Seeing the mysterious demeanor, Yi Feng's eyes filled with confusion.
"A heaven-defying opportunity?"
Hu Weifang leaned in closer, speaking with utmost seriousness.
"Indeed, a heaven-defying opportunity!"
"Young Master Yi, though our Moon God Pavilion is currently just a first-rate power, it wonât be long before the Holy Maiden breaks through to the third tier of the Heavenly Rank. Our Moon God Pavilion will then ascend to become a Domain Overlord Sect, reigning supreme over the entire Southern Li Heavenly Domain!"
"By then, your status will rise as well, and you may even reap unimaginable benefits!"
Hearing this, Yi Feng grew even more astonished.
"Miss Qing Yin will become that powerful?!"
He had originally assumed the Pavilion Master would be the most formidable and had planned to find a way to approach them. Yet, the strongest turned out to be the girl he had met long ago?
In his memory, that girl had struggled to even slay a few monstersâhardly the image of someone so mighty.
Yi Fengâs face betrayed his skepticism.
Noticing his expression, Hu Weifang stepped closer, his tone grave.
"Young Master Yi."
"Normally, this matter would never be disclosed!"
"But youâve shown us immense kindness and are now an elder of our sect. So, Iâll share some insider information with youâbut you must swear to keep it secret!"
With that, Hu Weifang glanced around warily, then formed hand seals to erect a barrier, silencing all sound.
The unusual precautions only deepened Yi Fengâs curiosity.
Under his watchful gaze, Hu Weifangâs expression grew increasingly fervent.
"To be frank..."
"Our Moon God Pavilion has encountered a heaven-defying opportunity, backed by an unfathomably terrifying patron!"
A patron even a Domain Overlord Sect would deem terrifying...
Good heavens, just how overpowered must that existence be?!
Yi Fengâs interest soared instantly!
"Truly?!"
Hu Weifangâs face remained solemn, his eyes burning with fanaticism.
"Absolutely true!"
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"A few days ago, Elder Xiong Fen of our Moon God Pavilion went missing. Our sect was locked in a deadly battle with the Heavenly Dao Sect, and even the Pavilion Master was trapped in a lethal formation. Then, Elder Xiong suddenly reappeared, shattering the formation with his supreme cultivation!"
"Afterward, Elder Xiong and his son stormed the Heavenly Dao Sect. With a single strike, Elder Xiong annihilated the Heavenly Dao Sectâs leader, wiping out the entire sect!"
In just a few words, Yi Fengâs mind conjured the image of a terrifyingly powerful elderâa savior who turned the tide and obliterated a rival sect with ease, like a legendary expert straight out of a novel!
This fabled Elder Xiong must be the Moon God Pavilionâs strongest!
Seeing the awe in Yi Fengâs eyes, Hu Weifangâs voice grew even more animated.
"You must be thinking Elder Xiong is our patron, right?"
"Thatâs not entirely wrong, but itâs not the full picture!"
"Before his disappearance, Elder Xiongâs cultivation was merely average among the elders. His sudden surge in power came from joining an incredibly mysterious and formidable faction!"
"Through training under that faction, Elder Xiong broke through to the Heavenly Rank in just days! The techniques and treasures he obtained are beyond comprehension!"
A few days of training could produce a Heavenly Rank expert?
Such methods were truly unimaginable.
Yi Fengâs eyes widened, his anticipation mounting.
"Itâs really that incredible?"
Hu Weifang grew even more excited, gesturing animatedly.
"Incredible? Itâs downright terrifying!"
"That fearsome faction didnât just remake Elder Xiongâeven the Holy Maidenâs breakthrough was thanks to the techniques he imparted. She ascended to the Heavenly Rank in the blink of an eye!"
"The mysterious power behind Elder Xiong is beyond even the Pavilion Masterâs comprehension!"
"Rumor has it, the elders unanimously believe it must be a transcendent force spanning countless eons. If it ever reveals itself, it could shake the entire continent of Lanxing!"
"With such divine fortune backing us, our Moon God Pavilionâs rise to a Domain Overlord Sect is inevitable!"
...
The staggering words echoed in Yi Fengâs ears, leaving him utterly stunned.
"Truly⊠terrifying indeed!"
Lanxing was indeed formidable.
Compared to Yunxing, it was on an entirely different level!
With its mighty Heavenly Rank sects and that unfathomable mysterious faction, Yunxing seemed pitifully weak. No wonder Qing Yin Qianyun had gone to such lengths to help back then, even dismissing the village elders without a second thought...
Hearing these astonishing secrets, far beyond his wildest expectations, Yi Feng felt his horizons expand, truly grasping the vastness of the starry cosmos.
He couldnât help but murmur in admiration.
"Thereâs always someone greater, and skies beyond skies!"
Hearing this, Hu Weifangâs eyes gleamed with pride, as if heâd expected nothing less.
"Young Master Yi, now you understandâour Moon God Pavilion has an extraordinary background and limitless prospects!"
Leaning in, he added warmly,
"Thatâs why the Holy Maiden invited you here with such care. As an elder now, even a modest contribution could earn you a heaven-defying opportunity like hers!"
"Such a chance doesnât exist anywhere else in the Southern Li Heavenly Domain!"
"With our backing, your future is boundless!"
After this revelation, Yi Fengâs eyes sparkled with excitement.
With the Moon God Pavilionâs formidable connections, finding a supreme expert would be effortless. At the very least, that legendary Elder Xiong was a powerhouse in his own right!
Coming to Lanxing had been the right decision!
With this in mind, Yi Feng looked on eagerly.
"When will Elder Xiong return to the Moon God Pavilion?"
Hearing the question, Hu Weifang knew Yi Feng was fully motivated.
Having come this far, he held nothing back.
"It shouldnât be long!"
"Elder Xiong mentioned before that his next return would bring even more resources to aid the sect. When the time comes, Iâll personally urge the Holy Maiden to arrange an introduction for you!"
"Speaking of Elder Xiong, his demeanor has become utterly transcendent, unfathomably profound! This is a top-secret matterâyou must never breathe a word of it!"
Yi Fengâs heart raced with excitement as he vowed firmly.
"Donât worry, my lips are sealed! Thank you, Brother Hu!"
Hu Weifang waved his hands in flustered humility.
"Young Master Yi, you honor me too much."
"As an elder and our benefactor, you mustnât address me so casually. The moment Elder Xiong returns, Iâll notify you at once!"
The two exchanged a look of shared anticipation.
With this unexpected revelation, Yi Feng felt his grand plan was all but assured. The thought of meeting the terrifying Elder Xiong and encountering that mysterious faction made success seem within reach.
...
Yunxing.
Dark Shadow Island.
A construction site on the urban-rural fringe.
The legendary Elder Xiong Fen and his son were diligently hauling bricks, their movements smooth and effortless. The two were doing the work of four, leaving their fellow laborers in despair.
Only at dinner did Xiong Fen finally pause.
Wiping sweat from his brow, he whispered to his son.
"Son, have you seen the foreman around?"