As the Hidden Fog Sect's Sect Master Qian Yin personally issued an order to refute the rumors, the entire Hidden Fog Sect was in an uproar.
It was impossible for a normal person to believe these words.
Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao wanted to kill Duan Lingtian; everyone in the Hidden Fog Sect knew of this.
Even so, Duan Lingtian killing two people couldn't be considered self-defense. It was impossible for him to be innocent.
After all, Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao weren't ordinary core disciples. They were disciples of Elder Wind and Elder Thunder, two of the Hidden Fog Sect's four Highest Elders.
Normally speaking, it was impossible for Elder Wind and Elder Thunder to give up on this matter.
But now, it was clear that Elder Wind and Elder Thunder didn't plan on pursuing this matter.
"What is this situation? Is this a smokescreen? "
"A smokescreen?"
"That's right … Perhaps the sect intentionally released such news in order to make Duan Ling Tian lower his guard before making a move against him."
"I don't think that's possible. There's no need for that."
"In any case, Duan Lingtian's matter has come to an end … at the very least, it seems the Sect Master doesn't plan on pursuing this matter."
"I'm really curious. What happened after this?"
…
As everyone in the Hidden Fog Sect was discussing this, the Hidden Fog Sect's Second Elder, Wu Fengyin, also received news. His complexion changed.
Last time, when news of Duan Lingtian being an ungrateful traitor spread through the Hidden Fog Sect, he had a feeling that the entire Hidden Fog Sect was hostile to Duan Lingtian.
Thus, he wasn't worried that Duan Lingtian would hold a grudge against him because his disciple was Tu Feng.
But now, after learning the Sect Master's attitude, he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis. "Now, should I leave the sect or ask the Sect Master why the sect doesn't care about Duan Lingtian killing Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao?"
Thoughts raced through Wu Fengyin's mind. He soon made a decision.
He would go find the Sect Master!
"Sect Master."
Wu Fengyin was the Hidden Fog Sect's Second Elder. If he wanted to find the Hidden Fog Sect's Sect Master Qian Yin, he just needed to greet him.
"Second Elder? Do you need something? "
Qian Yin asked doubtfully.
"Sect Leader, why did the sect suddenly stop targeting Duan Lingtian? He killed Elder Feng and Elder Lei's beloved disciple. Could it be that Elder Feng and Elder Lei are not going to pursue this matter? "
Wu Fengyin asked straightforwardly.
"Yes."
Qian Yin nodded. "I won't pursue the matter."
"Second Elder, you came here just to ask me this?"
Qian Yin became even more puzzled. Then, as if he had thought of something, he looked at Wu Fengyin with vigilance. "Second Elder, don't tell me that you did something to Duan Lingtian before he left the sect?"
"No."
Wu Feng Yin quickly shook his head, "I wanted to do something to him, but I couldn't find an opportunity … However, my First Disciple, Tu Feng, was killed by him, so I'm worried that he will be afraid that I will seek revenge in the future, so he will act against me in advance."
"I see."
Qian Yin nodded and said indifferently, "Don't worry, as long as you don't provoke him, he probably won't do anything to you."
"Perhaps, by now, he has already forgotten about you."
"You might think that you are the Hidden Fog Sect's Second Elder, but in his eyes, I'm afraid he really doesn't care about you."
Qian Yin spoke in a roundabout manner. In truth, what he wanted to say was:
Duan Lingtian simply doesn't place you, Wu Fengyin, in his eyes.
Of course, Wu Fengyin definitely understood Qian Yin's words. He couldn't help but bitterly smile. "Sect Leader, you still haven't told me … why did Elder Feng and Elder Lei not pursue this matter?"
"Could it be … that they have already confirmed Duan Lingtian's identity and background?"
"Who is he?"
"Someone from a god emperor level influence?"
Wu Fengyin asked again.
"We don't know his identity yet."
Qian Yin shook his head.
"We don't know his identity?"
Wu Fengyin was stunned. Then, he asked in confusion, "Since we haven't confirmed that his identity isn't to be trifled with, Elder Feng and Elder Lei won't pursue this matter?"
"That shouldn't be possible, right?"
In Wu Fengyin's opinion, those two weren't easy to deal with. They were existences that wouldn't act until they saw a rabbit. It wouldn't be easy for them to compromise.
"In any case, you'll find out in the future. It doesn't matter if I tell you in advance."
Qian Yin's eyes flashed. "This decision was made by Elder Lei from the very beginning."
"Elder Lei went to Linghu City and has been waiting there all this time. He was waiting for Duan Lingtian to leave the Linghu family mansion so that he could catch him off guard and bring him back to our Hidden Fog Sect."
"If he really has a background, we will naturally let him go … if he doesn't, we will kill him to avenge Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao."
Speaking of this, Qian Yin paused for a moment before continuing, "However, plans can't keep up with changes."
"Some time ago, Elder Lei …"
After Qian Yin spoke of the news that their Hidden Fog Sect's Elder Lei heard in Linghu City, Wu Fengyin was naturally shocked. "That Duan Lingtian refined a peak divine pill?"
Although he wasn't a Divine Alchemist, he still knew what a peak divine pill was and what it meant.
"Besides his heaven-defying talent and perception, he even has such attainments in alchemy? Is he even human? "
Wu Fengyin found this inconceivable.
And now, he finally understood why Elder Lei didn't pursue the matter of Duan Lingtian killing Long Xiao, even if he wasn't sure if Duan Lingtian had some great background behind him.
Even if Duan Lingtian didn't have any background, just from what he had shown so far, it was enough to see that he had a boundless future.
For such a character, unless one really offended him and had no choice but to eliminate him by the roots, no one would be willing to become enemies with him as long as there was a chance.
Putting himself in Elder Lei's shoes, he might have made the same decision if he stood in Elder Lei's shoes.
"Sect Master is right. Perhaps he doesn't care about me at all."
Wu Fengyin bitterly smiled. He felt that he was overthinking things.
That Duan Lingtian had killed his disciple and Elder Lei's disciple. But since he didn't plan to bother with Elder Lei, how could he remember him, Wu Fengyin?
…
Duan Lingtian only heard about the Hidden Fog Sect two months later.
The Hidden Fog Sect no longer viewed him as a traitor.
Moreover, they publicly blessed him as a member of the Linghu family. The change in attitude was like the difference between heaven and earth.
"I never thought … that just refining a peak spirit level divine pill would cause Elder Lei and even the Hidden Fog Sect to cower in fear."
This was something Duan Lingtian never imagined.
Of course, now that he thought about it, it wasn't hard for him to imagine the stakes involved. The alchemy prowess he displayed was far more intimidating than his personal strength.
In terms of strength, he was comparable to an outstanding upper God King.
And in a God Emperor level influence like the Hidden Fog Sect, his strength wasn't considered much. Any random God Emperor could suppress him.
But, in terms of alchemy prowess, no one in the entire Hidden Fog Sect could compare with him.
Even if it was just refining a peak spirit level divine pill, no one in the Hidden Fog Sect could do it.
"This time, it can be said that I unintentionally planted a willow and the willow became a shade."
Duan Lingtian wasn't too happy about the Hidden Fog Sect taking the initiative to reconcile. But, to have one less enemy was still a good thing.
After all, the Hidden Fog Sect didn't have any deep enmity with him.
Everything was because of Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao.
After killing Shangguan Xiongfeng and Long Xiao, there wasn't a single person in the Hidden Fog Sect that he viewed as an enemy. This was because there wasn't a third person who had provoked him.
"Speaking of alchemy … when I return, I should find a chance to try and see if I can really refine a peak king level divine pill."
Recently, Duan Lingtian had been wholeheartedly researching alchemy in the Linghu family. When he wasn't refining pills, he would discuss alchemy with the Linghu family's chief alchemist, Lin Yan. From Lin Yan, he had gradually laid down the foundation for refining higher grade divine pills.
At the very least, he could now refine an ordinary king level divine pill.
Of course, in the process of refining a king level divine pill, he didn't pour in too much life force. This was because he was worried that he would refine another peak divine pill.
A peak spirit level divine pill was fine.
But if it was a peak king level divine pill, once news spread out, even God Emperor level influences, bandits, and wandering cultivator powerhouses wouldn't be able to sit still.
If it was a God Emperor level influence that wanted him to be a Consecrator or something, that would be fine. But, he was afraid that the wandering cultivators and bandits would take action. They would kidnap him and force him to refine divine pills. If he didn't comply, they would torture him or kill him.
Thus, Duan Lingtian kept a low profile this time.
However, his heart was still in turmoil. He was prepared to find a chance to go outside and refine a king level divine pill.
"But, I can't go out for now … even if the Hidden Fog Sect doesn't attack me, who knows if the Tianlong Clan's inner sect Elder Kuang Tianzheng is still in Linghu City.
"Once Kuang Tianzheng makes a move, as long as he isn't in the Linghu family mansion, even if the Linghu family's Heng and Huan Elders are there, it will be difficult for them to protect me."
Duan Lingtian had already learned about Kuang Tianzheng's cultivation from the Linghu family's Patriarch, Linghu Renjie. He also knew that Kuang Tianzheng was a middle God Emperor.
Moreover, he was much stronger than an ordinary middle God Emperor.
"I'll think about going out after some time … even if Kuang Tianzheng is still in Linghu City, waiting for me to come out of the Linghu family mansion, waiting for me to come out, he will definitely be impatient after waiting for several years."
When cultivating, one had no concept of time.
However, if one were to concentrate and wait for a person to come out from a certain place, it would be equivalent to counting down the seconds.
Even a God Emperor powerhouse like Kuang Tianzheng wouldn't be able to endure this torment after several years.
…
Time flew by.
Two years passed in the blink of an eye.
Whoosh!
A figure flew out from the Hidden Fog Sect's station and headed towards Skywind City.
It was one of the four Grand Elders of the Hidden Fog Sect, Elder Feng.
However, when this Elder Feng left the Hidden Fog Sect and headed to Skywind City, he had changed his clothes. His entire body was shrouded in black robes and a hood. Unless one was extremely close, it was impossible to see his appearance.
After entering Skywind City, he went straight to the Hidden Fog Academy.
But no one in the huge Hidden Fog Academy noticed him entering.
"Who are you?!"
The door to his personal dormitory was suddenly kicked open. The ten-star student, Hou Qingning, who was cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes. When he saw the black-robed person in front of him, his expression changed.
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