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Chapter 337 The Number One Celebrity of Little Green Sky Mountain [Seeking Monthly Tickets!!]

Just like Little Azure Sky Mountain, the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court has many "positions".

However, they were not named after mountain peaks, but rather ranked by titles such as "King" and "Marquis".

Among them, the kings and lords are all ultimate lords who have still refined part of their bodies, and the strongest among them are seven "princes".

Those who were granted the title of Marquis were Limit Lords who had initially refined their bodies; there were twenty of them in total.

All others, such as high-ranking lords, are referred to as "generals".

Its overall quantity is greater than that of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain, but its quality is not as good as that of the earlier Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.

As for now... given that Xu Feng "killed" four of the peak masters of Little Green Sky Mountain.

It's hard to say whether it's a "major blow," but it's certainly a serious injury.

Xu Feng stood with his hands behind his back on the mountaintop, his robes fluttering in the night wind.

He looked calmly at the seven people in front of him, as if they were not powerful enemies capable of sweeping away a force, but merely seven passersby.

The three powerful kings of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court—the Rock King, the Snake King, and the Eagle King—arrived together.

They even brought four high-ranking generals; they really think highly of my remote place, Shixia Valley.

Xu Feng's voice was devoid of emotion.

Tuoba Lie grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth: "Peak Master Jinpeng is joking. The secret realm of Shixia Valley has emerged, and treasures have appeared."

Such a momentous event, how could my Heavenly Wind Imperial Court not join in the fun?

He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "I just didn't expect that the person sent by Little Azure Sky Mountain to guard the area would be someone like Peak Master Golden Roc."

In a short period of time, he has repelled many human warriors at their peak; he's really riding high.

Xu Feng raised an eyebrow: "You guys seem to know quite a lot."

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

The Snake King Mosang spoke in a sinister tone, his voice like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.

"Golden Roc Peak Master, let's not beat around the bush. How many of those Qi-condensing treasures in the secret realm did you obtain?"

"Hand it over, and we might spare your life, allowing you to return to Little Green Sky Mountain with dignity to recover from your injuries."

"Oh?" Xu Feng laughed. "What if I don't hand it in?"

Eagle King Wulan slowly took down the large bow from his back, nocked a bone arrow that was entirely crimson and wreathed in flame patterns, drew the bowstring taut, and locked onto Xu Feng.

"Then we have no choice but to ask Peak Master Jinpeng to stay here forever."

Before he could finish speaking...

"Whoosh—!"

A crimson arrow shot out from the sky!

The speed is extremely fast.

Wherever the arrow passed, the air was scorched, producing a piercing shriek, leaving a crimson trail.

This arrow clearly contained the pure essence of fire and the sharpness to pierce armor.

Its power is enough to pierce through ordinary SS-grade metal!

Almost at the same moment that Ulan made his move.

The snake king, Mosang, vanished from the spot like a ghost.

In the next instant, two eerie green blades appeared silently behind Xu Feng, aiming straight for his back and neck!

Tuoba Lie roared and swung his giant battle axe, bringing with it a sky full of earthy yellow energy, and cleaved down towards Xu Feng's head like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting!

The three worked together seamlessly.

The arrows launched a frontal assault to draw attention, while the Snake King attacked from behind, allowing Tuoba Lie to crush the enemy head-on.

In addition, there's the aura lock-on from the four high-level war gods on the periphery and the potential interference at any time.

This was clearly a strike designed to kill Xu Feng instantly, giving him no chance to breathe!

however.

Faced with this deadly situation that could kill even an ordinary peak-level warrior.

Xu Feng merely raised his eyes slightly; he didn't even draw his knife, and he even had time to raise his hand to stop Li Wen, who was about to make a move.

"Mountain."

He uttered a single word softly.

The air within a seven-zhang radius around Xu Feng suddenly froze!

It was as if an invisible mountain phantom had descended, suppressing all directions.

The crimson arrow that hurtled through the air slowed down abruptly when it entered Xu Feng's body, which was about 30 feet in diameter.

The flames on the arrow rapidly dimmed, as if crushed by an invisible pressure.

Finally, the arrow was caught by Xu Feng just a foot away, and he couldn't get it any further!

"wind."

Xu Feng swayed slightly, as if he had transformed into a gentle breeze, leaving a faint afterimage in the same spot.

The two cunning and ruthless eerie green blades of the Snake King Mosang only struck air.

Xu Feng's true form had already appeared beside Tuoba Lie's massive axe, which was as powerful as a collapsing mountain.

"star."

Xu Feng clenched his fist, and a dazzling golden light flashed.

It seemed to land lightly on the side of Tuoba Lie's giant axe.

"clang-!!!"

A deafening clang of metal clashing rang out!

Tuoba Lie felt a strange and powerful force coming from the axe.

That force was not a head-on collision, but a high-frequency oscillation and a sharp penetration.

He felt a sharp pain in his tiger's mouth, and the giant axe was actually shaken off three inches by this finger!

The long-awaited, all-out attack was thus easily neutralized.

"What?!"

Tuoba Lie, Mo Sang, and Wulan all changed color at the same time.

They knew Xu Feng was no ordinary person, but they never expected him to be this strong!

He deflected Ulan's "Crimson Flame Armor-Piercing Arrow" with his bare hands, easily dodged Mosang's attack, and even deflected Tuoba Lie's full-force axe strike with a single punch.

How could this be a newly promoted peak master?

This is clearly an old monster who has been bred for many years and whose combat power is unfathomable!

"Is that all you've got?"

Xu Feng's voice rang out calmly, yet it carried a chilling edge.

He moved again.

This time, instead of passively defending, he raised his hand and flicked it, causing all seventy-two throwing knives to hum simultaneously.

It neither transformed into a spirit fish nor condensed into a giant blade.

It's just the simplest burst of fire!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!!"

Seventy-two beams of cold light, like a sudden storm, instantly enveloped Tuoba Lie, Mo Sang, and Wulan!

Each throwing knife contains 852 tons of Xu Feng's basic psychic power.

Furthermore, under Xu Feng's skill, the speed, power, and trajectory of those three Star God-level throwing knives reached an unbelievable level.

Tuoba Lie roared, his giant axe swung like a windmill, and his earth-yellow aura condensed into a thick shield.

"Clang clang clang clang—!"

Amidst a barrage of impacts, the shield vibrated violently, sending sparks flying.

Mosang moved with ghostly speed, trying to evade the attack.

But there were too many throwing knives, they were too fast, and they seemed to have eyes, sealing off all his space to dodge.

"Pfft!"

A throwing knife pierced his shoulder, spraying blood everywhere.

Ulan's face turned ashen. He frantically drew his bow, firing arrow after arrow in an attempt to intercept the flying knife.

But her arrows were like child's toys in front of Xu Feng's throwing knives.

"Pfft pfft pfft!"

Three throwing knives struck her large bow, quiver, and right leg almost simultaneously.

The bow broke, the quiver exploded, and his right leg was covered in blood.

"puff!"

One of the crimson throwing knives pierced straight through her waist, leaving a charred, bloody hole the size of a fist!

Just one glance.

All three powerful kings from the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court were injured!

"This guy's suspicious! Let's get out of here!"

Tuoba Lie acted decisively and roared.

However, as soon as he turned around, he saw Xu Feng's figure appear behind him and slammed down with a punch!

boom!

Tuoba Lie only had time to raise his axe to block in his haste, when he felt the giant axe transform into a mountain and crash into his chest.

Immediately, Xu Feng turned his head and unleashed a palm strike as swift as the wind.

Just as the snake king Mosang sneaked up to his side, he dodged the sneak attack by dodging to the side and then crashed hard into his arms.

"Snap!"

As Xu Feng thrust out with his elbow, Mo Sang's entire chest suddenly caved in, and he tumbled away with a thud.

As for the Eagle King Ulan, after being injured, he immediately sprouted wings and flew away, becoming the first to escape.

Li Wen was about to give chase, but Xu Feng stopped him. Then the two of them caught the Rock King and the Snake King, and beat them both mercilessly.

They didn't stop until they had completely crippled the two men.

The four high-ranking war gods on the outskirts were already terrified.

Seeing their masters either dead or running away, they dared not linger and scattered like birds and beasts.

Xu Feng did not pursue these small creatures.

"You killed two and let one escape. Did you deliberately let him go?" Li Wen asked as he walked over, wiping his fists.

"Um.

He gazed in the direction of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court's forces, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

"The news of this battle, once it gets back, should serve as a deterrent for some time."

"Next————"

He turned around and looked towards the main peak of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.

"It's time to make some preparations for entering the fourth floor of the library."

Li Wen didn't ask any more questions: "Alright, you can make the plan."

Then, the two men beheaded the two princes, and Xu Feng collected their bodies.

Then he turned back.

On the way, Li Wen suddenly asked, "How many feet of power have you condensed yet?"

Xu Feng glanced at him.

Li Wen turned his head away and said, "If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to."

"A mere seven zhang," Xu Feng replied truthfully after a moment's thought.

A look of surprise flashed in Li Wen's eyes, and then he fell silent.

Seeing this, Xu Feng didn't say anything more.

After all, he is a genius. Being surpassed by a young man of his age naturally gives him a lot of thoughts.

However, geniuses need more stimulation to unleash their potential.

"By the way, because I have relatively poor talent, I can only rely on quantity to win, so I have cultivated three kinds of power, unlike you geniuses."

Xu Feng continued.

Li asked:

'

'

He opened his mouth, wanting to tell Xu Feng.

Am I a fucking genius in your eyes?

The Heavenly Wind Imperial Court, a hidden stronghold somewhere.

Ulan led his men back in a sorry state, their faces extremely grim.

Back at camp.

"What kind of monster is that Kaneki?"

Ulan bandaged the wound on her leg, her voice filled with lingering fear.

"Lord Eagle King, this beast's strength is definitely among the top five peaks of Little Azure Sky Mountain!"

Such a person is being packaged as a newcomer; it must be a conspiracy by Xiao Qingqiong Mountain!

They must have planned this all along, otherwise how could they... have managed to keep two princes alive!

Ulan took a deep breath: "Little Green Sky Mountain, what a deep scheme!"

Immediately report today's battle situation to the Emperor truthfully.

The decision rests with the two emperors.

"yes!"

Red Cloud Peak, Secret Chamber.

The red pheasant sat cross-legged, with the small red jade box in front of it.

The box was opened, and the "Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill" lay quietly inside, radiating an alluring aura.

She had been staring at the pill for a full hour.

In her mind, however, Xu Feng's domineering and frivolous smile during the day, and the warmth of his burning hands as he embraced her waist, kept replaying in her mind.

"Damn it—"

The red pheasant bit her red lips, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing across her exquisite face.

She forced herself to calm down and began to analyze the situation rationally.

What is Jinmu's purpose in sending this elixir?

Is it a gesture of goodwill? A ploy to win him over? Or—is he truly interested in me, as he claims?

Regardless of which one, this elixir is of utmost importance to him.

After taking it, she was 70% confident that she could break through her current physical limitations and further advance her bloodline.

Even—touching the threshold of the coveted Star God.

But once you take it, you'll owe Kaneki a huge favor.

Given that kid's domineering nature, what kind of demands will he make in the future?

The red pheasant's phoenix eyes flickered, her heart filled with struggle.

Finally, she took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes.

"Strength is the foundation."

She reached out her jade-like hand and picked up the dark gold pill.

"Kaneki—whatever your intentions, I will remember this favor."

"But you think you can do whatever you want with my red pheasant? —"

She put the pill into her mouth and closed her eyes.

"You're not qualified."

The pill entered the stomach, and its immense medicinal power exploded.

The red pheasant was surrounded by rising crimson flames, and the faint sound of its phoenix cry echoed around it.

Her breath began to rise at a slow but steady pace.

Quiet room at Shixia Valley Camp.

Xu Feng sat cross-legged, recalling the secret report that had just been delivered.

The secret report mentioned that Yue Changkong had successfully persuaded some high-ranking officials that the Great Xia was "seriously considering" the possibility of dispatching Star God Realm experts to carry out a "decapitation operation" against the "Golden Roc Peak Master".

Meanwhile, intelligence indicates that something big seems to be brewing at the Tianfeng Imperial Court.

"The situation is getting more and more interesting."

Xu Feng put down the secret report, his eyes gleaming.

"Next, it's time to go see Ling Feng and You Quan."

Xu Feng stood up and straightened his robes.

His term of duty guarding the Shixia Valley entrance was about to expire, and according to the rules, he needed to return to the mountain to report on his work and receive his reward.

The rewards may include the opportunity to enter the fourth floor of the Scripture Pavilion.

"Now, it's time to demonstrate loyalty and value to the envoy, paving the way for the search for that body-refining secret technique."

Xu Feng pushed open the door to the quiet room and walked out.

Outside the door, the morning light was just beginning to break.

Tian Shu Peak, Tian Shu Hall.

The majestic palace appeared especially solemn in the morning light.

A faint scent of sandalwood filled the air.

Envoy Lingfeng and Envoy Youquan sat side by side at the head of the table.

Several solemn-looking stewards stood on either side, along with several peak masters who happened to be in the mountains today.

Peak Master Lingji of Qingxuan Peak and Peak Master Hongzhi of Hongyun Peak also stood to the side, their expressions calm and revealing no emotion.

Ling Feng was still dressed in a plain-colored long robe, his face calm, his eyes deep as an ancient well.

Youquan was dressed in a splendid blue robe, his expression indifferent, with a hint of barely perceptible gloom between his brows.

The atmosphere inside the hall was somewhat tense.

All eyes were focused on the tall, golden figure in the center of the hall.

Xu Feng stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, his gaze calmly meeting the scrutiny of the two envoys.

At his feet lay two heads, still grotesque and terrifying, that had been treated with a special magic array.

It was none other than Tuoba Lie, the "Rock King," and Mo Sang, the "Snake King," from the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court.

In his palm rested a warm, jade-like elixir bottle, shimmering with spiritual light.

"Kaneki, how do you feel about how you completed your mission?"

Envoy Ling Feng spoke first, breaking the silence.

His voice was devoid of emotion, and his gaze swept over the head on the ground before returning to Xu Feng's face.

Xu Feng bowed slightly: "Reporting to Envoy Ling Feng, I will return to the mountain to report on my duties and the results of the battle."

"Results?" Envoy Youquan frowned slightly, a cold glint flashing in his narrow eyes. "You mean, these two heads?"

"Exactly."

Xu Feng nodded, his tone calm and even.

"Tianfeng Huangting Yan Wang" Tuoba Lie and "She Wang" Mo Sang, together with "Ying Wang" Wulan and four generals, trespassed into the forbidden area of ​​Shixia Valley, intending to seize the secret treasures.

His subordinates led their troops to meet the enemy, repelled Ulan, and killed Tuoba Lie and Mosang; the rest scattered.

He paused for a moment, then pushed the elixir bottle forward.

"This is what I guarded in the ruins, and I brought it back intact."

Envoy Youquan stared at the elixir bottle, his eyes gleaming.

Just half an hour ago, the Tianfeng Imperial Court sent a strongly worded interrogation document through special channels.

They questioned why Xiaoqingqiong Mountain had attacked and killed its two powerful kings, "Rock King" Tuoba Lie and "Snake King" Mosang, without cause, and seriously injured "Eagle King" Wulan, asking if it intended to provoke a full-scale war.

The document was strongly worded, implicitly conveying the meaning of an ultimatum.

Ling Feng and You Quan were discussing countermeasures for this matter, but they couldn't figure things out for the time being.

The accusations made by Tianfeng Royal Court sounded plausible, with the time, place, and people all matching up, yet the two of them were completely unaware of it!

Jinmu, who is stationed at the entrance of Shixia Valley, last sent back a message half a month ago.

They only said that they encountered a small group of Tianfeng Imperial Court spies, but they were repelled and everything was normal.

How did a major battle suddenly erupt, resulting in the killing of two princes and serious injury to one?

Did Kaneki conceal the truth?

Or was it a deliberate frame-up by the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court to create an excuse for escalating the conflict in the Blackstone Plains?

Youquan was so angry he almost laughed: "Jinmu! Do you know that you killed two of the seven kings of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court who were at the level of a king?!"

This isn't some nobody! Why didn't you report it sooner?!

Faced with Youquan's anger, Xu Feng showed just the right amount of confusion.

He tilted his head slightly, seemingly seriously considering the question, before saying, "Your Excellency, I am under orders to guard the secret realm at the entrance of Shixia Valley. My duty is to protect the entrance and strictly prohibit any outsiders from entering."

"When the people of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court came to seize our loot, it was our duty to fight and defend them. What is there to report?"

He paused, his tone even carrying a hint of confusion: "Does this mean that when the enemy attacks, I must first run back to the mountain gate, ask the envoy for permission to 'kill them,' and only after receiving approval can I return to guard the gate and fight the enemy?"

"this----"

The secluded spring was choked up, filling the room.

Xu Feng's words sound absurd.

Upon closer reflection, however, he was at a loss for words to refute it.

Does this mean that when guarding a secret realm, one must first request permission to attack if a powerful enemy comes to invade?

The situation in the fighter jets can change in an instant; by the time you get back to ask for instructions, it's too late!

A strange light flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. He raised his hand to stop You Quan from retaliating and asked in a deep voice, "Jin Mu, after killing the powerful enemy, you could have immediately sent a message back to the mountain to report the situation."

Why was the report submitted only today? Are you unaware that the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court's interrogation document was delivered to my desk half an hour ago?

Upon hearing this, Xu Feng's expression showed even deeper confusion.

He glanced at Ling Feng, then at the two heads on the ground, his brow furrowed slightly, seemingly trying hard to understand what was happening.

"Trouble".

"Reporting to Your Excellency," Xu Feng's voice remained calm, even somewhat "straightforward," "After killing the invading enemy, I felt that the matter was settled, so I continued to guard and patrol, and consolidate the defense line, without giving it much thought."

"A mere prince of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court, killed is fine, but does my Little Azure Sky Mountain fear them?"

His last sentence was spoken in a calm tone, yet it carried a sense of self-righteous arrogance.

The words fell.

The entire hall was completely silent.

The expressions of the peak masters all became somewhat strange.

Some people wanted to laugh, but forced themselves to hold it in.

Some people looked at Xu Feng with a strange light in their eyes.

Red Cloud Peak Master Red Pheasant lowered his eyes, concealing a hint of emotion within them.

Youquan Shangshi tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat without saying a word.

Ling Feng's face alternated between pale and flushed, and his chest rose and fell slightly.

After a moment of silence.

The two looked at Xu Feng with a puzzled expression, as if to say, "Did I do something wrong?"

For a moment, I felt a sense of powerlessness, like punching cotton.

According to common sense.

The killing of such an important enemy figure should naturally be reported immediately.

This is so that the mountain gate can respond promptly to possible diplomatic incidents and retaliations.

However, Xu Feng's words—from the perspective of guard duty and martial artist mentality—seem to be largely without fault.

""

His statement, "Do you think my Little Azure Sky Mountain is afraid of them?" particularly struck a chord with many of the peak masters in the hall.

Yes, when has Little Azure Sky Mountain ever needed to consider the whims of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court?

So what if he was killed? Why make such a fuss?

Could it be that Little Green Sky Mountain is really weaker than the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court?

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Ling Feng finally spoke, breaking the awkward silence.

"alright."

His voice was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Kaneki, you have done a great service by guarding the secret realm, repelling powerful enemies, and finding precious treasures."

He set the tone first, which can be considered as acknowledging Xu Feng's actions.

Although Youquan was still somewhat displeased, he did not refute her further.

"However," Ling Feng changed the subject, "if a similar incident occurs again in the future, you must send a message back to the mountain in a timely manner to prevent the sect from being caught off guard, understand?"

"Understood, Your subordinate." Xu Feng readily agreed, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"The pill you seized is indeed a Qi Condensation Pill," of superior quality, which will greatly benefit the cultivation of the ultimate war god of the human race.

Since you seized this item, you can do with it as you see fit. Don't you have a slave under your command? He can be used to your advantage.

Xu Feng's heart stirred, but his expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Excellency. However, now that I have brought this pill back, I am willing to hand it over to the sect so that it can be added to the treasury or rewarded to fellow disciples who have made contributions."

To retreat in order to advance.

A barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. He waved his hand and said, "No need. Since it's your spoils, it's yours."

"I, Xiao Qingqiong Mountain, would never stoop to embezzling the credit of my subordinates."

"Yes." Xu Feng then "respectfully" put the elixir bottle away.

Envoy Ling Feng continued, "You have rendered a great service this time and deserve a substantial reward."

Besides the usual Star God Dew and contribution points—is there anything else you'd like?

finally come.

Xu Feng raised his head, his gaze calm, his voice clear.

"I do have a request."

"speak."

"I have reached a bottleneck in my cultivation. Although I have made some progress in body refinement, I feel that my foundation is still insufficient."

What is particularly lacking is the systematic inheritance and profound reference. I have long heard that our mountain gate's scripture pavilion has four floors, which contains the secret teachings of various ethnic groups and ancient inscriptions, which are infinitely mysterious.

Xu Feng paused, his tone carrying just the right amount of earnestness and longing.

"Your humble servant humbly requests Your Majesty's permission to enter the fourth floor of the Sutra Repository for three days to solidify my foundation and seek the path forward."

The fourth floor of the Sutra Repository!

Upon hearing this, the peak masters in the hall were all slightly moved.

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng and You Quan fell silent once again.

The fourth floor of the Sutra Repository does indeed contain some of the inheritances and precious classics passed down from the original sect of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain and even the Upper Realm Qingqiong Mountain.

Ordinary peak masters have no right to enter without great merit or special permission.

Xu Feng deserves a great deal of credit for this.

Youquan frowned, about to speak and refute.

Ling Feng suddenly said, "Alright."

Youquan looked at Lingfeng in surprise.

Ling Feng shook his head slightly at him and transmitted his voice, saying, "This boy's talent and temperament are both top-notch, and his progress in strength is even more astonishing. His future value is limitless."

Grant him limited access; it's a way to show kindness and also to observe his character and aspirations.

Upon hearing this, Youquan's eyes flickered, but in the end, he did not object.

"You are permitted to enter the fourth floor of the Sutra Repository for three days to read."

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Ling Feng said to Xu Feng.

"Three days later, regardless of the harvest, you must leave."

During this period, copying is strictly prohibited, as is damaging the classics, and disseminating any information seen or heard is strictly forbidden; violators will be severely punished.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!" Xu Feng's eyes revealed a hint of surprise as he bowed.

the end.

Envoy Ling Feng said in a deep voice, "Three days from now is the day of the ranking ceremony for my Little Azure Sky Mountain. Many peak masters who are away will also be returning. Everyone should make preparations in advance. We will see how you perform then."

"Yes!" The crowd responded and dispersed.

Only then did Youquan let out a cold snort: "This boy is becoming more and more reckless in his actions."

Such a momentous event as the killing of a prince of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court—how dare they conceal it from the public!

Ling Feng shook his head slightly: "Perhaps he really didn't think that much about it."

Recalling Xu Feng's "straightforward" and "obvious" answer, a complex look flashed in Ling Feng's eyes.

This child's temperament seems to differ somewhat from that of ordinary powerful alien races.

He is decisive and ruthless, yet in some ways he is "unconventional".

Or rather—I'm too lazy to think about all those complicated details.

This kind of person, if used well, is a sharp knife; if used poorly—

"The fourth floor of the Scripture Pavilion is a good place to see what he's interested in," Ling Feng said casually. "Perhaps we can find some clues."

""

"As for the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court—"

A cold glint flashed in Ling Feng's eyes.

"If they've killed someone, they've killed them. If they want to start a war, then Little Azure Sky Mountain will gladly oblige."

"Perfect opportunity! Let's see just how many surprises these people can bring us."

Youquan nodded slightly upon hearing this: "What Senior Brother says is absolutely right."

After leaving Tian Shu Palace, Xu Feng did not immediately return to Jin Peng Peak.

He first went to the Hall of Deacons to complete the procedures for handing over the mission and receiving the reward.

Then, he slowly walked towards Hongyun Peak.

Along the way, they encountered many peak masters and deacons.

The crowd looked at him with a mixture of awe and curiosity, and whispers among themselves.

Clearly, news of his killing of two princes of the Heavenly Wind Imperial Court and his return to the mountain to report on his duties had spread rapidly.

Hsu Feng greeted everyone with a warm smile and a fist and palm salute.

Soon, he arrived at Red Cloud Peak.

Upon seeing Xu Feng, the guards were all taken aback and did not know how to deal with him.

Unexpectedly, Xu Feng tossed a bottle of Star God Dew to the guard captain: "You've worked hard. Take this and share it with the brothers. I'm going to see Hong Zhi."

After saying that, he strode into the hall.

The guards were stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

But doubts followed immediately.

"Why is this Golden Roc Peak Master so generous?"

"Haven't you realized yet? This guy has definitely taken a liking to our Peak Master!!"

"Hiss—" Everyone was startled, and then their expressions changed.

"Could it be... that we're going to merge our two peaks into one?"

"Don't speak recklessly, let's see what the peak master's attitude is!"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

Hongyun Peak, Main Hall.

Unlike the tense and somber atmosphere of my last visit, the hall was much quieter today.

The air was filled with a faint, strange scent, as if it were a mixture of sulfur and sandalwood, and the temperature was much higher than outside.

Xu Feng stepped into the hall and glanced around.

The giant red crystal pillars on both sides remain, and the phoenix carvings are lifelike.

But the presence of those hidden in the shadows seemed to have diminished considerably.

It seems that the red pheasant is not as wary of his visit this time as it was last time.

"Oh my, the number one celebrity of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain has graced my humble abode with his presence. It truly brings honor to my Red Cloud Peak."

"May I ask what brings you here, Lord Kaneki?"

A cool, slightly languid, and sarcastic female voice came from the depths of the main hall.

Xu Feng looked up.

On the crimson throne, the red pheasant did not sit solemnly as before, but leaned against it in a slightly casual manner.

She was still wearing a fiery red feathered robe, but today it seemed she hadn't deliberately tightened it, and the hem was slightly open.

A glimpse of her delicate collarbone and her faintly visible snow-white skin was revealed.

Her stunningly beautiful face had lost some of the deliberately maintained icy coldness.

She had a faint blush, as if she had just finished her cultivation, and—an indescribable languid charm.

Her phoenix eyes were half-open and half-closed as she glanced sideways at Xu Feng.

The sharp killing intent in his eyes was gone from last time, but it still carried a scrutinizing and indifferent quality.

"Greetings, Peak Master Red Pheasant."

Xu Feng bowed respectfully, a perfectly measured smile on his face, his gaze open and honest, showing none of the frivolity or arrogance he had displayed last time.

"I apologize for visiting you, but I have come to inquire about something."

"consult?"

The red pheasant raised her eyebrows slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised.

"You, Jinmu, are currently riding high, having already slain two princes of the Tianfeng Imperial Court."

"You are neither humble nor arrogant even towards the envoy, so what else do you need to ask me?"

Those words were barbed.

But Xu Feng seemed oblivious, a perfectly timed wry smile appearing on his face.

"Peak Master is joking. Jin Mu knows he has acted rashly. Today in Tian Shu Hall, he spoke without thinking in his haste."

Fortunately, the envoy was magnanimous and did not investigate further.

He paused, looked up at the red pheasant, and gazed earnestly.

"As for killing the enemy chieftain, it was merely a matter of duty, relying on a bit of brute force."

In terms of cultivation, insight, and fundamental knowledge, how can he compare to a senior like Peak Master Hongzhi, who has been immersed in cultivation for many years?

These words were spoken in a very humble manner.

It both acknowledged the "recklessness" and praised the red pheasant.

It further highlighted his own shortcomings in terms of insufficient "foundational foundation".

The mockery in the red pheasant's eyes faded somewhat, replaced by a hint of amusement.

She looked Xu Feng up and down, seemingly trying to discern how much sincerity was in his words.

"Oh? Then what would Peak Master Jinpeng like to ask you?"

Xu Feng straightened up and said seriously, "To be honest, Peak Master, although Jin Mu managed to break through by chance, he still feels that he is lacking in the tempering of his own physical body."

In particular, our race is naturally not as strong as beasts and scaled creatures.

While it has the advantage of extreme speed, its weaknesses lie in close combat and its ability to withstand blows and survive.

I am someone who has separated from my clan, and I have no inheritance to carry on.

Especially regarding the path of "body refinement," I know very little.

"I have long heard that Peak Master Red Pheasant is of noble birth and possesses extraordinary bloodline, and must have unique insights into the art of body tempering and refinement. Therefore, I have come specifically to seek your guidance."

His words were frank, and indeed, they reflected a common predicament among many powerful members of the bird race.

The red pheasant nodded slightly; that was indeed the truth.

"So, you're looking for a body-strengthening technique to enhance your physical body?" Red Pheasant asked knowingly.

"That's right." Xu Feng nodded. "I've heard that the four-story Scripture Pavilion at the mountain gate contains secret teachings from various races, among which there may be profound body-refining techniques suitable for my bird race."

However—the classic texts are vast, and Jinmu's knowledge is shallow; he doesn't know where to begin, so he has come to ask the Peak Master for guidance.

He cupped his hands in greeting again, speaking humbly: "I hope the Peak Master will not hesitate to offer guidance; Jinmu will be eternally grateful."

The red pheasant remained silent for a moment.

The only sound inside the hall was the soft breathing of the two people.

She looked at Xu Feng's humble and eager-to-learn demeanor, a stark contrast to his previous domineering and frivolous image, and even his "straightforward" defiance in the Tian Shu Palace.

This contrast had already dissipated most of her anger, and instead aroused a bit of curiosity.

Which side of this person is the real one?

Or perhaps—he is real in every aspect, but he just shows different attitudes depending on the situation?