Chapter 845: The Will of the Heavenly Pool
Seeing the three venerables stand up for him together, Lin Feng felt a warmth flowing through his heart.
It had probably been a long time since the three venerables of Tian Xuan Peak had fought side by side. These three venerables had once taught him together, and now, because of him, they attacked in anger together, injuring even the venerable of Tian Shu Peak, and even intending to keep everyone from Tian Shu Peak here.
"Crazy Sword, Old Man Huo, you've been silent for so many years, but it turns out your tempers are still this fierce." At this moment, a voice came from the void, and then the crowd saw several phantom figures flash over, appearing in front of them in an instant. There were four figures in total, each with powerful auras, especially the green-robed middle-aged man in the center and the two old men on his left and right, whose auras were as vast as an abyss, unfathomable, all powerful existences of the Venerable Martial Realm.
The leading green-robed middle-aged man was none other than the leader of Tian Shu Peak, Tian Shu Zi. A step behind him stood a young man, whose aura, though not as vast and deep as the other three, was still majestic and grand, with a robust inner breath, clearly extremely extraordinary.
"Greetings, three venerables." The crowd from Tian Shu Peak slightly bowed to these arriving figures, very polite. These four were the absolute core figures of their Tian Shu Peak: the leader Tian Shu Zi and his personal disciple Zi Yun Qing, a figure who might very well become the next generation leader of Tian Shu Peak, Tian Shu Zi. He was exceptionally talented, having already entered the Heavenly Martial Realm for over a year at a young age, and his cultivation was now approaching the Third Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm. It was said he was already at the peak of the Second Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm and could fight against Third Layer Heavenly Martial Realm experts.
"Brother Huo, after all these years, you're still this irritable. Although my Tian Shu Peak was somewhat at fault, it was for the sake of the Heavenly Pool, with no disloyal intentions. Three junior brothers of Tian Shu Peak, why such great anger, harming our harmony?" Tian Shu Zi's voice was calm and indifferent, as if talking about a trivial matter, very relaxed.
"For the sake of the Heavenly Pool, you sent Tian Shu Peak disciples to blockade the main hall of our Tian Xuan Peak? For the sake of the Heavenly Pool, you harbored ulterior motives to capture my Tian Xuan Peak's outstanding disciple Lin Feng and take him to your Tian Shu Peak as a 'guest'?"
Flame Venerable sneered, his voice rolling like thunder, piercing into the other's eardrums.
This Tian Shu Zi spoke so lightly and high-soundingly, wanting to take Lin Feng to his Tian Shu Peak to interrogate him about the secrets on his body, yet now he claimed it was for the sake of the Heavenly Pool. It could practically be called shameless.
"There must be some unnecessary misunderstandings here. Once they are explained, there will be no problem. Tian Shu Peak and Tian Xuan Peak are both part of the Heavenly Pool lineage, so we should work together. You have already punished my Tian Shu Peak people, but I have not yet punished Lin Feng. I will still take him to Tian Shu Peak for a session. If you cannot rest assured, you may accompany me there."
Tian Shu Zi continued speaking slowly, with a hint of talking to himself. Yet even in his self-talk, he still exuded confidence, determined to take Lin Feng away no matter what.
"I still want you to give me an explanation. It seems you're treating my words like fart. If you want to take someone from my Tian Xuan Peak, then make your move." Crazy Sword coldly uttered a sound, and the terrifying Sword Domain reappeared. In the void, it seemed as if there were endless sharp swords everywhere. "No need to fight. I did not come here to create enmity between the Tian Xuan Peak lineage and the Tian Shu Peak lineage, nor did I come for battle. I said, everything I do is for the strength of the Heavenly Pool. This time, I deliberately went to Tian Ji Peak to invite my senior brother."
Tian Shu Zi said lightly, and immediately many people began to murmur. This Tian Shu Zi had actually invited the leader of Tian Ji Peak. As the leading lineage among the seven main peaks, Tian Ji Peak held the greatest say in the Heavenly Pool and was its leader.
Hearing his words, the three venerables of Tian Xuan Peak also paused in their thoughts. What was Tian Shu Zi's intention?
Suddenly, above the void, a starlight shone down, brilliant and dazzling.
That cluster of starlight continuously transformed, interweaving and flickering, gradually revealing a blurry figure. It was an old man with kind brows and eyes. Yet the moment he appeared, it was as if he stirred the stars in the sky, interweaving dreamlike colors. Every move he made seemed to draw upon the power of the stars.
"Soul Leaving the Body!"
The crowd's eyes focused as they saw this figure. This was not the true body, only a soul form. Perhaps the true body was millions of miles away in a distant land.
"Greetings, senior brother!"
Several venerables slightly bowed to the appearing old man, and immediately the crowd's eyes narrowed, instantly understanding the identity of this illusory figure: the peak master of Tian Ji Peak, also the current leader of the entire Heavenly Pool.
The Heavenly Pool leader nodded slightly to them and said, "I have roughly understood the matter. Tian Shu Zi, state your purpose."
"Senior brother, everyone here is from the Heavenly Pool, so I will speak plainly. During this secret realm expedition, the Emperor's palace appeared. It is said that before everyone came out of the Emperor's palace, Lin Feng, a disciple of Tian Xuan Peak, refined the Jade Emperor's heart. Later, various forces besieged our Heavenly Pool. Lin Feng let everyone leave while he stayed alone, facing countless experts unscathed, while all the experts from the various forces mysteriously disappeared. I deduce that Lin Feng must have obtained the Emperor's treasure."
Tian Shu Zi said slowly, finally no longer hiding anything, speaking his purpose directly. He had come for the Emperor's treasure on Lin Feng's body.
Sword Venerable snorted coldly, his gaze indifferent. Tian Shu Zi had finally stated his purpose.
"Senior brother, since I can deduce this, other forces can certainly guess something as well. They just don't know exactly what Lin Feng obtained. Moreover, according to rumors, Lin Feng once pursued Duan Wuya all the way into the East Sea Dragon Palace, which is likely related to this. And an ant at the Mysterious Martial Realm, carrying a peerless heavy treasure, and possibly known to others—this is absolutely fatal."
Tian Shu Zi continued, causing the faces of the three venerables of Tian Xuan Peak to grow colder and colder. They could almost predict what Tian Shu Zi would say next: undoubtedly, he would demand that Lin Feng hand over the treasure.
"Lin Feng cannot protect the Emperor's treasure, and it will only cost him his life." Sure enough, Tian Shu Zi's voice suddenly grew louder, and he declared, "Therefore, Lin Feng's only choice is to hand over the treasure to the Heavenly Pool."
"This is not the consistent style of our Heavenly Pool." Flame Venerable said coldly, his face darkening. With Lin Feng's proud and stubborn personality, if the Heavenly Pool forcibly took his treasure, he might very well betray the Heavenly Pool.
"It is indeed not the style of our Heavenly Pool, but we must also consider the gravity of the matter. An Emperor's treasure will undoubtedly attract the covetousness of countless people. From now on, Lin Feng will face assassination attempts by countless experts. To protect him, our Heavenly Pool will need to expend a great deal of manpower, and many may even sacrifice their lives."
"Furthermore, Lin Feng is only at the Mysterious Martial Realm. Even if he obtains the Emperor's treasure, he cannot unleash its strongest effects; it would be a waste of a divine object. But if this treasure falls into the hands of our Heavenly Pool's experts, it could elevate the Heavenly Pool's strength to another level, making it a hegemon-level existence in the Qian Domain. Therefore, whether for Lin Feng personally or for the Heavenly Pool, Lin Feng must compromise. We will not treat him unfairly."
Tian Shu Zi's voice was high-pitched, with a hint of excitement in his tone. An Emperor's heavy treasure, in the hands of a Heavenly Pool venerable, could perhaps unleash terrifying effects.
"Then what do you call sending people to my Tian Xuan Peak to capture Lin Feng?" Snow Venerable said coldly. At this moment, many around them were wavering. Clearly, they were gradually agreeing with Tian Shu Zi's words. Lin Feng, after all, was only a Mysterious Martial Realm cultivator, and not even from their lineage. If he handed over the heavy treasure, it would be more beneficial to the Heavenly Pool.
"Whatever I did, I did for the sake of the Heavenly Pool. Now, I have invited senior brother here, hoping he will let the seven peaks choose for themselves what to do. If four of the seven peaks disagree with my words, then consider everything I said as fart. Conversely, if four peaks agree with my opinion, it will represent the will of the entire Heavenly Pool. I trust that the three junior brothers of Tian Xuan Peak will not go against the will of the Heavenly Pool."
Tian Shu Zi said slowly, causing Lin Feng's face to darken. He had just observed the expressions of the crowd. After hearing Tian Shu Zi's words, they were tempted. Letting the seven peaks decide his fate would be extremely unfavorable to him!
PS: Finished writing standing up again. What a tragedy!