Chapter 997: Master of the Cloud Rain Sect?

As for Lin Feng, he is the one who likes this kind of story the most.

Because through these matters, he can always obtain a lot of secret information.

And these pieces of information often provide him with considerable help.

"Hmph, just a thankless, treacherous scoundrel."

Hearing that, Zhao Yuan tightened his grip on his cane and snorted coldly.

When Lin Feng heard this, his interest was further piqued; he immediately perked up his ears and began listening.

"A thousand years ago, when I was a young man traveling the Zhongzhou Continent, I happened to meet a ten‑to‑twenty‑year‑old Wu Chunsheng. Though he was still very young then, he was already a Seventh Grade Pinnacle Alchemist and a High‑Stage Dou Zong."

At this point, Zhao Yuan glanced over Lin Feng and said, "The former may not be as good as you, but across the entire Zhongzhou Continent he is still a rather outstanding young talent."

Hearing that, the latter also nodded.

That Wu Chunsheng, though perhaps not as accomplished at the same age, managed to reach High‑Stage Dou Zong and become a Seventh Grade Pinnacle Alchemist in his early twenties.

Calling him an outstanding young talent is indeed no problem.

Then Zhao Yuan continued, "Since I saw that his Dou Qi talent was stronger than mine, and he was also an alchemist, I naturally began befriending that scoundrel!"

Speaking of the latter, a flash of guilt and hatred briefly crossed his weathered face.

"And after I took the initiative to befriend him, my relationship with Wu Chunsheng grew increasingly 'deep,' and I even shared some family secrets with him."

"Later, when the Light‑Shadow Space opened, Wu Chunsheng also entered it at my generous invitation."

At this point, his expression shifted slightly again, and he continued, "Through our collective effort, I eventually obtained the Radiant Cauldron and a vast quantity of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures inside."

"However, I didn't keep those items for myself; after leaving the Light‑Shadow Space, I distributed them to my younger brother, sister, and Wu Chunsheng."

"Moreover, after that, I considered Wu Chunsheng reliable and powerful—a fine person—so I directly betrothed my sister to him."

Speaking, Zhao Yuan's face instantly turned extremely regretful as he said, "Back then I was indeed blind, unable to see his true nature, and foolishly forced that scoundrel—who only coveted my sister's body and our family's heirloom—into a match with my sister."

"And after Wu Chunsheng fully earned our trust, one day he took advantage of my sister and I being away, used his position to sneak up and kill my parents—who were still recovering from the great battle with the Soul Hall—and my younger brother, who happened to be with them."

"Uh."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's mouth twitched involuntarily.

So after all that, Wu Chunsheng is Zhao Ran's husband!

Zhao Yuan despises Wu Chunsheng so much because the latter not only took Zhao Ran's body but also stole something important from the Zhao family.

However, thinking of Zhao Ran's curvy, still‑pink figure, a hint of jealousy flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"In any world, those who can cast aside morals and have outstanding personal qualities live the most comfortably!"

Immediately after, Lin Feng shook his head helplessly and muttered something to himself.

After finishing his thought, the former looked at Zhao Yuan and asked in confusion, "Senior, you are a renowned Half‑Saint on the Zhongzhou Continent. Since the other did this, why didn't you simply kill him and avenge yourself?"

"Heh, I did try. After advancing to Half‑Saint, I rushed to the Cloud Rain Sect for revenge, but I was forced to retreat in disgrace, so I had to temporarily give up."

Saying that, he shook his head with a bitter expression.

"Cloud Rain Sect?!"

As soon as the former finished speaking, Lin Feng's astonished voice rang out again.

Then, some information about this sect floated into his mind.

The Cloud Rain Sect is a lewd and bizarre faction.

This faction is a sect that specifically cultivates 'meat cauldrons' to boost its own strength!

These so‑called 'meat cauldrons' involve selecting exceptionally talented, good‑looking young girls and giving them particular cultivation methods, forcing them to endure years of harsh training.

Then the higher‑ups of the Cloud Rain Sect use a unique mating technique to absorb the Dou Qi within their bodies to strengthen themselves.

Of course, because the method is so domineering, the women whose Dou Qi is siphoned usually wither and die within ten days.

However, Lin Feng's astonishment is not because he finds the sect lewd, but because his impression of it is truly profound!

Before his transmigration, when the original 'Battle Through the Heavens' was first released, he—then a high school student—was already following it daily.

After seeing information about the Cloud Rain Sect, he even imagined possessing such abilities and directly commanding the entire school to serve him.

Of course, what left a deep impression on him was more than just that.

Moreover, he recalled that during the Space Trade Fair in the original work, it was the Cloud Rain Sect's Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts competing with the Demon Fire Remnant Diagram.

"Wait, could it be that the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts in the original were able to produce so many pills to compete with Yao Chen because of Zhao Ran's former husband's connection?"

Thinking of this, Lin Feng lifted his hand, rubbed his chin, and a hint of contemplation appeared on his face.

Although he hasn't yet clarified the specifics, he thinks this is likely the case.

After all, in the original, the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts and Yao Chen competed over the Demon Fire Remnant Diagram; aside from the final decisive Eighth Grade Nine‑Color Pill, they had previously released a considerable number of Eighth Grade Eight‑Color Pills at set prices.

From these details, it is evident that Wu Chunsheng has some connection with the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts.

Otherwise, given the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts' strength, plus the fact that he is not an alchemist—

Unless he uncovered the relic of a once‑powerful alchemist, there is no way to possess such a quantity of Eighth Grade High‑level Pills.

At this point, Lin Feng immediately asked curiously, "Senior, I heard that the decision‑maker of the Cloud Rain Sect is the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts, isn't it?"

"Given that a senior like you, with advanced Half‑Saint strength, wouldn't seek revenge, the opponent's power must not be lower than yours. With the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts' strength, how could they possibly be defeated by you?"

"Heh, you must be credited for thinking of so many things in an instant."

For the still‑perplexed former, Zhao Yuan smiled and shook his head, then said, "What if the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts of the Cloud Rain Sect are actually people Wu Chunsheng helped rise?"

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