Chapter 536

After Lin Feng entered the main hall, his gaze swiftly swept the surroundings.

On the chief seat of the hall still sat the radiant Tang Zhen.

As for the area around the former's seat, besides the Second Elder whom Lin Feng had seen before, there were two additional unfamiliar white‑bearded elders in red robes.

The two had faces as calm as water, exuding a non‑angry yet imposing aura.

From among them, Lin Feng sensed by aura that he possessed the Eight‑Star Dou Zong Pinnacle Level.

The other white‑haired elder, whose seat was above that of the Second Elder, caused Lin Feng to narrow his eyes slightly.

From that elder's body, a faint yet pervasive surge of massive Dou Qi could be seen.

Although that person was not as powerful as Tang Zhen, he was unlikely to be much weaker.

As for the other Dou Zong Elders, Lin Feng ignored them outright.

"Lord Tang, may I ask how you and the Elders of your valley have discussed the previous matter?"

Within the oppressive atmosphere of the hall and under many gazes, Lin Feng stepped forward slowly, clasped his fist to Tang Zhen on the chief seat, and said calmly.

He slapped the armrest of the seat, pondering, "Elder, I had already promised young friend Lin Feng; by acting this way now, aren't I breaking my word?"

They still thought they would have to drag it out longer before Lin Feng would agree.

Soon after the former finished speaking, a neither harsh nor soft hoarse voice suddenly rang through the hall.

He knew that this intimidation, causing the other side to abandon the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation plan, had been thwarted.

Then Tang Zhen spoke again: "Since the young friend has accepted the Second Elder's proposal, I have no choice. But this opportunity comes only once; if you have not passed the assessment, the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation will likely remain out of your reach."

At this moment, the Second Elder stepped forward to mediate: "Lord, do not be angry; the Elder only spoke because of the valley's rules. After all, the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation is not an ordinary secret technique, and handing it to an outsider naturally warrants extra consideration."

The Second Elder then paused to contemplate.

Hearing this, Xiao Yixian behind Lin Feng and the Tian Huo Venerable narrowed their eyes slightly.

If later Fen Yan Valley encounters trouble or needs any pills, he will surely lend his full support.

When Lin Feng opened his mouth, he immediately brought up the matter previously agreed upon with Tang Zhen.

Hearing his words, the people of Fen Yan Valley all furrowed their brows.

Just after he finished speaking, Xiao Yixian instantly stepped forward and said lightly.

Hearing Tang Zhen's words, the Elder's face showed clear discontent, then he snorted lightly: "Although the valley lord promised him beforehand, according to the valley's rules, this cannot be done under any circumstances!"

"I am Wu Xin, Senior Elder of Fen Yan Valley; you have helped the valley lord produce the Fire Bodhi Pill this time. I, representing Fen Yan Valley, thank you."

Seems like a troublemaker as well!

Seeing him angry, the Second Elder of Fen Yan Valley immediately explained: "According to the core disciple assessment, young friend Lin Feng only needs to survive ten moves under the Senior Elder, not to surpass the Senior Elder."

Looking at the red‑haired Tang Zhen on the main seat, Lin Feng spoke calmly.

At this moment, Lin Feng stepped forward and said.

Although he does not wish the former to obtain the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation, the proper conduct cannot be omitted.

"Lord Tang, rest assured, I will bear the consequences of my own choice."

"The Second Elder sending my husband to battle a Dou Zun seems a bit excessive, doesn't it?"

"Looks like that guy is my opponent this time."

To say I gain both wealth and beauty is no exaggeration.

"Xian Er, since the Second Elder wants Elder Wu Xin to assess, then let's follow his words."

And Xiao Yixian, hearing Lin Feng say that, retreated back to her original spot.

Lin Feng thought to himself, then slowly nodded and said, "That's right; before the pill refinement, I had already spoken with Lord Tang. Does this Elder have any objections?"

"Oh, so your core disciples of Fen Yan Valley must survive ten moves under a Two‑Star Dou Zun Pinnacle before they can learn the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation? Then I'd like to see how your core disciples manage to survive ten moves under a Dou Zun."

He then turned his gaze to Tang Zhen, his expression calm, and said, "Lord Tang, were you previously teasing this nameless youngster of mine?"

Having such a beautiful and powerful female warrior protecting me, this life is simply perfect.

But now that the other side acts this way, he does not quite resent them.

Lin Feng's eyes followed the voice, and the speaker was the unfamiliar white‑haired elder seated beside Tang Zhen.

But it would also be treated as a simple transaction; if the other side has any future requests.

And Lin Feng, in his heart, also let out a cold laugh.

This Fen Yan Valley had previously promised well.

Then, his hoary face feigned slight anger, his gaze fixed on Wu Xin.

His eyes swept over Lin Feng and continued, "How about this: according to the agreement between the valley lord and young friend Lin Feng, grant him the status of a core disciple of the valley. Once he passes the Senior Elder's assessment, he may enter the Dou Ji Pavilion to study the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation, what do you think?"

"Um, this Lin Feng young friend is not one of our Fen Yan Valley people; a higher assessment difficulty is understandable."

If the other side honors the previous deal and hands over the Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation promptly, he will surely return the favor.

In the end, when the moment arrived, they still prepared to renege!

"You, are you the Lin Feng who wants Fen Yan Valley's Tian Huo Three‑Mystic Transformation?"

And the other Fen Yan Valley disciples in the hall, seeing Xiao Yixian's actions, couldn't help but feel envy in their eyes.

Hearing the question, Tang Zhen's complexion became somewhat uneasy.

But recalling his status as a Seventh Grade Pinnacle Alchemist and the two Dou Zun elites behind him, Tang Zhen couldn't help sighing.

He did not expect the other side to agree to their plan so easily.

The Second Elder's mouth twitched, then he stammered.

He would only handle it officially, just as he would with ordinary people.

"Since both sides have agreed, let's go outside the hall to begin the test; the space here is too small to perform."

Hearing his words, Xiao Yixian immediately sneered.

Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Tang Zhen and the other Fen Yan Valley people were all taken aback.

Having said that, Wu Xin's expression remained calm, and he immediately continued: "But the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Changes is a secret not to be passed on from my Blazing Flame Valley; there are rules in the valley that it cannot be transmitted outward, even the valley master is no exception. Young friend, I will take you to the Combat Technique Pavilion to choose a combat technique."

Breakdown:

After saying that,

Wu Xin's expression remained calm,

and he immediately continued:

"But the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Changes is a secret not to be passed on from my Blazing Flame Valley,"

there are rules in the valley that it cannot be transmitted outward; even the valley master is no exception.

"Young friend, I will take you to the Combat Technique Pavilion to choose a combat technique."

We need to keep punctuation roughly. Use English punctuation.

Thus translation: After saying that, Wu Xin's expression remained calm, and he immediately continued: "But the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Changes is the secret not to be transmitted of my Blazing Flame Valley; there are rules within the valley that it cannot be passed outward, even the valley master is the same. Young friend, I will take you to the Combat Technique Pavilion to choose a combat technique."

Make sure to keep as one line.

Seeing the former's agreement, a confident smile immediately appeared on Wu Xin's aged face.

Translation: Seeing the former's agreement, a confident smile immediately appeared on Wu Xin's aged face.

We need to keep "Wu Xin". Use glossary name.

As a two-star Dou Zun peak-level expert, he was confident he could defeat this kid, whose strength was only at the Dou Zong peak, within three moves.

Translation: As a two-star Dou Zun Jian Feng expert, he had confidence that within three moves he could defeat this kid whose strength was only at the Dou Zong Peak.

We need to use "Dou Zun Jian Feng" exactly from glossary. Also "Dou Zong Peak" we translate.

Even though Lin Feng is an exceptionally outstanding young talent.

Translation: Even though this Lin Feng is an exceptionally outstanding young genius.

We need to use Lin Feng.

But in front of this veteran strongman, it still wasn't enough to be seen.