Chapter 1821: The Great Showdown
Within the Sky-Questioning Fortress, the fortress master personally came out to welcome the honored guest. Walking outside the hall, he saw the Receding Dust Martial Emperor accompanied by Wen Aofeng, and said courteously, "Brother Receding Dust honors my Sky-Questioning Fortress with your presence. It is our great fortune."
"Brother Wen need not be so polite. I have come because I heard that a mysterious Heavenly Terrace has appeared in the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortress Region. Since this area falls under the jurisdiction of my Azure Emperor Mountain, I naturally had to come and see for myself, and also bring this child Aofeng to visit the family home." Receding Dust looked at the disciple beside him with considerable fondness. In the past, he had taken many disciples in this region, but the one he valued most was still Wen Aofeng.
Compared to Ye Sheng, Qi Yuchen, Zhou Tianruo, and the others, Wen Aofeng was the first to step into the Martial Emperor Realm, much earlier than everyone else. Wen Aofeng's talent had indeed not disappointed him. He was now very close to the Mid-rank Emperor Realm. Such talent was rare even within Azure Emperor Mountain. If he continued cultivating at this rate, Wen Aofeng would reach his own realm before the age of one hundred—that would surpass him by far.
Ye Sheng had risen later, and he also liked him quite a bit, but there was still a gap between Ye Sheng and Wen Aofeng.
"Indeed, a mysterious Heavenly Terrace has risen. I hear that today they will head to the Medicine King Immortal Palace's encampment. It will likely stir up some trouble." The master of Sky-Questioning Fortress said with a smile. Many from their fortress had gone to observe. Today, that mysterious Heavenly Terrace should finally reveal itself.
"I already know. It is precisely because that child Ye Sheng has returned that I came to take a look. When I passed by that area earlier, Ye Sheng had already led a group of Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators over. They probably won't cause much of a stir." Receding Dust said with a smile, not taking it too seriously.
"Since a strong cultivator from Azure Emperor Mountain has arrived, the Heavenly Terrace naturally wouldn't dare to cause trouble." The master of Sky-Questioning Fortress echoed Receding Dust Martial Emperor's words with a smile.
But just then, a figure came rolling in from the distance. Upon arriving and seeing Receding Dust Martial Emperor, his expression froze for a moment before he bowed slightly: "Greetings, Lord Receding Dust."
"No need to be polite." Receding Dust Martial Emperor said gently. The man raised his head, looked at the master of Sky-Questioning Fortress, and heard him say, "Speak freely if you have something to say."
"Fortress Master, the identity of the Heavenly Terrace has been revealed. It is an old acquaintance." The man said slowly, causing the master of Sky-Questioning Fortress to frown. "An old acquaintance?"
"Fortress Master, during the struggle for the ten-thousand-year control of the Small World in the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortress Region, a young and unruly strong cultivator appeared. He was later taken away by the Divine Feather Martial Emperor of the Demon Night Island. Three years later, this man disguised himself as an Array Dao master and returned to this region, causing quite a stir. Does the Fortress Master still remember this man?"
"Lin Feng!" Wen Aofeng was the first to speak. The master of Sky-Questioning Fortress had little interaction with Lin Feng, but he remembered clearly. Receding Dust Martial Emperor naturally remembered as well. Because of this Lin Feng, he had lost face several times. Divine Feather Martial Emperor had taken Lin Feng away right in front of him on the battle platform, and they had made a pact. Later, when Lin Feng fought against the Qi Heaven Fortress, he had appeared, only to have Lin Feng escape right under his nose—a great humiliation. The last time he saw Lin Feng was when he brought the Demon Night Island to bear down on him, forcing him to retreat. That shame he still remembered.
"What is the situation now?" The master of Sky-Questioning Fortress asked the man.
"The Heavenly Terrace has no strong cultivators present. It is all a group of young cultivators at the Low-rank Emperor Realm who are in charge. According to Lin Feng, that is all the strength the Heavenly Terrace has. But I don't know if that's true. After seeing this, I came back first to report. Others should continue to follow up and report to the Fortress Master." This man was originally a scout for Sky-Questioning Fortress. Every force had such a team, constantly sending intelligence back to headquarters.
"Aofeng, it seems we need to take a walk." Receding Dust Martial Emperor said to Wen Aofeng with a smile. That reckless fool dared to come back to the Nine Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortress Region.
"Yes, Master." Wen Aofeng nodded slightly. A cold light shot from Receding Dust's eyes. A few years had passed, and Lin Feng's Array Dao power must have grown even stronger. That was his greatest reliance. But today, if he dared to use his Array Dao against Wen Aofeng, he would not be polite with him.
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At the Medicine King Immortal Palace's encampment, a rolling, loud shout echoed through the void. The one who made this sound was Ye Sheng, the direct descendant of the Medicine King Immortal Palace, and also a cultivator of Azure Emperor Mountain, a disciple valued by Receding Dust Martial Emperor.
"Ye Sheng has arrived with the Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators, and many strong cultivators from the Medicine King Immortal Palace have also come. Their auras are fierce, stronger than the group led by the White-Bearded Martial Emperor. It seems the Medicine King Immortal Palace has sent their elite." The crowd saw the vast groups of people descending and their hearts trembled. Such a lineup should be able to threaten the existence of the Heavenly Terrace.
Ye Sheng and the Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators descended into the void above. Seeing corpses on the ground, and Lin Feng stepping on the head of the White-Bearded Martial Emperor, a bone-chilling cold light flashed in his eyes. Killing intent spread out. His Medicine King Immortal Palace had never suffered such humiliation.
"Lin Feng!" Ye Sheng stared at the young man. It was the same Lin Feng who had defeated him on the battle platform in the past.
"Move your filthy foot." Ye Sheng said coldly.
Lin Feng's gaze shifted slightly, looking at Ye Sheng. This Ye Sheng's strength was not bad, bringing many Mid-rank Emperors with him. It seemed his status in Azure Emperor Mountain was not low.
"Who are you talking to?" Lin Feng's calm voice carried a hint of arrogance, as if he looked down on Ye Sheng.
"Move your filthy foot." Ye Sheng repeated, a fire of rage burning in his heart. This White-Bearded Martial Emperor was of his grandfather's generation, yet Lin Feng was stepping on him. This humiliation made his chest burn with anger.
"Wu, slap his mouth." Lin Feng said calmly. A sharp, cold light flashed in Wu's eyes. He cursed Lin Feng inwardly. This bastard, ordering him around like this again. Hateful. But for now, he couldn't beat him, so he had to endure. One day, he would turn the tables.
His unruly eyes turned, Wu's pupils fixed on Ye Sheng, as if he wanted to vent his suppressed arrogance and anger on Ye Sheng.
"Whoosh!" A gust of wind swept by. A golden crow phantom seemed to appear behind Wu, shooting across the sky like a flaming meteor, charging straight at Ye Sheng at terrifying speed.
When Ye Sheng saw those unruly, cold, and demonic eyes, he felt a slight sting in his own eyes. He released his rolling aura, stepped forward, and punched out. But he only felt a fierce wind sweep past, sharp enough to cut through everything.
"Be careful!" Someone behind him shouted. Then, a crisp slapping sound echoed through the void. Wu's figure turned into a fiery shadow and returned to his original position, his illusory wings closing. But Ye Sheng was sent flying by the slap, a huge handprint appearing on his face. His head felt a bit dazed, as if he hadn't yet reacted to the slap.
"That's a golden crow phantom." The crowd's eyes fixed on Wu. What terrifying speed. They had seen the golden crow phantom, those unruly and demonic eyes, filled with boundless demonic aura. Wu was a demon beast.
"Sun Divine Bird, Three-Legged Golden Crow." The crowd's hearts trembled. This unruly young man's true form was likely a Sun Divine Bird.
Ye Sheng, a cultivator of Azure Emperor Mountain, had been sent flying by a slap, publicly humiliated. He steadied himself, the burning pain on his face filling him with an unparalleled sense of shame. One move. He couldn't even block one move.
Even now, Lin Feng looked at him with disdain, not even saying a word to him. He just calmly turned his gaze to the White-Bearded Martial Emperor he was trampling on, moved his foot slightly, and said to him, "Kneel before my Heavenly Terrace brothers. If my brothers accept your three hundred kowtows on behalf of our master, I will spare your life."
"By opposing the Medicine King Immortal Palace and Azure Emperor Mountain, you are seeking death." The strong cultivators from the Medicine King Immortal Palace who had arrived spoke with intense coldness, their terrifying auras rolling out. But Lin Feng's eyes still didn't turn. He grabbed the White-Bearded Martial Emperor's body. Seeing the hope in the other's eyes, Lin Feng sneered, "Don't expect anyone to save you. Today, no one can save you."
"We order you to release him." The Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators closed in. Seeing the arrogant Lin Feng, they were all enraged. Slapping Ye Sheng in front of them—was this an insult to Azure Emperor Mountain?
"What dog shit is this? Order?" Tantai's rough voice rang out, staring at them.
"Azure Emperor Mountain people." A Mid-rank Emperor Realm strong cultivator said coldly, "Do you dare to offend even Azure Emperor Mountain?"
"Lin Feng, is Azure Emperor Mountain very strong?" Tantai asked curiously. Lin Feng turned back, smiled slightly at Tantai and the others, and said, "They seem to think they are."
"Is this guy crazy? He dares to insult even Azure Emperor Mountain?" The crowd's hearts trembled at Lin Feng's words. The Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators closed in. At the same time, the Medicine King Immortal Palace strong cultivators also pressed toward Lin Feng. An even more terrifying storm began to spread.
Seeing this, the White-Bearded Martial Emperor's eyes lit up with hope again. But then Lin Feng's foot stomped down hard on him again, and a scream echoed through the air.
"You dare!" The Medicine King Immortal Palace strong cultivators' terrifying auras crushed toward Lin Feng. At the same time, Wu, Jun Moxi, Qing Feng, Tantai, Qin Wu, and the others finally moved, surrounding Lin Feng. A group of Low-rank Emperors facing a group of Mid-rank Emperors.
"Anyone who dares to take another step forward will be killed without mercy!" A sharp light suddenly shot from Lin Feng's eyes. Whether it was the Medicine King Immortal Palace or Azure Emperor Mountain, if they came any closer, they would be killed without mercy.
"By order of Azure Emperor Mountain, kill these Heavenly Terrace people without mercy!" The Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators were also enraged, their killing intent surging fiercely. They stepped forward again. Two terrifying storms collided in the void, their killing intent converging into a fearsome wave!
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