Chapter 1023: Gu Qingyang's Battle Invitation

Heh, it seems the Ancient Clan side has encountered some kind of incident; now they actually intend to deal with Xiao Yan first, rather than you. Could it be that they suddenly look down on you?

Gazing at the two people below exchanging blows and throwing fighting techniques, the Ancient Dragon Clan expert immediately spoke jokingly.

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng casually glanced downward; immediately, he spoke calmly: "Let's go; those people have been staring at us from the top of that pavilion for so long. Although something might have happened now, after Xiao Yan, they will definitely be the first to deal with me."

As soon as his words fell, Lin Feng prepared to rise and leave this place.

Although he wasn't afraid of the Ancient Clan people's challenge, he also didn't want to waste time here.

After all, beating those people wouldn't bring any benefit.

Come on, I haven't seen a wonderful fight in a long time; you kid, just satisfy this old man's wish. Besides, if you leave now, wouldn't that seem too cowardly? Young man, sometimes it's better to be full of spirit.

Hearing that Lin Feng wanted to leave, the Ancient Dragon Clan expert immediately laughed and advised.

After all, it's hard to come by a good show; he doesn't want to leave.

And while speaking, he simultaneously reached out his hand and placed it on Lin Feng's shoulder, making him sit back down.

Seeing this, Lin Feng could only helplessly shake his head.

This guy wanting to watch the excitement has just caused him trouble.

Originally he could have avoided this sparring session, but now it seems impossible.

However, compared to the helpless Lin Feng, the few people from the Ancient Clan on another pavilion all wore looks of relief.

If Lin Feng really just left like that, then all their previous preparations would have been wasted.

Meanwhile, the match below between Xiao Yan and Yang Hao was also nearing its end.

Although Xiao Yan, due to Lin Feng's presence, had missed many opportunities.

But with the help of the Flame Scripture, the former still possessed a new type of flame formed from the fusion of several strange fires, as well as powerful soul power.

Thus, Yang Hao, after struggling for a period, was still knocked off the stone platform by Xiao Yan.

Meanwhile, the surrounding crowd, watching the concluded battle, saw the surrounding pavilions instantly fall silent.

Gazes of astonishment, all incredulous, turned toward the stone platform below.

Who would have thought that Yang Hao, this Ancient Clan genius possessing many techniques, would actually lose to Xiao Yan of the same rank.

As for Xiao Yan, he slowly stepped to the edge of the stone platform, calmly gazing downward; he wiped the blood from his mouth corner, Yang Hao staggering to his feet, Xiao Yan slightly cupped his hands and lightly laughed: "I concede, Third Commander."

Pfft!

Upon hearing those words, Yang Hao, who had just stood up, immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to hold it back.

He never expected that, with his Ancient Clan lineage and the strength of a five-star Dou Zun Peak.

In the end, he would actually be defeated by Xiao Yan.

Damn thing!

Meanwhile, the man in green robes on the pavilion, seeing Yang Hao's performance below, involuntarily slammed his palm against the window frame and shouted angrily.

Letting the other side act on its own was bad enough, but he actually lost to a Xiao Yan of the same rank.

Such performance made him so angry he could hardly restrain himself from killing Yang Hao.

But thinking he still had things to do, the man in green robes immediately turned his head and said to the big guy beside him: "Take him back to the clan, heal his wounds, then give him fifty military strokes."

Yes, big brother!

Upon hearing that, the big guy cupped his hands and then responded with a hum.

As soon as the words fell, the former promptly exited the room.

As for the man in green robes, after the big guy left the room, he immediately turned to the man in silver robes and said: "I'll go test Lin Feng's combat strength; you first observe his methods here. Later, we'll all discuss together to find Lin Feng's weakness."

Good.

Upon hearing the former's order, the man in silver robes nodded to indicate he understood.

Meanwhile, on the stone platform below, the slender referee immediately came to Xiao Yan's side and said: "The match between Xiao Yan and Yang Hao has ended; please, competitors, step down."

As soon as his words fell, he looked toward the upper pavilion and announced loudly: "The challengers below are Gu Qingyang of the Ancient Clan, and Dan Tower Champion Lin Feng!"

While speaking, the man specifically pointed toward the window where Lin Feng was located.

Swish!

Following his action, the people around the stone platform instantly turned their gazes toward Lin Feng.

"Really him, I remember Lin Feng once refined eight‑grade eight‑colored pills at the Dan Assembly. Now a year or two have passed, I don't know how far he has grown."

"Moreover, as I know, Lin Feng is not only skilled at alchemy; his combat ability is equally formidable. Over half a year ago, Lin Feng clashed with the Vice Sect Master of the Heavenly Net Sect, Liu Cang, and killed him."

"Yes, someone of Liu Cang's caliber, born from the top‑tier Heavenly Net Sect of Zhongzhou, possesses both means and intellect. Even when encountering a primordial‑clan genius of the same rank, one might not be able to kill him; yet Lin Feng managed to do so."

Upon seeing that it was indeed Lin Feng, the surrounding crowd instantly burst into exclamations.

After all, Lin Feng now enjoys a certain reputation throughout the Zhongzhou Continent.

Therefore, those people naturally all know him.

I just knew the next one would definitely be me.

Seeing the referee's action below and the gazes projected from around, Lin Feng waved his hand with an expression that said 'as expected'.

Hehe, Xun'er indeed arranged people to deal with Lin Feng; now there's a good show to watch.

Seeing Lin Feng seemingly receiving the same treatment as himself, Xiao Yan's heart immediately filled with schadenfreude and he laughed.

After all, what could be more pleasurable than watching one's mortal enemy suffer a setback?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan temporarily stopped worrying about Yang Hao, flashed his figure, left the stone platform, and returned to his previous seat.

Meanwhile, Yao Chen and Qing Xiao naturally also noticed Lin Feng.

However, upon seeing that the Ancient Clan was also targeting Lin Feng, both of their eyes flashed with a hint of joy.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Yan's group all quieted down, their gazes fixed downward, fearing to miss a wonderful moment.

After all, none of the three of them like Lin Feng.

Whoosh!

Just then, while those people in front were waiting to watch the show, a green-colored figure flashed down from the upper floor and landed steadily on Shi Tai.

"I am Gu Qingyang; I have long heard of Mr. Lin Feng's great name. Today I am fortunate to meet you, and I hope you will give me your guidance."

As he spoke, Gu Qingyang slightly clasped his hands and smiled lightly toward a window of the tavern.

"Heh, when you wanted to challenge me, you didn't consult me beforehand. Now that you're on the platform, how did you suddenly become polite?"

Seeing the movement below, the space around Lin Feng fluctuated slightly, and he instantly appeared on Shi Tai, looking at the former with a smile.

"Such strong spatial control?!"

Seeing Lin Feng appear on Shi Tai before they could react, the surrounding crowd suddenly burst into exclamations.

Those who exclaimed, in terms of strength, were not much weaker than Lin Feng.

But Lin Feng's movement just now made them hardly notice any spatial fluctuation.

If they hadn't relied on Fighting Qi and soul perception, they wouldn't even have known that Lin Feng had entered the void once and reappeared on Shi Tai.

However, the faces of the few strong individuals with decent insight turned solemn at this moment.

They fixed their gaze on Lin Feng for a long while, then took a deep breath and uttered a few words.

"The spatial control ability of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan."

And Gu Qingyang's face instantly changed from a beaming smile to extreme solemnity upon seeing the spatial ability Lin Feng had just displayed.

"I had heard that Lin Feng seemed to have a unique ability in spatial control; now it appears that is indeed the case!"

Looking at Lin Feng, who had suddenly appeared opposite him, Gu Qingyang silently thought to himself.

Then his expression suddenly showed a hint of 'astonishment'; after a moment of stunned silence, he slightly clasped his hands and, full of 'apology', said: "I'm really sorry; I had already instructed my subordinates to tell Mr. Lin Feng that we would spar. Now it seems my subordinates haven't completed the task well."

"However, Mr. Lin Feng, rest assured; after the sparring ends, I will properly punish those people."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, shook his head, and calmly said: "That's right; after all, those people didn't follow orders, acted on their own, and being punished is only natural."

As soon as his words fell, Gu Qingyang opposite him slightly narrowed his gaze, staring fixedly at him without blinking.

"Alright, let's begin. Today I'll see what's different about the genius of your ancient family."

As he spoke, Lin Feng extended his hand and clenched it.

In an instant, a terrifying aura surged violently from within him, shooting straight toward the heavens!

"Second Transformation Dou Zun?!"

Looking downward, the Lin Feng emitting a terrifying aura caused the large crowd around him to feel shocked.

A Second Transformation Dou Zun cultivator, placed in this ancient holy city where strong warriors gather like clouds, is actually nothing much.

But Lin Feng's age is still under thirty!

Such age and cultivation, even if placed among the Ancient Seven Clans, would be an incredibly explosive existence!

"Lin Feng, who would have thought that in just eight months he would have reached Second Transformation Dou Zun."

On the upper floor, the Flame Clan group, upon seeing the surging-aura Lin Feng below, immediately stood up in shock, their tone somewhat incredulous.

Within the Flame Clan, they do have the ability to elevate a person from Five-Star Dou Zun to Second Transformation Dou Zun within eight months.

But such a rapid increase, relying on external force, will surely make the Fighting Qi insubstantial.

Even with the Falling Heart Flame, logically speaking, at the Dou Zun level it shouldn't be that fast to solidify Fighting Qi that has risen six successive minor levels!

Even if Lin Feng originally had already reached the peak of Five-Star, and had broken through to Six-Star on his own,

that would still be five minor levels short of Second Transformation Dou Zun!

And the Flame Clan members have already been shocked to this extent; let alone the non-bloodline strong ones.

After all, Lin Feng's Fighting Qi cultivation was clearly exposed in that battle eight months ago.

Moreover, the people present are not simple figures; who doesn't have some information channel?

Therefore, seeing now that the previous person broke through six minor levels of the Dou Zun realm within eight months, averaging about one and a half months per star,

Who wouldn't be amazed by such speed!