Chapter 2863 - 2839: Hidden Truths

Chapter 2863: Chapter 2839: Hidden Truths

Where exactly did he go?

This kind of situation made Lin Feng feel very strange. His master couldn’t possibly leave this place; in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, his master knows no one except him. What on earth is happening? Where exactly did his master go?

Far away on the mountain range beyond Thunder Valley, a white-clothed old man and an elder dressed in a white robe stood side by side. They gazed at the mountains and rivers below, their hearts broad and open. The landscape was breathtakingly beautiful, sights that the white-clothed old man had never appreciated before. He smiled at the mysterious elder and said, "We should have met long ago."

The mysterious elder took off his hat, revealing an old, kindly face, and said softly to the white-clothed old man, "The time is right now."

"I have completed the task you entrusted to me. What should be done next?" asked the white-clothed old man. All this time, he had lived on Earth assuming the identity of Lin Feng’s master, but his real identity was actually the Doppelganger of the Eternal God Emperor. No one knew this, and everything from the moment he met Lin Feng until now had been orchestrated by the Eternal God Emperor.

The Eternal God Emperor looked at the white-clothed old man, then patted his shoulder and said, "You’ve done well, it’s just that what to do next, the teacher hasn’t instructed."

Years ago, the teacher predicted the emergence of an unparalleled strong figure at a certain level. To secure the advantage, he arranged for the white-clothed old man to groom Lin Feng from scratch. Along the way, Lin Feng did not disappoint anyone; his efforts and opportunities did not let down everyone’s expectations, so he reached the anticipated realm in just over a decade. However, all of this was not his, but the teacher’s arrangement.

Upon hearing these words, the white-clothed old man sighed helplessly. He was just a Doppelganger; he had no obligation to ask these matters. However, after so many years of companionship, he understood Lin Feng better and trusted him more. He met the Eternal God Emperor this time hoping to learn about the situation of the upcoming Sect war; after all, Lin Feng alone faces the success or failure of the entire Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, which is hard to predict.

He then looked at the Eternal God Emperor, hesitated and stammered, "Will the Divine Emperors of the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm appear on the day of the Sect war?"

He knew he shouldn’t ask this question, but he was truly worried about Lin Feng; after all, this battle was terribly frightening. If the Divine Emperors do not intervene, the Sect still has hope of winning, but if the Divine Emperors collectively oppose Lin Feng, he can’t imagine how Lin Feng would withstand it.

"Haha, of course, they will intervene." The Eternal God Emperor discerned the white-clothed old man’s concern and continued to explain: "Rest assured, since we have allowed him to grow, how could we let him fall? This war is merely a trial for him!"

Although he was unaware of the teacher’s arrangement, he had been watching Lin Feng from beginning to end. He knew deeply what Lin Feng’s strength was like, and their purpose was not truly to let the Ascenders’ Sect vanish. Their goal was to propel Lin Feng to the supreme position as soon as possible. Only then could he take another step forward, fulfilling the teacher’s long-cherished wish. As for what happens next, he was not clear.

Upon hearing these words, the white-clothed old man’s anxious heart finally settled down. Since the Eternal God Emperor had spoken in this way, he knew that not only Lin Feng would be safe, but the entire Sect would be unharmed. However, he would absolutely not convey this matter to Lin Feng. He looked at the Eternal God Emperor and finally broke into a smile, then said: "I understand. I’ll be going now."

The Eternal God Emperor nodded and then gently pushed, and the white-clothed old man swiftly flew out, landing in an instant into Thunder Valley.

As soon as the white-clothed old man stood firm, a voice came from behind: "Where did you go?"

Lin Feng saw the white-clothed old man descending from the sky. Given the white-clothed old man’s strength, it was impossible for him to appear so quickly within the coverage of his Divine Sense. He looked at the white-clothed old man, filled with confusion, and wanted to know where his master had gone. He was not trying to question but was concerned.

"Ha, when did you return? I went out for a stroll..." The white-clothed old man turned around awkwardly looking at Lin Feng; he must not let Lin Feng know he had met the Eternal God Emperor.

Seeing his master’s expression, Lin Feng smiled, thinking that since the white-clothed old man didn’t want to say, there was no need to ask. He completely trusted the white-clothed old man; if he didn’t want to speak, there must be a reason behind it. Then he said to the white-clothed old man, "Let’s go, let’s chat in your room!"

After saying this, Lin Feng headed directly to the white-clothed old man’s room, followed by the white-clothed old man, still pondering how to explain things rationally to Lin Feng.

In the Myriad Gods Tower, Fan Yun sat in the hall with a solemn face. Ever since returning from Divine Wander Island, he had been restless, always reminded of the disappointed and helpless expression in Lin Feng’s eyes during his departure. He looked around the hall at the gathered auction house managers from various cities and the steward elders of the Myriad Gods Tower. He scanned the circle of faces, noting that many were familiar with Lin Feng. At this moment, Lin Feng stood opposed to them, and frankly, everyone felt conflicted.

Seeing the Tower Master silent for a long time, Song Cheng, sitting to the side, said, "If anyone has opinions, feel free to express them, and anyone willing to volunteer for the expedition can step forward."

In truth, he didn’t want to say such things, but Fan Yun was the Tower Master. In challenging times, he had to step forward; otherwise, he wouldn’t have the qualification to sit here as the Great Elder. Reflecting on past experiences with Lin Feng, he genuinely admired this young man. Whether from a business acumen perspective or cultivation strength, he was an exceptional talent. Why must he be an Ascender?

After a moment of silence, Xue Fan stood up, glanced at Fan Yun, and then said to everyone, "I feel like things aren’t that simple; Murong Chuan must have some conspiracy."

As soon as he spoke, everyone looked at Xue Fan, not understanding what he meant. Xue Fan continued, "I suspect that all the sects in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm will be mobilized, but their purpose is the same: to watch the spectacle between the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult and the Rising Dragon Hall. Everyone is observing, and with Murong Chuan’s personality, he will definitely take the lead. Then, we only need to watch from afar."

"Makes sense."

"This way, we won’t offend the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult, and we won’t make an enemy of Lin Feng."

"Brilliant plan, brilliant plan!"

...

Everyone praised Xue Fan’s explanation, then turned to look at Fan Yun, who had a serious expression, waiting for instructions.

After listening to Xue Fan, an idea suddenly came to Fan Yun’s mind. Why hadn’t he thought of it before? He had been focusing on maintaining relations with Lin Feng and forgot about such an important matter. He then said to everyone, "Xue Fan does have a point, and we can use this opportunity to see what ambition Murong Chuan truly harbors."

Hearing Xue Fan’s words, Song Cheng felt relieved, as if he had awakened from a dream. He suddenly remembered that Murong Chuan had reported this matter to the Divine Emperor, and things had developed to this extent. At that point, the Divine Emperor couldn’t not make an appearance, and they would just need to put on an act without having to take action. Thinking of this, he felt much more relaxed as he had no desire to clash with Lin Feng. He turned to Chu Yunpeng, who had the closest private relationship with Lin Feng, and asked, "Elder Chu, do you have something to say?"

Chu Yunpeng shook his head. Given his status, he was not qualified to speak in the Myriad Gods Tower. He was just worried about Lin Feng, but given Lin Feng’s current strength, the one who should be worried should be the entire Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. Although he hadn’t participated in the battle against the Demon Clan, he had heard of Lin Feng’s legendary deeds upon the others’ return. Since Lin Feng had reached such a state, there was nothing to worry about him anymore. As for the sect conflicts, he wasn’t as conflicted as Fan Yun or Song Cheng, because he understood Lin Feng, and Lin Feng would also sympathize with the predicament of the Myriad Gods Tower.

At this moment, an idea flashed through Fan Yun’s mind, startling him. He gently asked everyone, "Do you think a simple ascender like Lin Feng could possess such terrifying strength?"

He had suspected Lin Feng’s identity as an ascender before, but it had always been speculation. When he found out Lin Feng really was an ascender, he was filled with shock and curiosity. What kind of life do ordinary ascenders lead? From beginning to end, Lin Feng’s journey was remarkably smooth, defying common sense. Moreover, the Divine Emperor is all-knowing, yet a mere ascender could develop to this extent without being stopped. Isn’t that strange?

If the Divine Emperor had discovered Lin Feng early on, he would have been snuffed out from the cradle long before reaching this point. The more Fan Yun thought about this, the more perplexing it seemed. It felt as though events were unfolding along a predetermined path, and ever since he met Lin Feng, that kid’s experiences were extraordinary. Nobody with such fortune could just be the result of mere coincidence.

His words left everyone looking at each other in disbelief. The dozen or so elders from the Myriad Gods Tower, including Song Cheng and Chu Yunpeng, were puzzled as they looked at Fan Yun. They had never considered this question before. Once Fan Yun raised it, they began recalling Lin Feng’s experiences over the years and looked at Fan Yun in amazement, speculating whether his answer was the same as theirs.

"Indeed, it’s really strange, and the Ascension Hall is gone. Have you heard?"

"There’s no way Lin Feng ascended through normal means, otherwise the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult would have controlled him long ago."

"I think this matter is far from simple!"

...

As Fan Yun raised the question, everyone began discussing and voicing their opinions, speculating about where Lin Feng actually came from and how he cultivated. They completely missed Fan Yun’s true intention behind the question; only Song Cheng and Chu Yunpeng understood the key to the Tower Master’s inquiry.

Seeing everyone engaged in heated discussions, Fan Yun shook his head helplessly. His thoughts were mere speculation, and he couldn’t announce the answer. Only when the great battle occurred and when they saw the Divine Emperor could they possibly find the answer. Thinking of this, he got up and left, needing a quiet place. The idea that if Lin Feng truly had the Divine Emperor backing him made the situation vastly more complex.

Everyone watched Fan Yun leave and dispersed as well. Song Cheng and Chu Yunpeng exchanged a glance, tacitly understanding each other...