Chapter 1335: Ninth Tianjian

In the blink of an eye, dusk arrived once more. Escorted respectfully by the alchemists of the Dan Ding Grand Hall, Ling Feng returned in a relaxed and unhurried mood to his residence, two hundredth earth-tier Mingjian Tower.

Because he had effortlessly slain the former tower master Meng Jiande, no one had dared to come challenge him over the past few days.

When he returned, Fang Wen was washing Ling Feng's clothes, and the spacious Mingjian Tower had been cleaned until everything was neat and orderly. Looking at it now, taking in a "maid" like her was actually quite convenient.

At the same time, a completely unfamiliar figure suddenly appeared on the main road of the residential area where Ling Feng lived.

Many people immediately stopped to watch. One outer sect disciple with considerable seniority twitched his eyelid and recognized the man at once.

"That is Ninth Tianjian, the true elite of the outer sect, Meng Guizang!"

"Meng Guizang has finally returned. I heard he was carrying out a sect mission not long ago and went to explore a secret realm, so he was not in the Earth Realm. Otherwise, after his cousin Meng Jiande was killed by Ling Feng, he would never have waited until today to come looking for him!"

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Tsk tsk.

That fellow surnamed Ling has reached the end of his good days. Meng Guizang is the master of the ninth sky-tier Mingjian Tower and a fifth level Human Emperor expert!"

In an instant, more and more people gathered throughout the disciples' living quarters. A spectacle was clearly about to unfold.

"Who is Ling Feng!"

Meng Guizang stood atop a massive boulder and let out a long roar. The vast sound rolled outward, deep and powerful, like a volcano held in check.

He wore bright silver armor and held a long spear. He stood there like a towering mountain, his posture unshakable. His eyes were deep and sharp, and a cold light flickered within them.

That single roar shook the entire area. All the outer sect disciples felt as though thunder had exploded beside their ears, leaving them almost unable to breathe.

Inside the Mingjian Tower.

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Hm?

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Ling Feng frowned slightly. He had clearly heard the roar. He pursed his lips and said calmly, "So trouble has finally come knocking."

"Senior Brother Ling..."

Fang Wen felt a surge of tension. In the end, Ling Feng had killed Meng Jiande to save her, which had led to this enmity with Meng Guizang.

The ninth sky-tier Mingjian Tower was no ordinary position. A powerhouse like that was not someone a newly joined outer sect disciple could contend with.

Even Ling Feng might struggle.

"There is no need to worry," Ling Feng said as his brows lifted slightly. "When soldiers come, block them. When water comes, dam it."

Fang Wen clenched her teeth. She truly could not understand how Ling Feng could remain so calm when disaster was already upon them.

Bang bang bang!

Knocking sounded at the door. Ling Feng quickly walked over and opened it, only to see Lu Yu from the Dan Ding Grand Hall rushing in, his face filled with urgency.

Lu Yu also lived in this nearby area. Only later did he learn that Ling Feng was the newcomer who had taken over a Mingjian Tower on his very first day after joining the Dongling Immortal Pool.

After all, if Ling Feng could even subdue Ye Xiong, then defeating someone like Meng Jiande was hardly worth mentioning.

"Senior Brother Ling, hurry back to the Dan Ding Grand Hall to lie low," Lu Yu said anxiously. "With Master Ye and the others there, even Ninth Tianjian would not dare lay a hand on you."

At that moment, Lu Yu regarded Ling Feng as his great benefactor. Without Ling Feng, it would not have taken long before Ye Xiong sent him into the Black Abyss.

Once inside the Black Abyss, only two paths awaited him. He would either become a menial disciple or leave the Dongling Immortal Pool in disgrace.

It was Ling Feng who changed all of that, and in doing so, changed his life.

"Lu Yu," Ling Feng said calmly as he looked at him. "Thank you for your concern, but I would like to see for myself just how capable this so called Ninth Tianjian really is."

"Senior Brother Ling, you... you don't understand!" Lu Yu said, sweating profusely. "sky-tier Mingjian Towers and earth-tier Mingjian Towers are not on the same level at all. Ninth Tianjian possesses combat strength comparable to an outer sect elder. His power even surpasses that of many ordinary inner sect disciples. Senior Brother Ling, you must not act on impulse!"

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Fang Wen gritted her teeth and stepped forward as well. "Senior Brother Ling, you should still go to the Dan Ding Grand Hall and avoid this."

"Comparable to an elder?"

After hearing this, Ling Feng showed no sign of nervousness. Instead, a faint smile appeared on his face. "That makes it even better. The ninth sky-tier Mingjian Tower will be mine. Fang Wen, pack up and prepare to move."

Lu Yu was almost in tears. How could Ling Feng be this arrogant?

His alchemy skills were indeed formidable, but Meng Guizang was not Ye Xiong. No matter how strong one's alchemy was, it could not be used to overpower Meng Guizang!

"Enough. I cannot keep someone waiting until they lose patience."

Ling Feng laughed lightly and strode straight out the door. His figure flashed as he shot into the sky, calling out toward Meng Guizang's direction from afar, "I am Ling Feng!"

"Ling Feng!"

Meng Guizang's gaze turned razor sharp, as though it could pierce straight through Ling Feng's heart. Cold intent filled his eyes. "Such courage! You are Ling Feng?"

Meng Guizang rose into the air and fixed his gaze on Ling Feng. A strand of killing intent coiled around him.

The disciples below all broke into cold sweat. This was a fifth level Human Emperor expert who occupied the ninth sky-tier Mingjian Tower. He was battle hardened and experienced.

Anyone who could hold a sky-tier Mingjian Tower was without exception an elite among elites.

"What is it?" Ling Feng said with a grin. "I have been fairly famous lately. If ordinary people want my autograph, they still have to line up!"

Ling Feng met his gaze without fear. His Slaughterous Sword Will spread outward and scattered the approaching killing intent.

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Pfft!

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Someone spat out a mouthful of tea. This newcomer was not just a little arrogant. He was arrogantly dismissive of everyone!

"Was it you who killed Jiande?" Meng Guizang asked coldly as he stared at Ling Feng, his expression unchanged.

"He was inferior in skill and died by my hand," Ling Feng replied with his arms crossed, looking unconcerned. "I acted according to Immortal Pool rules. Do you have an objection?"

"Good. Very good! What a fine example of acting according to Immortal Pool rules!"

Meng Guizang let out a sinister smile, then clasped his hands behind his back and turned away.

"Ling Feng! You have three days to challenge me. Miss the deadline and bear the consequences yourself!"

He did not look back as he strode forward with his head held high. His tone allowed no argument and carried overwhelming dominance. From afar, his tall back looked like an unscalable mountain.

This was the bearing of Ninth Tianjian!

"That's it? You are leaving just like that?" Ling Feng curled his lips into a smile. "You act so proud. You tell me to challenge you and expect me to obey. Would that not make me look weak? If you have the ability, come challenge me yourself!"

The onlooking disciples all twitched at the corners of their mouths. This brat was arrogant to an unbelievable degree.

However, according to the rules of the Dongling Immortal Pool, challenges among outer sect disciples could only be initiated by the weaker party against the stronger.

If the strong were allowed to challenge the weak at will, the weak would have no room to survive, let alone grow through tempering.

Therefore, contests for Mingjian Towers could only be initiated by those with lower rankings against those ranked higher. This was a method meant to protect the weak.

Ling Feng was ranked two hundred at the earth-tier. Compared to Ninth Tianjian, the gap between them was vast beyond measure!

Thus, at least under the watchful eyes of so many people, even though Meng Guizang hated Ling Feng to the bone, he still did not dare openly violate the rules of the Dongling Immortal Pool and make a move against him.