Chapter 1400: Kneel and Confess

"I say, Brother Ling, that is not fair of you. You only brought Senior Sister Li Fei and left me out!"

Lin Mu put on an aggrieved expression and stepped in front of Chu Tiange with a grin. "Senior Brother Chu, count me in too, will you?"

"

Uh

..." Chu Tiange glanced at Lin Mu and hesitated for a moment. Although Lin Mu had not entered the Creation Star Ranking, one of the three Hall Masters leading this expedition was Saint Lady Bi Luo. If Lin Mu joined his team, that connection alone would serve as an added layer of protection.

"Very well! Since Junior Brother Lin thinks highly of me, I would be more than happy to have you."

"If Sister Fei is joining your team, then I am joining too!"

Feng Ling had originally planned to enter seclusion to prepare for the Three Sacred's Grand Selection. Unexpectedly, this matter arose out of nowhere, and all disciples ranked on the Creation Star Ranking were required to participate. Left with no choice, she came out of seclusion. Given her close friendship with Li Fei, she naturally chose the same team.

Chu Tiange was delighted by Feng Ling's decision. After all, her strength placed her within the top fifty of the Creation Star Ranking!

...

Before long, the selection of team members was mostly complete.

One surprising development was that Xu Xinghe also joined Chu Tiange's team, on the condition that Princess Qian Ling be accepted as well.

It turned out that Xu Xinghe's clan served as retainers to Princess Qian Ling. That was why he had always taken such careful care of her.

With Xu Xinghe's addition, the overall strength of Chu Tiange's team rose to an entirely new level.

"That is enough. Submit the final roster to me before tomorrow. At noon tomorrow, everyone departs on time!"

The Hall Master of the Profound Thunder Hall let out a low roar. In the next instant, the three Hall Masters turned into streaks of light and vanished without a trace.

The crowd dispersed and returned to make their preparations.

Ling Feng went back to Mingjian Tower and carefully reflected on the events of the day.

Although the three Hall Masters had not gone into detail about the Land of War, the situation there was clearly grave. Otherwise, the sect would not have mobilized several thousand king-tier elites at once and sent them to the front lines.

They were even offering an enormous number of contribution points to bolster morale.

The Land of War was certainly fraught with danger, yet for Ling Feng, it was also a place to temper himself.

Most importantly, he would obtain a promise from the Sect Master. That promise was no less than a tremendous stroke of fortune!

"This journey to the Land of War has only one goal. First place in merit!"

A sharp light flickered in Ling Feng's eyes. Even though his competitors included the top thirty experts of the Creation Star Ranking and even the Young Emperors who were already making their moves in secret, such a contest only made things more interesting.

"Senior Brother Ling, I have prepared a change of clothes for you."

Fang Wen knocked gently on the door. With her strength, going to the Land of War would be far too dangerous, so Ling Feng had not brought her along. As for Yan Guying, he had already left the sect to train on his own and missed this opportunity.

"Alright. Come in."

Fang Wen pushed the door open and entered, holding several robes in her arms. She lowered her head as she handed them to Ling Feng, obedient and gentle.

Ever since Ling Feng had given her medicinal pills and occasionally guided her in cultivation, her strength had improved steadily.

"Senior Brother Ling, be careful when you go to the Land of War. I have heard that the northern barbarians are cruel and violent. You must go all out even against the weakest among them."

She spoke softly, her cheeks turning slightly red as if embarrassed by her own boldness.

Ling Feng smiled faintly. "

Mhmm

, I will remember."

After a brief pause, he added, "After I leave, if anyone dares to bully you, go to Ye Xiong. He is an outer sect elder. Keeping the outer sect disciples in line will not be a problem for him."

Fang Wen nodded repeatedly. "

Mhmm

, thank you for your concern, Senior Brother."

She only regretted that her strength was too weak to accompany him.

At that moment, Ling Feng's brows knit slightly. His figure flashed as he rushed out of Mingjian Tower.

"Fairy Qingping!"

Sensing the visitor, Ling Feng frowned. At a time like this, why would she come?

"You are as perceptive as ever!"

A peerless beauty stood quietly before the door. Her ink washed gown rippled in the glow of the setting sun, accentuating her slender and graceful figure as though carved from jade.

An ethereal aura surrounded her. A faint mist lingered beneath her feet, lending her the bearing of a celestial maiden.

"Since you are here, there is no need for riddles. Speak your purpose!"

Ling Feng's tone was calm. Fairy Qingping was also ranked within the top thirty of the Creation Star Ranking, yet she had not been selected as one of the fifteen team leaders. Most likely, the higher ups had granted her special exemption.

"Ling Feng, you refined the spirit core that belonged to Senior Brother Qin. After careful thought these past few days, I have decided to give you a chance. Go at once to kneel outside Senior Brother Qin's hall and await his emergence from seclusion. When he comes out, confess your crime and beg his forgiveness. Only then may you leave."

"Kneel and wait? Confess my crime?"

Ling Feng pointed at his own nose, the corner of his eye twitching.

"Yes. This is the greatest leniency you will receive."

Her expression was utterly matter of fact.

"Leniency?"

Ling Feng laughed in disbelief. He looked at her as if she had lost her mind and said coldly, "Fairy Qingping, if something is wrong with your head, I can fetch you some medicine free of charge!"

She remained unmoved, as calm as an immortal above mortal affairs. "There is no need for insults, Ling Feng. This is your only path to survival. If Senior Brother Qin makes a move against you, even a descended god will not be able to save you."

"

Hahaha!

" Ling Feng laughed loudly. "Then let him come find me himself. You expect me to kneel and beg forgiveness? I, Ling Feng, do not kneel to heaven or earth, nor to gods! Your Unrivaled Young Emperor is not worthy of it!"

With a sweep of his sleeve, he turned and strode back into Mingjian Tower. "Fairy Qingping, I will not be seeing you out!"

Watching his retreating figure, a trace of disdain flickered through her clear eyes. Her voice drifted through the air like heavenly music. "Before Senior Brother Qin leaves seclusion, kneeling in welcome and confessing your crime is your only way to live!"

With that, she stepped into the air and vanished.

"How ridiculous!"

Ling Feng let out a contemptuous laugh. This woman was blindly devoted to that so-called Unrivaled Young Emperor. He was merely a disciple. Even Saint Lady Hui Yue had failed to make him bow his head. Qin Zusheng was even less qualified.

He scoffed and put the matter aside. Tomorrow he would depart for the Land of War with the three Hall Masters. When he returned, if that Unrivaled Young Emperor dared to seek trouble, he would face him head on!

However, a faint trace of concern flickered in Ling Feng's eyes.

Within the Great Emperor Spiritual Domain, Elder Gui, one of the three Half Saints, had once warned that Dongling Immortal Pool would soon face a great crisis. The sudden aggression of the northern barbarians might well be the beginning of that storm.

Dongling Immortal Pool appeared as stable as a mountain, yet within that vast entity, how many hidden dangers lay concealed?

Ling Feng shook his head and drew a deep breath. Saint Gui had once said that he was the one chosen by fate, the only person capable of changing the outcome. Yet with his current strength...

"Enough. There is no need to overthink. When soldiers come, generals will block them. When floodwaters rise, earth will contain them!"

A sharp gleam flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. Whether it was the Unrivaled Young Emperor or Saint Lady Hui Yue, in the end they would only become stepping stones on his path of martial cultivation!