Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

”Grand and extraordinary, neither humble nor arrogant! Truly a young hero!”

At the front of the grand hall, two elders were seated, with the one on the left wearing a gray robe and having white hair, smiling and nodding graciously at Ling Feng. He seemed rather amiable.

”This is the Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family, and all present are esteemed figures among the nine major families.”

Xuanyuan Longteng paused briefly, then continued, ”Ling Feng, as the leader of the Sword Master List, you are qualified to meet these seniors, and you may also make one reasonable request!”

”Indeed.”

Xuanyuan Family’s Great Elder said with a smile, ”Alright, young one, whatever your request may be, feel free to voice it.”

”Hehe, no need to rush. We elders don’t have much to do on regular days, just take your time thinking!”

A kindly old woman beside them also looked at Ling Feng warmly, which made Ling Feng puzzled as to why these elders seemed so welcoming to him, an outsider.

Ling Feng did not realize that these elders from the nine major families valued Ling Feng not merely for his strength.

In fact, Ling Feng’s abilities would hardly be impressive in front of these veterans.

However, Ling Feng defeated Muu God Monarch’s successor.

What kind of figure was Muu God Monarch?

That scoundrel who once desecrated the ancestral graves of the three families, although ultimately defeated by the Nine Ancestors of the nine major families, even then they couldn’t truly restrain him.

Otherwise, if Muu God Monarch had truly fallen into their hands, it wouldn’t have been as simple as making a vow to never set foot in Yueelin City.

In the minds of the younger Martial Artists of the nine major families, Muu God Monarch might not be so despicable, but in the eyes of these ancients, Muu God Monarch was undoubtedly the most ”loathed” existence on earth.

Therefore, Ling Feng defeating Muu God Monarch’s successor, in a way, safeguarded the dignity of the nine major families and thus gained the goodwill of these elders.

Ling Feng took a deep breath and slowly said, ”Seniors, in fact, I had already decided on this request before participating in the Sword Master List. This matter, I believe, is not difficult for esteemed seniors.”

”Oh?”

The Xuanyuan Family’s Great Elder’s gaze became sharp, ”Young fellow, speak freely.”

”Actually, I hail from the Eastern Spirit Domain!”

Ling Feng immediately recounted how he had feuded with the Long Family of the Dragon Sword Mansion, and that the Long Family retaliated by sending strong fighters to attack the East Spirit Immortal Pond. Consequently, East Spirit Immortal Pond killed the Long Family’s fighters, so he’s here to request Du Yue Heaven Palace to pressure Dragon Sword Mansion to act cautiously.

”The younger generation of the Long Family really is declining!”

After hearing Ling Feng’s account, the Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family sneered and calmly said, ”This matter for Du Yue Heaven Palace isn’t any challenge.”

”Senior, you agree?”

Ling Feng’s eyes brightened with a hint of excitement.

”Let’s not discuss this now.” The Xuanyuan Family’s Great Elder squinted, glancing at Ling Feng, ”I hear that you’ve learned our Xuanyuan Family’s Void Ten Thousand Ridges, and in just a few days, you comprehended it to the extent of Three Thousand Blades?”

”This...”

Ling Feng furrowed his brows slightly; of course, things wouldn’t go as smoothly as he’d hoped.

Taking a deep breath, Ling Feng nodded, ”Yes, senior, I indeed comprehended Xuanyuan Family’s Void Ten Thousand Ridges through the Entry-level secret manual taught by Xuanyuan Family Master.”

”Just from the Entry-level manual?” The Xuanyuan Family’s Great Elder seemed skeptical.

”Certainly, coupled with some observations.” Ling Feng slowly said, ”When Xuanyuan Yu demonstrated Void Ten Thousand Ridges, I combined the entry-level secret manual with some understanding of Void Rules, so I essentially deduced the secret technique of Void Ten Thousand Ridges.”

”A prodigy indeed!”

In the grand hall, those elders revealed astonishment, eventually offering Ling Feng such an evaluation.

The Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family laughed heartily, ”It seems you truly have an affinity with this Cultivation Technique and with our Xuanyuan Family. If you were to join the Xuanyuan Family, you’d be one of us. I can assure you, regarding your dispute with the Long Family, our Xuanyuan Family Head will certainly intervene!”

Ling Feng slightly furrowed his brows, ”Senior, you didn’t mention before that there would be such a condition attached before I could make a request.”

”Hmm?”

Upon hearing Ling Feng’s words, the Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family’s face changed, ”What, you refuse?”

All the elders in the hall exchanged glances; joining the Xuanyuan lineage would surely have innumerable benefits without any drawbacks.

After all, the Xuanyuan Family didn’t demand Ling Feng to change his name, at most, to maintain bloodline purity, Ling Feng must wed a woman bearing the Xuanyuan surname, and offspring would bear the Xuanyuan name.

In other words, he would be considered as marrying into the family.

But in the West Sword Domain, within the territory governed by the nine major families, any Martial Artist might not refuse such an opportunity, even taking pride in marrying into one of the nine major families.

Yet, Ling Feng was different.

The Immortal Bloodline of the Heavenly Dao Clan, marrying into a mere Xuanyuan Family?

To put it harshly, are you worthy?

Ling Feng shook his head, ”Senior, I’m afraid I can’t comply.”

”You!” The Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family furrowed his brows, ”Youngster, do you realize you’re rejecting a great opportunity at rapid advancement?”

”A deal is a deal.”

Confronting the Xuanyuan Great Elder’s gaze, Ling Feng spoke firmly, ”As the leader of the Sword Master List, I am entitled to make one request to the high-ranking members of the nine major families, according to rules set by the nine major families themselves. Indeed, I am but a trivial figure; even if I perished here today, it would likely go unnoticed. However, each of you, respected seniors, are prominent figures; would you break your word and contradict yourself?”

”Youngster, you!” The Great Elder of the Xuanyuan Family slammed the table in frustration, originally thinking Xuanyuan Family would recruit an unparalleled talent. Who would have known this youngster is as stubborn as a mule?

”What a silver-tongued little fellow!”

Yet, a kindly elderly woman nearby smiled and gently pulled the Xuanyuan Family’s Great Elder back into his seat.

”Young fellow, we elderly folks wouldn’t go back on our word to you.” The elderly woman plainly said, ”However, given you’re unwilling to join the nine major families, yet you’ve learned Void Ten Thousand Ridges, this creates a bit of a dilemma.”

Ling Feng slightly furrowed his brows, ”How so?”

”Indeed, as leader of the Sword Master List, you can make a reasonable request, even asking us to teach you a supreme skill of the nine major families and there’d be no objection. Yet, you’re not a member of the nine major families, but you’ve learned the supreme skill of Void Ten Thousand Ridges, which poses a conflict.”

The elderly woman said slowly, ”We old folks have grounds to consider your request changed to obtaining the secret technique of Void Ten Thousand Ridges; thus, your learning of Void Ten Thousand Ridges won’t be pursued. However, your eligibility to make a request would naturally be forfeited.”

”I!” Ling Feng clenched his fist, almost swearing.

Indeed, they managed to twist the logic around; not a single sage was found among these elders!

”Senior, what if I insist on having Du Yue Heaven Palace pressure Dragon Sword Mansion?” Ling Feng took a deep breath and slowly said, ”Though I refuse to join the nine major families, I’m eager to study at Du Yue Heaven Palace. As a student of Du Yue Heaven Palace, is there no room for negotiation?”

In fact, Ling Feng wanted to storm off, but for the larger picture, he had to remain calm.

So many lives in the East Spirit Immortal Pond rest in his hands.

He could leave angrily, but he absolutely couldn’t bear the consequences.