Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 736: The Ancestral Master Emerges from Seclusion

Several people were chatting in the room, discussing issues related to cultivation. Whenever anyone had doubts or questions, they would all turn to Lin Feng for guidance. Lin Feng, for his part, held nothing back in his answers, sharing his knowledge generously. After all, everyone sitting in the room could be considered part of his inner circle, and in such a situation, there was no need for Lin Feng to hide his true strength.

However, what Lin Feng failed to notice was that his words had caused a significant stir among the listeners. They knew that Lin Feng was no ordinary cultivator and acknowledged his transcendental existence, but they had never imagined he would possess such an extensive understanding of cultivation. The ease with which he addressed everyone’s questions... What level of strength was required to achieve that!

Looking at Lin Feng, each person in the room felt fortunate to know him and to be in such close association with him. With Lin Feng as their transcendent guide, they knew they would be able to avoid many detours on their path of cultivation. Although Liu Pingfeng and a few others were of an older generation, they recognized that their own strength was inconsequential in Lin Feng’s presence. They were even more amazed, wondering how Lin Feng had attained such extraordinary skills beyond anyone’s imagination...

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Meanwhile, at the base of Jingming Mountain, unrest was brewing within the Li Family. The whole clan was in an incredibly excited state because their Ancestor had just emerged from seclusion.

The news of the Ancestor coming out of seclusion sent waves of excitement throughout the Li Family. Everyone was ecstatic; the clan had faced difficulties after the consecutive problems of Uncle Li and Li Zerui, and their position had weakened after the outcome of the decennial gathering. Now that the Ancestor had emerged, presumably having achieved another breakthrough, he would lead the Li Family to rise and regain their pride.

The first order of business for the Ancestor upon leaving seclusion was to ring the Ancient Bell, summoning all the Li Family’s decision-makers to the Council Hall. He needed to be informed about the events that had transpired during his absence, for as the Guardian of the Li Family, it was crucial for him to know if anything significant had occurred.

At the sound of the Ancient Bell, all those responsible for the Li Family’s affairs rushed to the Council Hall, and soon almost everyone was present. The summoning of the Ancestor was not to be taken lightly.

"Litian, the Li Family hasn’t encountered any trouble in this period, has it?" asked Li Deming, the Ancestor of the Li Family, clad in a grey robe with long white hair and a length of white beard resting against his chest. His face was seamed with wrinkles. Seeing that everyone had arrived, he spoke in a mild tone, but the invisible pressure filling the Council Hall made everyone feel an unprecedented sense of pressure.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, two issues arose during this period," Li Litian replied, trembling with carefulness in his voice, visibly troubled by the Ancestor’s imposing aura. The thought of the recent events caused chills to run down his spine, unsure how the Ancestor would react upon hearing the news—but he couldn’t keep silent, as there was no hiding such matters from the Ancestor.

"Oh? What has happened?" Hearing Li Litian’s words and noting his fearful demeanor, Li Deming’s eyes widened in surprise. He had not expected that so much had occurred during his seclusion, prompting him to wonder what might have caused Li Litian to be so evidently afraid.

"Responding to the Ancestor, the first matter is... Uncle Li... Uncle Li is dead!" Li Litian had no choice but to steel himself and answer the Ancestor’s question. He knew the Ancestor would inevitably learn the truth; Uncle Li’s death was impossible to conceal. But Li Litian’s heart was full of trepidation, concerned about how the Ancestor might react upon receiving the news...

"What! How did he die? I’ve been in seclusion for just a short while; how could he possibly be dead! What exactly happened?" Li Deming was shocked by Li Litian’s words, rising so suddenly that he smashed the chair beneath him to smithereens. It was inconceivable to him that the Li Family had lost an S-class expert during his time in seclusion. An S-class expert ordinarily wouldn’t fall in battle, and Li Li, whom he had personally trained, boasted exceptional skills that should not have led to a fatal risk under normal circumstances. What exactly happened?

Li Deming was instantly engulfed in rage. Uncle Li’s real name was Li Li, and he was on the verge of entering the Middle Stage of S-class strength. The Ancestor had thought that with Li Li’s presence, he could seclude himself without worry, trusting him to handle the Li Family’s affairs. Yet, the inexplicable death of such a powerful family member was beyond belief—who dared to kill Li Li knowing he belonged to the Li Family, and who possessed such audacity? Could it have been the ancestors of other families?

As these thoughts raced through his mind, his anger grew fiercer. In the entire Cultivation World, only a handful of experts were capable of defeating Li Li. Emboldened to the point of recklessness, how could they dare to strike at Li Li? This was unforgivable to Li Deming, and now that he had emerged from seclusion, he was determined to exact a blood for blood retribution, no matter who was responsible for Li Li’s death.

The sudden outburst of the Ancestor terrified all the Li Family stewards present; they knew too well what the wrath of the Ancestor entailed. Each person was on tenterhooks, silently praying for the Ancestor not to erupt in anger...

"Ancestor, this is what happened..." Li Litian, frightened by Li Deming’s sudden outburst, dared not speak. He barely steadied his mind before slowly recounting the entire process of Uncle Li’s death. He didn’t dare to omit any detail and also shared his suspicions. Lin Feng’s power had truly become inconceivable!

A few days ago, Nangong Jingyun from the Nangong Family was carried back to the Nangong estate, which was evidence enough that Uncle Li might indeed have been killed by Lin Feng. Otherwise, how could an S class expert like Nangong Jingyun be carried back home? All these signs pointed to the fact that despite his youth, Lin Feng’s power was no match for any ordinary S class expert, a true anomaly in the Cultivation World.

"Oh, there’s such a matter? That Lin Feng is really so formidable? Barely in his twenties, he has already taken down an S class expert like Nangong Jingyun who had just entered the S rank?" After listening to Li Litian’s account, and understanding the entire incident, Li Deming’s rage subsided somewhat. Li Litian’s handling of the affair was not at fault; the issue lay with the unexpected variable, Lin Feng. It wasn’t Li Litian’s responsibility, yet Li Deming found these events extremely peculiar.

Firstly, how could someone in his early twenties like Lin Feng possess the power to defeat an S class expert? That was simply impossible. Even in his own youth, he couldn’t have achieved such a feat, which was utterly unbelievable!

Secondly, defeating an S class expert and killing one were entirely two different things. Once a cultivator became an S class expert, it was almost impossible to be killed by another unless there was a significant gap in strength. And Li Li was about to enter the Middle Stage of the S rank. If Lin Feng could kill Li Li, then that would mean Lin Feng was at least in the Middle Stage of the S rank or above, which was even more impossible. There had never been anyone in their early twenties who had reached the Middle Stage of the S rank in the Cultivation World!

But then Li Deming knew that Li Litian couldn’t possibly lie to him. Such matters couldn’t be faked, as he could easily verify the truth. Thus, it seemed that Lin Feng was genuinely an anomaly within the Cultivation World, an exceptionally formidable anomaly!

Thinking this, Li Deming’s expression grew solemn. He knew much about the matters of the Cultivation World but had never imagined the sudden emergence of someone as aberrant as Lin Feng, who seemed beyond belief. Even now, he was astonished by Lin Feng’s emergence. However, what concerned him more at the moment was to verify the truth. If these events were indeed true, then he needed to give deep thought to his subsequent actions.

"Ancestor, how could I dare to lie?" Upon hearing the Ancestor question it, Li Litian immediately knelt down, anxiously speaking.

"Yes, Ancestor, everything the Family Head said is true."

"Ancestor, we are aware of these things, though we too find them hard to believe, they are indeed true."

"Previously, at the once-a-decade gathering, Nangong Jingyun had revealed his S class prowess, and it was at that time that he mentioned seeking out Lin Feng for a challenge."

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When other members in the Council Hall heard the Ancestor’s words, they too knelt down, urgently relating what they knew, hoping the Ancestor would take action against Lin Feng. If the Ancestor truly intervened, then Lin Feng would undoubtedly have no place to be buried, and the Li Family could finally hold their heads high and breathe with ease.

"Enough, I understand. What’s the second matter?" Li Deming, hearing everyone speak in unison, realized that the incident was undeniably true. Although he was still seething with anger, he did not erupt. He knew that Lin Feng managing such a deed meant he was no ordinary person, and acting rashly could have serious consequences. These considerations could not be ignored.

A young, unimaginable superior expert like Lin Feng surely had a master equally formidable. Even Li Deming, with all his wisdom, could not fathom who could have trained such an exceptional disciple. However, to have taken on such a heaven-defying student, Lin Feng’s master must be unimaginably powerful, at least on the same level as himself, if not stronger...

This meant they had to be cautious about how to deal with Lin Feng. If not handled properly, it might even bring disaster upon the Li Family, which was not a consequence Li Deming wished to see. With this in mind, he decided to put the matter on hold, wait to hear the following issues, and then decide how to deal with Lin Feng. Letting Lin Feng go was out of the question; Li Li’s death must not go unanswered. Still, it was imperative to plan carefully and execute the plan flawlessly in order to resolve this properly.