Chapter 2222: Revival
Outside the City Lord's Mansion of Song Emperor City, the elite battle platform never lacked fighters. Those who achieved a hundred consecutive victories were considered elite martial cultivators, eligible to enter the City Lord's Mansion and join its legions, gaining access to more resources, broader intelligence, and better opportunities for growth and training. Moreover, the elite battle platform itself was a form of training.
Of course, achieving a record of a hundred consecutive victories was no easy feat.
On the observation platform of the elite battle platform, two figures sat. Those around them showed exceptional respect, for the man among them was a commander within the City Lord's Mansion of the Netherworld's Song Emperor City—a high-ranking official with formidable strength, governing one of the hells: the Black Rope Hell.
Beside the Black Rope Commander sat his daughter, Qin Yao.
Now at the High-rank Emperor realm, Qin Yao appeared even more spirited and extraordinary, her temperament refined. She had shed some of her former arrogance, adding a touch of grace to her bearing.
"How do you find the elite battles among High-rank Emperors, Qin Yao? Some of these figures might be able to match you," the Black Rope Commander said to her with a smile.
"Perhaps," Qin Yao nodded slightly, though she seemed distracted. Her father had returned from a mission and accompanied her to watch the battles, yet she couldn't help but think of that man again—the one who had achieved a hundred consecutive victories on the Low-rank Emperor battle platform. She had once believed herself stronger than him, but not long after, during the Immortal Kingdom Trial battlefield, she was shocked to discover that he had left her far behind. If not for that man, she would have fallen in that trial.
"What are you thinking about?" the Black Rope Commander noticed his daughter's unease and asked.
"Father, do you still remember the Green Lotus Commander and Qingqing?" Qin Yao spoke. The Black Rope Commander's expression tightened, and he nodded slightly: "Of course I remember. That Green Lotus fellow... what a pity. Sigh, Qin Yao, Wang Xiao doesn't want anyone to mention them anymore. Better not to bring it up."
"I know. But Lin Feng didn't die back then. I wonder what his strength is now," Qin Yao said calmly, causing the Black Rope Commander's expression to stiffen. In the past, the Green Lotus Commander had transformed himself into an Incarnation Green Lotus to protect Lin Feng and Qingqing. What a pity. Lin Feng's talent was truly remarkable, especially after hearing Qin Yao's account of some events from the Immortal Kingdom Trial battlefield.
"That Lin Feng... his combat ability is indeed terrifying. Few can match him at the same level, and being able to comprehend the Dao so early—his most fearsome trait is still his insight," the Black Rope Commander murmured, also recalling the young man from years past.
Meanwhile, in a room not far from the City Lord's Mansion, Lin Feng had set up a forbidden seal. Before him, an Incarnation Green Lotus emanated an ethereal aura, its intent encompassing all Daos. Within the lotus was a frozen, beautiful young girl, pure and flawless.
In Lin Feng's palm were two sealed small bottles, each containing a life-colored droplet. Sealed tightly, no aura leaked from them.
"Qingqing," Lin Feng said, looking at the frozen body. He placed his hand on it and suddenly exerted force. Cracking sounds rang out as a flame and life force spread simultaneously. The ice melted, gradually revealing Qingqing's body.
"Live!" Lin Feng thought, channeling an endless surge of life force into Qingqing's body, sustaining her life without interruption. At the same time, he crushed the jade bottle, and a clear stream flowed over Qingqing's body, instantly absorbed by her. A holy halo enveloped her form, imbuing her entire being with an incredibly potent life essence.
"Undying Divine Medicine," Lin Feng's heart trembled. Though he knew Qingqing would be fine, he couldn't help but feel tense. A halo enveloped Qingqing's body, repairing every part of it and even transforming her soul. This heaven-defying divine medicine could restore even an ancient saint with only a wisp of consciousness left, so for Qingqing, it posed no challenge at all.
On Qingqing's body, the halo's energy continuously cleansed her. Soon, her face regained its luster, gradually taking on a rosy glow.
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Lin Feng's face. She should be fine now. He then took the other jade bottle, crushed it as well, and let the liquid drip onto the Incarnation Green Lotus beneath Qingqing. Similarly, a powerful life-giving stream enveloped the lotus.
Lin Feng stood by, watching everything closely. After a moment, Qingqing's beautiful eyelashes fluttered slightly, making Lin Feng's heart skip a beat. Then, those clean, beautiful eyes slowly opened, a hint of confusion in them. Hadn't she died?
Her pure, ethereal eyes moved, and then she saw Lin Feng beside her. Her heart trembled.
"Lin Feng."
Qingqing's eyes flickered with confusion and bewilderment. "Am I dreaming?"
Lin Feng shook his head repeatedly, a brilliant smile spreading across his face. "Qingqing, you're fine now. Check if your body has fully revived."
"Hmm?" Qingqing's expression froze. She moved her body, shocked by the surging life force within her.
Then, she noticed the lotus beneath her, and her expression stiffened again. "This is... my father's aura..."
As if realizing something terrible, Qingqing's face turned pale instantly. "Lin Feng, my father..."
"The Commander will revive too, just like you. I've already given him the Undying Divine Medicine," Lin Feng replied with a smile. Qingqing's expression froze. Undying Divine Medicine. She rose, gently stroking the lotus. Light shimmered, and a phantom figure gradually took shape on the lotus.
"Qingqing," a voice called out. Qingqing's heart pounded as she looked at the forming phantom. "Father, Qingqing thought she would never see you again."
"Lin Feng, thank you," the Green Lotus Commander said, his gaze on Lin Feng. "The divine medicine you gave Qingqing and me... I fear I can never repay it."
Qingqing's expression stiffened. Her father, the Green Lotus Commander, a Heavenly Emperor realm expert, said he couldn't repay what Lin Feng had used on them. This showed how precious the items Lin Feng had used to save her and her father were.
She had been brought back from the brink of death. If not for being frozen, she would have already perished. Yet even so, Lin Feng's divine medicine had, in a short time, healed all the injuries in her body. Her father seemed to be in a similar state—brought back from death.
"Uncle Green Lotus, no matter how precious the medicine, it's still just medicine. How can it compare to precious people?" Lin Feng said with a smile. "Besides, if not for me, you and Qingqing wouldn't have ended up like this. The responsibility lies with me."
"How could it be your fault?" the Green Lotus Commander shook his head slightly. His body gradually solidified, while the lotus, conversely, began to grow ethereal.
"Lin Feng, where are we now?" the Green Lotus Commander asked.
"In Song Emperor City," Lin Feng replied, making both the Commander and Qingqing pause. Song Emperor City.
"Wang Xiao... he probably won't let us go."
"A few years have passed. I've come back this time to find Wang Xiao," Lin Feng said coldly, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
The Green Lotus Commander shook his head slightly. "Lin Feng, your talent is unparalleled, and you must have had some opportunity to obtain this divine medicine. But your cultivation level hasn't reached the Great Emperor realm yet. It's impossible to deal with Wang Xiao. Besides, he's a direct descendant of the City Lord. Even if I wanted to kill him, it would be extremely difficult—there's no chance."
"No..." Lin Feng shook his head. "Uncle Green Lotus, this time I've come to the Netherworld. After killing Wang Xiao, I'll leave to train on the continent. As for how to kill him, I have my own methods."
"It seems you already have a plan. Then I won't stop you. If you need anything, tell me," the Green Lotus Commander said.
"Alright. Uncle Green Lotus, what are your plans?" Lin Feng asked.
"I'll see if I can gather the former Green Lotus Legion. The Ten Kings of the Netherworld govern ten main cities—it's not just Song Emperor City," the Green Lotus Commander replied. Lin Feng nodded. His purpose in coming to the Netherworld was to resolve the matter of the Green Lotus Commander. It had been like a thorn stuck in his heart, and he had to deal with it first. Then, he could let go of everything and travel across the continent to train, break through to the Emperor realm, and grow stronger. There were still too many things waiting for him.
The Guang Han Palace, the Snow Clan, the Divine Temple...
Lin Feng talked with the Green Lotus Commander and Qingqing for a long time. The Commander and Qingqing had fully recovered, so Lin Feng no longer needed to worry. At that moment, Lin Feng donned the Phantom Cloak, changed his appearance again, and headed toward the City Lord's Mansion of Song Emperor City.
The training grounds outside the City Lord's Mansion were still packed with people. The Song Emperor loved battle, and the people of Song Emperor City were deeply influenced by him. The training grounds never lacked strong fighters.
Yet even so, Qin Yao seemed to have lost interest. She said to the Black Rope Commander, "Father, let's go back."
"What, none of them catch your eye? Let's watch one more match, then we'll go back," the Black Rope Commander said with a shake of his head and a smile. At that moment, on the High-rank Emperor battle stage, a figure slowly walked up. This person had fair skin, and his face was unclear because he kept his head down. He exuded an indescribable aura. The Black Rope Commander's eyes sharpened as he looked at him and said, "This person's strength is probably not simple."
Qin Yao glanced at the Black Rope Commander, unsure why her father thought so.
The young man's opponent was a ruthless middle-aged man who had already achieved twenty-three consecutive victories. Looking at the newcomer, he said in a low voice, "Looking for death."
As his words fell, he charged at the opponent.
The fair-skinned young man suddenly lifted his head, and a pitch-black death light shot toward the opponent. Instantly, the man's body stiffened, unable to move, trembling.
"Get down yourself," the young man uttered a cold sound. The man's face turned ashen. Without a word, he stepped off the battle platform, his legs shaking. He felt that a single glance from the opponent could kill him!