Chapter 1023 - 327: Dazzling the Crowd, Celestial Venerable’s Will Implantation

According to their calculations of the time Zhang Lingfeng joined the Elite Class, it was clear that for him to achieve such accomplishments now would surely garner recognition from Di Yaozong, sparing them from any penalties and perhaps even earning a reward.

"He actually hid his strength."

"This guy is deliberately messing with us."

Ba Yan and Ba Hong were shocked, their faces darkened as they spoke.

"He must have known about the Celestial Venerable’s inspection in advance and purposely kept his powers hidden just to make a show today."

Li Qishan cursed in a low voice.

"Basic Star Domain Life, surely can’t be trusted."

Duan Tianming snorted coldly.

"Star Pattern? Hmph, but it’s just a single Star Pattern."

Chi Huai’an, though initially shocked, felt a sense of disdain.

They unanimously believed that Zhang Lingfeng knew in advance about the Celestial Venerable’s inspection, deliberately concealing his strength to make a display today to attract the Venerable’s attention.

Unfortunately, in this vast Intermediate Star Domain, he wasn’t the only one to cultivate a Star Pattern within a month through the Star Breathing Technique.

They all acknowledged Zhang Lingfeng’s talent wasn’t bad, but not enough to amaze the Celestial Venerable, not even as much as Ba Yan and Ba Hong, who almost cultivated a Star Pattern within a month themselves.

So, Zhang Lingfeng’s intention might just end up in vain.

Though surprising to others, it might still not catch the attention of Di Yaozong, and thinking of earning a reward from Di Yaozong was nothing but wishful thinking.

"Boom!"

However, at that moment, the Star Pattern on Zhang Lingfeng’s body dissolved, forming bits of starlight that covered his body.

Starlight Shawl.

That was the sign of cultivating the Power of the Stars to the Fifth Stage.

"The Fifth Stage!"

Peng Meilin widened her eyes in disbelief, covering her mouth.

Within a month, achieving Starlight Shawl — such talent was enough to compare with some disciples of the Ancient Moon Sect. Zhang Lingfeng actually possessed such talent, and in class, he seemed never to be serious about cultivation; if he were, Peng Meilin couldn’t imagine to what heights Zhang Lingfeng could soar.

"This guy deliberately hid his strength, making us spin in circles."

Zhuo Yue couldn’t help but feel both exasperated and amused. Zhang Lingfeng truly left him both angry and delighted; within a month reaching the level of the Starlight Shawl through the Star Breathing Technique, he undoubtedly became the most dazzling figure among the cohort.

Even Ba Yan and Ba Hong were overshadowed.

"Concealing his capabilities, bearing grievances, this boy’s future is limitless!"

Lu Yun exclaimed.

He also realized Zhang Lingfeng intentionally concealed his strength just for today’s approval from Di Yaozong.

One must admit, this lad had a calculating mind, but as Basic Star Domain Life, for Zhang Lingfeng to reach this point without some schemes, how could he have gotten this far?

Thus, Lu Yun found it all quite sensible.

"Despicable!"

"Shameless!"

Ba Yan and Ba Hong couldn’t help but curse.

Zhang Lingfeng, within a month, managed to cultivate the Star Breathing Technique to the level of Starlight Shawl, instantly overshadowing them both.

Even they were left in the shadows, needless to say, others like Li Qishan, Duan Tianming, not to mention Chi Huai’an, all looked on in despair, watching Zhang Lingfeng’s grandstanding at the front.

"Star Pattern... Starlight Shawl, I’ve noted this; I’ve noted this."

Zhang Maoyang, nearly collapsing, said.

"Is this the surprise you three prepared for me?"

Di Yaozong looked toward Peng Meilin and the others.

Zhang Lingfeng, with such power, was intentionally placed last and even overlooked by Peng Meilin; wasn’t this all to catch his attention?

Everyone thought Zhang Lingfeng was an old hand, concealing his abilities for a long time just to show off before Di Yaozong, while Di Yaozong believed it was a ploy by Peng Meilin and her cohorts.

As teachers of the Elite Class, how could they not know about Zhang Lingfeng’s talent and strength?

"Forgive us, Celestial Venerable."

Peng Meilin and the others exchanged glances and decisively admitted.

"Not bad, I like it."

Di Yaozong couldn’t help but laugh at their confession, and for the first time, he stood up and casually gestured, causing Zhang Lingfeng to be summoned before him by an imperceptible power.

"Within a month, you’ve cultivated the Star Breathing Technique to the Fifth Stage. Though not considered a genius in the Ancient Moon Sect, it’s more than sufficient to pass its assessments, and definitely outshines those two kids from the Baruch Clan!"

Di Yaozong praised, clearly very satisfied with Zhang Lingfeng.

"Thank you for recognizing me, Celestial Venerable."

Zhang Lingfeng was filled with both awe and respect.

"You’re the most outstanding among this group; therefore, I’ll grant you an opportunity, implanting my will into you, aiding you in cultivating the Star Breathing Technique to its ultimate form and becoming a Great Cultivator at the Integration Stage."

Di Yaozong said with a smile.

He then reached out to touch Zhang Lingfeng’s forehead.

A powerful force flowed into Zhang Lingfeng’s body, flooding him with vast information along with immense pain, causing him to lose consciousness and faint immediately.

Di Yaozong’s hand hung in mid-air.

Watching Zhang Lingfeng fall backward, even he was stunned.

(Apologies this Chapter is only 4,800 words. Today I only managed to complete 11,000 words in total. Sorry for not being able to add more words today; I’ll try to add 3,000 or 4,000 more words tomorrow, and this part won’t be charged!)