Chapter 950: Responsibility
As the arcs traced by Hou Qinglin and Yu Xiao gradually faded, the boiling excitement of the crowd slowly cooled down. Yet, many were already clenching their teeth, their eyes revealing determined gazes. With such an opportunity this time, they absolutely had to venture into the Eight Wastelands Realm to make a name for themselves. Even if they weren't qualified to become disciples of the Martial Emperor, they still wanted to witness this grand ceremony with their own eyes, to see how the geniuses of this continent displayed their heroic spirit.
"Kill!" A low, guttural roar pulled the crowd's restless hearts back. This voice was extremely cold and sinister, coming from the mouth of the Carefree Sect Leader.
The Eight Wastelands Realm, the Martial Emperor recruiting disciples—this was an opportunity, a heaven-sent chance for many. Yet he, at this moment, had lost an arm, and it couldn't be reattached using the power of blood. In comparison, it made his heart ache even more, giving birth to a maddening desire to destroy everything.
Heavenly Lake must pay the price. He wanted to slaughter the people of the Heavenly Lake Empire and see if those from Heavenly Lake would come out.
"Listen, people of Heavenly Lake. From now on, I will begin a massacre of your Heavenly Lake Empire's citizens. For every day you cower in there, I will slaughter for a day, until the Heavenly Lake Empire is dyed red with blood. If you want to see the Heavenly Lake Empire suffer devastation, then stay hidden forever."
The Carefree Sect Leader said coldly, his icy voice penetrating the seven main peaks of Heavenly Lake. No one doubted the madness of the Carefree Sect Leader at this moment; he would absolutely do it.
The gazes of the crowd on Heavenly Lake's Snow Peak were extremely ugly. They exchanged glances, and then many eyes fell on the Old Man Tianji of Tianji Peak.
"You all guard this Snow Peak. I will go out," Old Man Tianji said coldly.
"No!" Someone on Tianji Peak immediately shouted, "Senior Brother, these people are watching eagerly. The leaders of the six major sects are all here. If you go out, they will definitely join forces and use any means to deal with you."
"That's right. If we go out, we should go together."
"We absolutely cannot go out together," Old Man Tianji shook his head and said, "Since the establishment of Heavenly Lake, the belief we have upheld is the empire. As the leader of Heavenly Lake, I naturally cannot watch the people of the empire be slaughtered by others. If I go out alone, I am a smaller target, and they may not be able to deal with me. But if we go together, it's different. Although they have suffered heavy losses, the leaders of the six major sects are extremely powerful, and not one of them has died. Adding in the others, if we go out together, it will bring Heavenly Lake to the brink of destruction!"
Everyone's expressions were very grim. The Carefree Sect Leader's move was too shameless, actually using the empire's people to threaten them.
"You are deceiving yourself," a voice suddenly rang out, seemingly rebuking Old Man Tianji, causing everyone to pause in shock. The speaker was none other than Lin Feng.
"Senior, if you go out, to save the empire's people, you must confront them. And those people will obviously join forces to deal with you. You say you are a smaller target and they can't handle you, unless you abandon the empire's people and ignore them. In that case, what is the purpose of you going out? Is that possible?"
Lin Feng looked directly at Old Man Tianji, leaving the old man speechless. He shook his head slightly, "But what can I do? Lin Feng, don't forget, I am the leader of Heavenly Lake. How can I watch the empire's people be slaughtered?"
"It won't come to that. There is one way to resolve this crisis," Lin Feng said, causing everyone to pause in shock.
"What method?" The eyes of the Heavenly Lake people all fell on Lin Feng. How could the crisis be resolved?
"Seniors, do any of you have talismans or treasures that can increase speed? The faster, the better," Lin Feng said to the crowd.
"I do," at this moment, from Yaoguang Peak, the Yaoguang Peak Master said to Lin Feng, "I comprehend the Wind Essence. I have previously explored Sacred Marks and researched how to infuse the Wind Essence into talismans inscribed with a trace of Sacred Mark power. They are even faster than my own flight speed. If you need them, I will give them all to you."
With that, the Yaoguang Peak Master moved his mind, then took out a Storage Ring and threw it in Lin Feng's direction.
"As for obtaining a treasure that is extremely fast, I'm afraid it will be very difficult. Such treasures are extremely precious and rare even in the Qian Domain," the Yaoguang Peak Master added.
Lin Feng nodded slightly, grabbed the Storage Ring in his hand, and bowed slightly to the Yaoguang Peak Master, saying, "Thank you, Senior."
With that, Lin Feng extended his divine sense into the Storage Ring. There were indeed many talismans inside. Moving his mind, Lin Feng took out one talisman, then turned around, took a step, and flew forward into the air.
"Xiao Feng, where are you going!" Snow Venerable saw Lin Feng moving forward, actually stepping out of the position of the seven Snow Peaks.
"Teacher, I will bear the responsibility for what I have done. How can I let the empire's people die because of me?" Lin Feng said calmly. "Don't worry, Teacher, I will be fine."
Soon, Lin Feng actually walked out of Heavenly Lake and arrived at the entrance path, looking at the crowd still gathered there.
Everyone saw Lin Feng's figure appear in the distant void, and their expressions all froze. Lin Feng, Lin Feng actually dared to come out? Was he seeking death?
"Old dog!" At this moment, a rolling shout erupted from Lin Feng's mouth, causing the Carefree Sect Leader, who was about to start a massacre, to stiffen. He turned around and stared coldly at Lin Feng.
One person. Lin Feng actually dared to come out alone!
They had almost given up hope of capturing Lin Feng, but now, Lin Feng was delivering himself to their doorstep, causing many hearts to stir once again.
On Lin Feng's body, there were extremely tempting heavy treasures. He had been able to arrange the seven Snow Peaks of Heavenly Lake so terrifyingly.
"Old dog, go ahead and slowly kill in the Heavenly Lake Empire. I won't keep you company. I'll go to your Carefree Sect and set up a destructive killing formation to play with. And you, Jade Heaven Royal Clan, East Sea Dragon Palace, and the rest, I, Lin, won't play with you anymore. Goodbye."
Lin Feng's gaze swept over the crowd one by one. He smiled coldly, then his hand formed a talisman seal. Instantly, a force of wind enveloped his body. With a soft hum, Lin Feng's body disappeared, shooting into the void.
"Whoosh..." A gale swept through the void, passing right over the heads of the crowd. Lin Feng did not head back toward the seven Snow Peaks of Heavenly Lake but went in the complete opposite direction. Was he really going to destroy the Carefree Sect?
"Do you think you can escape?" the Carefree Sect Leader roared angrily. He stepped out with the Carefree Step Art, as fast as lightning. In the void, it seemed as if a series of exquisite, graceful steps appeared, containing the trajectory of the Dao.
Lin Feng actually wanted to escape from him using speed? How could that be possible? It was like having a path to heaven but refusing to take it, instead barging into hell.
"Swish!" A sharp sword light streaked across the void. The Sect Leader of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect rode a beam of sword light, disappearing from the crowd's sight in an instant. He knew very well that his purpose in coming to Heavenly Lake was for Lin Feng.
"Rise!"
Duanmu Huangzi shouted. The Dragon Lord of the East Sea Dragon Palace, the Palace Master of the Extinguishing Emotions Palace, and the Sect Master of the Fengdu Demon Sect all took a step forward in an instant, moving at an inconceivable speed, chasing after Lin Feng.
Lin Feng actually dared to run out of Heavenly Lake alone. Was he looking for death? They would certainly grant him that wish.
The crowd's expressions stiffened. Such speed! These people were too fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Now, it seemed there was nothing left for them to do.
"Lin Feng!"
The white snow of Heavenly Lake continued to drift endlessly. The crowd watched the distant figures, their hearts stirred. Many felt a bitter taste in their hearts. Lin Feng had not only laid down the Sacred Mark Essence Grand Formation on Heavenly Lake's Snow Peaks but had also, for the sake of the empire's people, left alone, disregarding the consequences, open and aboveboard. To have such a disciple was Heavenly Lake's fortune!
Snow Venerable and Old Man Tianji looked at each other. Though separated by a great distance, they seemed to understand the meaning in each other's eyes. They took a step, stepping through the void, flashing toward the area outside Heavenly Lake.
"All of you stay put!"
A loud shout came. Snow Venerable and Old Man Tianji arrived at the entrance of Heavenly Lake in an instant, at the place where the crowd had gathered.
"Kill!"
Roars of fury erupted from the mouths of the two old men. A terrifying aura of slaughter bloomed between heaven and earth. At this moment, both old men were enraged. In an instant, countless people were frozen solid.
The crowd stared at the two in horror. Such terrifying auras! The Carefree Sect Leader and the others had gone to chase Lin Feng, leaving no one who could withstand the terrifying power of these two.
"Chi, chi..." A killing star light slashed down from the void, dazzling like lightning. In an instant, many people were destroyed.
"Run! Run now!" At this moment, the crowd finally realized what was happening. The fury of these two powerhouses was not something they could endure. Run! Now, only run!
Countless experts were instantly routed!