Chapter 114: Wearing a Hood Makes You Stronger!
“Visitors from the Celestial Mansion?”
Ye Qingge was taken aback when she heard the news.
Throughout history, the ruins of celestial mansions have always existed in legends, with all sorts of bizarre accounts. However, very few have actually seen people from a celestial mansion, let alone cultivators appearing in the Nine States.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and said, “It’s probably because the Three Realms have merged. I need to make a trip to the Jade Pool Sacred Land!”
Ye Qingge nodded, realizing the significance of this matter. Of course, she wouldn’t stop him.
However, she then saw Lin Feng pull out a mask and swiftly put it on. It was a fearsome, ghostly face mask that transformed his entire aura in an instant. A wild and fierce vibe erupted from him.
Even Ye Qingge, who often mingled with strange people, found it hard to gauge his original aura.
“What do you need the mask for?” Ye Qingge asked, puzzled. She knew this mask was a rare magical treasure; otherwise, it wouldn’t have such an effect. Moreover, Lin Feng was a master artifact refiner who often crafted all sorts of bizarre items.
Grinning, Lin Feng explained, “I can’t reveal my identity just yet. There are some old acquaintances in the celestial mansion, and I’d rather not be discovered.”
“Running around the celestial mansions all thanks to a mask…”
Ye Qingge gave him a sly glance, chuckling as her chest heaved with laughter. She also knew that this guy was quite the sly one!
It wasn’t hard to understand why he wanted to wear a mask now… He must have done something shady in the celestial mansion!
Suddenly!
Ye Qingge realized something and questioned, “You didn’t go to the celestial mansion to find a few more little sisters for yourself, did you?”
“Of course not!”
Lin Feng quickly denied it but couldn’t help thinking, according to logic, you should be calling me ‘big brother’!
Uh—
What’s that saying again? A woman aged three years is like a goddess?
Lin Feng shook his head; this wasn’t the time to think about such things. He then bid farewell to Ye Qingge and turned to leave.
———
At the Jade Pool Sacred Land.
On top of a towering peak, there was an ancient and magnificent great hall, resplendent in gold and jade.
After all, they were hosting guests from the celestial mansion; the sacred land rolled out the red carpet with top-notch service.
“I didn’t expect such power to exist in the small Central State. Not bad at all!”
Xiao Jing took a sip of fine wine, set down his glass, and remarked, “Looks like we underestimated the power of the Nine States from the start!”
Though he knew the Jade Pool Sacred Land was already one of the strongest forces in the Nine States, he still couldn’t help but express his admiration.
He had never left the celestial mansion; his straightforwardness made those around him, including Wei Yuan, feel a bit awkward. However, since they were guests from the celestial mansion, they just smiled and let it slide.
Xiao Ziling nodded. The Jade Pool Sacred Land could be considered a top-tier force even within the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion. After all, they had an emperor in the Tribulation Period stationed here and dozens of Grand Elders in the Great Ascension period, truly formidable!
Of course, this assessment was based solely on rank. In terms of actual strength, there was still a significant gap compared to the elite forces within the celestial mansion. This was because the Dao of the Nine States was severely fragmented, resulting in lower combat capabilities at the same level compared to the celestial mansion.
Not to mention, there were several cultivators within the celestial mansion that could unlock secret realms, boasting astonishing combat power!
Xiao Ziling’s only curiosity was about that Eternal Emperor!
Because he might actually have entered the celestial mansion and come out again, carrying a mysterious aura with him.
“Elder Wei Yuan, can you tell us more about the Eternal Emperor’s exploits?”
Xiao Ziling leaned in and couldn’t help but ask. The other celestial mansion folks halted their movements, looking over curiously.
“This…”
Wei Yuan hesitated slightly and after a pause said, “It’s not that I can’t tell you about it!”
He paused again and continued, “However, we know very little about the Eternal Emperor!”
He paused again, then with a thoughtful expression, continued, “Most of what we know is from leaked diaries. Sharing some with you should be fine.”
Feeling the eager gazes of the crowd, Wei Yuan pondered for a moment and continued, “The Eternal Emperor claims to be a transcendent being, and he must have used some kind of celestial herb to attain eternal youth!”
“He can even cultivate in his dreams—breaking the mirror as easily as drinking water…”
“His combat power is sky-high, far surpassing cultivators of the same level. With a single punch, he can send celestial beings reeling!”
Wei Yuan was just getting to the good part when he suddenly heard a scoff.
“Hahaha—”
“I thought he was a true peerless powerhouse, but it seems he’s mostly just a fraud!”
Xiao Jing burst into laughter, then his face turned serious as he said, “Writing a diary without a draft, huh?”
“A single punch that can drive back a celestial being? Who dares to say such a thing? Even an emperor who has accessed the ancestral palace’s hidden treasures in the celestial mansion wouldn’t be able to do that!”
The others nodded in agreement.
Even Xiao Ziling found this hard to believe; the laws of the Dao in the celestial realm were the most complete. If one was truly in the celestial realm, to drive back an opponent with a single punch…
Not many could achieve that even in the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion!
Xiao Jing’s lips curled into a smirk, then he teasingly added, “Unless he not only accessed the secrets of the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion but also the treasures of other celestial mansions.”
“Maybe that’s even possible!”
Though he said so, his expression revealed it wouldn’t be an easy feat.
Wei Yuan frowned. Even though the celestial mansion appeared mysterious and powerful to them, the few people in front of him, though young, seemed immensely strong, making even him a little uncertain about winning.
However, he had absolute confidence in the Eternal Emperor.
But, arguing about it now was pointless; they only needed to wait for the Eternal Emperor to show up to clear things up.
———
When Lin Feng arrived at the Jade Pool Sacred Land, he first saw Yuan Ruoyu.
“You’ve come!”
Yuan Ruoyu was surprised to see Lin Feng and asked, “Why are you wearing a hood?”
If it wasn’t for Lin Feng intentionally releasing his aura, she wouldn’t have recognized him.
Lin Feng had no choice but to explain himself again and then asked, “Where are those people? Let’s go check them out!”
But Yuan Ruoyu stopped him, saying, “These envoys from the celestial mansion are said to represent various major forces, here to spread their teachings in the Nine States!”
“They are looking for you to issue a challenge!”
Yuan Ruoyu continued, “This way, they can quickly get the cultivators of the Nine States to accept their inheritance.”
This news took Lin Feng by surprise. He hadn’t really expected it to be like that, and he felt a little relieved.
After pondering for a moment, Lin Feng devised a plan and laughed, “This is good news!”
“Let’s go check it out!”
The appearance of cultivators from the celestial mansion in the Nine States for teachings was no small matter.
Lin Feng couldn’t think of any downsides.
However, what was the original intention of the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion in doing this?
As Lin Feng moved forward, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes. It seemed the merging of the Three Realms had surpassed his imagination in terms of its impact on the celestial mansions.
And there were definitely other reasons behind it…
Being someone who had mingled in various celestial mansions for years, he knew full well that many forces within the celestial mansions didn’t have friendly views of the Nine States!
Soon,
Accompanied by Yuan Ruoyu, Lin Feng entered the grand hall.
Grand Elder Wei Yuan stood up and respectfully greeted Yuan Ruoyu, then looked at Lin Feng, who was wearing a hood, with a puzzled expression.
Yuan Ruoyu calmly explained, “This is the Eternal Emperor!”
With the confirmation from the Sacred Lord, though Wei Yuan was still confused, he didn’t ask further.
At that moment, Xiao Jing stood up, looking at Lin Feng and asked, “Are you the one known as the Eternal Emperor?”
“Very well, I represent the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion to challenge you. Do you dare to accept?”
Nearby, Xiao Ziling rolled her eyes, a puzzled expression on her face.
Why do these supreme emperors all love to wear hoods and face masks?
Does wearing a hood somehow strengthen their mystical powers?
