# Chapter 2322: Appreciation
Qiong Haiya stepped forward slightly, smiling as he said, "Perfect, as you wished, we meet again so soon. Ancient Realm Clan, are you the only one who came?"
"The Ancient Realm Clan's power is weak, so I am the only one who received an invitation. How can I compare to the Flame Temple, which is powerful and whose Flame Divine Shield has boundless might." Lin Feng smiled as he spoke, causing Qiong Haiya's smile to freeze. The Flame Divine Shield had been broken by the Ancient Realm Clan, and Lin Feng's implied meaning was clear—he was mocking him.
At this moment, a figure approached Qiong Haiya. This person was slightly taller than Qiong Haiya, with a full forehead and piercing eyes. Although his expression was calm, he exuded an aura of authority without anger, giving people a faint sense of pressure. This was a kind of presence; standing there, he could naturally form such an aura. Qiong Haiya had not given Lin Feng this feeling.
The surrounding people smiled when they saw this person. Mu Shanzi had not only invited Qiong Haiya but also this fellow. It seemed Mu Shanzi must have some bold ideas, otherwise he wouldn't have sent invitations to so many people.
Qiong Tian, a member of the Qiong clan of the Flame Temple, was of the same generation as Qiong Haiya and should be Qiong Haiya's elder brother. He was a Limit Saint Emperor, and his strength was far greater than Qiong Haiya's.
"After being dormant for so many years before reappearing in the world's sight, the Ancient Realm Clan seems to have gained some confidence and produced a decent figure. I hope you won't disappoint the world." Qiong Tian looked at Lin Feng, his calm tone involuntarily carrying a faint sense of arrogance, which was precisely the result of his unique presence. Many years ago, he was already a Limit Saint Emperor, only one step away from the Saint rank, and could step onto that ladder at any time.
Lin Feng's body slowly rose, and he looked calmly at Qiong Tian. He could clearly feel that Qiong Tian's threat to him was far stronger than Qiong Haiya's, even stronger than the blue-robed figure he had encountered earlier. That was presence. However, now he was the Evil God of the Ancient Realm Clan, and he could not afford to weaken his presence. Taking a slight step forward, Lin Feng's mouth curled into a faint, eerie smile as he said, "You're thinking too much."
Qiong Tian's expression showed no ripple at Lin Feng's response. He just smiled, then turned and left. Qiong Haiya snorted coldly at Lin Feng and said, "How worth anticipating it is!"
With that, he also walked away. As for what he was expecting, only Qiong Haiya himself knew, but the crowd understood that whatever he expected would definitely not be good for Lin Feng.
In the following days, Mu Shanzi still did not appear, but the number of people arriving at the Mu Shan family gradually increased. There were already over twenty people, all very formidable figures. Of course, the people Mu Shanzi truly invited were definitely not limited to these, but not everyone was free. At this level, everyone had their own affairs, and those who could come were only a small portion.
On this day, the date agreed upon in the invitation finally arrived. Many people walked out of their sleeping quarters, and someone laughed, "That guy Mu Shanzi should be back by now, right?"
"He's almost here. I wonder what he wants to tell us."
"Coming back from the Tai Yao Realm, crossing such a distance, it must not be an ordinary matter." The crowd discussed among themselves. Lin Feng listened quietly on the side. He only then learned that Mu Shanzi had never been at the Mu Shan family at all but had gone to the Tai Yao Realm. He had the Mu Shan family send out invitations for him while he was on his way back.
"Mu Shanzi went to the Tai Yao Realm for training and still knew about me. I wonder if the invitation was Mu Shanzi's own intention or the Mu Shan family's. If it was Mu Shanzi himself, his control over information is truly impressive. Even while training, he doesn't forget to pay attention to what's happening in various areas of the Xiao Tian Court." Lin Feng thought to himself. Just then, an old man's figure walked over from the void, smiling at the crowd, "Sorry to keep you all waiting. The young master has returned and is now bathing and changing clothes. He plans to welcome you all in the main hall. Please follow me."
Figures flickered out one after another. In the blink of an eye, several more people appeared in Lin Feng's field of vision, each moving at an unimaginable speed.
"That guy has finally deigned to return. What's this about bathing and changing clothes? He's acting like a woman." A rough voice rang out. The speaker was bare-chested, wearing only a loose pair of shorts. The muscle lines on his body were bursting with explosive power. His arm was placed in front of his shoulder, carrying an enormous hammer. Such a person was hard to forget once seen.
"What, can't wait? Do you think everyone is like you, ruining the scenery wherever you go?" Beside him, a middle-aged man in a long robe let out a cold voice. This person's face exuded a wild aura, with a beard, looking spirited and carrying a natural dignity.
"You two, shut up." A sharp voice suddenly rang out, somewhat piercing. In front of the crowd appeared a handsome, demonically beautiful youth. This person had a slender build, with fair hands half-retracted into his sleeves. He wore a green robe, and a faint halo enveloped him, giving him an eerie beauty.
The two who had just spoken stared at the demonically handsome youth, their expressions suddenly turning cold. A wild aura even faintly swept out from them.
"Little Demon, speak more respectfully to your elders. When I made my name, you weren't even born yet!" The wild middle-aged man in the long robe stepped forward and let out a cold voice. The demonically handsome youth turned his gaze to him and said coldly, "Situ, are you calling yourself useless?"
Situ Ba's expression stiffened. He snorted coldly and laughed, "The younger generation is truly formidable. Each generation is more arrogant than the last."
"Enough arguing. If you have the guts, fight it out now." The bare-chested man said as if gloating. Situ Ba glanced at him and laughed, "Don't rush. There will be plenty of opportunities."
"Let's go. Let's see what Mu Shanzi wants to tell us." At this moment, a figure in a black robe spoke calmly. The crowd stopped arguing, and figures flickered like flowing light, disappearing from the spot. These people seemed reckless and casual, but each of them had rich experiences. They only behaved like this among their own circle. In front of juniors, they were taciturn and awe-inspiring, able to make people revere and fear them with just a glance.
Moments later, the crowd followed the old man to a main hall. In front of the hall stood a graceful young man in white robes, smiling at the crowd. "I am deeply grateful that you all could come upon receiving my invitation."
"Don't flatter yourself, Mu Shanzi. You know we didn't come because we received your invitation."
"Exactly. We don't have that kind of free time."
The crowd seemed to show no respect for Mu Shanzi, each speaking out. However, Mu Shanzi didn't mind. He just smiled and said, "Alright, don't embarrass me. Come, let's discuss matters in the hall."
"Fine." The crowd nodded and followed Mu Shanzi into the hall, sitting on both sides. They all looked toward Mu Shanzi, who was in the main seat. Situ Ba said, "Mu Shanzi, can you tell us the matter now?"
"Situ, your temperament hasn't changed at all after all these years." Mu Shanzi smiled and looked at the crowd. "You should all know that I just returned from the Tai Yao Realm. Some time ago, I went to the Tai Yao Realm for training, but I encountered some interesting things."
"What things?" Little Demon's eyes showed an eerie light as he asked.
"About one of the Seven Forbidden Lands, the Ancient Demon Cave. Chu Chunqiu, the third seat of the Xiao Hui Gathering, was originally on the outskirts of the Eternal River Time. Now he has left Eternal River Time and entered the Ancient Demon Cave alone. Do you know about this?" Mu Shanzi said.
"I've heard of it. Could it be that Chu Chunqiu discovered something?" Qiong Tian's expression flickered as he asked.
"What if I told you that Chu Chunqiu followed the Ancient Demon into the Ancient Demon Cave? Would you believe it?" Mu Shanzi said calmly, causing the crowd's expressions to freeze. "Is this true?"
"I met Chu Chunqiu once. Although he is the third seat of the Xiao Hui Gathering, he is truly a genius. Our meeting place was outside the Ancient Demon Cave. His courage and boldness impressed me. Although I don't know if Lin Feng, the first seat, and Kong Ming, the second seat, are more outstanding than him, at least I admit that Chu Chunqiu is a remarkable figure." Mu Shanzi said calmly, causing the crowd to think more highly of the top few seats of the Xiao Hui Gathering. Even Mu Shanzi acknowledged Chu Chunqiu as a figure.
"Lin Feng is also a remarkable figure. Didn't he cause a lot of trouble for the Snow Clan? And the Flame Temple chased him like that but couldn't kill him. That alone is admirable. I just wonder where he is now." The bare-chested man said loudly. Qiong Haiya's brow furrowed. The name Lin Feng was very grating to his Flame Temple.
In fact, many people here were from the Divine Temples. They were supposed to have the duty to kill the top ten seats of the Xiao Hui Gathering, including Lin Feng and Chu Chunqiu. But that didn't prevent them from appreciating those figures. Enemies didn't mean they couldn't be appreciated!
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