Goddess Painting

Lu Qianlang rushed onto the stage immediately, supporting the swaying Qin Feng, and was so excited that he was incoherent:

"Peak Master! You won! You really defeated Chu Kuang!"

"That's Chu Kuang! A peak-level Newborn Realm expert, a ruthless individual capable of taking on a Divine Power Realm demon beast single-handedly! Peak Master, you're only a few levels into the Newborn Realm? This... this is a leap of so many minor realms!!"

Lu Qianlang's eyes were red and his voice was trembling, as if he himself had won.

The disciples of Tian Shu Peak below the stage went even crazier.

"Defeat an enemy of a higher level! Or defeat Chu Kuang!"

"Peak Master is mighty! Peak Master is invincible!"

"Such combat power is simply unheard of! Our Tian Shu Peak is about to rise!"

They cheered, hugged, and some were even moved to tears.

At this moment, all the grievances and repression in their hearts vanished, leaving only endless pride and arrogance!

In contrast, the disciples of Lieyang Peak were all in a state of grief, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Senior brother... he actually... lost?"

"The title of the number one in the new realm... has changed hands?"

They stared blankly as Chu Kuang was carried away, feeling their faith crumble.

The female disciples in the crowd presented a completely different picture.

Their faces were flushed, their eyes burning as they stared at Qin Feng on the stage, chattering excitedly:

"Did you all see Senior Brother Qin Feng's last move? It was amazing! So powerful!"

"I saw it clearly! That final burst of power was like he was a completely different person! So cool!"

"Not only is he handsome, but he's also incredibly talented! He's practically the perfect male god!"

"What a pity... I heard that Senior Brother Qin Feng is already married, otherwise I would definitely win him over!"

Those who initially didn't think highly of Qin Feng now had mixed feelings and had to admit defeat.

"To defeat Chu Kuang, who is several minor realms above him... this can no longer be explained by a simple stroke of luck."

"His foundation is so deep, and his combat talent so terrifying, it probably far exceeds our imagination!"

Meanwhile, the disciples of Wang Tianyi and Lin Zhengnan's faction were ashen-faced, their eyes filled with fear.

"This is troublesome..."

"This Qin Feng is simply a monster! Even Chu Kuang couldn't stop him!"

"Who in the new realm can still be his match? If he were to reach a higher level... what would become of him?!"

Standing on the high platform, Elder Zhou Tong watched Qin Feng's retreating figure, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

"In just a few days, from physical transformation to rebirth, it has been incredibly fast."

"Now he can even crush Chu Kuang at his peak, despite being a level above him..."

"This child is truly a prodigy!"

"Perhaps... there really is hope for the revival of Tian Shu Peak?"

……

As the arena competition ended, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the storm did not subside. Instead, it swept through the entire Qingyun Sect with even greater force!

Teahouses, restaurants, and even the quarters of the outer gate servants were all buzzing with talk of this battle.

"Have you heard? Qin Feng defeated Chu Kuang!"

"Just who is Qin Feng? Wasn't he said to have a superior-grade spiritual root during the test? This performance... even a saint-grade spiritual root wouldn't be much better!"

"He must have had some incredible stroke of luck! I'm now certain that the rumor about 'Master Feng' is true! He reached the New Life Realm in just a few days! What other explanation could there be besides a master bestowing enlightenment upon him?"

Among the lower-level disciples, many were filled with deep regret.

"Oh dear! If I had known that Peak Master Qin had a powerful ally, I would have joined Tian Shu Peak too!"

"Can I still join now? I'll do it even without paying spirit stones, just give me a spot!"

"Dream on! You didn't apply when they were recruiting twenty people with mid-grade aptitude, but now they're only recruiting people with high-grade aptitude! And I heard there are only two spots left!"

In no time, Qin Feng became the most sought-after figure in the entire Qingyun Sect. Countless disciples from ordinary backgrounds and of average talent regarded him as an idol and developed a deep respect for him.

……

The Lin family's main hall.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

Lin Zhengnan's expression was unpredictable, and he kept changing the teacup in his hand, but he didn't drink a drop.

"Chu Kuang has been defeated..."

"Our plans have been completely disrupted."

He sighed, his eyes filled with regret:

"This boy actually managed to defeat Chu Kuang... Even my son Lin Yi might not be able to do that!"

"In the end... he is still my Lin family's son-in-law, Wan'er's husband."

"If I had known he would achieve what he has today..."

Lin Zhengnan regretted it!

If I had known this kid was a real dragon, why did I offend him so badly for such a small gain?

"Patriarch Lin! You mustn't be soft-hearted!"

Seeing this, Wang Tianyi quickly interrupted, a sinister glint in his eyes:

"This kid is getting stronger now, and he's becoming increasingly arrogant!"

"Once he fully matures, why would he care about past relationships? I'm afraid he won't even spare you then!"

Wang Tianyi became anxious.

Lin Zhengnan and Qin Feng are family; they can reconcile.

I've really offended Qin Feng to death!

If the Lin family and Qin Feng reconcile, I will have absolutely no chance of survival within the sect!

"What else can we do?"

Lin Zhengnan hesitated and said, "A head-on confrontation seems to be the worst option right now."

Just then, Lin Yuyan walked out from behind the screen.

"Father, Elder Wang."

Her expression was complicated. She bit her lip and said:

"In my opinion... no matter what, Qin Feng has half the status of a member of the Lin family."

"He has now displayed such terrifying combat power and potential. If we insist on being his enemy, wouldn't we be pushing a sharp weapon elsewhere?"

"That's exactly what I was worried about!" Lin Zhengnan sighed. "If you and Qin Feng had married back then, none of this trouble would have happened today."

Lin Yuyan was filled with mixed feelings, feeling both regret and unwillingness to back down.

"Father, rest assured, your daughter will naturally marry someone even better than Qin Feng in the future!"

She straightened her back and analyzed:

"But right now... if he can be used by my Lin family to help my father consolidate his power, or even rise to a higher level, wouldn't that be better than those scions of noble families who only have the title?"

"The Qin family is gone, and he has no roots or foundation. If Father lends a helping hand now and wins him over, our Lin family may one day have another powerful son-in-law who can command respect from all sides!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhengnan was intrigued.

"Yu Yan's words...are not without merit."

"If he can truly submit, with his help, the future of my Lin family will be bright..."

"No!!"

Seeing that things were not going well, Wang Tianyi suddenly stood up and interrupted loudly:

"Patriarch Lin! Think it over!"

"I have dealt with this young man before, and I know him well—he is vindictive and unruly! He is definitely not one to be subservient to others!"

"He's holding back now only because he's not strong enough! Think about everything that's happened in the past; how could he not harbor resentment towards the Lin family?"

"Trying to be friendly now will only be seen as weakness! Once he turns the tables, the Lin family will be the first to be targeted!"

Wang Tianyi leaned closer to Lin Zhengnan, his tone becoming more forceful:

"Moreover... what were Miss Lin Wan'er's past circumstances in the manor..."

"If Qin Feng knew the details, how would he view the Lin family? How would he view you?"

"Reconciliation? I'm afraid it's like raising a tiger that will turn on you and devour you!"

"I've completely broken ties with him, there's no turning back. But you're different. If you turn back now, he might outwardly agree, but inwardly he'll hold a grudge, and the consequences could be dire!"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the flame in Lin Zhengnan's heart.

"this……"

Just then, Lin Zhengnan's wife, Madam Wang, walked out gracefully.

Her face was dignified, but her eyes revealed a shrewdness.

"My lord, I overheard a few words."

"Yu Yan is young, and her thinking is a bit too simplistic."

"Qin Feng may have some skills, but who did he marry? Lin Wan'er, that illegitimate daughter!"

"If Lin Wan'er's status is allowed to supersede that of the direct descendants, what becomes of the family rules? Wouldn't we become a laughingstock?"

Madam Lin walked to Lin Zhengnan's side and said earnestly:

"Besides, if Qin Feng truly cares about Wan'er, how could he be completely without resentment towards my Lin family's past?"

"Compromising now will not only fail to win his heart, but will also embolden Qin Feng!"

"In my opinion, Elder Wang's words make sense!"

"Now that we've become enemies, we should suppress him completely before he becomes a major threat! Let him know that without the Lin family, he is nothing!"

As Lin Zhengnan listened to his wife's words, the scales in his heart finally tipped completely.

"What Madam and Elder Wang say is quite right."

"I was confused for a moment."

Lin Zhengnan's eyes regained their firmness, even taking on a hint of coldness:

"This child is unruly and not one to be confined to a small pond; he is also difficult to control with favors."

"Once we're already at odds, there's no turning back!"

"But what should we do next?"

Wang Tianyi smiled sinisterly:

"If the open methods don't work, we'll try the covert ones!"