novelraw Chapter 836: Shocked!
Chapter 836: Shocked!
"How do you view Lin Feng?" Nangong He did not directly bring up Lin Feng’s matters but first asked this question. He wanted to know what Nangong Mingyue was truly thinking.
"Lin Feng’s ability to defeat Jingyun shows that he must also be an S-class practitioner, which in the Cultivation World is absolutely an anomaly. The record previously held by Li Deming was entering S-class at 27, which compared to Lin Feng, establishes him as a generational talent within the Cultivation World. However, Li Deming has now reached the late phase of S-class and is an existence at the same level as the Old Monster. Even if Lin Feng is formidable, it’s impossible for him to be compared with Li Deming. You, an ancestor, have not made a breakthrough to the late phase of S-class after so many years, so how could Lin Feng possibly do it! Even if Lin Feng is a generational talent, it’s impossible for him to accomplish such a feat."
Nangong Mingyue thought carefully, then slowly expressed his thoughts. His analysis was meticulous and thorough, and from the standpoint of a Family Head of a Prominent Family, he saw more. Yet, even so, he would absolutely not believe that Lin Feng was indeed a late-phase S-class practitioner.
As everyone knows, the bottlenecks before S-class are already incredibly difficult to overcome, which is why the number of S-class practitioners is so small. But only those who reach S-class realize how arduous it is to ascend each level within it, tens or even a hundred times more difficult than the S-class bottleneck! Before Li Deming’s breakthrough, the only super-practitioner in the late phase of S-class in the whole world was the Old Monster, which speaks volumes. Even a universally acknowledged cultivation prodigy like Li Deming took decades to reach the late phase of S-class, which further highlights the unimaginable challenges involved.
Therefore, he believes that Lin Feng is an S-class practitioner and even a cultivation prodigy more extraordinary than Li Deming, who will definitely become a late-phase S-class practitioner in due time. But given Lin Feng’s current age, it is utterly impossible for him to have broken through to the late phase of S-class, which is simply not feasible.
"It’s quite normal for you to think this way, but Lin Feng isn’t as simple as you imagine. Let me tell you this; just a few days ago, Lin Feng defeated the Old Monster. The Old Monster himself told me about it, and Lin Feng was also present during the video call. Afterwards, it was the Old Monster who asked Lin Feng to come to our Nangong Family. Do you now understand what this means?"
Nangong He nodded after listening to Nangong Mingyue’s words, appreciating his analysis. However, all of it was based on the known knowledge of the Cultivation World, and Lin Feng clearly did not fit into this category. If Lin Feng possessed such extraordinary power at his age, it certainly meant that the Cultivation World’s affairs were simply not applicable to him. How Lin Feng obtained such strength, is probably something only Lin Feng himself knows.
Afterwards, Nangong He directly shared the conversation with the Old Monster, intending to completely ease Nangong Mingyue’s mind, to let him know why he was so confident that with Lin Feng’s help, the Nangong Family would overcome their crisis, and to make Nangong Mingyue understand that Lin Feng genuinely had the ability to assist the Nangong Family through their difficulties.
"What... What..."
When Nangong Mingyue heard the Elder say this, he was so shocked he almost passed out, staring at the Elder, hardly daring to believe that everything he said was true. How could it be possible for Lin Feng to defeat the Old Monster... How could it be true, impossible! Impossible...
The Old Monster had been unmatched in the Cultivation World for nearly a hundred years, a myth within the world of cultivation. Hearing from Yue Bufan at the airport that Li Deming had defeated the Old Monster was already unacceptable to him, and now to hear the Elder say this—it would imply one thing: Lin Feng was in the same league as Li Deming, the two highest echelons currently in the Cultivation World... This was far too inconceivable. After all, Li Deming was now nearly a hundred years old, while Lin Feng was just in his early twenties; the two were worlds apart. How could Lin Feng possibly be so extraordinary!
However, Nangong Mingyue knew that the Elder would absolutely not joke about such a matter. If the Elder could say so, it indicated that it was indeed as described. On this point, he unquestionably trusted the Elder, but the matter was too shocking, and he was somewhat unable to react. Staring at the Elder, he opened his mouth but no words came out. Even if all other cultivators in the world were to be called together, not one would believe that Lin Feng could be so formidable!
Heaven...
Lin Feng was not even human at this rate!
How old was he this year? Yet, he had actually... actually become a late-phase S-class practitioner!
No wonder he was treated with such regard by the Elder. As it turned out... Lin Feng was now even more formidable than the Old Monster!
This... this... this is insane. How could Lin Feng possibly be such a superior master? This... this is simply too unbelievable!
At this moment, Nangong Mingyue was thoroughly overwhelmed. His mind buzzed with countless exclamations that spiraled incessantly; no matter how much he tried, he could not fathom how Lin Feng, so young, could possibly be an existence even more formidable than the Old Monster. This... this wasn’t mere talent; this was akin to a deity! How could a person achieve such a thing? Even if one began cultivating from the womb, and possessed talent even greater than Li Deming, reaching such an otherworldly realm at Lin Feng’s age of just over 20 was absolutely impossible!
No wonder the ancestor placed such trust in Lin Feng. Now, Nangong Mingyue finally understood why the ancestor was so confident that Lin Feng could help the Nangong Family overcome this crisis. He also finally understood why the ancestor had not discussed these matters in front of the Elders—it was to give Li Deming a tremendous surprise, to ensure that Li Deming would be complacent and suffer a major setback when facing Lin Feng. If this news were to spread, Lin Feng would lose that advantage.
So that’s how it is... Nangong Mingyue mused, slowly regaining his composure. As he looked back at the ancestor, his eyes no longer held the panic from before. He now had unwavering faith that with Lin Feng’s help, the Nangong Clan would certainly survive this ordeal.
"Mingyue, you can leave now. Remember, do not mention this matter to anyone. It’s enough that you know about it. Also, you must stabilize the situation at home. Don’t come to me unless it’s absolutely necessary," Nangong He instructed upon noticing the light in Nangong Mingyue’s eyes—understanding that Nangong Mingyue had grasped the crux of the matter, he felt reassured about the family’s affairs and sent him away.
"Ancestor, I know what to do. Rest assured, with me here, the Nangong Family definitely won’t fall into disorder. I’ll take my leave now."
Hearing the ancestor’s words, Nangong Mingyue simply spoke, bowed to the ancestor, and then silently left the room. However, upon leaving, he felt his heart still pounding; the shock from Lin Feng’s situation was more overwhelming than a magnitude 10 earthquake. Yet, Nangong Mingyue knew what he had to do. He now needed to find a way to stabilize the entire Nangong Family. If Lin Feng’s situation could be disclosed, things would be simple. But since it could not be mentioned, he had to think of other solutions...
After watching Nangong Mingyue leave, Nangong He dialed the Old Monster’s number, hoping to discuss Lin Feng’s situation. To his surprise, the call wasn’t answered by the Old Monster but by his disciple, Man Long, who informed him the Old Monster had entered closed-door cultivation and hung up. This unexpected turn of events left Nangong He feeling slightly bewildered, but he soon put it out of his mind and began to cultivate to recover from his injuries.
He needed to buy as much time as possible for Lin Feng’s arrival. His injuries from the last incident hadn’t fully healed, and a speedy recovery was crucial. It would be disastrous if the Nangong Family couldn’t wait for Lin Feng...
Nangong Mingyue had never imagined that shortly after stepping out of the ancestor’s room, a series of phone calls would come in, reporting incessant issues with the Nangong Family’s business in Australia—whether it was being bought out, sabotaged, or employees being taken away...
Hearing this, Nangong Mingyue flew into a rage, but was powerless to act. He, of course, understood what was going on; it must have been Yue Bufan colluding with the Li Family. However, given the Li Family’s influence, they could not afford to retaliate at this time. With no other choice, he shook his head and returned to his office to start addressing the issues at hand...
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Lin Feng took Shen Yao and Chu Meng shopping for an entire afternoon, delighting them beyond measure. Though somewhat exhausted, they were still eager to continue enjoying themselves and decided to go shopping again after dinner. A visit to Australia was a rare occasion, and they intended to take something back home with them.
Naturally, Lin Feng had no objection to such a request. He took the two ladies to a very famous local restaurant. After dinner, the trio drove to the most renowned shopping center in the area, which offered luxury goods. For the three of them, purchasing these items was as ordinary as buying everyday essentials. In Lin Feng’s view, since they were out for enjoyment, as long as Shen Yao and Chu Meng were happy, nothing else mattered.
Upon entering the opulent mall, they immediately sensed its distinction. From the outside, it seemed unexceptional, but stepping inside, they were captivated by a massive crystal chandelier that extended over several floors, dangling elegantly from above. Its dazzling and soft light captivated every newcomer, compelling them to take a few extra moments to appreciate its beauty.