Chapter 464: 25: Persecution

Chapter 464: Chapter 25: Persecution

Ziyuan had revived the “Holy Ancestor Bloodline,” a bloodline so powerful it was hard to imagine. One day, she was destined to become an unmatched mighty being.

So, this beautiful woman planned to recruit Ziyuan into her sect.

The beautiful woman said, “The world is harsh, and you depend on each other for survival. Do you have any plans?”

Lin Feng replied, “We plan to seek refuge with a Great Sect.”

The beautiful woman said, “Our Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land is the strongest force in the Heavenly Dao State of the Three Thousand States, with the longest heritage and the most ancient traditions. How about both of you join our Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land?”

Lin Feng had not expected such a good opportunity, an invitation from an Ancient Sacred Land.

Indeed, a force like the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land was absolutely the top-tier power in the Three Thousand States.

Now, Lin Feng deliberately concealed his aura, appearing very ordinary, so he knew that the beautiful woman was inviting him and Ziyuan to join the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land solely because of Ziyuan’s talent.

The beautiful woman said, “With Ziyuan’s talent, after joining our Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land, she will surely soon obtain the status of a Core Disciple, and I can also arrange for you to become an Outer Disciple. What do you think?”

The beautiful woman looked at Lin Feng.

She thought that Lin Feng, who appeared to be around nineteen, was still only at the Martial General Realm. Moreover, as Lin Feng had deliberately hidden his Bloodline Power, she believed his talent was quite average.

Lin Feng said, “Thank you very much, I’ll leave everything to your senior guidance.”

“Good, our Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land will not mistreat you,” said the beautiful woman.

“Ziyu, Lin Feng will share a room with you today, and Ziyuan, how about you share a room with me?” The beautiful woman smiled at Ziyuan.

Ziyuan originally did not want to be separated from Lin Feng, but considering they were now “cousins,” it was proper to avoid any suspicion, so she nodded and said, “I only fear disturbing your peaceful sleep.”

The beautiful woman laughed and said, “Not at all, I would be delighted to have you by my side. In the future, you will also be a disciple of our Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land, so you should call me ‘Uncle Master’ just like the others.”

Ziyuan obediently nodded her head.

A young Cultivator named Ziyu brought Lin Feng into a room and cheerfully said, “Junior Brother Lin, you sleep on this bed.”

This person’s full name was Wangziyu, twenty years old this year, at the Fifth Level of Martial King Realm in cultivation, only a year older than Lin Feng, and still quite talented, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land.

The airship was flying swiftly through the sky, and Lin Feng asked, “How long will it take to reach the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land?”

“We need to cross three states. With an airship, it would take ten years, but now we are going to Rain City, one of the Ten Great Ancient Cities in the Desert Domain. The place is known for its perpetual heavy rain, hence the name Rain City. Rain City has a space-time wormhole, and we’ll use the wormhole to travel to Heavenly Dao State, which should take roughly three months to reach the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land,” explained Wangziyu.

“Space-time wormhole, what is that?” Lin Feng inquired, puzzled.

“It’s a kind of space tunnel, but unlike ordinary ones, space-time wormholes are constructed by Divine Spirits and can cross vast distances. Entering a wormhole allows for Void Jumps, greatly reducing the time needed to travel between two places. However, space-time wormholes are quite rare nowadays—some domains might have one, others might have two or three, and some even none,” Wangziyu explained.

“I see,” Lin Feng nodded.

Just like in the East County Divine Land, there were no space-time wormholes.

…

“Ziyuan, why aren’t you asleep yet?” the beautiful woman asked as she watched Ziyuan toss and turn.

Ziyuan replied, “I don’t know if cousin has slept yet, Master Aunt, I will go check on him and come back soon.”

Ziyuan got up and left the room, heading toward Lin Feng and Wangziyu’s room.

In the darkness, a chilling intention flashed in the beautiful woman’s eyes.

“With Holy Ancestor Bloodline, such a talent should not have any worldly ties.”

The beautiful woman rose to her feet and approached the window, spotting a figure hanging far behind the flying ship, a cold smile immediately appearing at the corners of her mouth.

The next day, the beautiful woman summoned Wangziyu to her side, saying, “Keep a close eye on Lin Feng.”

Wangziyu’s mind shivered. Years ago, a similar incident had occurred. His aunt, as stunning as a Heavenly Immortal, had found a highly talented girl who wanted to join the Heavenly Dao Ancient Sacred Land with her childhood sweetheart fiancé to whom she had been promised since young.

Master Aunt agreed.

However, on the road, the young man suddenly died a violent death.

Wangziyu had somewhat guessed who was behind it, and now, as his Master Aunt asked him to watch Lin Feng and murderous intent flashed in her eyes, it made Wangziyu think of many things. But Wangziyu, being just an Inner Sect Disciple, dared not defy the beautiful woman and responded, “Disciple remembers.”

“Mhm, off you go.” The beautiful woman waved her hand.

Over the next three days, Lin Feng noticed Wangziyu acting strangely.

Normally, he and Wangziyu got along very well, but during these three days, Wangziyu communicated less with him and seemed as if he wanted to say something but would stop himself.

It wasn’t until the third night that Wangziyu finally said to Lin Feng, “Brother Lin, you must leave the flying ship quickly, don’t delay any longer, or you might lose your life.”

“What do you mean?” Lin Feng asked, puzzled.

“Don’t ask so much, just follow me.” Wangziyu led Lin Feng outside the flying ship.

He said, “Strike me with one palm, then I will activate the ship’s restrictions to let you escape. If you leave too late, I’m afraid…”

“Traitor.” A cold voice rang out, and the beautiful woman appeared silently, slapping Wangziyu and sending him flying.

Wow.

Wangziyu vomited blood profusely and crashed harshly against the restrictions, falling to the ground, convulsing violently a few times before moving no more, his fate unknown.

“You are so ruthless.” Seeing what had become of Wangziyu, Lin Feng’s expression turned extremely ugly. He had now guessed everything; the beautiful woman wanted to kill him. Wangziyu, aware of the plan, tried to help him escape and now suffered a cruel fate.

Seeing Wangziyu being struck down by the beautiful woman for trying to help him escape filled Lin Feng’s heart with endless coldness and murderous intent.

“Betraying me is asking for death. Those people hanging behind must be the ones chasing you, right? They really are persistent. Get lost.”

The beautiful woman sneered, her robe sweeping up as a powerful force enveloped Lin Feng, throwing him out of the flying ship.

The flying ship then transformed into a streak of light, flying off into the distance and disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.