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

Chapter 52 Possession, Struggle for the Remnant Soul of the Underworld Emperor

The elder's words were already quite straightforward.

Guanlan Sword Mansion values Lin Feng's talent and wants to recruit him into the manor.

In the past, Lin Feng would have gladly accepted.

But now...

The bodies of the Chongyang Valley people are still warm, and their great hatred remains unavenged. How could he possibly change allegiance?

Putting aside what others would say, even Lin Feng himself couldn't accept it.

Therefore, Lin Feng rejected the offer without even thinking about it.

"I have already entered Chongyang Valley, how can I change my allegiance?"

The elder smiled and said.

"We have also investigated the matter of Chongyang Valley thoroughly."

"The sect leader, elders, and the vast majority of disciples of Chongyang Valley have all been killed. Chongyang Valley is now empty. Why do you still guard this empty gate?"

Lin Feng's expression was resolute, his eyes filled with hatred, as he spoke with conviction.

"That's precisely why I must avenge him!"

The elder, sensing Lin Feng's unwavering resolve, knew it was difficult to force him, and could only sigh and say...

"Even if the disaster at the Tomb of the Underworld Emperor is quelled, it will be difficult to settle accounts with Xuanqing Temple."

"Venerable Xuanming is a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and his strength is extraordinary. If you wish to seek revenge, it may not be so simple."

"Sigh, never mind, take some time to calm down and think it over before you speak."

After saying this, the elder did not force Lin Feng, but instead instructed the disciples beside him to take care of Lin Feng and Yun Shu as much as possible.

Lin Feng was naturally grateful for their kindness and thanked them repeatedly.

"Thank you for taking care of me!"

After everything was settled, Lin Feng's tension finally eased.

"Finally, I can get a few good nights' sleep."

Yun Shu looked at Lin Feng with a rather complicated expression.

She had heard the elder's words and Lin Feng's reply clearly, and she was quite grateful to Lin Feng.

Chongyang Valley is where she grew up, and it's already quite remarkable that Lin Feng, who has only been a disciple for a short time, still cherishes this sentiment.

Indeed, as the elder said, Venerable Xuanming's cultivation is extraordinary; how easy would it be for him to take revenge?

Lin Feng is exceptionally talented and has a promising future, so there's no need for him to dwell on the grudge against Chongyang Valley.

Thinking of this, Yun Shu couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Lin Feng".

Hearing Yun Shu call out, Lin Feng quickly turned his head.

"Cloud Fairy".

Yun Shu took out the dragon-patterned black gold that Lin Feng had given her and handed it back to Lin Feng.

"Lin Feng, joining the Guanlan Sword Clan is a tremendous opportunity for you. Your future does not lie in Chongyang Valley, so why are you so fixated on it?"

"I'm not just pretending to advise you; I genuinely believe you should join the Guanlan Sword Clan."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng remained silent for a long time.

"If I leave, how will you cope?"

Yun Shu turned her head to look into the distance. Dark clouds loomed overhead, and everything in sight was gloomy, seemingly foreshadowing Yun Shu's future.

"I am prepared to die."

"I understand that Venerable Xuanming is beyond my ability to contend with, but Venerable Xuanming is not the only one in Xuanqing Temple. If I can kill a few more people from Xuanqing Temple, it will be my wish."

After speaking, Yun Shu slowly stood up. She walked to the edge of the tent and watched the many powerful figures coming and going. She couldn't help but feel a little sad.

In Chongyang Valley, she could be considered one of the best, but in this vast world of cultivation, her talent and ability were simply not up to par.

"Ugh."

"Revenge is hopeless; I can only do my part."

Having said that, Yun Shu was about to leave. She turned around, ready to say goodbye to Lin Feng.

But before she could speak again, she was suddenly stunned by what she saw.

Black flames were seen rising in Lin Feng's eyes, his teeth were clenched, his expression was stiff, and his whole body was trembling uncontrollably, as if he had been possessed by something.

"Lin Feng!"

Yun Shu exclaimed in surprise and rushed over immediately.

She wanted to help, but had no idea how to start.

She suddenly remembered that the elder had said that the Bone-Illuminating Mirror that Lin Feng had taken was made by an avatar of the Underworld Emperor and contained the remnant soul of the Underworld Emperor.

Judging from Lin Feng's current state, it's as if he's been possessed and controlled by someone.

Could it be the remnant soul of the Underworld Emperor causing trouble?

Yun Shu was worried about Lin Feng, but she also knew that this was not something she could solve on her own. So she rushed out of the tent and shouted to the people of Guanlan Sword Mansion.

"Help! Something's happened!"

"Lin Feng is very likely to be possessed by the Underworld Emperor."

The people from Guanlan Sword Mansion were also startled when they heard this.

The elders, in particular, rushed to Lin Feng's side and, seeing his condition, immediately made their judgments.

"It is indeed the Underworld Emperor possessing my body!"

"Quick! Bring the Soul-Suppressing Pearl!"

The disciples nearby rushed out in a flurry and retrieved the Soul-Suppressing Pearl.

The elder activated the Soul-Suppressing Pearl, attempting to suppress the remnant soul of the Underworld Emperor within Lin Feng's body.

After a while, Lin Feng's condition finally improved. His body stopped trembling, but he still looked weak and his expression was unfocused.

The elders exchanged worried glances and said...

"Is there any way to drive away this remnant soul of the Underworld Emperor?"

"I am afraid..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Shu immediately knelt down in front of the elders and pleaded bitterly.

"Elders, Lin Feng only recently encountered this problem and hasn't been possessed yet. There must still be a way to save him!"

"Please, please think of something! Save him!"

The elders looked troubled and remained silent for a moment before explaining.

"Once the Netherflame enters the heart, it is very difficult to separate it by external force."

Whether he survives or not depends entirely on Lin Feng himself.

"But...his cultivation is low, only at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment. He has no chance of resisting the remnant soul of the Underworld Emperor."

"Alas, fate is cruel. He was born with a sword-wielding destiny and had a bright future, but now he has come to this end."

Several elders of the Guanlan Sword Mansion expressed the same sentiments as Xu Yuanrang had before.

If Lin Feng could join Guanlan Sword Mansion, with their resources and cultivation, he would be guaranteed to reach the Nascent Soul stage, and could expect to reach the Divine Transformation stage.

But now that the Netherflame has entered his heart, all his future prospects will probably be burned to ashes.

"Kill Lin Feng right now."

"Once he is possessed by the Underworld Emperor, the consequences will be endless and the process will be extremely painful. Killing him sooner is a kind of relief."

The elders quickly reached a consensus and prepared to help Lin Feng get rid of his predicament.

Yun Shu was unwilling to give up. She rushed to the people of Guanlan Sword Mansion and pleaded.

"Wait a minute!"

"It's not the last moment yet!"

"Perhaps, just perhaps, a miracle will happen!"

The elder of Guanlan Sword Mansion sighed and said slowly.

"There will be no miracle."

"The difference in cultivation level is too great."

Yun Shu refused to give up.

Or rather, she simply couldn't accept that Lin Feng, who was perfectly fine just moments ago, was about to die.

She held off the people from Guanlan Sword Mansion with all her might.

"Please!"