Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Another moment of exchanging pleasantries, Xuanyuan Longteng also inquired about Ling Feng’s experiences over the past half-year.

Ling Feng recounted the same story he had previously told to Xiao Juanyun and the others to Xuanyuan Longteng, who did not doubt it, merely laughed and said, "I never would have thought you had such great luck, falling into the Blood-colored Ancient Road and unexpectedly landing in a small world."

Pausing slightly, Xuanyuan Longteng continued, "As for Milo Continent, I have heard some rumors about it, never thought they turn out to be true."

Ling Feng lifted a hand to touch his nose bridge; given Xuanyuan Longteng’s status, hearing things unknown to ordinary people seemed rather normal.

"By the way!"

Suddenly, Xuanyuan Longteng furrowed his brows and added, "If the Demon Clan finds out that you’ve returned, and yet not completely sealed, I’m afraid..."

Xuanyuan Longteng took a deep breath, his voice low and serious: "I’m afraid the Demon Clan won’t easily let you go!"

This point, Ling Feng had already mentally prepared for.

After all, the Golden Flood Dragon Young Master he had slain that day was an offspring of the Golden Demon Jiao lineage, whose status Ling Feng knew a bit about.

Especially because, he had vaguely heard that the Clan Leader of the Golden Demon Jiao was called the Golden Jiao Great Saint.

Only those with power above the Ninth Transition Realm Sixth Layer have the qualifications to be termed Great Saint!

Aside from having the Long Family from Dragon Sword Mansion as a mortal enemy, Ling Feng now also had the Golden Jiao Great Saint.

The Long Family could be suppressed by Du Yue Heaven Palace.

However, regarding the Golden Jiao Great Saint...

Afraid Du Yue Heaven Palace might also need to weigh whether they’d stand for Ling Feng.

Ling Feng, however, did not intend to lie low.

Come what may, what has to be faced will be faced; if one forever thinks their strength insufficiently powerful and continuously chooses to be low-key rather than confront it, they’ll never have a chance to be strong.

Holding steadfast, fervor within, neither arrogant nor overly proud nor self-doubting, courageously confronting all challenges and formidable enemies.

Transforming pressure into motivation is the only way to continuously surpass and fiercely climb to the Peak!

"Senior Xuanyuan, if my presence brings trouble to Du Yue Heaven Palace, I can..."

Ling Feng glanced at Xuanyuan Longteng, acknowledging that Xuanyuan Longteng had consistently cared and watched over him, beyond the scope of simple mutual benefit.

Were it just for mutual benefit, Ling Feng would not easily renounce Du Yue Heaven Palace’s protection; however, now he didn’t wish to implicate others.

"No need to discuss it further!"

Xuanyuan Longteng looked deeply at Ling Feng, solemnly stating, "Ling Feng, this seat already abandoned you once, and there won’t be a second time! Rest assured, as long as you remain at Du Yue Heaven Palace for one day, I, Xuanyuan Longteng, will protect you for one day, be it the Demon Clan or anyone else! I, Xuanyuan Longteng, will stand firm for you!"

His voice rang with strength, resonant and firm, seemingly echoing through heaven and earth.

A warm flow surged within Ling Feng’s heart; in Xuanyuan Longteng, he felt the same as with Yan Cangtian—a teacher and father-like presence.

For Ling Feng, who had lacked parental affection since childhood, this was undeniably precious.

...

Upon leaving Xuanyuan Longteng’s grand hall, Ling Feng directly returned to Lingyun Manor.

The three-month period had long since passed, the residence rights at Xuanjian Villa having automatically been withdrawn; now, Ling Feng could only stay at Lingyun Manor.

As the Alliance Hierarch of Lingyun Manor, Ling Feng’s return was undoubtedly a reassuring pill for the remaining members.

After Ling Feng’s return, Xiao Juanyun gathered all remaining members within the villa.

The vast villa now consisted of less than twenty people.

At its peak, Lingyun Alliance once expanded to encompass thousands; now, it was quite desolate.

After all, under Eastern Alliance’s oppressive rule, as members of Lingyun Alliance, they couldn’t even undertake sect missions, let alone obtain cultivation resources.

Unless one’s family had mines, who could endure?

Of course, some were deeply enchanted by Ling Feng’s personal charm, remaining steadfast in their belief that Ling Feng would return, thus persevering to this day.

For instance, the gatekeeper "Big Head," Dong Liang.

"Alliance Hierarch, many members have learned of your return and wish to rejoin Lingyun Alliance!"

Xiao Juanyun looked at Ling Feng with excitement; during the time Ling Feng was invited by Xuanyuan Longteng, numerous people came to report at Lingyun Manor; however, without Ling Feng, Xiao Juanyun temporarily couldn’t make any decisions.

"Why return now!"

Tie Yan snorted coldly, said with a stern face, "Once you’ve abandoned Lingyun Alliance, a second, third time will undoubtedly occur; such people are better left out!"

Ling Feng merely shook his head and chuckled, saying mildly, "Enough, Tie Yan. Your thinking is slightly extreme. Indeed, they weren’t sufficiently steadfast, but their reasoning does hold; under Eastern Alliance’s oppression, they simply sought to continue cultivating, what’s wrong with that?"

"I can give them a chance, but regardless of previous positions in Lingyun Alliance, they must start anew; additionally, tasks in their first month of rejoining Lingyun Alliance should see half rewards surrendered as recompense for all present, what do you think?"

Though those who once abandoned Lingyun Alliance have understandable reasons, those who remained loyal deserve to be esteemed.

Ling Feng is willing to grant opportunities yet won’t forget fair and consistent reward systems.

"Alliance Hierarch is wise!"

Everyone’s eyes brightened; their perseverance hadn’t been in vain!

"Alliance Hierarch, what’s the next step?"

Xiao Juanyun eagerly asked, with Ling Feng’s return, the once-quietening heart now reignited fervently.

Tie Yan and others also sat upright, their eyes gleaming, concentrated entirely on Ling Feng’s visage.

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

Ling Feng’s gaze flashed brightly, "Now that everyone knows I’ve returned, it’s perfect timing—I’ll directly challenge Dongfang Chun! It’s about time to fulfill this showdown delayed half a year!"

"To challenge Dongfang Chun?"

Xiao Juanyun’s eyelids twitched violently, "Alliance Hierarch, maybe reconsider? Dongfang Chun is no longer the same; he’s broken through to Saint Level!"

"Already broken through to Saint Level?"

Ling Feng smirked slightly; he had reconciled this fact mentally.

After all, half a year ago, Dongfang Chun was already able to break through, merely suppressing his realm to cultivate his cultivation technique to Great Perfection.

Now, half a year later, presumably his prowess has advanced significantly.

By contrast, Ling Feng’s current power was slightly stronger than when he initially left Du Yue Heaven Palace, but weaker than the peak experienced upon exiting Blood Road Secret Realm.

At the very least, unable to utilize Shura Power, Ling Feng felt unlikely to defeat Dongfang Chun in direct confrontation.

His sole advantage was perhaps the unpredictability brought by Creation Power’s attacks.