Chapter 1555: Departure
"Azure Emperor Mountain, are you blind!"
When the crowd heard these words, their hearts trembled slightly. Who was so arrogant as to dare utter such words?
But when their gazes turned and they saw the speaker, their eyes narrowed slightly, because that person was standing right beside Ni Chen Martial Emperor of Azure Emperor Mountain.
"It's him, Shen Yu Martial Emperor!" The crowd hadn't expected Shen Yu Martial Emperor to say such a thing. Azure Emperor Mountain, are you blind? If you don't want him, I do!
"Who exactly is Shen Yu Martial Emperor?" The crowd was puzzled. What kind of status did Ni Chen Martial Emperor have? As a High-rank Emperor powerhouse and a great figure of Azure Emperor Mountain, his word was law in this nine-city region. No one dared to defy him. His refusal to accept Lin Feng and include him among Azure Emperor Mountain's cultivators had already surprised many. But Shen Yu Martial Emperor's words were even more shocking, making everyone even more curious about his identity.
However, there was no doubt that this Shen Yu Martial Emperor was definitely not a cultivator of Azure Emperor Mountain. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said that Azure Emperor Mountain was blind.
As Shen Yu Martial Emperor's words fell, the people of Qi Tian Fortress and the white-bearded elder of Medicine King Immortal Palace felt their hearts sink. The smiles on their faces vanished instantly. Looking at Lin Feng's figure standing in the void, they began to realize that perhaps Lin Feng had never made any bet, nor had he ever gambled on Azure Emperor Mountain. Who would be foolish enough to gamble with their own life?
Could Lin Feng's confidence have come from Shen Yu Martial Emperor?
"Shen Yu Martial Emperor... I've never heard of that title. He probably isn't a great figure of Azure Emperor Mountain, and certainly not a powerhouse from within or outside this nine-city region. But he can walk side by side with Ni Chen Martial Emperor, which clearly means his identity is extraordinary. Yet right now, he isn't showing much respect to Ni Chen Martial Emperor. Who could he be?"
The people of Qi Tian Fortress and Medicine King Immortal Palace thought to themselves, a sense of unease growing in their hearts. Judging by Shen Yu Martial Emperor's tone, he clearly intended to protect Lin Feng. If they wanted Lin Feng dead here, it would be difficult!
Ni Chen Martial Emperor's eyes flickered with a strange light when he heard Shen Yu Martial Emperor's words, but he quickly regained his composure. Looking at Shen Yu Martial Emperor, he smiled and said, "Brother Shen Yu has truly taken a liking to this boy?"
"He has already proven his talent up there, yet Brother Ni Chen refuses to accept him into Azure Emperor Mountain. How could I let this opportunity slip? I plan to take him away from here," Shen Yu Martial Emperor said with a faint smile, his expression calm, as if everything was within his expectations.
A glint of sharp light flickered deep in Ni Chen's pupils. He sensed something unusual.
He and Shen Yu Martial Emperor weren't exactly acquaintances—they were cultivators from different factions. However, on this trip here, they had met by chance and traveled together. Shen Yu Martial Emperor had kept a cold face most of the way, saying little. But after arriving in this region, his smiles seemed to increase. Moreover, he had disappeared for several days.
Glancing at Lin Feng, who was looking back at them from the void, Ni Chen couldn't shake the feeling that Shen Yu Martial Emperor had come here specifically for Lin Feng.
"There are many talented individuals in the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses region, but Brother Shen Yu just said he didn't fancy any of them. Yet now, why have you taken a liking to this boy?" Ni Chen Martial Emperor asked with a faint smile, his tone probing.
Frankly, Shen Yu Martial Emperor's earlier words had made him lose face. The moment he refused, Shen Yu Martial Emperor stood up and said Azure Emperor Mountain was blind—wasn't that embarrassing him?
"I naturally like young people with impressive talent," Shen Yu said calmly. Their exchange was plain and unremarkable, like an ordinary conversation, but the crowd listened intently, as if trying to discern the hidden meaning behind those plain words.
Anyone could sense that something was off!
"Brother Shen Yu, do you really think his talent surpasses everyone else's?" Ni Chen Martial Emperor asked again.
"Naturally!" Shen Yu Martial Emperor's reply was still concise, carrying a hint of confrontation.
"In that case, after Brother Shen Yu takes him away, I will bring a few people to Azure Emperor Mountain. When we meet again in the future, we'll see who is stronger and who is weaker. That will make it clear at a glance," Ni Chen Martial Emperor said, his calm voice now carrying a competitive edge. You take Lin Feng away, and I'll take the few people from the battle platform to Azure Emperor Mountain, train them, and when we meet again, we'll compete!
The crowd understood clearly that Ni Chen Martial Emperor's words were somewhat petulant. Given his status and position, being rendered speechless by Shen Yu Martial Emperor's sudden remark naturally made him very unhappy. But perhaps he couldn't stop Shen Yu Martial Emperor from taking Lin Feng away. So, he was saying: You say I have no eye for talent, you choose Lin Feng—then let's see how they fare in the future.
"I don't need to see to know the outcome. Of course, if Brother Ni Chen wants to watch, I have no objection. When we meet again someday, their strength will be obvious at a glance," Shen Yu Martial Emperor said with a smile, his indifferent eyes still carrying that inscrutable look, impossible to read.
The crowd listened quietly to their exchange. At this point, Lin Feng seemed to have nothing to do with it anymore. The people of the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses could only watch and listen to the two Martial Emperors' conversation.
"Senior, Lin Feng ignored the rules of our Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses today, barging onto the battle platform and disrupting the order," at this moment, from the Qi Tian Fortress direction, Qi Yunsheng stood up, his gaze fixed on Shen Yu Martial Emperor, and said coldly. Now that it was clear that Ni Chen Martial Emperor and Shen Yu Martial Emperor weren't on friendly terms, he felt unwilling to let Lin Feng walk away so openly without causing him trouble.
Shen Yu Martial Emperor's gaze shifted, landing on Qi Yunsheng. His expression was calm and indifferent as he uttered a single sentence: "Have your Fortress Lord come speak with me!"
These words made Qi Yunsheng's expression freeze. The rest of his words died in his throat, and he could only swallow them back. Since Shen Yu Martial Emperor had said this, it was clearly a public insult—saying he wasn't qualified to speak. How could he embarrass himself further? He could only curse inwardly at Shen Yu Martial Emperor's arrogance and rudeness, refusing to give any explanation before taking Lin Feng away.
"Lin Feng, is there anything left unfinished here?" Shen Yu Martial Emperor asked Lin Feng.
Lin Feng did have unfinished business. Yuan Fei and the others were still in Qi Tian Fortress, controlled by Mi Shen Jun. But he couldn't bring this up. Shen Yu Martial Emperor taking him away had already offended many people—Ni Chen Martial Emperor, Qi Tian Fortress, Medicine King Immortal Palace, and many other forces. They probably all held grudges against Shen Yu Martial Emperor now. If he asked Shen Yu Martial Emperor to demand the release of people from Qi Tian Fortress, things might escalate. The Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses might even unite, as that would violate their interests.
This situation still had to be resolved by himself!
Lin Feng looked at the people of Qi Tian Fortress and Medicine King Immortal Palace, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. As Shen Yu Martial Emperor had said, they would definitely meet again someday.
Lin Feng's figure flickered, and he stepped toward Wen Tian Fortress, arriving beside Mu Yun. He said, "Senior, I want to take Yun'er away from here."
Mu Yun was a female priestess, not strong in cultivation. If Lin Feng left her behind, her fate would almost certainly be miserable. He couldn't abandon her.
"That's your business. How can I interfere?" Shen Yu Martial Emperor said with a smile. At this moment, Mu Yun, standing beside Lin Feng, also showed a faint smile in her beautiful eyes. She looked at Lin Feng. Finally, she could break free from Qi Tian Fortress and live a normal life. She had never imagined that taking in Lin Feng and Yu Huang back then would lead to today's events. Perhaps this was cause and effect!
"Let's go!" Shen Yu Martial Emperor took a step forward, instantly arriving beside Lin Feng and Mu Yun. His purpose in coming to the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses region was for Lin Feng. Now that he had helped Lin Feng clear away the gloom and was taking him away, this trip was complete.
The three figures soared into the air, riding the wind into the distance. Lin Feng looked down from the void, then drifted far away. His master's injuries were now healed, so he would naturally leave this region on his own. They would meet again another day.
"They're leaving!" The crowd looked up at the void. That young man who had been so unrestrained on the battle platform was being taken away by that mysterious Martial Emperor. He had left a pact with Ni Chen Martial Emperor of Azure Emperor Mountain: when they met again, they would see whose disciple was stronger.
At this moment, Ni Chen Martial Emperor's eyes were deep. He looked at the battle platform and said calmly, "Those who secured the top twelve positions in today's battle, if you wish to enter Azure Emperor Mountain for cultivation, you may do so!"
As soon as these words were spoken, many people's eyes flashed with sharp light. Twelve people—there were actually twelve spots. Ni Chen Martial Emperor was getting serious too!
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