Chapter 106: The Change of History's Wheel
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A sealed gate had appeared at the center of Lin Hai's brow, which meant that his father had been sealed with something, and his father had once clashed with a descendant of the Duan Clan.
Not long ago, when he left Yangzhou City, his father Lin Hai had told Lin Feng that he was going to the Imperial City...
Lin Feng felt his mind in chaos. His father bore enmity with the Duan Clan, yet he still went to the Imperial City. Intuition told Lin Feng that his father was definitely not going there for a sightseeing trip.
"Father might be in danger. On this trip to the Imperial City, I must find him."
Lin Feng didn't know which member of the Duan Clan his father had offended, nor did he know the origin of this hatred. All he could do now was find his father and ask him what was really going on.
Also, Lin Feng suddenly recalled something—his father had never mentioned anything about his mother. What was the mystery behind that?
"Lin Feng."
Meng Qing noticed Lin Feng's unusual behavior and called out to him, snapping him back to reality. He suppressed all the doubts in his heart, shook his head, and said, "I'm fine. Duan Feng, how much longer until we reach the Imperial City?"
"If the journey goes smoothly, at this speed, it will take at least five or six more days," Duan Feng replied.
"I'll take over driving later. Jingyun and I will take turns so she can rest too. That way, we'll go faster."
Lin Feng said this, and though Duan Feng didn't understand Lin Feng's intentions, he nodded. Still, he wondered why Brother Lin Feng had seemed so strange after seeing his Martial Soul.
But since Lin Feng didn't explain, Duan Feng didn't ask.
As Duan Feng had predicted, even traveling day and night, they only reached the foot of the Imperial City on the sixth day.
Moreover, because they had taken a different route, they indeed encountered no ambushes. Perhaps no one even knew that the person in this carriage was Duan Feng.
The Imperial City was vast and magnificent, completely sealed off on the outside, with only one main gate leading into the city.
This city gate was extremely wide, made of bronze, and stood dozens of meters tall. Above the gate, rows of imposing iron-armored soldiers stood guard, holding long spears.
Outside the Imperial City, a long river surrounded it, leaving only a wide stone bridge opposite the gate. Crossing this bridge led to the city gate, through which one could enter the Imperial City.
However, at this moment, the city gate was tightly shut. It only opened at specific times each day to allow passage into the Imperial City.
But the travelers had no complaints about this, because outside the city gate, there was another small city, filled with towers, pavilions, and buildings, large enough to accommodate millions of people. This was the famous Outer City of the Imperial Capital.
At this moment, a carriage arrived at this Outer City. Lin Feng drove the carriage, looking at the shops and taverns on both sides, bustling with activity. Even the prosperity of this Outer City far surpassed that of Yangzhou City.
"There are so many people here."
Meng Qing wasn't sitting behind the curtain but on the wooden edge of the carriage, watching the crowds passing by.
"This is the Outer City of the Imperial Capital, so naturally there are many people," Lin Feng said with a smile. Along the way, he had come to understand that the reason people from all over the Snow Moon Kingdom gathered in the Imperial City wasn't just to admire its grandeur from afar, but to witness the birth of the Snow Moon Holy Academy.
In the eyes of the people, the birth of the Snow Moon Holy Academy might be a moment that would push history forward or even change the Snow Moon Kingdom.
At this moment, no one realized that the handsome young man driving a carriage down the middle of the road, barely attracting any glances, would, the moment he set foot in the Imperial City, change the wheel of history, turning the future of the Snow Moon Kingdom upside down.
"Meng Qing, you must be tired after so many days of travel. Since the Imperial City gate hasn't opened yet, let's sit down and have something to eat first."
Lin Feng looked around, then parked the carriage next to a tavern.
Duan Feng and Jingyun got off together, and the four of them entered the tavern. The first floor was empty, with some plants arranged in a circular pattern in the center. The upper part of the central area was also open, so looking up, one could see many people on the second floor sitting by the railing, drinking tea and wine.
Following the sandalwood stairs, the four of them went up to the second floor. Because it was crowded, the tavern was packed. However, Lin Feng was slightly surprised to find that although there were many people, it was very quiet, with no noise, and occasionally the sound of a guqin could be heard.
"Pure Heart Tavern, truly living up to its reputation," Lin Feng murmured. Although this tavern wasn't luxurious, it was clean and tidy, elegantly arranged, giving a refreshing impression. Paired with the quiet atmosphere of drinking and the accompaniment of ancient music, it added a touch of refinement.
"Brother Lin Feng, there's exactly one table left by the window. What a coincidence," Duan Feng said with a smile, pointing to a spot. The four of them sat down together.
"What would you like,几位?" As soon as they sat down, a waiter came over to serve them, smiling.
"Two jugs of wine and a pot of tea, the best you have. Also, bring a few of your signature dishes," Lin Feng said casually. He hadn't had a chance to properly taste tea or wine in this world, so today he would indulge and see what they were like.
"Very well, please wait a moment."
The waiter responded with a smile and walked away.
Lin Feng sat in his seat, listening to the conversations in the tavern. Although everyone spoke in low voices, those at the Spirit Martial Realm could easily hear them, as the topics weren't particularly secret, so no one bothered to whisper.
Lin Feng noticed that almost everyone's conversation revolved around one topic: the Snow Moon Holy Academy. Occasionally, he also heard mentions of the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Heavenly One Academy.
"Brother Han, you said the Cloud Sea Sect was destroyed, and those major forces divided its cultivation resources. Among all the forces involved in destroying the Cloud Sea Sect, who benefited the most?"
At this moment, a voice caught Lin Feng's attention. Someone was actually talking about the Cloud Sea Sect.
"The Hao Yue Sect has always been at odds with the Cloud Sea Sect, clashing for many years. The Cloud Sea Sect's destruction is naturally a great cause for celebration for the Hao Yue Sect. As for the Ice and Snow Mountain Villa and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, their disciples either all possess Ice and Snow Martial Souls or all possess Beast Martial Souls. The Cloud Sea Sect's destruction won't affect them as much as the Hao Yue Sect. However, the Hao Yue Sect isn't the biggest winner. Duan Tianlang, or rather, the person behind Duan Tianlang, is the true victor."
"Heh, Brother Han, your insight is truly sharp, hitting the nail on the head. This operation was personally led by the Celestial Wolf King. By using the destruction of the Cloud Sea Sect as a price to gain the support of the other major sects, allowing some of their outstanding disciples to join the Snow Moon Holy Academy, the Celestial Wolf King not only gained many talented young talents to lay the foundation for the Snow Moon Holy Academy but also conveniently eliminated a disobedient sect. He's the truly formidable one."
The two spoke loudly, their voices rising slightly, proud and satisfied, as if showing off their knowledge.
Especially when they noticed others stopping to listen to their conversation, the smiles in their eyes grew even brighter.
"Nonsense." A cold voice suddenly rang out, drawing everyone's attention. At the staircase, three figures slowly ascended. The leader was a woman, wearing an elegant green silk long dress, holding a black flexible whip in her hand, beautiful yet with a hint of heroic spirit.
Behind her, two men followed quietly.
"Short-sighted fools who think themselves sharp-eyed. Ridiculous."
The woman's cold voice rang out again, causing the faces of the two speakers to stiffen. One of them angrily said, "Young lady, if you don't understand, don't speak, or you'll make a fool of yourself."
"Slap his mouth."
The woman said coldly. Instantly, one of the men behind her turned into a blur, rushing forward. Then, a loud slap was heard. The man who had just spoken was sent flying by the slap, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"Destroying the Cloud Sea Sect is nothing. The various sects only got some techniques and martial skills, along with a few defectors. While those techniques and skills are decent, among the forces that participated in destroying the Cloud Sea Sect, who doesn't have techniques and skills of the same level? As for the defectors, aside from a few taken by the Snow Moon Holy Academy, do the rest really care about them?"
The woman looked at the other speaker. His face turned ugly, but he had to admit she had a point. Even if she didn't, he wouldn't dare say so now. He just nodded.
"The reason the various sects support the Snow Moon Holy Academy isn't because they gained benefits, but because they fear it. If they don't comply, they might become the next Cloud Sea Sect, facing destruction. They understand this better than anyone, so they have no choice. Just then, the Imperial Family showed favor, giving them a way out by using the destruction of the Cloud Sea Sect as an excuse. Naturally, they were willing to go along, which is why the last operation happened."
"However, even after destroying the Cloud Sea Sect, those sects have only bought themselves some time. The Snow Moon Kingdom will eventually be truly unified. The Snow Moon Kingdom can only have the Snow Moon Imperial Family. All other forces must submit and serve the Snow Moon Imperial Family."
Lin Feng sneered inwardly at the woman's words. Although what she said had some truth, it was too biased, completely from the perspective of the Snow Moon Imperial Family. She was probably a supporter of the Snow Moon Imperial Family.
"If the Snow Moon Imperial Family is so powerful, why use such underhanded tactics? Why not just destroy the other sects directly?"
At this moment, a voice rang out, surprising Lin Feng. The speaker was Jingyun. Clearly, she was still bitter about the destruction of the sect, her tone carrying a hint of defiance.
The woman slowly turned, glanced at Jingyun, and a cold gleam flashed in her eyes. She sneered, "You're right. If anyone disobeys, they'll be destroyed. Just like you now..."
With that, a gust of wind howled. The black whip shot out like a venomous snake from the woman's hand, aimed directly at Jingyun's face, extremely vicious.
Seeing the woman's action, Lin Feng's pupils contracted, and a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes. For a single word of disagreement, she attacked. What a domineering and rude woman.
Reaching out, Lin Feng accurately grabbed the whip in his hand and said coldly, "She only said a casual word. Don't you think you're going too far?"
"Some words cannot be spoken. If spoken, one must pay the price, because the speaker has no right to speak," the woman said coldly, staring at Lin Feng. "And you, too, have no right to speak."
(Note: The Chinese character "几位" meaning "几位" was inadvertently left in the translation. It should be translated as "you all" or similar. The corrected sentence would be: "What would you like, everyone?")