The end of Gaowu: Becoming stronger from not practicing

Zhang Lingfeng had a bad feeling. The Shadow Alliance had been keeping track of his behavior. In order to earn more "lying down points," he had also been playing mahjong in Wangjia Village.

Wang Ningzhi also knew about this matter.

Yang Xiangtian's words meant that he could be exposed at any moment.

"is it?"

Wang Ningzhi glanced at Zhang Lingfeng without leaving a trace, and said calmly.

“Zhang Lingfeng is a very strange and dangerous person. If the Wang family can find him, they must notify our Shadow Alliance immediately.”

Yang Xiangtian said.

"Just because he likes playing mahjong, you can tell he's Zhang Lingfeng? Is this how the Shadow Alliance finds people?"

Zhang Lingfeng countered with a question.

"Who is this?"

Yang Xiangtian frowned.

Zhang Lingfeng accompanied Wang Ningzhi on his trip, and he dared not be negligent, also sensing that Zhang Lingfeng's immortal energy was stronger than his own.

"My name is Jiang Feng. I ascended from the world fragment of the Northern Profound Immortal Emperor. I used to live in Broken Lookout City, and I also had dealings with your Shadow Alliance in the world below."

As far as I know, playing mahjong is a very popular form of entertainment in the lower world, and someone even transmitted it into the world fragment of the Northern Mystic Immortal Emperor. I myself have played it and enjoyed it very much!

As he spoke, Zhang Lingfeng waved his hand, and a clean mahjong table flew out of his spatial ring and appeared in front of everyone.

"This……"

Yang Xiangtian was stunned.

"The Shadow Alliance can find my identity information in the lower realm. Before my ascension, I never left the world fragment of the Northern Profound Immortal Emperor. I wonder if, in the eyes of you people of the Shadow Alliance, I am the so-called Zhang Lingfeng?"

Zhang Lingfeng countered with a question.

"This……"

Yang Xiangtian was speechless.

I never expected that my words would offend the person in front of me.

If Zhang Lingfeng were alone, it wouldn't be a problem, but since Zhang Lingfeng has been following Wang Ningzhi, the situation is different.

"I've also heard some rumors about your Shadow Alliance and Zhang Lingfeng in the fragments of the Northern Profound Immortal Emperor's world. As far as I know, your grudges with Zhang Lingfeng seem to be more than just a simple matter. But you keep targeting Zhang Lingfeng, it seems there's something about him that particularly attracts you. I just don't know what that thing is. Can you tell me?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked a series of questions.

The Shadow Alliance will definitely keep the news of my possession of the Little Golden Dragon a secret.

Because once the matter is exposed, everyone will come looking for him, and how could the Shadow Alliance possibly obtain the Little Golden Dragon? So they will definitely hide it.

"This……"

All of this happened so fast that Yang Xiangtian was caught off guard.

"Teacher Wang, if I'm not mistaken, Zhang Lingfeng definitely has something priceless on him. The Shadow Alliance is using everyone as pawns."

"Let him tell us what Zhang Lingfeng has to offer. If we manage to capture her, regardless of whether she killed Young Master Wang, we won't suffer any losses."

Zhang Lingfeng made the suggestion to Wang Ningzhi.

Wang Ningzhi nodded slightly. Zhang Lingfeng's series of reactions and actions dispelled all her doubts. Over the years, Zhang Lingfeng had been cultivating by her side, and he knew his cultivation level better than anyone else.

Even if Jiang Feng is Zhang Lingfeng, Jiang Feng cannot kill Wang Dalong, let alone kill Wang Dalong silently.

"I think both the Li family and our Wang family are eager to know, what exactly does your Shadow Alliance see in Zhang Lingfeng?"

Wang Ningzhi asked.

“Zhang Lingfeng is just a mere ascendant from the lower realm. What priceless things could he possibly have on him? Our Shadow Alliance has been searching for him everywhere because we believe he harbors malicious intentions. If we allow him to develop further, he will only harm everyone.”

Even if there are secrets, we can only find out after we catch him.

The sun faces the way of heaven.

"You're lying. The Shadow Alliance never does anything that doesn't benefit us. What did you discover from Zhang Lingfeng? Perhaps you've already told the Li family, deliberately targeting our Wang family. Do you look down on our Wang family?"

Zhang Lingfeng retorted.

“My Li family is unaware of any secrets Zhang Lingfeng may possess. However, the Shadow Alliance's high regard for an Ascended individual clearly indicates that Zhang Lingfeng is indeed extraordinary. Why don't you explain yourself clearly so we can do our utmost to capture him?”

The Great Immortal of the Li family said.

Yang Xiangtian's reaction also puzzled him.

"Alright, I'll tell you the truth. Zhang Lingfeng has mastered a strange cultivation method. He's a genuine heretical cultivator, and his cultivation is progressing at an astonishing rate. If we don't catch him in time, everyone will be in danger. I've dealt with him in the lower world, and his speed of advancement far exceeds everyone's imagination."

"Capturing him will reveal the secret to his increased cultivation level; nothing more."

Yang Xiangtian gave an ambiguous answer.

"I don't think it's that simple. Although I haven't heard many rumors about Zhang Lingfeng in the fragments of the Northern Profound Immortal Emperor's world, I seem to have heard that your Shadow Alliance has been keeping an eye on him mainly because Zhang Lingfeng has some kind of supreme treasure, right?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked suspiciously.

"There truly is a priceless treasure. Once you find it, you can ask it for you."

Yang Xiangtian got angry.

"I'm just here to remind your Wang family that Zhang Lingfeng may be hiding in your family. He is closely related to the death of Young Master Wang. Whether you believe it or not, we'll see."

Yang Xiangtian felt that Zhang Lingfeng was clearly being persistent and relentless, and if this continued, more of his secrets would be exposed.

Once the Li and Wang families find out that Zhang Lingfeng possesses a small golden dragon, they will do everything in their power to find him and claim the dragon for themselves.

At the very least, it will become extremely difficult for the Shadow Alliance to capture Zhang Lingfeng and kill him to avenge their grievances.

"Teacher Wang, perhaps this Zhang Lingfeng has a priceless treasure. If he is really in our Wang family, we must hurry back and investigate him thoroughly. If we can find him, we might actually make a significant discovery."

Zhang Lingfeng suggested.

His eyes lit up at the mention of the so-called treasure, and he looked so eager that he wanted to immediately search the entire Wang family and drag Zhang Lingfeng out.

"it is good."

Wang Ningzhi smiled and nodded.

He then left with Zhang Lingfeng.

Yang Xiangtian's reaction made her realize that the so-called Zhang Lingfeng might really have some unspeakable secrets.

If he really was in the Wang family, regardless of whether he killed Wang Dalong or not, it is indeed necessary to investigate thoroughly.

"Fellow Daoist Yang, it seems you really are hiding something from the Li family."

After Wang Ningzhi and Zhang Lingfeng left, the Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Li family said with a forced smile.

"Elder Li, you misunderstand. Zhang Lingfeng does indeed have some secrets, but what those secrets are, our Shadow Alliance doesn't know yet. But please believe me, Zhang Lingfeng is a very dangerous person. If he continues to stay in Zixiao City, he may threaten the Li family in the future."

If you don't believe me, I'll tell you about what he did in the lower world.

Yang Xiangtian quickly shifted his attention.

The elder of the Li family recounted in detail how Zhang Lingfeng rose from a commoner in the outer city of the South City to become the ruler of the Blackwater Starfield in the lower world.

The goal is to make the elders of the Li family realize that Zhang Lingfeng is like a time bomb, not only harboring secrets but also needing to be found in time, otherwise the stability of Zixiao City may be compromised.

……

Wang family.

Within Wang Ningzhi's territory.

Wang Ningzhi's divine sense indiscriminately enveloped Zhang Lingfeng and his residence, conducting a comprehensive inspection.

Zhang Lingfeng looked surprised.

After checking it over and over, Wang Ningzhi said, "Wang Dalong is a direct descendant of our Wang family. I also find his death very strange. He has many enemies in the entire Wang family, including you, who also had a falling out with him."

"Don't blame me for being paranoid, but the Wang family's current situation is not as good as you might imagine. Although I have attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, which has raised the family's status somewhat,..."

But this also prompted the Li family and several other families to do everything in their power to suppress the Wang family.

"My subordinate understands."

Zhang Lingfeng said respectfully. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his soul essence was over 500.0. Fortunately, Wang Ningzhi only used her immortal sense and Daoist techniques to check him and did not forcibly inject Daoist techniques or immortal essence into his body.

Therefore, his true strength was not discovered.

Otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

"You should focus on your cultivation. Things have been unsettled in the Wang family lately, so don't go out unnecessarily."

Wang Ningzhi gave his instructions.

"Yes!"

Zhang Lingfeng nodded.

"This Yang Xiangtian must be eliminated immediately."

Back at his residence, Zhang Lingfeng thought to himself.

He knew perfectly well that even if he killed Yang Xiangtian, the Shadow Alliance would continue to search for him and might even intensify their efforts. But if he didn't kill Yang Xiangtian, he wouldn't be able to swallow his anger.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, another half a year passed.

After Wang Ningzhi attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, he needed time to consolidate his cultivation, spending most of his time cultivating. Fortunately, under the influence of his Daoist arts, Zhang Lingfeng was able to gain about 500 points of "lying down" value every day.

Over the course of six months, you'll have accumulated 90,000 points of "lying flat" value.

Adding the 180,000 points of "lying down" value accumulated previously, the total now amounts to 270,000 points of "lying down".

Just to be on the safe side.

Zhang Lingfeng added all 370,000 "lying down" points to the Level 4 Soul Essence Cultivation Method.

Level 4 Soul Essence Cultivation Method: (74.8/100)

Soul element: 758.8
Realm: Golden Immortal, Level 4 Soul Master.

Zhang Lingfeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Now that he had become a fourth-level Soul Yuan Master with a Soul Yuan volume exceeding 70.0, he should be able to break the balance between the Immortal Yuan and Techniques of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. He just didn't know how he would fare against the tangible power of Daoist arts.

Whether one's own soul essence can withstand the attack.

As far as he knew, one had to have a Soul Essence value exceeding 1200.0 to be considered a Level 5 Soul Essence Master.

There is a huge difference between 700.0 and 1200.0 in terms of soul essence volume. Even if one improves the fourth-level soul essence cultivation method to perfection, one's soul essence volume cannot exceed 1000.0.

Relying solely on one type of soul essence power might be insufficient to contend with a Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Unless one possesses one's own soul essence power, it is also possible to disrupt the Daoist balance of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

As a Golden Immortal, Zhang Lingfeng was never able to obtain or awaken any Dao techniques, which left him feeling lost about Dao techniques.

But regardless, he did indeed become a Level 4 Soul Master.

Finally, they have the ability to protect themselves.

In the time to come.

Zhang Lingfeng would go out once every one or two months.

Sometimes I would go to see Yan Fei.

Sometimes I just wander around when I have nothing to do.

Sometimes they would buy things on the black market.

This process was repeated five or six times.

Zhang Lingfeng had accumulated over 40,000 points of "lying down" value again, and he decided to take action against Yang Xiangtian.

Yang Xiangtian is a member of the Shadow Alliance.

The Shadow Alliance also has a stronghold in Purple Cloud City.

He frequently visited the Li family and other prominent families, constantly searching for Zhang Lingfeng and inquiring about his whereabouts.

After enduring this for so long, I can finally kill him.

Zhang Lingfeng guarded the Shadow Alliance stronghold for several days.

They discovered that Yang Xiangtian was going to the Li family again.

On the road.

Zhang Lingfeng released his soul energy to imprison Yang Xiangtian.

Yang Xiangtian was a Golden Immortal in his previous life. In this life, he was forcibly summoned back from the lower world by the Shadow Alliance. Originally, he only had divine soul power, but with the help of the Shadow Alliance, he was able to reshape his physical body.

With the help of various resources, he now possesses the strength of a peak Earth Immortal.

Even without using his soul essence, Zhang Lingfeng could easily kill Yang Xiangtian, but considering that Yang Xiangtian was an important member of the Shadow Alliance and might be restrained by significant causal forces, he hesitated.

Just in case.

Zhang Lingfeng directly used his level four soul essence power.

In an instant, Yang Xiangtian was killed.

"boom!"

Zhang Lingfeng frowned.

He sensed that Yang Xiangtian's body contained a magical artifact that could assist his soul. His own level four soul essence power was about to unleash its full power, like a fist striking more than ten times in a short period of time.

Only then can that magical artifact be shattered.

This shattered Yang Xiangtian's divine soul.

At the same time, he felt a causal force pulling him, trying to entangle his soul energy.

Zhang Lingfeng then realized that Yang Xiangtian was no ordinary person.

He regretted that he should have thought of that sooner.

Yang Xiangtian was a Golden Immortal in his previous life. His soul and body were summoned back to the Upper World, and for a short time, he possessed the strength of a peak Earth Immortal.

The person who has direct access to the Li family elders and Wang Dalong must be someone of extraordinary status.

After all, in his previous life he was the leader of the Shadow Alliance in the lower realm.

This return to the Upper World may involve many karmic entanglements, and with the help of benefactors, it is no ordinary member of the Shadow Alliance.

Unfortunately it's too late to regret.

Zhang Lingfeng swiftly shattered Yang Xiangtian's physical body and soul, and after smashing the magical treasures within Yang Xiangtian's body, he disappeared in an instant. He sensed several auras rushing towards him from all directions.

He returned to the Wang family's territory immediately, pretending to have taken a stroll outside before returning to his residence.

"boom!"

The place where Yang Xiangtian fell to the ground.

Several powerful members of the Shadow Alliance used a long-distance spatial transfer and arrived here shortly after Zhang Lingfeng disappeared.

One of them quickly enveloped the surroundings with his Daoist magic, using his own Daoist magic to try and find Zhang Lingfeng's whereabouts. However, he saw a blazing fluctuation of soul energy within his own Daoist magic.

There was a figure enveloped in a dazzling and powerful soul energy.

This person used his soul power to kill Yang Xiangtian with lightning speed and destroy the magic weapon he had left on Yang Xiangtian's body.

"Level 4 Soul Master".

The man exclaimed in surprise.

Why would Xiang Tian provoke a level four Soul Essence Master?

Three powerful members of the Shadow Alliance gathered together and, through the Daoist technique of that powerful member, also saw the blazing beam of soul energy.

"Be more careful."

One of them said.

The powerful figure who had been activating his Daoist arts to trace cause and effect formed a hand seal, and his immortal energy surged forth. The intense light gradually dimmed, revealing a face. (End of Chapter)