Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 209: Chapter 208: Focus of Attention

At this moment, a projection of Ling Fei’s assessment appeared right in the center of the mountaintop.

As for the light screens showing the assessments of the other participants, they were relegated to the periphery, barely noticeable.

”Now, this next stage is where his true talent will be tested.” The stewards from the Four Major Sects all stared at Ling Fei’s projection with faces full of anticipation.

’They’re all focused on Ling Fei?’ Seeing this, a glint flashed in the eyes of Li Heng and the others.

Some of the other geniuses even revealed looks of jealousy.

”Ling Fei is starting the final test too!” Shangguan Wan’Er, for her part, stared at the light screen before her, her face filled with anticipation.

”I wonder what his Cultivation is like now?” Shangguan Qingmu wondered aloud, looking expectant.

Besides them, Han Bing, Han Jing, and the others from Celestial River Academy also wore expressions of great expectation.

Although these people didn’t know Ling Fei deeply, they considered him one of their own and naturally hoped he would achieve a good result.

A pattern of light flashed before Ling Fei’s eyes, and he found himself in another assessment Array Space.

This time, a man appeared before him.

The man held a Long Sword, his aura overbearing.

However, the Long Sword in Ling Fei’s hand was suppressed by an immense force.

The sword fell to the ground, leaving him to face the enemy empty-handed.

Even the blades, spears, and halberds he had previously condensed were no longer provided.

’They want me to face him empty-handed?’ Ling Fei’s eyes showed his surprise.

SWISH!

Before Ling Fei could prepare, the man in front of him struck.

The man attacked with his sword, Sword Qi crisscrossing the air as strands of it transformed into Gang, slashing toward Ling Fei.

That Gang Qi was incredibly sharp, each strand possessing astonishing killing power. If he were struck, Ling Fei’s body would be sliced into a thousand pieces.

Could Ling Fei possibly block such a sudden attack with just his bare hands?

”I wonder if this Ling Fei can withstand this blow.”

”This is the true test of a person’s talent.” Atop the mountain, the stewards from the Four Great Sects of the South Wilderness stared intently at the light screen.

As the Sword Qi rushed him, Ling Fei’s body shot backward in a hasty retreat.

”Where my intent reaches, my qi becomes a sword!” At the same time, his gaze sharpened, and the low words escaped his lips.

Then, Gang Qi surged from his body, rising like a sky full of sword light.

SWISH, SWISH!

The Gang Qi whistled out, each strand shooting up like a sharp sword, sweeping toward the fierce Sword Qi ahead.

The Gang Qi was like swords, its momentum ferocious, like a rampaging dragon striking out, stirring up a roaring wind.

BANG, BANG!

Under the assault of his Gang Qi, the opponent’s Sword Gang Qi was completely blocked.

Gang Qi condensing into a sword!

After crushing the opponent’s Sword Gang, Ling Fei’s Heart Spirit stirred.

Instantly, the whistling Gang Qi condensed, forming a Giant Sword that slashed down from the sky toward the man in front of him.

SWISH!

The Giant Sword of Gang Qi slashed down, incomparably sharp, and directly obliterated the man manifested by the Array, reducing him to nothingness.

”Not bad. Transforming Gang Qi into a sword and moving it at will... to have mastered Sword Intent at such a young age, he’s on par with Shangguan Wan’Er.”

On the mountaintop, a steward from the Beiming Sword Sect nodded and said.

”Shangguan Wan’Er is good, but her physique isn’t as strong as Ling Fei’s,” murmured the steward from Lingyun Sect. ”Ling Fei also has Physical Power and the Cold Dao Mystical. His advantages are more pronounced.” Clearly, when compared, Ling Fei’s advantages were more obvious, making him more favored by the stewards of the various sects.

’If I can bring Ling Fei into the Sect, I’ll be credited with a great contribution when he rises to prominence.’ The eyes of the Beiming Sword Sect steward shifted thoughtfully.

”A pity he’s not a woman,” the steward from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers said with a look of regret.

”It seems Young Master Ling has improved quite a bit these past few months.” Shangguan Qingmu’s eyes showed his envy.

He himself had already reached the Half-step Celestial Spirit Realm.

His own control over Sword Intent was considered good, but he was still a few notches below Ling Fei.

Without him even realizing it, the youth from Longtan Town whom he hadn’t paid much mind to had now surpassed him.

It wasn’t hard to imagine that in a few more years, he might be the one looking up to that young man.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Qingmu gave a bitter smile, but at the same time, he was also happy for Ling Fei.

WHOOSH!

Just then, lights flickered on the mountaintop, and Ling Fei was teleported by the Array into the main area.

”Congratulations, Young Master Ling, on passing all the assessments,” an elder said with a smile after Ling Fei appeared.

”You’re too kind,” Ling Fei replied with a smile, clasping his hands.

The elder laughed and said, ”This way, please!”

Ling Fei was then led toward the Sparrow Platform, where the Celestial Emperor and the Four Major Sects were seated.

As Ling Fei walked toward the Sparrow Platform, he saw that Shangguan Wan’Er and the others were already there.

However, the moment Ling Fei approached, everyone’s gaze locked onto him.

At this moment, when the Cultivators from the Four Major Sects looked at Ling Fei, their previous laziness was completely gone.

’It seems my test results were satisfactory to them,’ Ling Fei murmured to himself.

’But I don’t feel like I did anything special?’

He had only dealt with this assessment casually; he hadn’t even gone all out.

’And that was enough to attract their attention and become the center of focus?’

Ling Fei was bewildered, completely unaware that he had just broken the record for the Body Tempering Realm assessment.

As Ling Fei entered, several stewards from the Four Major Sects couldn’t help but rise to greet him.

”Haha, congratulations, Young Master Ling. You’ve broken the record in the Body Tempering Realm assessment and passed everything in the Innate Realm as well,” the Celestial Emperor said with a laugh.

”I broke the record?” It was only then that understanding dawned on Ling Fei’s face.

’But I still had strength to spare,’ he thought to himself, but he didn’t say it out loud.

Otherwise, it would surely cause an uproar and depress the other geniuses.

”Grant him a seat!”

The deep command issued from the Celestial Emperor’s lips.

”At once!” A eunuch immediately arranged a seat for Ling Fei, placing him just below the Celestial Emperor.

”Everyone, please be seated.” Only then did the Celestial Emperor grant seats to Shangguan Wan’Er and the others.

Shangguan Wan’Er and the Eighth Prince, Li Heng, sat to Ling Fei’s left and right, while the others took their seats in order.

Fine wine was poured, and beautiful women began to dance on the stage, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

”Hehe, I wonder which Sect Young Master Ling intends to join?” The assessment had only just preliminarily concluded, but the steward from the Beiming Sword Sect couldn’t wait to raise his cup and ask.

Normally, according to the usual procedure, the geniuses who passed the assessment would still have to compete in a ranking battle to determine their final standings.

But now, it seemed the steward from the Beiming Sword Sect was unwilling to wait, wanting to extend an olive branch to Ling Fei directly.

”This...” Ling Fei was taken aback by the Beiming Sword Sect steward’s question.

”Hehe, our Beiming Sword Sect has profound attainments in the Sword Dao. If Young Master Ling joins our sect, you will surely make great achievements on the path of the sword.”

”Indeed, our Beiming Sword Sect is also quite accomplished in the path of Body Refining. If Young Master Ling joins our sect, you will certainly receive priority training.”

The two stewards spoke with fervent expressions.

”Hehe, Young Master Ling, I see that you have an affinity with the Buddha. If you join our Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple and cultivate the Great Sun Vajra Technique, you are certain to achieve greatness,” the monk from the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple said, pressing his palms together.

”If you follow this humble monk, the Buddha will surely guide you into the Buddha Sea World to cultivate the Supreme Golden Body, allowing you to transcend all living beings!”

”Uh, Master, I’m very sorry, but I am still young and don’t wish to join the Buddhist Sect. I still want to get married and have children,” Ling Fei immediately replied with a tactful refusal.

’Are you kidding me? They want me to be a monk?’

’I have no desire to be bound by so many restrictions.’

”It’s no problem, Young Master Ling. Our temple also accepts lay disciples,” the great monk said quite seriously.

”Monk Chen You, it seems this Young Master Ling is not one who is fated with your Buddhist Sect!”

The steward from the Beiming Sword Sect laughed from the side.