Goddess Painting

"Make that 'adult' come and talk to me personally!"

"As for you three good-for-nothings..."

A cold glint flashed in Hua Muyao's eyes:

"Dare to utter another word, and I'll tear your Crimson Cloud Peak apart today!!"

"Take your bones out too, and give them to Zhao Tianyang to keep him company!!"

Domineering!

They've taken protecting their own to the extreme!

The three elders lay prostrate on the ground, trembling all over, not daring to utter a single fart.

Faced with absolute power, all schemes and tricks are a joke!

"Yes, yes, yes! Senior sister, please calm down! Senior sister, please calm down!"

"We...we're leaving right now! We're leaving right now!"

The three of them felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and scrambled back, afraid that if they were even a step too late, Hua Muyao would kill them.

"snort."

Hua Muyao snorted coldly, withdrew her oppressive aura, and waved her sleeve.

A gentle yet powerful force instantly swept up Qin Feng and Lin Wan'er.

Even the enormous, mountain-like Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros was easily lifted up by this power, as if it were nothing.

"Walk!"

call out!

The group transformed into streaks of light, riding the wind and instantly breaking through the clouds, disappearing into the horizon.

All that remained was a scene of devastation on Crimson Cloud Peak, and three elders who looked at each other in bewilderment, as if their mothers had died.

"It's over..."

Elder Kumu slumped to the ground, tears welling in his eyes, his old face contorted in a bitter expression.

"Now... how are we going to explain this to that person?"

"Zhao Tianyang is dead. The murderer wasn't caught, and he was even humiliated by Hua Muyao..."

"Our good days... are over!"

……

High in the sky, the wind howled.

Qin Feng stood on a cloud, with a cloud of auspiciousness formed by spiritual energy beneath his feet.

Looking at the mountains and rivers rushing past below, and feeling the exhilarating feeling of soaring freely, Qin Feng was deeply shocked.

"This is what it means to ride the wind!"

"This is the skill of a Blood Transformation Realm expert!"

"One day, I too will roam the world on my own!"

A moment later, the group landed steadily on the Tian Shu Peak Square.

Hua Muyao dispersed her spiritual power, turned around, and her beautiful eyes looked Qin Feng up and down several times.

His gaze was as if he were looking at a rare and precious gem.

"At the third level of the Divine Power Realm, his physical body is ridiculously strong, capable of subduing even demonic beasts at the Meridian Connecting Realm."

"Qin Feng, you... are very good."

"It's really great."

A hint of undisguised admiration flashed in Hua Muyao's eyes:

"No wonder that arrogant Master Feng made an exception and accepted you as his apprentice."

"It seems his judgment was indeed astute."

Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat, but he put on a respectful expression and cupped his hands, saying:

"Thank you for your righteous help, Elder Hua! If you hadn't arrived in time, Qin Feng would probably be in serious trouble today."

"No need for such formalities."

Hua Muyao waved her hand.

Her gaze swept over the adult Earthly Fiend Thunder Rhinoceros beside her, and she nodded thoughtfully.

"This beast has a trace of divine beast blood in its body, and it is extremely unruly and bloodthirsty. You are quite capable to have tamed it."

"It seems Master Feng has passed on quite a few good things to you."

"However, a beast is still a beast, so we must be careful of its backlash."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder." Qin Feng nodded in agreement.

Hua Muyao gave him a deep look:

"Now it seems that you have achieved the third condition for reopening Tian Shu Peak—'having a Master at the Meridian Opening Realm in charge'—through this clever trick."

"There are only three days left until the one-month deadline."

"I'm really looking forward to it..."

She smiled:

"If you were to actually open up Tian Shu Peak, how interesting would those old guys' expressions be?"

"That must be... a lot of fun."

If she initially helped out of respect for Master Feng, now she has developed a strong interest in Qin Feng himself.

"Alright, I'm leaving."

Hua Muyao turned to leave, but suddenly stopped and turned back, saying:

"Remember to tell your master..."

"This time, he owes me a favor."

After saying that, she swayed and transformed into a shower of flowers, disappearing into the sea of ​​clouds.

Only a faint fragrance remained, lingering around Qin Feng's nose.

Beneath Tian Shu Peak, amidst the clouds and mist.

Hua Muyao did not leave immediately, but stood in the void, gazing at the young figure standing in the square.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she murmured to herself:

"strangeness……"

"Why do I feel a strange sense of familiarity with Qin Feng?"

"This feeling... is exactly the same as when I faced Master Feng?"

"Even stronger than when facing Master Feng?"

"Could it be because their cultivation methods originated from the same source?"

"How strange! How strange!"

……

Although the battle at Chixiao Peak was a big event, it did not cause too much of a stir within the sect.

The reason is simple—it's too embarrassing!

A dignified disciple of Chixiao Peak forcibly took another man's wife, only to be killed on his own doorstep, leaving not even a trace of his body. In the end, he had to rely on three elders to bully the weak, but they were still trampled on!

Chixiao Peak was too busy covering up such a shameful affair to dare to spread it outside.

Everyone on Chixiao Peak was given a strict order: anyone who dared to divulge even a single word would be punished for treason!

All the outside world knows is that Qin Feng emerged alive from the secret realm and even went to Chixiao Peak to pick up his wife.

"What?! Qin Feng isn't dead?!"

"Not only did they survive, they even brought Lin Wan'er back? Are those people from Chixiao Peak just pushovers?"

"Shh! I heard Qin Feng has a powerful backer! Even Chixiao Peak doesn't dare to touch him!"

"The Wind Master? The Wind Master actually possesses such power?"

The news spread like wildfire back to the Lin family.

The Lin family study.

"Bang!"

Lin Zhengnan kicked over the priceless rosewood screen, his beard trembling with rage, his face contorted like a vengeful ghost.

"Not dead?! How could he not be dead?!"

"He single-handedly stormed Crimson Cloud Peak and returned unscathed?!"

"Even... Zhao Tianyang is dead?"

Wang Tianyi sat beside him, his face ashen, his fingers gripping the teacup tightly until his knuckles turned white.

"It seems... Master Feng's influence is even greater than we imagined!"

"Chixiao Peak doesn't want to offend that divine physician!"

"Damn it! Where did this Feng Qin come from? Why is he always going against us!"

Lin Zhengnan slumped in his chair, his face filled with dejection and his eyes vacant.

"It's over..."

"The marriage alliance failed, and instead became a laughingstock for the entire clan!"

"This Qin Feng... how come he's like a cockroach, you can't kill him no matter how hard you try?!"

"Hmph! You can't crush me?"

Wang Tianyi sneered, a venomous glint flashing in his eyes:

"Whatever!"

"Only three days left in January!"

"If Tian Shu Peak fails to reopen, according to the bet, he will not only be expelled from Tian Shu Peak, but he will also be stripped of his inner disciple status!"

"By then, without this skin, killing him will be as easy as killing an ant."

He looked at Lin Zhengnan and said in a sinister tone:

"Patriarch Lin, don't forget, the time bomb we planted before... is still inside Tian Shu Peak!"

Lin Zhengnan's eyes lit up, and the dejection on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a ferocious smile:

"Yes! Those twenty people!"

"That was our carefully selected undercover agent!"

"Pass down the order! Tell them!"

"Exactly three days from now! On the very day of the assessment for Tian Shu Peak!"

"Everyone...quitting!!"

"I'll make him lose face in front of the entire clan! Make him the biggest laughingstock!!"

……

Behind the Qingyun Sect lies a mysterious cave that remains shrouded in darkness year-round.

"waste!!"

A furious roar shook the cave, sending rocks tumbling down as if the entire mountain were about to collapse.

"Didn't you swear that Qin Feng was completely dead?!"

"And now?! They're back, all lively and energetic! And they've caused such a commotion!!"

The man in black was surrounded by billowing black mist, clearly enraged to the extreme.

Before him, the shadowy figure knelt on the ground, forehead pressed tightly against the cold earth, sweat pouring down his face, trembling uncontrollably.

"Please calm down, my lord! It was my oversight!"

"I never expected that kid to be so resilient! He actually survived entering that kind of perilous third level!"

"Please, sir, give me another chance! I'll go and kill him right now! This time, I'll do it myself, and I won't show any mercy!"

"idiot!"

The man in black slapped the shadowy figure through the air, sending it flying and crashing heavily into the rock wall.

"Kill them now? Don't you think the commotion isn't big enough?!"

"The entire clan is watching him now!"

"Are you trying to get yourself killed by making a move now?"

Youying got up, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and dared not speak again.

The man in black took a deep breath, his tone becoming heavy and somber:

"This Qin Feng...something's not right..."

"His cultivation speed is monstrous, and his foundation is terrifyingly deep. He has now jumped from outside the top fifty to the top ten on the list!"

"This rate of growth even shows the potential to catch up with Su Qinghan!"

"It's difficult to make a move against him now at Tian Shu Peak."

"Wait three days later!"

A cruel glint flashed in the man's eyes:

"When Tian Shu Peak fails to reopen, and he is expelled from the inner sect, becoming a stray dog..."

"That's the best time to kill him!"

He sneered, his voice filled with mockery of this corrupt sect:

"So this is the Qingyun Sect..."

"Such a monstrous genius, instead of being nurtured, is destined to be sacrificed in internal strife!"

"I feel as if I can already see... the day the Qingyun Sect is destroyed!"

"That day...is not far off!"

The shadowy figure quickly knelt down and loudly flattered:

"Your Excellency is wise!"

……

Tian Shu Peak, a place of tranquility and peace.

Having experienced the life-and-death ordeal at Chixiao Peak, Qin Feng and Lin Wan'er cherished this rare tranquility even more.

The two nestled together on the steps of the main hall, watching the distant sea of ​​clouds churning, and poured out their hearts to each other.

Lin Wan'er leaned against Qin Feng's chest, her fingers gently tracing circles in his palm. Although she couldn't speak, the tenderness in her eyes spoke volumes.

I feel that no matter how many storms there are in this world, as long as we are together, it will be a sunny day.

"Report—!!"

Suddenly, a newly initiated disciple rushed up:

"Peak Master!"

"Someone is requesting an audience at the foot of the mountain!"

Qin Feng frowned slightly, somewhat displeased at being disturbed:

"Who?"

"It is... Li Qingtian, the head of the Li family!"

Qin Feng was taken aback.

Li Qingtian?

How did he find his way here?

Even if there's something wrong, they should go find that mysterious "Master Feng," why are they coming to me, Qin Feng?

Qin Feng was a little confused.

"Let him in."

Qin Feng patted Lin Wan'er's hand, signaling her to go back to her room to rest, while he straightened his clothes and went out to greet her.

After a while.

Li Qingtian rushed into the main hall in a great hurry, not even caring about his usual demeanor, and his hair ornament was askew.

Upon seeing Qin Feng, he anxiously asked:

"Peak Master Qin!!"

"I apologize for disturbing you! It is truly a matter of utmost urgency!"

"Are you... in the Earthfall Secret Realm...?"

"Have you seen my daughter, Li Wanqing?"