# Chapter 1823: Choosing Sides
"This time, Divine Feather Martial Emperor is going to suffer a setback," the crowd murmured. They had witnessed Lin Feng's combat strength. Wen Aofeng, although personally trained by Defying Dust Martial Emperor, was definitely no match for Lin Feng.
Strangely, no one stepped forward to warn Defying Dust Martial Emperor at this moment. Even Ye Sheng and the other injured Azure Emperor Mountain cultivators did not alert Defying Dust.
"These fellows are deliberately trying to make Defying Dust Martial Emperor hate Lin Feng," the distant crowd thought to themselves. If Wen Aofeng were brutally defeated by Lin Feng, it would undoubtedly enrage Defying Dust, and Lin Feng's death would come even sooner.
Lin Feng's figure surged forward, his gaze fixed on Wen Aofeng, his expression calm, his white robes fluttering.
Spatial power rippled around Wen Aofeng as he too stepped forward, a sharp, cold gleam in his eyes. Lin Feng's earlier words were undoubtedly a great insult—offering to discipline him on behalf of Defying Dust, which put Wen Aofeng in a humiliating position.
"Wen Aofeng, although that old dog Defying Dust acts despicably, and you, as his disciple, have this battle agreement with me, I have no intention of humiliating you. If you withdraw from the battle, so be it," Lin Feng said calmly to Wen Aofeng, causing the latter's expression to turn icy.
"Arrogant nonsense. You show no respect for your elders. Today, I, Wen Aofeng, will teach you a lesson," Wen Aofeng retorted.
Hearing Lin Feng repeatedly call him an old dog, Defying Dust Martial Emperor's murderous intent spread. No matter what, Lin Feng would die here today.
Terrifying spatial law power enveloped Wen Aofeng's body. As he stepped through the void, countless afterimages appeared, many Wen Aofeng figures simultaneously attacking Lin Feng. A dreadful spatial vortex formed in the air, causing the crowd's eyes to tremble slightly. Wen Aofeng's strength was considerable, but it was all futile.
Law power spread across Lin Feng's body. Soon, two layers of armor covered him—Earth Armor and Demon Dao Armor—wrapping his entire body within.
Space twisted, and a spatial storm raged around Lin Feng. The afterimages descended, and suddenly, terrifying void fist lights struck Lin Feng's body. At this moment, not only did powerful spatial tearing force erupt, but also a dreadful killing force. The armor on Lin Feng's body instantly shattered, and directly in front of him, Wen Aofeng's figure appeared, his void fist light rampaging toward Lin Feng's heart.
Lin Feng grunted, feeling a tearing spatial law and killing law penetrate through his flesh and into his body. However, he quickly suppressed this law power, looked at Wen Aofeng before him, and revealed a brilliant smile. This smile, falling into Wen Aofeng's eyes, was as cold as snow in June.
When he had condensed his law divine ability to strike Lin Feng's body, Lin Feng could still smile like this. One could imagine how deeply Wen Aofeng's heart was stung at this moment.
"Not bad power," Lin Feng said with a faint smile. "Pity, following an old dog, how could one cultivate formidable strength?"
With that, Lin Feng's palm lashed out. Wen Aofeng's body was wrapped in spatial law as he retreated wildly, but this palm followed like a shadow, striking Wen Aofeng heavily and sending him flying.
From beginning to end, Lin Feng had only slightly bent his body when struck by Wen Aofeng.
Seeing this, Defying Dust Martial Emperor's expression stiffened slightly. An agreement?
This agreement now seemed like a joke. His disciple Wen Aofeng was utterly vulnerable. However, this kid's physical strength was formidable.
"Old dog Defying Dust, I think you should come yourself," Lin Feng said, a sharp gleam shooting from his eyes, causing Defying Dust's pupils to contract. The crowd's hearts trembled—was Lin Feng challenging Defying Dust?
"Since you seek death, I, Defying Dust, will kill you on behalf of Divine Feather, you scum who doesn't know how to respect your elders," Defying Dust Martial Emperor released killing intent, very cold. Centered on him, a storm of laws appeared in the void.
"Since I said you, old dog, should come yourself, you don't need to find excuses to make a move. Back when I was contending with Qi Tian Fortress, you, an old dog at the High-rank Emperor realm, blocked my path and demanded I cripple my cultivation. How imposing you were! At that time, I was only at the Venerable Martial realm—a High-rank Emperor dealing with a Venerable Martial cultivator."
Lin Feng's smile was full of sarcasm. If Mu Yi hadn't intervened back then, Defying Dust's interception would have completely ended his life.
Killing intent surged from Defying Dust. His icy voice rang out to the crowd: "People of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses, immediately surround these Heavenly Terrace bastards. Not one is allowed to escape."
Hearing Defying Dust Martial Emperor's words, the crowd felt a tremor in their hearts. Defying Dust was thoroughly enraged, intending to annihilate the entire Heavenly Terrace, sparing no one.
"From today onward, the order of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortress Region will be established by Heavenly Terrace. If anyone dares to make a move against my Heavenly Terrace today, I, Lin Feng, swear that I will exterminate their entire clan," Lin Feng's domineering voice rolled out, causing the crowd's hearts to tremble. Anyone who dared to act would have their entire clan wiped out.
Those who had joined Heavenly Terrace revealed sharp glints in their eyes. They felt that joining Heavenly Terrace was like gambling.
"Now, those who joined Heavenly Terrace later can repent and leave Heavenly Terrace. Azure Emperor Mountain will not hold it against you," Defying Dust's gaze swept over the hundred-plus people of Heavenly Terrace below, his voice loud. Their expressions stiffened—it had finally come to them. They had to make a choice. If they stayed, they would likely become enemies of Azure Emperor Mountain.
But Lin Feng and the others' performance today had stirred their hearts, making their blood boil. Too powerful. They longed to become one of Lin Feng's group one day, possessing such supreme combat strength. But Defying Dust Martial Emperor's words were like cold water poured over their hearts, chilling them to the bone. Could they afford to become enemies of Azure Emperor Mountain?
"Heavenly Terrace does not force anyone to join. Those who leave, I will absolutely not hold it against you. Do as you wish," Lin Feng said calmly. Heavenly Terrace did not beg. From now on, those who wanted to beg to enter Heavenly Terrace would have no chance. If anyone wanted to leave, Lin Feng would not show any sign of retention, so as not to waste resources.
Some with weak resolve began to waver. Soon, one figure flashed away, actually leaving. Then, one after another, people began to depart. In a short time, half of the people had left Heavenly Terrace's camp. After all, Azure Emperor Mountain's control over this region was too deeply rooted. No one dared to defy it.
"Heavenly Terrace's combat strength is so formidable. They control various ancient scriptures, even Emperor scriptures exist, along with powerful divine abilities and techniques. This is a vibrant force. If Heavenly Terrace truly has the power to contend with Azure Emperor Mountain, and I leave, I will probably never have this chance again," some thought. These people had firm resolve and were very bold, wanting to take the gamble. Their eyes showed determination as they looked at Lin Feng in the void. A man should have such ambition. Heavenly Terrace would not be destroyed.
In the end, more than half of Heavenly Terrace abandoned it. Lin Feng's gaze swept over them, his expression perfectly calm. Seeing that no one else moved, he spoke calmly: "Those who leave today shall never enter Heavenly Terrace again. As for those who stay, when this matter is over and we return to Heavenly Terrace, each person will receive one Imperial Artifact, and all will be granted superior-grade Ancient Emperor Scriptures."
The people below who had stayed were overjoyed. All granted Imperial Artifacts and superior-grade Ancient Emperor Scriptures—such grand generosity. Azure Emperor Mountain would never dare to say such a thing.
Those who had abandoned Heavenly Terrace felt deeply conflicted. They vaguely felt that they had missed something. As for the others, they all marveled at Lin Feng's bold claims.
Of course, Lin Feng would not lack Imperial Artifacts and ancient scriptures. In Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital and Holy City Central Continent, he had eliminated quite a few people, many of whom were geniuses. Which one didn't carry heavy treasures? He had collected them all. He definitely had a pile of Imperial Artifacts. As for ancient scriptures, not everyone needed a separate scripture book. Some could cultivate the same one if it suited them.
"People of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses, did you not hear my words?" Defying Dust's eyes swept into the distance, his voice cold. Last time, when Yao Ye Island descended, the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses had all hidden away, forcing him to leave in humiliation. Now, with Lin Feng establishing Heavenly Terrace here, they still didn't show up. This Heavenly Terrace was originally their own region's affair—how outrageous.
"I, Wen Tian Fortress, am willing to lend a hand to Lord Defying Dust," a group of figures surged from the distance. It was the Fortress Lord of Wen Tian Fortress leading a group of strong cultivators.
Lin Feng's cold gaze swept over them, a sharp light bursting forth, extremely icy.
This Wen Tian Fortress was the same as the former Wen Clan of the Central Wasteland, the mastermind behind the scenes. Both Wen Tian Fortress and the Wen Clan seemed to play the role of good old men. However, Wen Aoxue was one of the Seven Kills. Moreover, Wen Tian Fortress had also seized control of the Small World. Additionally, when Lin Feng had stayed at Qi Tian Fortress's territory with the Yao Ye Token, he had been assassinated. Lin Feng had always suspected Wen Tian Fortress was behind it. This force gave Lin Feng the feeling of lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Now, Wen Tian Fortress had stepped forward again, standing on Azure Emperor Mountain's side. Wen Tian Fortress being the first to come out undoubtedly gave Defying Dust Martial Emperor great face.
Of course, the Fortress Lord of Wen Tian Fortress had his reasons for stepping forward. Not long ago, Wen Aofeng had told him a very important piece of news: the previous Azure Emperor of Azure Emperor Mountain had returned and was now on Azure Emperor Mountain. According to Wen Aofeng, his cultivation had already reached the Heavenly Emperor level. In this region, that was enough to dominate. Even Yao Ye Island probably couldn't afford to provoke him. No matter who Lin Feng's backer was, this time, Lin Feng and his group would face a crushing defeat.
Two generations of Azure Emperors—one Heavenly Emperor, one Great Emperor—just these two figures were enough to dominate this endless territory!