Chapter 974: The Yang Clan
"Eight Wastelands Realm, finally here, huh!"
Lin Feng turned his head and glanced at the vast Wasteland Sea, feeling as if he were in a dream. He had finally left the Wasteland Sea, and by sheer luck, he had walked out alive.
"Finally back." Yang Ziye murmured softly. She hadn't expected to encounter so many hardships this time—the storm in the Wasteland Sea, the ambush at Nine Dragons Island, and the betrayal of her subordinates.
"Where are you planning to go?" Yang Ziye asked Lin Feng.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment. He wasn't familiar with this vast Eight Wastelands Realm. He didn't know where Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor were recruiting Martial Emperor's Disciples. From what Yang Ziye's subordinates had said, Young Master Xuanyuan would be competing for the top spot as a Martial Emperor's Disciple, even inviting a Martial Emperor to witness his wedding. Since the Yang Clan and the Xuanyuan Clan had this understanding, Yang Ziye would likely go as well.
"I don't know where to go either. How about we travel together? Where are you headed? I'll escort you there," Lin Feng said to Yang Ziye with a faint smile.
Yang Ziye's beautiful eyes flickered. She gave Lin Feng a deep look, then nodded. "Alright. I need to return to the Yang Clan first. You can see me part of the way."
"Happy to oblige." Lin Feng smiled in agreement. Following Yang Ziye's directions, he sped off in a certain direction. At this moment, Lin Feng retracted the Essence light barrier from the Void Ship. Without the erosion of the Wasteland Sea, using the Essence light barrier would waste Essence Crystals, and it was completely unnecessary. This warship was essentially a tool for travel, faster than many powerful demonic beasts. Besides, not everyone could use a Demon Sovereign as a mount. At the Demon Sovereign level, which one wasn't a terrifying existence? They wouldn't easily be enslaved by others.
The Yang Clan held great renown in the Northern Wasteland. Apart from some imperial-level forces, it could almost be considered one of the overlord-level powers, located in Tianyuan City of the Northern Wasteland.
At this moment, above Tianyuan City, a Void Ship streaked across the sky, heading toward the Yang Clan, leaving a trail of light in the void.
"A Void Ship. Looks like it's an important figure from the Yang Clan." Many people looked up, catching a glimpse of the instantly vanishing Void Ship and murmured to themselves. Not many people possessed a Void Ship, and since it was heading toward the Yang Clan, it was most likely someone from the Yang family.
On the Void Ship, Qiongqi, who had been lying down, raised his head and gave Lin Feng a lazy glance, transmitting his voice: "Kid, that's enough. You're not really planning to take her all the way back to the Yang Clan, are you?"
Lin Feng glanced at Qiongqi beside him and asked, "Is there a problem?"
"You bastard kid, you're not lusting after her beauty, are you? You've already delivered her to her doorstep. That's enough. I suggest you let her go down," Qiongqi said lazily.
"You're full of crap." Lin Feng cursed at Qiongqi, annoyed. "Since we've already come this far, why not see her safely back to her family? Besides, I want to travel with her to participate in the recruitment of Martial Emperor's Disciples by Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor."
Qiongqi stared at Lin Feng with his massive eyes, a hint of contempt in his gaze, before spitting out a voice: "Keep dreaming your spring and autumn dreams. Put me away. This Emperor can't be bothered with you."
Lin Feng looked at Qiongqi with some suspicion, then used the Snow Demon Tower to put him away.
The Void Ship's speed was terrifying. Before long, Lin Feng had brought Yang Ziye to a stretch of connected halls. However, these connected halls didn't seem particularly imposing, somewhat inconsistent with the Yang Clan's reputation. But according to Yang Ziye, this was indeed the Yang Clan, no mistake.
"Let's go down. Land over there," Yang Ziye said to Lin Feng.
With a thought, Lin Feng landed the Void Ship in front of a huge arched gate. The stone gate was tightly shut, with buildings behind it. Lin Feng couldn't quite understand what the purpose of this stone gate was here.
But he only saw Yang Ziye walk forward and place her hand on the stone gate. Instantly, a terrifying spatial fluctuation emanated, and then the stone gate silently opened from both sides, revealing a wide avenue.
Lin Feng's expression stiffened. There was another world hidden here. What was now revealed inside the open stone gate wasn't the buildings he had seen behind it earlier, but an entirely different space—a self-contained void world.
"We've arrived. This is the real Yang Clan. Let's go in." The woman straightened her clothes, and her face regained that noble air. Finally back at the Yang Clan, she no longer needed to read anyone else's expressions.
Lifting his steps, Lin Feng followed Yang Ziye into the void gate. A refreshing sensation hit him, making his whole body feel extremely comfortable.
"Such dense Heaven and Earth Origin Qi."
Lin Feng thought to himself. The buildings inside weren't grand, but they all exuded a spiritual aura, ethereal and gentle, extremely pleasing to the eye. This was what a place for powerful cultivators should look like. Even the Divine Palace had a void space, so Lin Feng could understand the Yang Clan's residence being a self-contained world.
Several figures broke through the air, instantly arriving beside Yang Ziye. Upon seeing her, they all slightly bowed and said, "Miss, you've finally returned. That day, when you sent word that you were in danger in the Wasteland Sea, many in the family went to search for you, but couldn't find you. The Family Head was very worried."
Lin Feng's pupils contracted at this sight. The group of figures that had stepped forward were all Venerable-level experts. What a terrifying force. It was indeed incomparable to the likes of the Carefree Sect or the Divine Palace.
"I was being willful. I'll go apologize to Great-Grandfather right away," Yang Ziye said softly, but her tone still carried a hint of aloof pride.
"En." The group made way for her. Yang Ziye led the way, and their gazes inadvertently fell on Lin Feng, making him tense up. These guys were all monsters at the Venerable Martial Realm, their eyes locked onto him as if trying to see through him completely, which made him very uncomfortable.
Fortunately, their gazes only lingered on Lin Feng for a moment before shifting away. The group flickered and headed toward the heart of the Yang Clan.
Before long, they arrived at a scenic and elegant palace area. In the garden outside this palace, there were many young people. The moment they saw Yang Ziye, a strange glint flashed in their eyes.
"Ziye is back." A young man in a blue long robe stepped forward and gave Yang Ziye a gentle smile. "I heard you encountered danger in the Wasteland Sea, Ziye. Thankfully, you've returned safely. The people of Nine Dragons Island are becoming increasingly arrogant."
As he spoke, a flash of anger appeared in the young man's eyes, carrying a chilling killing intent, as if he were extremely furious.
"When I return to the family, I'll report to the Family Head and sever ties with Nine Dragons Island. How dare they even touch Ziye," another person stepped forward and said.
Several other young men also expressed their stance, vowing to be irreconcilable with Nine Dragons Island, as if they had a deep-seated hatred for it and wanted to kill all its people.
"I appreciate everyone's concern for Ziye." Yang Ziye gave these people a faint smile. Her smile was warm and polite, yet it seemed indifferent, keeping people at a distance.
As a terrifying force in the Northern Wasteland, when the Yang Clan's young lady encountered danger on Nine Dragons Island, such a major incident was hard to conceal. These people were naturally outstanding youths from families and forces with fairly good relations with the Yang Clan, and they should all be direct descendants. This way, it not only showed their families' emphasis on the matter, but also, these young men were all talented juniors, unmarried, and acquainted with Yang Ziye. If they could win the beauty's favor, that would be best. The bloodline of the Yang Clan was coveted by many family forces.
"I need to go report to Great-Grandfather first, so I can't keep you company. I hope you won't blame Ziye," Yang Ziye said to the crowd with a light smile.
Everyone naturally exchanged pleasantries. Yang Ziye then turned back and said to Lin Feng, "Wait for me here for a moment."
"Alright." Lin Feng nodded. It was often said that a marquis's household was as deep as the sea. This Yang Clan was a major aristocratic family, and it indeed made one feel somewhat unaccustomed.
"Help me entertain Young Master Lin Feng and the other young masters," Yang Ziye instructed a servant, then walked toward the palace.
After she left, the gazes of those young men all fell on Lin Feng, their eyes constantly roving over him, as if trying to see him inside and out!