The Eternal Warlord/C8 Fallen Phoenix Slope
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C8 Fallen Phoenix Slope

After dinner, Ling'er brought up the topic of learning the Shocking Swan Sword Technique again, her eyes betraying a touch of nervousness, as if she feared Lin Feng might suddenly change his mind.

"I've already promised to teach you the sword technique, so I certainly won't go back on my promise!" Lin Feng saw right through Ling'er's concerns and spoke calmly.

"However, I truly don't have much free time, so I'll only explain it once. How much you grasp will be up to your own fortune!"

"I am deeply grateful for gongzi's willingness to teach me!" Ling'er's face lit up with joy as she gave Lin Feng a respectful bow.

Lin Feng casually accepted the gesture without any sign of refusal.

"The essence of the Shocking Swan is to push the speed of your sword to its limit! Come on, try to stab me with your sword, and let's see how fast it really is!"

Lin Feng stepped into an open area and gestured for Ling'er to come forward.

Taking a deep breath, Ling'er didn't hesitate and lunged at Lin Feng with her sword.

"Shua!"

Ling'er's Shocking Swan Sword Technique had reached the third realm, and as she raised her hand, a sword light shimmering with tri-colored radiance burst forth!

"Too slow!" Lin Feng shook his head. As a fellow eighth-level Qi Sea martial artist, he faced Ling'er's strike without dodging. Just as the sword light neared and Ling'er was considering whether to withdraw her sword, Lin Feng made his move.

Like a phantom, he surged forward to meet the sword light head-on.

"Not good!" In that instant, Ling'er tried to retract her sword, only to be shocked to find that Lin Feng had already trapped it between his fingers, rendering her unable to move it at all.

"The Shocking Swan Sword Technique is all about reaching the pinnacle of speed! But beyond that, versatility is equally crucial!" Lin Feng's expression turned serious.

"You've been focused on cultivating the Shocking Swan Sword Intent, yet you haven't considered why the technique must be mastered to the seventh level of sword intent to be complete?"

"Sword Intent is the embodiment of one's will, the foundation of all variation! Your Shocking Swan Sword Technique hasn't even reached the basic level!"

"You don't even understand the first thing about swordsmanship!" Lin Feng declared without mincing words. As his statement hung in the air, he snatched the long sword with a swift backhanded grip.

The very next instant, Lin Feng brandished his sword, casting a seven-colored radiance that lit up the night sky as though it were broad daylight.

Zhang Ling'er watched the advancing sword light, feeling overwhelmed as if the heavens were crumbling down around her, with what seemed like innumerable dense sword lights swirling before her eyes.

Ultimately, she had the sensation that the radiance had morphed into a colossal sword, capable of cleaving the cosmos in twain, and a profound sense of imminent peril flooded her being.

"Starting today, forget the Shocking Swan Sword Technique you've been practicing. Strike with your sword ten thousand times each day until you're convinced no one can evade your blade. Only then should you pursue the essence of sword intent!" Lin Feng's directive snapped Zhang Ling'er out of her trance. It was then she noticed the long sword unexpectedly poised at her brow.

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master. I will diligently refine my swordsmanship!" Zhang Ling'er accepted the sword with great care, a wave of relief washing over her. Had this been a real combat situation, Lin Feng's recent maneuver could have effortlessly ended her life.

"Alright, you may leave now. And don't forget to come back to cook tomorrow!" Lin Feng dismissed her with a wave and made his way to his quarters.

It appeared as though he hadn't imparted any specific knowledge to Zhang Ling'er, yet he had unlocked a new realm of possibility for her.

The Shocking Swan Sword Technique was merely a rudimentary high-level skill. However, should Zhang Ling'er adhere to his instruction, the future potency of her technique could be boundless.

The following morning, Lin Feng arrived at the Sunfire Mountain Range, located behind the Sunfire Order, at the crack of dawn.

In ten days, the Sunfire Order's inner sect examination would take place. Given Lin Feng's present capabilities, passing the assessment would be a breeze.

But once inside the inner sect, he anticipated that Chen Hongdao would likely strike at the earliest opportunity.

His Eighth Level Qi Sea strength was somewhat insufficient.

In his past life, Lin Feng was a revered sovereign of the Immortal Realm, but now, his physical condition was subpar. While a forceful breakthrough was feasible, the risks outweighed the potential gains.

At present, the sole method for a swift advancement in his realm was through combat, pushing the limits of his innate potential.

Shortly after venturing into the mountain range, Lin Feng encountered numerous Outer Sect disciples. Some had even established cave dwellings to take advantage of the area's abundant spiritual energy for their cultivation practices.

The periphery was teeming with low-level demonic beasts, which presented no challenge to Lin Feng, nor did they offer any potential for him to enhance his abilities. Without pausing, he pressed on deeper into the mountains.

About half an hour later, Lin Feng reached a small valley where the spiritual energy was significantly more concentrated than in other areas—almost by half.

"Could it be that there are ripe spiritual herbs here?" Lin Feng mused, his expression one of surprise. He proceeded into the valley, finding the spiritual energy growing thicker with each step.

Soon, four figures approached from a short distance away. The most powerful among them was a green-clothed youth at the ninth level of the Qi Sea, followed by two others at the seventh level, and the least experienced, a blue-clothed woman, also at the seventh level. Their attire identified them as Outer Sect disciples of the Sunfire Order.

Lin Feng halted, subtly tightening his grip on the long sword he held.

While the sect's rules strictly prohibited infighting, the mountain range was a lawless place where clashes over treasures were not uncommon.

"Brother, there's no need for alarm. We mean no harm," said one of the burly youths, flashing a reassuring smile.

"Hehe, as you wish," Lin Feng replied without further hesitation, turning to continue into the valley.

"This place is rich with spiritual energy; there must be spiritual herbs around! Are we just going to walk away?" the strongest green-clothed youth grumbled in discontent.

"The man is formidable. Instead of clashing over a herb, why not join him at Fallen Phoenix Slope to hunt demonic beasts?" suggested the sole female warrior in a gentle tone.

"I'll side with Junior Sister Liu Yan," the white-clothed youth said quietly. With three against one, the green-clothed youth, though disgruntled, fell silent.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng ventured deeper into the canyon and indeed found a spiritual herb on the verge of maturation.

The Grade Two Spiritual Herb, Floating Life Grass!

Upon seeing it, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile. He had recently acquired a Nine Revolving Heaven and Earth Pill. This pill wasn't to be taken directly; it required the combination of certain spiritual herbs to enhance its effects twofold.

The Floating Life Grass was one of the three primary herbs needed!

Finding it was a stroke of luck, as effortless as it was unexpected! Lin Feng moved swiftly, soaring upwards like a mighty roc.

Whoosh! Midair, his long sword pierced through the void, striking like a meteor, and impaled a level seven demonic beast, the Crescent Snake, onto the stone wall.

At that moment, the Floating Life Grass was perfectly ripe, wafting an intoxicating scent that was dreamlike and utterly soothing.

Lin Feng produced a wooden box, carefully stored the Floating Life Grass inside, and tucked it into his backpack.

"Hiss hiss!" The Crescent Snake, though pinned, was a snake-type demonic beast known for its tenacity. Now, it glared menacingly at Lin Feng and spat a glob of dark green venom his way.

Unperturbed, Lin Feng deflected the venom with a sweep of his hand and then crushed the snake's head into a pulp with a single palm strike.

He withdrew his sword and with a gentle flick, a snake gall, glowing faintly, dropped into his hand.

The snake gall was a valuable find. Lin Feng swallowed it whole and immediately felt a warmth spreading through his belly. As he channeled his Qi, the essence within the gall was slowly converted into his own spiritual power.

Upon exiting the canyon, Lin Feng noticed the four individuals from earlier had not yet departed. He furrowed his brow and inquired, "Is there something you need?"

"Senior Brother, I am Liu Yan. We would like to invite you to join us at Fallen Phoenix Slope to hunt demonic beasts. We'll share any demonic stones we find equally. What do you say, Senior Brother?" Liu Yan offered.

Fallen Phoenix Slope lay deep within the Scorching Sun Mountain Range, a place rife with demonic beasts and treacherous terrain. Legend had it that a phoenix once perished there, causing flames to erupt from the earth throughout the year. It was a place where ordinary Outer Sect disciples seldom dared to venture.

Fortune and misfortune are two sides of the same coin, and thanks to the unique environment of Fallen Phoenix Slope, it boasts many rare specialties not found elsewhere.

"Alright, no problem!" Lin Feng pondered for a moment before accepting the proposal.

"Now that we're a group of five, we'll be fine as long as we stay cautious and avoid any Demon Kings," Liu Yan said with a cheerful smile. Among the four of them, the youth in green was the strongest, at the ninth level of the Qi Sea, while two others were at the eighth level.

Lin Feng's true strength was not apparent, but his confidence in wandering alone deep within the Scorching Sun Mountain Range suggested he was no less formidable, likely at least a seventh level Qi Sea practitioner.

Typically, Demonic Beasts are categorized into nine levels, each corresponding to the nine tiers of the Qi Sea. Despite the beasts generally being stronger than martial artists, their limited intelligence gives a well-coordinated team like ours a fighting chance, even against a ninth-level Demonic Beast!

"Han Xin," the youth in white greeted Lin Feng with a nod before turning his attention to the others.

"Hey there, brother, I'm Shi Po! But my friends call me Broken Stone, haha!" the muscular youth introduced himself with enthusiasm.

The youth in green, however, looked unimpressed. "Who knows how strong he really is? Hopefully, he won't hold us back."

Lin Feng's eyes flickered with annoyance as he greeted Han Xin and the others with a traditional fist salute. "I'm Lin Feng, at the eighth level of the Qi Sea." He then channeled his spiritual energy, revealing his cultivation level.

"Senior Brother Lin Feng is an eighth-level Qi Sea martial artist? With you on our side, we're even more assured of success!" Liu Yan exclaimed, her fists pumping in excitement.

"Brother Lin Feng, Chen Hongyu may be the youngest among us, but he's exceptionally gifted. He can be quite arrogant, but don't take it to heart," Han Xin advised earnestly after reassessing Lin Feng.

"Exactly! He's always been that way, acting superior because his brother is an Inner Sect disciple. Brother Lin Feng, you don't need to pay him any mind!" Shi Po chimed in with agreement.

"It's no big deal. I'm certainly not going to get upset over a little kid!" Lin Feng remarked with a dismissive tone.

Chen Hongyu let out a cold huff upon hearing this. "You're merely an eighth-level Qi Sea realm fighter. Just make sure you don't wet yourself in fear if you actually come across a Demonic Beast!"

Lin Feng's eyes filled with increasing disdain; the man's arrogance was insufferable. Han Xin and his companions' faces turned sour as they listened. That one remark had managed to insult all three of them at once.

Observing everyone's reactions, Lin Feng noted that despite his extremely poor opinion of Chen Hongyu, he still thought quite highly of Han Xin and the others.

"Let's move on. There's no point in wasting words if we're not heading into the Fallen Phoenix Slope," Lin Feng said, shrugging his shoulders with an exasperated look.

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