Chapter 755: The Frustrated Venerable
The Flame Venerable's gaze swept over Lin Feng, sizing him up. A cultivation base at the Ninth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm at this age was already quite rare.
"So you don't think it was me who triggered the sun's fire?" the Snow Robe Venerable said with a smile, responding to the other's words. The Flame Venerable shot him a contemptuous glance. "You?"
"Then why are you talking nonsense?" the Snow Robe Venerable retorted without backing down, spitting out a crude remark that left Lin Feng stunned. At this moment, these two old men were far from the lofty venerables they appeared to be in the eyes of outsiders; they were clearly like two mischievous children. Yet only among peers might they reveal this true nature. Venerables were also human, just people with great power.
The Flame Venerable didn't take offense at the Snow Robe Venerable's words. His gaze fell back on Lin Feng, showing a hint of appreciation.
"The technique you cultivate is the Sun Technique, right?"
"Mm." Lin Feng nodded slightly, not denying it. Before a Venerable Martial Realm expert, denial would be meaningless.
"Release your Flame Will power fully and let me see it," the Flame Venerable said. Hearing this, the Snow Robe Venerable stepped back a few paces, giving Lin Feng some space.
Lin Feng nodded. With a thought, a loud bang echoed as terrifying flame power suddenly erupted, surging violently. The entire space seemed about to be incinerated into flames, and all the falling snowflakes melted away.
This wave of flame rushed directly toward the Flame Venerable's body, enveloping him. Yet he stood there calmly, bathing quietly in the flames. This level of flame power was far from enough to threaten him. It flickered gently around him, and even the wild flames became docile.
"At the Ninth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, cultivating the Great Sun Incinerating Heaven Scripture, with Triple Flame Will power. Although his talent is quite good, it's not exceptionally brilliant." The Flame Venerable carefully sensed this aura, then shook his head slightly, seemingly not entirely satisfied. What did this old snow ghost mean? Such a genius could be guided by someone at the Heavenly Martial Realm; it didn't seem to warrant the old ghost coming to find him personally.
"So, you're saying you don't welcome the person I've brought?" The Snow Robe Venerable revealed a hint of a teasing expression, making the Flame Venerable's eyes flicker, unsure what this guy meant.
"He's someone you brought. Since you're willing to hand him over to me for training, you must have given him some benefits. His cultivation base isn't very stable. Could it be that he just triggered the sun's power because he just broke through to the Ninth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, having been at the Eighth Layer, and only broke through after your guidance?"
The Flame Venerable couldn't help but ask again. The Eighth Layer and Ninth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm were one realm apart, but also vastly different. Comprehending Triple Flame Will at the Ninth Layer was a completely different concept from comprehending it at the Eighth Layer. If Lin Feng had only recently broken through, it meant his potential for improving his will was immense, and his Flame Will could take another step at any time, entering the Fourth Layer of Will. That kind of talent would be monstrous.
"Stop with the nonsense. I'm asking you: welcome or not?" the Snow Robe Venerable said forcefully, making the Flame Venerable feel frustrated. He frowned and said, "Old Snow Ghost, answer my question first."
"Lin Feng, it seems others don't think much of us. Since that's the case, let's go. I'll take you to find the Sword Madman." The Snow Robe Venerable waved his hand disdainfully, speaking arrogantly. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he drove the snow mass carrying Lin Feng away, covering a thousand meters in an instant.
"Find the Sword Madman?" The Flame Venerable was stunned. Then his gaze sharpened, and he stepped forward, chasing after the Snow Robe Venerable and Lin Feng. "Old Snow Ghost, explain yourself. What do you mean? Why go to the Sword Madman?"
The Flame Venerable blocked the Snow Robe Venerable and Lin Feng. The Sword Madman was a complete lunatic who recognized only the sword, not the person. The sword was his father, mother, and wife. The old snow ghost actually said he would take Lin Feng to find the Sword Madman, unless Lin Feng also understood the sword.
"If this place doesn't welcome us, there's always a place that will. Old ghost, get out of my way," the Snow Robe Venerable said impatiently.
"No." The Flame Venerable stood there motionless. "If I don't take him in, do you really expect the Sword Madman to?"
"Provocation?" The Snow Robe Venerable shot him a contemptuous glance, then looked at Lin Feng and smiled. "Lin Feng, let this old ghost see something impressive, so he can go back and regret it. This Heavenly Lake Snow Mountain is vast. Venerables aren't limited to just him. Can't I find someone else?"
"Ah!"
Lin Feng was stunned. What he was seeing now was probably the true side of these venerable seniors. They could bicker, argue, and had flesh and blood, just like anyone else.
Before, in his mind, Venerable Martial experts were like celestial beings, omnipotent, as dazzling as stars in the sky, lofty and unattainable. But now, having truly come into contact with Venerable Martial experts, that sense of looking up at the stars had faded, though his reverence remained.
Shaking his head with a wry smile, Lin Feng stepped forward. Suddenly, his entire being transformed into an incredibly sharp sword. The heavens and earth roared, and a terrifying Sword Dao Will erupted, so fierce and dreadful.
The Flame Venerable's body stiffened. He had involuntarily wanted to step back. The suddenly erupting terrifying Sword Dao Will was so sharp.
"Sword Dao Will, Fifth Layer!" The Flame Venerable's face showed a solemn expression. Fifth Layer Sword Dao Will, and it was very mature, likely comprehended long ago. Combined with the instability of Lin Feng's Ninth Layer Profound Martial Realm cultivation, it was clear that Lin Feng had already comprehended this terrifying Sword Dao Will when he was at the Eighth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm.
Comprehending Fifth Layer Sword Dao Will and Third Layer Flame Will at the Eighth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm was far more shocking than merely having Third Layer Flame Will at the Ninth Layer.
"Your guess is correct. Before he saw me, he was only at the Eighth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, and then he broke through to the Ninth Layer." The Snow Robe Venerable spoke again, then said to Lin Feng, "Continue and let him feel it."
Lin Feng understood the Snow Robe Venerable's intention. With a thought, the Sword Will disappeared. A gust of wind howled past, and his body turned into a phantom, dancing like the wind, as if he had merged with it.
In an instant, Lin Feng returned to his original spot. The wind vanished, but the Flame Venerable's gaze stiffened again. Wind Will, Second Layer.
Lin Feng possessed three types of Will power, with Sword Will being the strongest at the Fifth Layer.
"Lin Feng, the first thing he came into contact with should have been the sword, practicing swordsmanship. Therefore, his attainment in the sword dao is the strongest. The Sun Technique must have been obtained later through opportunity, leading to his comprehension of Flame Will, and finally, Wind Will." The Snow Robe Venerable said calmly, then stepped forward. "Alright, old ghost. Since you don't welcome us, the Sword Madman will surely welcome us. Move aside."
"Wait, wait..." The Flame Venerable grew anxious and blocked the two, refusing to let them leave. A fawning smile appeared on his face. "Misunderstanding, Old Snow Ghost, this is all a misunderstanding. Who said I don't welcome you? Come, I'll invite you back right now."
"No need." The Snow Robe Venerable waved his hand. "Your threshold is too high. Lin Feng and I would be better off finding the Sword Madman. At least we won't be shut out and treated poorly."
The Flame Venerable cursed the Snow Robe Venerable countless times in his heart. This damned old bastard was deliberately toying with him.
"Isn't this all a misunderstanding?" Despite cursing the Snow Robe Venerable in his heart, his face still wore a smile. His gaze fell on Lin Feng. "Lin Feng, right? Come. Since you can comprehend Fifth Layer Will in the sword dao and also possess the Great Sun Incinerating Heaven Scripture, your Flame Will can also step into the Fifth Layer. I happen to have some insights into flames and can guide you a bit."
"Stop. Lin Feng, someone just now didn't seem to think much of you. Now he wants you to go back just like that? Wouldn't that be too humiliating? Don't worry. Without him, I'll find another venerable to guide your cultivation." The Snow Robe Venerable deliberately interrupted.
"Lin Feng, I have a set of Heaven-grade martial technique here, Spark Igniting the Prairie. A single spark can transform into a prairie blaze, burning everything. It's quite suitable for you to practice," the Flame Venerable tempted.
"A set of low-grade Heaven-tier technique. Who are you trying to fool?" the Snow Robe Venerable said disdainfully, making the Flame Venerable's heart twitch painfully. This damned old bastard was taking advantage of the situation to extort him!
PS: Urgently need flower support, begging with tears!