Chapter 1106: City of Fate
Silver wings swept through the void, leaving a trail of dazzling white light behind. After killing Su Ling, Lin Feng rushed rapidly toward the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, hoping to catch up with Xue Biyao before she returned there.
Along the way, some people recognized Lin Feng, who had abducted Xue Biyao, and could not help whispering among themselves. Meanwhile, news of what had just happened was also spreading.
Of course, Lin Feng paid no attention to any of this at the moment. He only wanted to intercept Xue Biyao.
However, along the way, Lin Feng saw no trace of Xue Biyao at all. His heart sank, and he silently cursed himself for missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Finally, Lin Feng arrived at the exit of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace. Still, he did not see Xue Biyao's shadow. He only saw her two maidservants looking around, as if waiting for something. When they saw Lin Feng approaching, their eyes immediately turned cold, and they stared at him, saying, "You still dare to come back?!"
"Where is your mistress? I have urgent matters to discuss with her!" Lin Feng said to the two maidservants, causing their expressions to stiffen.
"You abducted our mistress, and now you're asking us for her? If you do not return her immediately, the Sky Dome Immortal Palace will never forgive you." The two maidservants stared at Lin Feng.
Raising an eyebrow, a glimmer of hope flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. "Do you mean Xue Biyao hasn't returned yet?"
If Xue Biyao had fallen behind him, then there was still a chance. He could wait for her here.
"What do you mean? Didn't you abduct our mistress?"
"I have already released her," Lin Feng replied.
Then, he looked around, hoping to wait for her.
Many people nearby had heard the news and gathered. Some were curious, some angry, muttering about who the audacious person was who dared to abduct the Snow Fairy Maiden of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace. Such a bold act was unheard of.
Xue Biyao still did not return, but the crowd continued to grow. Many pointed at Lin Feng, noting that he was only at the Fourth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm.
"I heard this person used despicable means to ambush the Snow Fairy Maiden. Now, he is so audacious as to return here. He's practically asking for death."
"You don't know. When the Snow Fairy Maiden left, she said he was her man and ordered no one to touch him. Moreover, although his cultivation is not high, he killed Su Ling, who was at the Sixth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm. He is very powerful and can even use powerful offensive divine abilities from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace."
The crowd's whispers rose and fell. Even the people from the place where Lin Feng had just fought had arrived, but Xue Biyao was still nowhere to be seen. This made Lin Feng frown.
Just then, the clouds and mist rippled. The gate of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace swung wide open, and a group of figures walked out. They were all old men, their auras unfathomably deep and overwhelmingly powerful.
The moment they appeared, their gazes fell upon Lin Feng, sharp as lightning.
"Where is Biyao?" they stared at Lin Feng and asked coldly.
Lin Feng's expression stiffened, and an ominous feeling rose in his heart. These people knew he had abducted Xue Biyao but had not appeared until now. Suddenly emerging from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace to interrogate him made him feel that something was unusual.
"Seniors, I unintentionally offended Xue Biyao. You must have already investigated. Once she was safe, I let her leave. I am waiting for her here now, but I have found that she has not returned." Lin Feng told the truth. These people were extremely powerful, and it would be difficult to hide anything from them.
"We have indeed investigated. You accidentally entered the Sky Dome Immortal Palace. If you had explained yourself, we would not have made things difficult for you. However, you took the opportunity to abduct Biyao. Now, Biyao is in danger and has sent out a distress signal." An old man spoke slowly, causing Lin Feng's heart to tremble. He silently cursed, knowing someone was taking advantage of the chaos.
Lin Feng was speechless. At that time, with Xue Biyao injured and many powerful experts arriving, did he even have a chance to explain? Of course, the other party was now saying this as a formality. As for Xue Biyao, it was impossible that she sent a distress signal because of him. He had not harmed her. She might have been ambushed by someone else.
"I absolutely did not threaten Xue Biyao," Lin Feng said without further explanation.
"You could not threaten Biyao either, but who knows if you have accomplices? I need to use the Soul Search Art on you," a gray-robed old man said. Xue Biyao had used forbidden power and sent a distress signal, clearly facing a major crisis. They did not believe Lin Feng was responsible, but since it started because of him, they had to start with Lin Feng.
Soul Search Art!
Lin Feng could not agree to let them search his soul. That would expose all his secrets, which was absolutely impossible.
"Apologies, senior. Although my cultivation is shallow, I will not allow my soul to be searched," Lin Feng replied coldly.
"You have no choice," the gray-robed old man said coldly, stepping forward.
Lin Feng's heart was helpless. Light flickered, and a key appeared in his hand—the Crown Key he had obtained when he ascended the Nine Heavens.
He infused his Yuan Qi into it. Instantly, the Crown Key burst forth with a brilliant light, and in front of Lin Feng, a phantom figure appeared.
It was a simple figure, seemingly ordinary and unremarkable. However, the moment he appeared, the gazes of the people from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace froze slightly.
"Fellow Daoists, long time no see," the figure said with a faint smile to the people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, causing the surrounding crowd's expressions to stiffen. So Lin Feng had a mark left by a powerful expert on him. It seemed this fellow also had a background.
"What is he to you?" the people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace asked the newcomer.
"I wonder how my junior brother has offended you all, to make you treat him like this?"
"He abducted the Holy Maiden of our Sky Dome Immortal Palace. Moreover, the Holy Maiden is now in danger. I need to use the Soul Search Art to investigate. Since he is your junior brother, I guarantee that if he has nothing to do with this, we will not blame him."
The leading old man of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace spoke to the newcomer. Although his voice was cold, it was quite polite, clearly indicating that the newcomer was extraordinary. This further piqued the crowd's curiosity. So this Fourth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm fellow had such a powerful background that even the people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace had to show face to his senior brother. Yet this guy had still abducted the Holy Maiden of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, leaving everyone speechless.
Hearing this, the newcomer was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a laugh. He turned to Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, if you fancy the Holy Maiden, there's no need to be so impatient. You could have discussed it with your senior brother first, and I would have come to propose marriage for you."
"..." The crowd was speechless. This guy... he actually talked about proposing marriage to the Holy Maiden. How outrageous! How could this Fourth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm fellow be worthy of the Snow Fairy Maiden?
Many young people from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace glared at Lin Feng with anger. Ridiculous! Propose marriage to the Holy Maiden of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace? Was he a prince or a holy son of some Martial Emperor?
Lin Feng also had a forehead full of black lines. So his senior brother was this eccentric... This newcomer was his senior brother, Mu Chen, who had ascended the Nine Heavens and obtained the Supreme Crown Key, which bore Mu Chen's imprint. Facing the powerful experts of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, Lin Feng had no choice but to use it.
"Senior Brother, I have already let Xue Biyao go. If the seniors of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace do not believe me, they can investigate. As for Xue Biyao later encountering danger, it has absolutely nothing to do with me," Lin Feng naturally knew that Mu Chen's talk of proposing marriage was just a joke.
"Mm." Mu Chen nodded, then looked at the powerful experts of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace and said, "I can vouch for my junior brother's character. As for the Soul Search Art, let's forget it. Who can tolerate having their soul searched by others? So, I ask you fellow Daoists to give Mu Chen some face. I believe the Holy Maiden of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace will return safely."
The people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace remained silent, not immediately responding. If the newcomer were not Mu Chen but some other Venerable, they would have forcibly searched Lin Feng's soul. However, Mu Chen was too extraordinary. People from the Eight Wastelands Realm only knew that Hou Qinglin of the Azure Forest Reincarnation Sword was someone not to be trifled with, but those from this small world knew that Mu Chen was also someone not to be provoked. Although he appeared extremely simple and ordinary, like a commoner, if he one day restrained this aura and revealed his sharpness, it would be an extremely terrifying matter. The incident where Mu Chen forcibly entered the Heavenly Dragon Divine Fortress and took Hou Qinglin away was a living example.
"Lin Feng, although this matter was not done by you, it started because of you. If the Sky Dome Immortal Palace needs your help, you must do your utmost to assist," Mu Chen then said to Lin Feng. Lin Feng naturally understood that Mu Chen wanted him to ease relations with the Sky Dome Immortal Palace, which was also what he hoped for. He still needed the pills from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace.
"I understand," Lin Feng nodded.
"What good would your understanding do?" a young man from the Sky Dome Immortal Palace snorted coldly.
"It seems Mu Chen is determined to protect this person," the people of the Sky Dome Immortal Palace thought clearly. Then, one of them spoke, "We will not search his soul this time. However, if it is discovered in the future that he is involved in this matter, what does Fellow Daoist Mu Chen think?"
"I will personally deliver him to the Sky Dome Immortal Palace," Mu Chen said calmly. He naturally understood that he needed to give the Sky Dome Immortal Palace a way out now.
"Very well. I trust the disciples of the Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor," the old man nodded. The crowd then understood. So it was someone from the Heavenly Terrace. Not long ago, the Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor had recruited their first batch of Martial Emperor's Disciples. It seemed that Lin Feng, who had abducted the Holy Maiden, was one of them.
"Thank you for your understanding, fellow Daoists," Mu Chen said politely with a smile. Then, he turned to Lin Feng and said, "I didn't expect you to come to the Southern Wasteland. Since you're here, there's no need to go back. After some time, head directly to the City of Fate."
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