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

Everyone knew that Lin Feng's chances of winning were not high. Even though Lin Feng was a genius, it would be very difficult for him to break through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment in such a short time.

Even if Lin Feng really succeeded, he hadn't practiced many techniques, so how much of his cultivation level would he be able to unleash?

Even so, the entire Chongyang Valley still held onto a sliver of hope.

What if, what if Lin Feng really does it?

Even Xu Yuanrang was constantly muttering to himself at this moment.

"Alas, I have failed my master, I have failed my master."

"The fate of the entire sect is actually in the hands of an old man who has only been a disciple for a few days."

"The people from Xuanqing Temple will be here soon. What's the situation with Lin Feng?"

The elders nearby exchanged bewildered glances.

"The pills in the alchemy room, including many medicinal herbs that had not yet been refined, have all been absorbed by Lin Feng."

He is currently in seclusion.

"Ask Elder Song, hasn't he been protecting Lin Feng outside the alchemy room the whole time?"

The disciples understood and quickly went to find Elder Song.

When Elder Song arrived at the main hall, he looked completely bewildered when faced with the questions from the crowd.

"Lin Feng? He's not in the alchemy room. Didn't he go to the sword-forging room?"

Everyone was stunned at first, then exclaimed in surprise.

"Huh? The sword-making workshop?"

"How could someone be in seclusion in the sword-making room? There's no one there!"

At this moment, the people of Chongyang Valley realized that something was wrong.

Xu Yuanrang quickly got up and ordered his men to search for him.

The matter was of great importance, and no one dared to be negligent. They immediately began a frantic search for Lin Feng.

The result, naturally, was nothing.

"Sect Leader, we've practically turned the entire Chongyang Valley upside down, but Lin Feng seems to have vanished into thin air; we can't find him anywhere!"

Xu Yuanrang swayed slightly and almost lost his balance, but fortunately someone next to him helped him, which allowed him to barely regain his footing.

"He? Disappeared?"

Previously, everyone's expectations of Lin Feng had now turned into anger.

"I think this Lin Feng is clearly a fraud."

"He sucked up all the pills and herbs in our alchemy room! But when it came time to use them, he vanished without a trace. He's clearly just trying to scam us out of pills!"

"How laughable that we, who have cultivated for a hundred years, were deceived by a withered old man!"

Ying Wujiu watched from the side, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashing across his lips.

He didn't deliberately guide anything; public opinion had already shifted in the direction he most desired.

As long as everyone suspects that Lin Feng has run away, then no one will notice the clump of ashes in the fire pool of the sword-making room.

"Lin Feng, your death will never be known!"

At this moment, Yun Shu remained silent in the crowd.

Listening to the crowd cursing Lin Feng, her expression was extremely complicated.

At this moment, she even wondered if she had seen things wrong. Could it be that Lin Feng had really come back to scam the treasure?

Given Lin Feng's character, he wouldn't do something so despicable.

Moreover, Chongyang Valley was only annexed, not wiped out. If Lin Feng does something like this, will he still have a place to stay in Zhongzhou in the future?

No matter what Yun Shu thought, Lin Feng's disappearance was a definite fact, and she couldn't argue about it now.

All the sorrows turned into a long sigh at this moment.

"Ugh."

While the crowd was either cursing or sighing, a young Taoist boy hurriedly arrived from outside the main hall.

"Sect Leader!"

"People from Xuanqing Temple have come to our door!"

Xu Wujiu frowned, his eyes filled with astonishment and anxiety.

"Why are you here so soon?"

"They're already so impatient before the agreed-upon day has even arrived?"

Xu Yuanrang had long been mentally prepared for the impending merger of Chongyang Valley; whether it was a day earlier or a day later, it didn't really make much difference.

However, before he could discuss the specifics of the merger with the people of Xuanqing Temple, they had already come to his door.

If a fight breaks out and they lose, they will not only lose face, but they will also likely suffer losses in the distribution of benefits after the merger.

However, since the other party had already come to the door, Xu Yuanrang had no reason to refuse to see them. Helpless, he could only lead the elders to get up and greet them.

"Let's go, let's go take a look."

Led by Xu Yuanrang, the elders walked dejectedly toward the mountain gate, and soon they met the people from Xuanqing Temple.

Although Xu Yuanrang felt extremely uncomfortable, he couldn't neglect the proper etiquette, so he led everyone in bowing first before asking the question.

"Elder Liu, the appointed date hasn't arrived yet, why have you come today?"

The elder surnamed Liu acted indifferently, merely glancing at Xu Yuanrang without even returning the greeting, and his tone was filled with impatience.

"Does the agreed date really matter? You should all know very well that this battle is practically a foregone conclusion. What difference does it make if it's a day earlier or later?"

Although these words were true, they sounded extremely jarring to the ears of the people of Chongyang Valley.

This is a complete disregard for them.

Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, their emotions seemed insignificant, and they didn't dare to express them.

Seeing that everyone in Chongyang Valley remained silent, Elder Liu snorted coldly and said.

"Now that we have come to your door, if you choose to accept the challenge, then quickly send out your disciples."

"If you don't have the self-awareness to stop fighting, then don't waste time. Just complete the handover as soon as possible; it'll be better for everyone."

The outcome of the battle was not in much suspense, and Xu Yuanrang had long since given up on fighting, so he could only sigh and mutter in a low voice.

"Well, Elder Liu, come with us into the hall and let's discuss how to settle us."

The elder surnamed Liu stopped speaking and, with the people of Xuanqing Temple, followed Xu Yuanrang to the Chongyang Valley Hall.

Before Xu Yuan could offer his courtesy, the disciples of Xuanqing Temple had already taken their seats and occupied all the places.

"this!"

The people of Chongyang Valley dared not speak out against their anger.

Xu Yuanrang suppressed his dissatisfaction and spoke in an almost pleading tone.

"We old folks are already destined for this world, and we dare not ask for any more treatment. But our disciples are all quite promising, so please have mercy on them."

The elder surnamed Liu remained silent, but a young disciple stepped forward and said with a disdainful expression.

"What bullshit future? Your so-called inner disciples are nothing more than mediocre people in the eyes of our Xuanqing Temple. Are you to be pitied? If we were to let you into the inner sect, what would you be qualified to command respect?!"

The disciple's words completely ignited the pent-up emotions of the Chongyang Valley people.

Judging from his words, does this mean that after the merger of the sects, the inner disciples of Chongyang Valley will have to do odd jobs?

Yun Shu was extremely dissatisfied with the merger of Xuanqing Temple, and even cooperated with Lin Feng to kill the Taoists of Xuanqing Temple.

In her opinion, not everyone in Xuanqing Temple is a genius, so what's there to be arrogant about?

Yun Shu stepped forward and said angrily.

"Win over the masses? Why should I be convinced by you!"