Chapter 2172 - 2173: The Battle That Came Too Late! (Three Updates)
Even Mu Qianxue, who was leaning against the rooftop, indifferent to practicing Sword Dao, felt a sense of realization as she watched Ling Feng perform swordsmanship. The initial impatience transformed into shock.
"This feeling, this realm of unification with the Dao..."
Mu Qianxue thought that Ling Feng increasingly resembled that person. Perhaps Ling Feng’s cultivation realm was insignificant, yet, in a certain way, he truly could compete with Mu Qianxue’s fiancé!
After a long half hour, everyone gradually awakened.
Ling Feng was not impatient but patiently waited.
The longer the moment of realization, the greater the reward. The strength improvement of these elites from Lingyun Alliance only benefits the development of the entire alliance. Otherwise, he will inevitably leave one day, and once he departs, wouldn’t it fall back into decline again?
This is not a scenario Ling Feng wishes to see.
"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch!"
"Alliance Hierarch, thank you so much! My Sword Force finally broke through!"
"I feel like I’ve grasped something, it seems... seems like the rudiments of the Sword Domain!"
One elite after another showed expressions of shock, deeply realizing the benefits that Ling Feng’s previous display of swordsmanship provided them.
Finally, Xiao Juanyun awoke, letting out a clear cry, an astonishing Sword Qi erupting within him.
𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
His Sword Dao Realm finally broke through.
Sword Domain, successfully condensed!
With this, he was no longer a weakling, but a true strong figure, comparable to the Ten Strongest.
With the formation of the Sword Domain, even though there was still a gap in cultivation realm, it was sufficient for him to challenge across levels, even surpass levels instantly!
"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch!"
Xiao Juanyun knelt on one knee, directly bowing before Ling Feng, too excited to know what to say, merely bowing to Ling Feng, expressing his deep gratitude and excitement.
"Between brothers, why so formal?"
Ling Feng supported Xiao Juanyun, his gaze sweeping across everyone, "From today onwards, everyone present here shall be my brothers! You numbered eighteen, from this moment on, you are the eighteen Hall Masters of Lingyun Alliance, united in glory, united in loss!"
"Yes, Alliance Hierarch!"
The eighteen elites, no, eighteen Hall Masters, simultaneously roared thunderously, penetrating clouds and tearing the sky, shaking above the Nine Heavens.
Following this, Ling Feng provided targeted guidance based on the weaknesses and strengths previously exposed by each person.
Although unable to use the Emperor’s Eye Weakness Perception ability, Ling Feng was already a master among masters in terms of vision and insight.
It was precisely by standing on the shoulders of giants that his level far exceeded his peers.
"Your swordsmanship is good, but it’s lacking flexibility; I’ll teach you a movement technique..."
"Your sword, though seemingly vigorous, is actually too rigid and prone to breaking; I’ll teach you power skills..."
"I’ll teach you the Blade Attachment Secret Technique..."
"I’ll teach you..."
All morning, Ling Feng was busy guiding the elites, and in the afternoon, he refined a batch of elixirs and distributed them quickly, striving to ensure they could grow in the shortest time possible.
Lingyun Alliance currently lacks, essentially, time.
Soon, the first batch of members requesting to return to Lingyun Alliance arrived at Lingyun Manor, expanding the alliance’s size to a hundred members.
Yet still, many maintained a wait-and-see attitude.
After all, although Ling Feng has returned, rumors say he is still cursed and sealed by the Demon Clan. Can such a Ling Feng truly lead Lingyun Alliance to rise?
Many are doubtful about this.
...
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Eastern Alliance, a storm was brewing.
"Challenge Senior Brother Dongfang? Anytime, anywhere? Who does he think he is?"
Several Hall Masters of Eastern Alliance gathered in the great hall, staying for several hours.
Their expressions grew uglier, especially Guan Shanyue, who seemed to have swallowed a fly, furrowing his brow, slamming the table, and cursing, "This Ling Feng is excessively arrogant!"
Last evening, a Lingyun Alliance disciple delivered a challenge letter, and upon receiving it, the five Hall Masters gathered in the great hall, nearly staying for an entire day.
Although there was long-standing agreement for a duel between Ling Feng and Dongfang Chun, to date, Dongfang Chun has already advanced to Saint Level, escalating his status from Inner Sect True Disciple to Inner Elder.
Now, Dongfang Chun could already stand shoulder to shoulder with those veteran Elders, even potentially becoming the Vice Palace Master of Du Yue Heaven Palace in the future.
Ling Feng dares to challenge Dongfang Chun, brazenly uttering such bold words.
Finally, Dongfang Chun showed up late, concluding a seclusion exceeding a month.
Though having just ascended to Saint Level, consolidating the realm in seclusion was expected.
However, upon hearing news of Ling Feng’s return, he chose to emerge early.
"Senior Brother Dongfang!"
Though Dongfang Chun has become an Elder, the Hall Masters of Eastern Alliance still preferred addressing him as Senior Brother Dongfang.
"That Ling Feng is back again?"
No joy or sorrow on Dongfang Chun’s face; he had reached a higher level and for a long time lost interest in bothering with Lingyun Alliance matters.
Despite Lingyun Alliance’s sustained struggle under pressure, bitterly holding on, it left a trace of discomfort within him.
"Yes, Senior Brother Dongfang."
The first Hall Master Jiaan Guangyi handed the challenge letter to Dongfang Chun, his hands trembling slightly.
He already sensed Dongfang Chun’s inevitable fury upon reading the challenge letter.
Indeed, after reading the letter, it immediately crumbled into dust, scattering all over.
"Such arrogant words!"
Dongfang Chun’s eyes shone coldly, "I want to see just how capable you are!"
"Senior Brother Dongfang, even if Ling Feng preserved some strength, he’s at best half a cripple, his cultivation seems sealed, but his swordsmanship is quite sharp!"
Guan Shanyue, who had witnessed Ling Feng’s swordsmanship, gritted his teeth.
Gongshu Liang calmly analyzed, "His sword is too fast; neither Junior Brother Guan nor I can keep up with our eye power."
"Is that so?"
Dongfang Chun took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, then raised three fingers, coldly stating, "Guangyi, draft a reply to Ling Feng, three days later, at the center of Du Yue Heaven Palace’s Martial Arts Arena, I want Lingyun Alliance removed!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Dongfang!"
Jiaan Guangyi nodded heavily, the long-awaited battle arriving, even his heart held a thread of excitement: Has this battle finally come!