Chapter 593 Shedding the Mortal Coil, But Leaving Room for Dessert
Lin Feng used his divine sense and quickly understood why Rong Xian thought in such a manner.
Within her chest was a unique heart unlike anything possessed by ordinary cultivators.
It was a mysterious treasure bestowed upon her by the heavens.
Although it had robbed her of her eyesight, it had granted her something far more extraordinary in return.
Her special heart could perceive the value and essence of all things.
It could distinguish truth from falsehood, greatness from mediocrity, and potential from worthlessness.
To Rong Xian, appearances meant very little.
She could not see handsome faces, magnificent palaces, or dazzling treasures.
What she perceived instead were the invisible qualities hidden beneath the surface.
The purity of a person’s soul, the depth of their talent, the strength of their destiny, and the grandeur of their Dao.
Because of this, she had long become indifferent to superficial matters.
However, the moment her special heart came into contact with Lin Feng’s presence, she had been completely shaken.
She had never encountered such a person before.
His Dao was vast and boundless like the endless heavens.
His destiny was immeasurable. His talent surpassed all logic and common sense.
Even the aura surrounding him felt like an endless ocean that could swallow worlds.
To Rong Xian’s special heart, Lin Feng was akin to a supreme treasure beyond comparison.
No.
Even calling him a treasure was an insult.
He was more like a walking embodiment of perfection.
Thus, after carefully weighing everything, she had arrived at a simple conclusion.
If she were to choose a Dao companion in this lifetime, there could only be one person.
Lin Feng.
Nobody else even came close.
Naturally, Lin Feng learned all of this with a single sweep of his divine sense.
"Sigh... being too handsome is truly a burden."
Lin Feng rubbed his chin inwardly.
"Not only am I peerless in appearance, but my talent, cultivation, and Dao are also perfect. No wonder this girl made such a decision."
He almost nodded in agreement with his own thoughts.
"Being this outstanding is really an unfair advantage."
After all, even it had long since given up trying to argue with its shameless host.
Looking at Rong Xian’s sincere expression, Lin Feng could not help but smile.
She was not acting out of impulse. Nor was she blinded by emotions.
Her decision had been made after carefully judging everything with her special heart.
In a way, she had probably evaluated him more accurately than anyone else present.
Seeing the determination in her face, Lin Feng eventually nodded.
"Very well."
The simple words immediately caused Rong Xian’s delicate body to tremble.
A brilliant smile blossomed upon her face.
"Thank you, Senior Feng Lin."
Although her voice remained calm, everyone could hear the joy hidden within it.
The spectators exploded into discussion.
"What?! Senior Feng Lin agreed!"
"Miss Rong Xian’s luck is truly heaven-defying!"
"Luck? This isn’t luck! Didn’t you see the masterpiece she created? She earned this opportunity herself!"
The entire venue became lively.
Many of the younger geniuses looked at Rong Xian with envy.
Others looked at her with admiration.
Nobody questioned her qualifications anymore.
After witnessing her astonishing painting and her incredible talent, everyone understood that she was no ordinary woman.
She deserved the opportunity she had received.
One elderly cultivator stroked his beard and sighed.
"Miss Rong Xian is truly wise. Receiving a gift from Senior Feng Lin is already a blessing that countless people can only dream of. But becoming his disciple and learning directly from him? That is a fortune that could change her entire destiny."
His companions immediately nodded.
"Indeed."
"I would gladly exchange a hundred years of cultivation for such an opportunity."
"A hundred years? I would exchange a thousand!"
"Hahaha! As if Senior Feng Lin would choose you."
The crowd burst into laughter.
Meanwhile, several young female cultivators stared at Rong Xian with eyes filled with envy.
"I wish I could take her place."
"Who doesn’t?"
"Senior Feng Lin is handsome beyond compare. His bearing is unmatched. His attainments are unfathomable. Any woman would dream of standing beside him."
"Miss Rong Xian truly reached the heavens in a single step."
More and more voices echoed throughout the venue.
The discussions spread like wildfire.
Before long, everyone present was talking about Rong Xian’s incredible fortune.
Yet despite all the envy, there was very little jealousy.
After all, everyone had witnessed her efforts.
They had seen her create a masterpiece despite being blind.
They had watched her endure countless doubts and accusations without complaint.
She had earned her victory through her own strength.
She deserved every bit of praise she received.
At the center of it all stood Rong Xian.
She could hear the countless voices surrounding her.
The admiration. The envy. The praise. Yet none of it mattered to her.
Her beautiful face carried only a gentle smile.
Her hands carefully held the painting she had created.
For the first time in many years, her heart felt light.
All the hardships she had suffered because of her blindness.
All the ridicule. All the loneliness. All the obstacles.
At this moment, they suddenly seemed insignificant.
Because today, she had proven herself before the world.
And more importantly...
She had gained the acknowledgment of the person her special heart respected more than anyone else.
As the cheers continued to rise and joy filled the venue, the grand painting event finally came to an end.
It would become a story spoken of for many years to come.
The story of the blind painting genius Rong Xian.
And the day she caught the attention of the legendary Senior Feng Lin.
Afterward, a grand feast was held in honor of Miss Rong Xian and all the participants who had taken part in the painting event.
The vast banquet hall was decorated magnificently, and countless tables were filled with spiritual delicacies, rare fruits, and fine wines gathered from across the region.
Naturally, there were consolation prizes for the most outstanding participants.
The young genius who had painted the majestic dragon received a precious cultivation resource, while the talented swordsman whose painting concealed profound sword techniques was rewarded with a rare sword manual.
Several other notable painters also received generous rewards from the organizers, earning the admiration of the crowd.
Even so, everyone knew that these rewards were merely secondary.
The true star of the event was Rong Xian.
Her masterpiece had surpassed all expectations and left a deep impression on every cultivator present.
More importantly, she had gained something infinitely more valuable than any treasure or cultivation resource.
She had become Lin Feng’s disciple.
The moment this news spread throughout the banquet, countless gazes filled with envy were directed toward the beautiful blind woman.
Some envied her talent. Some envied her luck. Others envied her destiny.
After all, opportunities to come under the guidance of someone like Lin Feng simply did not exist for ordinary people.
As the feast continued, cups were raised one after another.
Laughter echoed through the hall.
Cultivators exchanged stories of their adventures.
The younger generation discussed the painting competition with excitement while the older experts debated Dao and cultivation.
The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.
Even Rong Xian found herself constantly surrounded by people wishing to congratulate her.
Yet amidst all the celebration, there was one person who remained strangely quiet.
Lin Feng.
Seated at the highest position of honor, he occasionally smiled and responded to the guests, but most of his attention was elsewhere.
Nobody noticed the subtle change in his eyes.
After all this time, he finally decided to reconnect with a group of people he had not spoken to in quite a while.
The fellow owners of the countless Multiverses.
The beings who stood at the pinnacle of countless realities.
Without attracting anyone’s attention, Lin Feng slowly released his divine sense.
His consciousness expanded beyond the banquet hall.
Beyond the city. Beyond the world itself. Space trembled silently.
Layers upon layers of reality unfolded before him like pages of an endless book.
His divine sense pierced through dimensions, crossed the boundaries separating universes, and traveled through the endless void that existed between multiverses.
But for Lin Feng, who possessed authority over an entire multiverse, such obstacles were insignificant.
His divine sense continued forward.
Crack!
A tiny opening appeared between the countless multiversal layers.
Lin Feng immediately established a connection.
The next moment...
BANG!
An overwhelming flood of divine senses surged toward him from the other side.
It was as if countless suns had exploded directly inside his mind.
"Finally!"
"That brat is back!"
"Hahaha! I knew he wasn’t dead yet!"
"Someone stop that drunkard from shouting!"
"Move aside! Let me talk to him first!"
The moment the connection was established, the divine senses of countless multiverse owners rushed toward him at once.
Each of them possessed power capable of creating and destroying endless universes with a thought.
The combined pressure was enough to make even reality itself collapse.
Although Lin Feng was absurdly powerful, he was still caught completely off guard.
His face twitched.
A sharp headache immediately assaulted his mind.
The wine cup in his hand nearly shattered.