I, the Chaotic Being, began my path to enlightenment in a brothel!

Wang Long spoke each word slowly and deliberately, like a thunderclap, shaking the entire audience.

"A fight to the death?!"

Someone gasped in surprise.

In the Qingyun Sect, disciples can initiate duels to resolve their grudges. This is the simplest and most direct way, since the martial arts world has always respected the strong.

However, such duels are merely exchanges, with both sides stopping short of reaching a point of mutual understanding.

To everyone's horror, Wang Long had initiated a life-or-death battle.

This means that only one of him and Lin Feng will be able to leave the ring alive.

"Wang Long! Stop this nonsense and get out of here!" Gu Niantong's expression changed drastically, and he shouted.

But Wang Long, consumed by revenge, wouldn't listen. Looking at Lin Feng, he continued to provoke him, "Lin Feng, if you're afraid and don't dare to fight, then kneel down and kowtow three times to my sister, then roll off the mountain gate, and never appear before me again!"

As soon as these words were spoken, countless gazes were cast toward Lin Feng, some with shock, some with doubt, and some with schadenfreude.

Everyone on the field knew that Wang Long's fighting strength far surpassed Lin Feng's. Would Lin Feng dare to accept the challenge?

Unexpectedly, Lin Feng also cupped his hands towards Murong Yan and said loudly, "Sect Master, this disciple also has the same intention. Please grant my request!"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

The disciples watching looked at each other in disbelief, almost unable to believe their ears.

Wang Long proposed a life-or-death duel because he was confident and fearless, relying on his fifth-level Foundation Establishment cultivation.

But what about Lin Feng?

Although he had a slight advantage in the previous exchange, it was clear to everyone that it was only because Wang Long underestimated him.

If it really comes down to a fight to the death, how can a Foundation Establishment Stage 2 defeat a Foundation Establishment Stage 5?

Isn't that just asking for death?

"Lin Feng actually dared to agree?"

"Heh! It seems he's become even more arrogant since his dantian recovered, daring to oppose Senior Brother Wang Long. Has he forgotten how Senior Brother Wang used to utterly humiliate him?"

"Good that he agreed! It'll be a good opportunity for Senior Brother Wang to teach him a lesson and show him who the number one disciple in the inner sect really is!"

Wang Long and his gang of followers sneered and looked at Lin Feng with ill intent.

"Lin Feng, are you insane!" Elder Zhu's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly stepped forward and lowered his voice, "Take back what you said!"

However, Lin Feng seemed not to hear, maintaining his clasped-hands posture and calmly looking at Murong Yan.

Gu Niantong frowned deeply, his old eyes fixed on Lin Feng like a hawk's, a cold glint flashing in them.

He was about to speak when Murong Yan's voice rang out first—

"good!"

Murong Yan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Lin Feng and Wang Long, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

"In the path of martial arts, the greatest taboo is the inner demon."

"Since you two have formed such a grudge, if it is not resolved, inner demons will grow, and your future achievements will certainly be limited."

He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, echoing throughout the entire square: "I grant permission!"

Gu Niantong's expression changed drastically, and he said urgently, "Sect Master, this matter must not be..."

"Elder Gu!"

Murong Yan interrupted him, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"Wang Long is your disciple, and we understand your deep affection for him, but you wouldn't want to see him develop inner demons, would you?"

Gu Niantong's lips moved, but he ultimately remained silent.

He knew Murong Yan's temperament well.

This sect leader appears gentle and refined on the surface, but in reality, he is deep and thoughtful. Once he makes up his mind, no one can sway him in the slightest.

He just didn't understand why Murong Yan wanted to orchestrate this life-or-death battle.

Wang Long had just recently become engaged to Murong Xue.

Could it be... that he really thinks highly of Lin Feng?

Thinking of this, Gu Niantong's gaze fell on Lin Feng again, and the coldness in his eyes intensified.

Murong Yan stopped looking at him and turned to Lin Feng, saying gently, "Your previous cave dwelling has been prepared by my sect. You can enter it to cultivate at any time."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the disciples present changed once again.

After Lin Feng's dantian was destroyed, his cave dwelling was taken back.

Now that Murong Yan has taken the initiative to return it, the implications are self-evident.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Lin Feng lowered his eyes and cupped his hands, his face calm but inwardly sneering.

How could he not see what Murong Yan was planning?

What this sect leader valued from beginning to end was always his Chaotic Holy Body.

He was discarded like a worn-out shoe in the past because his dantian had been destroyed and he was no longer of any use.

Now that he has fully recovered his cultivation, he has put on this kind and benevolent face again, saying "This sect is very pleased" as if he had never abandoned him.

They simply wanted to use these small favors to tie him back to the Qingyun Sect's chariot.

In Murong Yan's view, Lin Feng possesses the Chaos Sacred Body, and his future prospects are limitless.

If they are properly nurtured, they might one day be able to elevate the Qingyun Sect to the ranks of top-tier sects.

As for his previous neglect and abandonment?

Just allocate more cultivation resources to him.

If Lin Feng knows what's good for him, that would be ideal.

If they don't know what's good for them...

Murong Yan didn't mind using some underhanded tactics.

As for Wang Long, although he was exceptionally talented, he was ultimately no match for Lin Feng, who possessed the Chaos Saint Body.

Moreover, Wang Long is from the same lineage as Gu Niantong, so even if he is nurtured with all his might, he will eventually have ulterior motives.

If Wang Long's life could win Lin Feng's heart, it would be worth it.

Murong Yan understood this better than anyone else.

Seeing this, Gu Niantong frowned even more deeply, his aged face etched with deep lines, and his expression shifted between light and dark.

He paused, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something more.

Unexpectedly, Murong Yan patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, left the words "Cultivate well" and then flicked his sleeves, turning into a streak of light and disappearing into the void.

The four elders exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts, and then they all mounted their escape lights and followed closely behind.

Once the five high-ranking officials' escape lights completely disappeared into the clouds, the atmosphere in the square suddenly relaxed.

Wang Long stood with his hands behind his back and slowly walked up to Lin Feng.

The two were no more than three feet apart, their eyes locked, and it seemed as if invisible sparks were crackling in the air.

"Lin Feng!" Wang Long's voice was deep and cold, filled with undisguised killing intent. "I underestimated you!"

Lin Feng smiled faintly: "Likewise!"

"Oh!"

Wang Long's lips curled into a sinister smile. He leaned closer to Lin Feng's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Don't think that just because the sect leader said a few good words for you, you can really turn things around. Tomorrow on the arena, I'll show you what it means to wish you were dead."

Lin Feng remained expressionless and replied in a low voice, "Then I'll wait and see."

Enjoy tonight!

Wang Long straightened up and said, "After all, this is your last night."

Having said that, he didn't linger and turned to leave in a hurry.

"Lin Feng, if my brother can cripple you once, he can cripple you a second time! You'll be kneeling on the ground, licking my toes!"

After saying that, Wang Qing'er glared fiercely at Lin Feng and quickly followed.

The group quickly left and disappeared from everyone's sight.