Chapter 2577: Appointment at the Southern Sea
Ling City.
The Demon Beasts that had surrounded the city suddenly retreated like a tide, leaving the city in jubilation as everyone breathed a sigh of relief!
The City Lord gazed into the distance, contemplating how he should personally thank Lin Feng. Without Lin Feng, Ling City might have long been destroyed. However, the city lay in ruins, with the aftermath of destruction everywhere, and countless demon beast and human corpses needing to be dealt with both outside and inside the city. With a sigh, he hurriedly began organizing the follow-up work.
Meanwhile, at the Lingxiao Sect, witnessing the retreat of the Demon Beasts left everyone in shock. By now, anyone could tell that the retreat was unequivocally the result of a battle between the strongest human powerhouses and Demon Beasts. The retreat signified the victory of the human powerhouses, and the sect erupted in cheers.
However, in a floating pavilion within the Lingxiao Sect, the Lingxiao Ancestor sat with several Elders and the Sect Master gathered around him.
"Ancestor, I believe now that the sect has navigated this crisis, we must show sincerity and personally express our gratitude. Otherwise, if that powerhouse becomes angry and takes out their rage on the sect, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
"I concur. Without this human powerhouse, our sect would still be in danger. Although we are unsure of their identity, our sect needs to demonstrate an appropriate attitude!"
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The Elders all expressed similar sentiments. Indeed, it was right to do so. Since the individual had saved the sect and helped it weather the crisis, gratitude was a necessary and respectful gesture to avoid external misjudgments of the sect!
"Ancestor, it would be best if you represented the sect personally, fully showcasing our sincerity," the Lingxiao Sect Master suggested.
Upon hearing this consensus from the Elders and the Sect Master, the Lingxiao Ancestor could only nod in agreement, saying, "Very well, let the Elders accompany me once. If we encounter him, we shall extend our thanks; if not, then so be it."
In truth, the Lingxiao Ancestor was reluctant to go. He had engaged fiercely with several Demon Venerables during the previous battle and was injured, requiring time to heal. However, circumstances now necessitated his appearance to properly represent the sect’s sincerity.
After speaking, the Lingxiao Ancestor immediately took to the skies with several Elders, gliding towards the site of the massive explosion...
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"Young man, our battle has been quite enlightening. I can say you’re the strongest human powerhouse I’ve encountered; I had never been defeated before you," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast remarked, full of admiration, towards Lin Feng.
"You’ve overpraised me. I’m not that strong; I almost got killed a few days ago," Lin Feng replied, modestly shaking his head with a wry smile.
"Oh? Is that so?" Intrigued and surprised, the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast asked upon hearing Lin Feng’s words.
"Here’s what happened..." Lin Feng told the story of his battle against the Eternal Blood Demon to the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast.
Once the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast heard Lin Feng fought and survived against the Eternal Blood Demon, his eyes widened in disbelief. He understood why Lin Feng could defeat him; such a formidable achievement was indeed enviable. The Eternal Blood Demon was a renowned Divine Venerable known for his infamy throughout the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, yet he still thrived despite countless powerhouses seeking to end him. This spoke volumes of the Eternal Blood Demon’s abilities, as one of the rare enduring legends of the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm.
"Young man, count yourself fortunate. At just over thirty years of age, you have a long road ahead. Already, few in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm can match you. As you age, they remain ageless, and I foresee you someday ascending to the legendary status of Divine Emperor, reaching that immortal realm," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast said with sincere admiration for Lin Feng. Lin Feng’s prowess was beyond verbal description, even evoking a hint of jealousy if not for their confrontation. The Beast couldn’t fathom that such a human existed.
"Actually, you misunderstand, Demon Venerable. My victory over you was purely coincidental. If I guess correctly, your true strength lies in powerful long-range combat, but you engaged me in close quarters, relinquishing your advantage. From that perspective, I gained an unfair edge," Lin Feng clarified, humbly admitting his understanding of the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast’s true capabilities focused on magical attacks rather than close combat, which he exploited for victory.
"Not at all. I didn’t concede to you. Although my form allows for powerful attacks, your speed is your asset. If I utilized my full potential, it would be challenging to hit you. Conversely, my body would face greater danger if you approached. Thus, fighting you up close wasn’t a simple decision; I was compelled to confront you head-on for self-preservation. Certainly, if someone could distract you, allowing me to unleash my full capabilities, you’d be doomed. But as things stand, your victory is entirely natural," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast candidly explained, contesting that Lin Feng had not taken advantage of him. His victory was a testament to Lin Feng’s extraordinary speed, which perfectly countered his strengths, representing genuine prowess in battle.
Upon hearing the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast’s perspective, Lin Feng nodded quietly, acknowledging that no more excuses were necessary. Today’s circumstances were particularly favorable to him; facing another adversary skilled in speed and strength might not have resulted in the same fortune.
After some hesitation, Lin Feng added, "Indeed, the battle with you was quite different from the one with the Eternal Blood Demon. The greatest distinction between Demon Venerable and Divine Venerable is the presence of a Law Domain, which the former lacks, greatly contributing to my victory today."
"That’s true. After reaching the venerable level, humans and beasts diverge in abilities. I developed spatial talents, enabling techniques like ’Thousand Miles in One Step’ and heightened spatial control. Conversely, the human Divine Venerable manifests a Law Domain, becoming the master of specific laws within it. Such abilities greatly influence combat beyond the capabilities of beasts. However, each has its strengths, and comparisons are tricky," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast reflected, providing fair insight. If matched against the Eternal Blood Demon, the battle wouldn’t resemble Lin Feng’s overwhelming victory, proving the natural checks and balances that varied strengths provide.
Lin Feng agreed with the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast’s reasoning, understanding their fundamental similarities and differing strengths upon reaching superiority.
"Young man, let’s consider ourselves to be friends across generations. My name is Heize. If you ever have the time, come to the Southern Sea, where I can introduce you to my master," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast proposed, sensing the arrival of others and deciding it was time to part ways.
"Truth be told, Brother Heize, I do plan to visit the Southern Sea soon. If it’s convenient, I would indeed seek your assistance! By the way, my name is Lin Feng, and I invite you to drink when we meet!" Lin Feng replied cheerfully at the serendipitous turn of events, looking forward to not navigating the Southern Sea blindly.
"Great, this pavilion is yours. I bid farewell for now, and let us drink merrily when we meet again! If you reach the Southern Sea, find any Demon King and tell them you’re looking for Heize; none should be unaware of me," the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast laughed heartily, transforming into a plume of black mist before gradually vanishing from Lin Feng’s sight.
Lin Feng watched the Black Nether Dragon Slaying Beast disappear with a serene smile, appreciating the unique method of spatial traversal akin to his own ’Thousand Miles in One Step.’ The powerful space attribute was indeed remarkable, and he anticipated their potential reunion at the Southern Sea with excitement.
Noticing the Lingxiao Sect members approaching, Lin Feng shook his head. Though he preferred avoiding them, leaving now would be inappropriate, so he remained seated in the floating wooden pavilion, waiting for their arrival.
The Lingxiao Ancestor and the accompanying sect members, out of respect, refrained from using Divine Sense to scrutinize Lin Feng. However, as they approached the pavilion and saw Lin Feng nonchalantly sipping tea inside, they were utterly astonished. They never imagined the one who saved the entire Lingxiao Sect and battled such a formidable figure could be such a young man...