# Chapter 70: Lin Feng's Thoughts
Mo Xie was also shocked, looking at Nan Gong Ling whose anger was radiating outward. It took him a long time to react before he bowed and said, "Sect Leader, Mo Xie admits his guilt."
Although Mo Xie and his father Mo Canglan held great power within Cloud Sea Sect, Nan Gong Ling was ultimately the Sect Leader. Now that Nan Gong Ling was truly enraged, Mo Xie had no choice but to compromise and admit his mistake.
"Perhaps it was because I was too arrogant in front of the Sect Leader that I incurred his displeasure," Mo Xie thought to himself, cursing himself inwardly.
Seeing Mo Xie admit his fault, Nan Gong Ling's expression finally softened. He coldly swept his gaze over Mo Xie and said, "Since you know your mistake, I'll let it go this time. Don't let it happen again."
"As for that outer sect disciple, Yu Hao was the one who provoked him first, saying he would cripple his cultivation and break his limbs. Killing Yu Hao was a matter of cleansing the sect. It can be forgiven."
"Sect Leader, but..." Mo Xie wanted to speak again, not yet realizing the true reason for Nan Gong Ling's fury.
"Hmm?" Nan Gong Ling's eyes swept over, his gaze icy cold. The words Mo Xie wanted to say were instantly swallowed back. Against his will, he said, "The Sect Leader is wise."
Nan Gong Ling gave a cold snort, letting the matter rest. His gaze dropped down to Lin Feng, and he asked, "What is your name?"
Lin Feng raised his head and met Nan Gong Ling's gaze, his eyes calm and deep.
"Lin Feng!"
"Lin Feng, good. Now, you are an inner sect disciple of my Cloud Sea Sect," Nan Gong Ling announced. The crowd sighed inwardly. Lin Feng's strength had actually stirred the Sect Leader's appreciation for talent, prompting him to personally ask for his name and grant him inner sect disciple status. Others did not have this honor; they only had to collect their inner sect tokens themselves after the first round of the competition.
A smile appeared in Lin Feng's eyes, a smile filled with a different kind of meaning, without gratitude or indebtedness.
"Only by possessing sufficient strength can one gain respect."
Nan Gong Ling had once given Lin Feng this sentence. He had not forgotten it. Today, he stood on the most conspicuous Life and Death Platform, drawing the attention of thousands, for no other reason than to test Nan Gong Ling's attitude. Now, he had his answer.
Last time, Mo Xie wanted to hand him over to Dapeng Gongzi and Lin Qian. Although Nan Gong Ling did not agree, he also did not stop it. In his view, an outer sect disciple and an inner sect elder had no comparability in importance.
But this time, Mo Xie wanted his life again. Nan Gong Ling did not remain silent. He rebuked Mo Xie. Lin Feng believed that this was not only because of the talent and strength he had displayed, but also because Nan Gong Ling must have already learned about the Bell and Drum Precipice, hearing something from Old Man Bei or Old Man Kong. That was why he showed Mo Xie no face and helped him instead.
But was this enough?
Clearly not. For Lin Feng, not only was it not enough, it was far from enough. Compared to what he had in mind, it was a million miles away.
When the demon beasts attacked, Mo Xie had sent him into the mouth of a demon beast. Lin Feng did not believe Nan Gong Ling was unaware of this.
Today, Mo Xie once again wanted his life in front of everyone, and Nan Gong Ling had witnessed it with his own eyes.
Even so, had Nan Gong Ling punished Mo Xie? In others' eyes, he had. But in Lin Feng's eyes, he had not. Nan Gong Ling had merely scolded Mo Xie once and then expected him to be grateful and serve the sect?
Lin Feng came from Earth. He had no servility. For someone who had nearly taken his life twice, were a few casual reprimands from Nan Gong Ling enough? Far from it... An inner sect elder was ultimately an inner sect elder, and an outer sect disciple was ultimately an outer sect disciple, even if that outer sect disciple had outstanding talent and had entered the inner sect.
"Between Mo Xie and me, only one can remain. Either I am here and he is not, or he is here and I am not."
Lin Feng said in his heart. Between him and Mo Xie, Nan Gong Ling, or rather Cloud Sea Sect, could only choose one. If they chose him, Cloud Sea Sect would be his sect. If they chose Mo Xie, not only would he not serve Cloud Sea Sect, he might even stand on the opposing side. Because he hated Mo Xie and would definitely kill Mo Xie to wash away the shame. If Cloud Sea Sect interfered then, he would have no choice but to stand against them.
But Lin Feng was not foolish enough to think that his current performance alone would make Nan Gong Ling choose him. This was only the beginning. In this sect competition, he would definitely make Mo Xie pay!
With a resolute gaze, Lin Feng lifted his foot and walked down the platform. Every step was as steady as a mountain.
Nan Gong Ling's brows twitched, and a sharp light flickered in his eyes. This young man had such deep and tenacious eyes. With his talent, it would be hard for him not to succeed.
"So strong, so arrogant," someone murmured.
"If I had that kind of strength, I would be just as arrogant as him. But right now, ten of me wouldn't be his match. Lin Feng, I'll remember that name."
"What does it matter if you remember? Who knows you? But he's really impressive. That so-called number one outer sect disciple, Shen Chen, is nothing but a fart in front of him."
"What number one outer sect disciple? Truly powerful people don't go around showing off. How could Shen Chen compare to Lin Feng? He's not even fit to carry Lin Feng's shoes."
The two whispered to each other, unaware that not far behind them, a person's face was ice cold. This person was none other than the number one outer sect disciple, Shen Chen, the one who had provoked and insulted Lin Feng in the Star Pavilion, only to be outmaneuvered by him.
"At least among the outer sect disciples, if I claim second, no one dares to claim first."
Remembering the words he had said in front of Lin Feng, Shen Chen felt utterly humiliated. Although the two ahead spoke crudely, they spoke the truth. In front of Lin Feng, he was nothing but a fart!
Yu Hao, the possessor of the Sword Martial Soul, was killed with a single sword strike!
"Perhaps he never even regarded me as worth his attention," Shen Chen thought, his mood incredibly complicated.
The truth was exactly as Shen Chen thought. Lin Feng indeed did not regard him as worth his attention. An outer sect disciple who was proud enough to think himself number one—such a person had limited vision and limited achievements.
"You're so much more impressive than me," Han Man said, punching Lin Feng in the chest as he walked back. "Why are the surprises you give me always so thrilling?"
"Yeah, Lin Feng, you're amazing," Jing Yun said, her face beaming with a bright smile. She really didn't know how this guy cultivated.
The surrounding crowd looked at their group with envy. Han Man and Jing Yun were both outer sect disciples, but they were on good terms with Lin Feng. With Lin Feng's talent, he would surely be valued in the future, and Han Man and the others would benefit as well. Why hadn't they gotten to know Lin Feng earlier?
Lin Feng shrugged and smiled at Han Man. "When are you going up?"
"Hehe, since no one's going up, I'm itching for a fight too," Han Man said with a grin, heading toward the Life and Death Platform.
Because Lin Feng's performance had been so stunning, anyone going up now would only highlight their own weakness. So everyone was waiting, which gave Han Man the chance to step onto the platform.
To everyone's surprise, Han Man, this guy, had no idea what modesty meant. Just like Lin Feng, he walked straight up to the highest Life and Death Platform. Even Lin Feng was a bit surprised. This guy...
"I don't really know anyone either. Inner sect disciples at the First Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, who's coming?"
Han Man stood on the Life and Death Platform, his rough voice ringing out, making everyone's eyes go wide. Another eccentric!!
Lin Feng had challenged two inner sect disciples at once, breaking the record. And Han Man—he couldn't even name a single inner sect disciple. He didn't pick a target; he just called for anyone to come fight him. Unprecedented...
Lin Feng stared at Han Man, his mouth hanging open. Speechless!
"Pfft." Jing Yun couldn't help but laugh out loud. This guy was too much!
The entire space was silent for a long time before an inner sect disciple finally stepped onto the Life and Death Platform and said loudly, "I'll do it."
"Good. My name is Han Man."
"Wang Han."
"I like straightforward people. Let's fight!" Han Man laughed heartily. A thick aura of earth power burst forth. Instantly, Han Man's body seemed to merge with the earth. Standing on the Life and Death Platform, he was the earth, and the earth was him.
"Boom..."
Han Man took a step, and the Life and Death Platform shook violently. Everyone's hearts trembled along with it. A surging, heavy pressure descended upon Wang Han.
"Another momentum!" Above the canyon, Nan Gong Ling's eyes flashed with sharp light. He was very shocked. One freak like Lin Feng was already enough, but now this burly outer sect disciple had also comprehended momentum. Although he relied on his Martial Soul's power and his understanding of momentum was not as deep as Lin Feng's, nor did it produce such strong pressure, he was still considered a genius.
"Heh, when things reach their peak, they must decline; when they have declined long enough, they must rise again. My Cloud Sea Sect has been silent for so many years, and finally, two decent disciples have appeared."
There was a hint of relief in Nan Gong Ling's eyes. Without a doubt, this was the greatest gain of this sect competition.
(End of Chapter)