Chapter 591: Gathering Together
Eight people, four great empires, including their vassal states, had produced only these eight top-tier geniuses, with each imperial power sending two representatives.
"It seems that competing for a spot in the top eight is far too difficult," the other young geniuses thought to themselves. The four great empires truly gathered a wealth of talent. There were seven others on par with Jun Moxi, meaning the top eight positions were essentially already claimed. For them to compete, they would basically be vying for ninth place or even lower.
Of course, some remained undaunted, firmly believing they still had a chance. Although these individuals were strong, it wasn't as if there was no opportunity to defeat them. After all, they hadn't even seen the others yet, and no one knew exactly how powerful their cultivation and combat abilities were. Relying on hearsay alone didn't prove anything.
"Let's go down first."
A person from the Yulan Empire said indifferently, then guided their beast downward. The rest of the Yulan Empire crowd also descended to the ground.
Ruo Lanshan glanced at the crowd behind him, his steps trembling slightly as his body descended. "Let's go down too."
The Dragon Mountain Empire crowd also descended, landing on the spacious plaza.
Around the vast plaza, many people were already present. Seeing these newcomers descend, cheers erupted from the crowd.
"Tianming."
A voice rolled in, causing Yue Tianming's gaze to sharpen. Looking in that direction, Lin Feng saw Yue Qingshan nodding slightly at him. For the once-a-decade Snow Domain Grand Competition, Yue Qingshan, the head of the Yue Clan, had personally come to this Mysterious City to cheer him on.
"Wu Qing, I'm here."
A shout rang out almost simultaneously. Wu Qing's gaze also swept over the crowd, and he saw a group of figures from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, personally led by their sect master, Teng Wuyao.
Wu Qing becoming a participant in the Snow Domain Grand Competition was an honor for them. They were willing to travel a thousand miles to attend, just for Wu Qing's brief brilliance on the battle stage.
Of course, if Wu Qing could achieve a good ranking, they would be even happier.
"Yu Qin, Yu Jian."
Yu Liushui, the head of the Yu Clan, also arrived with some Yu Clan members. Having two of their clan participating in the Snow Domain Grand Competition was a great pride—how could they not come to the Snow Domain Mysterious City?
"A lot of people have come."
Those voices all fell upon Lin Feng's ears. He observed that the people from the Snow Moon Kingdom were very proactive. They had actually made it here from the Snow Moon Kingdom, which must have taken considerable effort.
Aside from the Snow Moon Kingdom people, some forces from the Dragon Mountain Empire had also sent representatives, cheering from below the stage. They had set out many days in advance to arrive at the Mysterious City before these participants.
"Alright, those who wish to move about freely may do so. This is the main battle stage of the Snow Domain Grand Competition. Don't wander too far. Once the Black Feather Empire and the Cang Tian Empire arrive, the Snow Domain Grand Competition will begin."
Ruo Lanshan glanced at the crowd and reminded them, "Since you've all arrived at the Mysterious City, be careful in everything and watch your safety. Here, aside from yourselves, no one can protect you."
"Understood."
"Got it."
The crowd nodded one after another, then figures flickered as they moved toward their familiar groups.
Yue Tianming came to Yue Qingshan's side. Yue Qingshan looked puzzled and asked, "Tianming, why haven't I seen him?"
Yue Tianming naturally knew who Yue Qingshan was referring to—Lin Feng, Yue Qingshan's grandson. However, their relationship had already soured.
Yue Qingshan hoped that Yue Tianming would defeat Lin Feng in a truly solemn setting, to prove his judgment, to prove he was right, and to prove it to his woman, Yue Menghe.
"Grandfather, he's missing."
Yue Tianming replied indifferently, causing Yue Qingshan's pupils to contract.
"Missing?"
Yue Qingshan exclaimed in surprise. Lin Feng was missing?
"Yes, perhaps he offended too many people. In Heavenly Dragon City, he vanished inexplicably. After that night, he never reappeared."
Yue Tianming spoke slowly. "Based on my guess, it's likely that he's in grave danger."
"Grave danger?"
Yue Qingshan's face stiffened. Suddenly, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart, a sense of emptiness.
Lin Feng was missing, dead?
If Yue Menghe learned of this news, how heartbroken would she be?
A feeling of loss lingered in Yue Qingshan's heart, impossible to erase.
"Haha, well done, well done!"
Just as Yue Qingshan was feeling lost, a wild laugh rang out not far from him. It was the loud laughter of Teng Wuyao, the sect master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Learning that Lin Feng had gone missing, he was ecstatic.
Lin Feng had killed so many of his Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members, nearly wiping out their elite forces. Now that Lin Feng was missing, it served him right.
"This is the end of arrogance."
Yu Liushui, the head of the Yu Clan, wore a cold, smug smile. From Yu Qin and Yu Jian, he had learned that Lin Feng's disappearance was orchestrated by them—a carefully planned assassination that had succeeded. Now that that tumor had been eliminated, Yu Liushui was very pleased.
If that bastard Lin Feng were still alive, he would be a huge threat to the Yu Clan, very dangerous. His death was just right.
Little did they know that the person they had gone to such lengths to kill, and believed to be dead, was at that very moment holding a girl's hand, a faint smile on his sallow face, standing right in their midst, looking around.
Lin Feng saw the reactions of the Yu Clan and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. They wanted him dead so badly, and they all thought he was already dead.
Unfortunately, they would be disappointed. He, Lin Feng, was still alive and well, without any problems. Lin Feng believed he would give these people one big surprise after another.
"It seems the people from the Imperial City haven't shown up yet."
Lin Feng's smiling gaze swept over the surrounding crowd. It seemed the presence of the Snow Moon Imperial City was still missing.
Duan Wudao had yet to appear, and Duan Wuya as well. Lin Feng had never believed that Duan Wuya would ignore the Snow Domain Grand Competition.