Chapter 743: Ling Feng's Backing

"Enough is enough, young man of the Yan family!"

𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

At that moment, Gu Xichao, the head of the Gu family, stood up from within the grand hall. The aura of a peak king-level expert erupted, completely suppressing Yan Jinghong and rendering him immobile.

"It's General Gu!"

The crowd was shocked to see Gu Xichao stepping forward for Ling Feng, even going so far as to use his aura to suppress Yan Jinghong.

"Who do you think you are? You think you can suppress me?"

Yan Jinghong let out a low roar, his aura surging as he forcefully repelled Gu Xichao's pressure.

Gu Xichao grunted, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. Although he had held back, he hadn't expected Yan Jinghong's willpower to be so formidable.

This man truly lived up to his title as the "Empire's Legend"!

Ling Feng crossed his arms, his expression calm and composed. "Yan Jinghong, you won't be able to lay a finger on me even if I stand here without moving a muscle. Do you believe me or not?"

"Nonsense!" Yan Jinghong sneered. "Do you think they can protect you?"

As soon as Yan Jinghong finished speaking, a powerful voice echoed from afar, "What if you add me to the mix?"

A gust of wind swept through, melting all the ice and snow within Yan Jinghong's Ice Emperor's Domain. An elderly man with white hair appeared at the entrance of General's Mansion.

It was none other than the Ascendant Eagle General, Deng Xian.

Behind Deng Xian, a young girl and several attendants followed from a distance. The girl sprinted over, and it was none other than Deng Xian's beloved granddaughter, Deng Yongshi.

Of course, she was also Ling Feng's nominal student.

"General Deng, I've been waiting for you."

Ling Feng smiled faintly. The real show was just beginning.

"

Hey,

Ling Feng! Aren't you going to greet me?" Deng Yongshi pouted, glaring at Ling Feng with her hands on her hips.

"Shouldn't it be the student who greets the teacher first?" Ling Feng chuckled, once again saying something that left everyone dumbfounded.

"

Hmph!

"

Deng Yongshi shot Ling Feng a glare but didn't refute his words. Instantly, the crowd erupted in excitement.

"My heavens, so Little General Ling is also the teacher of the Deng family's treasured pearl!"

"It seems General Ling and General Deng share a deep relationship!"

"..."

Seeing Deng Xian's arrival, Yan Jinghong's expression shifted slightly, though he wasn't entirely surprised. During the incident in the northern outskirts of the imperial capital, Deng Xian had been one of the old men who had stopped him from dealing with Ling Feng.

However, before Yan Jinghong could regain his composure, another prominent figure arrived.

"Little General Ling, I hope I'm not too late!"

An elderly man in white robes walked in slowly. Though he appeared frail, everyone present stood up respectfully, their expressions solemn.

This man was none other than one of the Three Lords—Grand Commandant Li!

Li Bufan had indeed managed to bring this empire's formidable figure here.

"Grand Commandant Li!"

"Greetings, Grand Commandant!"

One by one, the empire's dignitaries hurried forward to greet Grand Commandant Li. A figure of his status was essentially second only to the emperor himself.

"Grand Commandant, your presence honors me greatly!"

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow, bowing slightly to Grand Commandant Li before casting a challenging glance at Yan Jinghong.

I'm standing right here. Come at me if you dare!

Yan Jinghong's expression grew even uglier. He hadn't expected Grand Commandant Li to show up.

Though Yan Jinghong was arrogant, he wasn't a lawless madman.

The Three Lords of the empire were figures with immense power, capable of uprooting even the Yan family of the Eastern Capital.

Even the Empress Dowager had repeatedly warned him that, no matter how much he acted out in the imperial capital, he must never provoke any of the Three Lords!

Before the crowd could fully digest Grand Commandant Li's arrival, another luxurious carriage appeared at the end of the street. From it stepped a young man dressed in a golden python robe.

Such attire could only be worn by members of the imperial family, and only by those of direct lineage.

"

Hmm?

Which prince has arrived?"

The crowd's eyelids twitched again, marveling at the sheer magnitude of the forces backing Ling Feng. Even a prince had personally attended Ling Feng's banquet!

This General Weiyuan truly had an impressive reputation!

The prince represented the imperial family itself!

"Is that... him?"

Ling Feng's pupils contracted slightly. No matter how he looked at it, he hadn't expected Feng Mo to be a prince!

No wonder this guy always showed up wherever there was food and drink, but today he had excused himself, claiming he wasn't feeling well.

This guy had clearly been planning this all along.

"My heavens, is that... Feng Mo?"

Wang Yishan, the big guy, was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out of his head. Who would have thought that someone as flamboyant as Feng Mo was actually a high-ranking prince?

Feng Mo wore a faint smile as he walked up to Ling Feng, surrounded by attendants. "General Ling, I've come to congratulate you on your new residence!"

"Greetings, Ninth Prince!"

Grand Commandant Li, who frequently visited the imperial palace, naturally recognized the Ninth Prince. However, he hadn't expected the usually reclusive Ninth Prince to know Ling Feng.

"Grand Commandant, there's no need for formalities."

Ninth Prince Mo Feng smiled gracefully, his demeanor refined and elegant—a far cry from the carefree Feng Mo everyone knew.

Ling Feng took a deep breath, taking a moment to process the fact that Feng Mo had transformed into the "Ninth Prince." He saluted with a fist-and-palm gesture. "Greetings, Ninth Prince!"

Mo Feng steadied Ling Feng and declared loudly in front of everyone, "General Ling is my closest friend. I heard someone wanted to cause trouble here. Is that true?"

Ling Feng looked deeply at Feng Mo, feeling deeply moved.

This guy is truly a loyal friend!

"I, He Yuanzhi, on behalf of the Tianmeng Chamber of Commerce, present three top-grade spiritual artifacts to congratulate Little General Ling on his new residence!"

Next, He Yuanzhi, the Supreme Elder of the Tianmeng Chamber of Commerce, arrived to offer congratulations on behalf of the Tianmeng.

Ling Feng was slightly surprised, but the Tianmeng was the Tianmeng. In the imperial capital, nothing escaped their notice.

He Yuanzhi, dressed in white, floated down gracefully, looking even more youthful and vibrant than before. Clearly, she had consumed a Youth-Preserving Pill, restoring her youthful appearance.

Upon hearing of Ling Feng's new residence, Supreme Elder Yuanzhi had come to offer congratulations under Feng Wuhen's orders.

Her arrival made the situation even more delicate.

Everyone present knew that the Tianmeng was no ordinary chamber of commerce.

Who would have thought that Ling Feng had the backing of the Tianmeng as well?

Yan Jinghong's expression shifted repeatedly, nearing the point of collapse.

First, a general marshal, then a grand commandant, followed by a prince, and now even a supreme elder from Tianmeng...

If he still didn't know when to back down, he would truly be an idiot.

Remembering how confidently he had declared that Ling Feng would die today, he now stood frozen, unable to make a move!