After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Feng quickly blended into the crowd.
Countless Cosmic Sector-states gathered in groups of twos and threes, each with their own circle. With Lin Feng's original identity, it was naturally impossible for him to enter the strongest circle in Shiluo Prefecture, but now, it was more than enough. Lin Feng's identity was so precious that he was already at the top of the pyramid among all the Cosmic Sector-states present.
This could be seen from the number of Cosmic Sector-states who came to make friends with him.
Many peak Cosmic Sector-states came forward to greet him, not feeling embarrassed at all.
Lin Feng greeted them one by one with a smile, and even Lin Zhan beside him raised his head, feeling very proud. Many surrounding martial artists looked over and whispered with envy, reverence, and other gazes, but not everyone had the "right" to come forward and greet him.
"By the way, do you know Jin Ji from Hanfei Prefecture?" Lin Feng asked curiously.
His memory of the grey-clothed youth was still fresh in his mind. He felt that he was even more terrifying than the strongest Cosmic Sector-state martial artist in Shiluo Prefecture, Gui Gu. These Shiluo Prefecture powerhouses were all knowledgeable and experienced, so perhaps they would know some information about him.
"Jin Ji?" Everyone was startled, and in an instant, it was as if time had stopped, and it became quiet.
Lin Feng exclaimed softly, but he felt that something was wrong. His eyes flashed, and he saw that everyone's eyes were focused on Shi Zhixin, as if …
What was the relationship between the two of them?
"Why are you all looking at me? I don't even know him!" Shi Zhixin said coquettishly, her little face blushing.
Seeing Shi Zhixin deny it, Lin Feng was even more curious. With such an expression and reaction, who would believe that Shi Zhixin did not know Jin Ji? However, when he looked at the crowd and saw Shi Zhixin's expression, they all stuttered and refused to speak, as if they didn't want to be the first to offend this' Young Miss'. Hua Wei even winked at him, implying something.
The atmosphere became extremely strange, and there was an indescribable feeling.
"Alright, pretend I didn't ask." Lin Feng smiled indifferently, but there was no point in getting to the bottom of it. His eyes flashed, and Lin Feng immediately changed the topic, "How is the process of the Vermillion Bird Challenge?" He had been in the Kingdom of Maru all this time, so he really didn't know anything about the Vermillion Bird Challenge.
Even in the Refining Master Competition, he had to ask Wang Mu to know a thing or two.
But even if he didn't know, everyone else definitely knew.
"The process is actually very simple. You can do whatever you want." Gui Gu immediately opened his mouth and spoke. He tactfully changed the topic and threw the awkwardness from earlier to the back of his mind.
Free play?
Lin Feng felt a little incredulous.
The preliminaries of the Vermilion Bird Challenge Competition were one after another with rules and regulations. But when it came to the main competition, how could it be so bizarre?
"Actually, Lin Feng, you don't have to care too much about this. In fact, the Vermillion Bird Challenge Competition is not a competition of strength. You can treat it as a … trial." Hua Yidao continued, "If it's really a competition of strength, there's no need to hold the preliminaries at all. It's purely a waste of time."
Lin Feng nodded. That was indeed the case.
The 'elites' that were selected through the preliminaries were mostly Cosmic Sector-state Stage 1 to Stage 3.
In the preliminaries, no one could stop them. But here, they had to face Cosmic Sector-state Stage 8, Stage 9, and even peak Cosmic Sector-state existences.
How could they compete?
"In this Land of Miracles, there are countless secrets, treasures, luck, and fate. Everything exists." Hua Yidao said slowly, "How much each martial artist can obtain depends on their own fortune. Simply put, there are three types of existences in the Land of Miracles. They are Ancient Ruins, Trial Halls, and Ancient Forbidden Grounds."
"I'd like to hear more." Lin Feng's eyes flashed.
Hua Yidao nodded and patiently explained, "Among the three types, Ancient Ruins are the least dangerous. There are usually some natural treasures and even Xiantian treasures. There are also some special cultivation grounds that can allow a martial artist's strength to increase by leaps and bounds. In this Land of Miracles, the number of Ancient Ruins is the highest. "
Lin Feng's eyes lit up. He had some thoughts in his mind.
"As for the Trial Halls, there are 'trials' set up by Saints and Sacred Kings. The danger level is medium, and it's not easy to pass through safely. But once you pass the trial, you have the chance to become a disciple of a Saint or Sacred King. If you score high in the trial, it's common to directly become a disciple."
So that was it.
No wonder there were rounds of preliminaries and layers of selection.
Lin Feng nodded. At this moment, he suddenly understood. The Trial Halls were actually a way for Saints to choose their disciples.
Choosing a disciple naturally wasn't based on strength. Instead, it was based on talent. It didn't matter if one's strength was slightly weaker. It also didn't matter if one didn't obtain anything in the Ancient Ruins. As long as one's talent was good enough, one could enter the Trial Halls and be chosen by a Saint or Sacred King. Then, one would become a phoenix!
One's future was bright!
In the future, it would only be a matter of time before he became a Saint.
"Ancient Forbidden Grounds … I heard that this year, an Ancient Forbidden Ground will open?" Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
"Yes, it's the Sparrow King Prison." Hua Yidao's eyes were deep. "In the Land of Miracles, an Ancient Forbidden Ground will send out a sign in advance. It's a rare occurrence that happens once in ten thousand years. This is the signal that a martial artist will become a Saint. But in the Land of Miracles, there isn't only one Ancient Forbidden Ground. In the past, it would only open after a martial artist touches it. And the most dangerous one is the Ancient Forbidden Ground! "
Lin Feng's heart was moved. He finally understood a little about the Vermillion Bird Challenge.
Indeed, as Hua Yidao said, the Ancient Forbidden Ground was the most dangerous. But there was always a chance. The more dangerous a place was —
The greater the opportunity!
How could an Ancient Forbidden Ground be ordinary?
"In the past, only martial artists who touched it by chance could enter the Ancient Forbidden Ground. But this time, everyone can enter the Sparrow King Prison." Hua Yidao's eyes flashed brightly. "Becoming a Saint is the dream of every Star Sector-level martial artist. Even if they lose their lives, they will have no regrets."
"As long as they can safely pass through the Sparrow King Prison, they will definitely become a Saint!"
"And even if they can't become a Saint, the opportunities in the Sparrow King Prison are thousands of times better than the Ancient Ruins!"
"This is a rare opportunity that only comes once in ten thousand years!"
Hua Yidao's words were firm and sonorous.
Not only him, but everyone's eyes were shining brightly.
Who didn't want to become a Saint?
Lin Feng knew very well that there was a saying in the Dou Ling World —
Everyone below the Saint Realm was an ant!
Only the Saint Realm was the ruler of the Dou Ling World!
…
Time passed by slowly.
At this moment, there were more and more martial artists in the Land of Miracles.
There was not much time left before the Vermilion Bird Challenge Competition officially began. Lin Feng had learned a lot of useful information from chatting with the cultivators of Shiluo Prefecture. In addition to the structure of the Land of Miracles and the process of the previous Vermillion Bird Challenge, he had even heard a little about the cultivators from the various prefectures participating in this year's competition.
Liu Rufeng from Huangguan County, Fei Yan from Jing Hua County, Yin Sanniang from Kuangren County …
Each and every one of them was an outstanding and famous figure in their respective counties.
"These are all martial artists who have been famous for a long time." Hua Yidao's eyes shone brightly as he said seriously, "There are also many rising stars who came aggressively. Although they are not as famous as these martial artists, their strength … is probably unfathomable and difficult to estimate." Then, Hua Yidao smiled meaningfully. "For example, you, Lin Feng."
"Me?" Lin Feng smiled but did not answer.
Hua Yidao's eyes flashed as he continued, "For example, Miss Zhixin and Jin Ji, who you mentioned just now, are all outstanding martial artists. Lin Feng, you must remember the one who is recognized as the strongest among them." Hua Yidao's eyes flashed as he said in a deep voice, "Thousand Mountain County's Thousand Love Emperor."
"Thousand Love Emperor," Lin Feng's eyes shone as he softly muttered this neutral name. He did not know whether it was a man or a woman.
"Like Miss Zhixin, she belongs to the Gemini Constellation of the Twelve Royal Dao Constellations. She just turned eighteen this year." Hua Yidao's expression was serious. "She is known as the Star Sector-level martial artist who is most likely to pass the Sparrow King Prison and become a Saint in this Vermilion Bird Challenge Competition!"
Lin Feng nodded as he firmly remembered it in his heart.
For Hua Yidao to give such an evaluation, she was definitely not an ordinary person.
Thousand Love Emperor …
"As expected, the Vermilion Bird Challenge Competition is really interesting." Lin Feng's lips curled into a smile as he clenched his fists.
Instead of being afraid, he laughed as his blood boiled.
It was interesting because there were opponents!
While they were talking —
"Boom!" In the sky, a bright red flame rose and instantly enveloped the sky.
A strange scene suddenly appeared. It was like a signal, a message. Along with the release of an intense fire element, a shocking aura instantly descended. It was violent and terrifying. Pa! Pa! Pa! Behind him, the light door leading to the Land of Miracles was completely shut and locked.
Lin Feng's heart trembled slightly as he immediately looked at the void.
The feeling was very clear!
"It's the aura of a Saint." Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly. He was not affected at all.
To him, the pressure of a Saint no longer had any effect. In the Thousand Snake Cave, he had sparred with Senior Glenoid Scale from time to time.
He had long since adapted to this kind of pressure.
"Boom!" Like a ball of flame exploding, the aura was shocking.
In mid-air, a man dressed in red appeared in a split second. He had an imposing aura that was neither angry nor intimidating as he looked down on everyone. That pair of bright and resplendent eyes emitted boundless power, just like the stars in the sky. As his gaze swept across, everyone immediately knelt down on one knee.
"Greetings, King Yan!" Qi Liang's voice sounded. Lin Feng also knelt down on one knee like everyone else. This was the etiquette of the Dou Ling World, the 'respect' for a Saint.
King Yan!
This name was too familiar.
Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly as he stared at the flame-like man in mid-air. His heart was unsettled.
He was the King of the Vermilion Bird Continent!
When he first stepped into the Vermilion Bird Continent, he had already heard of this name. He did not expect to see it with his own eyes today. In the short span of a few years, he had gone from being an outsider who knew nothing to being an outsider, to now …
He was also a peak Cosmic Sector-level existence.
In time, he would definitely become a Saint, just like 'him' in front of him!
Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly. He was full of confidence.
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