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Chapter 168: Arriving on the Eagle
The punishment finally dissipated. Several peaks and palaces vanished into the ground. It was unknown how many disciples and elders had perished in their own tribulations.
The Jiuzhou Gathering Conference had turned into a hell on earth. This was unprecedented.
The dead left no corpses behind; they were all reduced to ashes.
At the moment the punishment faded, the Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect and the Law Elder surrounded Lin Feng from both sides. Their eyes were filled with fury, wishing they could tear Lin Feng to pieces.
The Azure Cloud Sect's illustrious reputation was now at risk of being questioned and ridiculed.
Lin Feng's Vital Energy had recovered significantly, and his physical injuries had also healed considerably. Meanwhile, Lin Miaomiao, nourished by the Earth Qi, had returned to her peak state—Initial Stage of Enlightenment, Foundation.
Yet even if they both reached their peak conditions, before the two elders of Azure Cloud Sect, they were still like ants. The only difference was that Lin Feng possessed a cauldron that could withstand any powerful Walker's strike without shattering.
Lin Feng tightly grasped the Blood Devouring Cauldron as if it were a lifeline. Inside, Magenta lay quietly, already unconscious. Lin Feng dared not glance inside the cauldron.
The Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect said, "What a Cultist you are, killing so many heroes of our race. If you do not die today, where is the righteousness?"
"If you want to fight, then do it quickly. Can you stop being so long-winded?" Lin Feng replied coldly, feeling weary even of throwing a few sarcastic remarks.
"What a sharp-tongued one."
As the Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect finished speaking, a Dust Whisk appeared in his hand. With a wave of his right hand, the Dust Whisk sent out countless threads like fine rain, covering Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao.
Lin Miaomiao immediately released all her Vital Energy, creating a barrier to withstand the anomaly of Solitary Moon City.
The Dust Threads, sharp as needles, pierced through Lin Miaomiao's Desert Mirage at the moment of contact, then entwined around Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao like creeping vines.
There were too many Dust Threads. The Blood Devouring Cauldron could not hold them back. Together with Lin Feng, they were tightly bound by the Dust Threads.
The Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect chanted incantations. The Dust Threads began to tighten, and Lin Feng felt an irresistible force constricting his body.
Lin Feng's bones cracked, and his Internal Organs suffered severe damage. He gritted his teeth in silence, allowing blood to flow from his mouth.
At that moment, a White Shadow flashed and landed in front of Lin Miaomiao; it was He Rongsheng.
He Rongsheng knelt before the Elder Butler and said, "Elder, this has nothing to do with Lin Miaomiao. Please spare her."
"She harmed so many innocent lives during her tribulation. That is enough for her to die a thousand times. Step aside," the Elder Butler reprimanded.
He Rongsheng stood up, spreading his arms to shield Lin Miaomiao. "Elder, if you wish to kill Lin Miaomiao today, then you must first kill me."
"Preposterous."
The Elder Butler scolded again, unable to help but glance at Qingyun Sect Leader Helan Mountain.
After pondering for a moment, Helan Mountain said, "This girl has a kind heart and was misled by the Cultist. Given that she possesses a rare Ethereal Body among mortals, let us bind her for now and later hand her over to Lin Bai for disposal. Lin Bai will provide everyone with a fair resolution."
"Yes."
Elder Butler did not release Lin Miaomiao; he simply allowed He Rongsheng to carry the bound Lin Miaomiao away.
"Let go of me."
Lin Miaomiao shouted in anger, struggling to break free from the Dust Threads binding her.
He Rongsheng advised, "Lin Miaomiao, whether he is a Cultist or not, he will undoubtedly die today. Can't you see that? I'm saving you."
"I don't want your help. Let me go back to Lin Feng."
"No matter what you say, I won't let you go."
No matter how furious Lin Miaomiao became, even ignoring her insults towards him, He Rongsheng carried her away from the scene.
Lin Feng looked around; shadows surrounded him. Even his closest Miaomiao was gone, leaving him feeling somewhat despondent. However, no matter what, it was best that Miaomiao could survive.
"What are your true intentions this time, Demon Clan?" Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect asked sternly.
The Dust Threads on Lin Feng tightened further, causing his bones to intertwine painfully, with parts of his body becoming deformed. Yet Lin Feng merely gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain as if being torn apart.
"You’re still holding strong; let's see how long you can last."
Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect completed the incantation and continued to unleash his power.
Without the Blood Devouring Cauldron to defend him, Lin Feng stood no chance against a Master Realm cultivator. No matter how strong his physical body was, it could not withstand the absolute might that surpassed his cultivation level.
"To leave this world like this, I am unwilling."
With his final thought, Lin Feng coughed up a mouthful of blood, his vision darkening as he fainted.
The Elder Butler of Qingyun sneered, "Aren't you supposed to be invincible in body? Just an ant, easily crushed."
Lin Feng's defeat of He Rongsheng had already left a thorn in the Elder Steward's heart. Now that he had summoned his senior brother's treasured sword, it was a tremendous humiliation. Seizing the opportunity to punish Lin Feng, he intended to make him suffer greatly. Once dead, he could claim Lin Feng's Shoushan Bronze Cauldron.
"Senior Brother of the Sect Master, he has fainted," the Elder Steward reported respectfully to Helan Mountain.
"Good that he has fainted," Helan Mountain replied with satisfaction. "Lock this Cultist in the forbidden area. When he wakes up, continue to interrogate him about the demons' purpose here. We need to find out how many demons have infiltrated Gaojing."
"Understood."
Just as the Elder Steward was about to take Lin Feng away, Cold Rain appeared and blocked his path. "This is Gaojing. Previously, the Second Demon General caused chaos here, and now a Cultist has harmed many innocent disciples at the Jiu Zhou Gathering. This person must be taken back by my Dusi Mansion for questioning."
The Elder Steward glared at Cold Rain, frustration evident on his face as he whispered, "Do you even know which sect you come from? Who taught you your cultivation?"
"I am the Governor of Gaojing. All matters concerning Gaojing fall under my jurisdiction; I can act first and report later. Is there anything Elder Xu does not understand?" Cold Rain replied calmly.
"You... traitorous scum..."
The Elder Steward of the Qingyun Sect felt a surge of anger in his chest. He never expected that a cultivator nurtured by the Azure Cloud Sect would one day turn against them.
The Azure Cloud Sect Enforcer Elder approached slowly, his expression stern. "Cold Rain, do you think everyone in Gaojing fears you? You're just a junior girl; do you really believe you can defeat both of us?"
Facing the two of them, Cold Rain showed no fear and calmly replied, "I am the Governor of Gaojing, and I only uphold the Rule of Law. I will pursue any violations of the Rule of Law. As for the consequences of my limitations, as long as I do my best, I have nothing to regret."
"Two old fools bullying a young junior—don't you feel ashamed?"
Meng Ji, the Third Divine General, stepped forward. He hailed from the Divine General Manor and was also a Divine General of Gaojing. Today, he appeared with dual identities.
"Two against two is just right," Cold Rain said lightly.
"How arrogant! Are the younger generations so reckless nowadays?" The Azure Cloud Sect Enforcer Elder was furious, his Vital Energy surging as he prepared to strike.
In the shadows, the First Demon General and Second Demon General stood side by side, observing the tense standoff among several Grandmaster-level cultivators. They found the scene quite entertaining.
Today's events had far exceeded their initial plans. Their original strategy was to have Meng Han enter the finals of the Martial Examination and then use him as a catalyst to trigger a devastating attack to eliminate the Martial Emperor.
With Meng Han eliminated early, the First Demon General had to change tactics, creating chaos and preparing to seize an opportunity amidst the turmoil. Unexpectedly, this mess had become increasingly complicated, evolving into a struggle among the three largest factions in Gaojing.
"What a show," the First Demon General couldn't help but chuckle.
The powerful Walker at the Grandmaster level was about to make a move when a sharp eagle's cry echoed through the air. The sound was piercing and loud.
Even the Grandmaster-level Walker felt a painful throb in their eardrums. Meanwhile, the Fate Realization Walkers, without the protection of their elders, bled from their ears due to the intensity of the sound.
The eagle loomed large, blocking out the clouds and moonlight. Its massive shadow enveloped everyone present.
On the back of the eagle sat a man dressed in white, known as the Refined Man.
With a flap of its wings, the eagle stirred up a hurricane that soared thousands of feet high. The wind swept across the area, unstoppable. Even the four members of Cold Rain dared not approach and retreated to avoid it.
"Nine-Tiered Fierce Beasts," said the Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect in a deep voice.
The Nine-Tiered Fierce Beasts represented the highest rank among beastkind. Their true power was terrifying. Some claimed they could rival a Grandmaster-level Walker, while others believed their strength surpassed that of a Master Realm Walker.
The eagle gradually descended and landed beside Lin Feng. The Refined Man on its back became visible to everyone. With a wave of his hand, the Dust Threads entangling Lin Feng transformed into dust and fell to the ground.
The Refined Man smiled slightly and said, "Fourth Disciple, I have come to take you home."
With that, he gently embraced the bloodied Lin Feng and leaped onto the back of the eagle. Just as they were about to take off, a blinding beam of light shot up from the back mountain of Azure Cloud Sect into the sky. The entire Azure Cloud Mountain Range trembled violently. A tremendous force, like a seven-colored rainbow, enveloped the entire Azure Cloud Sect.
"The Azure Cloud Sect Mountain Protecting Formation. It is said that this formation can withstand an attack from a Sage. Who is this person to trigger the activation of the Azure Cloud Sect Mountain Protecting Formation?"
The crowd was restless, each person fidgeting in their seat.
Refined Man gazed at the rainbow overhead and said calmly, "It seems we need to fight again before we can leave. Black, Fourth Disciple, you better pay attention."
The eagle nodded and screeched at Refined Man, appearing quite tame now, unlike the fierce Nine-Tiered Beasts from earlier.
Refined Man turned to Helan Mountain, Martial Emperor, and Li Jing. "Who will go first? Or shall we all attack together?"
"Bold fool."
Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect felt a surge of anger as he saw this person directly provoke Sovereign Brother. He knew this individual was extraordinary and did not dare to underestimate him. He immediately dispersed all his cultivation.
The Vital Energy from the ground surged wildly toward Elder Butler, forming a massive vortex. Elder Steward of Qingyun Sect once again summoned his Dust Whisk. (To be continued...)
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