I, a centenarian, sweep through the gates of immortality.

Chongyang Valley.

Fengyan Palace.

The elders of each peak and the core disciples gathered together, yet remained silent.

Unlike when Lin Feng left a few days ago, the atmosphere in Fengyan Hall now, besides being oppressive, was filled with even more despair.

The disciples who were originally busy all became idle, or more accurately, they had no interest in being busy.

"Everyone witnessed the battle at Qingfeng Valley; the difference in strength is self-evident."

The one who broke the silence first was, as always, Xu Yuanrang, the sect leader.

Even so, the people below remained silent.

Xu Yuanrang could understand, and as the sect leader, his mood was even heavier than others. However, as the sect leader, he still had to find a way out for his fellow disciples and all the other disciples.

The hall was silent, and Xu Yuanrang spoke as if to himself.

"We have no chance of winning the battles to come."

"All of us disciples, and even those of us who are teachers, should ask ourselves honestly: even if we personally stepped in, it would be futile and would only make us a bigger laughingstock."

"I've thought it over. Since what's done is done and there's no going back, I should do my best to secure a good future for everyone."

"Those who wish to join Xuanqing Temple, please stay."

"I will speak with Xuanqing Temple in my capacity as the head of Chongyang Valley, and do everything possible to ensure that everyone retains their status and does not perish."

"If you're an elder, remain an elder; if you're an inner disciple, remain an inner disciple."

"Those who do not wish to stay, please state your intentions. I have some influence in the cultivation world, and if you are willing to leave, I will certainly make sure you have a good future."

"Alright, everyone, let's say whether you're going to stay or leave?"

After Xu Yuanrang finished speaking, the scene remained silent. Clearly, this decision would be extremely difficult for most people to make.

Keep?

Even if Xu Yuan sent someone to negotiate and try to maintain their position, how could their status and treatment remain unchanged as the losing side? To put it bluntly, it was just about maintaining face for both sides.

go?

Even with Xu Yuanrang's influence, they would likely not receive many resources from other sects as outsiders.

Moreover, since everyone grew up and cultivated in Chongyang Valley, they have deep feelings for each other. How could they make a decision so quickly?

"Ugh."

Inside the main hall, sighs and lamentations continued.

But no one answered.

Just as the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive, making everyone unable to lift their heads, a young disciple from the outer sect rushed in in a panic.

"Sect Leader!"

"They're here! They're here!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuanrang felt a chill run down his spine and said...

"Are they from Xuanqing Temple coming to challenge us? It's not even the agreed time yet, are they already so impatient?"

After catching his breath, the boy waved his hands repeatedly.

"No! No! It's Mr. Lin, Mr. Lin."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Lin Feng?"

When Lin Feng was mentioned, a hint of surprise and resentment flashed across Xu Yuanrang's brows.

"Is he still alive?"

For Lin Feng's safety, Yun Shu did not tell anyone about Lin Feng's situation after killing the people from Xuanqing Temple.

Therefore, apart from Yun Shu, no one in the entire hall knew that Lin Feng was still alive.

"What's he coming back for?"

After pondering for a long time, Xu Yuanrang gave instructions to his subordinates.

"Go to the alchemy room and prepare some pills to send to Lin Feng."

Xu Yuanrang released Lin Feng out of good intentions. He instinctively assumed that Lin Feng had returned because he had run out of pills and had managed to survive.

Chongyang Valley is already in dire straits and is about to be annexed. There is no point in keeping Lin Feng here. It would be better to send him some pills and let him leave.

Everyone else shared this view.

"Alas, what a pity, what a pity."

"If we had discovered a genius like Lin Feng earlier, even just a few years earlier, we probably wouldn't be in such a passive position."

Everyone sighed repeatedly, but only Yun Shu knew that Lin Feng's return was probably to deal with the challenge from Xuanqing Temple.

Yun Shu didn't think Lin Feng could win, nor did she want him to get into trouble, so she stood up and said.

"I'll go prepare the elixir."

Originally, Yun Shu wouldn't have needed to do this, but now that the sect is in chaos, the elders have tacitly agreed.

Yun Shu bowed and was about to leave.

However, at that moment, an old yet powerful voice rang out.

"I did not come for the elixir."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with doubt.

"Is that Lin Feng's voice?"

"Such vitality indicates a cultivation level of at least seven levels!"

"Could Lin Feng really have leveled up so quickly?"

Shocked and confused, everyone stood up and looked out of the hall.

Before long, Lin Feng arrived slowly.

At this moment, Lin Feng, although still an old man, no longer looked like he was about to die. His gait and expression were full of vitality, and even his appearance had become much younger.

What surprised everyone the most was that Lin Feng's cultivation had actually reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining!

He is only one step away from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

It should be noted that everyone present witnessed Lin Feng entering Chongyang Valley.

From the day Lin Feng entered the valley until now, it has been less than half a month.

Half a month later, the Qi Refining Great Perfection?

This isn't just genius, this is monster!

The crowd involuntarily moved closer to Lin Feng. A group of elders surrounded Lin Feng, looking him up and down as if they had seen a ghost.

"You? You really are Lin Feng?"

"How did you cultivate? You reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining in just half a month?"

"My goodness, even the legendary powerful beings probably couldn't match your speed!"

Seeing everyone's shock, Lin Feng roughly guessed that Yun Shu had not reported what had happened in the past few days.

Since that's the case, Lin Feng didn't explain further. He simply cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd and said calmly.

"Thank you for the compliment."

Xu Yuanrang stepped forward, and the people around him quickly made way for him.

As their eyes met, Xu Yuanrang felt an immense sense of peace.

It is the culmination of a century of history.

It also reflects confidence in one's own abilities.

"call."

After a long silence, Xu Yuanrang took a deep breath.

"Lin Feng, you should know what happened. Coming back at this time will not do you any good."

Lin Feng smiled and replied, "If everything is about seeking benefits, then what's the point of cultivation?"

"Although I have not been cultivating for long, I have already taken Chongyang Valley as the starting point of my path to immortality."

"Now that someone wants to destroy it, how can I sit idly by?"

"Moreover, I have received kindness from you all, and I should repay it."

Lin Feng had made his motives very clear, and Xu Yuanrang understood them completely.

But what matters is always the result.

"Lin Feng, your progress is rapid, but do you know who you're facing next? Are you confident you can win?"

Lin Feng was also quite composed.

Give me the resources, and I can win!