Xuanwu War Sovereign

Qin Feng certainly harbored hostility toward Gong Ao, and he didn’t have a good impression of Shi Xuan either.

It was a matter of mutual respect: treat someone as a great man, and they will repay you in kind.

From the very beginning, Shi Xuan had been dismissive of him, placing his bets on others instead.

The man was arrogant to a fault, and his followers were just as conceited.

Qin Feng shook his head, his response cold.

Seeing Qin Feng’s expression, Zong Wuxiang was startled for a moment before giving a bitter smile.

This time, everyone in Shi Xuan’s group had placed their bets on others and had indeed paid Qin Feng no mind!

And even now, that group of people was still hesitating!

How could that possibly convey any sincerity!

Never mind Qin Feng; even Zong Wuxiang himself felt awkward!

"Qin Feng!"

Just then, a pleasant voice called out.

Qin Feng’s expression changed as a silver-haired young woman with a stunning figure slowly approached.

Her slender, jade-like body was shrouded in a hazy silver radiance. Her beautiful hair danced about, partially obscuring her stunning face, but her jet-black, gem-like eyes were incredibly vibrant.

She shone with a spiritual and holy radiance!

The eyes of many young experts fell upon the silver-haired girl. She was tall and slender, moving with captivating grace. Her stunning, snow-white silver hair flowed down to her hips, and none could help but be drawn to her unique aura, which was like that of the Silver Moon Goddess.

Yue Ji!

Qin Feng felt a little awkward.

"Senior Sister Yue Ji!" Qin Feng said with a hollow laugh.

The young woman’s bright, almond-shaped eyes looked coldly at Qin Feng. "Junior Brother Qin Feng, you seem quite afraid of me, don’t you?"

The last time they’d met in the Sea Soul Realm, Qin Feng had fled before they could even exchange a few words. This always made the silver-haired girl suspect he had a guilty conscience!

"Of course not!" ’He flinched internally,’ but his expression remained serious. "It’s just that during the last Star Martial Arts Assembly..."

"Don’t you dare say it!" The silver-haired girl glared at Qin Feng.

Qin Feng gave a sly chuckle.

Remembering how Qin Feng had filled her head with a bunch of romance stories during the last Star Martial Arts Assembly, the silver-haired girl’s long, almond-shaped eyes blazed with a mix of shame and anger.

Nearby, some of the young experts were dumbfounded.

’Listening to their exchange, could it be that those two have some kind of history?’

Nearby, among those watching intently, the faces of two True Disciples turned ugly.

One wore a Danxia Red Robe, his eyebrows like flowing fire.

The other was dashingly handsome, his demeanor as graceful as the moon and stars.

The first was the Dou Division’s True Disciple known as the Flame God, Li Yan. The other was Zi Wu True Monarch Long Jun Nian of the Sect Leader’s Yingyue Peak.

Of Yue Ji’s many admirers and suitors, these two held the highest status.

Both had long considered Yue Ji to be their private possession.

Yue Ji’s status was extraordinary. Not only did she possess the rare Taiyin Divine Body, but she was also the Eldest Princess of the Silver Moon Race.

Many legends surrounded the Silver Moon Race, and its Silver Moon Blessing Ceremony in particular was coveted by numerous powerful martial artists.

Furthermore, the Taiyin Divine Body contained an extremely abundant supply of Pure Yin Essence. If one could engage in dual cultivation with a female cultivator who possessed it, their own power would surely advance to the next level.

A cold glint flashed in their eyes. In a flash, both of them appeared almost simultaneously at the foot of the Demon Refining Ancient Tower.

"Junior Sister Yue Ji!"

"Yue Ji!"

Seeing the two of them arrive, Zong Wuxiang, Xia You, Dong Hao, Yan Ge, and the others hurriedly bowed in greeting.

The crowd wore unreadable expressions; it was clearly common knowledge that these two were pursuing Yue Ji.

These two were True Disciples from the previous generation.

Both Li Yan and Long Jun Nian were figures they had to look up to.

Li Yan was from Yihuo Peak, a Direct Disciple of the Yihuo Peak Leader.

As a Direct Disciple of one of the Twenty-eight Peaks Leaders, such a True Disciple undoubtedly held a higher status than an ordinary one.

But Long Jun Nian’s background was even more impressive, as Yingyue Peak was the Sect Leader Peak.

He was from the Sect Leader’s direct lineage!

Seeing the sudden appearance of Long Jun Nian and Li Yan, Yue Ji furrowed her delicate brows, her expression returning to one of cool indifference.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Long!"

Li Yan smiled. "Junior Sister, you’re being too formal. Given our relationship, there’s no need for such empty pleasantries!"

After speaking, he glanced at Long Jun Nian, then at Qin Feng, his sharp, scorching gaze pressing down on him.

’A Martial Dao Great Power!’

Sensing that thread of scorching power probing deep within his True Soul, Qin Feng silently activated his True Soul, transforming it into a Yin-Yang Void to swallow and refine it.

Li Yan was slightly taken aback. To silently perform the refinement of a wisp of his True Soul Law was no small feat.

His expression grew serious. He looked at Qin Feng and said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "Junior Brother, you have quite the skill!"

"Senior Brother Li flatters me," Qin Feng replied nonchalantly.

Anger flashed across Li Yan’s face, and he let out a soft snort.

"Junior Brother Qin Feng, it seems your relationship with Junior Sister Yue Ji is quite unusual, isn’t it?" Just then, Long Jun Nian spoke up.

Qin Feng frowned and looked up. Long Jun Nian’s gaze was incredibly deep, like the endless tides in a cold pool, roiling wave after wave.

A vast power was brewing within it, one that seemed capable of shattering heaven and earth.

’A peak Martial Dao Great Power!’

’And an Ice Martial Dao Great Power who has cultivated the Ice Law, no less!’

’Looks like he’s got ill intentions!’

Qin Feng’s heart sank slightly. His mind was extremely sharp, and a single glance at the two men’s attitudes toward Yue Ji was all it took for him to understand the situation.

"Our relationship isn’t that unusual. We just happen to have some insights into the art of pill refinement and occasionally exchange notes!"

Qin Feng lied without so much as blinking.

Yue Ji shot a glance at Qin Feng with her almond-shaped eyes but didn’t expose his lie.

"Is that so?" Long Jun Nian’s gaze held a deep, hidden meaning. After a moment, he remarked, seemingly offhandedly, "Junior Brother is participating in the True Inheritance Ceremony, so your promotion to a True Disciple is all but guaranteed. But becoming a True Disciple is just the beginning. The Star Sect, with its Twenty-eight Peaks and Four Great Holy Palaces, has no shortage of True Disciples. Not every one of them is awe-inspiring, you know. There’s a hierarchy among True Disciples, after all!"

His tone was filled with arrogance.

Nearby, Li Yan’s expression flickered as he stared at Qin Feng. "Senior Brother Long is right. Not every True Disciple amounts to anything. Throughout the ages, many Inner Sect Disciples of the Star Sect have been promoted. Some get carried away by their new status and start coveting things they shouldn’t. They usually end up paying a terrible price for it!"

Hearing Li Yan and Long Jun Nian, the expressions of Zong Wuxiang and the others changed.

They looked at Qin Feng with grave expressions.

The meaning behind the two True Disciples’ words was crystal clear!

A warning and a test of pressure!

And an intention to put him in his place!

Some of the young experts watching had a hint of schadenfreude in their eyes.

Li Yan and Long Jun Nian were not to be trifled with. Both had immense backing. Li Yan was supported by Shi Xuan, the second-ranked True Disciple, while Long Jun Nian had the entire Sect Leader’s faction from Yingyue Peak behind him. If Qin Feng wasn’t careful, he could suffer an unexpectedly devastating blow.

Qin Feng replied unhurriedly, "You two worry too much. Mediocrities are mediocre precisely because their ambitions don’t match their abilities!"

A cold sneer touched Qin Feng’s lips. His gaze swept over the crowd like a bolt of cold lightning before finally landing on Long Jun Nian and Li Yan. "And I am no mediocrity!"

Without waiting for them to respond, Qin Feng continued, "I, Qin Feng, have always lived by one principle: I don’t bother anyone who doesn’t bother me. But if someone provokes me, I will pay them back a hundredfold!"

As soon as he said this, a dark look flashed across the faces of both Li Yan and Long Jun Nian. This was tantamount to a direct declaration of war.

’You want a fight? You’ve got one!’

’If you dare make an enemy of me, I will strike back a hundred times harder!’

All around, Dong Hao, Huo Lei, Zong Wuxiang, Xia You, and even some of the other True Disciples revealed shocked expressions. His response was unexpectedly forceful!

It was a clash of titans! He wasn’t giving a single inch!