As the Sky White Monarch returned to the Imperial Palace, the young talents of the Sky White Empire finally erupted in a cheer like a mountain torrent and a tsunami.
Ling Feng had become the great hero who saved the destiny of the Empire!
"Haha, that’s great, big brother, you’ve been made a General!"
Jiang Xiaofan was the first to rush up to the arena. This burly figure lifted Ling Feng in an embrace and ran wildly around the ring, just like a mad bull.
Then, Yuu Sixian, Ye Nanfeng, Goo Tengfeng, Lin Mochen, and other members of the East Courtyard Sword Team also surged forward, surrounding Ling Feng with eyes full of sincere joy.
However, Lee Bufan did not go up to the stage. He just stood silently to the side, with a hint of a smile curling at his lips: This guy, he really is formidable! But in the end, I will surpass you! The effort of my entire life!
Having Ling Feng as a target may be a very tough task, but it’s only with him as the goal can one obtain endless motivation.
Mu Qianxue narrowed her eyes and smiled softly, "Brother Lee, aren’t you going to congratulate Brother Ling?"
"We have no need for such formalities between us."
Lee Bufan held his Sword to his chest, gave Ling Feng a deep look, then nodded towards Mu Qianxue, saying indifferently, "Junior Sister Mu, I shall take my leave first!"
With that, Lee Bufan left without looking back.
For a time, from the crowd of the East Courtyard Sword Team, only two outstanding beauties were left. However, Tuoba Yan did not seem interested in these matters; instead, her figure flashed and she disappeared into the edge of the field, her eyes quietly observing the arena.
Seeing the look of Ling Feng being joyfully tossed by his friends, she couldn’t help but smile, her mirth blossoming like a flower.
Yet, this intoxicating charm was destined to remain unseen by anyone.
Somehow, a man cloaked in a blood-red cape slowly walked up to Mu Qianxue’s side; it was none other than Yee Weiyang, who had returned with Mu Qianxue from the Black Sand Domain.
"I thought, in the end, we might still need your intervention."
Yee Weiyang smirked, staring straight ahead as if murmuring to himself.
"Senior Brother Weiyang, you think too much," Mu Qianxue bit her silver teeth and whispered, her pale hand subconsciously stroking the small black cat in her arms.
Weiyang turned to glance at Mu Qianxue, then looked down at Black Cat Ye in her arms, saying lightly, "After all, as a member of the Jiuli Divine Race, you’re completely immune to the Xuanhuang Flame!"
Mu Qianxue’s pupils suddenly shrank, and she fiercely turned to look at Yee Weiyang, "What else do you know?"
Yee Weiyang shrugged slightly, "Actually, there’s no need for you to conceal your identity as a member of the Jiuli Divine Race. Seeing how cautious you are, it seems your status within the Jiuli Divine Race is not low?"
Mu Qianxue clenched her fists, remaining silent.
"It seems I guessed right again." Yee Weiyang smiled faintly, "Rest assured, I have no malicious intentions. On the contrary, these eyes of mine can see some cause and effect that ordinary people cannot. You and I, we are not enemies."
"Who exactly are you?" Mu Qianxue gritted her teeth and asked.
"Me? I am simply Yee Weiyang." Yee Weiyang laughed heartily, slowly continuing, "Aren’t we both A-class Disciples of the Heavenly Position Academy now?"
"You..." Mu Qianxue blinked her bright eyes, wanting to ask more, but she discovered that Yee Weiyang had already disappeared.
In the distance, Yee Weiyang saw Mu Qianxue looking around on the spot, and he rubbed his right eye.
"Why does this right eye of mine see a connection of fate between her and me, when the one she likes should be that Ling Feng? Strange, indeed!" Yee Weiyang shook his head, chuckling self-deprecatingly: "Well, no need to think about it if it’s incomprehensible. After all, the things this eye sees are never wrong!"
"Ling Feng! Ling Feng!..."
Surrounded by countless admirers, Ling Feng was thrown high into the air, caught, and then thrown up again. At such a moment, this seemed the only way to vent the excitement brewing in the hearts of the Empire’s talented youths.
Of course, the Divine Origin Realm prodigies observing from the crowd also gained a new appreciation for Ling Feng’s strength.
"This kid has got a lot stronger since the last time we met!"
Li Yunting narrowed his eyes; he had a brief encounter with Ling Feng at the Sea and Sky Barrier and naturally recognized him now.
"Indeed, he’s a formidable opponent."
A muscular man standing next to Li Yunting nodded, "The Five Academy Sword Team competition is drawing near. Even though our Central Courtyard Sword Team holds the privilege to advance directly to the semifinals and has several months more training time than them, with the strength that Ling Feng is showing now, our Central Courtyard Sword Team will need to be very cautious."
"Whether we can win or not depends on Liiu Feng," Li Yunting said with a light smile. "Although Liiu Feng is the youngest among us, he also has the greatest potential. In the next few months, if Liiu Feng’s Flame Sun Body can be refined to that degree, resisting the Xuanhuang Flame might not be impossible."
"That degree," the muscular man gasped, "Is it not too soon for Liiu Feng?"
"The so-called ’evil geniuses’ are always misunderstood by outsiders. The real strong ones are those with great perseverance," Li Yunting’s eyes sparkled: "And Liiu Feng is such a person."
"Hmm." If Liiu Feng could achieve that step, with him resisting the Xuanhuang Flame, indeed, the pressure on the rest of us would be greatly reduced.
Meanwhile, at True Dragon Academy, Wenyuan Academy, Sea Blue Academy, those top talents who surpassed the Divine Origin Realm and could not compete, each had their expressions grow more serious.
"To possess such strength in the Magnetic Condensation Realm is indeed no easy feat."
"However, the Magnetic Condensation Realm is still the Magnetic Condensation Realm; being cautious about his Xuanhuang Flame, he should be manageable."
"The qualification to challenge the Royal Sword Team must belong to our True Dragon Academy this year!"
"Hahaha! Good lad, at such a young age, not yet graduated from Heavenly Position Academy, and you have already received the title of Lieutenant General and the appellation of General Wei Yuan. Your future is truly boundless!"
At some point, Wen Tingguang had also leaped down from the high platform and came over to congratulate Ling Feng.
For his little brother, Wen Tingguang had always had high regard, but he realized he had still underestimated him.
Ling Feng was truly a freakishly talented monster!
"Brother Wen!" Ling Feng raised his hand, and the crowd finally let him down.
"Brother Wen, the so-called General Wei Yuan is just an honorary title, as everyone is well aware."
Ling Feng laughed casually, not much attached to positions of power.
However, the awarded General Mansion and those resources, now they could be of some use.
"Little General Ling! Congratulations, congratulations!"
Seeing Wen Tingguang taking the initiative to greet him, the civil and military ministers of the Sky White Empire also came forward to offer their congratulations. Though General Wei Yuan was only an honorary position, it signified the Emperor’s favor!
Ling Feng was currently just a student at the Heavenly Position Academy. Once he would graduate from the academy, he wouldn’t need to struggle; he would directly hold the title of Lieutenant General. Easily joining any military brigade, he would be a leader!
Such treatment, perhaps not even the sons of Prime Ministers or Grand Commandants could expect.
Ling Feng bowed and greeted everyone, but his gaze was drawn to Yue Yunlan on the high platform.
Yue Yunlan was watching Ling Feng too. Their eyes met, and everything was communicated without words.