Chapter 1237 1196: An Unexpected Turn of Events

As Chen Fei left, entering the Floating Immortal Pavilion's mountain gate, those tens of individuals finally stood up in unison. The leader said to the person behind him, "Go and inform Lei Yun that the nominee of his grandfather has arrived."

"The nominee of Muf Leiyun's grandfather… isn't that?" The person behind him paused for a moment, then couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Captain, does that mean the person we just saw is the one that Vice Pavilion Master Muf brought, who was even exempted from the trial?"

"Yes, possessing the token from Vice Pavilion Master Muf should be authentic."

The captain nodded, looked at the direction where Chen Fei had disappeared inside the mountain gate, and suddenly shook his head, saying, "The Danzu Martial Arts Conference hosted by Jianng Wanli is no small matter; it directly affects the quota to enter the Mysterious Tomb. Our Floating Immortal Pavilion's quota this time is not many, less than ten, and now it needs to be pre-allocated to someone. If not for Vice Pavilion Master Muf advocating strongly, with one instance of nomination, this matter might not have been settled."

He paused and continued: "However, earlier, I felt a vague sense of oppression from that person. This person… might indeed be quite extraordinary."

"But who would have thought Vice Pavilion Master Muf would fail his attempt at the Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm this time? If not for his previous prestige and influence, the quota matter would likely have been for naught. The other deputy pavilion masters, especially the Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master, have always kept in mind this pre-allocated quota..." The person behind him couldn't help but lament.

"Indeed… among our Floating Immortal Pavilion's twelve deputy pavilion masters, Vice Pavilion Master Muf has always ranked second or third. Otherwise, this pre-allocated quota might not have even been settled. And that Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master is also one of the top three among the twelve deputy pavilion masters, often at odds with Vice Pavilion Master Muf. Plus, this time, his subordinate, Green Light Claw Wang Chao, missed the timing and failed to attend the Danzu Martial Arts Conference, resulting in a regrettable disqualification… They are certainly keeping a close eye on this pre-allocated quota as well."

"Green Light Claw Wang Chao is very powerful, essentially right beneath the twelve deputy pavilion masters. If regrettably disqualified, it indeed seems inappropriate."

"But the person Vice Pavilion Master Muf has brought seems not to be easy to deal with either!"

"Yet it's because Vice Pavilion Master Muf failed in his attempt at the Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm, right? Now, he's severely injured and bed-ridden, his position within the pavilion is not what it used to be."

"Sigh..."

…

These whispers in the back, Chen Fei naturally didn't know. But as he entered the Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters through the mountain gate, Muf Leiyun soon rushed to meet him.

"Mr. Chen, you've finally arrived." He said somewhat excitedly, but as he spoke, a complex expression appeared on his face.

"Has something happened?" Chen Fei saw the expression on Muf Leiyun's face and asked calmly.

"You found out?" Muf Leiyun's expression stiffened and he asked.

"I don't know. But when I just entered the main gate, someone covertly warned me to be cautious… what exactly happened?" Chen Fei said.

"Someone warned you in secret? That should be Uncle Luoying; he's been on duty at the Patrol Guard Army lately... Ah, it's a long story, Mr. Chen, you should come with me to my grandfather's 'Heqing Hall' first. We'll sit down, and I will explain slowly."

Muf Leiyun sighed and said.

"Alright." Chen Fei naturally wasn't in a rush at that moment and nodded upon hearing this.

But at this point, a group of people was arrogantly making their way toward them.

"Muf Leiyun, is this the person you and Vice Pavilion Master Muf have nominated? Tsk tsk, judging from his appearance, I don't think he's all that impressive." The leader of the group, a man in a blue robe with a braid at the back, stepped forward and spoke contemptuously to Chen Fei, glaring at him with a look full of provocation.

Chen Fei frowned slightly but remained silent.

Muf Leiyun's face changed, glaring angrily at the newcomers, "Li Zhan, are you here to cause trouble?"

"Not at all…" The man in a blue robe with a braid at the back laughed mockingly, his gaze falling on Chen Fei, his tone arrogant, almost commanding, "You, come with us."

"Go with you? Says who?" Chen Fei also sneered; these guys seemed to feel too entitled, didn't they?

"Li Zhan, I warn you! This is the honored guest of our 'Heqing Hall.' You'd better not use your filthy tricks, or you'll regret it." Muf Leiyun also spoke coldly.

"Oh, oh… I'll regret it, so imposing, I'm so scared, so scared…" Li Zhan's face was full of sarcasm, patting his chest and laughing coldly, "Muf Leiyun, if you said this to me three months ago, I might have feared, hesitated a bit… But now, your 'Heqing Hall' can hardly protect itself, and you still have the heart to worry about others? Honored guest, is it him?"

Muf Leiyun's face turned red like a liver. Taking a deep breath, he gritted his teeth and said slowly, "Move aside!"

"This is the order from Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master. Have you thought it through to really defy it?" Li Zhan's expression turned cold as he said.

"What? This is Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master's order?" Muf Leiyun's face instantly changed, becoming extremely unsightly. Chen Fei had just arrived at their Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters and had already been targeted?

"Heh, figured it out now? You, come with us."

Li Zhan chuckled coldly, ignoring Muf Leiyun, and instead, looked contemptuously at Chen Fei before turning to leave, seemingly assuming that Chen Fei would surely follow him to meet Blood Eagle Deputy Pavilion Master.

But as he took a few steps, his expression suddenly changed, turning stern and coldly stared at Chen Fei, unfriendly, "Did you not hear what I said?"

"Your words? I heard them." Chen Fei glanced at him, speaking indifferently.

"If you heard them, why aren't you coming with me?" Li Zhan said coldly.

"Why should I go with you? Are we familiar?" Chen Fei looked at the man coldly, speaking indifferently.

The crowd's gaze became serious. Especially the people Li Zhan brought; they were staring at him coldly with unkind expressions.

Li Zhan looked at Chen Fei with a cold expression, licking his lips, he said, "Do you really think that old thing Muf Junhe can still back you up? Let me tell you, that guy is here now! If you have any sense, you'll come with me quietly, otherwise, you'll suffer the consequences."

Clearly, Chen Fei didn't care about these people's gazes—in his words, just a bunch of insignificant people—not even worthy of bullying, as there was no sense of accomplishment for him; otherwise, how could these guys act so arrogantly in his presence?

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei glanced indifferently at Li Zhan before turning his gaze to Muf Leiyun and said, "Let's go. Isn't Heqing Hall where you're taking me?"

"Hmm..." Muf Leiyun nodded, also eager to leave. He then coldly said to Li Zhan blocking the way, "Move aside!"

"You!" Li Zhan's face became extremely unpleasant, looking at Chen Fei with eyes as cold as a poisonous snake, exuding a chilling aura. How dare this person be so ungrateful, truly despicable!

"I'll say it one last time, come with us. I can forgive your previous hesitation... Otherwise, I warn you, this Earth Martial City is not like your Ghost Wolf City, a barren remote area. The waters here run very deep."

He stared intently at Chen Fei, speaking.

However, Chen Fei didn't even glance at him, directly ignoring him.

Next, Muf Leiyun erupted, glaring angrily and said, "Li Zhan, I'll say it one last time too, get lost! Even though Heqing Hall might be struggling, killing you is still a simple task."

"You!" Li Zhan's face changed drastically, turning an ashen green, staring at Muf Leiyun... After a pause, his vicious eyes fell on Chen Fei, and he snorted heavily, saying, "Hmph! Since you insist on being so ungrateful, fine, I'll go back and report..."

"Scram!" Chen Fei furrowed his brow, and shouted coldly.

Instantly, Li Zhan seemed struck by lightning, as if crushed by a terrifying aura, losing all strength in the next moment, his limbs became weak, his eyes filled with shock and fear, and he gazed at Chen Fei in terror, trembling uncontrollably.

After a long time, he was drenched in sweat, but only then did he seem to regain his strength and immediately slink away, not daring to linger.

Watching Li Zhan's embarrassed departing figure, Muf Leiyun's eyes flashed with surprise initially, then he shook his head slightly and apologized to Chen Fei, "Mr. Chen, sorry for letting you see this joke."

"It's not necessarily a joke. But I'm indeed curious about what exactly happened?" Chen Fei said.

"Come with me, let's talk inside the hall," Muf Leiyun gestured, inviting.

"Alright." Chen Fei nodded.

Then the two headed towards a certain direction of the Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters.

...

In a certain area within the Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters, a series of towering palaces stood.

Originally, this place was among the prominent clusters within the Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters, but now, it felt rather desolate and sparse in terms of human presence.

This place was Heqing Hall, one of the twelve halls in the Floating Immortal Pavilion headquarters, managed by Muf Leiyun's grandfather, Muf Junhe.

At this moment, in one inconspicuous building of Heqing Hall, an emaciated old man was tremblingly seated on a chair, leaning on a cane, his face pale, giving the impression that he was close to death, at such a degree.

Seeing this old man, even Chen Fei couldn't help but be startled and said in surprise, "Muf Senior, what happened to you..."

"Cough, cough, cough... I must have embarrassed you, young friend, cough, cough." The old man was constantly coughing, weakly speaking. His eyes were filled with ashen white, a deathly aura that anyone would find unsettling.

Chen Fei furrowed his brow, his gaze resting on the old man for a moment before asking, "Failed to break through to the True Monarch Realm?"

"How did you know?"

"Young friend, how... cough, cough, cough..."

Muf Leiyun and Muf Junhe both looked at Chen Fei with eyes full of surprise and doubt.

Muf Junhe coughed again and said, "I was too overconfident, naively thinking the True Monarch Realm was close at hand, unexpectedly, this close was the edge of a cliff! I couldn't make it, though I barely reclaimed my life, it's now a wasted one. Cough, cough, cough..."