Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

The newcomer glanced at Chu Linfeng, then at Princess Qingyou, and said, "Qingyou, are you alright? What in the world is going on—someone actually dares come to my Qingyou City to cause trouble?"

Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor both carefully sized up the City Lord of Qingyou City. There was a layer of faint Nether Energy around this man that gave him a hazy, indistinct feel; they couldn’t fully see through his strength. Even Chu Linfeng’s Eye of Ice and Fire couldn’t pierce it.

At the very least, he was at peak Late Stage Immortal Emperor level, perhaps even already at Demigod strength. This was a genuine powerhouse—if things weren’t handled properly, it could turn into a big battle, and neither of them wanted that.

After all, they’d come to the Netherworld this time to search for Chu Cheng and Princess Yiyi. Things were already stirring up enough noise; as long as everyone learned his name, that would be enough. There was no need to turn it into a life-and-death struggle.

"Father King, these two are incredibly strong. The Third Elder has already been wounded by them, and they even killed people from my City Lord’s Mansion. Their identities are mysterious, and they refuse to answer any questions, deliberately making things difficult for your daughter at every turn. You have to stand up for your daughter." Princess Qingyou said at this moment.

King Zhao, the City Lord of Qingyou City, cast a look at the two beside Chu Linfeng and said, "Who are you, and why are you making trouble in my Qingyou City? Do you take my Qingyou City under King Zhao to be so worthless that you can stir up trouble whenever you like? What sort of person do you think I am?"

"We bear no malice toward Qingyou City. We just came to see this selection tournament. There are too many people in Qingyou City, so we thought to visit the City Lord’s Mansion and pay our respects to the City Lord. We didn’t expect your guards to be such dogs, looking down on people and taking us for worthless riffraff they could bully at will. Naturally, they had to be taught a lesson.

Of course, if King Zhao insists on thinking we’re here just to provoke you, that’s fine too. Whatever means you have, just use them. I, Chu Linfeng, won’t take you seriously." Chu Linfeng deliberately spoke his name aloud so it would spread through the crowd—so that Chu Cheng and the others would learn where he was.

When King Zhao heard Chu Linfeng’s words, his brows furrowed slightly. "You’re called Chu Linfeng? In the Netherworld, I’ve never heard of any young man surnamed Chu with strength like yours. Who exactly are you, and what is your purpose in coming to my Qingyou City? If you don’t make it clear today, you’ll leave here but never return.

The dignity of Qingyou City cannot be trampled by the likes of you. No one has ever dared act with impudence before me. However, seeing that you two are outstanding talents, I’ll make an exception and give you one chance. You’d best know how to seize it."

"We have no particular purpose—just to watch this selection tournament. If King Zhao insists that we have some ulterior motive, then come at us however you like. This young master fears no one, including the top powerhouses of the other three factions." Chu Linfeng said solemnly.

"Good. Very good! I’ll see what skills you have that you dare be so arrogant. I haven’t personally taken action in a long time—seems many have forgotten what level the strongest of Qingyou City stands at." King Zhao said.

"Young Master, let me deal with King Zhao. I believe my strength should be on par with his. You don’t need to make a move." The Jade Immortal Emperor said.

Her voice was light, yet clearly reached King Zhao’s ears. This girl actually claimed her strength was comparable to his—that was terrifying. And she even addressed that youth as ’Young Master’; wouldn’t that mean the youth’s strength was even more formidable, his identity even more mysterious?

"I’ll personally take care of King Zhao. If you two end up injuring each other badly, that would be troublesome. I don’t want to see you hurt. Or are you worried about my safety? In this Netherworld, I haven’t put anyone in my eyes yet." Chu Linfeng said.

These words, too, reached King Zhao word for word. It was a brazen slap in the face—right in front of so many people. His old face flushed hot at once, and in his heart he’d already sentenced Chu Linfeng and the girl to death. Even if he didn’t know their identities, he would still kill them.

Meanwhile, the matter of the upcoming battle between Chu Linfeng and King Zhao was spreading rapidly through the crowd. No one knew where this mysterious youth had come from; only that his name was Chu Linfeng and his strength was terrifying. Everyone watched the two figures in the sky with intense curiosity.

The news spread like wildfire through Qingyou City—one person passed it to ten, ten to a hundred. Inns, restaurants, and teahouses were all buzzing with the story. At a small tavern, a young man and a beautiful young woman were hunched over a table, engrossed in the dishes before them.

Hearing the people in the tavern talking about this, the young man’s heart jolted. "Aunty, do you think this Chu Linfeng they’re talking about could be my dad? I feel like it’s very possible. Only my dad would have that kind of strength to stand against the top experts of the Netherworld. Should we go take a look?"

"Cheng’er, this is the Netherworld. Are you muddle-headed? The entrance between the Netherworld and the Immortal Realm has been sealed for tens of millions of years. Do you really think your father could appear here? It’s probably just some kid who doesn’t know how high the heavens are, who happens to have the same name as your father." The woman said.

"Impossible. My dad is a true peerless powerhouse. Maybe he really does have the ability to open the entrance between the Netherworld and the Immortal Realm. We can go take a look—it’s no big deal. There are still a few days left before the selection tournament anyway." The youth said.

The woman hesitated for a moment, then said, "Maybe it really is possible. Chu Lian and your mother both ascended to the Immortal Realm. Perhaps they heard that we ascended too, but couldn’t find us in the Immortal Realm, so they came looking here instead. Your father is very capable. Alright, let’s go take a look now."

They immediately stopped eating, paid the bill, and left the tavern. These two were none other than Princess Yiyi and Chu Cheng, the ones Chu Linfeng was searching for. The plan he’d devised with the Jade Immortal Emperor had worked perfectly.

At this moment, however, King Zhao had ordered Princess Qingyou and the others to leave. A clash between experts could unleash a powerful Energy Storm, and accidental injuries would be a terrible loss.

"Boy, if you truly have skill, come with me. I don’t intend for my Qingyou City to be destroyed by your and my Attack Power. The people of Qingyou City are innocent—you wouldn’t want to be some wretch cursed for a lifetime, would you?" King Zhao said.

"Lead the way. Don’t disappoint this young master." Chu Linfeng said coolly.

King Zhao’s figure flickered; with an Instant Teleportation, he vanished from the sky. Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor followed right after.

King Zhao seemed intentionally to be testing Chu Linfeng’s strength. His Instant Teleportation was extremely fast, yet Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor’s figures remained right behind him. No matter how he teleported, he couldn’t shake them off.

Only then did he truly grasp that these two were exceedingly troublesome opponents. If they joined forces against him, it might cause him great trouble.

Half an Hour later, King Zhao came to a halt. It was a desert region—dry climate, Astral Wind gusting now and then, whipping up yellow sand that filled the sky. But this place was perfectly suited for battle: desolate and uninhabited, no innocent lives would be harmed.

Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor stopped thirty meters in front of King Zhao, faces calm and breath steady as they looked at him. Chu Linfeng said, "Rest assured, this young master won’t kill you. You can go all out and use everything you have. If you can defeat this young master, then that will prove your true ability."