# Chapter 1731: The Beginning and End of the Grudge
"Bullshit! A despicable person dares to call himself King Ying." Tantai's eyes burned with anger as he cursed loudly.
Immediately, many people nearby turned their gazes toward Tantai. This fellow had extraordinary audacity, actually insulting Ying Cheng. Everyone knew that Ying Cheng was domineering and ruthless in his killings. If he found out that someone dared to speak disrespectfully and insult him, he would surely kill them directly.
"Tantai." Great Pest shouted, causing Tantai to snort coldly, still feeling displeased in his heart. It seemed all because he heard that Ying Cheng was going to be enfeoffed as a king.
"What's going on?" Lin Feng asked in a low voice.
"Let's talk as we walk." Great Pest pulled Tantai away from that area. There were too many eyes and ears around. Ying Cheng's strength was terrifying, and he bore a great reputation in Holy City Central Continent. Without sufficient strength, it was better not to provoke him.
After flashing away from there, Tantai said coldly: "In the past, Ling Tian of my tribe lay dormant for fifteen years, then erupted in one burst. He cultivated the Giant Elephant Colossal Strength, unfathomable and unpredictable. No one in the tribe could surpass him. He was an open and upright person. When he came to Holy City to enter War King Academy, during the clash between the four academies' disciples, Ying Cheng used despicable means to harm Ling Tian, causing him to be severely injured and never recover. Even exhausting my tribe's resources couldn't reverse the situation, ultimately leading to Ling Tian's death. Now times have changed, and this despicable person dares to call himself a king."
"What means?" Lin Feng asked. He hadn't expected that the Medicine Master Tribe from before had produced such an extraordinary prodigy.
"I'm not sure. No one knows the details of that battle. The few who knew are all dead." Tantai replied.
"Then how can you be certain that Ying Cheng used despicable means? His strength is overwhelming, and he dares to claim the title of king. This shows his strength must be extremely terrifying." Lin Feng continued.
"There's no need to doubt this. In the past, Ling Tian and Ying Cheng were both exceptionally talented. Ling Tian was in War King Academy, while Ying Cheng was in Heavenly God Academy. The two had fought before. Ling Tian's Giant Elephant Power broke all techniques, defeating Ying Cheng. But they came to admire each other and became friends. Ling Tian was open and honest. However, during the clash between the four academies, Ling Tian was suddenly severely injured and never recovered. It's even said that those who witnessed the battle were all killed. It's very likely that Ying Cheng silenced them. If you say Ying Cheng won fair and square, I would never believe it, even to my death. Besides, Ling Tian treated him as a friend. Even if they fought, he wouldn't have harmed him. But in the end, Ling Tian died. This shows how despicable Ying Cheng is."
Tantai spoke with indignation. Hearing this, Lin Feng understood. It seemed that Ying Cheng's killing of Ling Tian in the past was indeed not so honorable. What a pity—a prodigy from a tribe, dying so inexplicably and unjustly.
"Didn't War King Academy intervene?" Lin Feng asked. After all, Ling Tian was a disciple of War King Academy, while Ying Cheng was from Heavenly God Academy.
"Ling Tian's death occurred on the battlefield of the four academies' clash. Even if the other side used despicable means, War King Academy had nothing to say. However, some strong figures in War King Academy should know some things, but I simply can't access them. This is also one of the reasons I want to enter War King Academy."
Tantai said with a frustrated expression: "Unfortunately, my talent isn't as good as Ling Tian's. And Ying Cheng has already become a force to be reckoned with. Over the years, he has dominated the scene, becoming even stronger and more arrogant. It's very difficult for me to catch up to him."
"If you have the will, there will eventually be an opportunity. Aren't the people of your tribe all late bloomers?" Lin Feng patted Tantai's arm and said with a smile. Tantai nodded firmly: "I want to go see this enfeoffment ceremony of Ying Cheng's, to see how arrogant this despicable person is now."
"Alright. Besides, I also want to see this so-called enfeoffment as a king. There should be many extraordinary prodigies appearing then." Lin Feng nodded. Since Ying Cheng's enfeoffment ceremony was before the academy assessment, it wouldn't hurt to go take a look. He wondered if he might run into any acquaintances.
Lin Feng knew that quite a few people from Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital had come to Holy City Central Continent. Jun Moxi was also here. Additionally, Lin Feng was somewhat looking forward to seeing whether his fellow disciples from Heavenly Terrace would appear in Holy City Central Continent. After all, for the small world they lived in, Holy City Central Continent was too special. It was precisely because this name was too sacred for them that Jun Moxi had come, Great Pest had come, and he, Lin Feng, had come.
Since the three of them had come to Holy City Central Continent, Lin Feng was certain that others would also come to this legendary holy land to experience it. It was just a matter of time, sooner or later. Moreover, the Central Continent was vast and boundless, like a small world. It wasn't easy to encounter people; only some major occasions made it possible.
"By the way, Great Pest, Jun Moxi is also in Holy City Central Continent. You didn't know that, did you?" Lin Feng said to Great Pest with a smile.
"He's here too?" Great Pest's expression froze. This was quite unexpected.
"Yes. Do you know about Nether King Palace?" Lin Feng asked.
"Nether King Palace?" Tantai's expression froze: "Nether King Palace was founded by the Nether King himself. Nether King was the title he took when he was in his prime, styled as Nether King. Later, he established Nether King Palace and dominated Holy City Central Continent. Now, Senior Nether King's cultivation level is unfathomable."
Hearing this, Lin Feng smiled slightly. In the world of martial arts, people revered the strong. Tantai still respected those who were enfeoffed as kings—it was a symbol of strength, with ambitions as high as the sky. It was just that he was extremely displeased with Ying Cheng.
"Jun Moxi is now in Nether King Palace, as the Nether Son." Lin Feng smiled. Great Pest and Tantai's pupils contracted slightly, and then Great Pest grinned: "Not bad. That fellow has made something of himself, actually becoming the Nether Son of Nether King Palace. Come on, let's go to Nether King Palace now to find Jun Moxi."
"Great Pest, you actually have such a powerful friend." Tantai said with a smile. Becoming the Nether Son of Nether King Palace was no easy feat.
"Of course. Jun Moxi has the Undying Nether King Body. In the past, in the small world, we didn't know the dignity of a king body. Now we understand. But my Barbaric Dragon Body isn't bad either." Great Pest laughed heartily and honestly. The three of them stepped onto the ancient sail again, preparing to head to Nether King Palace to find Jun Moxi for a chat.
"Your Barbaric Dragon Body?" Tantai said disdainfully, making Great Pest extremely uncomfortable. He wished he could beat this guy up, but unfortunately, his strength wasn't up to par.
"Tantai, you don't know. Among our group of brothers back then, Lin Feng had the strongest talent, even better than Jun Moxi. But I don't know what happened to him—he still hasn't become an emperor." Great Pest scratched his head in frustration. After so many years, Lin Feng should have become an emperor by now, yet he was still stuck at the peak of the Sovereign Martial Realm.
"Lin Feng has the strongest talent? That's a bit strange." Tantai said with some surprise.
"Great Pest, my cultivation method is different from yours. Becoming an emperor or not doesn't matter to me. You'll understand later." Lin Feng looked at Great Pest's frustrated expression and said with a smile.
"Alright. I do believe in your talent. I hope you'll surprise me." Great Pest didn't ask further, just smiled.
Nether King Palace was situated on the banks of the Nether River. Lin Feng and the others came by ancient sail. Seeing the vast palace ahead, it was like a dreamlike netherworld, ethereal and illusory, giving a feeling of unreality.
The vast palace ahead sat upon the Nether River, its reflection swaying as if floating. At the entrance leading to the palace gate, there was a floating bridge that could be crossed to enter the palace.
"Nether King Palace." Lin Feng looked at the three large characters above the gate. The entire boundless palace was like a flower in a mirror or the moon in water, giving a feeling of unreality. This made Lin Feng realize that this entire region might be the small world of some powerful figure, including this Nether River.
"Let's go over." Lin Feng and the other two walked along the floating bridge. Soon, they arrived at the main gate of Nether King Palace. Several guards stood there, clad in Nether Armor, exuding a cold, murderous aura. Their eyes froze on Lin Feng and the others: "Who are you?"
"We are friends of Nether Son Jun Moxi. If it's inconvenient, we can wait for him here." Lin Feng said with a smile. On the way, he had already notified Jun Moxi through a sound transmission jade slip.
"Then wait here." One of them said coldly. Without someone from Nether King Palace to lead them, no one was allowed to enter Nether King Palace privately.
Soon, Jun Moxi's figure flashed over. Seeing Great Pest beside Lin Feng, he was momentarily stunned, then laughed: "Great Pest, you've come to Holy City Central Continent too."
"Of course. Since you've become the Nether Son of Nether King Palace, how could I not come to join in the fun?" Great Pest said with a smile.
"By the way, this is Tantai Chun, a new brother I've made." Great Pest introduced.
"Tantai Mingzhi!" Tantai roared angrily. This bastard introduced him like this to everyone.
"You fellow." Jun Moxi glared at Great Pest, then said to Tantai: "Brother Tantai, come. Let's enter Nether King Palace together for a walk."
The four of them walked along the main path into Nether King Palace. Inside the palace, there was a separate world. The palace exuded a faint chill, and the sound of water flowing could be heard all around, like the Nether River.
"This Nether King Palace is indeed very cold. Could it really be the Cold Nether Hell?" Tantai said loudly. With his cultivation level, he could actually feel the cold, showing how intense the chill was here.
"Since Nether King Palace is called the Nether Palace, how could it not be cold?" Jun Moxi said with a smile. The palaces inside were arranged in an orderly fashion, but they seemed rather quiet, as if there weren't many people. However, this was just the surface.
"Young Master Nether." Along the way, occasionally some people would slightly bow when they saw Jun Moxi, and Jun Moxi would return the smile.
Soon, they arrived at a pavilion in front of a great hall and sat down. Jun Moxi took out the Blazing Essence Wine that Lin Feng had given him last time and said with a smile: "It's been a long time since I've drunk with my old brothers. Today, the four of us can drink to our hearts' content. Come."
"Heh, it's a pity there's no beautiful woman." Great Pest grinned. Lin Feng looked at Great Pest and laughed: "You fellow, you're not still thinking about that Tianchi Xue, are you?"
"How could that be? There are countless beautiful women in the great world. Why would I still think of her?"
"Great Pest, if you want a beautiful woman, I can introduce one to you. There are some gatherings in Holy City Central Continent where you can find many heroes and beauties." Jun Moxi said with a smile. As the Nether Son of Nether King Palace, he was quite familiar with Holy City Central Continent and could come into contact with many heroic figures.
"This..." Great Pest stammered, instead feeling a bit embarrassed, causing Lin Feng and the others to laugh.
"Come, drink." Jun Moxi raised his cup, and the four drank it all in one gulp. He said: "Have you prepared to enter the academies? There's still a little over a month before the four academies have another assessment. Have you thought about which academy to go to?"
"War King Academy." Lin Feng put down his cup and smiled.
"War King Academy is not bad. But Langxie entered Spring Autumn Academy, it seems he wants to learn from the strengths of many." Jun Moxi said.
"Spring Autumn Academy." Lin Feng murmured: "That name has something in common with Chu Chunqiu. Of course, Chu Chunqiu will probably enter Eternal Ancient Academy."
(End of Chapter)