"Feng Er, have you truly broken through to the mid-stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm’s Fifth Fold?"
Although she believed Luo Feng wouldn’t lie, Yang Qing still found the news too shocking to fully comprehend. Luotian stood to the side, and although he didn’t speak, his wide eyes betrayed his thoughts.
In just three months, Luo Feng had progressed from the Third Fold to the Fifth Fold of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, a feat that was truly beyond belief.
Luo Feng smiled faintly. With a slight tremor of his body, a powerful aura erupted from him. Its oppressive presence forced Luotian and Yang Qing to retreat two steps before they managed to steady themselves.
"Indeed, it’s the mid-stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm’s Fifth Fold! What profound Yuan Qi!"
Luotian and Yang Qing looked at Luo Feng, their faces filled with joy and pride. At sixteen, reaching the mid-stage of the Spiritual Rotation Realm’s Fifth Fold placed him among the top talents across the entire Canglang Dynasty. As parents, they naturally hoped their child would be even more outstanding.
"City Lord Luotian, for Luo Feng to have such cultivation at such a young age, and to have even comprehended Grand Montum, is astonishing. He’s an unparalleled genius. Congratulations!" Yue Chongshan stepped forward, cupping his fist to Luotian.
"Feng Er, who is this?"
Luo Feng smiled and said, "Father, this is the Cold Moon Marquis, Yue Chongshan."
Upon hearing this, Luotian was slightly taken aback and cupped his fist in return. "So it is the Marquis. My son has caused you trouble this ti."
Yue Chongshan shook his head. "City Lord Luo, you’re being too serious. Luo Feng only stepped in for Haitang, which led to this duel with Yi Tian. In fact, I should thank him for saving Haitang. Haitang, co and et Uncle Luo and Aunt Yang." Yue Chongshan turned to Yue Haitang, who was standing nearby, and said.
Yue Haitang stepped forward, looking sowhat nervous as he faced Luotian and Yang Qing. "Greetings, Uncle Luo. Greetings, Aunt Yang," he said.
Luotian glanced at Yue Haitang. He noted Yue Haitang’s refined features, which were even more beautiful than many won’s, his dashing posture, and the heroic air about his brows. He nodded and spoke with a smile, "I’ve long heard that Yue Haitang, the First Young Master of Changxin Academy, is an outstanding young man. Truly remarkable. You will undoubtedly achieve great things in the future."
"Uncle Luo is too kind," Yue Haitang said humbly, a hint of shyness on his face.
Yang Qing was also sizing up Yue Haitang. She cast a glance at Luo Feng and smiled but said nothing.
"Father, shall we go in?" Luo Feng suggested, noticing the growing number of people paying attention to their group.
"Very well."
The group proceeded towards the Phoenix Soaring Valley.
"Senior Brother Luo Feng."
Along the way, a figure hurried to catch up with them.
When Luo Feng turned his head, he recognized Nanxuan, a disciple from Linglong Hall whom he had previously t in the Red Dragon Mountain Range. "It’s been a while," he smiled.
Nanxuan looked at Luo Feng, her large, crystalline eyes gleaming with admiration and gratitude. With her hands clasped behind her back, she smiled and said, "The person who saved us in the Red Dragon Mountain Range was you, Senior Brother Luo Feng! Feng Luo... Luo Feng... I was so foolish not to have guessed back then."
Luo Feng smiled faintly, then glanced at Ling Qingwu and the others. "Did you co to the Imperial City just to watch my duel with Yi Tian?"
"Not entirely, we..." Nanxuan shook her head.
"Yes."
Before Nanxuan could finish, another voice interjected. Ling Qingwu stepped forward, glanced at Luo Feng, and said, "Originally, the Second Hall Master intended to co in person, but sothing ca up..."
Nanxuan looked at Ling Qingwu and said no more.
Recalling the rumor he had heard on the road about Shui Linglong being seriously injured by a Blood Demon Sect master, Luo Feng furrowed his brows and asked, "The Second Hall Master... is she badly injured?"
Ling Qingwu cast Luo Feng a sowhat surprised look, as she hadn’t expected him to know about the incident. She shook her head. "Her life is not in danger. She was concerned about your duel with Yi Tian, so she had us co."
At this point, Ling Qingwu paused briefly, an icy glint in her eyes as she reminded him, "Luo Feng, you should know that Linglong Hall has never accepted male disciples. This ti, the Second Hall Master disregarded public opinion and insisted on accepting you as a disciple. This has already drawn much criticism from others in the Golden Palace. This duel concerns not only you personally but also the reputation of Linglong Hall and the Second Hall Master."
Luo Feng looked at Ling Qingwu’s serious expression and smiled. "Don’t worry. Even if you don’t trust , you should trust the title ’First Martial Champion.’"
Upon hearing these words, Lin Yue’er and the other girls standing nearby broke into smiles. They all knew that Ling Qingwu was last year’s First Martial Champion of the Six Southern Domains. Luo Feng’s words were a clever double entendre.
"re eloquence won’t win you the duel," Ling Qingwu stated, her face impassive.
Looking at Ling Qingwu, Luo Feng rembered what the shopkeeper in Red Valley City had said when he bought the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill.
Reflecting on it now, that Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill had likely been bought by Ling Qingwu for her own use. For so reason, she had later given it to him. Without that Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill, it would have likely taken him more ti to reach the Fifth Fold of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Perhaps she knew my identity back then...
With this thought, Luo Feng said to Ling Qingwu, "Thank you for the Nine Apertures YuanLing Pill from last ti."
Ling Qingwu’s shapely brows twitched slightly, a flicker of surprise in her eyes that vanished as quickly as it appeared. She replied indifferently, "I was rely thanking you for saving my junior martial sisters. Besides, that pill was of no use to ."
Luo Feng rely smiled, not pointing out the flaw in her statent.
At this mont, Nanxuan, with her adorably round face, sidled over to Luo Feng and whispered in his ear, "Senior Brother Luo Feng, Senior Sister Ling has always been like this with people, don’t take it to heart. She was very impressed when you beca the First Martial Champion. In fact, she was the one who proposed coming to the Imperial City to the Second Hall Master..."
"I’m not that petty." Luo Feng shook his head with a smile and asked Nanxuan, "Nanxuan, have you heard of a person nad Bing Ruolan? Like , she’s a new disciple of Linglong Hall."
"Bing Ruolan?" Nanxuan thought for a mont, then shook her head. "I haven’t heard of her. New disciples must train in the Golden Palace for the first three months. She should still be in the Golden Palace."
"Hmm." Luo Feng nodded and said no more.
Nearby, Lin Yue’er looked at Luo Feng’s back and said to Ling Qingwu, "Senior Sister Ling, why didn’t you tell Luo Feng about the Blood Demon Sect?"
"He must focus all his energy on the duel with Yi Tian right now; he cannot afford any distractions," Ling Qingwu replied calmly.
At the valley entrance, a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties imdiately ca forward to greet them. His expression was respectful upon seeing the Cold Moon Marquis. "Marquis, I didn’t expect you to co in person."
"I couldn’t miss such a grand event." Yue Chongshan nodded, then turned and introduced, "This is Luo Feng, this year’s First Martial Champion of the Six Southern Domains."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man looked at Luo Feng, a glint of keen interest in his eyes. He had heard about Luo Feng challenging Yi Tian and had always thought this person must be an arrogant fool who didn’t know his own limits. However, seeing him now, he realized this was not the case. As the master of the Phoenix Soaring Mountain Autumn Hunting Ground, he had managed this place for many years, seen countless young talents, and witnessed the rise of many supre figures. These individuals often showed unique qualities from a young age. Luo Feng had a refined appearance, like a young scholar, yet his eyes held a hidden sharpness. He was not to be underestimated.
Setting aside his initial underestimation, the middle-aged man spoke, "I am Xu Rong, master of the Phoenix Soaring Mountain Autumn Hunting Ground, and I am in charge of today’s duel. Please, follow ."
Luo Feng nodded, and the group followed him.
Passing through the natural valley entrance, Luo Feng entered the heart of Phoenix Soaring Mountain, and his eyes widened slightly in amazent.
Inside the valley lay a vast lake, nearly ten thousand feet in length and width. Faint shadows could be seen darting about within it, and a pervasive Demon Qi filled the air. In the middle of the lake stood a huge martial stage, a hundred feet high, looking from a distance like a small mountain floating on the water’s surface.
"How many people are here!" Luo Feng exclaid in surprise, looking around.
Dozens of steep mountains encircled the valley. At this mont, these peaks teed with dense crowds, and waves of voices rose and fell, creating an incredibly spectacular scene.
Yue Haitang, walking beside Luo Feng, explained, "The Phoenix Soaring Mountain Autumn Hunting Ground is composed of thirty-three mountains. The imperial family’s annual autumn hunt is held here. Each mountain can hold tens of thousands of people."
"Doesn’t that an there could be a million people here?" Luo Feng asked, his mouth agape.
At this mont, Xu Rong walked a few steps forward, pointed at Luo Feng, cleared his throat, and announced loudly, "Everyone, this is Luo Feng, this year’s First Martial Champion of the Six Southern Domains!"
Xu Rong’s voice reverberated throughout the valley, lingering for a long ti as the surrounding clamor gradually died down.
Suddenly, a torrent of cheers erupted from the thirty-three mountains, each wave of sound louder than the last.
"Look, the First Martial Champion Luo Feng is here!"
"It’s really him! I saw him during the Twelve Golden Palaces’ assessnt. But compared to then, his aura is so much stronger now. I wonder what his cultivation level is."
"His opponent is Princely Heir Yi Tian, ranked sixty-third on the New Dragon Ranking. I didn’t expect him to actually show up."
"The person beside Luo Feng must be Yue Haitang, the First Young Master of Changxin Academy. I heard this duel started because of him. Hey, isn’t that young lady ’Leng Yianyang’ Ling Qingwu? I didn’t expect her to co as well. This ans the First Martial Champions from the Six Southern Domains for two consecutive years are present."
"Luo Feng will win!"
"Luo Feng!"
"Luo Feng!"
All eyes were fixed on Luo Feng, and their shouts pierced the sky.
Although most people didn’t think Luo Feng could defeat Yi Tian, the martial artists from the Six Southern Domains, especially those from the Flowing Cloud Region, all hoped Luo Feng would win.
In a corner of one mountain, a petite figure in a grey cloak sighed in relief as she watched Luo Feng’s arrival. However, when she saw Ling Qingwu and the others standing next to Luo Feng, she couldn’t help but purse her red lips slightly.
Hearing the crowd’s cheers, Luo Feng couldn’t help but feel his blood boil. The feeling of being the center of everyone’s attention was better than he had imagined.
Yue Chongshan scanned the surroundings and asked Xu Rong, "Has that brat from Qingyun Mansion not arrived yet?"
eting Yue Chongshan’s gaze, Xu Rong couldn’t help but lower his head. "Marquis, I’ve already sent soone to urge them. Please, everyone, take your seats first."
"This way, please." Xu Rong gestured with his right hand, pointing to the left of the lake, where rows of white jade chairs were arranged.
At this mont, a young martial artist rushed over. "Manor Lord, the Azure Cloud Marquis and his party have arrived."
As soon as his words fell, a group of figures appeared at the valley entrance, heading straight towards Luo Feng and the others.
Instantly, all sound vanished completely.
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