Chapter 597 Two S-Class Experts... (First Update)
Chapter 597 Two S-Class Experts... (First Update)
"Of course, I’ve established a complete set of sect rules to strictly regulate the disciples’ conduct. I hope that the Three Stars Sect will have even better development." Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, Wan Long’s face flushed with embarrassment, reminded of the time he had unconditionally shielded his disciples without regard. Feeling very awkward about his past actions, he had an epiphany and immediately set out to establish detailed rules for the Three Stars Sect, aiming to discipline the disciples and cultivate their moral character. Only in this way could the Three Stars Sect grow and expand.
"Mm, that’s good to hear. Oh, let me introduce someone to you—Zhu Tao, also an S-level master, who is now following me." Lin Feng was pleased with Wan Long’s reply. Wan Long would likely be a friend in the future, so he took the opportunity to introduce Zhu Tao, thinking they should get to know each other and maintain contact for future collaboration.
"Uh... Hello, Mr. Zhu, my name is Wan Long. I’m the Sect Leader of the Three Stars Sect. Let’s keep in touch." Wan Long was momentarily stunned by Lin Feng’s introduction; he had sensed that this middle-aged man was extraordinary, but he had never guessed that Zhu Tao was also an S-level master. What shocked him even more was Lin Feng’s last comment—that Zhu Tao was now following him. That statement was truly frightening; S-level masters were usually revered by all, yet Zhu Tao chose to follow Lin Feng...
Wan Long felt his mind was overwhelmed, never having heard of an S-level master following someone else; it was inconceivable! Lin Feng could make Zhu Tao, a super S-level master, follow him—something no one would dare to believe. But suddenly, Wan Long realized something crucial—Lin Feng must be far more powerful than Zhu Tao, otherwise, he couldn’t have willingly made Zhu Tao his follower. The implication of "following" was clear; it essentially meant having the status of a servant. Perhaps only Lin Feng could accomplish such a feat!
Considering this, Lin Feng’s level of mastery must be beyond anything he could imagine. When they were at Songyuan Villa, Lin Feng had held back far more than he thought; Lin Feng had only intended to give him a lesson, because if Lin Feng had wanted to kill him, he wouldn’t be alive...
Cold sweat broke out on Wan Long’s forehead, and he felt extremely relieved about his decision. It was fortunate that he came to express his gratitude toward Lin Feng. If he had thought to challenge Lin Feng now that he was an S-level master, he might be dead without even knowing how it happened! With this thought, Wan Long hurriedly extended his hand to Zhu Tao to show goodwill, understanding Lin Feng’s words and that Lin Feng wanted him to have a good relationship with Zhu Tao to facilitate future matters.
"Sect Master Wan, no need for formalities. Just call me Old Zhu." Zhu Tao said with a smile, shaking Wan Long’s hand. He understood Lin Feng’s wishes—since Lin Feng wanted him to get along with Wan Long, it meant that Wan Long was one of their own, and formalities were unnecessary.
"Alright, no more of this courteousness between you two. Just call each other Old Wan and Old Zhu. By the way, Zhu Tao, didn’t you say that you couldn’t find anyone to spar with after reaching S-level? Why don’t you two test each other out?" Lin Feng, seeing how polite the two were to each other, made a casual suggestion. Suddenly remembering Zhu Tao’s previous difficulty in finding an S-level master for proofing, he thought that both Wan Long and Zhu Tao, who had recently advanced to S-level, would be perfect for testing each other, so he simply put forth the proposition.
"Sure! I’ve been worried about that too. Now that I’m S-level, all of my old companions have stopped bothering with me." Wan Long was very excited about Lin Feng’s suggestion. After becoming S-level, he too had noticed the scarcity of S-level masters and was troubled by the lack of sparring partners. Lin Feng’s proposal struck right at his heart. How could he pass up such an opportunity?
Wan Long had even considered sparring with Lin Feng, but after their recent conversation, he had completely abandoned that idea. If Lin Feng could make Zhu Tao follow him, then his strength must far exceed that of the average S-level master. Now, sparring with Zhu Tao seemed like the most suitable option, and he was eager to test himself against Zhu Tao. With so few S-level masters, opportunities for proofing were even scarcer, and Wan Long cherished this chance.
"Thank you, Young Master." Zhu Tao was pleasantly surprised by Lin Feng’s arrangement, but then he too was overjoyed, his face beaming with smiles. Like Wan Long, he had been eager to find someone to spar and prove himself against, and he couldn’t be happier about encountering such an opportunity tonight.
"Let’s do this, then. Let’s head to my Songyuan Villa. It’s quiet there, and we can go all out without any issues. After we’re done with the proofing, I’ll set up a feast, and we can have a good drink." Wan Long suggested moving the venue to Songyuan Villa for the spar; the commotion of S-level masters fighting could be significant, and the back mountains of the villa were suitable. The destruction from his previous spar with Lin Feng hadn’t been repaired yet, and it seemed fitting to discuss over drinks after this round of proofing, killing two birds with one stone.
"Okay, that place is good." Lin Feng agreed with Wan Long’s suggestion. Songyuan Villa, being far from the urban area, was indeed a quiet place. Upon agreeing, Lin Feng stood up and walked outside.
Huang Shi quickly followed behind Lin Feng, snapping out of his amazement. Wan Long and Zhu Tao exchanged glances and shook hands once more, then walked side by side behind Lin Feng. The group left the hotel and got into Huang Shi’s business van, heading for Songyuan Villa.
Huang Shi directly dismissed the driver and took over the driving himself. Lin Feng didn’t say anything, while Wan Long and Zhu Tao began to idle away the time with conversation. They talked about everything under the sun, but mostly exchanged their understanding of cultivation. The more they talked, the more excited they became, and time flew by without them realizing it.
"Squeak!"
The car stopped at the entrance of the building in Songyuan Villa. Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, and Steel—the five disciples—who had received Wan Long’s message earlier, stood straight at the entrance waiting. Wan Jin and Wan Gang’s injuries had mostly healed, and the other three brothers had already known the details of the incident, so they were equally delighted that Lin Feng could visit Songyuan Villa this evening.
As soon as Lin Feng and the others got off the car, the five brothers gathered around him.
"Mr. Lin, good to see you!"
The five disciples spoke in unison, their admiration for Lin Feng apparent. They had known Lin Feng as a formidable figure ever since their master, Wan Long, had become an S-level expert. Despite his youthful appearance, he was inconceivably strong, someone who defied all common understandings of power. Such a person was, without a doubt, deserving of their respectful address. And since their master always referred to him as ’Mr. Lin,’ they too understood how to act.
Recalling Lin Feng’s previous visit, Wan Jin felt extremely emotional. At that time, he had thought Lin Feng was just an ordinary cultivator, but to his surprise, Lin Feng had knocked him down and even severely injured their master, an AAA-level pinnacle expert. Both he and his junior disciple brother Wan Gang had their True Qi sealed by Lin Feng. It was then that he realized Lin Feng was no ordinary master!
Later, even after much effort, the master could not unseal the True Qi that Lin Feng had locked within them. Wan Jin felt utterly hopeless then. The master had retreated alone to a cave on Three Stars Mountain to reflect. They had thought that was the end of it, but unexpectedly, after a dozen days, the sealing on his True Qi vanished. He rushed to his junior disciple brother Wan Gang and discovered the same thing—his True Qi had been unsealed. They immediately understood Lin Feng’s intentions; he hadn’t intended to crush them completely but rather to teach them a lesson.
While he and his junior disciple brother were shocked to find their True Qi restored, their master returned and informed them that he had successfully broken through to S-level, and all this was thanks to Lin Feng. It was under Lin Feng’s guidance that the master had broken through a bottleneck that had constrained him for over a decade. At that moment, both he and his junior were speechless with amazement at Lin Feng’s extraordinary abilities!
As time passed, Lin Feng’s standing in Wan Jin’s heart had even surpassed that of their master by far because of a simple reason: anyone capable of defeating and guiding their master through a breakthrough was someone whose abilities were immeasurable. Lin Feng represented a presence he knew he would never reach in his lifetime.
Similarly, Wan Gang’s eyes were filled with complexity as he saw Lin Feng. Remembering the words Lin Feng had spoken on the campus of Yingbo University, his face flushed with embarrassment. Back then, he truly believed himself to be a genius, arrogantly thinking that no one of his age could match him, and indeed, he had lacked the martial virtue Lin Feng spoke of. Reflecting on it now, he was filled with regret. There could be all sorts of incredible figures in this vast world, yet he had failed to consider them.
Only after a series of events did he realize just how formidable Lin Feng was; not even their master, an AAA-level pinnacle expert, could stand against Lin Feng. And later, to make a breakthrough under Lin Feng’s guidance was a level beyond Wan Gang’s imagination. Compared to Lin Feng, how could he still consider himself a genius? He was more like a toddler, and it was at that moment he truly understood that in this world, Lin Feng was an incredibly transcendental being!
Now, Wan Gang harbored no bitterness towards Lin Feng. In every aspect, Lin Feng had set an example for him with his actions. At a similar age to his own, Lin Feng was already an almost magical existence, whereas he was merely an A-level pinnacle expert. In front of Lin Feng, he felt he couldn’t even hold his head up high. He simply could not understand how, both being cultivators, such an enormous gap like a sky trench could exist between them...
novelraw