Chapter 1220: Long Fei? Ling Feng?

After distributing the tokens, Murong Zining first walked up to Di Xuan, smiling warmly as she extended an invitation. "Di Xuan, you still have ten days. Why not come stay at the Murong Clan? When the time comes, you can depart directly from my family."

"No need."

Di Xuan refused curtly, his expression unreadable. He then glanced briefly at Ling Feng, nodded slightly, and leapt away from the venue in a single bound.

Murong Zining's eyes flickered with displeasure.

Di Xuan! How dare you treat me like air!

Taking a deep breath, she continued inviting the other Tianlan Sea Token winners to visit the Murong Clan. Unlike Di Xuan, they were not so aloof and readily agreed.

Finally, it was Ling Feng's turn. Murong Zining, however, simply glared at him coldly, without even bothering to speak.

This damned fatty thinks he can eat swan meat!

Ling Feng smirked as he watched Murong Zining raise her head and leave with the grace of a proud swan.

She didn't want to bother with him? Fine, he had no intention of bothering with her either!

He returned to the manor with Tuoba Yan and Yang Huanzhi. With ten days ahead, Ling Feng decided to enter seclusion. It would be perfect if he could break through to king-tier within this time.

What he did not know was that a conspiracy targeting him had already begun quietly.

...

Murong Mansion.

Not long after the Tianlan Sea Token Tournament ended, a mysterious visitor appeared outside Murong Mansion. Draped in a wide black cloak, only a pair of piercing, cold eyes that sent shivers down the spine was visible.

If Ling Feng had been present, he would have recognized the black-robed figure instantly. This was the same person who, at Heaven's Illusion Palace, had attempted to seize the

Nightmare Heart Technique

from him during the Stairway of the Soul challenge.

This individual had once been a renowned Human Emperor, but he had taken over a young man's body. He was ultimately discovered by the Illusion Heart Queen and expelled from Heaven's Illusion Island.

Since then, he had harbored a deep hatred for both Ling Feng and the Illusion Heart Queen. His power had not yet returned to its peak, but he had been tracking Ling Feng relentlessly, eventually arriving in Tianhuang City.

Upon declaring his identity, the black-robed visitor was escorted by Murong Clan guards into a side hall. He waited for about half a cup of tea before a red-faced, youthful looking elder finally arrived.

This elder was none other than the head of the Murong Clan, the city lord of Tianhuang City, and the undisputed overlord of the Tianlan Sea Region, Murong Quan, the Venerable of the Desolate Sea!

The venerable man strode into the hall and eyed the black-robed figure carefully. The man shuddered uncontrollably and quickly bowed with a forced smile. "Brother Murong, it has been over ten years. Your cultivation has improved remarkably!"

"

Oh?

"

𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Murong Quan narrowed his eyes, observing the visitor carefully. "You are Brother Baichuan?"

The black-robed man sighed, smiling bitterly. "Brother Murong, can you not recognize my Thousand-Transformation Poison Hand?"

He lifted his palm. Normally flesh-colored, it now glimmered with a jade-like sheen. Murong Quan's pupils contracted. "You really are Lu Baichuan?"

"Exactly!"

Lu Baichuan nodded, then hung his head in defeat.

"Brother Baichuan, you were on the verge of reaching the seventh level of Human Emperor back then. What happened to you?"

"It's a long story, Brother Murong," Lu Baichuan said with a bitter smile. "When I fought the Illusion Heart Queen, I nearly perished. Being able to body takeover was itself a great stroke of fortune."

"I see." Murong Quan sat down, fingers tapping lightly on the table. "So, Brother Baichuan, why have you come? Could it be that you seek revenge for that arrow?"

"Revenge? I would never trouble you, Brother Murong. I have come on a matter of greater importance, one I must discuss openly with you so that you are not kept in the dark."

"Go on."

"Brother Murong, although you did not personally oversee the Tianlan Sea Token Tournament, you must have a clear idea of who won, yes?" Lu Baichuan asked cautiously.

"Of course. This tournament produced quite a few promising talents," Murong Quan replied, stroking his long beard with a faint smile.

"Yes. Among them, one called Long Fei is particularly formidable!" Lu Baichuan clenched his fists, his teeth grinding with intensity.

"

Oh?

You know him, Brother Baichuan?"

"Know him? More than that!" Lu Baichuan grinned. "I think your precious granddaughter is even more familiar with him!"

Murong Quan chuckled. "Regarding Long Fei... I've heard a little. Zining had intended to recruit him, but he used it to blackmail her into marrying him. Such a madman deserves a lesson. But with my position, I need not lower myself to his level."

"Brother Murong is indeed big-hearted, but..." Lu Baichuan paused, then continued, "Brother Murong, it would be better to discuss this matter in front of Miss Murong herself."

"Still as meticulous as ever, Brother Baichuan," Murong Quan said, nodding. He instructed his men to summon Murong Zining.

Soon, Murong Zining arrived, bowing respectfully to the Venerable of the Desolate Sea before glancing at Lu Baichuan. "And this is...?"

She frowned slightly, a vague recognition stirring.

"Miss Murong, we meet again!"

Lu Baichuan's hoarse voice triggered her memory. Though she had not participated in the Illusion Heart Queen's assessment, she had watched from the sidelines and knew that this black-robed man was a body takeover expert.

"It's you!" Murong Zining's eyelids twitched. She could not fathom why he had appeared in the Murong Clan.

"Zining, do not be rude. In terms of seniority, Brother Baichuan is of the same generation as your grandfather," the Venerable of the Desolate Sea reminded her. He gestured for her to sit before continuing. "Now that Zining is here, Brother Baichuan, speak freely."

"

Ha,

then I shall speak plainly."

Lu Baichuan nodded. "Miss Murong, do you still remember Ling Feng?"

"Ling Feng!"

At the mention of his name, Murong Zining's brows knitted in fury. "Why mention this person? He and I have a bitter grudge!"

On Heaven's Illusion Island, Ling Feng had humiliated her, forced her to lick his shoes, and even publicly stripped her.

The thought alone made her teeth itch for revenge.

Lu Baichuan took a slow sip of tea and said calmly, "Miss Murong, be patient. As far as I know, Ling Feng has long since entered Tianhuang City under the alias Long Fei, and he has already claimed a Tianlan Sea Token!"

"What? Impossible!"

Murong Zining stomped and jumped to her feet.

Ling Feng? Long Fei? How can they be the same person? The difference is far too great!