Chapter 2415: Saint Kings Descend from the Heavens
Lin Feng had convinced the Great Accomplishment demon saint, the Golden Ancient Ape, and was no longer afraid of that vague sense of crisis. The feeling wasn't too intense, clearly something that could be resolved, so he continued watching the battles.
In this round, a figure stepped forward from the Heavenly Martial Holy Dynasty, causing Lin Feng's expression to flicker. It was actually an acquaintance.
Back in the day, during the Imperial List Dao Inquiry, there was the Stone Man, Shi Yunfeng. Now, he had actually joined the Heavenly Martial Holy Dynasty.
Shi Yunfeng was participating in this battle. His cultivation realm was at the Saint Emperor level, already extremely powerful, standing at the peak of the Emperor Realm. One had to remember that if not for the upheaval in the Nine Heavens Continent, which caused great changes in heaven and earth, Saint Emperors would already be considered very strong. After all, not too many years had passed. Shi Yunfeng, from the Imperial List Dao Inquiry, had become a top figure in Holy City Central Continent, which fulfilled the saying that had once spread across the continent: outstanding figures from the Imperial List Dao Inquiry would all achieve great success. It was just that now, they didn't seem so conspicuous, because now, more exceptionally talented individuals had appeared together.
"Shi Yunfeng, back in the Imperial List Dao Inquiry, you were no match for me. Today, you still won't be," a voice rang out. It came from the direction of the Canaan Holy Dynasty. A monk strolled out, none other than one of the top figures from the Imperial List Dao Inquiry back then, the Battle Monk. He was a powerhouse of the Canaan Buddhist Clan. Now, he was also at the peak of the Saint Emperor Realm. In the Imperial List Dao Inquiry back then, his ranking had been higher than Shi Yunfeng's.
"Lin Feng, it's a pity you didn't come up. I wonder what realm you've reached now. And Chu Chunqiu, I wonder how he's doing," the Battle Monk said, looking towards the Heavenly Terrace. This era was indeed exciting. Now, they had all become this strong. Unfortunately, they had encountered a very exciting grand era.
"Watching old friends fight is also a kind of enjoyment," Lin Feng said with a slight smile. Just then, a rumbling voice rolled over: "Lin Feng, you bastard, you finally know to come back, and you didn't even notify me."
A gust of wind swept through the void. A huge, bare-bodied figure strolled over. Seeing him, Lin Feng revealed a hint of a smile and said, "Tantai, can't you put on some clothes on an occasion like this?"
"Hehe, fighting in clothes is restrictive. It's better without them." Tantai still had that simple and honest look. He landed on the martial arts arena and said, "Even without Lin Feng, it's the same. I'll take first place this time."
"That depends on your strength," the Battle Monk said, his battle intent soaring.
"Ancestor, how are the combatants from War King Academy?" Lin Feng asked the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor.
"These fellows have astonishing combat power. They've already reached my level, maybe even surpassed me. War King Academy produced that batch of geniuses of yours, but Ji Shang fell by your hand. Now, no one can contend with these few," the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor sighed. War King Academy had produced some figures, but during the chaotic times, they either died or joined the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty.
"Mm." Lin Feng nodded slightly. "I owe the academy. But the internal environment of War King Academy also needs to be cleaned up. Ancestor Slaughter Heaven, your strength has always been formidable. Why not personally take action and win glory for the academy?"
The Slaughter Heaven Ancestor's expression stiffened, looking very awkward. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to return today. After Lin Feng came back, he had remained silent, not saying a word. But his earlier behavior had obviously been noticed by Lin Feng.
For Lin Feng, some people were his reverse scale: his women, his master, his brothers. He wouldn't pursue the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor's past actions, but now, belittling his master so disrespectfully—this matter had to be dealt with. Of course, he wouldn't target the academy, as it had shown him kindness. This was only directed at the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor personally.
"Lin Feng, you are also a disciple of War King Academy. Wouldn't it be better for you to compete for the academy's glory?" The Slaughter Heaven Ancestor was very embarrassed. However, considering himself an elder, he felt Lin Feng's words to him were somewhat disrespectful, so he retorted.
"Me?" Lin Feng looked at the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor, then revealed a hint of a smile. Suddenly, the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor felt the world go dark, as if he were plunged into endless death, about to be destroyed and perish.
"You're talking about me?" A voice pierced his eardrums, causing the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor to roar, "No, spare me!"
But the next moment, the entire void returned to clarity. Lin Feng was still there, looking at him with a faint smile, while the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor was drenched in sweat, his face as pale as paper, as if he had experienced an apocalypse. Now, everyone around was staring at him.
"What's wrong with the Ancestor?" Lin Feng asked calmly, but a faint cold light flickered in his eyes, causing the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor to lower his head, not daring to look at Lin Feng again. So strong! How could Lin Feng be this powerful?
Saint! It must be the Saint Realm! Lin Feng had stepped into the Saint Realm! The Slaughter Heaven Ancestor's heart pounded incessantly. Earlier, when the Heavenly Martial Saint had spoken to Lin Feng as an equal, he had still clung to a sliver of hope, thinking the Heavenly Martial Saint was only acting that way because of Lin Feng's status as a disciple of the Fate Temple. But now, that thought was completely shattered. Lin Feng was a Saint, on the same level as the Heavenly Martial Saint. How could he possibly go to the martial arts arena to fight?
"Ancestor, when you have the upper hand, don't bully others," Lin Feng said calmly, then stopped looking at the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor. The other ancestors had seen all this, but they all remained silent. Now that Lin Feng had returned, and even the Heavenly Martial Saint treated him as an equal, what the Slaughter Heaven Ancestor had done had undoubtedly angered him. The other ancestors naturally let things take their course. After all, Lin Feng's personal relationship with War King Academy was very close. They didn't want their attitude to affect Lin Feng's feelings for the academy.
At this moment, the battle had begun. This level of combat was completely different—one-on-one duels, no more group battles. A group battle at the Saint Emperor level would cause too terrifying a shockwave.
"Shi Yunfeng has actually comprehended the Petrification Great Dao. Both his offense and defense are terrifying. The source power of this Petrification Great Dao should also belong to the Earth Source Power," Lin Feng murmured as he watched Shi Yunfeng's battle. Many Daos, upon stepping into the Saint Realm, had to transform into Saint Techniques, ideally returning to their source. The Petrification Great Dao belonged to the Earth Source. To thoroughly comprehend the Earth Source, one had to master many Dao intents of the Earth Source, such as petrification, gravity, etc.—all belonging to Earth.
"The Battle Monk is also very strong. He follows the path of a battle Buddhist cultivator. His attacks are fierce and unparalleled, and like Kong Ming, both his offense and defense are extremely formidable. He's probably even stronger than Shi Yunfeng."
Lin Feng watched the battle on the field from an observer's perspective, seeing it very clearly. Finally, it was Tantai's turn, which surprised Lin Feng a little. Tantai's clan had always been skilled in one kind of power: explosive force. The later the stage, the stronger the explosive force, with all their potential being unleashed. This was a unique kind of power. Additionally, Tantai had also comprehended the Sound Wave Great Dao, which was very powerful.
Round after round of battles proceeded slowly, consuming quite a bit of time. The sun gradually slanted westward, casting its evening glow over the martial arts arena, as if carrying a unique artistic conception.
In the end, Tantai defeated Shi Yunfeng but lost to the Battle Monk. The Battle Monk's strength was very high, and he gave Lin Feng a sense of déjà vu. The Battle Monk resembled someone very much: Kong Ming.
The final rankings for this round were: Battle Monk first, Tantai second, Shi Yunfeng third.
"Excellent!" The Heavenly Martial Saint stood up, clapping his hands, and said, "Alright, for today's battles, the top three of each round, if they are willing, may all become my personal disciples."
As the Heavenly Martial Saint's words fell, many people's hearts stirred. However, the top three of this round were mostly from the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty, the Canaan Holy Dynasty, and the Heavenly Terrace. They would probably not leave their own factions. After all, with Lin Feng's return, the Heavenly Terrace was now on the same level as the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty.
"What, none of you are willing?" The Heavenly Martial Saint's gaze fell on the Heavenly Terrace direction, looking at Wolf Smoke and Tantai. "You two, are you willing to become my disciples?"
"Mm?" The crowd's expressions tightened slightly. What did the Heavenly Martial Saint mean by this? Wasn't this a public provocation of the Heavenly Terrace? Lin Feng was still right there.
Lin Feng, however, didn't find it strange. It all seemed very ordinary. Was this the moment?
"Heavenly Martial Saint, you? Worthy of being my master?" Tantai swept a cold glance at him, his expression indifferent. The Heavenly Martial Saint's words were undoubtedly an insult to him and to the Heavenly Terrace.
"Not worthy?" The Heavenly Martial Saint laughed. "Frogs at the bottom of a well. Do you know that Saint King Realm powerhouses are also divided into different levels? First, entering the Saint Realm, the so-called Half-step Saint. Next are Minor Accomplishment Saint King, Great Accomplishment Saint King, and Supreme Saint King. In your Holy City Central Continent, in the past, there wasn't even a single Half-step Saint. Becoming a Saint was as difficult as reaching the heavens. And I am a Minor Accomplishment Saint King. Am I not worthy of being your master?"
The crowd's hearts trembled slightly. Minor Accomplishment Saint King! This guy was actually a Minor Accomplishment Saint King, the second level of the Saint King Realm.
"I'm giving you this opportunity now as your honor. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens to the Heavenly Terrace, you'll have to be buried with it," the Heavenly Martial Saint said calmly, startling everyone. Did the Heavenly Martial Saint mean that the Heavenly Terrace would be destroyed?
"Nonsense," Wolf Smoke said coldly.
"Nonsense?" The Heavenly Martial Saint sneered. Suddenly, a terrifying pressure seemed to descend from heaven and earth. The entire sky seemed to be under this pressure. Everyone felt suffocated, as if they would be forced to prostrate themselves. Looking up, they saw a group of figures standing in the sky, treading the heavens like divine beings from another world. Every single one of them was an incredibly terrifying existence.
"Saints! They're all Saints!" Everyone's hearts trembled. To them, this was an army from beyond the heavens, an supreme power, looking down on all of them.
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