The most melodramatic rebirth in history

"You...you...have entered the Holy Realm?"

As Luo Shan watched the imposing figure of the man in black robes approaching step by step, riding on a purple-black lightning dragon, his pupils dilated in shock, and his hands holding the sword trembled uncontrollably, as if his heart had suffered a tremendous shock.

For a moment, Luo Shan stood there dumbfounded, letting Feng Ling use his divine power [Abyss Curtain] to probe his memories.

Of course, since they were both on the competition stage and under the watchful eyes of countless elders and disciples, Feng Ling could only use Zhu Jiuyin's innate divine power, Soul Search, to deceive others.

To outsiders, it appeared that Luo Shan had lost his focus for a few breaths under the oppressive power of Feng Ling's artifact spirit. In reality, however, Luo Shan's consciousness had been tormented within the [Abyss Curtain] divine power for several hours.

"Hiss! Where is that... hell?"

Luo Shan snapped out of her daze and met Feng Ling's ambiguous gaze. She felt a chill run down her spine and dared not look him in the eye again, fearing that she might unknowingly fall into another trap.

Luo Shan was greatly alarmed: There must be something strange about Feng Ling!
I just felt a moment of disorientation, and when I woke up I found myself in a dark and enclosed space.

There, all was silent, nothing existed, only absolute blackness remained... Time seemed meaningless there...

That feeling... was like being trapped in a dark prison... each day dragged on endlessly, a state of perpetual darkness, driving one to despair and collapse. I never want to experience that again in my lifetime...

"So that's how it is. Hu Xiaotian... Hu Mei'er, is it a karmic debt from years ago? No wonder others seek revenge!"

Based on Luo Shan's memories, Feng Ling learned that Hu Meier, who died in Luoyang City, had an older brother named Hu Xiaotian, and they had both joined the Yuqing Sect.

However, Hu Meier became an apprentice of Elder Luo Bin, while Hu Xiaotian became an apprentice of Liu Yi, also known as Elder Liu Yidao.

Long ago, Feng Ling knew that Elder Yi Dao had three disciples, and if ranked by seniority:
Leng Ningshuang was the last to join the sect, so she must be the junior sister. Xiang Qiubai was once called the second senior brother by her. Therefore, Hu Xiaotian, whom they had never met before, could only be their mysterious senior brother.

However, the eldest disciple, Hu Xiaotian, preferred to spend his years cultivating in the mortal world. This time, he returned to the sect only after completing his training and preparing for the Grand Competition of Ten Thousand Sects.

Otherwise, he would not have known that his own sister had gone astray by aiding the evil sorcerer, which ultimately led to her death in the netherworld.

Although Hu Meier did not die directly at the hands of Feng Ling and Feng Yuqing, the two were still responsible for her death.

If Hu Xiaotian wants to avenge his sister, he can only seek revenge on Feng Ling. After all, Feng Yuqing is nearly dead, with only a remnant soul remaining, and it's hard to say whether she can be truly resurrected.

However, what Feng Ling admired was that Hu Xiaotian was a man of principle who could distinguish right from wrong. He had once frankly stated in front of all the disciples and elders of the Jade Purity Holy Sect:
Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters! From a public perspective, my sister's association with evil spirit masters means that even if she were to die directly at the hands of Junior Brother Feng Ling and his companion, she would have deserved to die.

But personally, she is still my sister. No matter what heinous crimes she has committed, as her brother, I have a duty to avenge her!

Therefore, when Junior Brother Feng Ling returns to the sect, Xiao Tian is willing to duel him on the dueling stage and gamble with his life. If he wins, Junior Brother Feng Ling should die first, and Xiao Tian will repay him with his own life and follow him; if he loses, all past grudges will be wiped clean, and he may kill or torture Feng Ling at will!
"The original human ranking is seventeenth... This Hu Xiaotian is not weak either, and he is an upright person. It's a pity that he is not here right now. Then I can only find time to go and beat him up and teach him a lesson so that he can live well!"

Feng Ling relaxed his brows, already having a plan in mind. This was the second time he had heard the name Hu Xiaotian. The first time was when he killed the young hero Bai Long, from a pop-up message in his sealed ring: "Young talents, Liu and Shen were killed by Hu Xiaotian... therefore..."

"Young Master, please understand. I was only trying to stand up for Senior Brother Hu, which is why I incited the other disciples to investigate your strengths and weaknesses. I did not intend to be your enemy. I beg you to show mercy and forgive me this once!"

Luo Shan was trembling with fear. He wanted to say that he had received instructions from Senior Brother Hu, but when he thought that he had no secrets from Feng Ling, he dared not shift the blame too obviously.

"He may be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape punishment..."

Feng Ling snapped his fingers leisurely, and the purple-black lightning dragon behind him immediately roared without hesitation, its huge tail whipping out and smashing Luo Shan, sending him flying backward and spitting blood.

The purple-black thunder dragon was the spirit of Yan Leiji. Previously, Yan Leiji's passive defense of protecting its master was enough to prevent the combined attacks of the disciples from getting close to Feng Ling. Not to mention that Yan Leiji is now actively targeting Luo Shan.

However, this casual flick of the tail, while not enough to kill the opponent, was enough to seriously injure them and keep them bedridden for two or three months, thus establishing its authority!
"Thank you for sparing my life, Young Master. I will now take my leave!"

Luo Shan felt a deep-seated fear of Feng Ling. Despite his serious injuries, he bowed and tried to limp away.

"Wait! I've suddenly changed my mind. I'm going to heal you twice, and then..."

Before he finished speaking, Feng Ling, while pondering, took out several high-quality healing pills and, without waiting for Luo Shan's fearful and resistant gaze, flicked his finger and sent them into Luo Shan's mouth.

Instantly, the powerful life force of the medicine spread, and Luo Shan's injuries were completely healed. But before he could rejoice, he felt a tightness in his chest and was hit by the purple-black thunder dragon's tail whip.

After treating the injury and then treating it again, repeating this process several times, Feng Ling finally stopped: "Alright, you can leave now. Remember to come back for the ranked battle tomorrow, or you'll face the consequences!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Shan, whose mind was numb with pain, nodded and walked away with a blank stare. Only after he was far away from the dueling arena did he fully come to his senses and hurriedly and carefully examine his body:
My hands and feet are perfectly fine, I'm in excellent condition, and there are even signs of a breakthrough! But why do I feel uncomfortable all over my body?
"Senior Brother Dayong, did you see that? This is what happens when you offend the Young Pavilion Master! Is the Young Pavilion Master... a devil?"

"Hiss, Junior Sister Xiao Mang, you can't say that! It's a pity that our Brave and Mang duo dared to go against the Young Master before!"

A chill first rose from the soles of the feet of the remaining disciples fighting, a tingling sensation that shot straight to the top of their heads.

Immediately afterwards, the elders and disciples watching the battle also felt a chill.

However, perhaps because the elders believed that Feng Ling was deliberately using this method to establish his authority, no one dared to complain or speak out.

Feng Ling did not explain this. Having glimpsed Luo Shan's memories, he had his reasons. Let him be misunderstood. In any case, he had already avenged his two brothers and gotten his due, and had also achieved a better effect of establishing his authority. Why not?

In truth, Luo Shan should be thankful that he wasn't a malevolent spirit master with ulterior motives infiltrating the sect, nor was he a relative or clansman of the deceased elder Luo Bin; otherwise, he would have triggered a death sentence! (End of Chapter)