"We won’t be apart for long? We’ll et again soon?"
Standing in place, Luo Feng pondered Shui Linglong’s words as she departed. Sothing felt strange. Is she also going to Sky Mountain?
Shaking his head, Luo Feng decided not to think about it anymore and looked at the Crystal Stone in his hand.
"Red Fla Spirit Crystal Stone, this is truly tily assistance."
Looking at the Red Fla Spirit Crystal Stone in his hand, Luo Feng smiled faintly.
With the Red Fla Spirit Crystal Stone, he had hope of cultivating his Eight Wildernesses Dominating Fla Fist to the Inner Explosion of Fla Power, a state capable of damaging an opponent’s internal organs. By then, his strength would surely rise to another level.
Stowing away the Red Fla Spirit Crystal Stone, Luo Feng’s gaze traced along the ravaged valley towards the direction Xue Jiuyou had fled. Shaking his head, he thought, It’s a pity Xue Jiuyou escaped.
At the last New Talent Assembly, the appearance of Demon Sect disciples like Xue Jiuyou had resulted in heavy casualties among the students of the four great academies. Luo Feng had never forgotten this.
WHOOSH!
The night wind howled. Standing in the cold wind, Luo Feng recalled Xue Jiuyou’s earlier words, his expression turning slightly solemn.
The West Desert Demon Sect was planning to ally with the Underground Demons. If so, the Demon Sect’s invasion of the Hundred Kingdoms’ Domain would likely be brought forward significantly.
At that ti, another earth-shattering war would erupt between the West Desert Demon Realm and the Hundred Kingdoms’ Domain. Who knew how many dynasties would be annihilated in the process...
No point thinking about it. With my current strength, worrying about these things is useless. Right now, I just need to focus on cultivation and strive to improve my strength...
Taking a deep breath, Luo Feng shook his head, dismissing his turbulent thoughts.
WHOOSH!
Ten Qi Dragons took flight around him, and Luo Feng pushed his Teng Dragon’s Step to its limits. After a few leaps, he vanished into the night.
「...」
The southernmost region of the Canglang Dynasty.
Here, mountain ranges undulated continuously, with majestic and perilous peaks rising abruptly everywhere, like sharp swords aiming to pierce the clouds.
Countless waterfalls cascaded from the mountains, resembling jade dragons of the Ninth Heaven plunging downwards, all converging into a vast body of water. The impact of the streams created a white, misty vapor, making the scene seem both real and illusory.
Amidst the misty waters, one could vaguely discern exquisite and opulent pavilions and palaces, appearing and disappearing, like a paradise on earth.
WHOOSH!
A sound of breaking air echoed as a crimson streak of light flew out from among the mountains.
Simultaneously, from a pavilion in the lake, several beams of light pierced through the clouds to et it.
Each beam of light enveloped a young maiden, their dresses fluttering, like celestial fairies among the clouds.
Upon seeing the figure within the crimson light, the young maidens’ pretty faces imdiately showed reverence and excitent.
"It’s the Second Hall Master! The Second Hall Master has returned!"
"Does that an Xue Jiuyou has been killed?"
"Yunxu, isn’t that a redundant question? With the Second Hall Master making a move, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough for Xue Jiuyou."
"Heehee, I was just asking casually..."
The young maidens chattered, their voices clear and lodious.
WHOOSH!
The crimson streak of light moved like lightning, arriving before them in the blink of an eye. A woman with a noble temperant, dressed in blue, erged from it.
The woman had long hair cascading down like a waterfall, her figure seductive. As her blue dress flowed with each step, its surface appeared to ripple with light. It was Shui Linglong.
The young maidens imdiately fell silent, bowing respectfully.
"Hall Master..."
Shui Linglong stopped, looked at the young maidens, shook her head slightly, and smiled.
"This ti, all of you guessed wrong. I did not kill Xue Jiuyou."
"Ah!"
"How could that be..."
The young maidens were stunned, looking rather surprised.
Shui Linglong smiled faintly, offering no explanation. She asked, "Where is Yang Wanyi?"
"Senior Sister Waner is recuperating in the Spirit Grace Hall," a round-faced young maiden replied.
"I’ll go see her. You all guard the mountain gate diligently. Don’t slack off."
With this instruction, Shui Linglong’s figure flashed and entered the mist, heading towards an exquisite small courtyard.
The small courtyard had an elegant environnt, surrounded by water on three sides. Various flowers and plants grew in the yard, creating a beautiful sight.
When Shui Linglong entered the small courtyard, a maidservant inside was about to speak but was gestured to silence by her. Shui Linglong proceeded directly to the inner room.
The room was simply furnished, containing only a bed and so basic items.
Wisps of green smoke drifted from a purple sandalwood incense burner on the table, imbuing the air in the room with a subtle fragrance. A light inhalation was refreshing and invigorating.
Shui Linglong entered the room to find soone lying on the bed. It was Yang Wanyi.
At this mont, Yang Wanyi’s pretty face was sowhat pale. She was absently toying with a blue Jade Pendant.
With his speed, he should reach Wutie Town by tomorrow, right... Looking at the Jade Pendant in her hand, a faint smile touched Yang Wanyi’s eyes as she murmured to herself, her red lips slightly parted.
"Ahem... Who is going to Wutie Town?"
A soft and gentle voice sounded. Yang Wanyi looked up to see Shui Linglong standing by her bed, a half-smile on her face.
"Ah! Master!"
Yang Wanyi exclaid in surprise, hastily hiding the Jade Pendant behind her back and trying to sit up.
"You’re injured, don’t get up."
Shui Linglong gestured for Yang Wanyi to lie back down, then glanced behind her and asked with an amused smile, "What were you just saying?"
Yang Wanyi’s pretty face flushed slightly. She shifted uncomfortably, shook her head, and said with a forced smile, "I wasn’t saying anything. I was just thinking it’s a pity I can’t go to Sky Mountain to watch the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessnt."
Shui Linglong arched her eyebrows, implying heavily, "Is that all?"
"Master, your pursuit of Xue Jiuyou, was it successful?" Yang Wanyi quickly changed the subject.
Shui Linglong shook her head, sat down by the bed, and looked at Yang Wanyi. "Xue Jiuyou used Blood Illusion Duplication and escaped. Guess who I encountered last night while pursuing him?"
"Who?"
"Luo Feng, the top new talent of the Flowing Cloud Region. He even exchanged a move with Xue Jiuyou."
"Ah! Luo Feng fought with Xue Jiuyou?!"
Yang Wanyi’s expression changed in alarm. She sat bolt upright and asked nervously, "Is... is he alright?"
Looking at Yang Wanyi’s worried expression, Shui Linglong smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? Didn’t you say last ti that you only t him a few tis?"
"I..."
Yang Wanyi was speechless and, forgetting her composure, grabbed Shui Linglong’s hand, asking urgently, "Master, how is Luo Feng really? Is he injured?"
Shui Linglong no longer teased Yang Wanyi and shook her head. "Don’t worry. Although he fought Xue Jiuyou, he wasn’t injured. To be able to withstand a blow from Xue Jiuyou with only first-level Spiritual Rotation Realm strength, his talent is indeed extraordinary. You were right; his future achievents should not be less than Lu Xiao Yun’s."
Hearing this, Yang Wanyi breathed a sigh of relief. When she heard Shui Linglong praise Luo Feng, a smile couldn’t help but appear in her eyes. "He really does always do unexpected things."
"That statent is quite true."
Shui Linglong nodded thoughtfully, then chuckled. "Last night, he actually called ’Senior Sister.’ What an audacious little fellow."
"Senior Sister..."
Yang Wanyi was stunned, then her eyes filled with astonishnt as she looked at Shui Linglong. "Master, Luo Feng... he called you Senior Sister?"
No wonder Yang Wanyi was so surprised.
Not only was Shui Linglong her master, but she was also the younger sister of the Hall Master of Linglong Hall, and currently the Second Hall Master herself. Her status was noble; even her father, Yang Dingtian, the City Lord of Dayang City, could not compare.
"Master, Luo Feng definitely didn’t an any offense," Yang Wanyi quickly explained, worried Shui Linglong might bla him.
Shui Linglong covered her red lips with her jade-like hand and giggled a few tis. "Ignorance is no sin. He doesn’t know who I am, so how could I bla him? Besides, our Linglong Hall has no male disciples; it wouldn’t be bad to have such a Junior Brother. I’ve already decided to have him try for our Linglong Hall during the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessnt."
"Ah!"
Yang Wanyi’s red lips parted in astonishnt. She only recovered after a long mont. "Master, but our Linglong Hall has always only accepted female disciples."
"Rules are set by people, so naturally, they can be changed," Shui Linglong said with a smile, shaking her head.
"Really?"
Shui Linglong nodded. "I will discuss this with my elder sister. The Demon Sect is rampant now, and all Twelve Golden Palaces are accumulating strength. As long as Luo Feng can enter the Martial Champion Rankings, this matter should not be a problem."
Hearing these words, a trace of hidden joy flashed deep within Yang Wanyi’s eyes.
She had also thought of having Luo Feng try for Linglong Hall, but since Linglong Hall had always only recruited female disciples, she had dismissed the idea long ago. She hadn’t expected such a turn of events; there was hope again.
At this mont, Shui Linglong suddenly asked, "Waner, what about the Phoenix Qilin Pendant I gave you?"
"Ah?"
Yang Wanyi was taken aback. Biting her red lip, she forced a smile. "Master, I always keep the Phoenix Qilin Pendant close. Why do you suddenly ask about it?"
Shui Linglong gave a faint smile and extended her hand. "Let have a look."
Yang Wanyi looked embarrassed, knowing she couldn’t hide it any longer. She had to confess, "Master, I only have the Ice Phoenix Jade Pendant left. The Fire Qilin Jade Pendant... I gave it to Luo Feng."
Seeing Yang Wanyi with such an expression for the first ti, Shui Linglong couldn’t help but smile. "Why did you give it to him? You should know that the Phoenix Qilin Pendants are most effective for the wearer when they are together."
Yang Wanyi pursed her red lips. "He saved my father’s life. I saw he wanted to compete for the Martial Champion Rankings, so I gave him the Jade Pendant as a way of repaying his kindness."
"Just to repay his kindness?" Shui Linglong pressed.
Yang Wanyi’s delicate earlobes turned crimson. She didn’t dare to et Shui Linglong’s gaze and managed a soft ’Mm.’
Shui Linglong shook her head with a smile and didn’t press further. She stood up. "Then rest well and recover. I’ll go find my sister to report about the Blood Demon Sect."
Reaching the doorway, Shui Linglong suddenly stopped and spoke. "Oh, right. Luo Feng asked to convey his greetings. He said for you to rest and recuperate well, and that he will definitely make it onto the Martial Champion Rankings."
Yang Wanyi was stunned. It wasn’t until Shui Linglong’s footsteps faded away that her gaze regained its clarity.
"He will definitely make it onto the Martial Champion Rankings"... Only you would say sothing like that...
She opened her palm, looking at the blue phoenix Jade Pendant in it. A faint smile graced her pretty face...
「...」
The fiery red sun hung high in the sky, its golden brilliance pouring down between the mountain peaks, dyeing the drifting mist blood-red. From afar, it looked like a blood-colored world, vivid and strange.
This was the Wushan Mountain Range, the only pass to Wutie Town.
At the foot of a perilous peak, Luo Feng stood resolute, his eyes emitting a sharp, cold light.
A few hundred paces in front of him, two enormous shadows charged out from the forest. The sound of their heavy footsteps made the mountain peak tremble slightly.
CRACK!
With a terrifying beastly roar, a dozen large trees were instantly knocked down, and two house-sized giant beasts suddenly appeared.
The two Demon Beasts resembled giant wolves, their fur like fire. As they sprinted through the mountain forest, they looked like two colossal flas, whipping up gusts of scorching demonic wind that made the surrounding grass and trees crackle and pop.
BOOM! BOOM!
The two Demon Wolves charged out of the forest and stopped about thirty paces in front of Luo Feng. Their blood-red pupils stared fixedly at him, radiating a chilling killing intent as they paced back and forth, searching for an opportunity to attack.
Early-stage fifth-grade Demon Beasts, Fla Demon Wolves...
Facing the two giant beasts, Luo Feng’s expression remained unchanged. Beneath his black hair, disheveled by the strong wind, his eyes instead revealed an intense battle intent.
ROAR!
Delicious prey was right before them. After a mont’s wait, the two Fla Demon Wolves could no longer resist the temptation. Roaring, they stirred up a vicious wind and pounced forward.
Flas flickered on their sharp claws as they aid for Luo Feng, determined to tear him to shreds!
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