Chapter 553: Lin Feng, Come Out
The sword howled through the void, and Jian Chen arrived in an instant, landing atop the rooftop.
"What a coincidence, everyone." Jian Chen laughed heartily, his voice carrying a bold spirit as his gaze swept over the crowd. These people were all geniuses of the Dragon Mountain Empire, ranked at the top. After hearing that Lin Feng had defeated Yuan Tong at the Huo residence, Jian Chen had already guessed that these people would not remain idle, especially during this sensitive period just before the Snow Domain Grand Competition was about to begin.
More importantly, the one who defeated Yuan Tong was a genius from the subsidiary kingdom Snow Moon Kingdom, who had come to the Dragon Mountain Empire to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition.
Under these circumstances, these self-proclaimed geniuses of the Dragon Mountain Empire would naturally find it hard to stay still.
"Jian Chen, you've come at the right time. You traveled to the subsidiary kingdom Snow Moon with Senior Ruo Lanshan, so you naturally know the details of those Snow Moon Kingdom geniuses. Where does this Lin Feng, who defeated Yuan Tong, rank among the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd?"
Someone asked Jian Chen directly. They were naturally very interested in those geniuses who had come from Snow Moon Kingdom to the Dragon Mountain Empire, wanting to know their strength. Of course, they were even more eager to know how they compared to themselves.
"The most outstanding eight geniuses of Snow Moon Kingdom are called the Eight Young Masters. Lin Feng is not among the Eight Young Masters; he is a rising star. However, he has killed several figures among the Eight Young Masters. Additionally, in our other subsidiary kingdom, Tian Feng Kingdom, their most outstanding geniuses are called the Seven Envoys of Heavenly Wind. But aside from the First Envoy, the other six envoys who stepped into Snow Moon were all humiliated or killed by Lin Feng. Even a prince of Tian Feng Kingdom, Feng Chen, died at Lin Feng's hands. But if you ask me where Lin Feng specifically ranks among the Snow Moon Kingdom geniuses, I don't know either."
Jian Chen said with a smile, causing the crowd's brows to furrow slightly. From what Jian Chen said, this Lin Feng seemed quite formidable. As a rising star, he had risen in Snow Moon and had now come to Heavenly Dragon City, the imperial capital of the Dragon Mountain Empire, making a name for himself in a single battle, making them all aware of his name.
"What is Lin Feng's specific cultivation realm?" Cui Wuming of the Dark Left Hand asked, making the crowd's hearts tremble. This was also what they cared about—what was Lin Feng's specific cultivation realm?
"When I parted ways with him, his cultivation was still at the Third Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm. But from what I've heard of his battle with Yuan Tong, it seems he should have broken through to the Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm."
Jian Chen carefully watched the eyes of the crowd. Sure enough, as his words fell, their eyes all trembled, sharp light flickering.
Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm? How was that possible? Lin Feng, with the Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, had defeated Yuan Tong, who was at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm?
Yuan Tong, as a genius of the Dragon Mountain Empire, was already stronger than an ordinary Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm cultivator. Paired with his Yin-Yang Eye Martial Soul and Yin-Yang cultivation technique, he was very formidable. How could Lin Feng possibly challenge someone two levels above him?
"That doesn't seem very likely, does it?" someone said doubtfully.
"For that, you can just ask Yuan Tong." Jian Chen said with a smile.
Hearing Jian Chen's words, the man turned his gaze to the Yuan residence and shouted loudly, "Yuan Tong, an old friend has come to see you. Why not come out and talk?"
The rolling voice spread to every corner of the Yuan residence. The members of the Yuan family were all silent, as if they also knew that this group was not to be trifled with.
The space was silent for a moment. Finally, a figure stepped through the void, his gaze cold. This person was Yuan Tong.
Defeated by Lin Feng, now everyone knew about it, and the whole city was buzzing. These people had even come to his Yuan residence to see his humiliation. How could his expression be pleasant?
"Are you all here to see me make a fool of myself?"
Yuan Tong swept his cold gaze over the crowd, his aura slightly unsettled. Lin Feng's punch to his chest was no light matter; he had been awakened from healing just now.
"Yuan Tong, don't misunderstand. We just wanted to ask, what cultivation realm is this Lin Feng who defeated you?"
The man who had spoken earlier spoke again. Although he said not to misunderstand, he emphasized the word "defeated" heavily, clearly mocking Yuan Tong. He was very disdainful in his heart—a top ten young talent of Heavenly Dragon City, actually defeated by someone from Snow Moon Kingdom. What a hollow reputation.
"Qin Chuan, if you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need for such insinuations." Yuan Tong stared coldly at the man. "As for the cultivation realm of Lin Feng you asked about, it's the Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm. If you think you're so formidable, you can go find him and have a contest, to prove that you're stronger than me, Yuan Tong."
"Fourth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, huh!" A cold smile curled at the corner of Qin Chuan's mouth. "I will. If I, Qin Chuan, can't even defeat someone two realms below me, what face do I have to call myself a genius of the Dragon Mountain Empire and participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition?"
"I won't see you out."
Yuan Tong said coldly, directly giving the order to leave.
Hearing Yuan Tong's cold words, a sneer appeared on Qin Chuan's face.
"Yuan Tong, just wait."
With that, Qin Chuan stepped through the void and shot off into the distance.
"Let's go and see these geniuses from Snow Moon Kingdom too."
Cui Wuming uttered a sound, stepped forward, and the rooftop beneath him instantly shattered and collapsed. His body whistled away. The others glanced at Yuan Tong and also turned into beams of light, leaving one by one.
"Rumble!"
The collapsed building emitted sounds. Yuan Tong clenched his fists tightly, staring at the departing figures, feeling extremely stifled. He naturally understood the humiliation of that step and could read the disdain in their eyes.
But what could anger do? He was the one who had been defeated by Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, on the stage of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, I will definitely defeat you. It's best I don't run into you."
Yuan Tong clenched his fists fiercely, the sound of cracking bones echoing as veins bulged.
...
At the inn where the Snow Moon Kingdom people were staying, a group of figures soared through the air, their steps landing directly on the top of the tallest hall in the inn.
This group was naturally those young talents of the Dragon Mountain Empire, each with sharp expressions, seemingly coming with ill intent.
"I've heard that the geniuses of Snow Moon Kingdom have come to our Dragon Mountain Empire. I hope you'll come out and meet us."
One of them shouted loudly, the sound waves rolling, enveloping the entire inn.
In just a moment, figures flickered, landing on the tops of various buildings, looking at the group standing on the highest point of the inn.
These people were all spirited, with bright eyes and sharp auras, clearly extraordinary in strength.
"Who are you people?"
Wu Qing of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, his face cold as a beast, stared darkly at the group of young figures who had descended, asking coldly.
"Who is Lin Feng?"
Ignoring Wu Qing, Qin Chuan swept his gaze over the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd, his eyes carrying a sharp aura.
"Lin Feng?"
The Snow Moon Kingdom crowd exchanged glances, their gazes stagnant. What did these people want with Lin Feng?
Lin Feng, like them, had just arrived in Heavenly Dragon City of the Dragon Mountain Empire not long ago. How could so many people come looking for him?
No one answered. Qin Chuan's gaze shifted to Jian Chen, who casually smiled and said, "None of them are Lin Feng."
"None of them?"
Qin Chuan's gaze froze. His sharp eyes swept over the inn again, and he shouted coldly, "Is Lin Feng here?"
"Is Lin Feng here? Is Lin Feng here..."
The terrifying sound rolled, covering every corner of the inn, stirring up echoes.
The space was silent for a moment, unusually quiet.
At that moment, in a certain place, a figure, dressed in a white robe, slowly rose into the air. This figure was exceptionally young, younger than everyone present. His handsome, clean face carried a hint of coldness, and his gaze swept toward the figures on high.
Finally, his body landed on the top of a building.
"What is it?"
Lin Feng stared at Qin Chuan, his gaze carrying a cold aura. He had just been cultivating when Qin Chuan interrupted him, naturally displeasing him.
Moreover, Qin Chuan's angry shout carried a strong tremor; no matter what you were doing, it would wake you, which was already a very rude act.
"Are you Lin Feng?"
Qin Chuan looked at Lin Feng and asked coldly.
"Yes."
Lin Feng nodded in response.
Hearing Lin Feng's affirmative answer, Qin Chuan's mind stirred. He used his Heavenly Eye technique to probe Lin Feng, causing Lin Feng's brow to furrow even more. Similarly, Lin Feng used his Heavenly Eye technique to probe Qin Chuan in return. This man's cultivation was similar to Yuan Tong's—the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm!
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