Chapter 504: Heavenly Wind Provocation
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In the Imperial City, the most discussed topic remained Lin Feng's destruction of the Holy Academy, the rebuilding of Cloud Sea, and his entry into the Imperial City.
Lin Feng's name was mentioned by countless people every day. Whenever someone spoke of him, it was mostly with reverence and admiration. For a young man in his prime to possess such qualifications for arrogance was itself a beautiful thing worth boasting about.
Of course, there were also many who were very displeased with Lin Feng, such as the figure standing right now outside the gates of the Cloud Sea Sect.
Mu Qing had been in the Snow Moon Kingdom for some time. As a member of the Heavenly Wind Kingdom delegation, Mu Qing had not previously been with the others from Heavenly Wind Kingdom. It wasn't because his talent was insufficient or unqualified—in fact, aside from Prince Feng Chen and the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind, he was the only other person from Heavenly Wind Kingdom who had come to the Snow Moon Kingdom and could contend with the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind.
In truth, the reason the quota for the Snow Domain Grand Competition had not yet been finalized was precisely because they feared unexpected changes might occur.
Because, before the time was completely determined, no one knew how things would ultimately turn out. Take those geniuses, for example—what if someone broke through to a higher cultivation level at the last moment?
At the same realm, even if one person was stronger than another, once the other broke through to the next layer, not only would the power dynamic reverse, but the gap would become enormous.
For ordinary people, someone one layer higher in cultivation could easily and instantly kill a peer-level expert.
However, some did not think this way—at least Mu Qing did not.
Mu Qing was not yet twenty years old, with a cultivation of the Mysterious Martial Realm Fifth Layer. He was exceptionally talented and the most outstanding disciple of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect of the Heavenly Wind Kingdom. He had not joined the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind because he was unwilling to share fame with others. He walked his own path, with only himself in his heart.
"I heard that Lin Feng can kill Mysterious Martial Realm Fifth Layer experts. I wonder if he can still be so arrogant in the face of my Ten Thousand Phenomena Technique, to the point where he doesn't even dare to step out of his sect."
Mu Qing murmured to himself, facing the Cloud Sea Sect.
Inside the Cloud Sea Sect, many people stood, their eyes coldly fixed on Mu Qing, but no one dared to come out. Once they stepped out, Mu Qing would kill them.
As for the thirty-six women, although they were powerful, they were a special existence within the Cloud Sea Sect. Lin Feng was not there, and no one could command them to do anything.
They were also stubborn, only listening to Lin Feng's words, which was why the current situation had arisen.
"Isn't Lin Feng supposed to be arrogant? I've been waiting here for two hours. Why is he cowering inside the sect, not even daring to step out? Ridiculous."
Mu Qing said coldly, his rolling voice spreading out. The entire vast Cloud Sea Sect could hear his drifting words. The crowd that had come to watch was also somewhat puzzled.
This man was quite arrogant, challenging Lin Feng to his face. But why hadn't Lin Feng shown himself? Was he really afraid of this person?
But thinking it over, they felt something was off. Lin Feng had once single-handedly killed five Mysterious Martial Realm Fifth Layer experts, and his people had suppressed a powerful Mysterious Martial Realm Sixth Layer existence. How could he be afraid? Perhaps Lin Feng hadn't stepped out of the Cloud Sea Sect because he was in seclusion training.
There were many people inside the Cloud Sea Sect, all with cold eyes fixed on Mu Qing. At this moment, they also realized that although they were a powerful iron cavalry, their individual strength was not yet very strong. There were not many Mysterious Martial Realm experts. Facing someone far stronger than them, numbers were useless. They couldn't very well have tens of thousands of soldiers charge out to deal with Mu Qing alone.
Every single person in the Cloud Sea Sect still needed to continuously improve their strength. They needed everyone, even when Lin Feng was absent, to be able to stand on their own. Only then would the sect be truly strong, not relying on just one person.
"This time, I, Mu Qing, have come politely to extend an invitation. If Lin Feng still doesn't come out and ignores me, don't blame me for charging into the Cloud Sea Sect and turning it into a river of blood."
Mu Qing's eyes flashed with cold light, his arrogance boundless. If Lin Feng didn't come out, he would charge in and kill his way into the Cloud Sea Sect.
No one responded to him. They saw Old Man Huo slowly turn around at the Cloud Sea Sect's gates and say indifferently to the crowd: "Let's go."
With that, he led the group directly into the Cloud Sea Sect, leaving Mu Qing standing there alone.
"Good, very good."
Mu Qing's face stiffened. Then, he took a step forward, his body like a phantom, instantly disappearing from his spot and arriving directly at the Cloud Sea Sect's gates. He stepped forward, entering the sect.
If Lin Feng wouldn't come out, he would force him out through slaughter.
But the moment Mu Qing stepped into the Cloud Sea Sect, the figures in front of him gradually became dim and blurry, seeming distorted and ethereal. The next moment, they disappeared from his sight.
"A formation!"
Mu Qing's eyes narrowed. The instant he stepped into the Cloud Sea Sect, everything seemed to become illusory and intangible. Now, he could no longer see the scene he had seen from outside. Only white mist surrounded him, causing him to lose all sense of direction.
With a tremor in his step, Mu Qing rushed forward at great speed, but after a moment, he found himself still trapped in the mist, unable to get out. The mist seemed infinitely long.
Mu Qing's face stiffened. What was called an illusion realm was not only an external illusion but also an internal one, affecting a person's senses, making them unable to perceive reality. Instead, their mind sank into the artistic conception they had arranged, struggling within.
Before Mu Qing's eyes now appeared a long corridor, seemingly endless, that he could never escape.
"A formation... an illusion formation."
The crowd outside the Cloud Sea Sect all froze. Before their eyes appeared a group of people, exactly the same ones who had been standing inside the Cloud Sea Sect earlier. Only now, they had swapped positions with Mu Qing. They could still see Mu Qing, but Mu Qing could no longer see them.
On that clear sect grounds, a wisp of mist rose, completely burying Mu Qing's body until he disappeared entirely from the crowd's sight.
"What a powerful formation. I didn't expect the Cloud Sea Sect to have set up an illusion formation to guard against enemies. I wonder who laid this formation."
Many people thought to themselves. The Cloud Sea Sect had replaced the Snow Moon Holy Academy and entered the Imperial City. It seemed they had made some preparations to prevent accidents. This formation could even trap a Mysterious Martial Realm Fifth Layer expert—impressive.
But Old Man Huo and the others from the Cloud Sea Sect did not look so relaxed. Mu Qing was trapped only because he knew nothing about formations. If it had been a Mysterious Martial Realm Fifth Layer expert who understood formations, they probably wouldn't have been trapped for long.
Moreover, it was said that Mu Qing had come to invite Lin Feng on someone else's behalf. If Lin Feng didn't return for a long time, would other experts come? If so, the Cloud Sea Sect would be in trouble.
"What's going on?"
Just as the crowd was pondering, a voice came from afar. The Cloud Sea Sect members' eyes narrowed. Turning around, they saw a man and a beast approaching from a distance.
The fierce beast Qiongqi flapped its wings, drawing closer and closer. When the Cloud Sea Sect crowd saw the figure on the beast, a smile appeared on their faces.
Lin Feng had returned.
As long as Lin Feng was back, all problems would be solved. By now, Lin Feng had become the faith of the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry and the faith of the Cloud Sea Sect.
From the Spirit Martial Realm to the Mysterious Martial Realm, and even to now, when he single-handedly destroyed five Mysterious Martial Realm Ninth Layer experts and killed low-level Mysterious Martial Realm cultivators as easily as taking something from his pocket, they had watched it all, witnessing Lin Feng's every step forward.
Sometimes, when they calmed down, they would sigh: Lin Feng was a prodigy. It seemed nothing could stop his progress. As long as Lin Feng didn't die, he would one day reach the pinnacle.
"Lin Feng!"
The others also froze. No wonder Lin Feng hadn't come out to fight despite Mu Qing's provocation. Lin Feng simply hadn't been in the Cloud Sea Sect at all, only returning now.
It seemed there would be another show to watch.
The fierce beast Qiongqi's wings whistled. Lin Feng stepped directly off Qiongqi's back, walking through the air to stand before the crowd. But his sharp, flashing eyes looked toward the illusion formation.
"Lin Feng, this man claims to be Mu Qing of the Heavenly Wind Kingdom. He came to invite you to a certain place and said he wanted to spar with you. When you weren't here, he started killing. Anyone who stepped out of the sect, he killed. Finally, he stepped into the sect himself to kill his way in, and that's when he got trapped by the illusion formation."
Old Man Huo explained to Lin Feng. Lin Feng stood motionless, a sharp, cold light flashing in his eyes.
Heavenly Wind Kingdom again!
PS: A makeup chapter!