Yellow Court Daoist

"..."

"I was just trying to find out about this newly arrived Immortal Venerable."

Lin Feng watched Han Feng disappear into the distance, momentarily embarrassed.

He glanced at the Golden Phoenix King beside him, noticing the latter's somewhat distracted Divine Soul, but Lin Feng didn't bother him. He looked around and focused on a Mahayana True Immortal.

"Brother Ding."

"It's been a while."

Having mingled in Desolate Cold Stream for forty thousand years, Lin Feng, although having no close friends, had made a few casual acquaintances. Seeing an elderly man with white hair and white beard, Lin Feng quickly approached.

"So it's Brother Lin."

Upon hearing the voice and seeing it was Lin Feng, Ding Xiong quickly returned the greeting. Despite Lin Feng's cultivation being only at the Initial Ascension, his strength was genuinely formidable, not to be underestimated.

After exchanging pleasantries with Ding Xiong, Lin Feng went straight to the point, "May I ask Brother Ding, do you know the origins of the Immortal Venerable currently battling the Demon Emperor?"

Lin Feng looked towards the celestial battle.

The sky was a dull gray, with only two Pure Yang energies visible.

He had seen the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor numerous times and recognized him by the fluctuations of his Qi. But for the other, he could sense only Pure Yang Qi and an eye-scorching Sword Intent, while everything else remained hidden and elusive.

"It's a newly arrived Immortal Venerable from outside."

"Not just one, but two. The other one is supporting from the sidelines. A few months ago, she made a move and drove back Guiyuan Immortal Venerable."

Ding Xiong had arrived early.

Upon Lin Feng's inquiry, he began to passionately relate the events of the past few months.

"A Female Sword Immortal."

"Step technique Divine Skill?"

"Could it be Yun Dian Step?"

"And a Moon Hua Robe, impervious to Ten Thousand Laws, sounds like my teacher's Divine Skill—'Taiyin Calamity Crossing Robe'. But this skill was only taught to Yun Lark; my younger sister wouldn't have had the chance to learn it."

Ding Xiong spoke fervently, leaving Lin Feng both dry-mouthed and torn.

Excited, for this Female Sword Immortal was unmistakably using the "Luofu Sword Scripture". Having cultivated this technique for a hundred thousand years, he was certain of his judgement.

Yet there was struggle too.

His younger sister Lin Ye had poor talent, inferior even to him, making her hopes of becoming an Earth Immortal slim.

In Desolate Cold Stream, Lin Feng had seen countless exceptional True Immortals who had employed every method possible to achieve Earth Immortal status but ultimately fell.

Lin Ye probably still lacked what it took.

If the one battling the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor wasn't his younger sister, it could be too abrupt for him to intervene rashly.

"However."

"Since it is the 'Luofu Sword Scripture' being used, even if she isn't my younger sister, she is still from the same sect. It wouldn't hurt to approach her after she has fought the Demon Emperor."

Lin Feng calmed his restless heart.

Golden Phoenix King, who was beside him, first stared intently at the celestial Sword Intent. After a while, he carefully approached Lin Feng, "Mr. Lin, the Sword Immortal above us, is she using the 'Luofu Sword Scripture'?"

Having followed Lin Feng for over a hundred thousand years, he was naturally familiar with the Luofu Sword Scripture.

Inside Desolate Cold Stream.

Apart from Lin Feng, he was the most knowledgeable about it.

"Mr. Lin?"

Lin Feng turned to Golden Phoenix King, seeing his once impatient and proud face now subtly anxious and attempting to please, and couldn't help but smile, transmitting his voice, "Daoist Brother, rest assured, since I've sworn a Heart Demon Oath, I absolutely will not break my word. Even if the Sword Immortal above is Lin Ye, leaving Desolate Cold Stream still requires the aid of Daoist Brother's Divine Skills. Once out of Desolate Cold Stream, I will still grant Daoist Brother and your clan their freedom."

Now was not the time for complacency or triumph.

Lin Feng never intended to betray trust.

If he could leave Desolate Cold Stream, and even if the Sword Immortal was indeed Lin Ye, he would be too delighted to break his promise.

"Ha ha."

"Mr. Lin, you jest. This king... this little king is merely happy on behalf of Daoist Friend."

Golden Phoenix King laughed awkwardly, having his intentions seen through and needing to change his attitude, which was somewhat embarrassing.

Lin Feng was about to say more.

Just then, it seemed a gaze, transcending space and time, directly landed on him.

Almost tangible.

Lin Feng's body tensed up instantly.

This tangible-like gaze, with a pressure far surpassing that of a Mahayana Peak, made Lin Feng instantly realize—

"It's an Earth Immortal!"

His heart frantic and in disarray, beads of sweat immediately forming on his forehead.

His eyes still observing the Earth Immortal's battle—

The Female Sword Immortal, suspected to be Lin Ye, was still dueling the Demon Emperor.

"It's not her."

"It's another Earth Immortal."

Lin Feng's thoughts raced. "Could it be the third junior brother? Or perhaps the fourth?"

In an instant, a million possibilities flashed through his mind.

Lin Feng tried to think positively yet couldn't suppress the surge of negative thoughts.

By his side.

Ding Xiong, engrossed in the battle, didn't notice the peculiarity of Lin Feng beside him. However, he did see a sudden change in the battle in the sky, and noticed the previously unseen supporting Immortal Venerable suddenly make a move.

Boom!

A green bamboo staff stretched across the sky.

Cutting through the vast void and dark mist, it struck the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor.

With a sound as if the heavens and earth were splitting, it sent the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor flying backward, spiraling in the air for thousands of rotations before staggering to a stand.

His magnificent body, entwined with fierce flames, fully displayed its ferocity.

"Damn it!"

But his face showed shock and anger, yet he dared not act recklessly, truly stifled.

In the sky.

A young Daoist stepped forward, his hand holding a green bamboo staff. And the Female Sword Immortal, who had just been battling the Demon Emperor, seeing the young Daoist, had a questioning look in her eyes.

But the young Daoist, smiling, did not linger.

With one strike driving back the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor, he stepped towards Earth Strange Cave. Apparently slow but actually fast, he soon reached a few True Immortals.

The Female Sword Immortal followed behind, her originally expressionless face suddenly rippling and bursting into an exquisite smile.

"This—"

Ding Xiong, watching the young Immortal Venerable strike the Demon Emperor and approach, suddenly became flustered, hastily bowing and greeting, "Immortal Venerable."

但见并无回应.

But received no response.

Heart filled with dread.

Summoning courage, he looked up, only to see a gust of wind blow by, and noticed the Female Sword Immortal, who had somehow come closer, suddenly embracing Lin Feng, seemingly overjoyed to the point of tears.

Though saying embracing.

Actually, with her petite figure, she just threw herself into Lin Feng's arms.

The young Immortal Venerable was not looking at him, but towards Lin Feng, repeatedly nodding with a smile on his face.

"..."

"So it turns out—"

Ding Xiong felt his numb body gradually recovering, not daring to disturb any further, he quickly apologized and stood at a distance.

Seeing Lin Feng embracing the Female Sword Immortal, with a seemingly awkward expression on his face, Ding Xiong couldn't help but feel envious, "Being born handsome is truly a blessing; even a female immortal falls for him."

These thoughts of Ding Xiong, of course, were unknown to Lin Ye and Lin Feng.

The siblings were reunited, deeply engrossed in their affectionate moment, paying no mind to anything else.

Especially Lin Ye.

Over the years, she had been worrying about Wen Guang while simultaneously anxious for Lin Feng and Zhang Yang. After arriving at the Desolate Cold Stream, having combated Earth Immortal for half a year and sending Sword Qi into the Little Cave Heaven with no sign of her elder brother, her heart grew more uneasy.

But now.

They were finally reunited.

Naturally, she cared not for the thoughts of others.

From afar.

The Fiery Fire Demon Emperor, seeing this scene, faces turn abruptly from red to pale.

"So it turns out!"

"So it turns out!"

So, it turned out that their combat was a ruse, a mere excuse to search for someone!

Indeed.

With the vast Desolate Cold Stream, one hundred and eight Little Cave Heavens, and the smoke left by the Suanni Beast, concealing Heaven's Secrets and hiding traces was not easy.

Finding someone here might take over a hundred years.

This method, although somewhat brash, was undoubtedly clean and efficient, characterized by speed.

Unfortunately, the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor bore the brunt of hardship and lost complete face.

Not just the Demon Emperor.

From afar.

Guiyuan Immortal Venerable had been silently observing.

Seeing this scene, he no longer wondered about the reason for it.

Rarely siding with the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor, he felt annoyed and restless.

"Here comes trouble!"

Without another look, he coldly snorted and sternly returned to the Immortal Court.

...

Earth Strange Cave.

Lin Feng's cave residence.

Lin Ye, bombarding her elder brother with questions, finally calmed down.

The siblings stood before Lu Qingfeng, humble and pleasing, their joy unmistakable.

However, Lu Qingfeng.

His gaze fell on the nearby Golden Phoenix King, prompting him to say with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Golden Phoenix, it has been a long time."

This Golden Phoenix King was none other than the same one with whom Lu Qingfeng, trapped in the Eight Sceneries Tower on Fengyue Star for five hundred years, had fought countless times.

Back then.

Lu Qingfeng's 'Five-Colored Divine Light' and 'Great Five Elements Yin Yang Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light' both originated from the Golden Phoenix Sparrow Clan.

Their connection was indeed deep.

"Too kind."

"Golden Phoenix was fortunate to see the Immortal Venerable, truly a blessing in three lifetimes. I always knew that the Immortal Venerable was no ordinary being. Seeing the Immortal Venerable's grace today truly evokes my admiration."

"If the Immortal Venerable wouldn't mind, Golden Phoenix is willing to serve like an ox or horse at your command!"

Seeing this killer still remembered him, Golden Phoenix King, eloquent as a flowing river, kneeled before Lu Qingfeng as if toppling a gold mountain and pushing a jade pillar.

"..."

Lin Ye looked at Golden Phoenix and then at Lin Feng.

She, along with her elder brother, Wen Guang, and Zhang Yang, had roamed for thousands of years and was not unfamiliar with the Golden Phoenix King. But in her memory, this was a proud and unruly Demon King.

How could this be—

Had he been traumatized over these years?

Seeing Lin Ye's puzzled gaze, Lin Feng couldn't help but show a bitter smile. The Golden Phoenix King had never been this meek before him.

The siblings exchanged glances.

Golden Phoenix King, kneeling on the ground, had his own unspoken hardships.

If it were just Lin Feng, he knew there was utility, thus could manage some haughtiness.

Even if Lin Ye, an Earth Immortal, became certified, escaping the Desolate Cold Stream would still depend on his Divine Skills. In front of Lin Ye, he might be respectful, putting away pride, but not to this extent.

But this person—

Not only did he crush the Fiery Fire Demon Emperor, a formidable being, but he also possessed the far more Mysterious 'Five-Colored Divine Light'.

With Lu Qingfeng present, even escaping the Desolate Cold Stream wouldn't need him.

His worth had plummeted.

He had no option but to follow the market and bow his head. Otherwise, in his experience, this Daoist was not of a kind nature.

"However—"

"This Human Dao ability is terrifying, even able to carve Lin Ye, this withered wood, into an Earth Immortal, serving under him does not degrade this king."

"Perhaps by gaining his favor, this king might also have a hope for ascension."

"At worst, acquiring the 'Five-Colored Divine Light' or 'Great Five Elements Yin Yang Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light' would still be a huge gain."

Thinking this, Golden Phoenix King harbored no resistance.

"You fool, your calculations indeed clang loudly."

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but laugh, seeing Golden Phoenix King tremble slightly in fear, he didn't scare him but directly said, "If you are sincere, just follow Lin Feng honestly, you won't be short of benefits."

Golden Phoenix Sparrow, such an exotic beast, might even tempt an Earth Immortal.

But to Lu Qingfeng, besieged in 'Five-Colored Divine Light' and 'Great Five Elements Yin Yang Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light', it was insignificant.

Golden Phoenix King's heart soared and plunged, overjoyed, he quickly thanked him several times, then reassured Lin Feng, "Young Master, rest assured, from now on Golden Phoenix will certainly serve diligently at your command."

Vulture.

Mr. Lin.

Young Master.

These three successive titles almost made Lin Feng burst into laughter.

"Haha!"

"Stop currying favor, go on now."

Seeing the genuinely amusing Golden Phoenix King, Lu Qingfeng immediately waved his hand, dismissing him to wait outside.

Inside the cave residence.

Suddenly, only the master and disciples remained.