After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

His tone was dismissive, as if he were asking a trivial servant.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian stepped forward and spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner:

"That is indeed me. May I ask what I may ask you, Senior Brother?"

He bowed respectfully, his expression composed and his gaze calm.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng snorted coldly.

"Ask for advice? You dare to challenge me?"

He showed no politeness whatsoever, pointing directly at Lin Fengmian's nose, his tone as cold as frost:

"I'm telling you, you better stay away from Junior Sister Xiao Xiyue from now on!"

He paused, then added:

"And you, the two Holy Maidens Chu Qingyi and Nangong Li, stay away from them too! Otherwise..."

He narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them:

"You can't afford the consequences, do you understand?"

The tone and attitude were as if he were reprimanding a servant who had made a mistake.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding disciples immediately began whispering among themselves and discussing the matter.

"Tsk tsk, the Holy Son is enraged!"

"That Lin Fengmian is really something. A mere furnace vessel, yet he dares to provoke the woman the Holy Son has taken a liking to?"

"Exactly! They're utterly courting death!"

"Just wait, the Holy Son will definitely teach him an unforgettable lesson!"

Lin Fengmian was somewhat displeased upon hearing this.

He hates being threatened the most.

Especially this condescending and bossy attitude.

He raised his head, looked directly at Xiao Sheng, and spoke in a composed yet firm manner:

"Isn't senior brother being a bit too nosy?"

"How I get along with Senior Sister Xiyue is none of your business."

"As for Chu Qingyi and Nangong Li..."

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:

"They are all my women now. If you're not happy about it, go find them and ask them for an explanation."

The sound wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Lin Fengmian in disbelief.

What did he... say?

The three holy maidens were all his women?!

And he even admitted it in public?!

This guy's gone mad! He's insane!

Xiao Sheng's face instantly darkened.

He stared intently at Lin Fengmian, his eyes blazing with fury.

"How dare you!"

He roared, his voice booming like thunder:

"You're nothing but a newly promoted inner disciple, a useless vessel used solely to enhance the cultivation of the Holy Maidens!"

"How dare you contradict this Holy Son?"

"court death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a palm instantly materialized in his hand!

Spiritual energy surged, and a dazzling golden light emanated from his palm, radiating a chilling pressure!

His cultivation at the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage erupted without reservation at this moment!

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Sheng unleashed a powerful palm strike towards Lin Fengmian from a distance!

The palm strike, accompanied by a whooshing sound, hurtled towards Lin Fengmian's face as if it were a tangible force!

The speed is astonishing!

Upon seeing this, the surrounding disciples quickly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

Xiao Xiyue's beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she was about to step forward to help Lin Fengmian—

However, the next moment, her outstretched hand was gently pressed down by Lin Fengmian.

"fine."

Lin Fengmian smiled slightly at her, his gaze composed:

"If I always hide behind you, what kind of man am I?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze sharpened, and his aura suddenly erupted!

Five streams of light shot into the sky from within his dantian!

Five magical flying swords hovered above his head!

Lesser Heavenly Gang Sword, Shadow Sword, Golden Edge Sword—

The five flying swords hummed, their sword energy crisscrossing, weaving together in the air to form a dense network of firepower!

"go!"

Lin Fengmian pointed his fingers forward like a sword!

Five flying swords shot out simultaneously, and countless sword energies poured down like a torrential rain, enveloping Xiao Sheng's palm!

"Ding ding ding ding ding—!"

A series of impacts rang out, and sparks flew everywhere!

The sword energy collided with the palm wind, creating visible shockwaves in the air!

however--

It must be said that Xiao Sheng is indeed a genius that comes along only once in a century.

He didn't even use his full strength; it was just a casual palm strike, but its power far exceeded the full-force attack of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!

The sword energy was completely ineffective against the opponent!

The sword net composed of five flying swords was actually torn apart by that palm strike!

The force of the palm strike remained undiminished, whistling as it rushed towards Lin Fengmian!

Lin Fengmian's pupils contracted slightly.

This Xiao Sheng is indeed quite capable!

He dared not delay and quickly recalled the five flying swords!

"Lotus Sword and Shield!"

He gave a low shout, and five flying swords emitted a burst of white light around him!

A spiritual light flowed across the sword's blade, and sword energy surged forth, swirling rapidly around Lin Fengmian!

Five sword lights intertwined and coiled, forming a lotus-shaped shield around him that was about to bloom!

Layer upon layer of petals, strands of sword light, protecting Lin Fengmian entirely within them!

The palm strike slammed into the lotus shield—

"boom--!"

A loud bang!

The shield trembled violently, and the sword light flickered erratically!

But in the end, they managed to pull through!

The palm strike lingered on the shield for a moment before slowly dissipating.

Lin Fengmian felt a little more at ease and looked at Xiao Sheng.

Xiao Sheng stood not far away, arms crossed, a cold smile on his lips.

"Heh, you can even withstand one of my attacks?"

His tone was dismissive, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

How could a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator withstand a palm strike with 30% of my power?

It seems I underestimated Lin Fengmian.

"but……"

Before he could finish speaking, his pupils suddenly contracted!

Because the lotus shield suddenly revealed a corner!

An intensely hot aura emanated from that corner!

The heat was so intense it seemed capable of burning everything, even the surrounding air began to distort and deform!

Lin Fengmian's figure emerged from behind the shield.

His right hand was forming a strange hand seal.

In the palm of his hand, a dazzling golden light was gathering, radiating the brilliance of the midday sun!

The light grew brighter and brighter, so intense that people couldn't open their eyes!

"Great Sun Seal!"

Lin Fengmian let out a low shout and thrust out a palm!

A palm print as bright as the midday sun flew out from his palm!

The palm print was dazzlingly golden and emitted an extremely high temperature. Wherever it passed, the air was scorched and distorted, and the bluestone slabs on the ground were directly shattered!

Xiao Sheng's pupils suddenly contracted.

This palm strike actually made even a half-step Core Formation cultivator like him feel a trace of danger!

How can this kid have such a powerful move?!

He was shocked, but remained calm on the surface.

Despite saying that, Xiao Sheng wasn't particularly flustered.

He snorted coldly, lightly tapped his feet, and quickly retreated!

At the same time, he gathered spiritual energy in his hands again, preparing to unleash a defensive technique—

However, at that moment, Lin Fengmian's palm was already less than three feet away from him!

A wave of scorching heat hit him, and Xiao Sheng's hair was even slightly curled from the heat!

His face darkened, and he was about to defend himself with all his might—