Chapter 1879 - 1880: A New Beginning!
Chapter 1879 - 1880: A New Beginning!
After emerging, the first thing Ling Feng did was to find Lin Mu to inquire about Jiang Xiaofan and the others. Only then did he learn that because three of the Eight Hall Masters had died, the newly promoted disciples had not ascended to the Heavenly Realm yet but remained temporarily in the Earth Realm. They would officially ascend after the final division of the halls.Thinking it over, Jiang Xiaofan mainly focused on the Body Refinement path, while Lee Bufan was proficient in Wind and Thunder Power.
Unfortunately, after the death of Jingfeng Palace Master Zuo Feiqing, Lee Bufan’s choices seemed limited to Xuanlei Hall. However, the Body Refining Skills of Master Xuanlei were also commendable, so joining the Xuanlei Hall was feasible. This way, the two brothers didn’t have to part ways and could continue to spar and hone each other.
The two of them considered each other as rivals, and over the past year, their growth had been significant.
"Hehe, Brother Ling, do you know who ranked first in this disciple examination?"
Lin Mu squinted his eyes and asked with a smile.
"If we talk about talent, Xiao Fan and the others all have a chance at first place." Ling Feng smirked. Although Jiang Xiaofan and Lee Bufan seemed to be only Initial-stage Human Emperors, they had refined the power of the Holy Dragon Dominator Blood Pill, and their veins inherently carried a trace of Dragon Power. Also, with the Heaven and Earth Treasure protecting them, they should have few opponents below the Extreme Human Emperor level.
"They indeed are excellent, but..." Lin Mu paused before laughing, "But your mysterious friend, she’s even more amazing!"
"Huh?"
Ling Feng was slightly taken aback. "Which friend?"
"Lady Yeu Junyao!" Lin Mu’s eyes flashed with a hint of astonished spirit, "Unexpectedly, she seems even younger than you but is already in the Emperor Realm! Even the elder overseeing this examination couldn’t endure a single move from her. No, not even half a move!"
"..." Ling Feng rolled his eyes. What was this woman up to?
She’s a direct lineage disciple of the Jiuli Divine Race, participating in the entry-level selection of the East Spirit Immortal Pond?
Utterly absurd!
Ludicrous in the highest degree!
Obviously, this woman was just there for a bit of fun, aiming to take the first place just for the thrill of it, not genuinely wanting to join the East Spirit Immortal Pond.
Her background must have already caught the attention of the high-ranking members of the East Spirit Immortal Pond because her Divine Race aura was exceptionally potent and impossible to conceal. The senior elders knew they couldn’t provoke this woman and could only let her do as she pleased.
As for the ordinary disciples who were unaware of the situation, they might have thought that the East Spirit Immortal Pond had produced another super-genius, who also looked like a Heavenly Immortal fairy!
Shaking his head with a wry smile, Ling Feng glanced at Lin Mu and then asked, "By the way, how is Elder Turtle?"
"Recovering quite well." Lin Mu smiled lightly, "But in the short term, this pervert probably won’t be in the mood to peep at the female disciples bathing, haha!"
"You!"
Ling Feng rolled his eyes; Elder Turtle was good in many ways, but this particular habit indeed drew criticism.
However, given his status and strength, he could have any woman he wanted, yet he only indulged in sneaking glances. One must admit, this old man had quite the reserved side.
"Alright then, I’ll go find Xiao Fan and the others, and see what other mischief that Yeu Junyao might be up to!"
Ling Feng sighed lightly before deciding to leave.
"I’ll come too!"
Lin Mu was naturally not the type to just sit around; without another word, he followed beside Ling Feng.
Ling Feng shook his head helplessly; this guy was really wasting his excellent cultivation talent and all sorts of resources!
...
When Ling Feng and Lin Mu arrived at the Earth Realm, they saw that many people were gathered in the area of the Heavenly Mingjian Tower, as if someone was sparring and competing for the Sword Tower.
In the Earth Realm, the Mingjian Tower was a symbol of status, especially the Heavenly level Sword Tower. Achieving a top ten ranking would almost allow one to walk uninhibited in the Outer Sect.
In the past, Ling Feng also held the title of Heavenly Sword First.
Bang!
A booming sound came from within the crowd, as a shirtless young man with muscular arms sent a green-robed swordsman flying with a single punch.
The green-robed swordsman staggered back several steps before stabilizing himself, blood surging within.
"I concede!"
The shirtless youth cupped his fists and bowed to the green-robed swordsman, showing a simple and honest smile.
This person was none other than Ling Feng’s good brother, Jiang Xiaofan.
The crowd erupted in cheers and gasps.
"Wow, this guy is really strong; as a newcomer, he managed to defeat Zhu Lianshan!"
"Zhu Lianshan is the sixth Heavenly Sword ranked fighter!"
"Truly, new generations keep producing talents ever more superior!"
"..."
Praise and admiration flowed continuously. Jiang Xiaofan scratched the back of his head, seemingly still not quite used to being the center of attention.
As for Zhu Lianshan, he wore a face full of frustration, having stayed in the Outer Sect for so long with cultivation in the Ninth Layer of the Human Emperor Realm, yet unable to best a newcomer!
Thinking of this, Zhu Lianshan couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly.
Suddenly, Jiang Xiaofan focused his gaze on someone and hurriedly ran up, shouting with excitement, "Brother!"
Instantly, everyone turned to see, and it was indeed Ling Feng!
In the East Spirit Immortal Pond, perhaps you might not know any of the Top Ten Young Emperors, but Ling Feng, the legendary figure who saved the Immortal Pond, was someone everyone knew!
Because he was already a myth!
"Oh my god, it’s Young Emperor Ling Feng!"
"Damn, no wonder that kid is such a monster, turns out he’s a friend of Ling Feng. Like attracts like!"
Zhu Lianshan took a deep look at Ling Feng, remembering how Ling Feng once challenged the Heavenly Sword Ninth, and he had underestimated Ling Feng back then, thinking he surely couldn’t defeat Meng Guizang. (See "Chapter 1338: Heavenly Sword Ninth!" for details)
Yet soon after, Ling Feng countered and killed Meng Guizang, then defeated the Heavenly Sword First, leapfrogging to become an Outer Sect legend.
Now, times have changed; the current Ling Feng is already the myth of the East Spirit Immortal Pond, a figure that Zhu could only aspire to. Meanwhile, Zhu remains stagnated, stuck at Heavenly Sword Sixth.
The gap between individuals sometimes seems even greater than the gap between humans and dogs!
In an instant, all the Outer Sect Disciples simultaneously kneeled.
Outer Sect Disciples were inherently a level below Inner Sect Disciples, not to mention that Ling Feng was one of the Top Ten Young Emperors.
Although he wasn’t officially titled the chief among them, he was already the well-deserved one, the Crownless King.
"Everyone, please rise."
Ling Feng shook his head with a wry smile; sometimes being too famous was not a good thing, not quite matching his always "low-key" style.
"Wow, brother, you’re amazing!"
Jiang Xiaofan looked at Ling Feng with excitement, seemingly not expecting that within just a year, Ling Feng had reached such a status in the East Spirit Immortal Pond.
Lee Bufan also stepped forward, still as reticent, but a trace of shock and surprise could be seen in his eyes.
Ling Feng patted the shoulders of his two brothers. The one-year agreement they made back then had finally been fulfilled. Now, all three of them were Disciples of the East Spirit Immortal Pond.
However, for Xiao Fan and the others, this marked a brand new starting point, whereas for Ling Feng, it was already nearing the end.
Soon, he would head to a much broader world.
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