Pa! Lin Feng instantly appeared.
The light in front of his eyes disappeared, and he slowly regained consciousness.
His surroundings were filled with bright colors, but there were countless sighs of regret and sorrow.
Looking over, he saw groups of cultivators being "teleported" out. The half a year long qualification round had finally come to an end. Some people were happy, while others were sad. These cultivators who were teleported out at the last moment were undoubtedly the saddest, because many of them were only missing a few battle stars.
But all their efforts were for naught.
"Pa!" Clenching his right hand, Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
The battle star robe in front of him had already disappeared. Unlike the other cultivators, the thin metal piece that allowed him to enter the battle zone was still there, because he had passed the qualification round. This thin metal piece was not only the proof to enter the battle zone, but it was also a mark unique to each participant, and it recorded their detailed information.
Including star crystals and treasures, they would all be distributed through this.
He slowly stepped out.
Around him were lonely faces. A hundred years of hard work had turned into endless regret.
If they wanted to participate again, they would have to wait another hundred years.
Easier said than done!
"Here." Lin Feng stepped out of the tunnel.
He handed the thin metal piece in his hand to the staff member.
Around him, there were envious gazes. Looking at the battle star on Lin Feng's chest, they sighed and thought that their luck was too bad. Even a mere One Star Battle General was able to pass the qualifying round. What about them? At the last moment, they were still one step away.
It was just one step, but the difference in the result was like heaven and earth.
…
"Whew ~" Lin Feng let out a long breath.
Slowly walking out of the Qianluo Temple, he felt relaxed.
After entering the battle zone, he had not rested for even half a minute. Especially during the "journey" in the desert, he had spent it amidst endless slaughter. His mind had always been tense. Adding on the aftereffects of suddenly fusing with the Firmament Star Eye, his mind had become extremely tired.
At this moment, he was finally free.
"It's time to go back and report the good news. Yumo must be worried about the result." Lin Feng smiled.
Now, his relationship with Yumo was quite good.
Although they were not as close as siblings, at the very least, they were already very good friends.
"With Brother Wan's strength, it shouldn't be a problem for him to pass the qualifying round."
"I wonder if he has been 'grounded'?"
With a carefree smile, Lin Feng felt rather relaxed.
Wan Mochou could be considered as' unlucky '. Originally, she wanted to escape from the' restraints' of her family and come to the Vermilion Bird Continent with him. However, she didn't get to enjoy her 'freedom' for long before she was once again restrained and lost her freedom.
However, this sort of 'restriction' was truly enviable.
A Saint-level master was something that many people could only dream of …
"Pa!" Opening the Star Crystal Table, there was quite a lot of information. Wan Mochou, Yumo, Li Hao, Master Yan Qing … and even Jing Youyou. Most of them were concerned about him, asking if he had passed the qualifying round. Lin Feng smiled and replied to them one by one.
Very quickly …
After replying, Lin Feng smiled bitterly.
Communication devices were indeed useful, but sometimes they were quite troublesome.
"Brother Wan hasn't replied. He should be cultivating." Lin Feng nodded. "I'll go back to my family first."
He originally wanted to meet up with Wan Mochou, but he didn't have much freedom now.
Smiling, Lin Feng walked forward. However, he suddenly stopped.
In front of him was a man dressed in coarse hemp clothes.
"Greetings, benefactor." The man bowed slightly, holding two babies in his arms.
"You've been waiting for me here?" Lin Feng was slightly surprised.
The man in front of him was the downtrodden man he had 'rescued' outside the Qianluo Temple that day. Now, he looked a little better than before. At least his complexion was good, and he was no longer half-naked. Although there was still a faint trace of worry between his brows, his eyes were much brighter.
The downtrodden man bowed. "Of course, I'll keep my promise."
Lin Feng's eyes lit up. He suddenly remembered.
Before he left that day, the downtrodden man, Guan Zhong, had asked for his name and residence …
"After I finish my business, I'll follow you and be your servant for life." Lin Feng couldn't help but smile when he recalled what Guan Zhong had said that day. "You don't have to do that. I only helped you for the two babies. I don't want anything in return."
Guan Zhong's eyes lit up. He didn't say anything and knelt on one knee.
"A real man keeps his word." Guan Zhong's face was as hard as steel. He didn't hesitate at all.
However, this caused Lin Feng to be stunned and put in a difficult position.
One could tell what kind of person he was just by looking at his appearance.
This Guan Zhong was obviously a stubborn person.
That day, Young Master Luo Qing was willing to pay a higher price, but Guan Zhong wasn't moved at all.
Now, he had been waiting for him outside the Qianluo Temple for a long time just to keep his promise. It was obvious that …
This person was very principled.
Lin Feng frowned slightly, feeling hesitant.
He looked over and saw the two babies. Their life auras were still weak, but they were much calmer than the last time he saw them. It was obvious that the 100 star crystals he gave Guan Zhong had been used to treat the two babies. However …
It was just a temporary solution.
"Since I've helped, I'll help until the end." Lin Feng's eyes flashed. He couldn't bear to do it.
Looking at the two babies and Guan Zhong, he was reminded of his father. Back then, he had no choice but to take him and his younger brother into a desperate situation.
Wasn't Guan Zhong in the same situation now?
"Get up," Lin Feng said softly.
Guan Zhong's voice was firm. "Benefactor, please fulfill my wish."
"I still need a steward in my residence. Would you be willing to do it?" Lin Feng smiled.
Guan Zhong bowed. "Greetings, Young Master."
…
…
Lin clan.
"Very good, very good." Lin Zhen laughed heartily and said happily.
"Congratulations, Clan Leader. Double happiness." Lin Yan stroked his long beard and smiled kindly.
The two of them raised their cups and drank happily. They were in a good mood.
"Not only did we reach a tiered sales agreement with the Luo Chamber of Commerce for the 'Clear Cloud Chain', but now, the number of people from the Lin clan who qualified for the Vermilion Bird Challenge has reached a new high!" Lin Zhen's eyes shone brightly. He felt refreshed.
"I didn't expect the Clear Cloud Brothel to be caught by the Lin clan in the end." Lin Yan smiled.
Lin Zhen smiled. "The Clear Cloud Brothel's model is based on the strong. All the resources are used to nurture the strong of the current generation. It's like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. If a true peak Star Sector-level can be produced because of this, it's understandable. This model is also excellent. However, in the Qianluo District, it's a bit of a desperate gamble. "
"Each generation prospers and the next rises and falls." Lin Yan shook his head and sighed. "The Clear Cloud Brothel is really stubborn."
Lin Zhen's eyes flashed. "Clans have their laws and sects have their rules. It's unavoidable."
Lin Yan nodded. He deeply agreed.
It was the same for clans. They all had their own shortcomings.
They only believed in the bloodline inheritance and their own people. How many talents had they lost because of this?
"Alright, what's the point of saying all this." Lin Zhen's eyes flashed, and he laughed loudly. "Come, Yan Lao. We're not going home until we're drunk tonight. Let's relax for a while. When the list for the qualifiers is out, we'll be busy again! "
"Since the Patriarch has given the order, how would this old man dare to disobey?" Lin Yan picked up the wine cup and drank it in one gulp.
…
The qualifiers ended with a bang.
Every clan was happy and every clan was sad, but no one knew about it.
As the most famous competition in the Vermilion Bird Region, the Vermilion Bird Challenge Competition not only reflected the strength of each clan's "martial power" but also the strength of the clan's status in the next hundred years. The land of the Nine Provinces was only so big. Every day, countless people were born and grew up.
To the people of the Nine Provinces, one thing they couldn't do was choose a faction to join. This was very important.
Whether it was a sect, a clan, or a merchant association, there were very few martial artists who were all alone.
At this time, the strength of each clan in each region was the focus of attention.
Different from the "prefectures" outside of the Nine Provinces, each large region and central region didn't allow any fighting. There was no such thing as fighting because you didn't like me. Of course, this was on the surface. No one knew about it in the dark.
For example, a few nameless martial artists died in the Qianluo Region today. Who would know? Who would care?
Where there was light, there would be darkness.
…
Lin Feng's residence.
"So it's like this." Lin Feng frowned. "Can one kill people so openly in the Xiaoquan Continent?"
"It's the same in every continent." Guan Zhong's expression was calm as he said slowly, "As long as you have the strength, it's not a problem to kill someone without being discovered. Especially if you kill a martial artist without any background, because no one will investigate his death. "
Lin Feng nodded. He suddenly understood a lot.
Every continent had a "Sage" level expert guarding it. Every county had a county city lord, and there were also inspectors, law enforcers, and so on under them.
However, how big was a county?
Could they manage it all?
If they had to care about trivial matters, these Star Sector-level experts would be too free.
Moreover, if they had the strength to kill a martial artist without anyone knowing, even if the corpse was exposed on the streets, who would be able to find out?
"No wonder there are different forces in the Nine Provinces," Lin Feng muttered to himself.
"Forces are like an umbrella that prevents people from acting rashly. This is very important for martial artists."
Having a background and not having one were two completely different things.
For example, if a member of the Lin clan was killed, it would affect the reputation of the entire clan.
However, if someone was killed in an old building in the wilderness, who would care? If they died, so be it. As long as no one investigated, the matter would be left unsettled. Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel lucky. Fortunately, he had the protection of the Lin clan, which saved him a lot of trouble.
But Guan Zhong …
Sigh!
Lin Feng let out a long sigh.
It was indeed like a "reincarnation". How similar!
They were both hunted down and fled. The only difference was that his father fled to the Tianwu Continent, while Guan Zhong fled to the Vermilion Bird Continent. His father brought him and his younger brother. Guan Zhong's entire family was slaughtered, leaving only the twins behind.
Moreover, he was suffering from a terrible disease.
…
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