Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1340 - 1338: Disappointment

Su Qi heard Su Zhong introduce them and promptly greeted Kong Lian and Kong Ji with a simple salute: "Su Qi greets the two senior uncles. I imagine the two senior uncles must be tired from the journey. Let Kong Lifeng take you to rest."

Her words sounded proper, yet they carried no sense of genuine respect. In truth, Su Qi regarded these so-called senior uncles with utter disdain. The four Prominent Families of the Secular World corresponded to the four great Sword Sects in the Immortal Realm: Return to Origin Sect, Qianyuan Sect, Xia Clan, and Opening Epoch Realm Sect, all of which were subservient to her sect—the Myriad Saints Sect. As a direct disciple of her sect, Su Qi had no need to curry favor with individuals like them.

"Then we shall take our leave."

"We will go now."

Kong Lian and Kong Ji understood the underlying meaning of Su Qi’s words right away—she was clearly dismissing them. Though they were somewhat angered, they dared not show it. Despite Qingyuan Sect being ranked sixth among the sects, it was still no match for the Myriad Saints Sect, especially since Qingyuan Sect was currently subordinate to it. Even if they wished to express their frustration, they couldn’t.

After uttering a few polite words, the duo followed Kong Lifeng out, fully grasping the idea that "out of sight, out of mind." They had their own mission to discuss with Kong Lifeng and took this opportunity to make arrangements.

Meanwhile, several dozen miles away, Lin Feng sensed everything that had transpired and couldn’t help but chuckle and shake his head. "Just seven people? Immortal Realm folks think so highly of themselves, yet they’re all the same." With that thought, Lin Feng paid them no further attention. His mind shifted focus and set forth toward the Xia Clan.

"Junior Sister, how are things here now?" Once inside the room with only Su Qi, Su Zhong, and Elders Feng and Li, Su Zhong’s expression grew gravely serious as he questioned Su Qi, keen to know the current situation.

"Reporting to Senior Brother: the situation here is somewhat different from what was anticipated. I discovered only upon arrival that we are not in the Secular World but rather a small world independent of it. I was directly transmitted into this world during my last mission. Our current goal, however, still lies within the Secular World!" Upon hearing Su Zhong’s questions, Su Qi immediately replied.

"Su Qi, are there any signs of progress yet?"

"Have you pinpointed the exact location?"

Elders Feng and Li waved their hands impatiently as soon as Su Qi spoke, eagerly urging her to provide updates. Their top concern was the mission’s target. Whether it was a small world or not made no difference to them.

"Reporting to the two Elders: the precise location has yet to be identified. However, there’s now a Spiritual Energy outbreak in the Secular World, with disasters appearing in several regions, just as the sect had calculated. I am working diligently to uncover more details." Su Qi promptly disclosed the situation, though she knew only this much herself.

"Junior Sister, this matter is of utmost importance. We must obtain intelligence quickly. If possible, we should investigate the Secular World directly; perhaps once there, we might uncover clues." Su Zhong commented, visibly uneasy. The sect had entrusted him with an exceedingly significant mission, and he felt the current setup insufficient. If only the Teleportation Formation permitted the transmission of two Earth Immortal-level cultivators, it would have ensured better odds. Instead, he was left relying on his late-stage Human Immortal strength, alongside two peak Human Immortal Elders—a combination he felt uneasy about confronting the mission’s dangers.

"Senior Brother, Elders, you needn’t worry at all. The Secular World’s strength is pitiful, lacking even a handful of Transcendent Realm cultivators. We merely need to wait until the target appears before striking. Even if those few Transcendent Realm cultivators uncover its location, it won’t matter." Su Qi replied with unshaken confidence, smiling softly. She thought her senior brother was being overly cautious. There was no real threat; waiting patiently would be more than sufficient.

Su Zhong and the two elders were reassured by Su Qi’s remarks. If everything was as she claimed, there indeed was no need for haste. All three nodded in agreement with her arrangement.

"Junior Sister, have you encountered anything peculiar here?"

"Senior Brother, you must stand up for me!"

"What do you mean? What has happened? Who’s bullied you?"

"It’s like this: there’s a man here called Lin Feng who seized my Dharma Treasures..."

"What?! That’s impossible! Aren’t you at the Human Immortal Realm? Who could possibly take your belongings here?"

"I’m serious! Lin Feng is quite formidable—I’m no match for him. When I first arrived and faced him, he bested me and took everything."

"How can that be? Is there actually a Human Immortal Realm powerhouse here?"

"No way! With this level of Spiritual Energy, how could someone reach the Human Immortal Realm?"

"..."

As their conversation continued, Su Qi recounted her entire experience with Lin Feng in detail. The revelation left Su Zhong and the two elders utterly astonished. They couldn’t believe the Secular World might harbor a Human Immortal Realm cultivator. Under conditions like this, it made no sense for such a powerhouse to exist. Regardless, the fact that Su Qi had been wronged and her treasures taken was something they couldn’t ignore. The four resolved that, should they encounter Lin Feng in the future, they would deal with him.

While the four discussed their plans, Kong Lifeng was in a separate secret room with Kong Lian and Kong Ji, kneeling before them in great ceremony. Kong Lian and Kong Ji quickly helped him to his feet.

"What would you have me do, esteemed ancestors?" Kong Lifeng gazed at the pair and asked directly, seeking instructions from the Immortal Realm seniors.

"We’re simply here to go through the motions. With Myriad Saints Sect leading this matter, our Kong Family won’t gain any advantage. Nor can we act freely in this situation. Ultimately, we’re not here to provide support." Kong Lian, draped in black robes and looking around forty years old, spoke with a visibly conflicted expression. Truthfully, he hadn’t wanted to come, but the sect had urged him to join the venture.

"It’s like this: we didn’t want to come initially either. However, the Sect Leader stated that Qingyuan Sect originated from the Secular World and felt it necessary to make this trip as a gesture toward those below." Kong Ji supplemented, admitting outright that he truly didn’t want to return to Earth. Even so, a direct mandate left him no choice.

"How dire is the situation? Please enlighten me, ancestors." Kong Lifeng was even more puzzled now, wondering if the Kong Family’s Immortal Realm circumstances had truly soured.

"Let me explain it this way: after the four Prominent Families’ ancestors ascended to the Immortal Realm, they established the four great sects—Return to Origin Sect, Qianyuan Sect, Qingyuan Sect, and Opening Epoch Realm Sect. Though these sects were mighty at first, all four are now subordinate to Myriad Saints Sect. Myriad Saints Sect is overwhelmingly powerful, boasting the first Earth Immortal Realm Patriarch as its overseer and holding the top position among sects in that realm. While Qingyuan Sect is ranked sixth, it’s insignificant compared to Myriad Saints Sect."

Kong Lian explained the Hidden World’s dynamics in detail, aiming to clarify the situation for Kong Lifeng. Qingyuan Sect might look formidable to outsiders, but against Myriad Saints Sect, it paled in comparison—a harsh reality with no solution in sight.

"This... How could this be?"

Kong Lifeng felt as though he’d been struck by lightning. Was all his prior effort meaningless? Would his dreams of confronting Lin Feng end in vain?

"This is what the Sect Leader sent for you. While not much, it’s the most you can use here." Seeing Kong Lifeng in shock, Kong Ji retrieved several small vials from his robe and handed them over. These were relics entrusted by the sect, though their potency remained limited given the constraints of Earth.

Kong Lifeng accepted the vials, his heart aching. This was a major setback. He never imagined the Kong Family’s Immortal Realm standing was so heavily reliant on appeasing others. Trying to get the two immortals to deal with Lin Feng now seemed hopeless.

Elsewhere, Gu Nantian was conversing with Gu Long and Gu Ri. Their exchange revealed the Immortal Realm’s state of affairs, leaving Gu Nantian equally confounded. He couldn’t believe the Gu Family Ancestors had fallen so far as to subordinate themselves to other sects. This outcome was beyond anything he’d anticipated.

Yet, they recognized the inevitability of the situation. With Myriad Saints Sect’s Earth Immortal Peak Patriarch in command, the strongest Opening Epoch Realm Sect Patriarch was only at the early Earth Immortal stage, a completely different league. Becoming a subordinate sect was unavoidable.

Still, Gu Long and Gu Ri, as Human Immortal-level super powerhouses, were undeniably capable. Gu Nantian hoped the two immortals’ presence might at least provide guidance to strengthen the Gu Family during their time here—a modest but realistic ambition.

"How has it come to this?"

Gu Nantian couldn’t wrap his head around the Immortal Realm’s current state. He now understood why Su Zhong showed little regard for anyone; as Myriad Saints Sect’s senior disciple, Su Zhong’s abrupt arrival clearly signaled deeper motives. Neither Gu Long nor Gu Ri offered insight into his purpose, leaving Gu Nantian at a loss for guesses.

Meanwhile, upon Lin Feng’s return to the Xia Family estate, the Council Hall was already bustling with key figures awaiting him. Not just Xia Family members but also Song Wuya, Song Hong, and several Song Family elders had gathered. The two Great Demons had escorted Xia Lalan and the children back earlier, signaling Lin Feng’s imminent return. Catching wind of this, the Song Family representatives hurried over to greet him.

"Greetings, Mr. Lin!"

"Salutations, Mr. Lin!"

...

As Lin Feng stepped into the hall, everyone present rose and paid their respects. Despite being considerably older than Lin Feng, they revered him wholeheartedly for his unmatched strength and admirable character.

"You’re all here? Is something the matter?" Lin Feng eyed the gathered members with mild curiosity, unable to discern why prominent figures from both clans had convened.

"Mr. Lin, there’s movement from the Kong Family. Our informants report that Su Qi, the female immortal, is setting up a Teleportation Formation to summon other immortals over. If this succeeds, the Hidden World may descend into chaos. Both the Kong Family and the Gu Family could start harboring ambitions. What should we do? If more immortals arrive and overpower us, it could spell disaster for everyone!"

Xia Yuntian stepped forward urgently to convey the news, his voice laden with worry. The possibility of the Kong Family summoning reinforcements had deeply unsettled him. In truth, not just him—the Xia and Song Families, along with their elders, were equally uneasy. Their dependence on Lin Feng for protection weighed heavily; if Lin Feng fell to the arriving immortals, the consequences would be unthinkable!