Huang Lingâer, the charming and lovely young girl from years ago, has now grown into a graceful beauty with a slender figure, captivating face, and fair skin.
A long pink dress accentuates her flawless figure, making her appear even more alluring and tall.
Lin Feng naturally hasnât forgotten Huang Lingâer; she was once a student at Azure Dragon Academy and secretly admired him. This was something Lin Feng knew well.
However, later Lin Feng developed an ambiguous relationship with Huang Lingâerâs sister, Huang Shilan, which led him to always maintain a somewhat distant attitude towards the enthusiastic Huang Lingâer.
After Lin Feng left the East County Divine Land, he hadnât seen Huang Lingâer since.
Nearly a decade had passed in the blink of an eye, and upon their reunion, Huang Lingâer was accompanied by a handsome gentleman.
With Huang Lingâerâs beauty, she naturally doesnât lack suitors, and eventually, a worthy man was able to win Huang Lingâerâs heart.
Lin Feng arrived at the City Lord Mansion and met Dugu Wutian. Upon seeing Lin Fengâs arrival, Dugu Wutian immediately knelt and paid his respects.
"Rise..." Lin Feng said.
"Yes," Dugu Wutian responded, then stood. Lin Feng looked at Dugu Wutian and said, "What treasure made me come personally?"
"Master, please follow me," Dugu Wutian said.
Lin Feng nodded.
Dugu Wutian led the way in front, with Lin Feng following behind. They entered an underground vault, where prohibitions were densely laid. It was clear Dugu Wutian was cautious, placing the treasure in a vault secluded from any aura.
In the vault, Lin Feng saw the treasure, which was a broken stele.
"Earth-shattering Stele! My heavens!" The Demon Monarch exclaimed.
Obviously, the Demon Monarch recognized the broken stele, and from his reaction, it seemed this thing called "Earth-shattering Stele" has a very remarkable background.
"Master, this is the legendary Earth-shattering Stele, forged from the Heavenly Stone formed at the beginning of the creation of Heaven and Earth," Dugu Wutian said.
"Youâve handled this matter very well, Iâm pleased. Inside this storage ring are three million top-grade Spiritual Stones, a high-level Dao Artifact, various elixirs, and around thirty books of Divine Skills. These are rewards for you; take them for cultivation," Lin Feng said, tossing a storage ring to Dugu Wutian.
"Thank you, Master..." Dugu Wutian gratefully accepted the storage ring, quickly paying his respects to Lin Feng, and then he left.
Now, only Lin Feng remained in the vault, and he asked, "Demon Monarch, what is the origin of this Earth-shattering Stele?"
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The Demon Monarch said, "The Earth-shattering Stele is very mysterious. Itâs rumored that there are nine Earth-shattering Steles in this world, although another claim is that there are eighteen. Iâm unsure of the exact number, but each Earth-shattering Stele harbors astonishing secrets. This Earth-shattering Stele has broken in the middle, indicating some unbelievable event must have occurred in the past."
"Harboring great secrets? What exactly are these secrets?" Lin Feng asked.
"Iâm not sure; the Earth-shattering Stele is very mysterious. Years ago, I witnessed the Earth-shattering Stele obliterate a Great Emperor!" the Demon Monarch replied.
"So terrifying?" Lin Feng drew a sharp breath.
A Great Emperor, surveying the worlds.
Such a figure, how easy is it to kill?
The Earth-shattering Stele obliterating a Great Emperor is simply staggering.
It made Lin Feng feel as though he were dreaming, like listening to a mythical tale, filled with the ethereal unreality, but since these words came from the Demon Monarch, Lin Feng knew he wouldnât lie or need to lie.
"This Earth-shattering Stele seems to have broken into two pieces, now devoid of divinity," the Demon Monarch pondered, "Itâs unthinkable how such a supreme treasure was shattered."
Indeed, as the Demon Monarch said, itâs too inexplicable. Who could break the Earth-shattering Stele, capable of obliterating a Great Emperor?
Lin Feng said, "Above the Great Emperor, is there another realm?"
The Demon Monarch replied, "I donât know, Iâve never seen or heard of one!"
Lin Feng frowned and asked, "So this broken Earth-shattering Stele is but a waste stone?"
The Demon Monarch answered, "Of course not. You can sacrificially refine this treasure, nourish it daily, and perhaps in the future locate other parts. If you manage to find all pieces of the broken Earth-shattering Stele, it would be terrifying, as holding this treasure could kill a Great Emperor!"
Upon hearing the Demon Monarchâs words, Lin Fengâs blood surged with adrenaline.
Devastating a Great Emperor!
Who would dare speak such words?
And now, the Earth-shattering Stele in his possession could annihilate a power of that caliber.
Lin Feng absorbed the Earth-shattering Stele into his Dantian, allowing his Mana to continuously nourish the stele, hoping this supreme treasure would imprint his aura upon it.
Afterward, Lin Feng left the vault.
The next day, Dugu Wutian reported to Lin Feng the territories and powers Lin City controlled over the years.
Dugu Wutian had considerable skills, recruiting quite a few strong ones, with nearly half of the East County Divine Land already within the scope of Lin Cityâs influence.
"Now, Lin Cityâs strength can swallow the entire East County Divine Land, only needing your command, and the other nine ancient cities could quickly be taken," Dugu Wutian said.
"The territory is enough. What use would it be to unify the barren lands of East County Divine Land?" Lin Feng casually commented.
Lin Fengâs horizons had reached too far. Not to mention East County Divine Land, even the northern Seventy-two States, in comparison to the vast Starry Sky World, are merely small dots.
Lin Fengâs aim is to become a god.
Then, how much territory would he not possess?
Even ruling several Life Planets wouldnât be a difficult achievement.
An insignificant East County Divine Land isnât appealing at all.
"Itâs my shortsightedness," Dugu Wutian admitted.
"No need for self-reproach. Continue recruiting, bringing in as many top experts as possible. Inform these top experts that if they pledge allegiance to me, theyâll receive not only the rarest cultivation resources but also the Ancient Divine Ability as a reward," Lin Feng directed.
"Iâll certainly adhere to your orders and recruit as many top experts as possible," Dugu Wutian hurriedly promised.
Late at night, a chilly aura enveloped Lin Fengâs residence.
"Ning Hanshuang?" Lin Feng opened his eyes.
Outside the house, a shadow flashed fleetingly.
He quickly pursued it.
"Itâs indeed you..." Seeing the white-clothed woman ahead, Lin Feng slightly raised a brow, "What brings you here? Are you here to kill me?"
Ning Hanshuang paused and replied, "I never said I came to kill you."
"Then why visit my place? Deep into the night, not asleep, coming to find me. Could it be due to emptiness and loneliness, seeking my company?" Lin Feng glanced at Ning Hanshuangâs alluring figure and remarked.