The Art of Chaotic Divinity

At noon, in the northern part of the city.

Following Xiao Juanyun's instructions, Ling Feng and the others arrived right on time.

By the time the Dongling Region martial practitioners, led by Ling Feng, reached the gathering point, nearly every major faction residing within the ancient city had already assembled there.

The martial practitioners of the Xijian Region still looked down on those from the Dongling Region, but with Xiao Juanyun's backing and Ling Feng's overwhelming display of strength, no one dared provoke them.

North of the ancient city lay a valley.

Powerful exotic beasts roamed throughout the valley, and over the past several days, many martial practitioners had ventured inside to explore. However, deep within the valley stood an invisible barrier. No matter what methods they tried, no one could pass through it.

That barrier was the entrance to the Great Desolation Ruins and only when it opened would anyone be able to enter the ruins. Today was the day the barrier would open on its own.

"Brother Ling, Brother Luo, you have arrived right on time."

Xiao Juanyun had clearly been waiting for them.

He walked over and greeted Ling Feng with a smile.

Ling Feng smiled faintly.

"An opportunity is waiting ahead. Naturally, we wouldn't be late."

Shi Haoxuan had spent the past few days in seclusion cultivating the Great Sun Burning Heaven Sword, so he had no idea what had happened outside.

Seeing an expert like Xiao Juanyun treating Ling Feng with such courtesy left him utterly stunned.

Back then, he had used every technique at his disposal against Xiao Juanyun and had only managed to survive three moves.

"Brother Shi."

Xiao Juanyun also nodded toward Shi Haoxuan.

For someone from the Dongling Region to reach Shi Haoxuan's level was no easy feat.

Had Ling Feng not suddenly appeared, Shi Haoxuan would undoubtedly have become a legendary figure in the history of the Dongling Region.

Because of that, Xiao Juanyun still held a measure of respect for him.

"Brother Xiao."

Shi Haoxuan returned the salute but said nothing more.

Ling Feng understood how he felt.

Shi Haoxuan had once stood at the very peak of the Dongling Region's younger generation.

After suffering repeated defeats at the hands of experts from other regions, it was only natural that his pride had taken a heavy blow.

Still, Ling Feng believed Shi Haoxuan was not someone who would remain discouraged for long.

Soon afterward, the disciples of the Floating Willow Sword Sect and Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor also arrived.

At that point, every major faction within the ancient city had gathered.

The disciples of Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor stared at Ling Feng with eyes full of hatred.

Their expressions made it seem as though they wanted nothing more than to tear him apart alive.

Ling Feng alone had reduced the prestige of Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor to a complete joke.

Ling Feng merely shrugged.

Those people had already been fortunate enough to escape with their lives that day.

If they still insisted on provoking him, he wouldn't mind sending them down to join the brothers of the Long Clan.

Among the disciples of Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor, however, there was one man who stood apart. Unlike the others, he wasn't glaring at Ling Feng. Instead, he wore a faint smile. It was the kind of smile that concealed a blade.

"So this must be the expert Mu Fenghua mentioned, the one who returned from a higher zone of Sunset Ancient City."

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. The man's aura was indeed extraordinarily powerful. Even the slightest unconscious release of pressure felt like an ancient divine mountain descending from the heavens.

Very strong. Ling Feng silently reached that conclusion.

In a direct confrontation, he probably wasn't this man's match.

Fortunately, he wasn't fighting alone.

With the Despicable Donkey and Zifeng at his side, everything would be fine as long as this Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor expert left him alone.

If the man insisted on making a move, however, the outcome remained uncertain.

"He's one of Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor's first-rate geniuses."

Xiao Juanyun lowered his voice as he spoke beside Ling Feng.

"Although he isn't quite on the level of the truly supreme geniuses, he's already touched the threshold of that realm."

"So someone this strong still isn't considered a top genius in the Xijian Region?"

Ling Feng took a slow breath.

The level of the Xijian Region truly surpassed anything the Dongling Region could imagine.

Silently, he made up his mind.

Once he gathered all five Five Emperors Seals, it would be time to leave the Dongling Region and venture into the broader world beyond.

As for the calamity at the Dongling Immortal Pool that Elder Gui had spoken of, his current strength would make no difference even if he stayed.

After all, the Dongling Immortal Pool housed countless experts, including the Three Great Half-Saints.

If even they couldn't resolve the crisis, then his presence would accomplish little.

Only after reaching the threshold of the sacred tier would he truly have the qualifications to confront that so-called great calamity.

"Well? You see now, don't you?"

At that moment, Mu Fenghua walked over.

Her strength was only around Long Tengyuan's level, so she wasn't particularly powerful. However, she was far younger than people like Long Tengyuan.

In another three to five years, her strength would grow to become possibly on par with that of Xiao Juanyun.

A woman blessed with extraordinary talent and breathtaking beauty like hers would be irresistible to almost any man. Unfortunately for her, Ling Feng had never been one to care about appearances.

Ling Feng remained completely calm as he asked, "See what?"

The other men present, including Xiao Juanyun, all showed a flicker of admiration the moment they looked at Mu Fenghua. There was no denying that she was stunning.

However, a trace of annoyance flashed across Mu Fenghua's beautiful eyes. She bit her lip and glared at Ling Feng.

"I'm talking about Han Su from Dragon Sword Heavenly Manor! I already told you that as long as you change your mind before the Great Desolation Ruins open, there's still time."

"Sorry."

"Once I make a decision, I never change it."

Ling Feng shook his head.

Whether Han Su could actually kill him was another matter entirely. Even if Han Su truly possessed that ability, Ling Feng would never sell himself to Mu Fenghua because of it.

She might treat people like commodities, but Ling Feng would never do that.

"Hmph!"

Ling Feng's attitude once again made Mu Fenghua grind her teeth in frustration. Seeing the impatience on his face only filled her with even greater anger. She felt as though Ling Feng had insulted her.

Ling Feng merely shrugged and didn't care at all. Plenty of people disliked him already and there was hardly anything special.

Finally, everyone sensed a change. The mist shrouding the valley slowly began to disperse.

From deep within the valley came a series of deep, rumbling booms. It sounded as though some ancient existence was slowly awakening.