Chapter 2047: Chapter 2044: Seeking Forgiveness
In the White Star Organization, Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master sat in the guest hall, feeling like they were on edge. They had learned that Ling Feng personally rescued members of the Defying Heaven Alliance, feeling both relieved and helpless.
Theyāve been left waiting for hours, clearly an expression of Ling Fengās dissatisfaction, deliberately causing them embarrassment. But they have to swallow this bitter pill, as theyāre dependent on Ling Feng due to their prior faults.
"Our Alliance Leader Ling is not someone with a broad mind!" Ximen Tian remarked, "When have we ever been kept waiting this long?"
"To speak truthfully, never!" Storm Sect Master chuckled bitterly, "But what can we do? No matter how long we wait, we have to endure it. Weāre the ones in need here, unless... you are confident in assassinating the Master of Heavenās Gate!"
Ximen Tian sighed. The impression and influence left by the Master of Heavenās Gate at the Martial Arts Conference were too profound. Even with the God-Extinguishing Crossbow in hand, Ximen Tian doesnāt have absolute confidence.
Therefore, they still need Ling Feng as their shield, and they must adopt a humble stance to appease Ling Feng, something both parties understand well.
After more than half an hour, Ling Feng finally appeared: "Two alliance leaders gracing us with your presence, I wonder what brings you here?"
"My apologies, I just heard you arrive. Blame the messenger guard who got sidetracked caring for the wounded, delaying your notification. You wonāt hold it against me, right?" Ling Feng said with a smile, as if everything were genuinely true.
Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master exchanged glances, responding together: "Of course not."
Storm Sect Master cleared his throat, saying, "Actually, Ximen Clan Leader and I are here to admit our errors and apologize."
"What do you mean by this, alliance leaders?" Ling Feng asked, surprised, "What fault do you see in yourselves?"
Ximen Tian chuckled bitterly, "The attack on Defying Heaven Allianceās base was actually due to my oversight. I found the lair of Heavenās Gate and, intending to deliver a fatal blow, withdrew our high-combat forces, leaving our own defense thin!"
"But what I didnāt anticipate was being outwitted; their base was merely one of the common ones, far from their true lair!" Ximen Tian sighed, "So... when I learned of the attack, I was both shocked and regretful!"
"However, hearing the Alliance Leader saved everyone, I finally relaxed!" Ximen Tian bowed to Ling Feng, expressing gratitude, "I came to apologize and extend my thanks!"
Ling Feng waved his hand, "No need, as the Alliance Leader, saving them was within my duties. Thereās no need for special thanks!"
"But..." Ling Feng eyes narrowed, "Regarding the lair of Heavenās Gate, after this setback, arenāt there things you need to report? How did they know your plan, how did they counter it, and how did they time your actions? Do you believe it was just coincidence?"
Ximen Tian spoke seriously, "Alliance Leader, we suspect there is a mole and traitor within the Defying Heaven Alliance."
"Itās not a possibility; itās a certainty!" Ling Feng replied coldly, "Such a huge plan wouldnāt be possible without an insider! Ximen Clan Leader, as Vice Alliance Hierarch, you shouldnāt need me to point this out."
Ximen Tianās face turned somewhat grim. Facing Ling Fengās "questioning," he could only nod.
"Next, we will conduct a comprehensive investigation within the Defying Heaven Alliance!" Ling Feng said calmly, "I wonāt allow traitors within the alliance. I donāt want our every move exposed to the enemy!"
"Ximen Clan Leader, how many people know about your plan? All these people are under suspicion. You shouldnāt need me to teach you how to proceed, right?"
Ximen Tianās mouth twitched, "Thereās no need; I will definitely root out the traitor."
Ling Feng nodded, "Good, we need to clear our ranks quickly so we can proceed with the next steps. Although the Heavenās Gate troops attacking our base were beaten back, their foundation wasnāt harmed. We still need to be very cautious."
Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master nodded, and Ling Feng continued: "I hope such incidents donāt repeat. If thereās nothing else, please take your leave!"
Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master exchanged glances, then chuckled bitterly, saying: "Yes, Alliance Leader, weāll handle it immediately!"
After returning, Ximen Tian couldnāt hold it any longer and slammed his hand heavily on the table, livid: "Presumptuous! How dare he speak to us like that?"
"Ximen Clan Leader, Ling Feng is no longer someone we can manipulate as before!" Storm Sect Master chuckled, "Anyway, Ling Feng is just an outsider; he wonāt stay in the Ancient Ruins forever. So... bear with him for now; ultimately, this is still our territory!"
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Ximen Tian nodded, "Thereās no choice for now."
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After handling matters with Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master, Ling Feng began preparations to embark on the Path of Immortality.
After a chat with Pangu earlier, Ling Feng learned the location of the Path of Immortality but truly venturing there demands Ling Fengās optimal condition.
"Tower Spirit senior, how much time do I still have?" Ling Feng wondered inwardly.
"Less than ten months!" The voice of the Tower Spirit Prophet replied, "Ling Feng, your time is tight; even in ten months you canāt enter the Path of Immortality, so..."
Ling Fengās brows furrowed slightly, "Tower Spirit senior, how much do you understand about the Path of Immortality?"
Tower Spirit Prophet faintly said, "I donāt know much about the Path of Immortality, but what I can tell you is that its mystery surpasses even our Chaos Supreme Treasure. I estimate itās likely the Path to Godhood in the Chaotic Cosmos World!"
"What? Path to Godhood?" Ling Feng couldnāt help but exclaim.
At Ling Fengās level of cultivation, he has a deep understanding of this world, where powerful cultivators command the elements, seemingly omnipotent, yet unable to be called gods. Even the term god is merely legendary.
What is a god? Itās being undying, immortal, master of all, unconquerable! Neither Azure Sky Realm nor Immortal Realm experts can be called gods, as they havenāt attained that realm!