Chapter 1926: Return
"This is the Dao of Annihilation, yet used by a waste—how could it have any battle power?" Lin Feng said indifferently. This faint voice seemed to pierce directly through Ji Wuyou's eardrums, rushing into his mind and echoing endlessly.
Ji Wuyou released the hand covering his eye, his hair disheveled as if he had gone mad. With a furious roar, his body charged toward Lin Feng.
Lin Feng did not move, standing there as Ji Wuyou rushed toward him. Ji Shang's gaze also turned icy cold, staring at Lin Feng and the others. However, just as Ji Wuyou was about to reach Lin Feng, a terrifying aura of death suddenly descended upon him. The strands of death brand seemed to rush directly into his mind, a wave of death intent spreading, causing his face to turn ashen.
"Scram!" Lin Feng punched out, the void roaring. Ji Wuyou's soul was covered by death intent, leaving him unable to care about Lin Feng's attack. With a thunderous explosion, his body was violently sent flying. Ji Shang's expression turned cold, and he took a step forward toward Lin Feng. In an instant, a powerful and overwhelming force of annihilation seemed to wipe out the heavens and earth.
"Boom!" Ao Xu stepped forward, his domineering Dao intent sweeping through the void, colliding with the Annihilation Dao intent in the space between them. The surrounding wine tables exploded wildly, and the crowd rose and retreated, watching the spectacle with interest. These three seemed to be deliberately targeting the Ji Clan.
"Same old tricks. Farewell," Lin Feng said indifferently. His body soared into the air, Sword Blind following. Ao Xu coldly glanced at Ji Shang, then stepped back, turned, and left in a rolling motion.
Ji Shang's eyes burned with icy killing intent, as if they could pierce through the void. But Ji Yuan said calmly, "Forget it. Wuyou deserved this calamity. His recent performance has disappointed me."
Ji Wuyou's standing body trembled slightly. Even Yu Jing, standing beside him, felt a chill. The Ji Clan was an ancient holy clan, with no shortage of outstanding young experts. Ji Shang and Ji Wuyou were both direct descendants, but if they failed to rise, their status would become awkward. And she had already been betrothed to Ji Wuyou.
"I'll take my leave as well." Lang Xie and Jun Moxi also did not stay, vanishing in a flash. The Dao-discussing banquet gradually ended on a sour note.
"Ji Shang, return to the academy and prepare for the enfeoffment. Don't bother with other matters anymore," Ji Yuan said to Ji Shang. Ji Shang nodded slightly, glanced at Ji Wuyou, and sighed inwardly.
At War King Academy, everything remained the same, as if everyone was waiting for Ji Shang's enfeoffment, eager to see how lively it would be. Surely, countless experts would gather.
But at the Heavenly Terrace, it was still very oppressive. Even with Ji Shang's enfeoffment approaching, the Ji Gate and Rock Gate had not relaxed their pressure on the Heavenly Terrace. The day before, Tantai had left War King Academy and was ambushed by a group of experts, breaking several ribs. Now, Tantai was at the Heavenly Terrace, radiating a rolling chill, and asked Yun Qingyan, "Has Second Senior Brother come out of seclusion yet?"
"Yes," Yun Qingyan nodded slightly, glaring at Tantai. "I told you not to act impulsively."
"Are we supposed to stay cooped up in the academy forever? We might as well leave War King Academy," Tantai said, his heart filled with hatred.
"Wouldn't that be playing right into their hands?" Ruoxie said, hearing Tantai's words. "If we betray the Heavenly Terrace, we'll likely face a true, devastating pursuit. They're trying to force us to leave the academy."
"Ruoxie is right. The Ji Gate and Rock Gate want to force us to leave War King Academy on our own." At that moment, a voice came, and everyone's expression brightened. Hou Qinglin was walking over, his aura seemingly changed, his pupils deeper and more unfathomable.
"Then what should we do?" Tantai asked Hou Qinglin.
"Endure. Wait for the right moment," Hou Qinglin said, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
"When is the right moment?"
"The day Ji Shang is enfeoffed," a voice boomed. Everyone's expression tightened slightly as they looked outside. Three figures were approaching. Their brows furrowed slightly, but then Lin Feng waved his hand, instantly changing his face.
"Lin Feng!" Their pupils contracted. Lin Feng had finally returned.
"Lin Feng, are you alright?" Hou Qinglin asked. Lin Feng's external incarnation had been destroyed before; he didn't know if Lin Feng had been injured.
"I've almost recovered," Lin Feng nodded, walking up to the group. "I know everything. On the day Ji Shang is enfeoffed, I'll make the Ji Gate and Rock Gate pay their debts."
Hou Qinglin frowned slightly at Lin Feng's words. On the day of Ji Shang's enfeoffment, the academy would certainly take it very seriously. If Lin Feng caused trouble, wouldn't it make things worse?
"Lin Feng, the Ji Gate and Rock Gate are very powerful, especially the Rock Gate's leader, Zong Que. He's extremely formidable and has even comprehended the power of Dao. Add Ji Shang, who will be enfeoffed, and we have no chance of winning," Yun Qingyan said calmly to Lin Feng.
"I don't want a victory. I just want to use the day of Ji Shang's enfeoffment to see the attitude of War King Academy. Can the Ji Gate and Rock Gate represent War King Academy?" Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a cold, icy light.
"Alright, since you say so, I believe you. I'll notify my parents. If anything happens, they can help," Yun Qingyan nodded. Hou Qinglin looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Lin Feng, are you really ready?"
"Yes," Lin Feng nodded. Hou Qinglin said no more, adding, "Gather the brothers of the Heavenly Terrace. In the next few days, don't clash with the Ji Gate or Rock Gate."
Lin Feng said to Ao Xu, "Ao Xu, what are your plans?"
"Nothing for now. I'll follow you and have some fun around Holy City Province," Ao Xu said casually.
"Alright, then stay here for now," Lin Feng nodded. He settled Ao Xu and Sword Blind, then left to find Meng Qing.
Meng Qing was cultivating in her room. The entire room was filled with a chilling cold, as if it would freeze everything. But at that moment, Meng Qing's eyes suddenly opened, a cold gleam flashing, freezing the void.
"Meng Qing." A familiar voice entered Meng Qing's ears, making her body stiffen. Then she saw a figure push the door open and enter—it was the one she had been longing for.
The frozen chill seemed to dissolve in an instant. Meng Qing's eyes shone with a brilliant smile, warming the entire cold room. That warmth enveloped Lin Feng as well.
At this moment, Lin Feng's eyes held no coldness, only tenderness. With a flicker, his body appeared beside Meng Qing.
"Are you alright..." Meng Qing asked softly, but before she could finish, Lin Feng pressed down on her. She rolled her eyes, looking at the face so close to hers, a hint of playful annoyance in her expression. If others saw the Snow Fairy they knew making such a face, who knew how shocked they would be.
"Don't talk," Lin Feng said with a bright smile, just looking at Meng Qing. Meng Qing smiled too, and they gazed at each other. The icy coldness, the killing intent of death, seemed to gradually melt away, forgotten in this moment.
"You're still so beautiful." Lin Feng kissed her gently, his movements soft, as if afraid of hurting the goddess. They gradually merged, as if becoming one.
A strange aura enveloped their bodies, and after a moment, they both disappeared from the outside world.
...
Inside the world of the martial soul, Meng Qing was stunned to see the familiar faces before her. Then she looked at Lin Feng with surprise. "Lin Feng, how did you do this?"
"This is my world. Our world," Lin Feng said with a smile. Xiao Ya ran over, grabbing Meng Qing's arm. "Sister Meng Qing."
"Xiao Ya." Meng Qing ruffled Xiao Ya's head, then looked ahead and called out, "Father, Mother."
"Yes." Yue Menghe and Lin Hai nodded. Seeing Meng Qing, they were naturally happy. Only Wu Shang's eyes flickered as he looked at Lin Hai. "Dad, is this fairy sister also your biological daughter? How come I didn't know?"
"Haha!" Everyone laughed at Wu Shang's words. Liu Fei tapped Wu Shang's head. "She's your sister-in-law."
"Sister-in-law?" Wu Shang was stunned, then looked at Lin Feng. "Brother, you're really something. Not only are you strong, but you're also good at chasing women."
"No manners," Lin Feng glared at Wu Shang. Wu Shang was already eighteen now.
The family was harmonious and joyful. These days, Lin Feng and Meng Qing stayed in the martial soul world, with only an external incarnation guarding outside. Finally, the day of Ji Shang's enfeoffment arrived. War King Academy became lively. Experts from all directions rushed to the academy.
Ji Shang's enfeoffment was a grand event in Holy City Province. On this day, the Ji Gate was honored. The one being enfeoffed was their leader.
But the Heavenly Terrace remained quiet, as if they had vanished from War King Academy. Even so, the Ji Gate and Rock Gate still had people guarding the mansion where the Heavenly Terrace was located.
PS: Three chapters today. Now I'm leaving for the annual meeting. It's the Zhulang annual meeting, ending on the 22nd. During this time, there will only be one chapter per day, posted in the morning. Please understand!