Chapter 901 - 693: Testing the Waters
Beast Hall.
"You two, tell me why this Lin Feng dares to provoke me with words?"
Sitting on the lavish chair, the Beast Celestial King asked in confusion, and his somewhat sullen expression indicated that he was not in a good mood.
Since becoming the Celestial King of the Pure Land, for decades, the Beast Celestial King had never suffered such a great loss, nor had many dared to mock him like this.
Those with the courage to mock him are beings at the level of an Emperor.
For a King to dare to challenge him, it was unheard of.
After the apostles' debut, Lin Feng officially became "Celestial King Hua," the unprecedented Thirteenth Celestial King of the Pure Land.
And celestial kings don't have similar "newbie" protection periods like apostles do.
After the debut, the Beast Celestial King wanted to make a move against Lin Feng, but at the time, with many celestial kings present, it wasn't convenient to act. Moreover, Lin Feng's inexplicable confidence and fearless attitude made him somewhat apprehensive.
The Twelve Celestial Kings are indeed lawless, reckless madmen, but they are not mindless fools.
Those who grow into Emperors are exceptionally smart people.
After becoming "Celestial King Hua," the Beast Celestial King could clearly feel that Lin Feng's aura had undergone a dramatic change.
This was not a change caused by an identity shift but a difference in mentality.
If the strength is insufficient, an identity shift is meaningless.
At the first meeting, facing his peering and threats, Lin Feng clearly showed apprehension and fear, but just now he was brazen enough to directly mock him.
That kind of confidence and assurance was definitely not feigned.
No King would dare to so impersonally mock an Emperor.
The Beast Celestial King couldn't understand why Lin Feng dared to be so arrogant, was it because of the backing of Celestial King Hai?
But between celestial kings, grievances are not easily intervened by other celestial kings.
This is an unspoken rule.
Could it be because of that Spirit Medium?
The power of the Celestial Chart demon beast Sha Mi is indeed strong. That Sand Control ability is indeed troublesome.
To kill Sha Mi is not that easy. Even if successful, it would likely cost a few Emperor-level rare collections.
His Emperor-level demon beasts are transformed by Secret Skills from Demon Spirit Masters, their combat strength inferior to their peers; otherwise, the Earth Chart's Magma Giant would not be easily killed by a single "Elemental Power Jade" even if it couldn't defeat Sha Mi.
Opposite the Beast Celestial King, two figures stood side by side, facing the inquiry, Sugita Onijiro and a red-haired woman bowed slightly, exchanging a glance in silent understanding.
After a moment of silence, Sugita Onijiro looked at the red-haired woman with a slight raise of his eyebrow, his eyes carrying a hint of plea.
He was defeated by Lin Feng, and at this moment, it was better to remain low-key and silent.
The red-haired woman gave a helpless smile, looked up at the Beast Celestial King, and spoke respectfully, "Lin Feng has the Substitute Soul Technique and Life Soul Transformation, making his combat system near perfect. Naturally, his strength does not rival the Beast Celestial King, but wishing to escape is not without hope. Besides, he has the 'Illusion' Soul Technique, and with three divine-level soul techniques working together, killing him is not easy. Furthermore, with the Spirit Medium's support, perhaps this is his confidence."
"Is that so?"
The Beast Celestial King murmured, indeed what the apostle said made some sense, but surely the truth is not that simple.
Lin Feng must have other cards unknown to him.
Divine-level Soul Skills are indeed extremely rare.
A Demon Spirit Master possessing three divine-level Soul Skills, even if these soul skills belong to two demon spirits, is a rarity worldwide.
At least he had never encountered such a situation.
But in the final analysis, divine-level Soul Skills are just soul skills; in the face of absolute strength, they can only let Lin Feng struggle for a while, unable to change the outcome of the battle.
Divine-level Soul Skills definitely aren't the reason Lin Feng dares to mock him; the Spirit Medium can't be either.
Sha Mi is indeed powerful, but the Spirit Medium is the apostle of the Spirit Celestial King.
If he were to clash with Lin Feng, the Spirit Celestial King might not necessarily let the Spirit Medium intervene, and other celestial kings might step in to prevent it.
At least the Wind Celestial King would take action.
Therefore, none of these are the true reasons for Lin Feng's arrogance.
"Should we have someone probe?"
The red-haired woman inquired.
In the Pure Land, many apostles are eager for the position of celestial king, but only three truly qualify to compete for the position.
For fifty years, the Pure Land's celestial king count maintained at twelve.
An apostle wishing to become a celestial king can only replace one.
But the Twelve Celestial Kings are all Emperors, and not ordinary Emperors, replacing them is not so easy.
Now, The Twelve Celestial Kings became Thirteen Celestial Kings.
And the new Thirteenth Celestial King is not an Emperor.
Previously there was no opportunity, but now the opportunity is here, those three must have already begun to stir.
"Yes, you can tell those three apostles, let them not worry too much, even if they can't defeat Lin Feng, I can assure their safety."
The Beast Celestial King said indifferently.
The position of celestial king is not merely a title, an identity, and Lin Feng would not find it easy to secure this position.
"Okay."
The red-haired woman responded.
The Beast Celestial King did not recognize Lin Feng as Celestial King Hua, obviously not acknowledging Lin Feng's strength.
"The Evil Karmic Demon Dragon that can undergo Star Mist Transformation, such a rare collection is extremely rare."
The Beast Celestial King's eyes flashed with brilliance.
The Evil Karmic Demon Dragon was originally his favorite collection, and now that it can undergo Star Mist Transformation, it equates to adding a talent skill.
Most importantly, the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon can directly attach to a person's body, equivalent to the presence of an Illusion Beast, increasing its rarity to a higher level.
"That Lifebound Demon Spirit is interesting, a Dragon Type demon spirit?"
Recalling Lin Feng's demonization appearance, the Beast Celestial King speculated in his heart.
Just based on appearance, it was impossible to judge the specific demon spirit, but it was undoubtedly extraordinary.
The never-seen-before Ten-tailed Dragon Fish, the Evil Karmic Demon Dragon capable of Star Mist Transformation, and that mysterious Dragon Type demon spirit, such a precious collection; how could he bear to let Lin Feng go?
"Then we will take our leave."
Leaving the Beast Hall, half an hour later, in a corner of a tavern in the Suspended City, the red-haired woman and Sugita Onijiro found their target, a towering man in a black outfit, standing tall at two meters.
The man had close-cropped green hair, copper skin, and exaggerated muscle lines; his name was Baruch, an apostle of the Fate Celestial King.
Baruch possesses the strength of a Martial Emperor, and as a Demon Spirit Master, his strength reached the Upper Rank Spirit King.
Among the three apostles capable of competing for the celestial king position, his strength is not the strongest, but as an Emperor with the most impulsive personality, he was most suitable to probe Lin Feng's reality.
"Baruch," the red-haired woman greeted.
"What are you here for?" Baruch put down the wine glass and looked at the two with some surprise.
He had no interactions with these two.
The relationship between Fate Celestial King and Beast Celestial King wasn't very amicable either.
As a therapist, Fate Celestial King has always disapproved of the Beast Celestial King's inhumane secret skills.
Sugita Onijiro chuckled, "Do you have any thoughts about 'Celestial King Hua'?"
The Beast Celestial King could directly call Lin Feng's name, but Sugita Onijiro dared not.
At least not openly.
"You want me to go against 'Celestial King Hua'?" Baruch slightly frowned and asked directly.
Although impulsive and straightforward, he was not foolish; he immediately understood the purpose of these two seeking him out.
Indeed, he wanted to challenge 'Celestial King Hua' and gain the position of the Thirteenth Celestial King, but he had concerns.
Even though Lin Feng was not an Emperor, he dared to directly mock the Beast Celestial King, dismissing him entirely.
Challenging the position of celestial king carries the risk of death, with numerous examples to support this.
If he were to die, the Fate Celestial King wouldn't have much reaction, let alone trouble Lin Feng.
One must have the realization of death when challenging a celestial king.
"Yes." Sugita Onijiro nodded, without denying, as there was no need to.
Being a Martial Emperor, Baruch's strength far exceeds his. If he were to lie, regardless of whether Baruch succeeds in challenging Lin Feng, he'd face repercussions afterwards and could even be at risk of being killed.
Under Baruch's scrutiny, Sugita Onijiro smiled, "The Beast Celestial King wanted me to tell you, if you have thoughts of the celestial king position, you need not worry; he can guarantee your safety."
Upon hearing this, Baruch maintained a calm expression, without much reaction, before speaking after a dozen seconds, "Alright."
This statement brought a hint of a smile to Sugita Onijiro and the woman.
They were right; with the Beast Celestial King's backing and no threat of death, Baruch couldn't pass such a rare opportunity.