Chapter 1937: Refined Strength
After nine layers of demonic tribulation, Lin Feng relied on his domineering and formidable physical body to endure it directly. Only when his soul was attacked did his body tremble and his soul quake. After the nine tribulations passed, his body still stood tall like a mountain. His brilliant pupils opened, faintly shimmering with the light of demonic tribulation.
The demonic clouds in the sky also dispersed, and clear skies appeared. The surrounding crowd let out a long breath, as if they had experienced much, their hearts quite unsettled. Who was this person? He had just undergone multiple layers of law infusion and then endured the assault of Heavenly Demon Tribulation Force—something unheard of.
Several figures stepped forward and descended before Lin Feng. One of them asked him, "Who are you?"
Lin Feng's gaze turned toward that person, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. That chill seemed to seep into the other's soul, causing his heart to tremble slightly. He thought to himself, "This person's cultivation is at the Mid-rank Emperor realm, yet why are his eyes so terrifying?"
Lin Feng moved his mind, and instantly the Azure Lotus roared. His entire body soared into the air. The surrounding people's expressions flickered, and they considered pursuing him. But after a brief deliberation, they abandoned that idea. This person seemed far from ordinary; it was best not to invite any trouble.
Lin Feng had chosen this remote mountain range to avoid causing too much commotion. After breaking through his bottleneck and merging with the laws of the outside world, he returned directly to the War King Academy. He went straight into a secret chamber and entered the Martial Soul World once more.
In the Imperial Palace, the Heavenly Ze Ancient Tree was planted again. Lin Feng stood on the Azure Lotus, various elemental law forces radiating from his body. That Azure Lotus emanated an inclusive aura, as if merging with the aura seeping from Lin Feng's body—inclusive. Lin Feng planted the Heavenly Ze Divine Tree within his body to establish resonance, then used the Dao intent of the Azure Lotus to merge the laws of the two worlds. Ultimately, he succeeded in controlling the law forces of the outside world.
Reaching out his hand, strands of mysterious aura gathered in Lin Feng's palm. The various elemental law forces seemed about to merge together, yet they could not achieve true fusion.
"Comprehending the Dao intent of the Azure Lotus, perhaps I can only borrow the power of the Dao for now. I have only just stepped onto the edge of the Dao." Lin Feng murmured to himself. Then his figure flickered and vanished from the spot. The next time Lin Feng stopped, he was at the Demon Pool. His body stepped directly into the Demon Pool and began to endure the tearing pain of the Heavenly Demon Body Disintegration Art. Now that his strength had advanced and he had undergone another demonic tribulation, his physical body was even more powerful and terrifying. He could withstand one session of the Heavenly Demon Body Disintegration Art without issue. Although he had to endure intense pain, it would make his body even stronger.
Before long, Lin Feng's physical body underwent another painful transformation and reshaping. His body slowly rose into the void. He clenched his fist fiercely, and cracking sounds rang out continuously. A faint smile appeared in Lin Feng's eyes. Now, his physical body had stepped into the High-rank Emperor realm ahead of his cultivation level. This meant that the attack power of a Mid-rank Emperor could not even shake his body. Even ordinary High-rank Emperor experts would find it difficult to move his body. Yet he could use his physical strength to easily crush and explode a High-rank Emperor—provided his attack could land on the opponent.
He had comprehended the law forces of the outside world, broken through his realm, and strengthened his body. All of this was now accomplished. What Lin Feng still lacked was the complete mastery of the power of the Dao, allowing the various elemental laws to merge. Only then could the advantage of his multi-elemental laws truly unleash formidable power.
His figure flickered, and Lin Feng vanished from the spot. The next time he appeared, he was before an ancient mountain. One side of the mountain's stone wall was smooth as if polished. However, when Lin Feng stood before that stone wall, he clearly felt ancient seals rolling toward him. These ancient seals were still as powerful and terrifying as ever, as if they grew stronger against greater force. The Floating World Seal seemed to envelop the entire world, unleashing the power of the world itself.
"Pfft, pfft." Lin Feng's footsteps continuously retreated, but his pupils were pitch black and icy cold. His mind began a frenzied derivation, comprehending the Floating World Seal on this stone wall. Lin Feng faintly sensed that this Floating World Seal was an extremely peculiar force, an attack unlike any ordinary one.
"Floating World Seal, Floating World Seal." Lin Feng's retreating footsteps slowly stepped forward again, repeatedly sensing this ancient seal. He repeated this process so many times that he even lost track of time. His mind was completely immersed in deduction. The ancient seals not only rushed toward his face but also replayed and looped in his mind.
One day, within Lin Feng's mind, endless ancient seals came from all directions. Lin Feng seemed to see not a single ancient seal, but the power of an entire world. This ancient seal contained the power of all the elements of that world, perfectly fused together, indistinguishable from one another, forming a powerful attack with no elemental attributes.
"This Floating World Seal, I simply cannot break it." Lin Feng murmured. On this day, he finally emerged from his comprehension of the Floating World Seal and returned to the outside world.
More than a year had passed. Lin Feng stepped into the courtyard of the Heavenly Terrace and happened to see Yun Qingyan walking toward him. When Yun Qingyan saw Lin Feng appear, her beautiful eyes flickered, and she smiled, "You fellow, you've finally come out of seclusion. Now your realm is directly displayed as Mid-rank Emperor. It seems your strength has improved greatly."
"You're not bad either. Your aura is stable, and your cultivation has reached the peak of Mid-rank Emperor. You're probably only one step away from High-rank Emperor, right?" Lin Feng said with a smile. When Lin Feng first met Yun Qingyan, she was already at the Mid-rank Emperor realm, and now she had reached the peak of Mid-rank Emperor.
"So what? Compared to you, I'm still far behind." Yun Qingyan pouted. More than a year ago, Lin Feng had slain Zong Que, defeated Shi Haotian, taken Shi Haotian's place, and forcefully entered the fourth seat on the Heavenly King-Sealing List. Many speculated that, based on his fierce battle with Ji Shang back then, Lin Feng's true strength might even rank him third on the Heavenly King-Sealing List. Now another year had passed, and no one knew how formidable this fellow had become.
"Where are Second Senior Brother and the others?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.
"They've taken the Heavenly Terrace disciples out for training. Every time they return, they only stay for a few days before leaving again. They really don't get tired." Yun Qingyan pouted.
"If they didn't cultivate so urgently, how could they improve their strength quickly?" Lin Feng said with a smile. Then his gaze fell on one person sitting nearby. This person's eyes were lifeless—it was none other than Sword Blind.
"You haven't left?" Lin Feng showed a surprised expression and asked Sword Blind.
"The environment of this War King Academy is not bad. Why should I leave?" Sword Blind replied indifferently, as if this tone was forever his—neither impatient nor anxious, remaining calm even in life-threatening danger.
"That's good. With your tenacious will and light power, you will surely shine in the academy." Lin Feng said with a smile.
At this moment, in the Holy City Central Continent, in an elegant tavern, many people were gathered. One of Lin Feng's ordinary avatars was also there. Beside Lin Feng's avatar were Meng Qing, Xiao Ya, and Wu Shang.
"Brother, they seem to be talking about you." Wu Shang blinked at Lin Feng and spoke in a low voice. On the other side, someone was speaking freely, and their topic happened to be Lin Feng.
"Back on the day Ji Shang was enfeoffed as king, Lin Feng was extremely arrogant. He battled the Moon Gate and the Rock Gate, killing without restraint, turning the streets into rivers of blood. He even fought Ji Shang. Although he was outmatched, he managed to retreat safely. Ji Shang couldn't do anything to Lin Feng, which shows how strong Lin Feng is. Now, more than a year has passed, and it's absolutely unfair that the Emperor's List only ranks him at thirtieth. At this Emperor's List Inquiry, I believe Lin Feng will surely surpass many."
"On the day of the Emperor's List Inquiry, Ji Shang is still waiting to settle accounts with Lin Feng. Besides, although the stories of that day are widely circulated, the figures on the Emperor's List in the Holy City Central Continent are no ordinary people. Especially the top thirty—they are all powerful experts who have comprehended the power of the Dao. Most of them are also at the peak of the Martial Emperor realm. Even if they aren't, they are terrifying figures like Chu Chunqiu. Although Lin Feng had a glorious battle, being ranked thirtieth on the Emperor's List is already considered good."
The people in the tavern discussed, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the figures on the Emperor's List.
"Chu Chunqiu is indeed formidable. He has now forcefully entered the top twenty on the Emperor's List. His cultivation speed is simply terrifying, and his Heaven-Devouring Dao is immensely powerful. Some speculate that Chu Chunqiu might one day devour the spiritual will of these geniuses and use it for himself. But for now, he still maintains a low-key style."
"That's quite possible. But it's not just Chu Chunqiu who is formidable. The Snow Clan has also sent a terrifying figure who directly entered the top ranks of the Emperor's List. I'm sure you all know about that."
Lin Feng's avatar's expression shifted slightly. The Snow Clan had sent another formidable figure? This was the first he had heard of it. He didn't know before. He wondered if it was related to Meng Qing.