Chapter 58: Divine Immortal Sect's Solo Show
Translator: Krukist
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Wang Feng didn't consider himself a saint, but he wasn't the type to lose his composure at the sight of a beautiful woman either. He knew that Ye Muqing's origins were extraordinary, but he couldn't suppress the emotions that seemed to stem from fate itself.
As the saying goes: "Love knows no origin; it deepens with time."
He didn't want to harbor malicious thoughts about this sprite-like girl. All he needed to know was that he was her husband, and she was his wife. That was enough.
"Husband, let's go!" Just as Wang Feng was lost in thought, a melodious voice reached his ears. He turned to see Ye Muqing looking at him playfully, her smile as refreshing as a spring breeze. At a glance, Wang Feng felt at ease.
"Alright!"
Wang Feng smiled, his eyes softening as he nodded gently.
The two walked side by side out of the bronze hall. As Wang Feng breathed in the fragrance emanating from her, he realized that his heart had gained another layer of attachment.
After leaving the bronze hall, Wang Feng expected to feel the terrifying pressure again, but to his surprise, there was none. This left him momentarily stunned.
What's going on? Wang Feng wondered as he walked forward a bit.
Boom!
When Wang Feng moved about ten meters away from Ye Muqing, the overwhelming pressure returned, causing his body to tremble and cold sweat to break out on his forehead.
He quickly returned to Ye Muqing's side, and the pressure vanished again. This strange phenomenon made Wang Feng frown deeply. He gave the adorable girl beside him a profound look but said nothing, burying his doubts deep in his heart.
Then, Wang Feng led Ye Muqing toward the outskirts of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. Deep within the ancient land, Wang Feng had lost track of time, so he didn't know if the Demon Sealing Conference had ended.
This time, with Ye Muqing by his side and without the terrifying pressure, their speed increased significantly.
Wang Feng held Ye Muqing's hand as they flew, her delightful laughter ringing in his ears. A gentle smile spread across his face.
How fortunate I am, Wang Feng thought, glancing at the sprite-like girl beside him. No matter who it is, anyone who dares to harm her will die!
A moment later, Wang Feng and Ye Muqing spotted Zhong Feng standing alone in the distance. Zhong Feng, who had been waiting for Wang Feng while using the terrifying pressure to cultivate, also noticed their arrival.
However, when Zhong Feng saw Ye Muqing beside Wang Feng, his body trembled. With just one glance, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look again.
How could such a person exist in this world? One glance nearly shattered his sword heart!
"Qing'er, this is Zhong Feng, a disciple of our Divine Immortal Sect," Wang Feng said with a smile, introducing Zhong Feng to Ye Muqing.
"Divine Immortal Sect?"
"Yes, it's a sect I founded," Wang Feng explained, noticing the surprise on her face.
"Then Qing'er is the sect master's wife?"
"Of course!"
"Giggle!"
Ye Muqing laughed again. Her laughter was infectious, and her smile was truly captivating.
"Greetings, Sect Master's Wife!"
Hearing their conversation, Zhong Feng's expression turned serious. He bowed respectfully, his demeanor even more reverent than when he addressed Wang Feng.
"Ah!"
Zhong Feng's action startled Ye Muqing, and she hid behind Wang Feng, looking at Zhong Feng with confusion, unsure why he was acting this way.
Wang Feng patted the back of Ye Muqing's hand and then glanced at Zhong Feng, shaking his head. The girl was like a blank sheet of paper, and it was precisely this purity that made her as endearing as a sprite of nature.
Zhong Feng nodded and refrained from bowing to Ye Muqing again, standing quietly to the side. However, many questions swirled in his mind.
For example, why had Wang Feng entered the depths of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods alone but returned with someone else? And why did the sect master's wife seem like an ordinary mortal, yet she could stand firm in the depths of the ancient land?
Despite his many doubts, Zhong Feng didn't ask. He knew what questions were appropriate and which were not.
"Let's go."
Wang Feng glanced at Zhong Feng and spoke solemnly.
With that, Wang Feng took Ye Muqing's hand and led the way toward the outskirts of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. Zhong Feng followed closely behind without hesitation.
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At this moment, in the Divine Arrival City square!
Silence.
A deafening silence filled the air, so quiet that even the sound of a falling needle could be heard.
All the major sect experts stared in shock at the five golden names displayed on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard. Even General Chen Lie was deeply shaken.
This Demon Sealing Conference, which was supposed to be a solo show for the empire's crown prince, Yu Fei, had turned into a solo show for the Divine Immortal Sect?
What kind of sect was this Divine Immortal Sect?
General Chen Lie gave a deep look at Ximen Chuixue and the others, who were meditating with their eyes closed. His heart was filled with both curiosity and wariness.
Just as His Majesty was preparing to take action against the major sects within the empire, such an unfathomable sect like the Divine Immortal Sect had emerged. He couldn't imagine how furious His Majesty would be when he found out.
At this moment, the five golden names on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard were: "First Place: Divine Immortal Sect's Li Hei! Second Place: Divine Immortal Sect's Mu Yunfei! Third Place: Divine Immortal Sect's Ling Feiwu! Fourth Place: Heaven Heart Sect's Li Tianxin! Fifth Place: Formless Sect's Wu Nian!"
"Gasp! The top three spots on the Demon Sealing Leaderboard have been swept by the Divine Immortal Sect?"
"Terrifying! What kind of background does this Divine Immortal Sect have?"
"Indeed, even the crown prince has been overshadowed by them!"
"Fortunately, our empire's sects still managed to secure a spot in the top five, saving some face for us."
"Who would have thought that Li Tianxin and Wu Nian from the Formless Sect would be so powerful, even surpassing the crown prince?"
The experts from the major sects murmured in shock. They didn't know that Li Tianxin and Wu Nian had already joined the Divine Immortal Sect. If they had, their shock would have been even greater.
The beautiful Daoist-robed woman from the Heaven Heart Sect was overjoyed to see Li Tianxin in the top five. However, when she saw the top three names, her face darkened.
Although her Heaven Heart Sect had no conflicts with the Divine Immortal Sect, she couldn't help but feel disdain for them. Even though three of their disciples had taken the top three spots, she believed the Divine Immortal Sect must have used some underhanded tactics.
Nearby, Elder Qin Sheng and Elder Zhu Qin of the Qin Yun Pavilion exchanged glances, their hearts equally shaken. They had expected the Divine Immortal Sect to make a name for itself this time, but they hadn't anticipated that not only were the sect's elders powerful, but their disciples were also so formidable?
While they were shocked, Elder Qin Sheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The empire was likely to face turbulent times. Sometimes, shining too brightly wasn't necessarily a good thing.
Elder Qin Sheng glanced at Ximen Chuixue and the others, who were still meditating with their eyes closed. It seemed they had already known how powerful their sect's disciples were and were confident they would take the top spots in the Demon Sealing Conference. Otherwise, why would they be so calm?
If it were any other major sect, they would have been boasting and flaunting their achievements. How could they remain so composed?
For a moment, Elder Qin Sheng grew even more curious and wary of the Divine Immortal Sect.
"General, Ling Feiwu from the Divine Immortal Sect is the sole survivor of the Ling family from Yaofeng City," a soldier whispered into General Chen Lie's ear.
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Chen Lie's body trembled, and his brows furrowed. Was the Divine Immortal Sect so reckless that they would take in a survivor of the Ling family?
As the grand general of the Radiant Sun Empire, Chen Lie was well aware of the Ling family's affairs. Anyone who knew about the Ling family avoided them like the plague, even the top sects.
But how could the Divine Immortal Sect dare to do this?
Moreover, Chen Lie knew that the son of Marquis Changlin had been killed while pursuing the Ling family's survivor. Marquis Changlin had gone to avenge his son and hadn't returned yet. Yet, here was the Ling family's survivor, appearing at the Demon Sealing Conference.
What exactly was going on?
Chen Lie's heart grew heavy with unresolved questions. He felt as if a fog was descending upon the Radiant Sun Empire.
"Do we have any more information about the Divine Immortal Sect?" Chen Lie asked in a low voice.
"Just received word. The Divine Immortal Sect recently rose to prominence in the Starry Mountain Range. Their first battle annihilated the outer region's top sect, the Lingyun Sect. Then, they participated in the Demon Sealing Conference, where their elder, Ximen Chuixue, severed the arm of Elder Gui Xiong from the Four Directions Palace."
Hearing Chen Lie's question, the soldier quickly reported.
"Do we have more detailed information?" Chen Lie's expression grew even more serious. Despite mobilizing the empire's resources, they had only uncovered this much?
The soldier shook his head.
This lack of information made Chen Lie even more wary of the Divine Immortal Sect. He knew the empire's capabilities well. If even the empire couldn't uncover their background, it spoke volumes about the sect's terrifying nature.
Most importantly, Chen Lie had a grim suspicion. Ling Feiwu's presence was closely tied to the death of Marquis Changlin's son. How could Marquis Changlin allow Ling Feiwu to participate in the Demon Sealing Conference unscathed? Yet, here she was, safe and sound.
Either Ling Feiwu had evaded Marquis Changlin's pursuit, or...
If it were any ordinary sect, Chen Lie wouldn't be so troubled. With a wave of his hand, the empire's army could easily crush a sect. But the Divine Immortal Sect's background was unknown, and their power was unfathomable. It wasn't easy to act against them.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
At that moment, the sound of rushing wind echoed through the skies above Divine Arrival City. The experts on the high platform looked up to see the returning prodigies from the Demon Sealing Grounds. Leading them was the empire's crown prince, Yu Fei.
Ling Feiwu and the others were also among them, but they trailed at the back, not standing with the main group.
As soon as these prodigies appeared in the Divine Arrival City square, they saw the massive floating leaderboard. The five golden names nearly blinded them.
When Crown Prince Yu Fei saw the leaderboard, his expression darkened, and a chilling aura emanated from him, causing the prodigies beside him to tremble involuntarily.
But they understood why the crown prince was so upset. They, too, were in disbelief. They had thought the crown prince would undoubtedly take first place, but the Divine Immortal Sect had swept the top three spots!
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