Wang Qinghai, standing to the side, also shamelessly said, "But your disciple is really handsome. Maybe the Empress will be moved by him and take him into her harem as a male concubine."
Li Tiangou sneered, "I'm afraid even the Empress might not be interested in this good-for-nothing. Look at his delicate, innocent face; he'd be better off sold to some high-ranking officials with homosexual tendencies, hahaha..."
“No, I do like it.” Shen Zhao suddenly blurted out.
Fortunately, he said it very softly and no one else heard him.
How could Yu Xiyan possibly look down on Lin Feng?
For Lin Feng's sake, she was willing to push herself into an endless abyss time and time again, and ruthlessly trampled on her dignity as a man.
Scenes from her past life flashed before her eyes, but Shen Zhao did not want to recall them. Every time she thought of that time, it was like a sharp knife piercing her heart, causing her unbearable pain.
The system's mission was to win over the Empress. He initially thought it was just a mission, but it would be a lie to say that Shen Zhao was not moved during the process.
But the moment Shen Zhao gave his true feelings to Yu Xiyan, he was destined for a tragic fate.
Nine lifetimes of destiny, an obsession with reincarnation—no matter how much he gave, Shen Zhao never heard Yu Xiyan call out to him with tender affection, "I love you."
Her sweet words and tenderness were always reserved for Lin Feng; what she gave herself was a bone-chilling coldness, just like her Ice Phoenix bloodline, which froze her full passion into a rigid iceberg.
Trying to clear his mind of the past, Shen Zhao casually grabbed the wine gourd at his waist, took a sip, and his mind cleared again.
In this life, no one can control my destiny.
Enraged by such sarcasm, Master Zisong retorted, "Just say what you have to say!"
Shen Zhao immediately stood up: "Alright, on behalf of the Judgment Council, I'll ask a question: Since this genius Lin is so highly regarded by Master Zisong, then please let this genius prove with his strength that he truly deserves to be the sect leader's personal disciple."
"How can you prove it?" Lin Feng asked Shen Zhao calmly.
He realized that everything today was orchestrated by this man, with the aim of making him lose face.
But he has to prove himself, or he will lose everything he has worked so hard to achieve.
Shen Zhao clapped his hands: "It's very simple. Naturally, it's about proving one's strength through martial arts. Is there a better way?"
Raymond Lam smiled and said, "Just as you wish."
Master Zisong immediately said, "Alright, since you all don't believe in Lin Feng, then let everyone witness this and discuss the Dao through martial arts."
He patted Lin Feng on the shoulder and said, "Feng'er, I believe in you."
Lin Feng smiled slightly: "Please rest assured, Master, your disciple will not disappoint you."
Master Zisong nodded, then summoned an inner disciple: "You and your junior brother have a spar, but remember to stop when you've made your move."
The inner disciple nodded, then drew his sword and said to Lin Feng, "Junior Brother Lin, please forgive me."
Lin Feng nodded: "Please, senior brother."
As soon as he finished speaking, the inner disciple thrust out his sword, using the Azure Cloud Sect's sword technique: Azure Mountain Sword Intent.
Lin Feng also conjured a long sword and met the attack with the same sword technique.
In an instant, figures darted about on the high platform, swords flashing everywhere.
After ten moves, Lin Feng sheathed his sword, still calm and composed, while the inner disciple was panting heavily and pale-faced.
After a long silence, he apologized and said, "Thank you for holding back, Junior Brother Lin. I humbly admit defeat."
Lin Feng nodded politely: "Senior Brother's swordsmanship is superb; I was just lucky."
After saying that, the inner disciple withdrew.
Just as Master Zisong was about to announce Lin Feng's victory, Liang Hao, looking unconvinced, chuckled mockingly, "Does a contest between family members prove he's a genius? Old man, do you think you're being funny?"
Master Zisong's expression darkened upon hearing this: "What do you mean by that?"
Liang Hao: "Who knows if there's something fishy going on between you fellow disciples? I dare ask you, who can you convince in this kind of competition? And who can actually convince you? Please, can you stop being so humorous?"
Ding Bu'er clapped his hands and said, "Well said. When it's a competition among family members, who doesn't know if there's something fishy going on? This round doesn't count."
Master Zisong: "Are you questioning the impartiality of my Qingyun Sect?"
Shen Zhao: "Fairness and impartiality are not up to you to decide, but are determined by my public arbitration committee."
Zisong was furious: "What did you say, kid? I've been putting up with you for a long time. Are you here to cause trouble on purpose?!"
Shen Zhao: "Is the mere Qingyun Sect worth causing trouble for? Since we're discussing martial arts, we must be fair and just, and we must convince everyone."
"You, the dignified Sect Master of Qingyun Sect, are actually protecting your own disciple like this? Do you think all the sect leaders present are fools?"
"you!"
Zi Song never expected that Shen Zhao and his group would disregard him so much, and he was so angry that he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Seeing this, Lin Feng said, "My friend, please don't insult my master."
"Did he even speak to you?" Shen Zhao was furious at Lin Feng's stern face. "Stop trying to get close to me. You're not worthy of my friendship."
Don't call me "friend" so affectionately. I'm not one of those brainless, competitive creatures who fawn over you like ducks.
"presumptuous!"
Seeing his beloved disciple being insulted, Zi Song was enraged and immediately unleashed his full cultivation, which was actually at the peak of the Profound Void Realm.
Upon seeing this, Liang Hao couldn't help but smile: "What, is the Qingyun Sect planning to bully others with its power? If so, then I regret to inform you that you've bitten off more than you can chew today!"
After speaking, Liang Hao displayed his full cultivation level.
A powerful pressure swept across the entire area, leaving everyone stunned.
"It's actually... a Nirvana Realm expert!"
Everyone gasped in shock.
Since consuming the Dragon Essence, and with Shen Zhao protecting him, Liang Hao, after absorbing the effects of the Dragon Essence and stimulating some of his potential with golden needles, finally reached the first rank of the Nirvana Realm.
The Nirvana Realm and the Profound Void Realm are worlds apart. If Liang Hao wanted to, destroying the entire Qingyun Sect would be as easy as lifting a finger.
At this moment, Master Zisong was stunned, and his heart remained unsettled as he looked at the cultivation level displayed by Liang Hao.
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