Chapter 1021: Second‑Transformation Dou Zun

"We can't tell either."

Upon hearing that, the other two men also shook their heads, indicating they could not discern the opponent's strength.

Seeing this, the three of them turned their gaze toward the one called Huo Zhi.

"Stop looking; I can't tell the other's strength either."

Sensing the three gazes projected at him, Huo Zhi slowly withdrew his eyes and calmly said,

"Sigh, fine."

Seeing that even the strongest among them couldn't tell, the other three men could only helplessly shake their heads.

He then withdrew his gaze from Lin Feng and continued to stare down at the stone platform below.

"Those people are of the Flame Tribe, and judging by their looks, they're probably top‑ranking young geniuses of the Flame Tribe."

Seeing Lin Feng's gaze fixed on those people, the Ancient Dragon Clan strongman lightly laughed and began to explain.

Just as he finished, he teased, "But you kid keep staring straight at that little Flame Tribe girl over there; you must have taken a liking to her, trying to expand your harem again, huh?"

"Senior, stop mocking me; she's the Flame Tribe's pride of heaven, how could she possibly notice a penniless wretch like me?"

Hearing that, Lin Feng spread his hands and slowly withdrew his gaze.

After all, he knew well that most of these ancient races were proud and haughty.

For those without Dou Emperor blood, they treat them like city dwellers of his past life view rural folk.

No matter how outstanding you are, in others' eyes you're still a lowborn, a servant born to bow and kneel before them.

"Hehe, maybe that woman likes you. Moreover, from my observation, she carries the Red Lotus Inferno, ranked eighth on the exotic fire list. If you can win her over, you not only get a beauty, but also the Red Lotus Inferno in your grasp, and perhaps even the Flame Tribe's support."

Saying that, the Ancient Dragon Clan strongman raised his eyebrows slightly, a mischievous grin on his face.

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng's mouth twitched, then he said confidently, "Those ancient races have many internal factions, a lot of trouble; their support, I don't need it."

"Moreover, I believe that even without the support of those Dou Emperor families, I can still grow on my own!"

While Lin Feng and the other were talking, several gazes from the upstairs of the tavern across the street were firmly fixed on the former.

"That guy, the so‑called Pill Competition champion who killed the Vice Sect Master Liu Cang of the Tianming Sect, Lin Feng?"

Looking at Lin Feng by the window below, a man in a silver robe squinted and said with a smile.

"That's him. That guy is the Lin Feng the miss kept mentioning over and over. I heard he refined the Eight‑Color Bodhi Pill at the Pill Competition, then later, in the great battle with Xiao Yan, he killed Liu Cang out of turn. Now in Central Continent, his reputation is considerable. Yet, coming to our Ancient Clan, his expression still shows unabated arrogance."

Just as the former finished speaking, a broad‑shouldered, massive man let out a buzzing voice, like a muffled thunder, resonating loudly around.

However, though he appeared simple‑minded, the aura emanating from his body was extremely robust, like the earth itself—steady and solid.

From this alone one can tell his strength is far from ordinary.

After they finished speaking, they all turned in unison toward a man standing a half‑step ahead of them.

This man, evidently much younger than the previous two, wore a thin blue shirt, his handsome face giving off a scholarly aura.

Yet the aura around him, though not as strong as the two before,

but judging by their positions, he was clearly the leader of the three.

"Sigh~"

However, just as the ones ahead finished speaking, the blue‑shirted man at their front suddenly sighed.

Then, a hint of helplessness appeared on his elegant face as he said, "Lin Feng may seem harmless, but from the data gathered within the clan, his mind is profoundly deep and he knows restraint, unlike Xiao Yan who sometimes acts on a fleeting thrill without regard for consequences."

"While his mind is deep, this person also has tremendous potential and a very special connection with the Ancient Dragon Clan. To rashly become enemies with him, it's uncertain whether Xiao Xun'er can ultimately handle this matter."

Speaking of that, a hint of worry also surfaced on the former's face.

He originally did not support Xiao Xun'er fighting Lin Feng over Xiao Yan of the Xiao family.

Although their Ancient Clan does not fear a talented prodigy, there's no need to make a fuss like this.

After all, their clan's young lady went to such lengths for a fallen member of the Xiao family.

Other ancient races watching from behind would be laughing so hard they'd be unable to sit up.

Unfortunately, Xiao Xun'er completely ignored his advice and kept insisting that he go out to test Lin Feng.

Thinking of that, the blue‑shirted man's expression showed a trace of helplessness.

"Elder, what is Lin Feng's strength?"

After a long silence, the blue‑shirted man looked toward an elder behind him and asked.

Hearing that, the elder paused briefly, then lightly stroked his goat‑beard and answered, "Although Lin Feng hides his exact cultivation with exotic fire, I, based on the faint aura emanating from him, estimate his strength to be at the Second‑Transformation Dou Zun level."

"Second‑Transformation Dou Zun?!"

Hearing the former's words, the three men were instantly shocked, their expressions turning astonished.

"Indeed, though I am also surprised by Lin Feng's strength, the fact is that his power truly matches this level."

Seeing the three's astonishment, the elder shook his head helplessly.

"Brother, can you handle him?"

Hearing the former's confident tone, the silver‑robed man widened his eyes slightly and said seriously.

"Indeed, Lin Feng not only has a formidable Dou Qi cultivation, but I hear he also possesses several exotic flames, making his combat power far beyond ordinary people. Brother, you should be extra careful!"

After the former finished speaking, the massive man beside him immediately cast a solemn gaze at Lin Feng.

"Don't worry, I understand."

He nodded at the two's warning, indicating he was clear in his mind.

Then he added, "If it truly doesn't work, I will employ a secret technique, which will temporarily boost my strength beyond theirs. It just means after the duel I'll need to lie in bed for a while."

Hearing that, the other two men exchanged puzzled looks.

But then the silver‑robed man spoke again, "Brother, why don't I go to the Medicine Clan and the Flame Tribe to stir things up, see if members of those two clans would, for the exotic fire, make a move against Lin Feng. That way we wouldn't need to act ourselves, yet we could learn Lin Feng's strength?"

"No need, I'll go myself. The ones from the Flame Tribe are Huo Zhi and Huo Xuan and a few others; they're quick‑witted, and trying to outmaneuver them is basically impossible."

Saying that, the blue‑shirted man sighed lightly and continued, "As for the Medicine Clan's Medicine Star Supreme, he's not a top‑tier talent within the clan, and he's only an Eighth Grade Intermediate Alchemist. Though they are proud, they wouldn't be foolish enough to actively seek trouble with a younger, higher‑ranked alchemist."

"This sigh."

Upon hearing the former's analysis, the silver-robed man and the big guy beside him both let out an involuntary light sigh, then fell silent.

"Clang!"

Just as the room ahead fell silent, on the stone platform below the gallery, two challengers who had gone through several batches of people also determined the victor—one happy, one suffering—as they stepped down from the platform.

However, a loud sound then drew everyone's gaze.

Because at that very moment, a thin figure leapt up and immediately shouted loudly in all directions.

"The challengers below are the Third Commander of the Black Abyss Army of the Ancient Clan, Yang Hao, and Xiao Yan of the Xiao Family!"

"Boom!"

As soon as the former's words fell, on the gallery beside the stone platform, Xiao Yan, who had just raised his teacup, paused his palm and then slammed the teacup heavily onto the table.

At the same time, his expression gradually darkened.

"It seems, just as the teacher said, these people of the Ancient Clan truly bear great hostility toward me because of my affair with Xun'er!"

At this moment, Xiao Yan knew full well that he had been set up!

However, Xiao Yan was not the only one feeling indignant in the venue.

In that room earlier, the three young men of the Ancient Clan also had their faces instantly darken upon hearing the shout from below.

"Especially the young man in green robes, upon hearing the referee's shout below, immediately turned to the big guy beside him and said in an angry tone: 'You didn't tell them not to act on their own, to obey my commands, first help Xun'er probe Lin Feng's strength, then let them run wild?'"

"This big brother, before the guests entered the Ancient Holy City, I already told the other senior leaders: first handle the proper business, then, after learning the situation on Lin Feng's side, let them run wild."

However, his explanation did nothing to quell the green-robed man's anger.

All I saw was him coldly looking at the big guy, pointing downward and saying: "What's going on now?!"

At this moment, he was truly angry.

Before, he had repeatedly emphasized that Xiao Yan would be temporarily set aside, with plenty of opportunities later; as long as things didn't go too far, he wouldn't interfere.

But now, he still hasn't dealt with Lin Feng, yet these people have taken it upon themselves to challenge Xiao Yan.

Given Lin Feng's mindset, he will surely figure out what's going on.

Moreover, Lin Feng will surely be able to respond in time, waiting for them to settle Xiao Yan.

Needless to say, the next target is definitely himself!

By then, if Lin Feng simply leaves the gallery and returns to his room, how could he still challenge?