Great Void Sect has no intention of making enemies with the Celestial Sect of Wonders right now."

The elder shook his head and said, "You only know parts of it..."

A loud voice rang suddenly, "The discussion ends here."

Shen Qifeng bowed and said, "Yes, master." The other elders of the Path of the Heaven-Born quietened down too as they waited for instructions.

Shi Tianfang of the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect said, "Qifeng, while you have given thoughts to it, it is not enough. Your performance is lacklustre and hence, you shall go to the Heaven's Canyon and reflect."

Shen Qifeng replied politely, "I understand." With that, he took his leave and headed as per instructed to the punitive place of the Path of the Heaven-Born.

After he entered the Heaven's Canyon, he sat on the lowest level of the void and suffered the many tribulations there. Shen Qifeng's expression was calm and he smiled and said, "It's fine, I'll be fine. All I need to do is to wait."

Unlike Shen Qifeng, who no longer cared about this anymore, another person was feeling very excited.

The Marquis of Jingheng looked at the monk before him, smiled and asked, "You finally decided to act?"

The middle-aged monk smiled slightly. He brimmed with intelligence and wisdom and he was without any trace of anger. "Act, not quite. However, with the re-appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea, I have a feeling that someone will finally claim them this time."

He smiled and looked at the Marquis of Jingheng, "You surely don't wish to be left behind. Let me help you."

The Marquis of Jingheng laughed, shook his head and said, "Please don't play games with me, I suppose that your real target is the disciples of the Master of the Celestial Sect. Helping me is only part of your plan, right?"

The middle-aged monk did not rebut him. Instead, he smiled and said, "Do you want my help?"

"Of course, of course I need your help," said the Marquis of Jingheng without any hesitation. "While I am not weak, the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea is no small affair. Let's not talk about other sects, the Great Zhou Empire view this as critical to its future, so how can I sit and do nothing?"

"With your help, I will be granted entrance, so how could I be only a bystander then?"

The middle-aged monk smiled and said, "If that's the case, I'll meet you at the Ying Sea."

The Marquis of Jingheng nodded his head. Suddenly, he looked straight at the monk and asked, "It's good to be able to see you. However, I wonder if you would make a trip down personally."

The middle-aged monk smiled and said, "You will find out."

He looked to the sky and sighed, "The Master of the Celestial Sect wishes to go to the Ying Sea. I wonder what is his plan?"

The Marquis of Jingheng smiled and said, "This is for His Majesty and the Marquis of Xuanji to decide. According to what I know, the Great Zhou Empire has made many preparations to welcome anyone who ventures into the Ying Sea."

"If the Celestial Sect of Wonders and the Great Qin Empire cannot attract their attention, then I may need to do something."

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Chapter 705: A Wild Hero

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While the spiritual conference may have ended, the situation in the Divine Lands was even more precarious.

With the third sect-opening ceremony of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, troubles in the Divine Lands, which had been calm for three years, once again began to stir.

All factions and sects, big and small, began to plan as they sought to protect themselves in the upcoming storm, or perhaps even benefit from it.

Wu Yunliang of the Ethereal Mountain Sect was one such person. After the spiritual conference had ended, he finally obtained a chance to meet Lin Feng face-to-face.

However, Lin Feng only met with him. The other members of the Ethereal Mountain Sect did not receive the right to meet him, not even Meng Chaoran

"Senior, your action will determine the future of our Ethereal Mountain Sect, please be... careful!" A middle-aged cultivator next to Wu Yunliang said to him in a low voice. It was the second-most important person of the Ethereal Mountain Sect, Li Botao.

Meng Chaoran said from the side, "This was all planned beforehand. Please don't worry too much, Second Senior. With his current position, the Master of the Celestial Sect of Wonders won't ask unreasonable requests of us."

Li Botao turned and looked at Meng Chaoran. He nodded his head and said nothing.

Wu Yunliang said, "Junior Meng is right. Everything shall according to plan."

Li Botao looked Wu Yunliang in the eyes and said slowly, "All the best, Senior."

"I hope so too," said Wu Yunliang. With that, he stepped into the Grand Heavens Pavilion.

In the main seat of the pavilion, Lin Feng sat quietly. Behind him, there was en expressionless young maiden. Her hair was half-black and half-white and she carried a huge scabbard.

When Wu Yunliang came in, Lin Feng smiled and said, "It appears that you have made your choice."

Wu Yunliang bowed solemnly to Lin Feng and said, "The Ethereal Mountain Sect shall look only to the Celestial Sect of Wonders from now. We only hope that in the turbulent days to come, you would be able to come our aid, if needed, and save us. I will be forever in your debt."

Lin Feng asked, "Do you mean everyone in your sect?"

Wu Yunliang sighed and said, "I don't dare to make false promises, but I can assure you, Master of the Celestial Sect, that most members of my sect prefer you."

Lin Feng laughed softly and said, "If that's the case, all you need to know is we shall try our very best to help all sects that are dependent on us. However, if any sect seeks to undermine us, we shall destroy them no matter who and where they are."

"I know what your intention already. For the specific details, you can liaise with my disciples."

Wu Yunliang said politely, "I shall follow your every instruction, Master of the Celestial Sect."

After they finished their exchange, Wu Yunliang exited the Grand Heavens Pavilion. Li Botao and Meng Chaoran gazed at him.

Wu Yunliang's expression was calm but his gaze was complicated. He met their gazes and nodded slowly.

Li Botao sighed and said, "Now, all we can do is to wait." While his gaze appeared relaxed, there were signs of worry. Like Wu Yunliang, his gaze was slightly complicated.

Wu Yunliang said nothing. His expression was heavy but when his gaze met Meng Chaoran and the rest, the flash of worry disappeared as quickly as it came.

However, Chu Yang, who was most familiar with Meng Chaoran, could feel that he had relaxed his usually anxious heart in that split second.

"That's good, that's good..." Chu Yang's expression did not change but he exhaled in his heart. "In future clashes, our Ethereal Mountain Sect may be able to avoid calamities."

Silently, he followed behind Meng Chaoran and the other seniors as they descended from Mount Yujing and left the territory of the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Chu Yang could not help but to look into the void. He sighed, "Qingwu..."

While he had only seen her for a short while, the purple-robed silhouette in the Dharma Hall of Mount Yujing matched the red-robed outline in his memory.

He did not know if it was a dream or a memory from a past life. However, after he dreamed/visualized that Ethereal Mountain Sect was destroyed, he devoted all of his effort to cultivation to find out the reason for it.

In the process, he managed to obtain the Passion Ending Way of the Middle Ages, which required him to fall in love before extinguishing all sentiments. He chose to use the red-robed young girl of his memory to cultivate.

Actually, the young girl knew of all these. However, like a moth that was attracted to fire, she still chose to love up without regret till her death.

However, Chu Yang, till the moment he died in this memory, realized that he was unable to extinguish his feelings for her.

Regret, guilt, hate and pity filled Chu Yang's heart. He could not fully get rid of this feeling.

Chu Yang could feel the wind of the Kunlun Mountains gently ruffling against him. He slowly closed his eyes and then opened them again. He could only hear himself mumbling, "Regardless whether it's a dream or memories from a past life, since I have another chance at it, I shall not make the same mistake."

"Qingwu, this time, let's be together!"

The black-robed youth's eyes regained their clarity. However, another silhouette appeared in his heart.

The person looked ordinary. However, he brimmed with vast amount of powers that nothing under the Heavens could rival. He was clad in purple robes.

Chu Yang coughed bitterly, "The Master of the Celestial Sect. In my memory, this person had never appeared. Because of that, I fear looking at him directly. I just want him to leave. I only want to get away from him.

He smiled bitterly, "However, before him, I can't hide my secrets."

In his heart, Chu Yang felt that while others had yet to see the secret of the sword shadow in his soul, Lin Feng saw it.

He had no proof, only intuition. However, Chu Yang felt that Lin Feng was the one who helped him to cover up this secret of his from others.

Because of Lin Feng's subtle hints, many people who wished to kill him because of their intuitions decided against it. They realized that it was not worth to do something that no concrete proof at the risk of offending Lin Feng.

"The Master of the Celestial Sect helped rid me of my problem so easily. However, he did not seem to be claiming credit for it, nor does he want me to join him," sighed Chu Yang. "I am really in his debt."

Thinking about it here, Chu Yang smiled suddenly, "Qingwu is able to find such an interesting personality to be her master. She is truly destined for greatness. I am chasing the impossible."

"Sigh, I need to continue working hard. If not, I will be crying more in the future," Chu Yang smiled in his heart. "Men who eye the young disciple of the Master of the Celestial Sect, watch yourselves. That is my wife!"

On Mount Yujing, Lin Feng looked thoughtlessly at the void underneath the mountain. Then, he retracted his gaze and shook his head. Interestedly, he thought, "I managed to recruit four of the destined heroes I had met into my sect, but not him."

"Eh, young man, let me see how far can you progress," Lin Feng smiled, "If you want to marry my disciple, you have to see your own abilities. I don't need to say much, but you have many obstacles you need to surmount."

Smiling slyly, he looked at Luo Qingwu, and the many people standing behind her, such as Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Shi Tianhao etc.

Luo Qingwu felt his gaze and lowered her head to look at herself.

Did she wear her clothes inside-out?

"Master?" She tried to ask but Lin Feng waved his hands at her. "Today, you managed to make a name for yourself. While Yuanfang did nothing, no one will underestimate him too."

"Today, the two of you can have your own abodes too."

With that, Lin Feng smiled and pushed his palm forward. Just like how he made the Inferno Precipice, the Heavenly Temple, the Forest Abode and the other abodes, he used the rocks of Mount Yujing and the leaves from the Black Heavenly Treasure Tree and turned them into a Rainbow Clouds Bridge and a separate mountain. While they were connected to Mount Yujing, they existed independently.

Li Yuanfang, who was usually calm, could feel his heart pumping. Luo Qingwu began to exclaim, "Master, is this for Senior Yuanfang and I?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "You can design it to your heart's content. I will help you."

Just like how Xiao Yan and the rest customized their abodes, Li Yuanfang and Luo Qingwu customized their abodes according to their cultivation and their personal styles.

With Lin Feng's help, the mountain rocks began to take many different shapes and forms. He also incorporated the image of the Eight Trigrams inside.

The Eight Trigrams formed a huge formation and in its center, there stood a small house.

The center of the house was uncomplicated. It was a simple house with a garden. However, the materials that were used to construct the house were all arranged perfectly without any mistake. The various types of stones appeared to have been measured with a ruler before they were laid into the foundation. There was no imperfection.

Xiao Yan and the rest looked at each other and smiled. Shi Tianhao shook his head and said, "Sixth Senior's life is tiring."

Li Yuanfang did not rebut. Instead, he smiled and the words "River Abode" appeared in the plaque above his house.

Up next, Luo Qingwu too started to work on her abode. She used the rocks from Mount Yujing to fashion a canyon and the canyon, she built a tiny pavilion. While it appeared exquisitely made, it was slightly haphazard in many areas.

The black seawater in the Yin-Yang Sea underneath Mount Yujing were summoned by her. They turned into a flowing spring of black and white water that surrounded the pavilion. It looked exceptionally other-worldly.

Outside of the pavilion, she casually wrote "Qingwu Pavilion" on a rock.

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Junior Luo, you are lazier than Little Junior!"

Luo Qingwu giggled, "I know."

Shi Tianhao protested, "Big Senior, you aren't much better."

Li Yuanfang looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Master, does this mean that Junior Luo and I can start taking in disciples too?"

Lin Feng nodded and smiled, "That's right. During the next assessment of our disciples, they can choose to be either your or Qingwu's disciples."

Shi Tianhao said suddenly, "Master, other cultivators have honorary names when they are in their Nascent Soul stage, or even Aurous Core stage. However, we don't. Won't it be more awe-inspiring to have one?"

Lin Feng pointed at them and asked, "Aren't you lot awe-inspiring enough?"

Then, he said with a smile, "Furthermore, who says that you lot don't have them?"

Lin Feng waved his fingers in mid-air and before everyone, a screen of light appeared. When they looked at it carefully, they could see names on them.

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Chapter 706: Internal Daoist Naming Order

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The light flashed in mid-air and many jade plaques appeared. On every single jade plaque, a person's name was carved. Xiao Yan and the rest all crowded forward to look at them curiously.

They noticed that one jade plaque was twice as big as the other jade plaques. There was only a single word carved on it, and that was the word 'Founder'.

Underneath the plaque with the word 'Founder', there were eight smaller plaques. On every single of them, a single name was carved.

Lin Feng laughed softly and said, "The reason why I did not bestow honorary titles to you lot after you had formed your Aurous Cores and your Nascent Souls was because I much rather see you make a name for yourself first."

"Isn't it more awe-inspiring if everyone know you guys first before you have your names?"

He pointed to the name on the plaque and said, "Internally, we have our own Daoist Names that we use to denote seniority and succession."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "The only one that doesn't have one is me."

There was no need for him to have one. In the entire sect, he was its founders and the teacher of all teachers. He had no seniors and no one belonged to the same generation as him.

Xiao Yan looked at the eight jade plaques in the second row. The right-most one had the words "Xuan Yan" written on it. He pointed to it and asked with a smile, "Master, that's for me right?"

Lin Feng nodded and smiled, "Correct, as my first bunch of disciples, all of you shall have the word 'Xuan' in your names."

Zhu Yi, Shi Tianhao and the rest smiled and bowed to Xiao Yan. "Xuan Yan Master, we offer our respects."

Xiao Yan smiled at them and said, "You guys should check yours out too."

Zhu Yi stepped forward. In terms of order, he was right after Xiao Yan. He noticed that the jade plaque next to Xiao Yan's one bore the words 'Xuan Yi'.

Lin Feng looked at him and smiled, "Your mother named you 'Yi' in hopes that the fortunes of the world would come to you. I await that day."

Zhu Yi smiled and said, "These few years, through my cultivation and research, I have some views of my own. After I organize them, I hope master can help me vet them."

Lin Feng nodded his head and said, "I will be delighted to do that."

Wang Lin looked at the third jade plaque and inquired, "Xuan... Ni?" His fellow disciples looked at the words curiously, and their gazes alternated between Wang Lin and the name. They all had confused expressions on their faces.

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "Think about this name carefully. This is related to your cultivation. There's no need to look too far into the future, when you try for the Immortal Soul stage, your rewards will be abundant."

Wang Lin nodded his head seriously and said, "I understand, master."

Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "Third Senior, only your jade plaque has something else to it."

Indeed, including Xuan Yan jade plaque and the Xuan Yi jade plaque, the other jade plaques had nothing underneath them. Only the one with the words Xuan Ni had another jade plaque, which was the only one in the third row.

On that jade plaque, one could see the words 'Tian Quan'.

Yang Qing looked at it and asked, "Is this for Yuting?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Correct, this is for Dao Yuting, the Tian Quan Priestess, of the Celestial Sect of Wonders."

He then said, "Second-generation disciples shall have the word 'Tian' in their names."

Everyone raised their heads and Li Yuanfang said, "They must form their Aurous Core first before they could be listed here."

Lin Feng's left hand sliced through the air again and another light flashed. This time, it was a ball of golden light. Lin Feng smiled and said, "Every single disciple of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, including Foundational Disciples, shall be included in the Natal Light. However, only those who formed their Aurous Cores shall have their names in jade plaques."

Luo Qingwu clasped her hands together and smiled at Wang Lin, "Congratulations Third Senior, congratulations Xuan Ni Master."

Wang Lin shook his head and laughed, "Yuting joined the sect when she was in her Advanced Foundation Establishment stage. It is normal for her to advance into the Aurous Core stage before everyone else. We still need to see her performance in the future."

The other disciples smiled and their gaze went back to the second row of jade plaques. To the left of Wang Lin's one, they noticed that the fourth one had the words 'Xuan Lan' carved on it.

Yue Hongyan's lips twitched as she bowed to Lin Feng and said, "Thank you master."

Shi Tianhao, Luo Qingwu and the rest looked at her curiously. Zhu Yi explained quietly to them from the side, "Many years ago, the capital of the Arctic State was known as Xuelan City. The reason why was because there was a mountain outside of the capital known as Mount Lan."

Yue Hongyan smiled and her sword-like eyebrows became a lot more gentler. "I grew up in Mount Lan. That is my hometown."

The other disciples nodded their heads in silent as they tried to divert the conversation away. Luo Qingwu said, "Let's look at Fifth Senior's! Oh... Xuan Ming?"

Yang Qing noticed that the fifth jade plaque had the words 'Xuan Ming' carved on it. He tried to understand the meaning behind it as he thought, "Yin and Yang come together and the Way of the Dao is mysterious. This represents the hopes master has for me..."

Luo Qingwu smiled and said, "Looking at it now, it is very likely that Fifth Senior may have another jade plaque underneath his own."

Yang Qing waved his hands hurriedly and he said with a smile, "Yuncong still has much to learn. While his battling style is ferocious, it does not mean that his mastery would increase quickly. He still has much to learn."

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "I wonder who would be the next one to form his/her Aurous Core after Tian Quan."

Li Yuanfang said quietly, "It should be either Zhou Yuncong, Xu Yunsheng, Liu Xiafeng, Li Xingfei or Ying Luozha. Lin Tong, Zhuge Wanqiu and Huang Zhenting still have a long way to go."

Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "You are right, Senior Xuan Luo."

On the sixth jade plaque that represented Li Yuanfang, there was the name 'Xuan Luo'.

As they thought of the name Li Yuanfang had given to his own abode, the group of disciples began to laugh, "Master knows us all very well."

Li Yuanfang looked at the words 'Xuan Luo' on the jade plaque and his gaze flashed slightly. He turned and bowed solemnly to Lin Feng, "Thank you master."

Lin Feng smiled and shook his head and said nothing. On the other side, Luo Qingwu's gaze turned to the last two jade plaques. "The seventh one should be Little Senior's! Oh, ?"

"The last one should be mine! Let me see what is it! Xuan Che?" Luo Qingwu smiled and looked at Lin Feng. "Master, you have thought of it since the day you gave me the Xuanche Sword!"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Of course!"

Shi Tianhao mumbled, "Master is the real lazy one here. Giving names is the hardest!"

Lin Feng looked at him as a hint of a smile crept on his face. "If I want to save time, I would have carved 'Tianhao' on your jade plaque. Isn't that the most convenient way?"

Shi Tianhao opened his mouth and said, "Then it would mean that I am in the wrong generation of disciples!"

Xiao Yan laughed loudly, "Tianhao Master! have a present for you...hahaha!" Before he could finish, he could not help but to burst out laughing. Yue Hongyan and Luo Qingwu joined in too.

Zhu Yi, Wang Lin, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang too smiled.

Shi Tianhao ignored Xiao Yan and said, "Xuan Huang sounds much nicer."

Lin Feng pat his head and said, "Silly child, like the 'Ni' in your Third Senior's name, your 'Huang' is related to your entire cultivation life. Do you think I'm really as lazy as you?"

Ever since Shi Tianhao grew up and matured, Xiao Yan and the rest no longer pat his head anymore. Only Lin Feng continued to do so, just as how he did when Shi Tianhao was younger.

Shi Tianhao did not mind. He giggled, "I understand. Let's not talk about the future, my very own Xuanhuang Four-Words Mantra had the word 'huang' in it. I understand Master's expectations."

Lin Feng nodded his head contentedly and then pointed at the 'Tian Quan' jade plaque under Wang Lin's 'Xuan Ni' and said to Wang Lin, "Originally, you should be able to pick your disciple's Daoist Names. However, due toTian Quan's special circumstances, I had to pick hers."

Wang Lin thought about and said, "I don't mind. You must have your own reasons."

"I wonder if it's related to Mr Dual Polarity Peak who had joined our sect."

Lin Feng nodded his head and said, "Correct, that's why. This is part of my promise to him and hence, I must keep it."

"The Heaven Lack Sect?" Shi Tianhao said dismissively. "They deserve what they got. Since that's the case? Why don't we just call Yuting 'Heaven Lake' instead?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "You will understand."

With that, Shi Tianhao was taken aback. His gaze flashed as he thought about it. Then, he slowly nodded his head.

At that moment, Xiao Yan began to laugh in earnest. The group of them turned their heads to look at him. Xiao Yan said while laughing, "I suddenly thought of the Xuan Lin Holy Man."

Everyone began to laugh. Zhu Yi shook his head and laughed, "He got his name from his Natal Magic Treasure, the Supreme Xuan Light Jade Tablet. Hence, he got such a honorary name."

"However, while his Supreme Xuan Light Jade Tablet was destroyed in the War of the Two Worlds, everyone was used to calling him the Xuan Lin Holy Man and hence, everyone continued calling him that. However, in the Great Void Sect, he was known as something else."

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "I know about this, but it's still interesting."

As he listened to his disciples, Lin Feng stood by the side and chuckled too. His gaze occasionally fell onto the three rows of jade plaques and he paid special focus to the second row of jade plaques.

Heavens could attest to the fact that the names he wanted to give to Xiao Yan and the rest at first were definitely not as proper as Xuan Yan Master, Xuan Yi Master, Xuan Ni Master, Xuan Huang Master, Xuan Lan Master, Xuan Ming Master, Xuan Luo Master and Xuan Che Master...

He considered naming them 'Torch', 'Nerd', 'Butcher of the River Styx', 'Big-Mouthed Shi', 'Black Widow'...

As his mastery became higher, Lin Feng became more and more adventurous and mischievous. Before others, he must act like a master and a teacher. However, his desire for mischief had never been greater.

Lin Feng looked down at his body, brimming with power and the formality of a Daoist. Then, he arched his head and looked into the sky and thought, "The road of life is truly lonely. As you gain, you lose too."

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Chapter 707: First Disciple

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Lin Feng retrieved the jade plaques and looked at the group of immediate disciples and said with a smiled, "My words don't change. Everything that is carved here is used for our sect's internal succession. I hope that one day, you will be able to make a name for yourselves outside."

Xiao Yan and the rest looked at Lin Feng and bowed solemnly and said, "We will not disappoint you, master. We will continue to do our best to raise the prestige of our sect."

Lin Feng smiled and waved his hand, "I have always been very pleased with you lot."

His gaze turned to the screen of light next to him and continued, "All of you are pleased with your disciples too."

Xiao Yan and the rest began to laugh. The group of them looked at Yang Qing and Xiao Yan said with a smile, "None of them is more outstanding than Yuncong, who is under Fifth Disciple."

Yang Qing could not help but to chuckle along with the other disciples.

The rest of them continued to smile and said nothing. Actually, Zhou Yuncong's status as the First Disciple had already been decided before the spiritual conference. While it was partially due to the effort Yang Qing had spent in training him, he himself played a role too.

If not, the position of the First Disciple of the Nirvana World would still be empty. As Yang Qing planned to continue taking in disciples, it should not be empty for too long.

Furthermore, Zhou Yuncong had already progressed from the Beginner Foundation Establishment Stage to the Intermediate Foundation Establishment Stage. He had started to form his spiritual altar and began to cultivate the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams.

While it was not a very systemic training, under Yang Qing's guidance, his foundation was well-established.

It was not because of favouritism on Yang Qing's part, but Lin Feng's special instructions instead. Xiao Yan and the rest knew about it.

Speaking about it, while it may be unfair to the other disciples, Zhou Yuncong's situation was simply too unique. It was extremely dangerous for Yang-Incinerating Entities to cultivate and any mistake may result in self-immolation. In an instant, he may be reduced to ashes with no hope of redemption.

If he did not carefully study the ways of the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams, or if he did not listen carefully to his master's prompts, Zhou Yuncong may make an irredeemable mistake.

Chen Xingyu of the Great Void Sect was taught the Yin Yang Mantra of the Void by Lin Daohan, who spent a lot of effort following his progress. He did not dare to neglect anything, for the consequences would be a frosty death for Chen Xingyu.

In comparison to Pure Yin and Pure Yang entities, Yin-Terminating and Yang-Incinerating entities were much better at battling. However, the price to pay was an extremely dangerous cultivation process filled with traps.

Lin Feng looked at Yang Qing and said, "Through this spiritual conference, Yuncong was able to increase his experiences. Now, his foundation has been well-established. You can begin to teach him the Great Celestial Way of the Eight Trigrams in earnest in preparation for his core formation."

Yang Qing nodded his head and said, "I understand."

Lin Feng looked at him and said with a smile, "Don't forget your own cultivation too. I know that you are very confident of passing the Tribulation of the Yin Wind now."

"Handing Yuncong over to you is good for both you and him."

Yang Qing smiled and said, "Relax, master. I don't dare to forget about such an important thing."

Lin Feng looked at Xiao Yan and the rest and said, "All of you know what to do after this conference too."

"For the Inferno Precipice, the position of First Disciple is likely to remain empty," said Xiao Yan. "Lin Tong is not yet mentally ready and hence, she can't assume such an important role. Furthermore, neither I nor Zhen'er want her to bear such a heavy responsibility at such a young age."

After discussion with his fellow disciples, the First Disciple would also be responsible for the cultivation of the other successive disciples. If Xiao Yan and the rest were to do closed-door trainings for themselves, then the First Disciple would be in for a long and difficult period.

Even if they did their closed-door training in the Heavenly Cosmic Ray World, the flow of time in the Greater world would not slow. Furthermore, the few of them still wanted to venture beyond Mount Yujing.

"For the little fatty Wuwei, while he matured, he is not suitable for the position of the First Disciple because of his mentality and his mastery level," said Xiao Yan, shaking his head. "Liu Xiafeng isn't too bad, but he is too free-spirited."

"Before this conference, he was hell-bent on challenging Zhou Yuncong. In the end, he almost lost his Grand Sun Primordial Flame. Hence, his performance during the spiritual conference was lacklustre."

Shi Tianhao smiled and asked, "Big Senior, you won't punish him because of that, right?"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "How could I? In my opinion, his personality matches mine the best. He believes in brotherhood and he is well-respected in both the Inferno Precipice and the entire sect."

"However, with a personality like his, he is not suitable to become my First Disciple, at least not now," sighed Xiao Yan. "He still needs a period of training, if not, while he may have the burst, he cannot last long. Also, he does what his heart tells him to and he seeks short-term thrills. He cannot see far ahead into the future and in some cases, he may worsen a situation."

As Xiao Yan said that, he also drew from his own personal experiences. He like Liu Xiafeng's personality as he himself liked freedom too.

After Lin Feng placed the responsibility of the First Disciple on him, he underwent many trials and tribulations. In comparison to his youthful self, many of his views changed. He was still head-strong, proud and loud, but in many other things he acted bravely and thoughtfully.

"You have another person in mind, don't you? That's why you can't make up your mind?" Lin Feng looked at Xiao Yan and asked with a smile.

"Hehe, I can't hide anything from master," laughed Xiao Yan

The other disciples watched this exchange, confused. Zhu Yi's gaze flashed and then he smiled while pointing at Xiao Yan, "Is Big Senior eyeing one of the new Foundational Disciples we recruited during the sect-opening ceremony?"

Xiao Yan did not deny it. He nodded and said, "Looking at his performance on the Heart-Revealing Steps, I am impressed. If he becomes a successive disciple and chooses not to join me, it's fine. If he does join me, I will spend extra effort cultivating him."

"The future First Disciple of the Inferno Precipice will be either him or Liu Xiafeng."

As he said that, Wang Lin, Shi Tianhao, Yue Hongyan and the rest thought about it for a while. Then, they realized who he was talking about. "Is it the youth called Tang Jun?"

"Correct," said Xiao Yan. "It's him."

Shi Tianhao's mouth twitched as he said, "In terms of calibre, he does seem most-suited to be your disciple, Big Senior."

Lin Feng looked at Zhu Yi, who said, "The First Disciple of the Heavenly Temple is not yet decided too."

Yang Qing asked quietly, "Do you plan to give it to Yang Tie, or do you want to wait for Yunsheng's return?"

Yang Tie was still in the Beginner Foundation Establishment stage. During the spiritual conference, he unfortunately clashed with Huang Zhenting, who was in the Advanced Foundation Establishment stage, and thus he did not have much chance to perform.

Not only did he join the sect late, his mastery was not very high either. Very few outsiders would consider him for the position of First Disciple of the Heavenly Temple.

However, Zhu Yi, Xiao Yan and Yang Qing all planned to give special attention to Yang Tie's cultivation.

Ying Luozha's mastery was decent and his battling abilities were fearsome. However, he was not a good candidate for the position of the First Disciple. He himself did not want it too.

Zhu Yi replied, "Right now, it's too early to say. We need to look at Yang Tie's circumstances. If all go well, then Yang Tie may become the First Disciple of the Heavenly Temple."

Yue Hongyan sighed and said, "If not for the Great Zhou Empire, Yunsheng would have been Second Senior's top choice for the position of First Disciple."

Zhu Yi shook his head, "One can still turn around after a single wrong step, but one will still miss much in the process."

Xiao Yan asked, "Do you plan on saving his relative from the Great Zhou Empire?"

"Correct," said Zhu Yi. "I will soon act on this matter."

Next, without waiting for anyone to ask, Wang Lin said quietly, "I have not yet decided who will be the First Disciple of the Forest Abode."

"I have other plans for Tian Quan, and Xingfei still needs practice."

Hearing that, Lin Feng smiled and nodded his head. While Wang Lin appeared cold and quiet, he thought through things very thoroughly. Earlier on, when he mentioned Dao Yuting and her circumstances that were linked to the Dual Polarity Peak, Wang Lin was able to understand his master's intentions.

Everyone began to nod their heads and then, Yue Hongyan said, "The First Disciple of the Blizzard Valley will be Zhao Huan."

Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "What if you have better disciples in the future, Fourth Senior?"

Yue Hongyan's eyebrows danced as she said with a smile, "Then, it's up to him"

Yang Qing laughed from the side and said, "I don't have much of a choice, do I? Right now, Yuncong is not suited for the position of the First Disciple, however after he forms his core and improves his self-control, he may be more suited."

Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "The First Disciple of the Wasteland Valley will be Huang Zhenting."

"Wanqiu's personality is too soft and while Huang Zhenting is not fully mature, it's still fine. With Wanqiu watching over her, nothing bad may happen."

His fellow disciples pointed at him and laughed, "Lucky Zhenting is not a troublemaker like you."

Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "That's enough. Every bring your own disciples back to your respective abodes and carefully summarize the lessons from this spiritual conference. Despite it being held in the Dharma Hall, there are still many lessons we can learn from it."

Xiao Yan and the rest nodded their heads as they went off.

Lin Feng sat quietly in the Grand Heavens Pavilion as he watched the void tremble.

A tall, handsome youth appeared in the center of the Grand Heavens Pavilion. He wore a purple robes with gold embroidery and he was tall and slim. His skin was white and his brows perfect. As he appeared, one could smell a faint fragrance in the air.

Lin Feng's mouth twitched as he heard the youth coyly said, "My lord, I haven't seen you in a long while, do you miss me?"

Who else could it be but Miao Shihao?

"Eh, are you in your Advanced Nascent Soul stage?" After interacting with Miao Shihao for so long, Lin Feng had grown slightly immune to him. He disregarded his girly ways and looked at Miao Shihao. He noticed that after Miao Shihao had completed his closed-door training, he was in the peak of the Advanced Nascent Soul stage and was only a step away from the Immortal Soul stage.

When he mentioned that, Miao Shihao sighed and said, "Your Brother Shihao wants to stop his closed-door training after he reached the Immortal Soul stage. I was so close!"

The look of worry then disappeared from his face as he smiled, "However, I have a plan for that. I stopped my closed-door training just in time."

"Oh, that's good," said Lin Feng uninterestedly.

Wait, something's amiss!

Lin Feng squinted his eyes and said, "Just in time... what do you mean?"

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Chapter 708: Let Me Show You the Way

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Hearing the words 'just in time', an ominous feeling rose in his heart.

Then, he heard Miao Shihao laugh, "My lord, you should know, right? Or have you been too busy lately? Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang, the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea, are going to appear any time soon. Ever since Emperor Tai of the Antiquity Age explored the Ying Sea, the timing of their appearances had more or less been fixed."

"Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang appear in the world after a certain fixed time, with a three year margin of error. After calculations, I realise that they are about to appear soon."

Suddenly, a nail-file appeared in his hand. He carefully filed his nails as he said, "Your Brother Shihao needs one thing to advance into the Immortal Soul stage. With that thing, I will be able to advance successfully."

"However, this thing is extremely rare and valuable. I can't find it anywhere in the Grand Celestial World other than on one of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea. Hence, when these three mountains appear, I must go."

He looked at Lin Feng and asked with a smile, "My lord, you are interested too right?"

Lin Feng's mouth twitched as he said, "I... am not really interested in them right now."

Miao Shihao arched his eyebrows and cooed, "My lord, you can't think in this way. Even if you want nothing yourself, could you bear to watch the Ying Sea fall into the hands of other powers? Particularly the Great Zhou Empire, which is very close to the Ying Sea and had been planning to take control over it for years. If they controlled the Ying Sea, then their powers would reach a new level."

Lin Feng smiled drily and said, "I wish you all the best in your endeavour, may you find what you need."

Miao Shihao smiled and said, "Let's go together, my lord. Close your eyes and imagine the vast, open sea and the never-ending skies. In such a beautiful setting, you and I shall pair up and go together. Just thinking about it gives me the thrills."

"Nope, I can't feel anything," Lin Feng tried to divert the topic as he said, "Since you have completed your closed-door training, then there's something I need your help with. I have been suspecting it for a long while but because the Great Void Sect has always been secretive, my knowledge of them is limited."

As he said that, Lin Feng waved his hands in mid-air and a light projection appeared.

The light projection recorded the happenings of the spiritual conference. This time, it showed the battle between Chen Xingyu and Zhou Yuncong in the third round.

It was not as meticulous as the records of the Dharma Hall and only an image.

Miao Shihao lazily swept his gaze over it. Then, his eyes flashed as the lazy look on his face disappeared. A rare, serious look crossed his face.

"Yang-Incinerating entity, Yin-Terminating entity..." Miao Shihao mumbled to himself. His expression was slightly dazed as he carefully observed Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu. Then, he laughed coldly, "Hehe."

After he laughed, his expression remained dazed. He appeared to have slightly lost his wits.

His entire aura began to change. He was no longer girly and feminine any more but instead, while he was still coy, he became much more manly. He looked worried.

Miao Shihao turned from a girly boy into an intellectual-looking young man as he stared at Zhou Yuncong and Miao Shihao. After a while, he shook his head and looked at Lin Feng.

"My lord, what do you suspect?" Miao Shihao looked slightly worried and dazed. His gaze became clearer as if he had just woken up from a dream.

Lin Feng voiced out his suspicions and Miao Shihao nodded his head, "Correct, my lord, your guess is likely correct."

He could not resist as he looked one last time at Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu. After a while, he said, "I'm afraid you 99% correct, my lord."

Lin Feng put his hands behind his back as he stared at Zhou Yuncong and Chen Xingyu. After a long while, he asked solemnly, "Can you see his origins?"

Miao Shihao shook his head regretfully and said, "While there are very few of them, the Grand Celestial World has existed for a long time. A substantial number of them existed and in the Great Void Sect alone, there is bound to be more than just one."

"If that's the case, then we shall continue to monitor," Lin Feng nodded his head and the light projection disappeared.

After the light projection disappeared, Miao Shihao fell into deep thought.

"If there's any development, I will tell you," said Lin Feng.

Miao Shihao jolted himself out of his stupor as he gently shook his head. Light returned to his eyes and the lazy, playful smile returned to his face. His entire body immediately became more feminine and coy and as all vestige of the serious intellectual disappeared. He returned to his old self.

"My lord, shall we now talk about our upcoming adventure to the Ying Sea?" Miao Shihao asked seductively.

Lin Feng pretended to have not heard him as he said blandly, "If you want to go the Ying Sea, then spend the next few days resting your mana and make the preparations."

Miao Shihao looked at him and laughed, "My lord, if you don't go, who will be there to entertain me?"

With that, he turned and left. Lin Feng stared at him dismissively and thought, "Now, I really don't want to go to the Ying Sea."

As he thought about that, Lin Feng could feel a slight twitch in his heart. He asked with a smile, "What day is it today? Why is everyone completing their closed-door training today?"

A deep voice came from the outside of the Grand Heavens Pavilion. "Jieyu and his wife wishes to pay their compliments to you."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "There's no need for such formality, come in."

A big black man and a tall, white-robed woman walked into the Grand Heavens Pavilion. It was the Black Dragon Jieyu, who had taken a human form, and his wife, the White Dragon Baiguang

Lin Feng's gaze swept over Jieyu as he said, "Wow, not bad, you are already in your Intermediate Demonic Lord stage. You are very close to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage."

Jieyu shook his head hurriedly and said, "I'm no good, I can't progress to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage and hence, I have disappointed my lord."

Earlier, he obtained the entire remains of an Undying Demon Soul stage Yellow Dragon and he used it for cultivation. Hence, he easily progressed to the Intermediate Demonic Lord Stage. However, once he reached the peak of his Intermediate Demonic Lord Stage, his progress stopped and he entered a bottleneck.

The Advanced Demonic Lord stage was an inch away, but he was unable to reach it.

This made the Black Dragon depressed. He was 100% certain that had it been his wife, Baiguang, she would have advanced to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage with the help of the remains.

Baiguang looked pitifully at Jieyu. Both Jieyu and she knew that the reason he was stuck in a bottleneck was primarily due to his psychology, which had been affected by Baiguang.

Jieyu loved and feared his wife. In terms of cultivation, she was both his source of motivation and his source of pressure. The complex emotions he felt was unfathomable to outsiders.

"Never mind, it's fine," said Lin Feng, extending his palm forward. A few bright crystals shone in the center of his palm. From these crystals, one could feel waves of dragon aura, which rattled against the hearts of Jieyu and Baiguang.

"Dragon Scale Jades?" Jieyu blurted out. Baiguang too looked shocked. The crystals before them were from the scales of a Dragon King who had formed his Undying Demon Soul. After it was buried together with a bunch of rare minerals and then merged with them, it took on a new form when unearthed.

They carried the powerful essence and powers of the dragons and also perfectly absorbed the spiritual energy of other treasures. It was rarer than the normal scales of a Dragon King.

To dragons, these were extremely valuable treasures for cultivation.

Lin Feng carried these Dragon Scale Jade and said with a smile, "Since you had been doing your closed-door training earlier on, you may have missed out on this. Three years ago, our sect occupied a Middle World and named it the Celestial Wonders World."

Jieyu and Baiguang nodded their heads and said, "While we are unsure of the details, we heard many people in our sect mentioning it after we completed our closed-door training."

"The Celestial Wonders World is full of resources. Not only does our own sect use these resources, we use them to barter with other sects," Lin Feng said as he smiled and passed the Jade Dragon Scales to Jieyu. "This is what the Great Qin Empire traded us."

Jieyu and Baiguang were shocked. The Great Qin Empire occupied the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Land and naturally would have a stockpile of Dragon Scales Jade.

"Ma...master, how..."Jieyu almost wanted to happily take these Dragon Scale Jade but then, Baiguang shot a gaze at him. He then reacted and stuttered, "I don't deserve it, you have already given the remains of a Dragon King."

Lin Feng said casually, "You are loyal to our sect and hence, I will not ill-treat you. The same principle applies for Nine-Talons, the Kui Cow and the rest. When you were doing your closed door training, they obtained much benefits already. This is the reward you deserved."

Only then did Jieyu happily take these Dragon Scale Jades. He looked at Baiguang and decided that since he had received the remains earlier, these Dragon Scale Jades shall belong to his wife.

"These Dragon Scale Jades are yours. I have other arrangements for Baiguang," Lin Feng appeared to have seen through him. He then said, "These Dragon Scale Jades are meant for you to use after you had entered the Advanced Demonic Lord stage so that you can nurture your demonic powers and your cosmic form."

Jieyu and Baiguang were both shocked. Lin Feng said with a smile, "Later, after you had entered the Advanced Demonic Lord stage, I have something for the two of you to do. It could be seen as a task, or fate."

Baiguang thanked him profusely but with a slight hint of fear, "Master Lin, I..."

"There's nothing much for me to say right now. You will understand when the time comes," Lin Feng waved his hand to interrupt her. Baiguang fell silent for a while and looked at her husband, Jieyu, by her side. She then nodded her head.

Jieyu probed, "My lord, you mentioned that I can only do the task after I had entered the Advanced Demonic Lord stage? But I..."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "I kind of know why are you in a bottleneck right now."

Hearing that, Jieyu lowered his head shamefully. Baiguang appeared slightly ashamed too.

Lin Feng said slowly, "Because I know, I shall show you the way. Follow my instructions and you will soon enter the Advanced Demonic Lord stage."

"My lord, what should I do?" Jieyu's eyes brightened and Baiguang too looked on expectantly. She was happy that her husband could progress even further.

Lin Feng pointed in the direction of the Inferno Precipice and said, "Go and find my disciple Xiao Yan, he can help you."

Hearing that, Jieyu said gratefully, "I shall repay my debt to the sect with my life!"

Baiguang too was grateful to Lin Feng, "Joining your sect is indeed a fateful and fortunate event for my husband."

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Chapter 709: Scapegoat!

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Jieyu and his wife went to the Inferno Precipice filled with hope.

After they explained their purpose, Xiao Yan looked at Jieyu and handed him a medicine bottle and said, "Use it judiciously, as I factor in the inherent strength of your bodies, the medicine is more potent."

Before they came, Jieyu and wife predicted that the assistance Xiao Yan would render them would come in the form of medicines. This was because he was placed in charge of the medicine room and he was also the best pill-cultivator of the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

"Could it be some medicine that could help me break through the bottleneck in one shot?" Jieyu thought, "However, I'm a dragon. Medicines used by humans don't really work on me."

As he thought about, Jieyu took the medicine bottle and read its label.

"My...Love...For...A... Stick...Of...Firewood? What is this?" Jieyu opened his eyes and scratched his head in confusion. He looked quizzically at Xiao Yan. Next to him, Baiguang looked confused too.

Xiao Yan coughed drily and said, "After you use it, you will know. Erm... Baiguang can use it too, but the medicine is only for the two of you."

"Also, don't take it here or anywhere else on the mountain. Go back to your quiet chamber, close the door and then take it."

Jieyu said confusedly, "I will definitely take this medicine behind closed doors. Elder Xiao, you don't have to remind me of that."

Xiao Yan looked at him and said solemnly, "Everything I just said is important. However, what I'm about to say next is much more important."

Jieyu and Baiguang exchanged a glance and then said in unison, "What is it?"

"Regardless who take the medicine, the other one must be on scene. Especially after you take the medicine, the two of you must be together," Xiao Yan's expression was serious but he spoke with a stammer. "At the same time, there cannot be a third person."

Jieyu and Baiguang were even more confused. They tried to probe more information from Xiao Yan but he refused to say anything. All he did was to send them away.

As he watched the two of them leave, Xiao Yan could cold sweats breaking out on his back. He could taste something bitter in his mouth.

"I feel that this is really unreliable."

As Xiao Yan thought about it, he heard Shi Tianhao's loud voice from the Wasteland Valley. "You s*um! You ate more than half of the Tao Wu I just hunted! How did it not choke you?"

"Eh? Is... Tun Tun back?" Xiao Yan was stunned for a while but he soon regained his sense.

In the past few years, Tun Tun spent more than half her time in the Celestial Wonders World, causing much headache for the household managers and the disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders training there.

The glutton was rather happy there as she could eat everything inside. As long as it brimmed with spiritual energy, she did not care whether it was hot or cold, or even dead or alive, she devoured everything happily.

Even during the Spiritual Conference of the Kunlun Mountains, Tun Tun did not come back because she was having too much fun inside.

However, Xiao Yan and Shi Tianhao heightened their sense of security. Every time Tun Tun returned to the sect, she would ravage the beasts Shi Tianhao raised in the Wasteland Valley and the medicine room that Xiao Yan was in charge of.

If they lowered their guard, she could devour more than half of everything there.

Xiao Yan did not say anything. Instead, he headed straight for the Celestial Golden Pavilion. "I need to keep the medicines in the Celestial Golden Pavilion. If not, Tun Tun will eat every single one of them. Her appetite is getting bigger and bigger."

At that moment, the Wasteland Valley was in chaos. Shi Tianhao grabbed Tun Tun by her collar and lifted her in mid-air and snarled, "You are truly capable. You ate the Tao Wu I just hunted before I could even enjoy it."

The lifespan of a Tao Tie is much longer than that of a human. Hence, for Tun Tun who had formed her Demon Soul in the past few years, that was not a lot of time. Her human form was still that of a little girl, just that she appeared slightly older.

Through Lin Feng's and Xiao Yan's adjustment, Lin Tong could cultivate like a human. However, after she took up a human form, she aged as quickly as a normal human. Hence, she appeared much older than Tun Tun right now.

Tun Tun, whose collar was caught by Shi Tianhao, grunted.

The Tao Wu that Shi Tianhao had hunted and she ate was in the Demonic Saint stage. Tun Tun used her special Tao Tie ability, 'Devour', to eat it. However, she still needed time to digest it.

"It doesn't taste really good. If you want it, you can have the rest," Tun Tun made a face at Shi Tianhao.

With a 'swish', Shi Tianhao took out a giant bowl. The opening of the bowl was as vast as an ocean. Immediately, he threw Tun Tun into it.

"Rubbish, do you think I'll let you eat the entire Tao Wu?" Shi Tianhao smiled coldly at her. "You ate my Tao Wu, today I'll taste Tao Tie."

"No! The flesh on my body is not the original flesh of a Tao Tie," Tun Tun shouted as she flailed and tried to escape from the bowl. As she reached its mouth, Shi Tianhao shoved her back inside.

Shi Tianhao stroked his chin and nodded, "The essence of the Tao Wu you just ate had not yet dissipated. If I eat your meat now, perhaps I can retrieve some of its essence."

Tun Tun bared her teeth at him and said, "Stop dreaming! I've digested it completely!"

In the Wasteland Valley, Huang Zhenting sat with her legs crossed. She cradled her head in her hands and sighed, "Aunt Tun Tun ate master's food again. This time, master threw her into a bowl. She will surely be punished. Why doesn't she learn?"

The successive disciples of the Wasteland Valley looked at him and laughed. Zhuge Wanqiu slapped his wrist gently and said, "How can you say anything about Aunt Tun Tun when you yourself were once in a similar predicament?"

The group of the them started to laugh. Suddenly, a giant tremor came from one of the many abodes in Mount Yujing. It was as if a fight was going on.

Tun Tun forgot that she was arguing with Shi Tianhao. She poked her head out of the bowl and asked, "What's going on? What's going on?"

In the next instant, Shi Tianhao slapped her back into the bowl. However, Shi Tianhao too turned his head over to look, "This feeling... it's as if two Nascent Soul stage cultivators, or two demons with their Demon Souls, are fighting."

"Oh, this energy feels like Demonic Energy to me, in this Demonic Energy, I could sense a trace of dragon too?" Shi Tianhao was hooked. "Are two dragons battling? On Mount Yujing, there are only Jieyu and his wife.

"Unless the two of them are fighting? These aura, it does not feel as if they are sparring, it feels like a real fight."

Tun Tun supported her weight using her elbows as she climbed to the moth of the bowl. Hearing what Shi Tianhao said, she snorted, "Jieyu? Forget it, if his opponent is Sister Baiguang, he won't dare to retaliate. Retaliation will be more painful than just taking it."

Thinking about it after a while, Tun Tun appeared puzzled. "That's not right, that's really the direction of their abodes."

Shi Tianhao said slightly gleefully, "It appears that Jieyu is finally standing up for himself. Just like what master said, where there is oppression, there shall be resistanc!"

With that, he slapped Tun Tun back into the bottle of the bowl. Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "I'm going to watch the battle."

Shi Tianhao no longer cared about Tun Tun as he flew out of the Wasteland Valley. He arrived at Mount Yujing and was just about to head to their abodes when Xiao Yan, who had returned from the Celestial Golden Pavilion, stopped him.

"Hehe, Little Junior, please don't go," Xiao Yan coughed drily. "We should not intervene in the private affairs between a couple."

Shi Tianhao asked curiously, "Big Senior, do you know anything about it?"

Xiao Yan shook his head awkwardly and said, "No, no, just that we should not intervene in others' private affairs."

As he said that, the Demonic Energy from the abode started to tone down. However, it was still present in the atmosphere, almost as if the battle had entered a stalemate.

After a while, the waves of Demonic Energy died down. Nearing the end, it burst forth once more before a final calm settled over.

Tun Tun and the rest came up to Xiao Yan and Shi Tianhao. Everyone of them looked curiously in the direction of Jieyu's abode. Suddenly, a single wave of Demonic Energy began to spread. It felt immense.

Tun Tun, a demon herself, reacted immediately, "Is... is this the cosmic form one forms as one progresses from the Intermediate Demonic Lord stage to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage? This wave of Demonic Energy is coming not just from Sister Baiguang, but also Jieyu?"

"Something is wong?"

Xiao Yan's lower lips twitched. "Psychological reasons did cause the bottleneck..."

"Big Senior, what do you mean?" Shi Tianhao turned his head and Xiao Yan said, in a slightly mortified manner, "I think I should hide... I mean, I have other things to do. I need to go back to the Grand Heavens Pavilion to look for master. I'll see you later."

As he said that, he turned to leave. Before he could even take a single step, he heard an angry roar from behind him, "Xiao Yan, where do you think you are going!"

In the time it took for the words to fall, the speakers had arrived. A white and black shadowed appeared right before Xiao Yan and Shi Tianhao.

One of them was Jieyu, who had just progressed into the Advanced Demonic Lord stage. His entire body brimmed with the vitality of youth, but he was not gleeful. Instead, he appeared slightly embarrassed and awkward.

The other one was his wife, Baiguang. She stared angrily at Xiao Yan as she snarled, "Well done, you gave him something like that, what did you plan on doing?"

Baiguang was normally courteous to everyone and she would only rarely show her anger and violent side to Jieyu. For her to appear as such, it must mean that she was truly angry.

Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and turned around. He clasped his hands together and said, "Please don't be angry, all I want to do is help. I have no ill intention."

Baiguang said angrily, "Even so, you can't use such a medicine to trick us!"

Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his head and said helplessly, "If... if I say that it's master's plan, do you believe me?"

"No!"

This time, both Jieyu and Baiguang said without any hesitation, "Impossible!"

Xiao Yan suddenly felt an urge to jump off the mountain.

"I know it will end up like this..."

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Chapter 710: Let's See How You Escape!

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At that point, Xiao Yan wanted to cry but suddenly, he thought of something very important.

Earlier, Lin Feng only told him about this task verbally. He did not give anything, not even an instruction. Xiao Yan had to come up with everything himself.

In other words, let's not even talk about whether the others believe Lin Feng or him, even if he wanted to prove that it was Lin Feng's intentions, he had nothing concrete to show for it.

Now, as he faced Jieyu and his wife, who stared at him slightly contemptuously, he knew that they thought that he was trying to blame his master for his own misdeed. This made him appear even more shameless.

Coming to this realization, Xiao Yan almost broke down in tears as he thought, "This time, there's no way I can explain myself."

He turned his head to look at Shi Tianhao, who looked lost. He did not appear to have understood the situation at all.

Helplessly, Xiao Yan lowered his head. He had no choice but to be a scapegoat this time. Right now, he had an urge to cry in wind as he thought, "Everyone says that Little Junior is becoming more and more devious and similar to master. However, looking at it now, Little Junior looks as innocent as a baby."

Dejectedly, he wringed his hands and said, "It's alright, it's alright. I was reckless, please forgive me."

Jieyu clasped his hands together and came before Baiguang and said with a slight smile, "Dear, Elder Xiao did so out of good intentions..."

Baiguang's eyes widened as she glared at him. Jieyu felt as if his breath was stuck in his throat, but he continued to mumble, "I'm not the only one who took it, you took it too..."

"You still dare to talk about it!" Baiguang's face turned slightly red. She was both angry and embarrassed. Jieyu raised his hands hurriedly in defeat as he said, "Ok, ok, we won't talk about it."

Jieyu took out the little bottle and shamefully passed it to Xiao Yan and said, "Elder Xiao, I think this belongs to you."

Baiguang said fiercely, "Why are you still holding onto it? It should have been destroyed instantly."

Xiao Yan took the medicine bottle and secretly telepathically asked Jieyu, "Has the problem been completely solved? I really have no ill intention. The reason why you are unable to progress to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage is mainly psychological, and a good part of it was because of your wife."

"You need to continue loving her but stop fearing her. This is beneficial not only to your cultivation, but also to your marital life. However, the reason why you broke through the bottleneck and progress into the Advanced Demonic Lord stage was not because... not because you and your wife made love."

Jieyu blushed and said, "Now I know, don't worry, the problem has been solved. Actually, I was only a paper screen away and once I broke through that, all is fine."

Xiao Yan nodded his head and said, "That's good, that's good, and it's partially because of me too."

"Yes, yes, we were slightly angry because we felt cheated. However, thinking about it, we really must thank Elder Xiao."

The two of them shared a dry laugh. However, it was still awkward.

At that moment, Xiao Yan felt a weight on his hand. It was Tun Tun, who grabbed the porcelain medicine bottle.

Xiao Yan arched his eyebrows and asked, "What the hell do you want?"

Tun Tun said unhappily, "I want this medicine too!"

"Kekekekekekekeke!"

After she said that, Xiao Yan, Jieyu and Baiguang almost choked on their saliva.

"Stop talking nonsense, do you know what is this?" Xiao Yan was not sure whether to laugh or cry. "My side is messy enough as it is, please don't create any more trouble for me."

Tun Tun snorted unhappily, "Why does that old Black Dragon get the good stuff but not me?"

Jieyu laughed into the sky, "Good... good stuff? Right, it is really some good stuff...ow!"

Baiguang, who was next to him, elbowed him. Jieyu was unable to speak for a while. Baiguang smiled bitterly and said to Tun Tun, "Tun Tun, this really isn't something good."

Tun Tun mumbled, "I know, whenever Jieyu meets with any sort of trouble, Sister Baiguang will protect him."

"I really don't know what does ' My Love For A Stick Of Firewood' do, but I can see that Jieyu is only able to progress from the Intermediate Demonic Lord stage to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage thanks to this pill."

Xiao Yan's face was complex and Jieyu looked embarrassed. Baiguang was almost bright red. The three of them looked at each other as they were completely at a loss as to how should they rebut her.

Tun Tun looked please with herself as she snatched a full medicine bottle over and said, "I want this medicine to advance too!"

She made a face at Jieyu and said, "Even this hen-pecked old dragon is in the Advanced Demonic Lord stage while I am still in the Beginner Demonic Lord Stage. How can this be? Before my physical body was destroyed, I was already in the Demonic Lord stage and this old dragon had yet to form his Demon Soul. Then, he was still in the Demonic Commander stage."

Different types of demons would meet with different types of problems during cultivation due to their different make-up.

For some demons, they may be full of potential when they were borne, but they did not possess any level of cultivation. They needed to cultivate step-by-step to improve their mastery level, which had nothing to do with that of their parents.

However, for other demons, if their parents had a high level of mastery, the child they create would be a powerful demon since birth. At birth, some of them could be in the Demonic Commander, or even Demonic Lord stage.

Tun Tun was one of these examples. Her father was a Undying Demon Soul Second Level Tao Tie Grand Sage and her mother was the Purple Zephyr Tao Tie Demonic Lord, who was in the peak of her Advanced Demonic Lord stage. Hence, when they gave birth to Tun Tun, she was already in the Beginner Demonic Lord stage.

Due to this special trait of demons, they may appear much more powerful than Shi Tianhao who was only in the Foundation Establishment when he was born. However, Nature had its balances and while Tun Tun appeared powerful, her path of cultivation was filled with difficulties.

First of all, for these demons who could inherit their parents' powers, reproduction was extremely difficult for them. It was even more difficult to do so than for pure-bred dragons to reproduce.

Tun Tun's parents lived for almost ten thousand ears but they only gave birth to her. The entire Tao Tie tribe could only count a few members amongst themselves.

Then, for demons such as Tun Tun, while they brimmed with potential, they would require a lot of cultivation afterwards to advance to the next stage. It was at least a hundred times more difficult for her compared to any other ordinary demons.

This situation would only get better after she advanced to the Undying Demon Soul stage.

Here, she was radically different from Shi Tianhao and other human cultivators.

Hence, for demons such as Tun Tun, they would be stuck in a very awkward situation.

For example, for a demon that was in the Demonic Commander stage at birth, he could look down on other demons of his generation. However, it was extremely difficult for him to advance and he could only be a Demonic Commander for his entire life. In the end, he may be surpassed by those he formerly looked down on.

While the lifespan of demons were longer than that of humans, their lifespan would still be limited if they did not form their Demon Soul. As they watched themselves approached the end of their lives without having formed their Demon Soul, the bitterness and desperation they would feel is unimaginable.

Many demons who were born with potential shared this fate.

To get something, one must give something up in the meantime too.

At birth, they could reach heights that others may not reach despite many years of cultivation. In their youths, they would demonstrate exceptional powers.

However, the price of doing so was a much more difficult cultivation path.

As to whether it was a blessing or a curse, it was entirely dependent on one's progress later in life. If one was able to overcome all difficulties and form one's Undying Demon Soul, then they may be on the same level as ordinary demons.

However, Tun Tun was already in the Beginner Demonic Lord stage at birth. This was a rarely-seen situation even within the Tao Tie tribe and she was much more powerful compared to her friends who were Demonic Generals or Demonic Commanders at birth.

At the same time, however, it was much more difficult for her to improve. One could say that even if she were given an entire ocean's worth of resources, without luck, she would be permanently stuck as a Demonic Lord.

From a certain perspective, when she destroyed her body initially and was left with only a remnant soul, this caused her powers to fall but also allowed her to break free from the chains Fate had placed on her. Now, it was much easier for Tun Tun to advance compared to before her physical body was destroyed.

Blessing and curse are different sides of the same coin. This could be Fate's hand in play.

However, compared to other demons, Tun Tun would still find progressing extremely difficult. Hence, when she saw Jieyu progressing from the Intermediate Demonic Lord stage to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage because of the pills in the medicine bottle, she began to covet it

Upon obtaining the medicine bottle, Tun Tun was elated.

Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and said, "I can only tell her the truth. If not, the real nightmare will begin after she takes the medicine."

Baiguang's face was so red that it appeared as if she was bleeding. Jieyu smiled bitterly like Xiao Yan. However, there was no other way to do so. To prevent Tun Tun from getting into more trouble, all he could do was to telepathically communicate the truth to Tun Tun.

Hearing that, Tun Tun's eyes widened and she appeared slightly dazed.

After a long while, she regained her sense. She swept Xiao Yan and Jieyu with her eyes and snorted, "I don't believe you."

She looked at Baiguang and asked, "Sister Baiguang, is what they say true?"

Xiao Yan and Jieyu looked helplessly at Baiguang, who sighed and said quietly, "Tun Tun, behave, this is really a 'dirty' thing."

Tun Tun's eyes widened and she said, "So it's real?"

"It's real! It's real!" Xiao Yan, Jieyu and Baiguang nodded their heads vigorously.

Who knew that Tun Tun burst out laughing, "Hahaha! That's good! That's really good!"

Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and said, "Why don't you believe us?"

Tun Tun stopped laughing and smiled gleefully, "I believe, but I don't believe you, I only believe Sister Baiguang."

Xiao Yan and the rest were perplexed. "Then, why do you still..."

Tun Tun swallowed the medicine bottle, but it was not to each the medicine. Instead, she temporarily stored it inside her.

Then, she placed her hands on her hips and said with a smile, "While it's not for cultivation, which is regretful, to me this is better than a cultivation pill!"

Tun Tun danced with her fist in the air as she chuckled gleefully, "With a 'My Love For A Stick Of Firewood', let's see how you escape, Dark Aqua Xuanming! Hahahahaha!"

Xiao Yan, "..."

Jieyu, "..."

Baiguang, "..."

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Chapter 711: Ready to Move Out!

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As he looked at Tun Tun laugh, Lin Feng, who was sitting in the Grand Heavens Pavilion, did not know what to say.

"You..." Lin Feng shook his head as he did not know whether he should laugh or cry. Then, he began to think seriously if he should confiscate the medicine bottle from Tun Tun for fears that she may ruin the Dark Aqua Xuanming's life

Jieyu's advancement into the Advanced Demonic Lord stage and Tun Tun's return to Mount Yujing were both small matters for the Celestial Sect of Wonders and Mount Yujing

On Lin Feng's side, there were many things that he needed to do.

While Xiao Yan and the rest went to refine their mantras and instruct their own disciples, they also needed to look after the new Foundational disciples.

As the Celestial Sect of Wonders continued its upward trend and the successive disciples started to enter the Foundation Establishment stage one-by-one, the Foundational disciples were mainly taught by Liu Xiafeng, Zhuge Wanqiu and the other successive disciples.

Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the other immediate disciples would occasionally pop down and give lectures, which were targeted at both Foundational disciples and successive disciples.

However, after the Spiritual Conference of the Kunlun Mountains had ended, as they had recently concluded their sect-opening ceremony, many new disciples with no foundation joined the sect. Hence, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the rest were personally involved in the training of these Foundational disciples.

In this process, they too sought to understand the calibre of these disciples.

"In the third sect-opening ceremony, there were many more talented disciples than the previous two sect-opening ceremonies," said Xiao Yan sincerely. "The top two may be even better than Yuncong in the future."

In comparison to the previous two sect-opening ceremonies, the Celestial Sect of Wonders was much more famous and prestigious right now. Coupled with a bit of luck, the third sect-opening ceremony could be seen as the best in the sect's history.

Yue Hongyan smiled and said, "You are referring to Tang Jun and Han Yang, right?"

Shi Tianhao said cheekily, "Big Senior wants Tang Jun, right? Hehe, a Natural Fire-Type Entity and a Fire Lord Body, I recall that such an individual had only appeared once in the history of the entire Grand Celestial World, and that was in the Antiquity Age."

Tang Jun and Han Yang both went through the trial of the Heart-Revealing Steps. Their performances were the best and Tang Jun himself already possessed the mastery of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, which was the highest amongst all Foundational disciples who joined the sect then.

While he was only 15, his potential was exceptional.

Xiao Yan said honestly, "The kid's innate ability is special, and he has a good mindset too, which I respect."

He paused for a while and then said, "However, he seems to carry some sort of secret with him. Master mentioned that he may be working for either the Great Zhou Empire of the Lei Family."

The few disciples nodded their heads. They were all on Mount Yujing but in unison, they cast their gaze onto the Yun Peak.

A light image was projected from there. At the moment, it showed a young boy who was no older than ten. He appeared elegant and his gaze was bright. While he was still a child, one knew that he would become handsome when he grew up.

The young boy was called Han Yang. His performance on the Heart-Revealing Step was as exceptional as Tang Jun's and way superior to everyone else's. Initially, when Zhu Yi brought him back to Mount Yujing, it was a rather interesting affair as he had previously been a beggar.

He was intelligent and observant. While he was young, he was full of ideas.

However, he had some personality flaws too. If he wished, he could get along well with many people. However, Han Yang's personality was rather proud and it appeared that he would only befriend those who took the initiative to befriend him first.

Shi Tianhao smiled and said, "I wonder who will he join, I kind of like him."

The others all ribbed him, "You really are not bad, eh? Not only did you scam Huang Zhenting, you want to scam another one now? Or did Huang Zhenting disappoint you? Do you want to produce a troublemaker like yourself."

Shi Tianhao laughed and said nothing. He looked at Zhu Yi and said, "You brought him back Second Senior, don't you like him?"

Zhu Yi said with a smile, "He is innately good and like a piece of rough jade. He is still young and with the right guidance and cultivation, he will surely become someone respectable."

With that, Zhu Yi noticed suddenly noticed that Luo Qingwu was staring straight at Han Yang.

"What's the matter, Junior Luo?" Everyone else noticed what she was doing.

Luo Qingwu regained her senses and said slightly hesitantly, "Earlier on, when I instructed the Foundational disciples, Han Yang feels special to me. How can I describe it? I feel a sense of familiarity with him."

The few of them looked at each other. Zhu Yi fell silent and said after a while, "Do you mean that you believe that he has potential to become a sword cultivator?"

Luo Qingwu nodded her head and said, "Senior Zhu is right, I feel that he will do well as a sword cultivator."

"Junior Luo is too cunning," said Shi Tianhao with a smile. "You are hinting that you want him as your disciple."

Luo Qingwu smiled and said, "There's no need for hints, I genuinely believe that I am fated to be his master. Furthermore, now that I have no disciple, my first disciple should someone special, right? Hence, thank you seniors for letting me have my way here!"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "It's up to the disciples to choose us first, and only then can we assess them. If he doesn't choose you, then there's nothing you can do too."

Luo Qingwu stuck out her tongue and made a face at Xiao Yan. "Senior Xiao Yan, please don't bully me. I know that when you guys give lectures, you are subtly trying to get the disciples you want to feel a sense of closeness to you so that they may eventually ask you to be their master."

The few of them began to laugh.

Yang Qing looked at the light projection, which showed the group of disciples on Yun Peak. "This batch of disciples are all not bad, other than Tang Jun and Han Yang who are the best, the rest are of decent calibre too."

Wang Lin, who was by his side, nodded his head and pointed to a few of them "That girl, that brother and sister pair and the youth are all good too."

Li Yuanfang said, "Meng Honglou, Ye Xinhui, Ye Xinxuan, Tan Yunqing."

Luo Qingwu smiled and said, "Zhou Yuncong, Xu Yunsheng, now there's a Tan Yunqing. Haha, I wonder why do so many disciples have the name 'Yun' in their name."

Yue Hongyan smiled slightly and said, "Yunsheng learns from his mistake, Yuncong is exceptional, if Tan Yunqing proves to be exceptional in the future, then our Celestial Sect of Wonders would have 'Three Yuns'. That'll be interesting."

Xiao Yan said, "After this spiritual conference, disciples who performed well can take in their own disciples too. At that time, there can be two benchmarks when we assess the successive disciples in the future. Those who pass the higher benchmark can become second-generation disciples while those who pass the lower benchmark can become third-generation disciples."

Zhu Yi said too, "Other than Sixth Junior and Junior Luo, everyone can name the disciples who they think is capable of taking in disciples of their own. For my Heavenly Temple, I name Ying Luozha."

Xiao Yan said, "I name Liu Xiafeng."

"Tian Quan."

"Zhao Huan."

"Zhuge Wanqiu."

There was only Yang Qing left. He shook his head and said, "If Yuncong wants to take in disciples, he must at least form his aurous core and pass the Tribulation of the Yin Fire."

Xiao Yan and the rest nodded their heads in agreement.

In the Grand Heavens Pavilion, Lin Feng smiled as he listened to their discussions. "They are getting a good eye for talent."

Unlike Xiao Yan and the rest, Lin Feng could see the values of their four traits.

The main harvest of this sect-opening ceremony was Tang Jun and Han Yang, whose total values were 30 and higher, reaching prodigious levels!

The others, such as Tan Yunqing, Meng Honglou and the Ye siblings were exceptional talents too. The harvest of third sect-opening ceremony was superior to the ones before them.

"Zhou Yuncong, Tang Jun, Han Yang, Huang Zhenting and Yang Tie," thought Lin Feng, "The second generation of disciples had enough talents. The next group of talents should be reserved for the third generation."

As he thought about that, he summoned Xiao Yan and the rest to see him in the Grand Heavens Pavilion.

"So, what plans do you have" Lin Feng asked upon seeing them. Xiao Yan and the rest looked at each other. Xiao Yan replied first, "Other than instructing them, nothing much."

"I plan to bring Yunsheng to the Great Zhou Empire to retrieve his sister," answered Zhu Yi.

Wang Lin fell silent for a while and said, "I want to go into the Void Battleground and find out more about the Hall of the Dead." The Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivator who butchered his family members remained at large.

Yue Hongyan answered, "I am going to do closed-door training and further study the mantra and cultivate my mana in preparation for soul formation."

Yang Qing thought for a while and said, "Other than continuing to instruct Yuncong, there's nothing much I have in mind."

Li Yuanfang replied, "I have nothing in mind too, I plan to either instruct the Foundational disciples or do my own training."

There was no trace of a smile on Shi Tianhao's face as he said, "I plan to enter the Void Battleground with Third Senior. There has been no news of my parents and my grandfather hasn't returned from the Void Battleground for three years already."

Luo Qingwu replied, "Nothing much for me too. Through this spiritual conference, I was able to use the Ten Terrestial Yin-Terminating Sword in person. From that, I have some new revelations that I need to consolidate."

Lin Feng nodded his head and said, "I've mentioned to you earlier that the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea are about to appear. While we have the rough timing, we aren't sure exactly when would they appear. Hence, to prevent ourselves from missing out on this occasion, those with nothing to do can follow me to the Ying Sea and familiarize yourselves with the environment there."

"Wang Lin and Tianhao, go to the Void Battleground and do what you must. It's alright if you miss out on the voyage to the Ying Sea. In any case, you won't be short-changed," said Lin Feng. Wang Lin and Shi Tianhao smiled.

"Hongyan, focus on your closed-door training and Qingwu, while you consolidate your knowledge about your new move, the teaching of the Foundational disciples will be temporarily placed under your charge for now. It is a form of training for you too."

Hearing that, Luo Qingwu said, "Yes, master."

Lin Feng nodded his head and pointed at Xiao Yan, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang. "The three of you, get your stuff and prepare to go to the Ying Sea."

Then he looked at Zhu Yi and said, "We'll go with you as we will pass by the Great Zhou. First, we will resolve Yunsheng's problem, then we'll head out to the sea."

Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang nodded their heads and said, "Yes, master."

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Chapter 712: Go Up Righteously and Ask

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After Lin Feng had made the necessary arrangements for his disciples, he smiled and said, "Speaking about it, we have someone here who knows the eastern sea rather well."

He telepathically sent a message and in the next instant, the Kui Cow King morphed into a hunk and arrived before everyone else.

Xiao Yan and the rest were shocked upon seeing him. The group of Kui Cows that lived in the Wasteland Valley of Mount Yujing were subdued by Lin Feng some time ago in the Kunlun Mountains. However, they did not use to live in the Kunlun Mountains, but instead in Mount Liubo 7000 li away from the eastern sea.

The Kui Cow King was their leader when they were living on Mount Liubo, they were instructed by an Immortal Soul stage cultivator known as the Flowing Waves Holy Man. At the same time, they cultivated their own skills. Since they were in his debt, the Kui Cows viewed him as their master.

After the Flowing Waves moved to the Kunlun Mountains, the Kui Cows followed him to the western interior, leaving the sea in the east.

However, they lost contact with the Flowing Waves Holy Man. The group of Kui Cows guarded the sapling of the Saros Steel Tree he had planted and that was when they met Lin Feng.

After the Kui Cow King arrived, he bowed to Lin Feng and then to Xiao Yan and the rest. After he listened to Lin Feng's orders, he smiled happily and said, "My lord cares so much for me, I am truly grateful to you."

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "As the adage goes, the old horse knows the way (Translator's Note: This comes from a well-known Chinese proverb). For us, it appears that the old cow knows the way."

Everyone began to laugh. The Kui Cow King looked at Lin Feng and said implored sincerely, "My lord, I am old and have experienced many things in my life. While I had left the eastern sea for a long time, I can still live with this separation. However, many younger members of my tribe miss their home, I wonder if it's possible to bring them along?"

"Once they reach the eastern sea, we can let them be. I won't allow them to venture into the Ying Sea, for fear of affecting your work."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "There's no need to be so anxious. There's still some time from now till the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea. Unless they appear ahead of time, we will probably be early when we reach."

The Kui Cow King said happily, "Thank you master for your understanding."

Lin Feng's telepathically projected a message out once again and soon, Jieyu and Baiguang appeared before him.

Upon seeing Lin Feng, Baiguang was slightly embarrassed while Jieyu looked on awkwardly. Jieyu appeared to be unsure where should he place his hands.

"Earlier, I mentioned that once you overcome your bottleneck and achieve the Advanced Demonic Lord stage, I have something for the two of you to do." Lin Feng did not make any referene to what had transpired earlier as if he knew nothing about it. Then, he said, "Now, the time is ripe. Come with me."

Jieyu and Baiguang looked at each other. Jieyu bowed and said, "Yes, my lord."

Baiguang looked slightly hesitant as she asked softly, "Can I come along too?"

She did not mean to defy his orders. In her time on the mountain, she was well taken care of by the Celestial Sect of Mountains. Her husband, Jieyu, was almost single-handedly by Lin Feng, and he managed to advance from the Intermediate Demonic Lord stage to the Advanced Demonic Lord stage in such a short time.

In Baiguang's heart she was extremely thankful to Lin Feng. However, it was because of that, she was slightly anxious too.

After all, strictly speaking, while Jieyu completely freed himself from the Great Void Sect to join the Celestial Sect of Wonders, she herself originated from the Great Void Sect Dragon Pond. Hence, for anything that concerned the inner secrets of the Celestial Sect of Wonders, it was best for her to avoid.

Lin Feng smiled and said, "It's alright. For this task, it is an excellent opportunity for the two of you."

"Naturally, for the Celestial Sect of Wonders, it brings about many benefits too."

As Lin Feng himself said it, Baiguang clasped her fists together and said, "Yes, my lord. I will listen to your order."

Lin Feng nodded and said, "The Three Mountains of the Ying Sea are about to appear. I will bring my disciples to the East Sea to familiarize them with the environment. The two of you, come along."

Jieyu and Baiguang appeared pensive upon hearing the news, but they bowed and agreed.

Lin Feng then turned his head to look at Xiao Yan. He said with a smile, "Zhen'er has never left the Mountain. If she wishes, she can come along."

Hearing that, Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Thank you master!"

"If that's the case, make the necessary arrangements and we will soon be off." As Lin Feng said that, a split appeared in the void before them and Miao Shihao walked out, smiling. He said, "Hey, my lord, I know it! For such a big event like the appearance of the Three Mountains of the YIng Sea, how can you miss it?"

He turned his head to look at Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Jieyu and the rest and sighed, "Even if others are coming along, it's alright. That will not stop my lord and I from having fun in the East Sea."

Xiao Yan and the rest shivered slightly and cast their gazes elsewhere. It was almost as if they feared that Miao Shihao's unhealthy obsession with Lin Feng may next be projected onto them.

Lin Feng's expression did not change. "Shihao, you just formed your cosmic form and you should stay on Mount Yujing to continue cultivating your mana. If you need anything from the Ying Sea, tell me and I'll bring it back for you."

Miao Shihao smiled coyly and shook his head, "How can I do that? For such an interesting event, how can I miss it? Even if I can't find what I need, the entire trip will be worth it if I could tour the East Sea with you, my lord."

He inhaled, closed his eyes and said drunkenly, "My lord, think about it. Blue waves underneath a bright moon with a clear and refreshing sea breeze...oh! Thinking about it makes me joyful beyond measure."

Many in the group twitched their lips and smiled drily while nodding their heads, "Hur hur, yes, yes..."

Lin Feng's expression was calm as he said, "Do you really want to go?"

Miao Shihao nodded and said, "Of course."

"You are fickle-minded. Normally, you will say something and completely forget about it after a while, doing something entirely different," said Lin Feng neutrally.

Miao Shihao thumped his chest and said, "That's for other things. In this voyage to the East Sea, your brother Shihao has decided! I will not waver in my decision! As a sect guardian, how can I do nothing every day?"

For such an important even like the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea, which can completely change the geopolitical outlook of the human cultivation realm, our sect cannot sit by and do nothing. I intend on doing something for our sect. My lord, please don't worry, if I say I want to go, I will naturally go."

Listening to Miao Shihao's boasts, Xiao Yan and the rest of them looked on disdainfully. "Hmph!"

"Oh, so that's the case," Lin Feng said, nodding his head. "Shihao, if that's what you truly think, then I'm naturally elated."

"You have much experience and having you along will be greatly helpful. I can take solace in that fact."

Miao Shihao covered his lips and whimpered happily, "Aiyah, my lord, you finally come around..."As he said that, he suddenly paused in shock.

He noticed that next to Lin Feng, the void split open. A tall, bronzed-skin, young man clad in purple stepped out and stood next to Lin Feng.

This bronzed-skin young man in purple looked completely different from Lin Feng. Even the aura he emitted was different. However, the mana from his body was almost identical to Lin Feng's, even though his had other elements in it

It belonged to the eternal and indestructible power of the Saros Steel Tree.

It was Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar. After many years of cultivation in the Heavenly Cosmic Ray World, the Steel Tree Avatar was in its Advanced Nascent Soul stage. It was only a single step away from the Immortal Soul stage.

An ominous feeling arose in Miao Shihao's heart. Then, he heard Lin Feng say calmly, "For this voyage to the East Sea, I will not go ahead personally first as I have many things to attend to on Mount Yujing. If there's no need, I will not go."

"Hence, for this trip to the East Sea to excavate the mysteries of the Ying Sea, my Steel Tree Avatar will go with you."

With that, Lin Feng nodded to the group of them and he disappeared. Xuan Li, expressionless as always and still carrying a huge scabbard, disappeared too.

The Steel Tree Avatar said, as if nothing had happened, "Everyone make your own preparations. We'll leave after a day."

Miao Shihao stood there, dumbfounded. His eyeballs rolled slightly and he stared at the Steel Tree Avatar for a long while. Finally, he forced a smile and said, "Master, can you not leave the avatar on the mountain while you yourself come along?"

Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar smiled and said, "What's wrong? We are telepathically linked."

Miao Shihao appeared lost as he said, "Nothing is wrong, nothing is wrong."

He then looked at the Steel Tree Avatar and mumbled quietly, "Everything is wrong. This is terrible. This doesn't fit my taste at all, despite the two of them being telepathically linked."

"Master, I suddenly feel that my mana is acting up, I want to continue cultivating on the mountain..." Miao Shihao tried to ask. Then, he saw Lin Feng staring back at him calmly while Xiao Yan and the rest tried to hide their laughter.

Miao Shihao looked as if the energy had been sucked out of him. He stared into the sky and said, "It's fine, it's fine, I'll see how it goes."

As he looked at Miao Shihao's disappointed silhouette leaving, Xiao Yan and the rest wanted to laugh but they dared not to. They all too much pain to hide their smiles. Shi Tianhao asked curiously, "Master, how do you that Mr Miao... do not like your Steel Tree Avatar?"

"Doesn't Mr Miao like those masculine and manly types? By right, your Steel Tree Avatar fits his taste exactly."

After interacting with Miao Shihao for long, everyone knew about his tastes and preferences.

Lin Feng smiled and pointed to Li Yuanfang and said, "In all the time Shihao had spent cultivating over these few years, he would occasionally wander about the sect in his breaks. When he met Yuanfang, he said that Yuanfang is not his type."

Li Yuanfang's normally serious, dark face looked awkward as he laughed bitterly and said, "I am lucky in this regard."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Do you see any similarity between my Steel Tree Avatar and Yuanfang?"

Shi Tianhao came to a sudden realization, "Skin color! Both have dark skin color that looked like bronze. So that's why! Mr Miao liked people with pale skin!"

The group of them laughed and shook their heads. Xiao Yan stroked his chin and said, "Master, why not change your own skin color?"

Lin Feng flicked his head and said, "That's useless, with his skills, he would know that I have changed it."

After they had their fun, everyone went to do their preparations. After everything was settled, they headed towards the East Sea under the leadership of Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar.

The first stop of this voyage was the capital of the Great Zhou Empire, Tianjing City.

Xu Yunsheng followed by Zhu Yi's side as he thought, "I wonder what grandmaster and master have in mind."

He looked at Zhu Yi and said, "Master, I'm scared that I will arouse the suspicion of the Great Zhou and hence, I did not dare to do my own investigations. I have absolutely no clue as to where my sister is and I don't know where to start."

Zhu Yi placed his hands behind his back as he said calmly, "There's no need to search secretly. All we need to do is to righteously go up and ask. After all, we are not in the wrong."

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Chapter 713: We Are Here for Her

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"We can directly go and ask for her," Zhu Yi said calmly. He said it simply in a straightforward tone.

Xu Yunsheng fell silent. After a long while, he shook his head and laughed. He was normally serious and thorough, but because of his upbringing he was forced to be slightly cunning. While he has many thoughts in his mind, he was not open about them.

Hence, according to his own mentality, he only thought of secretly saving her. However, he had forgotten that his own master and grandmaster were both very decisive.

Lin Feng liked to plan before he act and take every factor into consideration. However, once he had decided something, he would do it without any hesitation.

Zhu Yi was gentlemanly and chivalrous. He knew about the many devious ways to do something but he was uninterested in using them. If he were to do something, he would do so openly and righteously. If justice was on his side, it was even better.

For Xu Yunsheng, if he were to do it, it would be extremely difficult. As a spy of the Great Zhou Empire, he could not wriggle free from the control of the Great Zhou and save his sister even if he had an unlimited amount of items the Great Zhou Empire coveted. Hence, without any room for movement, he could only allow himself to be manipulated by others.

However, Lin Feng and Zhu Yi were different. To them, a family member of a second-generation disciple had been kidnapped. They could just ask for her directly.

Zhu Yi did as he said. When he reached Tianjing City, he went to his residence in its outskirt and settled there. Then, he sent the household manager of his residence to Liang Yuan, the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Empire, to invite him over.

He signed off his invitation as the Xuan Yi Master, Zhu Yi, of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. The meaning was clear; he did not come in the capacity of a subject inviting the Crown Prince over, but instead in his capacity as a cultivator seeking to meet with a fellow Daoist.

When Liang Yuan received the invitation, he was unsure why was he invited. After he knew that Zhu Yi brought his disciple, Xu Yunsheng, to the Great Zhou Empire, his heart sank and he knew that even though it would not be a pleasant encounter, he still had to make the trip down.

When the two of them met, Zhu Yi said without directly, "My disciple, Xu Yunsheng, said that his sister, Xu Miaoying, is under the care of the Great Zhou Empire for many years. Today, I'm here to retrieve her to allow the two of them to reunite."

"For such a happy occasion, I am sure that you will not refuse."

Liang Yuan raised his head to look at Xu Yunsheng and said nothing. The Great Zhou Empire cultivators whm he brought along looked on darkly.

Xu Yunsheng said uneasily, "For such a small personal affair, isn't it too troublesome to get so many people? After all, the person in charge of this matter on the Great Zhou Empire's side is the Crown Prince Liang Yuan."

Even though he would have to undergo the ten years of hard labor, Xu Yunsheng was filled with love for his own sect till the point he felt uneasy and regretful that the Celestial Sect of Wonders would come into conflict with the Great Zhou Empire over his sister. This was not in his sect's favor.

Liang Yuan looked at Zhu Yi with a heavy expression and said, "Could there be a misunderstanding here? To what I know, the disciple of the Xuan Yi Master comes from the Great Qin Empire, which has never gotten along well with us, the Great Zhou Empire. It may sound slightly ludicrous but now, even when both the Great Zhou and the Great Qin are in the same camp, there is still tension between the two of us."

What he meant was that he did not believe that Xu Yunsheng's sister was under their control. Instead, it was a trap by the Great Qin Empire to stir conflict between the Great Zhou and the Celestial Sect.

Liang Yuan looked at Zhu Yi with an odd gaze. He did not expect that after Xu Yunsheng's identity was exposed, Zhu Yi and the Celestial Sect of Wonders did not eliminate him but instead, brought Xu Yunsheng along to the Great Zhou Empire.

On the other hand, Liang Yuan's heart was filled with regret. Looking at the situation now, Xu Yunsheng was utterly useless to him.

Hearing that, Zhu Yi's expression did not change. He raised his right hand and gently tapped on his forehead and asked, "Do you not know of what we speak?"

A beam of light shot from his forehead and clouds enveloped half the room. The clouds rolled and from within, one could hear conversations.

"How confident are you of becoming the First Disciple?"

"Your performance daily plays an important part. Other than that, the internal competition in the sect is important too. Other than sparring with members of the same sect, you must also prove yourself against members of other sects."

"Master and the rest will be watching the fight intensely and consider its outcome thoroughly to see who performs the best."

"Do your own preparations and prove yourself when the time comes, you do not need to worry about anything else."

"We will take care of the sparring between the various powers and we will try our best to help you become the First Disciple. However, you yourself must play a part too."

One of the speaker was Xu Yunsheng. It was very clear who the other speaker was.

Liang Yuan arched his eyebrows. He overheard the entire conversation as he was right next to it when it happened. He was very clear on its content.

Looking at it now, Xu Yunsheng was exposed way earlier than he had thought. The Mana Trace ZhuYi had placed on him did not reveal itself normally but once Xu Yunsheng used Voice-Projecting Crystals or any other magic items to communicate, Zhu Yi's Mana Trace would react and record the conversation.

Zhu Yi's gaze calmly swept through the group of cultivators behind Liang Yuan. Finally, his gaze fell upon the cultivator surnamed Shao.

"The mana from the conversation appears similar to our friend here."

The Nascent Soul stage cultivator surnamed Shao said nothing. If he were to really show off his mana to verify, it would match.

Zhu Yi smiled and said, "Can it really be that you know nothing it, Daoist Liang? Then, it's an action that you had taken on your own accord. Even so, it's fine. It doesn't matter if you want to report it or not, but now that I'm here, shouldn't you explain everything to Daoist Liang here?"

"If you don't report it now, then you are deliberately setting a trap for your master, which is a capital offence."

Zhu Yi's tone was calm but every single of his words were as sharp as knives.

Xu Yunsheng looked to the side and realized suddenly, "Unless master kills Liang Yuan, this will not result in an all-out conflict between our sect and the Great Zhou Empire."

"Neither Grandmaster nor the Zhou Emperor Liang Pan, or even the Marquis of Xuanji, would intervene in this."

Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar and the rest were resting in the other rooms of Zhu Yi's residence. Hence, it appeared that Lin Feng had no intention of interfering.

Because it was not at his level.

In the Celestial Sect of Wonders, while Xu Yunsheng was an exceptional successive disciple, he was still young. On the Great Zhou Empire's side, he was nothing more than an exposed spy. Great Zhou would not risk its relations with the Celestial Sect over this.

In the same vein, if Liang Yuan was really did not know about it, Zhu Yi would not act on him personally as long as he was not too stubborn.

However, if he were to kill a Nascent Soul stage cultivator under him, it would be more than enough to piss Liang Yuan off. A useless, exposed spy against a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. Liang Yuan naturally knew which was more important.

There was no honor nor face in espionage.

Hence, Lin Feng would not personally intervene in this matter. He himself knew how to handle this and hence, he left it all to Zhu Yi. All he needed was final report from Zhu Yi when it was over.

In the same light, Crown Prince Liang Yuan would not elevate this matter to his father, the Emperor Liang Pan, unless he wanted to show himself as incompetent. Since the matter won't blow up, Liang Pan himself would not intervene too.

As Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi matured, Lin Feng would hand more matters over to them for them to take care of.

If they did well, then they could build on this experience for successive tasks. If they messed up, then they must learn to resolve it themselves.

It was just like when the Path of the Heaven-Born of the Samsara Sect came into conflict with Zhu Yi, Xu Yunsheng and Ying Luozha in the Kunlun Mountains. Even if Lin Feng knew about it, he would not care about it. To take care of such an insignificant matter was not showing love to his disciples but rather, showing how bored he was.

In reality, if not for Shen Qifeng's curious attitude, Lin Feng may even hand Shen Qifeng over to Zhu Yi to take care of. He himself would not personally come in

To Lin Feng right now, only people of Liang Pan's and Zhu Hongwu's level could arouse his interest.

Liang Pan too shared the same attitude. Both considered the overall benefits and interests of the Great Zhou Empire and the Celestial Sect of Wonders. For matters concerning their subordinates, they would allow their subordinates to settle amongst themselves.

Regardless whether it's the Celestial Sect of Wonders or the Great Zhou Empire, they were both superpowers in the Divine Lands. If the two of them were to come into a direct conflict, then it would surely be a large-scaled and prolonged war that would be enough to change the entire political landscape of the Divine Lands.

For such a conflict, it would not be just between the Celestial Sect of Wonders and the Great Zhou Empire. It would involve the Great Void Sect, the Mount Shu Sword Sect, the Great Qin Empire, the Samsara Sect, the Purple Clouds Sect, the Heavenly Master Sword Sect, the Royal House of the Northern Tribes and many other powers. All of them would make their own plans in response to such an event.

Even the demons of the Barren Expanse would pay attention too.

After he had understood all these, Xu Yunsheng felt relieved and he even smiled slightly, thinking, "I'm too insignificant. Such a small matter like mine will not raise a huge fuss."

At that moment, Zhu Yi's voice sounded in his heart, "Your care for our sect is admirable. You don't have to worry. Ever since Grandmaster opened the sect, he always believe in one principle: whoever joins our sect shall get the justice he/she deserves."

"If Liang Yuan does not give in and worsen the conflict between our two sides till it's uncontrollable, our sect still will not back down. We'll go to war if necessary."

Xu Yunsheng nodded his head, "I understand."

On the other side, the cultivator surnamed Shao's face turned red and then white. After a long while, he sighed and said, "Your Highness, this is all my doing. I have lost face for the Great Zhou Empire, please punish me as you see fit."

Liang Yuan said nothing. Zhu Yi said calmly, "We can discuss this afterwards. Please send my disciple's sister over as soon as possible. Separation between kin is a painful affair and I'm sure no one here wants to suffer that."

The lips of the cultivator surnamed Shao trembled as he said, "The girl is no longer in Tianjing City..."

Zhu Yi looked at him and then said, "Daoist Liang and I can share a hearty meal together while you fetch her."

The cultivator surnamed Shao felt his breathing growing heavier.

He understood Zhu Yi perfectly.

Since I'm here to claim a person, you better produce her. I don't care where you get her as long as she comes to me unharmed. If you do so, we will leave in peace. If not, don't even think of leaving.

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Chapter 714: Heart Clear As Mirror, Sensitive To All Changes

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The Nascent Soul stage cultivator surnamed Shao looked calm but many thoughts rose in his mind.

The illegitimate son of the Marquis of Xuanji, who previously had no power or influence, could today order him about as he wished, and there was nothing he could do about it. This feeling made him extremely uneasy.

Even though he knew that Zhu Yi could not compare to his previous self anymore, as he was no longer than confused and trouble youth, his mental preparations were not enough to dispel his sense of uneasiness.

Zhu Hongwu's attitude towards Zhu Yi did not change as he could easily overpower Zhu Yi with his current mastery. Psychologically, he possessed an advantage over Zhu Yi.

The cultivator surnamed Shao did not have this advantage. As a trusted confidante of Liang Yuan, he knew clearly that Zhu Yi had killed a powerful Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivator when he was only in his Advanced Aurous Core stage. Zhu Yi today, who was in his Intermediate Nascent Soul stage, was much more powerful.

However, it was exactly because of that that resulted in the cultivator surnamed Shao feeling not only displeased, but threatened.

"I should have gotten rid of him earlier!" A few years ago, it would have been impossible for him to feel regret over this matter. However, today, the regret was like a seed that had germinated and grown into a giant tree.

While he managed to calm himself, his mana was once again thrown into disarray when this thought surfaced in his mind.

"Eh?" Zhu Yi sensed this feeling. He shot a look at the cultivator and immediately saw through him.

The opponent was ultimately still a Nascent Soul stage cultivator and he was unable to read his mind clearly. However, the enmity was palpable.

In the enmity, there was a desire to kill.

Under Lin Feng, Wang Lin's soul was cleansed by the River Styx Primordial Water and Zhu Yi's Air of Literature ignited the Fire of Intelligence, fundamentally changing his soul. The two of them possessed the strongest soul under Lin Feng, but their powers were different

Wang Lin's soul was powerful in the sense that it was extremely resilient. Zhu Yi's soul was powerful in the sense it was extremely sensitive and active. It was like a mirror that could not be dirtied. If the enemy made a move, he would be able to sense it.

Liang Yuan could feel it too. His expression changed slightly but before he could do anything, Zhu Yi acted first.

Zhu Yi did not do much. All he did was to take a light breath. However, as he exhaled, he spewed out streams of white spiritual energy that messed the room up.

The white spiritual energy took shape as they turned into scale-shaped clouds. They were at least a few meters wide and everyone in the hall could feel that the space in the hall had been messed up. The clouds that floated in the hall occupied half the space.

On top of these scale-shaped clouds, a giant beast that was as big as several elephants combined appeared.

Its entire body was jet-black. It had the head of a dragon, the body of a deer, the tail of an ox and cloven hooves

This was the holy beast Qilin. The moment it appeared, a wave of righteousness and awe beganto spread. Everyone on-scene grimaced.

For Liang Yuan's group, other than Liang Yuan himself, everyone else could feel their mana's flow becoming inconsistent.

Under the gaze of the Qilin, everyone felt exposed, as if their deepest and darkest thoughts were revealed, including their best and worst intentions.

For Nascent Soul stage cultivators, it was a major humiliation. What made them more infuriated was the fact that the Qilin Zhu Yi formed with his mana not only brimmed with severity, a humongous amount of mana could be sensed from it. No one dared to act rashly.

The Qilin was a virtuous beast. While it did not kill, it used its power to suppress the evil and the wicked.

Everyone else could still bear it, as the true target of the Qilin was the cultivator surnamed Shao. Immediately, he could feel his soul being suppressed and paralyzed.

He coughed and a light shone from his head. His Nascent Soul revealed itself and turned into a child of about 7 to 8 years old. In mid-air, it cried out, "Open!" As it bellowed, the void began to tremble and turn into a small world. It was not used to retaliate against Zhu Yi but rather, to envelop himself in.

The powerful mana turned into a thick, emerald-green gas, which then turned into an emerald-green world. It wrapped the cultivator surnamed Shao in it and sent him directly into the void.

Zhu Yi's expression did not change but his gaze flashed slightly, "Oh? This is quite a special vanishing spell. In the world, it can be said to be one of the best. Too bad you aren't very good at it. In other words, your technique is complete."

"However, even if you master the perfect vanishing spell, you may not be able to escape from me."

"With that, Zhu Yi's mana caused the Qilin to lift its claw. It pierced through space and directly grabbed the emerald-green small world.

Under its powerful pressure, the emerald-green world was like an egg. It began to crack and looked as if it was going to split open.

Liang Yuan sighed and stood up from his seat. A powerful energy began to spread and the shadow of a giant appeared behind him.

Zhu Yi's expression did not change. He smiled and nodded his head, "The Spell of the Emperor, it truly lives up to its name." While he said that, he did not relax his grip. The tiny green world in the grip of the Qilin split open completely as it turned into waves of green light floating in the air.

Liang Yuan did not actually attack. He did not even look at Zhu Yi but instead, he said directly to the cultivator under the Qilin's grip, "Retrieve the person, it's a joyous occasion for relatives to be reunited."

The cultivator surnamed Shao smiled bitterly and nodded his head. Mentally, Zhu Yi ordered the Qilin to send his Nascent Soul back into his body.

"It is good that Daoist Liang can think in this way," Zhu Yi sat on the chair without moving. His mana, the Qilin and the fish-scaled clouds disappeared. The mana flow in the room returned to normal.

His gaze fell upon the cultivator surnamed Shao and he said, "You want to kill me but you dare not say it. I have detected such a thought for quite a while now. I also detected a trace of underestimation. For such a change to happen, you probably knew of me before I joined my master and when I still lived in the Marquis of Xuanji's household."

"Who are you?"

The cultivator surnamed Shao fell silent for a while before straightening his back and replying slowly, "I am Shao Peng of the East Heaven's Gate."

Zhu Yi nodded his head and said, "Your surname is Shao. So that's why, Lady Shao's birth is ordinary but she was still descended from a cultivation family. Hence, she isn't just any ordinary person. She must have some secrets with her."

He suddenly smiled and said, "But it doesn't matter. When I return to the Marquis of Xuanji's household, it will all be the same."

Shao Peng's faces was expressionless. He did not say much as he bowed to the Crown Prince, Liang Pan, and stepped into the void.

Zhu Yi did not stop him, because it was clear that Shao Peng intended to bring Xu Miaoying back.

Earlier on, through Zhu Yi's words and actions, it was clearly understood that unless Shao Peng brought Xu Miaoying back, he would not live arrrive.

If he were to run away now, then he would placed the Crown Prince in an awkward position. He himself would be accused of disloyalty and he could forget about ever returning to the Great Zhou Empire.

How could he do that for a mere Xu Miaoying?

Looking at this scene, Xu Yunsheng felt a hundred emotions in his heart. He felt that what he did was extremely hilarious. After interacting with his master for so long, he should have known his personality.

He did not need to wait or plan a secret rescue mission. He did not probe carefully. All he needed to do was to go up and ask the person directly.

The only reason he was being so polite was out of respect for Xu Yunsheng. If not, he would have used a much more violent method.

Don't tell me that this thing did not exist, don't tell me that person is absent and don't use anyone to threaten me.

If I'm right, then I would not hesitate to claim what was mine. I would not run about in circles but instead, stand my group and insist on my principles. It was that simple.

Liang Yuan and Shao Peng had no choice to but to go along with it.

This was not the first time the Great Zhou Empire had used spies. While they were useful, they had been exposed many times too. After a spy had been exposed, he may have to feel the wrath of the other party. Even if he was not executed due to pressure from the Great Zhou Empire, his cultivation would be voided.

However, no one had seen a sect as unconventional as the Celestial Sect of Wonders. After they discovered a spy, they conversely tried to help the spy reclaim his family members.

They no longer cared about whether he was a spy or not and sought to view him as their own. Now, to them, a family member of a member of the Celestial Sect of Wonders was being held hostage and they could now honorably demand for his family member's return.

With reason on your side and backed by power, one could get what one want easily.

At this time, Xu Yunsheng felt from the bottom of his heart what a fortunate thing it was for him to have such a powerful sect behind him. For matters he could not settle himself, the sect would render its assistance.

This disciples of the Celestial Sect of Wonders felt this feeling increasingly over time, which increased their sense of belonging to the sect.

Because of personal reasons, Xu Yunsheng felt this especially deeply. The normally calm Xu Yunsheng began to feel tears welling up.

Liang Yuan was extremely calm at the moment. To him, it was not a particularly bad incident. It was only a case where a spy double-crossed him. However, he felt that all the effort he placed on Xu Yunsheng was wasted.

If Shao Peng controlled his emotions upon seeing Zhu Yi just now, all of that would not have happened.

There was no point in keeping a useless hostage. Hence, handing her over was of no loss to him. He lost this round, but all he could do now was to re-plan his strategy. There was no need to mourn his loss.

After experiencing the uncertainty of his position as Crown Prince earlier, Liang Yuan's mentality had undergone a major change.

"Today's incident is no big deal. There's no need to fight over. The appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea is much more important. My father and the Grand Advisor had already made sufficient preparations. If the Celestial Sect of Wonders were to interfere now, then they would suffer major losses. Then, I can take my revenge"

After the Spiritual Conference of the Kunlun Mountains was over, he went back to visit Liang Pan. Then, he discovered many things that he did not know about earlier. This gave him a new sense of confidence.

Zhu Yi sat in the hall as he talked normally with Liang Yuan. It was as if nothing had happened.

As he talked to Liang Yuan, Zhu Yi thought, "East Heaven's Gate? I have never heard of this sect Based on its name, could it be related to the Heaven's Gate that was destroyed in the Antiquity Age? East Heaven's Gate, it appears to be located in the far east. Has the Heaven's Gate been revived?"

"The far east, that refers to the East Sea. Looking at it now, we may meet them on our voyage to the East Sea."

Zhu Yi smiled slightly and said, "That's good too. Before I head back to the Marquis' household, I shall eliminate some of his lieutenants."

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Chapter 715: Our Founder Was Great Too

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After he handed over the matter to Zhu Yi to settle, Lin Feng no longer cared about it. Instead, he calmly rested in a quiet room in the residence.

Far away in Mount Yujing in the Kunlun Mountains, he sat, cross-legged at the top of the Black Heavenly Treasure Tree. Clear light shone from his head and a hole opened in the void. The elements swirled in the void. They were unusually calm.

He looked in the void above his head and the Taijitu appeared on his forehead. It then began to swirl slowly.

As the Taijitu swirled, the teachings of the Dao pulsed through his mind. Finally, a conclusion was derived and Lin Feng's understanding of the Dao increased.

"The Heavenly Classic of the Way's Virtues' 'Two Elements Chapter' is not yet confirmed. This new move appears to between the 'Two Elements Chapter' and the 'Four Appearances Articles'. It won't be derived so easily." Lin Feng was in no rush. "However, by studying this move, if I can fully understand this spell, then I will able to form a bridge between the 'Two Elements Chapter' and the 'Four Appearances Article'. This will better help me master the 'Two Elements Chapter' and progress into the Immortal Soul Second Level. "

Lin Feng calmed himself as he slowly studied. Bright runes began to surface from the Taijitu and appeared in mid-air. Then, they were absorbed by the elements above his head in the void. There, one could feel a powerful presence that seemed to be slowly coming into existence.

In the residence of Zhu Yi, Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar could slowly feel his real body studying and mastering the Dao. He benefitted much from Lin Feng's efforts too as he approached the peak of his current stage.

When Lin Feng himself was in the Aurous Core stage, the Avatar of Ares reached the peak of the Advanced Aurous Core stage. When Lin Feng first formed his soul, the Avatar of Ares was already in the peak of the Advanced Nascent Soul stage.

While the Avatar of Ares was mainly a Martial Way cultivator, it could still use the Heavenly Classic of the Way's Virtues. However, it was not as powerful as Lin Feng using it himself. Even so, when Lin Feng was below the Immortal Soul stage, the Avatar of Ares was normally stronger than he himself.

After Lin Feng entered the Immortal Soul stage, his Avatar of Ares reached the Immortal Soul First Level. However, it became much weaker than Lin Feng's actual body.

However, the Steel Tree Avatar was different. Its cultivation was independent of Lin Feng's. Hence, it was unable to easily reach the Immortal Soul stage like the Avatar of Ares. However, if the Stee Tree Avatar entered the Immortal Soul stage, then it would be stronger than the Avatar of Ares.

In the residence, Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar exhaled and opened his eyes. "Is it Zhu Yi? Come in."

Zhu Yi opened the door and entered. Seeing Lin Feng, he bowed and said, "Master, I've taken care of the matter. Yunsheng's sister, Xu Miaoying, is back. I've checked and noticed that she was clean. Yunsheng is accompanying her as we speak."

Lin Feng smiled and asked, "Xu Miaoying should be a spy that the Great Zhou Empire is cultivating too right. So, why did the Great Zhou not use her as a check against her brother?"

Normally, if Xu Yunsheng and Xu Miaoying were so dependent upon each other, they would have adopted by the intelligence agency of the Great Zhou Empire and after they matured, they would be deployed to do different tasks. That would maximize their utility.

Zhu Yi smiled and said, "Originally, Yunsheng was supposed to go to the Great Qin and Miaoying was planned for something else. However, after Yunsheng joined our sect, Liang Yuan placed spcial emphasis on this matter and hence, tightened his control over Yunsheng. Miaoying was used to control Yunsheng and hence, she was not deployed. Normally, she would be well-treated."

"Was she brainwashed or indoctrinated?" Lin Feng asked.

Earlier, when both of them were young, the Great Zhou Empire treated Xu Miaoying rather well. If they had given her a good environment to grow up in, or tried to seduce her with a guy, then she would become fiercely loyal to the Great Zhou Empire and may even spy on her own brother for them. That was not something impossible.

It was one of the many methods used by intelligence agencies.

Zhu Yi smiled and shook his head, "Xu Miaoying and Xu Yunsheng are extremely close."

Hearing that, Lin Feng smiled and shook his head and said, "It's alright, let the two of them be re-united. With regards to Miaoying's life subsequently, they can make their own choice. If she passes our examination, she can join our sect. If she doesn't, she can go live in the Cloud Mirror City."

"You take charge of the specifics."

Zhu Yi nodded his head and said, "Yes, master."

At this moment, Xiao Yan and the rest came into Lin Feng's room. Upon seeing Zhu Yi, Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Second Junior, while the cultivator surnamed Shao is ordinary in all other aspects, his vanishing spell is exceptional."

"Correct, but it's a pity that it's imperfect. If not, it would have been as good as the Great Void Sect's Elite Vanishing Heaven-Ascending Spell and Flow of Light and Space," replied Zhu Yi affirmatively. "He claimed to be part on the East Heaven's Gate. I wonder if it's related to the Heaven's Gate?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "While the Heaven's Gate was destroyed in the late Antiquity Age, the East Heaven's Gate inherited some of the teachings of the Heaven's Gate to form their own sect."

"The spell he just used is known as the Celestial Spell of Elusiveness. It was the top Vanishing Spell of the Heaven's Gate many years ago. Zhu Yi, you are right. In the Antiquity Age, the Celestial Spell of Elusiveness was no weaker than the Great Void Sect's Heaven-Ascending Spell, Flow of Light and Space and the Mount Shu Sword Sect's Shaoze Sword."

While Lin Feng sat in the quiet room and handed everything over to Zhu Yi to take care of, he too paid attention to what was going on in the residence. Shao Peng's Vanishing Spell naturally caught his attention.

Lin Feng had never seen the real Celestial Spell of Elusiveness, which was a spell taught by the Heaven's Gate. However, as this spell as too famous and too distinct in its form, where a small world made out of emerald light would break through the void, Lin Feng was able to recognize it instantly.

This Vanishing Spell was as fast as the Great Void Sect's Heaven-Ascending Spell and the Flow of Light and Space. However, it was much more explosive and aggressive compared to the Heaven-Ascending Spell and the Flow of Light and Space. Even if the opponent sought to resist, the caster would still be able to force his way through.

However, Zhu Yi was much more powerful than Shao Peng. Coupled with the fact that the Celestial Spell of Elusiveness he cultivated was imperfect, this allow Zhu Yi to catch Shao Peng like an eagle catching a baby chick.

"If this person did not receive the true teaching of the Heaven's Gate, then it would mean that the East Heaven's Gate teachings themselves were incomplete," said Zhu Yi. "Speaking about it, I want to see how an actual spell from the Heaven's Gate will look like."

Lin Feng said, "While the Vanishing Spell may be incomplete, it does not mean that all of its spells are as such. I don't think our voyage to the East Sea will disappoint you, Zhu Yi."

"Let's not talk about your father, the Marquis of Xuanji, who managed to obtain the teachings of the Heaven's Gate and Emperor Tai. If I am correct in my guess, you will have a chance to meet Lady Shao, who caused the death of your mother, in the East Sea. The East Heaven's Gate is there too."

"To be precise, it should be Lady Shao herself."

Zhu Yi furrowed his eyebrows as he said, "Lady Shao? Master, do you mean..."

Lin Feng waved his hand to tell Zhu Yi and Xiao Yan to sit down. Then, he continued saying, "To what I know, the Heaven's Gate supreme mantra, the Great Heavenly Mantra, has a particularly powerful move within it, known as the Mystical Way of the Heavenly Being."

"This mantra can only be cultivated by Immortal Soul stage cultivators. First, one must obtain a high-grade Magic Treasure Embryo with a lot of potential. With it, one can form the avatar of an ordinary mortal."

"The magic treasure represents heaven and the avatar represents Man. Using the body of an ordinary mortal, one can form an Immortal Soul stage magic treasure, incorporating the principle of fusing Heaven and Man. Once the spell had been fully mastered, one can infuse the ordinary mortal avatar and the magic treasure back into one's body, and obtain an extremely powerful mana that has the ability to surpass one's current boundaries."

"Not only would one be able to surpass one's mastery, one would be able to become more powerful than other cultivators in the same stage."

As Lin Feng explained this to them, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang looked at each other. "Master, isn't this too fantastical? While a Nascent Soul stage cultivator cannot even cultivate a magic treasure, an ordinary mortal can..."

"Ultimately, the one who cultivates the magic treasure is still the Immortal Soul stage elder. The ordinary mortal avatar is only a tool for one to perfect this move and cultivate the magic treasure," said Lin Feng with a smile. "This is the special thing about the Heaven's Gate. At its peak, this sect easily rivals the Great Void Sect, so how can it be ordinary? This Mystical Way of the Heavenly Being is only one of the many powerful spells of the Great Heavenly Mantra."

Zhu Yi casted his gaze downwards as he said quietly, "Speaking about it, the Lady Shao in the Marquis of Xuanji's household is just an ordinary mortal avatar?"

Lin Feng said, "This is my guess, but I doubt I'll be wrong."

Yang Qing said in a low voice, "I wonder how much of the Heaven's Gate powers did the East Heaven's Sect manage to inherit? Master, at the its peak, what was the Heaven's Gate level?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "It is much more powerful than us right now. It was able to suppress the Great Thunderclap Temple and the Mount Shu Sword Sect and it was the only one that was able to rival the Great Void Sect. It was a major headache for the last Emperor of Man, the Emperor of Violence. Under the leadership of Heaven's Gate and the Great Void Sect, it overthrew and killed the Emperor of Violence too."

"However, that battle greatly weakened the Heaven's Gate, causing it to be utterly destroyed in the War of the Two Worlds that broke out after."

Lin Feng's voice became extremely soft as he said, "Any sect, no matter how big, will have its ups and downs, its peaks and rock-bottoms. The same sect's power and influence will vary in different eras. It can never remain dominant for too long over its fellow sects in a particular time period."

"Other than the rule of the Emperors of the Man, if we are rank each sect based on its power at its prime, then the Heaven's Gate can be ranked as third in the Divine Lands, right behind the Great Thunderclap Temple and the Great Void Sect. It is much more powerful compared to the Ancient Satanic Sect and the Mount Shu Sword Sect."

Xiao Yan appeared shocked, "The Great Thunderclap Temple?"

Lin Feng chuckled, "Don't be surprised, the founder of the Great Thunderclap Temple is truly exceptional. The peak of this temple was when Buddha started his teachings and his ten disciples began to spread his words."

Hearing that, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang felt their hearts beating faster.

Xiao Yan swallowed and said in a wavering voice, "Isn't that disrespectful to the Virtuous Zen Master? However, according to what you said, the Great Thunderclap Temple had been on a downhill spiral since its very first day. It was strongest when it first established itself and then, everything started going downhill for it."

Lin Feng pretended as if nothing had happened as he nodded his head and said with a smile, "That's right."

Xiao Yan and the rest fell silent. They knew that their master was not saying this for nothing. Instead, he was giving them advice.

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Chapter 716: A Stunning Move!

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As Xiao Yan and the rest contemplated silently, Lin Feng's voice rang once again in the room, "The Great Void Sect's situation is rather different because they have the Supreme Heavenly Mirror. Hence, even when they were at their peak, the Great Thunderclap Temple, the Heaven's Gate, the Ancient Satanic Sect and the Mount Shu Sword Sect did not dare to offend them."

"However, looking at the history of the Great Void Sect itself, their peak should be during the Antiquity Age when the Great Void Holy Man first established the sect together and when he had the Supreme Heavenly Mirror. That was the time when the Great Void Sect was filled with powerful cultivators."

Lin Feng smiled and continued, "Ever since the Great Void Holy Man and the Buddha went to the Death Sea, they disappeared without a trace. While the Great Void Sect was still powerful, they could never replicate the power they had under the Great Void Holy Man. 4000 years ago, the Great Void Sect began to reclaim its former glory, but unfortunately they met with the Hades Emperor, one of the most powerful Holy Demonic Emperors. The resulting war destroyed the Hades Emperor but also greatly weakened the Great Void Sect."

Looking at Xiao Yan and the rest of them, Lin Feng nodded his head and said, "Correct, while the Great Void Sect is still able to exert a powerful presence over the Divine Lands, it is a shadow of its former self."

"The Great Thunderclap Temple followed the same trend. Ever since the Buddha left and the fall of its ten major disciples, it never regained its former glory. 4000 years ago, the Hades Emperor destroyed their most powerful Destiny level magic treasure, Mount Meru. Since then, their luck had run dry."

Lin Feng continued, "During the Primordial Age and the Antiquity Age, the Emperors of Man reigned. While the Great Void Holy Man could start his own dynasty, he did not do so. Instead, he placed the focus of the Great Void Sect on the Barren Expanses."

"For the Buddha, he was actually the second Emperor of Man after the fall of Emperor Tai, Emperor Ru. Emperor Ru reigned for 10 000 years before abdicating and passing the throne to someone else. He himself went and established the Great Thunderclap Temple."

"However, you all know what happened afterwards."

Xiao Yan and the rest slowly digested what Lin Feng had told them about the secrets of the Primordial Age. After a while, Xiao Yan smiled proudly and said, "After we return, I will tell my disciples about what I have just heard."

Zhu Yi, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang all smiled.

Looking at the scene, Lin Feng smiled too as he looked directly at Xiao Yan. "Good, Zhu Yi had settled his matter. How about yours?"

Everyone in the residence fell silent. While Zhu Yi hosted a banquet for the Crown Prince Liang Yuan and his entourage after settling Xu Yunsheng's affair, everyone else rested in their respective rooms. Only Xiao Yan went out once and he just returned.

Xiao Yan said, "I went to Jingzhou, which is in the West of the Great Zhou Empire. I did not manage to obtain more secretive news but I did get something."

"The crux of the issue is related to the fathers of Tang Jun and Lei Jie."

The Lei Family of the Great Qin Empire, which had been one of the Four Big Families of the Great Qin, chose to betray the Great Qin Empire and join the Great Zhou Empire after the Battle at Xiling City.

The Great Zhou Empire, which had was removing the power of the sects within its territories as well as the power of hereditary families, welcomed the Lei Family with open arms. Today, the Lei Family had settled down in the Jingzhou and once began to exert their influence.

The news Xiao Yan went to investigate was related to Tang Jun, who had just joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Tang Jun and the Lei Jie, an upcoming member of the Lei Family, shared physical facial resemblances. Looking at them, people suspected if they were related.

Coupled with the fact that the head of the Lei Family had gone up to Lin Feng to request a favor, Lin Feng, Xiao Yan and the rest easily deduced the origins of Tang Jun.

The Heart-Revealing Steps could only reveal the inner demons of a person but it would not extract and reveal his memories. Hence, Tang Jun had no ulterior purpose in mind when he request to join Lin Feng's sect. Concealing his identity may be because of privacy concerns.

Hence, before Xiao Yan left Mount Yujing, he had a talk with Tang Jun over this problem. Tang Jun did not hide anything from him as he told his origin story to Xiao Yan clearly and truthfully. However, what he knew was still limited.

Hence, Tang Jun's name should have been Lei Jun by right. He could claim descent from the head of the Lei Family, Lei Lie. However, in terms of blood, his surname was Tang. His father, Tang Wenhua, married into the Lei Family and joined the Lei Family. That was why he changed his name to Lei Wenhua.

Tang Wenhua and Tang Jun's mother had one child shortly after marriage. The child was raised from young under the tutelage of the Lei Family. After birth, he displayed extraordinary amount of talent He was able to cultivate the Nine Qi True Thunder Form and the thunder-type mantra of the Lei Family. It was as if the Heavens had given a prodigy to the Lei Family

That was Tan Jun's biological brother, Lei Jie.

However, while Lei Jie and Tang Jun were biological brothers, the fortunes of life did not shine fairly down on everyone. Lei Jie displayed an extraordinary and stunning amount of talent since young. If not for Shi Tianyi above him, he would have been the most eye-catching upcoming prodigy of the Great Qin Empire.

However, Tan Jun was much more ordinary. Since young, he showed no special power and unfortunately, something awkward happened right after birth. His father, Tang Wenhua, who changed his surname after joining the Lei Family, disappeared after stealing a treasure of the Lei Family.

This infuriated everyone in the Lei Family, including the head of the Lei Family, Lei Lie.

Lei Jie's extraordinary talents since young caused him to be well-treated in the family. Even though his father committed such a heinous act, it did not affect him that much

In other words, right after Tang Jun was borne, every single hatred and resentment was direct to him. Alone, he suffered a tempest that should have been shared between two people.

Hence, to Tang Jun, there was no sense of kinship between Lei Jie and him.

Since young, Lei Jie had viewed Tang Jun as a stain on his records. Lei Jie's greatest shame was this biological brother of his who came from the same father

Tang Jun understood Lei Jie's mentality perfectly. His own existence continually reminded the prodigy of the Lei Family that your real surname was not Lei, but Tang instead. Furthermore, you had a thief of a father.

Lei Jie treated Tang Jun badly and Tang Jun reciprocated in kind. Half of his sufferings all these were related to Lei Jie.

For many people who wanted to get close to Lei Jie, the easiest way to do so was to bully Tang Jun.

Tang Jun was hard-headed but he was not rash. After he bided his time in the Lei Family for a long while, he left the Lei Family and decided to make a name for himself outside

The Lei Family did not care much about hi. As long as Tang Jun did not flaunt his descent and smudge the name of the Lei Family, they were happy to leave him be

However, when Tang Jun was on his own outside, his body suddenly underwent a complete transformation. His normal body suddenly turned into one of Natural Fire-Type Entity and he also possessed the Fire Lord Body. In other words, his body was one of the most suitable bodies for the cultivation of Fire-type spells.

Careful calculations would show that it was even stronger than Lei Jie's Nine Qi True Tunder Form.

Tang Jun himself was surprised at this result but delighted too. However, he was not interested in returning to the Lei Family. Instead, he felt a sense of goodwill towards the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Hence, when the Celestial Sect of Wonders had another sect-opening ceremony, he came forth to join.

Tang Jun's transformation caught the attention of the Lei Family too. They too wished that they would be able to reclaim him, but their attitudes to him were strange.

They treated him like an escaped fugitive rather than a talent to be wooed.

While this attitude aroused Tang Jun's suspicion, it made the Lei Family repulsive to him

"According to what Tang Jun had said, the sudden transformation of his body was because of the former residence of his father, Tang Wenhua," said Xiao Yan. "In that house, there was a spell formation. When others stepped on it, it did not react. It only reacted when Tang Jun stepped on it. Then, his body changed."

"However, after that time, the spell formation appeared to lost all its powers. When Tang Jun stepped on it again, nothing happened."

Li Yuanfang nodded his head and said, "This spell formation was only a catalyst. Tang Jun himself had something special inside him but it was dormant."

Yang Qing said in a low voice, "This special ability was able to deceive even the Nascent Soul stage and Immortal Soul stage elders of the Lei Family. It is truly special."

Xiao Yan opened his mouth and said, "Correct, I believe that the crux of the issue is with the father of Lei Jie and Tang Jun, Tang Wenhua. However, he had disappeared without a trace."

"My trip to Jingzhou brought me in contact with members of the Lei Family. I can confirm that the Lei Family too was searching on a huge scale for Tang Wenhua. Their desire to catch Tang Jun, in my opinion, stems from a desire to catch Tang Wenhua himself. They also believe that they could trace Tang Wenhua's whereabouts from Tang Jun's body." Zhu Yi thought about for a while and then, he looked at Lin Feng and said, "Master, I have a guess."

Lin Feng smiled and asked, "Do you suspect that Tang Jun's Fire Lord Body and Lei Jie's Nine Qi True Thunder Form are related to Tang Wenhua."

Zhu Yi nodded and replied, "Master is wise indeed. I believe that's the case. While the Nine Qi True Thunder Form is rare, it existed before. Hence, its appearance cannot said to be super rare. However, for a Fire Lord Body and a Nine Qi True Thunder Form to appear in a pair of siblings, it is way too coincidental."

Lin Feng smiled and said nothing.

He could not blame the Lei Family for being so anxious. He knew from the system that Tang Jun's Innate Ability was solid 9. The Fire Lord Body ranked in the same tier as Yang Qing's Balanced Yin Yang Form, Zhou Yuncong's Yang-Incinerating Entity and Luo Qingwu's Pure Yin Entity.

Lei Jie's Nine Qi True Thunder Form was in the same category. If something like this could be created artificially, the Great Void Sect would go crazy.

Improving one's calibre through training and herbs was one thing, but the ability to forge a powerful entity, like the Fire Lord Body or the Nine Qi True Thunder Form, was truly a stunning move!

"I believe that there are some difficult restrictions. If not, Tang Wenhua would have been able to rule the Grand Celestial World. Regardless, he is still someone with good ideas."

Lin Feng tapped on his armrest and looked at Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the rest. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Relax, if I am right, the crux doesn't lie with Tang Wenhua."

Xiao Yan and the rest were shocked. Then, they fell silent and after a long while an expression of realization dawned on their faces. They nodded their heads and said, "Master is right. We thought incorrectly."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Hence, for this matter, we shall observe its developments quietly. After all, the initiative is with us."

He stood up and placed his hands behind his back. As he walked out of the room, he said, "Go and pack your stuff. Yunsheng's matter had been settled. We will head next to the East Sea and prepare ourselves for the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea."

As he exited the room, he looked into the night sky and said worriedly, "The Great Zhou Empire appeared too sure of itself. I wonder what preparations had they made to inspire such a level of confidence."

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Chapter 717: An Illegal Occupier

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Emerald waves rolled in the East Sea as a bright, golden light dazzled the never-ending sea. Watching the morning sun rose from the horizon, Lin Feng and company had arrived on the mountain.

The group of them sat on Jieyu and the Kui Cow King and flew in the skies above the sea. Looking at the ripples on the sea, he smiled and said, "Earlier, I had only seen the icy North Polar Sea. Looking at this now is an entirely different experience."

Lin Feng said, "Heavens make many different sceneries, each with their own unique aspect."

Li Yuanfang lowered his head to look at the Kui Cow King and said, "Senior Kui Cow King, on the East Sea, are there any major powers or powerful cultivators that we should be aware of?"

"Because of geographical reasons, they are all limited by the Great Zhou Empire. There are very few cultivators and sects in the East Sea, but because of its size the Great Zhou Empire does not exert such a tight control over this place."

"One of the sects that you must pay attention is the Luofu Mystical Island. It is the strongest sect in the East Sea," the Kui Cow King paused for a while before continuing, "As for the East Heaven's Gate, I don't know much about it. To what I know, the Luofu Mystical Island is the strongest power on the East Sea."

"The Luofu Holy Man is a powerful independent cultivator. Many years ago, he reached the Immortal Soul Third Level and is one of the rare top cultivation figures like Zhuge Wanqiu's father, Zhuge Zhan. He occupied the Luofu Mystical Island but he has not created a sect. Instead, he allowed other cultivators and even ordinary mortals to inhabit the island."

The Kui Cow King added, "Legend has it that the Luofu Holy Man and Yan Nanlai, the current sect leader of the Great Void Sect, have deep ties"

"The Luofu Holy Man is just and fair. Every time the cultivators of the East Sea have a dispute, they would ask him to be the arbitrator. The Great Zhou Empire too treats him with respect."

As he listened, Lin Feng looked at the sea and asked, "Where is the Luofu Mystical Island?"

The Kui Cow King replied, "To the north of the East Sea. It's located near the Inter-World Passage between the Divine Lands and the Barren Expanses. It is also very close to the entrance to the Ying Sea. It can be said to be a major intersection and also a conflict-ridden area. If not for the power of the Luofu Holy Man, it may be hard to him to dominate the area and protect those under him."

Xiao Yan laughed softly and said, "It appears that even though the Luofu Holy Man has not submitted to the Great Zhou Empire, his relationship with the Great Zhou isn't too bad. It is similar to how the Huo Family helps the Great Qin Empire look after its southern territories."

The Kui Cow King said, "Yes, it's similar to that. When the cultivators of the Great Zhou Empire come into conflict with the cultivators of the East Sea, the Luofu Holy Man may intervene and dispense justice. His verdict is respected by all and if the matter isn't too serious, the Great Zhou Empire will let it be."

When others heard it, they nodded their heads. That's the spirit shown by the Luofu Holy Man, an Immortal Soul Third Level cultivator.

It was rare for an independent cultivator to achieve such a high level. For them to reach such a high level of mastery, it was difficult and every single powerful independent cultivator had his own signature moves.

This was because many independent cultivators kept a low profile. They did not fight and squabble like the major sects and hence, while it was rare for them to produce a powerful cultivator from their midst, they had longer lifespan.

Many extraordinary independent cultivators who chose to create their own sects often did well too. However, because of personal reasons, many chose not to.

After all, many founders of the current sects in the Divine Lands could be labelled as independent cultivators before they formed their own sects too.

However, it was difficult for lower-tiered independent cultivators to prove themselves, much more difficult than disciples of a particular sect. However, every single independent cultivator who had created a name for himself by reaching either Aurous Core, Nascent Soul or the Immortal Soul stage were special in their own rights.

The Kui Cow King continued, "Other than the Luofu Holy Man, the many other cultivators of the East Sea are mainly independent cultivators. They each occupy an island brimming with spiritual energy or an underwater cave and they do not talk to each other much."

"As for the Great Zhou Empire, many independent cultivators submit to them to a certain degree. They have to listen to some of the orders passed by the Great Zhou Empire but still, they maintain a high degree of autonomy. Some prouder ones who did not care so much about the Great Zhou Empire met unpleasant fates."

Zhu Yi asked, "What about the Vast Sea Sword Sect?"

The Kui Cow King answered, "The Vast Sea Sword Sect resided to the south of the East Sea. However, the Vast Sea Sword Sect and the Great Zhou Empire have similar strategies. Recently, they spent the bulk of their energy focusing on the mainland while maintaining just enough energy on the East Sea to ensure that their interests there are not compromised. Hence, many cultivators of the East Sea don't care much about them."

As Lin Feng listened, he said with a smile, "They did not care so much about it before. Now, their attention is likely to return to it."

The Kui Cow King said, "My lord is right."

Jieyu and Kui Cow King carried the group on their backs as they flew. As the Kui Cow King navigated, he chuckled and said, "My lord, my old house, Mount Liubo, is to the east of here."

Lin Feng smiled and asked, "Oh? I wonder if there are still members of your tribe there."

The Kui Cow King replied, "When our owner left Mount Liubo, my entire tribe went with him to the mainland. However, master has a medicine patch on the island. As it's hard to transplant these herbs, he left some people in charge there."

"Other than that, other than us the Kui Cows, there are another group of demons there who lived with our master and learned from him. They are the Spiritual Sea Horses. While our tribe left with our master, they stayed behind to help him take care of the island."

Lin Feng said nonchalantly, "If that's the case, let's go there for a visit. At least we will have a base for our expedition to the Ying Sea."

The Kui Cow King led the way as everyone headed east. Soon, a small island entered everyone's sight.

Lin Feng arched his eyebrows and asked the Kui Cow King, "Does the Flowing Waves Holy Man cultivate the Gui Water Yin Thunder Spell? It appears different from your mantra."

The Kui Cow King paused too in shock. He noticed something strange as he walked forward. As he sensed the flow of spiritual energy, he finally understood what Lin Feng meant. His cow eyes widened in rage.

"Someone occupied master's Mount Liubo and laid a spell formation over it. They changed the flow of spiritual energy on the island."

The Kui Cow King breathed heavily, "What is the old sea horse smoking? How can he allow someone to occupy master's Mount Liubo?"

Angrily, he rushed towards Mount Liubo. As he approached, he came close to the spell formation near the island. The red in his eyes dimmed slightly as he said, "This spell formation... is cast by an Immortal Soul stage cultivator? If that's the case, I can't blame the old sea horse."

Lin Feng looked calmly at the island and shook his head, "This illegal occupier appears to have left for now. He is not there."

He extended his palm and made a slicing action, splitting apart the formation out of the island. However, he did not leave any trace of himself. While the caster of the spell formation was mentally linked to his spell formation, with Lin Feng's Fences of Heaven, he had no inkling of what had just happened.

"Go, enter," said Lin Feng as if nothing had happened. "Clear the island and we will wait for the person to return."

"Do what you must and don't fear provoking him. Scare him till he does not dare to return anymore. He will know nothing. After the island is cleared, wait patiently for his return."

Lin Feng and the rest got off the backs of the Kui Cow King and Jieyu. The Kui Cow King rushed towards the island and Jieyu, who wanted to perform well in front of Lin Feng, went ahead. Baiguang did not do anything. Instead, she moved behind her husband and prepared herself.

Soon, curses could be heard from the island, "Who dares to trespass the mountain of the Freshwater Holy Man?"

From the pulsation of his spiritual energy, it appeared that the opponent was a Intermediate Nascent Soul stage cultivator. He flew from the island and was clad in black robes. He stared at the Kui Cow King angrily.

The Kui Cow King's voice was like a powerful thunder that resounded through the nine heavens, "The Freshwater Holy Man? Hmph!"

"Earlier, he listened to the lectures by my master and received instructions from my master. Only then did he reach the Immortal Soul stage. Now, he dares to occupy my master's Mount Liubo! Shameless!"

The Kui Cow King bellowed and thunder crackled in the skies above. Lightning turned in a circle as it charged towards his opponent.

The person was shocked upon seeing the Kui Cow King. He was not scared of the return of the Flowing Waves Holy Man but instead, it was because he thought that the Kui Cow King had joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders.

Thinking about it, he did not dare hesitate. He performed a gesture with his hands and bellowed, "Rise!"

Dozens of streams of Demonic Energy rose and were all concentrated on his body.

The Kui Cow King observed carefully and was even more enraged. The source of the Demonic Energy came from the his former comrades, the Spiritual Sea Horses.

These Spiritual Sea Horses did not bend the knee to their enemy but instead, they were controlled by some secret spell by someone. They were forced to become his pawns and right now, their Demonic Energy were channelled to someone else.

After obtaining the Demonic Energy of the Spiritual Sea Horses, the Nascent Soul stage cultivator's mana increased exponentially. He was almost able to challenge an Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

However, he did not increase his own power to battle the Kui Cow King as he shouted, "We can discuss it slowly! These Spiritual Sea Horses had restrictions placed upon them by my master. If these restrictions are triggered, they may die."

The Kui Cow King almost laughed in anger, "Well done, you are taking hostages now."

The disciple of the Freshwater Holy Man smiled and said, "Please don't get angry, Kui Cow King. Now, you have joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders. I don't want to battle with you but I want to leave a path for myself."

He looked at Jieyu and Baiguang and said, "Allow me to leave the island, that is my only request."

Baiguang said coldly, "If you have fled immediately, we may not have pursued you since there's no enmity between us. However, since you have used such a despicable move, could it be that you did something unforgivable?"

The Intermediate Nascent Soul stage cultivator was shocked. Before he could reply, a Demonic Commander stage Spiritual Sea Horse under his control shouted, "Kui Cow King, don't listen to his lies! He massacred many members of my tribe and his hands are stained with blood. Even the kids master left behind to look after the medicine patch were killed by him!"

"Stop talking so much!" The Intermediate Nascent Soul stage cultivator said coldly. Instantly, the Demonic Commander stage Spiritual Sea Horse whimpered.

The cultivator no longer cared about him. Instead, he looked at the Kui Cow King and said in a low voice, "Kui Cow King, now you have seen that the 64 Spiritual Sea Horses are under my control. I can promise you their lives, but you must let me leave and not pursue me."

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Chapter 718: Biting the Hand that Once Fed You

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The Kui Cow King opened his eyes and leered at his opponent. Thunder roared in the skies above his head and it was clear that he was at the peak of his rage. "Liang Hong, you once studied with your master under my master. Today, not only have you occupied his Mount Liubo, you killed the child he left behind! Earlier, how can I have not seen through you, you heartless ingrate!"

The Intermediate Nascent Soul stage cultivator called Liang Hong had a deeply unpleasant expression on his face. He said coldly, "The Flowing Waves Holy Man had long left this island. How can we leave such a prime real estate empty? By occupying it, it's better than letting it go to waste."

"The death of the child under the Flowing Waves Holy Man is not my fault too. He was rude and insulted my master, hence I punished him."

Inside his heart, he feared what was to come. The Freshwater Holy Man occupied the Flowing Wave Holy Man's abode because the former had reached the Immortal Soul stage. Furthermore, there was no news about the Flowing Wave Holy Man. No one knew where he had gone. Only then did he dare to occupy the abode.

However, the Freshwater Holy Man and his disciple were cruel indeed. Had they just chased the child and the Spiritual Sea Horses away, it would have still been fine. However, they enslaved a group of Spiritual Sea Horses and imprisoned them with their own spells and turned them into weapons.

The Spiritual Sea Horse King, out of consideration for the members of his tribe, submitted in humiliation. However, the child whom the Flowing Waves Holy Man had kept around earlier had a stronger personality and a sharp tongue. He infuriated Liang Hong, who then killed him.

After he heard that the Kui Cow King and his tribe had joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders, the Freshwater Holy Man and Liang Hong felt uneasy. However, they thought about it for a while, they were still unwilling to leave Mount Liubo. Instead, they tried their best to seal themselves off.

They lived in relative stability for a few years. Hence, the two of them began to lower their guard. In the end, the Freshwater Holy Man decided to leave the abode and leave Liang Hong in charge. He did not expect the Kui Cow King to return then.

What was worse was the fact that Liang Hong heard no news about it at all. The spell formation of the island did not reach too. When he realized, the Kui Cow King was already before him. He could neither flee nor pretend he was not involved.

What was even worse was that Liang Hong could not contact his master, the Freshwater Holy Man. The entire Mount Liubo appeared to have been cut off from the outside world, sending chills down his spine.

The Freshwater Holy Man was never good at Vanishing Spells. Liang Hong feared that if he were to escape. The Kui Cow King would pursue him after he heard about what had happened from the Spiritual Sea Horses. If he met with a fast cultivator, his escape would have been even more difficult. Only then did he grit his teeth and hold the Spiritual Sea Horses hostages.

He stared at the Kui Cow King and said, "I can't do anything since you have joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders. However, let me escape. If not, we will all die."

"The Kui Cows and the Spiritual Sea Horses are good friends for many generations. You and the Spiritual Sea Horse King are close friends too. If I remember correctly, you watched the 64 Spiritual Sea Horses currently under my control grow up."

Jieyu, on the other side, revealed his true form as a humongous black dragon. His voice brimmed with a thick dragon aura, which was more awe-inspiring than the Kui Cow King, and he said, "Heh, do you really have no shame?"

Liang Hong continued without any sign of relenting, "Do you belong to the Celestial Sect of Wonders too? I pray for your understanding. As long as you let go, I won't injure a single Spiritual Sea Horse."

"At any time, you can't even injure a single hair on their back." Then, a quiet calm voice rang. A purple-robed scholarly young man appeared behind Jieyu. It was Zhu Yi.

Liang Hong widened his eyes in shock. His eyes betrayed a look of helplessness.

While the many independent cultivators of the East Sea were isolated from each other, they still paid a great deal of attention to the major events of the Divine Lands. They too knew about up and coming figures, for fear that their disciples may accidentally come into conflict with any one of them.

Jade Letters that could record a person's physical appearance were hard to forge and very rare. Ordinary independent cultivators may not be able to obtain them but for powerful Nascent Soul stage cultivators like Liang Hong, they had their ways. The Celestial Sect of Wonders was one of the more eye-catching rising powers these few years and Liang Hong had seen the pictures of all of its core members.

Including the second immediate disciple, Zhu Yi.

To be precise, as the East Sea bordered the Great Zhou Empire, the most noticeable figure of the Celestial Sect of Wonders in the East Sea, other than Lin Feng himself, was Zhu Yi, who was famous throughout the Great Zhou Empire.

Before Liang Hong could speak, Zhu Yi shook his head and said, "If you did not repay your gratitude in full, that was still fine. However, you bit the very hand that fed you. For scum like you, there's no point in keeping you alive."

With that, he extended his right hand and opened his palms. Streams of black and white lines flew out and turned into a huge world.

The world took the shape of a spiritual altar that looked like a mandala.

Bright, eye-piercing light intersected with pitch-black dark lines and formed something that resembled the starry night sky. Together, they formed an independent small world.

It was Zhu Yi's Great Boundaries of the Celestial Light and Darkness Mandala which immediately enveloped Liang Hong.

Liang Hong tried to use his special spells but discovered, to his shock, that he was completely cut off from the Spiritual Sea Horses outside.

The Spiritual Sea Horses on Mount Liubo were shocked too. Many of them had strong personalities and this time, they did not mind sacrificing themselves to ensure a victory for the Kui Cow King. No one would have thought that Liang Hong would have been so easily captured by Zhu Yi.

He could not even kill these Spiritual Sea Horses any more, let alone retaliate.

The first Spiritual Sea Horse to speak was the Demonic Commander from earlier on. He stared blankly at Zhu Yi and then at the Kui Cow King and asked, "Cow King, who... who is this senior?"

Kui Cow King replied, "This is the second disciple of the Master of the Celestial Sect, Zhu Yi."

The group of Spiritual Sea Horses appeared to have just woken up from a bad dream. They rushed up to Zhu Yi and Jieyu and paid their respect

Till now, they were still feeling unreal. Just a moment ago, they were enslaved by someone else and their lives were no longer in their control. In the next instant, they regained their freedom. This made them think as if they were in a dream.

Under the control of the Freshwater Holy Man and Liang Hong, these Spiritual Sea Horses were cut off from the world. They did not know about many things and the Kui Cow King had to explain everything to them.

After he finished his explanation, he asked, "Where is the old sea horse?"

The Demonic Commander stage Spiritual Sea Horse said in sorrow and rage, "For us, our father became the steed of the of the Freshwater Holy Man."

The Kui Cow King brimmed with rage. Together with the Spiritual Sea Horse King, they studied under the Flowing Waves Holy Man and also venerated him as their master. Their relationship was very good and while he knew that this old friend had a fair temperament, he was very resolute on the inside. For him to be held hostage like this, the Kui Cow King could imagine in his old friend's heart.

"No rush, we will wait for him here," Zhu Yi slowly tried triggered the collapse of his Great Boundaries of the Celestial Light and Darkness Mandala, which resembled doomsday to Liang Hong inside it. He no longer dared to resist as he truthfully told them what had happened.

According to him, the Freshwater Holy Man would return soon.

With the help of Lin Feng's Fences of Heaven, everything that had happened on Mount Liubo was cut off from the outside world. Even if the Freshwater Holy Man left some sort of powerful spells on the island, he would not discover anything amiss.

Lin Feng and Xiao Yan landed on the island. Using his heel, Lin Feng poked the ground underneath and said with a smile, "Cultivating the Gui Water Yin Thunder Spell, interesting indeed. I wonder if it's possible to call up the Black Gui Thunder Water. If that's possible, I would like to see it."

On the other side, Jieyu and Baiguang took on their human forms as they talked by the side.

"Dear, I remember that the Inter-world Passage in the East Sea will lead to the Barren Expanses. It appears to be near the territory of the Purple Sea Dragon King?" Jieyu asked his wife, Baiguang, who nodded and replied, "Yes, indeed."

The Purple Sea Dragon King was a powerful demon famous in the Barren Expanses. The more active Demonic Saints of the demons were collectively known as the Ten Demonic Saints and the Purple Sea Dragon King was one of them. Together with the Heavenly Charms Grand Sage and the Golden Roc Grand Sage, he was one of the top three most powerful demons.

However, the Purple Sea Dragon King was rather calm and he preferred to do things in a more subtle fashion. Hence, compared to the other Demonic Saints, he was not as well-known.

However, even the Heavenly Charms Grand Sage did not dare to underestimate him, not only because he himself was extremely powerful, but also because the Purple Sea Dagon King was one of the leaders of the dragons. He represented the interests of the Immemorial Celestial Dragon, who resided deep in the Black Sea, in the Barren Expanses.

The Immemorial Celestial Dragon was like the Phoenix; they did not show themselves very often and hence, rarely participated in the wars between Man and Demons. However, neither human cultivators nor demons dared to underestimate their influence.

Baiguang said softly, "Many demons who headed over to the Divine Lands through the Inter-World Passage of the East Sea are under the command of the Purple Sea Dragon King. Many of them are dragons."

"Perhaps other demons borrowed the territory of the Purple Sea Dragon King. I heard that the ties between the Golden Roc Grand Sage and the Purple Sea Dragon King are quite good. The demons under their command are often in contact with one another."

Jieyu said, "My lord asked you to come along with me to the East Sea. He said that it would be something fateful too, could it be..."

Baiguang fell silent for a while and then said, "Both of us belong to Great Void Sect Dragon Pond, if we meet the dragons of the Barren Expanses it may be slightly awkward. Perhaps we should listen to Master Lin's instructions."

As she said that, Lin Feng said, "I'm here."

From afar, the space split open a young man clad in black appeared. His face was dark and his lips thin. He had a high nose ridge and arcane spell runes were imprinted on his nose.

His expression was normal until he saw Lin Feng and the rest on the island. Immediately, an ugly expression crossed his face. That was because the restrictions he placed on the island were still intact till now, as if no one had touched them.

This was the Freshwater Holy Man, who occupied the former abode of the Flowing Waves Holy Man. He swept the group with his gaze and when he saw the Kui Cow King, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang, his expression got even uglier.

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Chapter 719: Utter Humiliation

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Liang Hong recognized Zhu Yi with a single glance and the Freshwater Holy Man was no different. When he saw the Kui Cow King with Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi and the rest, he became crystal clear about the situation at hand.

However, when he swept his gaze over them, he did not see Lin Feng. He sighed in relief

While Xiao Yan and the rest were famous at that moment, the Freshwater Holy Man was ultimately still an Immortal Soul stage cultivator. Facing them, he was confident.

In any other point of time, he would not dare to provoke the Celestial Sect of Wonders. He could have left at any moment.

However, now, he could not bear to leave. A magic treasure that he was almost done cultivating was still on Mount Liubo. That was many years of hard work which he could not bear to abandon.

For cultivators, particularly high-level ones, they all had their own niche areas. However, faced with powerful sects, other than manpower, their other major disadvantage was that it was too difficult for them to forge their own magic treasures.

The Freshwater Holy Man occupied the Flowing River Holy Man's territory partially because of his desire to tap on the spiritual energy here to cultivate his magic treasure. Now he was a step away from having his own magic treasure and he was extremely reluctant to give it up now.

"With that talisman, I will leave after taking the magic treasure. Before the Master of the Celestial Sect arrives, I would have hidden myself in the Ying Sea. All he can do then is to watch and sigh." The Freshwater Holy Man appeared to have made up his mind.

He did not say anything. Looking at Zhu Yi, Xiao Yan and the rest, he did not even ask where did his disciple, Liang Hong, go. He pointed with his finger and thousands of black balls of thunder flew towards Mount Liubo.

Every single ball of thunder carried with itself a crazy amount of mana. However, unlike thunderstorm in the heavens, it brimmed with a dark, terrifying Yin power rather than a resilient, Yang power.

Looking at this scene, Xiao Yan's gaze turned icy-cold. From his back, two fiery, pure gold wings extended and embers danced on them like golden radiances.

His entire body lifted off the ground and turned into a pure gold, Blood Red Sparrow as he flew in the sky

With a single punch, he destroyed many Gui Water Yin Thunder. When the Yin Thunder was destroyed, it did not make a single sound. However, a violent and explosive power comparable to the thunderstorms in the heaven rushed towards Xiao Yan.

Treasure light suddenly shone from the top of Xiao Yan's head as a black tomb-shaped plaque appeared. It began to give off bright light and completely stopped the terrifying power of the Yin Thunder.

At the same time, Xiao Yan's body exploded with energy. The Grand Sun Primordial Flame danced about in his body and permeated through every orifice, turning his entire body golden.

In the next instant, Xiao Yan's wings flapped like a bird and instantly, they disappeared off his back and charged through the terrifying formations of ten thousand thunder balls and appeared right before the Freshwater Holy Man!

Even though he was facing an Immortal Soul stage cultivator, Xiao Yan showed no fear. He continued to attack bravely.

The Freshwater Holy Man laughed coldly as a countless number of black thunder balls surrounded his body and protected him.

Looking at that, Xiao Yan too laughed and with his two arms, he punched out many times. His punches were like rainwater in a thunderstorm as they bombarded the thunder balls. With a single punch, he broke through the Yin Thunder and reduced the protective shield of Gui Water and Yin Thunder the Freshwater Holy Man used by half.

Golden fire continued to explode in the sky, turning half the sky and the vast sea golden.

The smile on the face of the Freshwater Holy Man disappeared as his face turned dark. Expressionless, he looked at Xiao Yan.

"I heard that this person killed many Nascent Soul stage cultivators as an Advanced Aurous Core stage cultivator, including Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivators. He is truly exceptional."

Right before Xiao Yan destroyed his Yin Thunder, he used his mind to reconfigure everything. Now, they lined up together and resembled a black ocean.

When Xiao Yan saw this black ocean, alarm bells went off in his head.

As the black ocean came into contact with the Divine Token of the Five Thrones on his head, explosions that were as rapid as firecrackers could be heard.

Xiao Yan swept through everything with his supernatural awareness and noticed that while the so-called 'ocean' before him was as vast as the actual ocean, the 'water' in it did not roar but instead, crackle like electricity!

This black ocean was entirely made out of fierce and explosive electricity!

Thunder was the most explosive force that existed in the world. Now, it had been turned into water, the gentlest and softest power in the world!

On Mount Liubo, Lin Feng looked at the scene interestedly and nodded his head, "He did master the Black Gui Thunder Water. Interesting."

Xiao Yan, who was surrounded by the black ocean, did not panic. Roaring, an Jade Green Dragon billowing black smoke came out of his body as it wrapped itself around him.

The black fog Jade Green Dragon was like an illusion in the fog. It twisted and turned and with the Divine Token of the Five Thrones, it resisted the Black Gui Thunder Water. The black fog Jade Green Dragon rushed out and swallowed the opponent's thunder water.

As the Jade Green Dragon swallowed more and more thunder water, its own powers increased too.

The eyelids of the Freshwater Holy Man fluttered as he analyzed the black fog surrounding the Jade Green Dragon. Then, he realized that it was actually a strange fire.

"The Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze?!" While the Freshwater Holy Man lived in the East Sea, he had been around for a few thousand years. He knew about the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze, one of the Seven Legendary Primordial Fires. However, he did not expect Xiao Yan to master that too.

"Wait a moment, I heard that this person have the Nefarious Spectral Primordial Fire, the Grand Sun Primordial Flame, the Pure Yang Primordial Fire and the Nanming Primordial Fire. However, now he has the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze too? How many primordial fires does he actually have? Could it be that all Seven Legendary Primordial Fires are in the control of the Celestial Sect of Wonders?" The Freshwater Holy Man felt as if what he had known for the past thousand years was being turned upside-down. "Let's not talk about seven, it shouldn't even be possible for him to have five! How did he not get incinerated by all these primordial fires?"

While he was shocked, he did not slacken in his attack. While he had never seen the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze, he had some understanding of it too. As he watched his Black Gui Thunder Water being reduced into fuel for the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze, which burned even brighter, he did not retreat but instead, increased his offence.

The black ocean made out of thunder enveloped the heavens and the sea below like a tsunami.

If it were an inexperienced cultivator, he would have feared the special abilities of the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze and dared not do anything else. However, the Freshwater Holy Man's analysis of the situation was accurate. No matter what, he was still an Immortal Soul stage cultivator whose powers exceeded Xiao Yan's.

While the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze was powerful, Xiao Yan's Intermediate Nascent Soul stage mastery of the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze was still limited. It was impossible for him to swallow all of the Freshwater Holy Man's thunder water.

The Freshwater Holy Man tried to overpower him and borrowed upon the vast amount of thunder water to exceed the amount that Xiao Yan's Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze could take in. Doing so, he sought to break through the defence of the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze and directly threatened his Divine Token of the Five Thrones, and then Xiao Yan himself. The extra thunder water that was ingested could be seen as funerary offerings for Xiao Yan!

However, while he was decisive, Xiao Yan was no laggard too. The Divine Token of the Five Thrones protected him and the Jade Green Dragon that was formed from the Heavenly Apocalyptic Blaze rushed forward while the Grand Sun Primordial Flame, which had turned into a Blood Red Sparrow, merged with Xiao Yan himself and turned in a streak of red light. Together, Xiao Yan managed to escape from the area covered by the black thunder ocean.

In the sky, Xiao Yan's laughter rang, "Excellent! Other than my fellow disciples, I can rarely find such a fun opponent to battle against in my Nascent Soul stage!"

Xiao Yan stopped laughing and he stood firmly in the void. The milk-white Pure Yang Primordial Fire on his forehead began to spread. While it was not as wide as the Freshwater Holy Man, it was just as powerful.

In the sea of white fire, other than the Blood Red Sparrow and the Jade Green Dragon, there were also the forms of White Tiger and Xuanwu. It was truly a startling sight that made the Freshwater Holy Man, an Immortal Soul stage cultivator, look on solemnly.

Xiao Yan retracted his smile and his gaze turned icy-cold. He looked straight at the Freshwater Holy Man and said, "However, while you may be an Immortal Soul stage cultivator, you are a heartless ingrate and a scum. Keeping you alive in this world is an utter humiliation."

The Freshwater Holy Man's expression was nonchalant as he turned to look at Zhu Yi, who had been quietly watching the fight without interfering.

He did not care about the Kui Cow King and Baiguang. Yang Qing and Li Yuanfang may be Lin Feng's immediate disciples but they were still in their Aurous Core stage. He did not care much about them too.

Miao Shihao and Jieyu were in their Advanced Nascent Soul stage and Advanced Demonic Lord stage and they had exceptional battling abilities. He was slightly wary of them. If not for Xiao Yan before him, he would not have cared at all.

However, Zhu Yi was different. Rumour had it that Zhu Yi was just as powerful as Xiao Yan. If he were to join in the attack, then the Freshwater Holy Man had to act carefully.

Oh, there was still a bronze-skinned young man. He appeared to be in his Advanced Nascent Soul stage, but his actual powers appeared unknown.

Looking at the bronze-skinned young man, an uneasy feeling rose in the Freshwater Holy Man's heart.

As he thought about it, he did not hesitate any more as he performed a spell gesture with his hands.

A hundred, giant spell formations in the seas surrounding Mount Liubo lit up and seawater within the spell formation shot straight into the sky and turned into water dragons that charged straight into the clouds.

The power and mana that came forth made Zhu Yi and Xiao Yan furrow their brows.

For giant spell formations that borrowed upon the powers of its surroundings and tapped on the powers of heavens and earth, it meant the caster had spent a lot of energy preparing it. Its power could not be underestimated.

Furthermore, the Freshwater Holy Man was in his Immortal Soul stage. For him to activate such a spell, one could only stand in awe of its power.

"Eh?" As his opponent had bluffed his spell formation, the Freshwater Holy Man suspected something was amiss. At that moment, he noticed that the bronze-skinned purple-robed young man smiled and used his hands to cast a weird spell gesture

In the next instant, purple clouds appeared at the centers of the hundreds of spell formation in the sea, enveloping them immediately.

The Freshwater Holy Man immediately felt his spell formations turning awkward and clumsy. It no longer followed his will and a dark look crossed his face. "Not only did it deceive me, but did something happen to my spell formations?"

He sought to regain control of his spell formation but then, the bronze-skinned youth's right arm chopped down in mid-air like a knife.

In the next moment, hundreds of spell formations which did not have the time to turn into a giant spell formation disappeared died down quietly as their lights dimmed.

The Freshwater Holy Man felt a tremor in his mind as he felt his connection with the spell formations being severed.

In shock, he looked at the bronze-skinned young man. "Does the Master of the Celestial Sect have another powerful disciple?"

That was Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar. He smiled and looked at the Freshwater Holy Man as his gaze danced.

"Strange, there's something special about this person. What is it?"

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Chapter 720: Easily Suppressing An Immortal Soul Stage Cultivator

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Everyone knew how Lin Feng himself looked like. Not only in the Divine Lands, even the cultivators of the East Sea had seen his image before. As his Avatar of Ares looked exactly like him, there was no difficulty in recognition.

However, the Steel Tree Avatar was different. Not only was its appearance different from Lin Feng's, it rarely ventured out as well.

In the Divine Lands, the Great Void Sect, the Great Zhou Empire, the Great Qin Empire and the Mount Shu Sword Sect were powerful forces with many sources of information. They were able to obtain images of the Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar. However, for an independent cultivator like the Freshwater Holy Man who resided in the East Sea, it was extremely difficult for him to do the same.

The Freshwater Holy Man looked straight at Lin Feng and his shape in the sky began to change. He no longer took up a human form but instead, turned into a giant black thunder ball.

The black thunder ball floated in the skies above Mount Liubo like a black sun as it looked down on the island and the sea underneath it.

This was the Freshwater Holy Man's Immortal Soul Avatar. The black thunder ball that he transformed into had large amount lightning darting about it like snakes. However, it made no sound.

Looking at it carefully, it appeared that the snake-like jolts of electricity were completely made up of Black Gui Thunder Water.

"He is nothing more than a Nascent Soul stage cultivator of the Celestial Sect of Wonders!"

The thunder ball vibrated furiously in the sky and instantly, tens of thousands of Black Gui Thunder Water poured downwards. They criss-crossed in mid-air and turned into a huge black web made out of thunder water as they enveloped Lin Feng and company.

Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi furrowed their eyebrows but Lin Feng waved his hands at them and said, "There's some secret on him. Let me handle him, if not he may run away."

As he said that, Lin Feng suddenly blazed with clear light that shot straight into the clouds.

In the clear light, a giant light shadow appeared. It appeared to possess four legs and eight hands and resembled a headless giant. At the same time, it looked like a tree as its bottom was firmly planted in the soil. Eight giant tree branches stretched out into the heavens.

When the light became clearer, it was a giant tree that stretched out into the heavens.

The four thick roots at its bottom embedded themselves into the void, stabilizing the elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Wind.

The eight tree branches that extended into the sky turned respectively into the eight elements of creation, Heaven, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Water, Fire, Mountain and Pond.

Black and white light flashed non-stop on the body of the tree as the leaves on its branches remained unmoving, as if they were made out of steel plates. A powerful aura, brimming with resilience and indestructibility, began to spread out.

This was the cosmic form that Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar had formed after entering the Advanced Nascent Soul stage!

The cosmic form that reached out straight into the sky was able to catch the falling thunder web. However, the dark yet explosive Black Gui Thunder Water surrounded the giant tree branch and exploded non-stop. Yet, it did not even scratch a single leaf of the tree, much less hurt it.

Instead, the eight tree branches of the tree began to activate and turn. Then, it tore the thunder water web apart.

The Freshwater Holy Man, who was in the shape of the giant black ball in the sky, trembled.

"What a powerful cosmic form! This... this does not appear to be the power of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. Even if it is the avatar of an Immortal Soul stage cultivator, few are this powerful!"

While he did not know the origins of his opponent, this did not stop the Freshwater Holy Man from making an accurate prediction. Based on the way Lin Feng stopped his attack, he posed a much bigger threat than either Xiao Yan or Zhu Yi.

Lin Feng did not move directly and hence, he could not see the depths of Lin Feng's power. However, when Lin Feng actually attacked, a sense of foreboding rose in the heart of the Freshwater Holy Man.

While his opponent was only in the Advanced Nascent Soul stage, the Freshwater Holy Man's heart chilled as he looked at Lin Feng. He felt an extreme sense of danger.

Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi were exceptional but the Freshwater Holy Man was still confident about taking them on. However, faced with this bronze-skinned purple robed young man, the Freshwater Holy Man could clearly feel that his opponent was more than capable of threatening his life.

This may be ridiculous as an Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivator, who did not reveal himself to be in possession of a powerful magic treasure, was able to make an Immortal Soul stage cultivator fear the spectre of death. In the eyes of many in the Grand Celestial World, this was something that completely changed many of their preconceived notions.

However, the Freshwater Holy Man did indeed feel a strong sense of danger. The bronze-skinned purple robed youth made him feel endangered.

This was not because the Freshwater Holy Man had no faith in himself but instead, its exact opposite. After cultivating alone for so many years and finally reaching the Immortal Soul stage, his soul and determination were both strong and sensitive, particularly to extreme threats.

Furthermore, even if the bronze-skinned purple robed young man was not as strong, when Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi joined in, the Freshwater Holy Man may truly be in danger, especially since his spell formations could not work anymore.

Thinking about it here, the Freshwater Holy Man made up his mind and planned to retreat.

The giant black ball that his Immortal Soul turned into became a ray of black light as he sought to escape through the void.

He could forgo the magic treasure. Nothing was more important than his own life. As long as he was not dead, he could always try again.

However, he heard Lin Feng laughing softly and the leaves on his cosmic form began to shake for the first time since it appeared.

The Image of the Eight Trigrams were destroyed and all that was left was a giant whirlpool. Earth, Water, Fire and Wind underneath the tree began to merge and change. A powerful primal aura was being fed into the whirlpool through the body of the tree.

The whirlpool became more and more powerful and it was able to stabilize the void. The Freshwater Holy Man, who had already transformed into a ray of black light and was about to leave, turned back into a black thunder ball.

The giant black thunder ball was trapped by the Eight Trigrams Whirlpool. Struggling, it was still unable to break free.

Not only was it unable to break free, it was slowly being sucked into the center of the whirlpool.

The Freshwater Holy Man could feel waves of panic rising in his heart. He tried to use his mana but all he could see was his progressive slide into a dark canyon.

The sense of danger in his heart earlier was confirmed. All the Freshwater Holy Man could feel right now was an ice-cold sensation in his heart.

The difference between an Immortal Soul stage cultivator and a non-Immortal Soul stage cultivator was extremely wide. They were two entirely different concepts.

In the entire history of the Grand Celestial World, there were only a few examples of a cultivator below the Immortal Soul stage defeating a cultivator in the Immortal Soul stage.

These examples were extremely and could be counted with a single hand. They all appeared to be stuff of legends and every single of them would involve a particular, special circumstance. The conditions under which these examples happened were unique and could not be replicated. They were akin to miracles that could not be duplicated.

In other words, even if the people involved in these tales tried to recreate their miracle, they may still fail.

However, as the Freshwater Holy Man expended all of his powers and was still unable to break free from the suppression by Lin Feng's cosmic form, he could be certain that no matter how many times the two of them fought, he would still lose.

Perhaps if he had not attacked and tried to escape before Lin Feng could reveal his cosmic form, he may have succeeded.

However, thinking about that now made him feel extremely shameful.

On Mount Liubo, while Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi looked on as if it was no big deal, the group of Spiritual Sea Horses looked on in shock.

Before them, a giant tree was able to not only stabilize the void, but it was also able to produce a giant whirlpool that managed to firmly trap the giant black thunder ball.

At the moment, less than half of the black thunder ball was already deep within the whirlpool. The remaining two-third of it struggled furiously outside as it sought to escape

Countless amount of dragon-like Black Gui Thunder Water twisted and turned. Any one of them would be able to kill an ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivator. However, right now, they appeared to be struggling helplessly and uselessly, as if awaiting their impending death.

An Immortal Soul stage cultivator who had revealed his Immortal Soul Avatar was unable to beat the cosmic form of an Advanced Nascent Soul stage cultivator?

Lin Feng did not use any spell formation or magic treasure. He did not seek help from any object but instead, he used his own cosmic form to battle against the Immortal Soul Avatar of the Freshwater Holy Man, and was successful in suppressing him!

Xiao Zhener, Jieyu, Baiguang and the Kui Cow King too looked, shaken. "It's only an avatar, but it's so powerful?"

Xiao Yan and rest of them exchanged a gaze as smiles appeared on their faces. "Master is master."

"Why are you in such a rush to run away?" Xiao Yan sniggered as he looked at the black thunder ball in the sky. "There are only Nascent Soul stage cultivators here. Regardless, you are an Immortal Soul stage cultivator. Isn't it shameful that you are trying to run away from Nascent Soul stage cultivators?"

At that moment, the Freshwater Holy Man really felt like cursing.

Motherf*cker!

This was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator?

This was a cosmic form?

The Freshwater Holy Man was extremely unhappy, just like Lin Feng. He looked at the black thunder ball that was being sucked by the whirlpool and slowly shook his head, saying, "The Steel Tree Avatar is good with defence but its offence is lacking. It is way weaker in that aspect than my actual body."

"If it is my actual body, my cosmic form would have been able to break this Immortal Soul Avatar."

Half of the black thunder ball was already swallowed by the whirlpool. From the thunder ball, one could hear the angry bellow of the Freshwater Holy Man. In the next instant, the thunder ball trembled violently.

"Gui Water Heavenly Thunder!"

The thunder ball compressed and then expanded rapidly in all four directions. The Freshwater Holy Man was about to attack with all his might

However, Lin Feng was not fearful at all. The whirlpool swirled non-stop and eroded the mana of the Freshwater Holy Man. Waves after waves of Image of the Eight Trigrams congregated together, causing the whirlpool to change. It produced an extraordinary power as it appeared to be forming into a perfect, small world.

The Freshwater Holy Man noticed that he could not escape and hence, he bit down and ray of white light shot out from his black thunder ball.

In the white light, there was a talisman. It burned rapidly and caused the white light to break through the void that was stabilized by Lin Feng's cosmic form. It then turned into a giant path leading straight into the heavens and then, pierced through the many layers of space. It resembled a special path.

Looking at the white light pathway, Lin Feng's eyes shone.

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Chapter 721: Where Does the Path Go?

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Lin Feng looked at the white light pathway and felt his eyes shine. "It is quite strange."

The white light pathway cut straight through the dimensions and the Freshwater Holy Man planned on escaping through that. Lin Feng looked at the white light and noticed that the other side was a sparkling clear sea. However, white clouds surrounded the sea, causing it to appear illusory.

While he had visited the Ying Sea personally before, Lin Feng quickly recognized that the other side of the white light pathway was the middle of the Ying Sea.

No wonder the Freshwater Holy Man appeared fearless. The Ying Sea was similar to the Void Battleground. In it, the situation was complex and even an Immortal Soul stage cultivator would find it hard to navigate inside.

Even if Lin Feng himself entered, he could at most ensure that he would not get lost. However, if he planned on finding someone or something, then it would be extremely difficult.

"However, where did his talisman come from? It could directly lead him into the Ying Sea from the void, rather than through the Inter-World Passage between the Ying Sea and the Divine Lands," thought Lin Feng to himself.

As he pondered, an uneasy feeling arose in Lin Feng's heart. "It... may not be so simple."

As he thought about it, Lin Feng reacted extremely quickly. As the Freshwater Holy Man was about to make his escape, Lin Feng waved his hand and produced a black and white jade.

The jade gave off an astounding brightness in mid-air. Black and white light shone and a vast amount of clouds appeared. It appeared as if a sun made up of Yin and Yang was slowly rising!

Countless amount of arcane and mystical runes began to envelop the void, shaking the heavens and earth.

In the next instant, the endless amount of brightness turned into an astounding rainbow. It seemingly carved the sky into two separate halves.

In the half-white, half-black brightness, one could hear an alluring singing, as if it came from the gods themselves. Then, the gods began to take actual forms as they stood on the brightness. It was if the gods had decided to stand on a heaven-spanning bridge.

Once the bridge appeared, it trapped the white light pathway from the Freshwater Holy Man's talisman. It did not disappear, but it was unable to go anywhere too.

The Freshwater Holy Man looked at the scene in shock. Despite his many years of cultivation, he had lost. It was hard for him to believe.

In his shock, the power of his Immortal Soul Avatar weakened and it was utterly suppressed by Lin Feng's cosmic form.

Xiao Zhener looked at the terrifying black and white light from Lin Feng and turned her head to look at Xiao Yan. "Brother Xiao Yan, is that..."

Xiao Yan nodded his head and said, "That's the crystallization of master's own Holy Light of Creation."

The Holy Light of Creation was unique and only Lin Feng himself could use it. Neither one of his avatars possessed such an ability.

However, to crystallize one's Holy Light of Creation, it was much more difficult. Lin Feng could only crystallize his Holy Light of Creation thrice. He didn't even have spares to give to his disciples.

While he wasted one crystallization of his Holy Light of Creation, Lin Feng did not feel that it was wasted. To him, the talisman that produced the white light pathway was much more valuable.

After he cut off the Freshwater Holy Man's escape, Lin Feng started to finish him off. The Freshwater Holy Man, who had lost his only escape, fought like a trapped beast. Lin Feng looked at him, chuckled, and flipped his palms. An ethereal, icy-cold fog began to spread from the center of his palm.

In the fog, one could faintly see a chilling, bright sword radiance.

That was the second-most powerful magic treasure of the Heaven Lake Sect, which ranked right after the Dual Polarity Peak. It was called the Ice and Soul Clouds and it was a type of spell sword. Its original form could exist as either ice or clouds, and hence it was extremely mystical.

After Cao Wei and the Two Elders of Ice and Fire were suppressed by Lin Feng, the magic treasure chose to submit to Lin Feng after falling in his control.

With the white light, Lin Feng no longer wasted breath and time with the Freshwater Holy Man. Instead, he attacked him directly with the Ice and Soul Clouds.

Resisting, suppressing, overpowering, killing and catching all required different levels of difficulty. The Freshwater Holy Man's Immortal Soul Avatar could not beat Lin Feng's cosmic form, but he was still in his Immortal Soul stage. If he were to fight for his life, it would be ugly.

Lin Feng possessed the upper hand over the Freshwater Holy Man. If he wished to defeat him, chase him away or injure him, that was still okay. However, if the Freshwater Holy Man did not run and choose to fight to the death, then it was another matter entirely.

However, with the Ice and Soul Clouds in his possession, the situation was completely different. While the Advanced Nascent Soul stage Steel Tree Avatar could not maximize the use of this Metaplasia level magic treasure, it was more than enough.

The Freshwater Holy Man saw his Black Gui Thunder Water slowly freezing over. His heart froze over too.

"Too bad Wang Lin is not here. If not, his Heaven Gods-Sealing Banner could have been of use here," Lin Feng smiled and shook his head. He attacked even more vigorously. Together with his cosmic form, the Ice and Soul Clouds destroyed the Freshwater Holy Man's Immortal Soul Avatar.

Pity the Freshwater Holy Man! Thousands of years of cultivation were lost in a single day!

At the Nascent Soul stage, he still received instruction from the Flowing Waves of Holy Man and only reached the Immortal Soul stage under his guidance. Afterwards, he took advantage of his former mentor's absence to commit murder and steal his abode. Today, he was killed by Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar.

However, after his Immortal Soul Avatar was destroyed, Lin Feng allowed him to keep a bit of his remnant soul for the purpose of interrogation.

The Freshwater Holy Man was utterly depressed. Then, he remembered how Lin Feng referred to himself in front of Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi before he attacked.

Your master.

Only one person was able to speak to Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi in this way, and that person was no other than the Master of the Celestial Sect himself, Lin Feng.

At that moment, he realized that the bronze-skinned purple-robed youth he fought was Lin Feng's avatar.

After he took in the news, the Freshwater Holy Man felt slightly vindicated in defeat. Then, he thought about how Lin Feng's avatar was only in its Advanced Nascent Soul stage and felt that the whole affair was ridiculous.

However, now that he was in Lin Feng's control, his Fate was no longer up to him to control. He replied honestly to everything Lin Feng asked.

"From where did you get the talisman?" Lin Feng had retracted his cosmic form. He smiled at the white light pathway that was trapped by the black and white light in the sky as he interrogated the Freshwater Holy Man.

As the Freshwater Holy Man was completely under his control, he could only reply honestly and truthfully, "Earlier, I secretly pledged allegiance to the Great Zhou Empire. I obtained the talisman from the Great Zhou Empire."

When he heard that the Kui Cows had joined the Celestial Sect of Wonders, he still refused to budge from Mount Liubo. Other than sealing himself away from the outside world, he also became the Great Zhou's Immortal Soul Envoy. Due to a myriad of reasons, no one in the outside world knew.

Other than the talisman, he obtained other goodies from the Great Zhou Empire. The talisman was an item the Great Zhou Empire bestowed upon him to protect his own life. Earlier, as the Freshwater Holy Man noticed that Lin Feng himself had not come, he did not try to escape immediately. Instead, he thought of retrieving the magic treasure on the mountain that he was almost done cultivating.

Because of his greed, he lost his life

Hearing that, Lin Feng's expression did not change. A notion tugged at his heart.

"Other than you, are there other cultivators in the East Sea who possess such a talisman? How many of them work for the Great Zhou Empire?" Lin Feng probed.

"In the past few years, quite a lot of independent cultivators joined the Great Zhou Empire. However, I don't know the exact number," said the Freshwater Holy Man as he listed a few names. Most of them were Nascent Soul stage cultivators. Then, he added, "To what I know, only I possess the talisman. I believe only Immortal Soul stage cultivators are allowed to have it."

Lin Feng nodded his head and said nothing as he thought.

The Demonic Commander stage Spiritual Sea Horse looked at Lin Feng in reverence. He wanted to say something but he dared not. He quietly whispered to the Kui Cow King, "Cow King, could you help me ask the Master of the Celestial Sect where is my father?"

The Spiritual Sea Horse King, fearing for the safety of his tribesmen, chose to submit to the Freshwater Holy Man and become his steed. However, while he followed the Freshwater Holy Man on his expedition this time, he did not return with him.

The Kui Cow King was jolted. He rushed to Lin Feng's side but he did not dare to interrupt Lin Feng's train of thoughts. Hence, he waited quietly by the side.

Lin Feng heard the words of the Spiritual Sea Horse. He turned to the look at the Kui Cow King and smiled. Then, he looked at the remnant soul of the Freshwater Holy Man and asked, "Did you hear that? Explain yourself."

The Freshwater Holy Man said in a low voice, "He was still alive when I left him but I have handed him over to the people of Luofu Mystical Island. From them, I obtained a treasure I needed to cultivate my magic treasure. I don't know if he is dead or alive right now."

Yang Qing said quietly, "The Luofu Holy Man has a good reputation in the East Sea. Those under him can't be too bad too, right?"

"If the Spiritual Sea Horse King told them about the incidents of Mount Liubo, aren't you afraid of being exposed?"

The Freshwater Holy Man replied, "I've controlled his soul and placed restrictions, causing him to fall into a deep sleep. The people of Luofu Mystical Island want a Demonic Lord stage Spiritual Sea Horse so they could use his bones as medicines. However, before they cultivate their medicines, he must be alive."

"To avoid trouble, they will not lift my restrictions and hence, they will not know of the origins of this Spiritual Sea Horse. They also won't know about what had happened on Mount Liubo. Even if they do, all I need to do is to bide my time and finish cultivating my magic treasure. Then, I will hide myself in the Ying Sea."

The group of Spiritual Sea Horses were enraged and the Kui Cow King heaved in anger as he fixed the Freshwater Holy Man with a deadly gaze.

Lin Feng handed the remnant soul of the Freshwater Holy Man to Xiao Yan and said to his disciples, "I shall take his magic treasure and settle it in the future. For now, I will hand the matter of the Spiritual Sea Horse King to you lot. Take note of your method and language. Since we are here, we should not risk offending the biggest boss of the area."

Hearing that, the Kui Cow King and the Spiritual Sea Horses thanked Lin Feng profusely.

Xiao Yan and the rest nodded their heads and then asked, "What about you, master?"

Lin Feng flicked his finger and the black and white light disappeared. The white light shone once more, breaking through the void and leading straight into the Ying Sea.

"I will go and see where this road leads to and discover its secrets," said Lin Feng. He looked at the white light pathway and realized it could only take one person.

He stepped on the white light pathway and was immediately bundled into the void.

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Chapter 722: A Mortal Cannot Comprehend the Wonders of Fangzhang

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Lin Feng expended one of the crystallization of his Holy Light of Creation to trap the Freshwater Holy Man's white light. It was not just to prevent his escape but also to preserve the white light. After he lifted the black and white light, the white light produced by the talisman began to work once again.

Lin Feng himself stepped onto the white light and was immediately transported to the Ying Sea, one of the Grand Celestial Seven Seas.

"The secret of the white light appears to be some sort of unique transportation power. While it can only be used once and in only one direction, its ability to cut through the dimensions is astounding," thought Lin Feng, "I only hope that my previous guess is wrong."

As he thought about it, Lin Feng followed the white light into an alternate dimension enveloped with thick fog and clouds.

The white light gradually dissipated and just as it was about to vanish completely, Lin Feng performed a gesture and said quietly, "Stabilize!"

Purple clouds began to appear as they stabilized the faint white light. The white twisted and turned in the purple clouds and finally, it started to turn purple. Then, it turned into a tiny sliver of purple light that was as thin as a needle.

The thin purple light was like a fish as it moved about in the purple clouds.

Lin Feng's gesture changed once again as he said, "Go!"

The thin purple light shot out like an arrow into the thick white fog and clouds.

Lin Feng followed closely behind as he flew above the cloud-covered sea.

At that time, Lin Feng finally had the energy to take note of his surroundings. The water underneath him appeared similar to the East Sea. However, the spiritual energy here was much thicker and much more chaotic.

The white clouds above the sea stretched as far as one's eyes could see. He believed that the entire sea was covered with this cloud.

In this humongous alternate dimension, the sea and the clouds were split into two.

The Ying Sea and the Void Sea, otherwise known as the Void Battleground, were both dangerous spots in the Grand Celestial World. However, unlike the chaotic dimensional streams on the Void Battleground, the Ying Sea appeared much more calm.

However, that was only a superficial analysis. Lin Feng could be certain that regardless whether it was the white clouds or the calm sea underneath him, both were riddled with great dangers.

Lin Feng's supernatural awareness could only do a light reconnaissance for him. He did not dare to venture further as he feared that reality would become indistinguishable from illusion.

The Two Elements of Creation, coupled with the Ancient Mirage Leather and the Heaven-Reflecting Stone, allowed Lin Feng to increase his understanding of reality and illusion way beyond the level of ordinary cultivators.

However, even he would lose himself in the Ying Sea if he were not careful.

The Ying Sea was also known as the Sea of Mirages. Today, Lin Feng realized that it deserved this name. No wonder many powerful Immortal Soul stage cultivators were defeated here

The mirage here alternated between reality and illusion quickly and easily. While it could be a mirage at first, it may turn into reality when one entered it. Reality could change into mirage and mirage could change into reality in a heartbeat. These were all normal here.

Hence, danger and death in a mirage could become something very real.

While the Void Battleground was dangerous, chaotic and unpredictable, at least its dangers were obvious and clear. The dangers of the Ying Sea were much more insidious and hence, more threatening.

However, such a huge danger was coupled with a chance to obtain huge amount of treasures.

Like the Void Battleground, there were many rare objects here that could hardly be found in the Grand Celestial World outside. Thus, many cultivators were attracted by the prospect of treasure to the Ying Sea, much more than the Void Battleground.

Of course, there were also many cultivators who died in the Ying Sea.

However, there were still many who ventured there. In the Grand Celestial Seven Seas, other than the mysterious Death Sea, all of them were known as the treasure troves of the Grand Celestial World.

It was exactly because of this reason that many cultivators paid special attention to the appearance of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea. If they could control all three mountains, then they need not fear the dangers of the Ying Sea. The chance of obtaining every single treasure in the Ying Sea was a huge temptation to many.

Lin Feng was similar. He already saw many good things in his short time there.

In the white clouds, radiant light would fly through randomly. When he looked carefully, he realized that they were pure-white crystals.

However, it stood out from other crystals in the sense that they had tiny wings made up of light on them. They vibrated gently. It was if they were alive.

The Flying Feather Crystal was a special produce of the Ying Sea. Its movement was mystical and it was an excellent material for the cultivation of magic items.

In the process of cultivating a magic item, when a cultivator add a Flying Feather Crystal, not only could he make the magic item more potent, it could deepen the bond between master and object.

The magic item would be better able to sense its master's thoughts and hence, perform better.

Never underestimate this point, for in a battle between two cultivators of similar mastery levels, such a tiny difference could mean a world of difference.

A tiny misstep could have great repercussions on the battle results.

However, it was not easy to obtain a Flying Feather Crystal. Let's not even mention the Ying Sea, sometimes illusory images of these items could be created and used to trick people. Then, not only would one be unable to obtain a treasure, he himself would fall into trap too.

While it was easy to see a Flying Feather Crystal, only a Nascent Soul stage cultivator could catch one.

When cultivators beneath that level approach one, its wings would flutter and it would then disappear. You would not even have time to react.

For these treasures, they were more than mere objects. Instead, they behaved like animals. However, even though they were not sentient, they behaved as if they had merged together with the Ying Sea.

If a cultivator pursued a Flying Feather Crystal, he may be lead into an illusion by it.

Other than the Flying Feather Crystal, Lin Feng too saw blue light flashing in the sea underneath him.

Lin Feng dived underwater as he investigated carefully. He saw a bunch of blue crystals on the seabed, giving off an extreme coldness. The water near it too had been frozen over into glaciers.

The Mystical Ice Crystals, like the Matte Glowless Metal and the Evil-Warding Purple Gold were all considered the Six Mystical Metals of the world.

It was one of the best materials to use for the cultivation of ice-type and water-type magic items and magic treasures. All one need to do was to add a little of bit of it and the resultant magic item/treasure would see a huge increase in its quality.

While below was not a mine of Mystical Ice Crystals, it was still heartening to see such a huge amount of it.

However, when one saw the many illusions in the waters around it, one could begin to fathom how many people died for these Mystical Ice Crystals.

Lin Feng carefully avoid these illusions and finally arrived at the treasure trove.

Despite the fact that he was only passing by, Lin Feng would not return empty-handed. Other than the Flying Feather Crystals he caught, he bagged the bunch of Mystical Ice Crystals too.

Other than the Flying Feather Crystal and the Mystical Ice Crystals, the many islands on the Ying Sea each contained numerous treasures.

Some of them were illusions, but some of these islands actually existed. In reality, there were illusions on the islands too.

As Lin Feng had business to settle, he did not land on these islands. However, with his supernatural awareness, he realized that while these islands appeared empty, many of them contained in abundance treasures that were considered rare in the Grand Celestial World.

These, however, were just the tip of the iceberg.

As Lin Feng collected treasures, he continued to follow the purple light. However, after a long journey, the purple light stopped suddenly.

It did not stop because it ran out of steam but instead, it stopped because suddenly. It flashed non-stop and appeared as if it was unable to discern the way anymore.

Lin Feng arched his eyebrows as he stopped too and waited. However, disappointingly, waiting yielded no result. The purple light vibrated in mid-air for a while and suddenly, exploded. Little rays of light gradually disappeared in space.

"That's no good...," sighed Lin Feng as his sense of danger accentuated.

In the next instant, the void before him trembled violently as the white clouds turned golden.

In the gurgling, golden clouds, large amount of bright light shone and the space twisted and turned ceaselessly.

Lin Feng's pupils dilated. He saw a giant island with a mountain on it appear amidst the golden light.

It was a square island with sides 5000 li long. On the island, there was a celestial mountain covered with a halo of light. Looking at it carefully, the halo of light was made up of giant dragons congregating together.

Underneath the mountain, there was a dazzling golden palace. Near the palace, there was a piece of land upon which countless of spiritual herbs grew. It was vast and like a far. However, instead of crops, spiritual herbs grew.

Spiritual herbs that were extremely rare in the Grand Celestial World could be found in abundance here like maize. A stream lined with jade trickled with water, irrigating the farm.

Looking at the Celestial Mountain on the island, Lin Feng exhaled in awe after a long while.

"A mortal cannot comprehend the wonders of Fangzhang, one of the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea. Its fame is well-deserved!"

However, something made him unhappy and his heart sank. After thinking and guessing about it, his worst fears had turned real.

The key to controlling the entire Ying Sea was the Three Mountains, Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang. It appeared that Fangzhang was in the hands of the Great Zhou Empire!

Before the Three Mountains of the Ying Sea even appeared, cultivators began to congregate in the East Sea. However, not a single of them knew that Fangzhang, one of the Three Mountains, had already fallen into the hands of the Great Zhou Empire.

"Liang Pan, Zhu Hongwu, the two of you can really keep secrets. None of us knows anything!" Lin Feng stared at Fangzhang, which was as large as a continent and laughed, shaking his head, "No wonder the two of you are so confident. It's not just because you possess a geographical advantage but because you have already conquered one mountain!"

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Chapter 723: No Road Above, No Road Below

Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations

When he saw the celestial mountain, Fangzhang, Lin Feng knew that the Great Zhou Empire's advantage this time was not simply its geographical position. Liang Pan and Zhu Hongwu could have been said to be almost halfway there already.

Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang were independent from one another but yet, they were strangely connected too. By obtaining Fangzhang, it would be much easier to obtain Penglai and Yingzhou when they appeared.

In terms of searching, even if Lin Feng was allied with the Great Qin Empire and other powers, it would be almost impossible for them to face the Great Zhou Empire. It was akin to them swimming in their own little patch in the ocean while facing a giant battleship.

Earlier, the Great Zhou Empire's advantage was that it was geographically near the Ying Sea and hence, more familiar with it. Now, they possessed a home ground advantage.

Liang Pan and Zhu Hongwu had made every possible preparation in anticipation of the appearances of Penglai and Yingzhou.

Stepping back, even if they could not obtain Penglai and Yingzhou, they would be invincible as long as they controlled Fangzhang. The other major powers could not truly the Ying Sea while the Great Zhou Empire had many more chances.

Lin Feng shook his head and sighed, "This is beyond my expectation."

"You are too kind, Master of the Celestial Sect. I am surprised that you managed to find me here." On top of the vast celestial mountain, Liang Pan's voice sounded from the dazzling golden palace.

In its main pavilion sat a middle-aged man who resembled Liang Pan, the Emperor of Great Zhou, exactly. However, his aura was different. He wore the robes of a Daoist and no longer had the regal air of an emperor.

This was not his actual body but rather, an avatar that he had left on Fangzhang.

However, Lin Feng did not dare to underestimate him. Even if Lin Feng was here in person, the fact that Liang Pan to control Fangzhang deserved his utmost attention. Lin Feng himself remembered how he was able to move Mount Yujing before he even reached the Immortal Soul stage.

While he did not know if Fangzhang was stronger or weaker than Mount Yujing, Lin Feng had no intention of sacrificing his Steel Tree Avatar.

Lin Feng placed his hands behind his back and took note of Fangzhang. After a long while, he smiled and said, "It appears that the celestial mountain is exceptional. While you appear to have owned itfor quite some time now, you don't have complete control over it, do you?"

Liang Pan looked at Lin Feng and smiled calmly. He did not deny it as he said, "Controlling the celestial mountain was not hard, but to obtain its secrets I still need more time."

"The matters of the mortal realm continue to bug me and hence, I can only leave an avatar on the mountain. The pace of my investigation is rather slow and hence, I hope you won't mind."

Lin Feng lifted his head to look at the golden light that enveloped half the sky and said quietly, "Daoist Liang, do you intend to leave my avatar here too?"

When Fangzhang appeared, Lin Feng realized that something was amiss.

He noticed that the spiritual energy of Fangzhang had been suppressed. The golden light completely cut the mountain off from the outside world. Not only can he not project his voice to the outside world telepathically, the connection between the Steel Tree Avatar and his actual body was cut off too.

While the Steel Tree Avatar could still move independently, it was no longer in-sync with Lin Feng's actual body on Mount Yujing.

His actual body could only feel the connection severed but he would not know what had actually transpired.

Lin Feng, however, did not panic. Liang Pan, being the owner of Fangzhang, was surely capable of something like this. Lin Feng had the same ability with Mount Yujing.

However, this meant that if the Steel Tree Avatar fell in battle there or if it got captured, no one would know that the Great Zhou Empire was in control of Fangzhang.

Liang Pan smiled and said, "The Great Zhou Empire and I had planned for many years. We have no choice to but act carefully. I'm afraid Master Lin has to remain on the mountain for this period."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Since you have already obtained Fangzhang, you are already way ahead of the others and me. Why are you still worried?"

Liang Pan shook his head and said with a smile, "The closer you are to success, the more careful you must be."

He stood up and walked slowly in the palace. "The celestial mountain Fangzhang is unlike Master Lin's Mount Yujing, which could move about freely in the void. While it could float about in the Ying Sea, its movement was restricted to the Ying Sea."

"However, there are many special aspects to it. I implore Master Lin to stay behind and carefully discover its secrets with me."

As he said that, Liang Pan said nothing else. With a thought, the entire Fangzhang moved and came towards Lin Feng.

The humongous mountain, which was akin to a continent, moved extremely quickly. In the blink of an eye, it appeared above Lin Feng's forehead.

Golden light flashed as clouds encircled it. Countless amount of bright, golden runes shined in space.

Looking at it, Lin Feng could not help but to laugh, "Fate is truly tricky. Earlier, I used Mount Yujing to smash others. Today, someone else is using a celestial mountain to smash me."

While he was separated by numerous spell restrictions, Liang Pan did not need to hide as Lin Feng could clearly see that the avatar that was in control of Fangzhang was in the Immortal Soul First Level.

However, Liang Pan did not plan on fighting Lin Feng, even though Lin Feng only had his Advanced Nascent Soul stage Steel Tree Avatar.

It was not because he was scared of battle, but instead it was because he wanted to settle Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar as soon as possible before hiding Fangzhang somewhere else. He did not want to waste a single moment.

While he had separated the connection between Lin Feng's actual body and the avatar, preventing Lin Feng's actual body on Mount Yujing from finding out what had happened on Fangzhang, he was sure that Lin Feng could clearly sense that the connection between his Steel Tree Avatar and his actual body had been severed.

If Lin Feng himself came to the Ying Sea to investigate, Liang Pan was not scared of a fight. But he did not want to create unnecessary trouble.

Furthermore, there were other cultivators active in the Ying Sea. At this moment, while there was no one near Liang Pang, the longer he dragged the more likely he would attract attention. Then, the secrets of Fangzhang would have been exposed.

Lin Feng expected Liang Pan's action. If it were him, he would do the same.

However, he could not just sit there awaiting his death.

A clear light shone from the top of the Steel Tree Avatar and a cosmic form of about 1500 feet appeared. While it was shaped like a giant tree that stretched into the heavens, it was miniscule compared to Fangzhang.

However, the eight tree branches of the cosmic form, each of which represented an Image of the Eight Trigrams, began to swirl like a whirlpool. Then, the whirlpool became engulfed by light, covering both the cosmic form and Lin Feng himself. An eternal, indestructible energy began to spread.

On top of the light, another mystical light began to shine. This was the Eternal Glow Spell that Lin Feng had learned from the Immortal Dragon City, which he incorporated into his own Steel Tree Avatar.

With the help of the Image of the Eight Trigrams, the Saros Steel Tree's longevity was coupled together with the Eternal Glow. Doing so pushed the defensive powers of Lin Feng's Steel Tree Avatar to its extreme.

However, underneath the terrifying Fangzhang, he was still like an egg under the mountain.

Even though it was just a touch, the light that enveloped Lin Feng's cosmic form began to tremble. Spidery cracks and tears could be seen.

It was if the power of an entire world had crashed down. Even the spiritual energy around him was on the verge of being destroyed.

Faced with the pressure of the Celestial Mountain, Lin Feng became serious as he nodded his head and said, "It is as strong as the smashing power of Mount Yujing which I used in my Intermediate Nascent Soul stage."

Liang Pan, who controlled the celestial mountain Fangzhang right now, was in the Immortal Soul stage. The powers of Fangzhang was still inferior to that of Mount Yujing.

However, with the combined powers of Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang, the entire Ying Sea would be thrown into turmoil. The powers of Fangzhang were nothing compared to all three mountains combined.

Emperor Tai was one of the few powerful Emperors of Man. Faced with the chaos of the Ying Sea, he too had to be careful and was forced to leave it after he heard that the demons had started the War of the Two Worlds. In his rush, he was severely injured.

After he tested the powers of Fangzhang, Lin Feng did not dare to confront it head-front again. Instead, he used the second crystallization of his Holy Light of Creation.

The black and white light shone once again and shook the surroundings. Even the humongous Fangzhang above him trembled.

The Holy Light of Creation that Lin Feng released appeared to have connected the heavens and earth and built a divine bridge between himself and Fangzhang, stopping Fangzhang from crashing down once again.

Lin Feng's cosmic form then used his Heaven and Earth Destroyer, destroying the golden light that dazzled the void and turned it into a chaotic stream of the four elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Wind.

This destroyed the seal Fangzhang placed on the void. Lin Feng hastily prepared to leave.

At this moment, Liang Pan's voice sounded from Fangzhang, "Heaven Heart Draconic World Forming Divine Spell!"

The dragons on Fangzhang began to criss-cross and intersect. In unison, they roared, causing everything to tremble. At that moment, Fangzhang appeared even more terrifying.

The dragons that were once congregated together began to separate and fly. Together, they circled endless and form numerous light circles, trapping the void firmly.

The void above Fangzhang turned into bright halos of light that turned non-stop, preventing Lin Feng from escaping.

Lin Feng's eyebrows arched as he noticed that Fangzhang continued to crash down upon him. His black and white light was growing weaker.

This was not the Holy Light of Creation he himself released but instead, it was summoned from the crystallization of the Holy Light of Creation and released by his avatar. Hence, it was naturally much weaker.

Once the Holy Light of Creation disappeared, Fangzhang would continue crashing down.

Lin Feng still had one last crystallization of the Holy Light of Creation. At this point, he heard a voice ringing out from the mountain, "Master of the Celestial Sect, please stay and be my guest, even though you would be here for quite long."

Zhu Hongwu, who wore a purple-gold crown and clad in extravagant robes, broke through the void and appeared at the bottom of Fangzhang. He appeared underneath Lin Feng and lifted his head to look at him. However, it was clear that he was actually looking down on him.

Not a single aura came from Zhu Hongwu's body but he brimmed with a terrifying power. He said quietly, "While you may only be an avatar, it is still a pleasure for someone to witness obtain all Three Mountains of the Ying Sea."

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