Chapter 1859: City Lord's Mansion
On the battle platform, when the crowd heard the words of the Linen-Clad Young Master and saw him leave directly, a sense of listlessness arose within them, as if all their fervent passion had turned to nothing.
They were all geniuses, plundering a hundred consecutive victories on the battle platform. Ordinary mid-rank Nether Emperors were no match for them. Yet now, they had to join forces, six of them, to fight Lin Feng. Fighting him alone meant easy defeat. Even with all six attacking together, they were still blasted until several spat blood and several were injured. Lin Feng, however, used their power to trigger the Heavenly Demon Tribulation and forcefully break through. How could this not make them feel somewhat dejected?
Sounds of breaking air rang out continuously as figures soared away one after another, not staying any longer. Even those who had not participated in the siege against Lin Feng did not remain. They all left, and soon, on the vast battle platform, only Lin Feng was left standing alone.
Seeing Lin Feng standing alone on the battle platform, the crowd sighed inwardly. To step onto the battle platform alongside someone like him was also a kind of tragedy; all the glory would be stolen by him.
At that moment, the people from the City Lord's Mansion descended onto the battle platform once again. They nodded slightly at Lin Feng, revealing a hint of a smile, and said, "Lin Feng, this battle has proven your strength. Lord Song Emperor loves battle and cherishes those with great combat power and valor. From today onward, you may freely enter the outer mansions of the City Lord's Mansion. You may also enter the various high pavilions and halls within the City Lord's Mansion, as long as you do not set foot in the private areas of others within the mansion. Additionally, among the one hundred and eight legions of the City Lord's Mansion, there are seventy-two Nether Emperor Legions and thirty-six Nether Sovereign Legions. The seventy-two Nether Emperor Legions each have their own uses. Once you understand them, you may choose any legion among the Nether Emperor Legions to join, without any further assessment."
When the crowd heard these words, their hearts tightened. Generally, those with a hundred consecutive victories were already prodigies. And those who could defeat other hundred-consecutive-victory holders with a nine-match winning streak were even more geniuses among prodigies. Such people, as long as the City Lord's Mansion invested heavily in training them, would surely shine in the future. It was only natural that they received such attention. Many commanders in the underworld had risen in this way. Looking at Lin Feng's handsome figure, they seemed to foresee a brilliant future for him.
"Indeed, privileges. I can freely enter and exit the City Lord's Mansion," Lin Feng thought to himself. Moreover, he could enter the various high pavilions and halls. Those high pavilions and halls were probably repositories of scriptures, containing all kinds of scriptures, divine abilities, and techniques from the underworld. This Lord Song Emperor did not treat such monstrously talented figures poorly. Unfortunately, his cultivation level was probably still insufficient to attract the Lord Song Emperor's personal attention. After all, he was only a mid-rank Emperor, which was too low a realm for a Ten Halls Yama King like Lord Song Emperor. However, Lord Song Emperor had set the rules, and the people below would naturally train him. If he could continue to be this strong, he would eventually have a real chance to gain the Lord Song Emperor's attention.
After all, the Lord Song Emperor's city had countless experts. It was impossible for the Lord Song Emperor to personally receive you just because you showed great talent. If you could not keep rising, you would still sink into mediocrity.
"Thank you," Lin Feng said politely with a smile. On the viewing platform, Green Lotus Commander revealed a faint smile and said, "I didn't expect that coming here to discuss important matters would actually let me witness such a thrilling battle. It was not a wasted trip. Nephew Wang Zhuo, it seems you misjudged him. Even if he hadn't broken through, he would still have been certain to win against those six. With such combat power, it can no longer be called arrogance, but confidence. If it were you, you would probably be the same."
"What Green Lotus Commander says is true. It is I, Wang Zhuo, who was blind. I did not expect this child to have such talent. Now that he has stepped into the mid-rank Nether Emperor realm, he will probably become another Sword Blind in the future," Wang Zhuo said with a smile, casually steering the topic back to Sword Blind. Their gazes then turned to another battle platform, where clashes between mid-rank Nether Emperor level experts were taking place.
"Sword Blind has already achieved a seven-match winning streak. This is his eighth battle," Wang Zhuo said.
"Although this Sword Blind is formidable, his advantage is not as great as Lin Feng's against those low-rank Nether Emperors. Against these hundred-consecutive-victory mid-rank Emperors, he only blinded one person. The others were injured but could retreat intact, without too much impact. Moreover, at this moment, Sword Blind's sword is no longer as fast or as fierce," Qin Yao said calmly. Black Rope Commander smiled and nodded. "If everyone were expected to be like Lin Feng, how could anyone else even stand?"
Although Green Lotus Commander and Black Rope Commander were not on good terms, they both had a very favorable view of Lin Feng's talent. Even though Black Rope Commander had lost a Hellfire because of Lin Feng, Lin Feng's displayed ferocious combat power made him forget that trace of displeasure. He was indeed a talent worth cultivating. No one could say whether, many years later, his status in the City Lord's Mansion might reach their level.
"Eighth battle, won as well!" The crowd watched as Sword Blind won another battle, and once again blinded his opponent's eyes. It was vicious and ruthless enough. It seemed that once Sword Blind achieved a nine-match winning streak, the others would have no way to continue fighting. It would be hard to even gather nine people capable of fighting.
Lin Feng had returned to that ancient pavilion and was also watching Sword Blind's battle. He always felt that Sword Blind was holding back, because he noticed that during the battle, Sword Blind's sword momentum sometimes slowed down, but the killing blow was still just as vicious and accurate. That was how he managed to blind his opponent's eyes in the eighth battle.
"The ninth battle, Sword Blind should be able to win it too," Lin Feng thought to himself. Sure enough, the ninth battle was also won by Sword Blind. On this day, on both the low-rank Nether Emperor and mid-rank Nether Emperor battle platforms, someone had achieved a nine-match winning streak. This was an extremely rare occurrence. Usually, there were often times when more than ten hundred-consecutive-victory holders gathered together, but sometimes no one could achieve a nine-match winning streak, because the difficulty was too great. Yet today, two had appeared.
"It seems someone doesn't want Lin Feng to have all the glory," Wang Zhuo said with a light smile. After Sword Blind seized his nine-match winning streak, sure enough, the others had no intention of continuing to fight. They all left, causing the crowd to sigh. Today, two strong experts had appeared on the two battle platforms. Their fighting styles were very similar. Both had fought a hundred consecutive battles and then won nine straight matches.
However, in terms of the battle process, Lin Feng's was more thrilling. He defeated Princess Qin Yao and fought six strong experts alone. However, Lin Feng was on the low-rank Nether Emperor battle platform, while Sword Blind was on the mid-rank Nether Emperor battle platform. In terms of realm, Sword Blind was a full realm stronger than Lin Feng, so they could not be equated.
Sword Blind also obtained the same privileges as Lin Feng: free access to the City Lord's Mansion and the ability to join any of the seventy-two Nether Emperor Legions.
After obtaining these privileges, Sword Blind did not say a word. His figure flickered, and he directly headed into the City Lord's Mansion, immediately intending to use his privileges. This made people sigh that this guy was a martial arts fanatic.
Lin Feng also stood up from the ancient pavilion. Green Lotus Commander looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Are you also planning to enter the City Lord's Mansion?"
"En," Lin Feng nodded slightly. Since he had obtained the privileges, he naturally wanted to go and see the City Lord's Mansion. The ten cities of the underworld, the City Lord's Mansion of the Ten Halls Yama King, Lord Song Emperor, symbolized one of the ten strongest forces in the underworld.
"Let's go together. I happen to be returning to my mansion as well. You can also come and visit my mansion," Green Lotus Commander said. Her skin was as white as snow, and her voice was soft and clear.
"Is the Commander's mansion also within the City Lord's Mansion?" Lin Feng asked, which made Green Lotus Commander pause. Did Lin Feng not even know this?
"Lin Feng, Lord Song Emperor governs this city. The commanders under Lord Song Emperor all live within the City Lord's Mansion, each with their own mansion. The City Lord's Mansion is divided into the Inner City, the Private City, and the Outer City. The Inner City is where Lord Song Emperor resides and is not to be entered lightly. The Private City is where the mansions of us commanders under Lord Song Emperor are located. The Outer City is where the people of the City Lord's Mansion conduct their activities," Black Rope Commander said heartily, answering Lin Feng's confusion. "Lin Feng, my mansion is also within the City Lord's Mansion. Since you obtained the Hellfire, I can help you refine it."
Hearing the invitations from the two commanders, Lin Feng understood. It seemed the City Lord's Mansion was not a city at all, but a kingdom. It was probably unimaginably vast.
"Commander, I would like to walk around the City Lord's Mansion first," Lin Feng said to them with a smile. Black Rope Commander glanced at Lin Feng and then laughed. "Alright, that's good. You don't know much about the City Lord's Mansion, so it's good for you to get familiar with it."
"Lin Feng, I, Wang Zhuo, can introduce you to the City Lord's Mansion," Wang Zhuo said with a smile. Lin Feng sized up Wang Zhuo. He was a graceful young master, with an extraordinary bearing and a humble smile, seemingly flawless. Moreover, the fact that he could interact with two underworld commanders showed that his status was extraordinary.
"In that case, I thank you, Lin Feng," Lin Feng said with a smile, not refusing Wang Zhuo. To get familiar with the City Lord's Mansion, he indeed needed someone to guide him.
"En, all outstanding talents should get to know each other well. Qin Yao, let's go," Black Rope Commander said to Qin Yao. But Qin Yao shook her head and said, "Father, I happen to have nothing to do, so I'll walk with Wang Zhuo."
Although she said this, her gaze was coldly fixed on Lin Feng.
A hint of surprise appeared in Black Rope Commander's eyes, and then he smiled and nodded. "Alright, as you wish."
With that, Black Rope Commander stepped forward and left on his own.
"Lin Feng, my mansion is the Green Lotus Commander's Mansion. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come find me," Green Lotus Commander said to Lin Feng. Then she looked at Qing Qing and said, "Let's go."
"En," Qing Qing nodded slightly and followed Green Lotus Commander away.
"Brother Lin Feng, please," Wang Zhuo extended his hand in a gesture of invitation and said politely to Lin Feng. Then the three of them stepped into the City Lord's Mansion together. The vast City Lord's Mansion—upon entering it, Lin Feng felt as if he had arrived in another city. Inside, figures were coming and going endlessly, all with powerful auras. It was truly a place where experts were as numerous as clouds.
"This City Lord's Mansion has gone through who knows how many years. Now, it has bred many terrifyingly large clans. It is really just like a city," Wang Zhuo said with a smile. Lin Feng could naturally understand this. The Inner City was the core area of the City Lord's Mansion, where Lord Song Emperor resided!