Chapter 921: Causing Trouble
"As expected of Martial Emperor's Disciples, they can easily fight above their level without using their full strength. Impressive." The Carefree Sect Leader praised, and the crowd deeply agreed. These Martial Emperor's Disciples hadn't even used all their power yet, but they were already this strong. They wondered what level of expert could force them to go all out, and what kind of power could defeat them.
If the Fifth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm couldn't do it, then what about the Sixth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm?
"This is a rare opportunity. Does anyone else among you wish to spar with these Martial Emperor's Disciples?" The Carefree Sect Leader asked the crowd with a smile. But this time, the crowd fell silent. Such sparring was utterly meaningless; the gap was too great. Even those at the Fifth Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm couldn't force their opponents to use their full combat power. If a Sixth Layer Heavenly Martial Realm expert stepped up and lost, it would be too embarrassing. Losing despite a three-realm advantage, regardless of whether the opponent was a genius, would only make them look like complete wastes.
"No one is willing?" The Carefree Sect Leader smiled, looking at the crowd and said, "This time, the Qian Domain is hosting the Ten Thousand Sects Assembly to jointly attack the Heavenly Lake. We need some leaders. Although you all hold considerable prestige in the Qian Domain, it may be difficult to command universal obedience. After all, the Qian Domain is so vast, with countless powerful forces. We don't covet this fame and honor, and are willing to yield the leadership positions. These Martial Emperor's Disciples are true geniuses, and their noble status can command respect. As the leader of the Carefree Sect, I recommend these young geniuses, these Martial Emperor's Disciples, as the leaders of the Ten Thousand Sects Assembly. What does everyone think?"
"Hmm?" The crowd was quite surprised. They had thought the Carefree Sect Leader would use the Martial Emperor's Disciples as a springboard to recommend himself as the leader. Instead, he was recommending these Martial Emperor's Disciples as leaders.
"I agree with the Carefree Sect Leader's opinion." The Dragon Lord of the East Sea Dragon Palace said.
"I also approve. The status of a Martial Emperor's Disciple is extremely noble. Their willingness to help us attack the Heavenly Lake is a blessing for the Qian Domain." Duanmu Prince of the Jade Heaven Royal Clan agreed.
"Agreed." The Emotion-Severing Palace Master of the Divine Palace said indifferently. The three of them were the first to support the Carefree Sect Leader's decision.
"While we don't deny the talent of the Martial Emperor's Disciples, compared to the various sect masters, isn't their cultivation level a bit too weak?" The crowd murmured, and someone directly questioned.
"The talent and status of the Martial Emperor's Disciples are right here. As for us, we can serve as deputies, assisting these young geniuses. Wouldn't that be better for commanding the ten thousand sects?" The Carefree Sect Leader responded, causing the crowd's eyes to freeze. So that was it. This way, they would still be in control of this massive army.
"Good tactics." Lin Feng snorted coldly. These people weren't showing themselves, pushing the Martial Emperor's Disciples to the forefront. This way, whatever decisions the Martial Emperor's Disciples made, they would execute them, making it all proper and legitimate. There was clearly an inside story between them and these Martial Emperor's Disciples; they had already discussed it.
"Indeed, good tactics." A voice came, causing Lin Feng's gaze to freeze. He turned around and saw the old man behind him. A smile appeared on his face.
"Teacher."
"Xiao Feng, how about the two of us go and cause some trouble?" The old man squinted his eyes, looking at the high platform.
Lin Feng's eyes flickered, then he transmitted his voice: "Teacher, was that you just now?"
The old man smiled and nodded. It was indeed him speaking just now, humiliating those people for using such despicable means to unite the Qian Domain's forces against the Heavenly Lake, yet speaking so grandiosely as if the Heavenly Lake were utterly unforgivable.
"Alright, teacher, let's go have some fun." Lin Feng transmitted his voice again, then looked at the high platform and said loudly, "Carefree Sect Leader, why do I feel like you're putting on an act?"
As soon as Lin Feng's words fell, everyone's gazes froze, all searching in Lin Feng's direction. When they saw that the speaker was a sickly-looking man with a sallow complexion, they revealed disdainful expressions. Was this guy tired of living? How dare he speak like that in public? Everyone knew that some things, even if you knew them, had to be kept buried in your heart and not spoken aloud.
The Carefree Sect Leader was not someone just anyone could offend.
"Speak clearly." The Carefree Sect Leader stared at Lin Feng, his eyes sharp and filled with a chill, as if trying to pierce through Lin Feng.
"Carefree Sect Leader, if you want to be the leader and command this Ten Thousand Sects Assembly, you could just say so directly. Why bring up these Martial God's Disciples? They're just people with slightly better talent." Lin Feng said indifferently, causing the crowd's gaze to stiffen again. Just slightly better talent?
"Are you questioning these geniuses?" The Carefree Sect Leader's gaze turned cold as he said icily.
"The identity of a Martial Emperor's Disciple is inherently vague and unverifiable. What is there to question? Even if they truly are Martial Emperor's Disciples, what does that have to do with the Qian Domain's affairs? The real truth is clear to everyone. They fought a few battles because of their superior talent, and now they're being appointed as leaders. How can this command obedience?"
Lin Feng continued from within the crowd: "If that's the case, I could also fight above my level a few times and claim to be a Martial Emperor's Disciple. Would I then become a leader too?"
The Carefree Sect Leader stared at Lin Feng. He hadn't expected someone to dare question and disrupt things. What audacity.
"Come up onto the high platform." The Carefree Sect Leader said to Lin Feng.
"Alright. Today is the Ten Thousand Sects Assembly. I believe the Carefree Sect Leader and all the sect masters can make everyone submit." Lin Feng slowly stepped forward and walked onto the high platform.
Tianlin Gongzi stared coldly at Lin Feng, a chill emanating from him as he said coldly, "It's you again."
"It's me." Lin Feng smiled at Tianlin Gongzi, then looked at the Carefree Sect Leader and said indifferently, "Sect Leader, they just fought one battle, proving their superior talent, and were appointed leaders. So, if I fight a few battles and prove my talent, can I also be appointed a leader?"
"First, let me see if you even have the right to speak here." The Carefree Sect Leader sneered. "Your cultivation is at the First Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm. I won't bully you. I'll have someone at the Third Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm fight you. If you die, it's because you're incompetent."
With that, the Carefree Sect Leader glanced at the crowd, and immediately someone stepped forward onto the high platform, staring at Lin Feng with a cold murderous intent. He naturally understood the Sect Leader's meaning. This man's cultivation was exactly at the Third Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm.
"Since you claim you can fight above your level like the young geniuses, I'll test you. If you can't do it, then you're deliberately disrupting the Ten Thousand Sects Assembly, and I will personally kill you." The man who stepped up said coldly, his murderous intent growing stronger. The Carefree Sect Leader wouldn't personally act against Lin Feng, but since Lin Feng boasted he could fight above his level, killing him would be perfectly justified.
"Boom!" The man stepped forward, executing the Carefree Step Art. He was as fast as lightning, incredibly carefree and unrestrained. It was indeed the Carefree Step Art.
Lin Feng stared at his opponent, releasing his divine sense. With a thought, everything around him seemed to become clear. He could see every subtle movement of his opponent. Although the man was extremely fast, in Lin Feng's mind, it seemed to slow down considerably.
"Die!" The man instantly arrived beside Lin Feng. Seeing that Lin Feng wasn't releasing his aura and remained unmoved, he closed in and punched out. The fierce wind of his fist overflowed, blowing against Lin Feng's body.
"Boom!"
The man's palm struck out with terrifying gale force, but it was caught by an incredibly powerful hand. A terrifying aura burst forth wildly, as if trying to tear that hand apart. However, the hand remained completely still.
Trying to match Lin Feng in physical strength, who had cultivated the Nine Revolutions Buddha-Demon Art and consumed the Demon Bodhi fruit, was suicide.
"Boom!" A terrifying fist directly struck the man's throat, as if countless sharp swords were whistling past, tearing everything apart. The man's body flew backward, flailing helplessly in the air.
"It was supposed to be a spar, but you wanted my life. Naturally, I won't be polite either." Lin Feng said indifferently. Then, a dull thud rang out as the man's body hit the ground, dead. The crowd's pupils contracted.
A First Layer Heavenly Martial Realm cultivator killed a Third Layer Heavenly Martial Realm cultivator in one strike!
Lin Feng had proven his words with action. He, too, could fight above his level!
Lin Feng turned his gaze to the Carefree Sect Leader, whose expression was somewhat unpleasant, and asked in return, "Sect Leader, they can do what I can do. Since they can be leaders, can I be one too?"
PS: Fourth chapter delivered, making up for yesterday's debt. Asking for a few flowers!