Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Next came some pleasantries; after a casual chat with Old Master Xiao, Ling Feng was asked to take a stroll with Xiao Juanyun, and then he left the main hall.

Most of the other members of the Xiao family held a rather indifferent attitude toward Ling Feng, considering him as nothing more than a native from the Eastern Spirit Domain. Though he had some talent, compared to the West Sword Domain, he was still lacking.

Moreover, the Xiao family was one of the nine major families of Du Yue Heaven Palace, and inviting Ling Feng to stay was already a great honor for him.

Ling Feng observed this in his eyes but didn’t really mind.

Eventually, they will know his true worth and potential.

It’s worth mentioning that among them was a man with a pale face who emitted a bone-chilling coldness; though he never spoke, his gaze made Ling Feng feel uncomfortable.

This feeling had been present when he first came to the Xiao family, though he didn’t pay attention then, thinking it was an illusion.

Now, it seemed this was the guy who had sized him up back then.

This individual seemed a bit strange!

Although the man appeared weak, with a thin and frail figure, pallid complexion, and long hair draped messily behind him, like a sickly individual plagued by illness, upon closer observation, one would notice that both the young and elder members of the Xiao family intentionally kept their distance from him, maintaining a five-step radius.

It’s hard to imagine that this person is part of the Xiao family.

After leaving the main hall, Xiao Juanyun seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and cheerfully said to Ling Feng, ”Brother Ling, lately the Newcomer Sword Master List has been occupying everyone, so the elders have been quite busy and couldn’t host a banquet for you. I hope you understand.”

”I also prefer some quietness myself.”

Ling Feng shook his head with a smile and couldn’t help but bring up that unusual man and asked, ”By the way, Brother Xiao, among your family’s younger members, there’s a man who looks very frail...”

”You must be talking about Fourth Brother.”

Xiao Juanyun’s expression suddenly became serious, ”His name is Xiao Hen. Actually, despite his appearance, he used to be the most gifted genius of our Xiao family!”

”Really?”

Ling Feng raised his hand to touch his nose, ”Why add the word ’used to’?”

”Originally, he was progressing rapidly in cultivating our Xiao family’s Sword Dao secret skills. By the age of thirty, he had already comprehended the Sword Domain prototype, making him a rare talent among the nine major families.”

Ling Feng nodded slightly; he too had managed to condense the Sword Domain prototype, but it was only with the help of the Great Wilderness Sword Saint.

The fact that Xiao Hen could condense the Sword Domain prototype at thirty suggested he was indeed a Sword Dao genius.

”Unfortunately, Fourth Brother later became obsessed with the Soul Refining Technique, seemingly acquiring a soul skill that caused him to emit a terrifying coldness and made his temperament become cold and odd. Gradually, he was alienated.”

Xiao Juanyun sighed lightly and continued, ”But no one knows his exact strength now. I only remember that once, a Semi-Saint elder from the Baili family reprimanded one of his servants, who died from his wounds shortly after. The next day, that Semi-Saint elder died.”

At this point, Xiao Juanyun lowered his voice and leaned toward Ling Feng, ”Because of this incident, the Baili family almost had a fallout with the Xiao family, but they lacked evidence, and the Xuanyuan Family suppressed the matter! But everyone pretty much guessed it was Fourth Brother who did it.”

”Can kill a Semi-Saint soundlessly?”

Ling Feng’s expression changed slightly; this Xiao Hen was extraordinary!

Ling Feng wondered if, with his own strength, he could execute this task so cleanly?

Likely challenging!

”Hehe, so unless necessary, avoid provoking Fourth Brother. Although he’s become a bit eccentric, he generally doesn’t stir trouble, so the elders of the family turn a blind eye to his changes.”

Xiao Juanyun solemnly advised.

Ling Feng nodded, ”Naturally.”

However, Ling Feng was still somewhat curious about the soul skills Xiao Hen cultivated that altered his temperament so significantly.

”Haha, let’s not talk about Fourth Brother now. Just a few days until the Newcomer Sword Master List opens. Don’t worry, Fourth Brother won’t participate.”

Xiao Juanyun laughed and said, ”However, there are many formidable characters from other major families. I’ll give you a detailed introduction.”

”Thank you, Brother Xiao.”

Ling Feng smiled lightly, as they say, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory, and while confident, Ling Feng never underestimated the heroes of the world.

...

Ten days swiftly passed.

And finally, the Newcomer Sword Master List was set to begin.

Early in the morning, Xiao Juanyun was eager and ready to showcase his abilities for today’s event.

At this moment, already a dense crowd of Martial Artists had gathered at the east of Yuee Ling City atop a hill, which was the starting point for the Newcomer Sword Master List competition.

From this hill heading to Xuanjian Villa, to contest for the Sword Pavilion.

The journey spans about a hundred li, during which one can choose to seize the Sword Pavilion first or directly engage in combat on the way.

In short, ten days later, the hundred people who occupy the Sword Pavilion will qualify to enter Xuanjian Villa to vie for the Sword Master List ranks.

The whole hill, at a glance, was packed tightly with at least two thousand Martial Artists!

The participants were under fifty years old and had reached the Great Emperor Level. Despite these nearly ”stringent” conditions, so many people joined, which showed the deep foundation of the West Sword Domain compared to the Eastern Spirit Domain.

In the Eastern Spirit Domain, even in places like the Three Great Sacred Lands, each Emperor Strong was a precious pillar, a core force indeed!

”Damn it, this time I’m certainly getting on the Sword Master List!”

”Forget it, this time I’m destined to become a Sword Master!”

”All out of my way, I’m about to unleash my power!”

”...”

From time to time, bold proclamations burst out among the crowd, yet they only made a ripple in the sea of Martial Artists.

Every Martial Artist was determined, eyes fixed in the direction of Xuanjian Villa; they must sprint this hundred li!

After all, whoever can seize one of the top hundred positions at the Sword Pavilion gains an initial advantage.

Though it’s merely an initial advantage, maintaining it will depend on real skill.