Chương 321: Three consecutive challenges

Unbeknownst to the entire Supreme Heaven Sect, a person who would shake the Mainland was being forged within the Dao Heaven Hall. The remaining time passed quickly. Long Feng was slowly getting immersed in his comprehension when the time ran out. He sighed helplessly and waited to be sent out of the remnant. It couldn't be helped. The insights and profound concepts here were vast. He could only try to understand as much as he could.

Someday, he would truly understand these heaven shaking concepts and create his own sword path.

"I'll have to return here soon. These brief two hours have brought shocking benefits to me. I've comprehended a perfect sword intent, I've began to understand the Circle of Firmament, gained some insights into the sword laws and most importantly…" he paused and smiled.

"I've realized that the Firmament Sword Art isn't my path. I can at most use it as a skill, but I will no longer comprehend my sword from it. The firmament sword saint and I walk different paths." His surroundings warped and he found himself standing outside the sword remnant door. He stared at it for a long time and engraved it's appearance into his mind. He had entered the ancient sword legacy remnant this time and when he exited, he was different from before.

The exact change couldn't be pinpointed, but there was an extra layer of mystery as calm surrounding him. He slowly walked out of the Dao Heaven Hall and realized that there was still some time till sunset. Having nothing to do, a thought flashed through his mind. He met some disciples along the way and after receiving several directions, he stopped before a pavilion. This was the same as every other disciple pavilion in the sect, located very close to several others.

Long Feng stood before the door and tapped on it lightly then waited. A few minutes passed before the door suddenly swung open, revealing a tired looking person. The person glanced at Long Feng then froze instantly, staring at him as though he had seen a ghost.

"L-long Feng?!" He rubbed his eyes and looked again. Long Feng smiled.

"You've forgotten me already, Ren Hua? It's only been a few days. I suppose you've been doing well?" This was Ren Hua, the only disciple whom Long Feng conversed with in the mining cave for a while. According to Yu Zihao, when he was about to be thrown into the earth dwellers' tunnel, Ren Hua has spoken up. Considering that he was going against two rank eight Imperials, it made sense that he didn't overstep his boundaries. That alone was enough for Long Feng to see him in a new light.

Ren Hua shivered and stared at him blankly.

"How…I watched you fall into the tunnel - with hundreds of earth dwellers in your body!"

"I was lucky. Let's not discuss that. Today, I came to ask for your help." Ren Hua took a few seconds to calm down, but even then, his gaze was filled with disbelief. He couldn't imagine how a rank seven Imperial could actually survive with hundreds of earth dwellers in his body. Logically, not even a deity should survive without some great means.

"What do you need? I'll do whatever I can." He replied with a nod.

"It's nothing much. I just want to know where I can find Bai Lixi and Gong Yangyu." Ren Hua's eyes widened once again as he stared at Long Feng dumbly.

"W-what? Why?"

"I have somethings we need to settle with them. Do you know where I'll find them?" Ren Hua quickly shook his head.

"Listen, it's not that I don't want to help you, but you need to calm down. Both of them are stronger than average rank eight Imperials! I once told you that anyone in the top thousand are not to be underestimated. They're extremely powerful, regardless of their cultivation. Bai Lixi ranks 987 while Gong Yangyu ranks 960! You can't imagine how strong they are. Normal rank nine imperials outside the sect won't be able to defeat them!" Long Feng stared at him with a smile.

"Do I look agitated or angry? I'm very calm right now. I merely need to speak a word or two with them." He replied. Love what you're reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on. Ren Hua stared into Long Feng's eyes and suddenly felt slight pain in his own eyes. He was forced to avert his gaze, feeling shocked. At the same time, he noticed Long Feng's cultivation. He literally freaked out.

'rank nine spirit realm! H-how is this possible? What the hell happened to this kid?' He had a troubled look on his face as he tried to dissuade Long Feng once again.

"I understand that you're angry with them and you're right to be. They are on the wrong. But… beside their personal strength, both of them have equally shocking backings. Bai Lixi's Uncle is the Head Warden while Gong Yangyu's father is a powerful warden in the outer peak. Few would dare to go against them even if they're stronger than them!" Long Feng's expression barely changed. The head Warden being Bai Lixi's uncle surprised him slightly, but that was it.

Unless he was Ao Zhentian's son, then Long Feng wouldn't stop. If the dared to try and kill him without reason, then he wouldn't care about anything. Before he comprehended sword intent, he would've recalled Ao Zhentian's words to stay low key. But now, he had realized that staying low key was against his sword heart.

"I understand. I'm not going to do anything drastic. Just a word." He replied.

"You! …" Ren Hua felt frustrated as he stared at Long Feng. Wasn't he listening? The head warden possessed absolute authority in the outer peak, not to mention his cultivation. Anyone would've understood the threat and backed off by now, but Long Feng was still insisting. Realizing that he couldn't change Long Feng's mind, Ren Hua sighed.

"Fine. Just a few words. Don't go overboard, otherwise they could attack us on the spot." Long Feng nodded. Ren Hua stepped out of his pavilion and led Long Feng along several paths till he stopped before a slightly larger pavilion. He took a deep breath and motioned.

"That's Bai Lixi's home. He should be inside right now. Remember, do not go overboard!" Long Feng nodded and walked towards the pavilion. The next thing that happened caused Ren Hua to nearly faint instantly.

"Bai Lixi! Get your ass out here right now!" Long Feng shouted, enhancing his voice using his spirit energy. The sound echoed though a large area, attracting plenty disciples around to gather curiously and watch.

"Who's that? Actually telling Bai Lixi to get his ass out?"

"I don't recognize him. Does anyone know him?"

"Hm? I think… that's the new disciple who entered through the back door, a rank six spirit realm warrior or something." Someone squinted his eyes and exclaimed.

"What!?"

"Are you freaking kidding me?"

"A spirit realm warrior? In the outer peak?"

"Forget that. What exactly gives him the gall to call Bai Lixi out? Is he looking to die?"

"Hehehehe, Bai Lixi would certainly be pissed off. I have nothing to do anyways. It wouldn't hurt to watch Bai Lixi cripple someone."

"Che. The wardens would probably overlook it even if he kills this kid here, after all, he has quite the connections." Someone lamented with an annoyed expression. As the disciples gathered around and prepared to watch a show, the pavilion doors opened and a dark faced Bai Lixi walked out and glanced at Ren Hua, then at Long Feng. His pupils visible shrank as he recognized Long Feng, then they returned to normal.

"Who called my name?" He questioned indifferently. Long Feng stared at him.

"That would be me." Bai Lixi narrowed his eyes dangerously.

"If I heard right, you said I should get my ass out here? Didn't you?"

"I did."

"Very good. Good! You have ten seconds to speak before I break your arms and legs." Bai Lixi spat coldly, some of his aura seeping out of his body.

"Ah. Bai Lixi is really pissed off. This kid won't get off easily."

"He treasures his face more than his strength. Bai Lixi wouldn't tolerate such a slap to his face."

"Whatever. The kid deserves it. What makes a trash spirit realm warrior think he can saunter into the outer peak? And instead of tucking his tail and hiding, he dares to show his face? Heh. There are many disciples who won't accept his existence. His remaining days won't be easy." Ren Hua rushed to Long Feng's side and placed a hand on his shoulder while turning to Bai Lixi.

"I'm very sorry. Long Feng hasn't been thinking well after an accident. Please don't take his words to heart. We'll be taking our leave now. I'll definitely bring him over to properly apologize soon." He began to pull Long Feng away as he spoke with a bitter smile. Why in the world did he believe Long Feng and brought him here? He was trying to drag both of them down here! Bai Lixi's eyes turned frigid and he threw a punch suddenly.

Ren Hua was caught off guard by the attack and wasn't able to react in time before the fist energy sent him skidding backwards haggardly. A line of blood flowed out of his mouth as well.

"That is my only warning to you. If you say one more word, I will make you regret your life." Bai Lixi spat without glancing at Ren Hua, then he smiled at Long Feng.

"Your time is ticking. What? Are you frozen in fear?" Long Feng turned to make sure Ren Hua was okay, then he glanced at Bai Lixi.

"Tomorrow at noon. I will wait for you in the arena. Come of you dare." The surroundings fell silent. The silence was mixed with palpable shock, confusion and disbelieve. Everyone stared at Long Feng as though they were looking at a ghost. Ren Hua's heart skipped a beat as he sighed inwardly. He truly regretted bringing Long Feng here. No matter what he did, Bai Lixi certainly wouldn't let him off as well. After all, he was the one who led Long Feng over. Loud laughter exploded after a few seconds.

Nearly all the disciples burst out laughing, some of them clenching their stomachs and bending over. Even Bai Lixi began to laugh after being stunned for a few seconds. He swept Long Feng with his gaze and revealed scorn in his eyes.

"Did I hear wrongly? You, a rank nine spirit realm trash is challenging me to the arena? Hahahaha! You've just made my day."

"This kid must be insane. As Ren Hua said, he isn't thinking correctly."

"Did his head get kicked by a donkey? Ah. Things just got more interesting. Bai Lixi was only planning to break a few bones, but the kid wasn't satisfied."

"At this point, I think he came to seek death internationally. In the arena, Bai Lixi would be able to cripple him and even kill him without consequence." Countless mocking stares and words were directed at the indifferent Long Feng. He let them all mock him and laugh now. By tomorrow, he would love to see exactly who dared to laugh at him. The title of trash? Weakness? He would rip them away from himself. No one would dare to call him trash again.

"Do you dare, or do you not? I don't have the whole day to listen to your bullshit!" He coldly muttered, causing everyone to freeze once again. Bai Lixi's smile turned into a terrifying expression as he stared at Long Feng.

"Good. I was going to let you off with some broken bones, but now? I will make you beg for death tomorrow. You'd better not hide, because I will find you wherever you are." Saying that, he turned around and returned to his pavilion. Long Feng smiled in satisfaction and turned around, meeting Ren Hua's blank gaze.

"Let's go. We still have Gong Yangyu left." Ren Hua stared at him, not knowing what to say. Was Long Feng truly insane? Who ik his right senses would do what he was doing? He had practically signed and sealed his fate! Challenging Bai Lixi was same as asking to die. If he learned that Long Feng had also accepted Xu Kui's challenge even before now, he would be absolutely horrified. That was because Xu Kui was ranked 764 on the mortal ranking! He was nearly top tier among rank eight Imperial realm masters!

Be led Long Feng in a daze to Gong Yangyu's pavilion. After offending Bai Lixi, one more Gong Yangyu wouldn't matter much. Bai Lixi would kill Long Feng before Gong Yangyu would have the chance to. When they arrived, Long Feng repeated the exact same words he said to Bai Lixi, causing a new uproar in that area. Gong Yangyu was naturally pissed off beyond words and coldly accepted the challenge with a cold glare.

"I hope you'll still be able to use your tongue tomorrow. I will personally chop it off for you." After that, Long Feng returned to his pavilion leisurely, completely unaware that he had basically shocked the entire outer peak and ignited the atmosphere.

Before the end of the day, all disciples in the peak who weren't out in missions or in seclusion had heard about the news of a single crazy rank nine spirit realm warrior challenging two rank eight Imperials who were in the top thousand of the mortal ranking and also accepting a challenge from another. Long Feng became famous overnight and many people discussed his crazy actions. Even wardens heard about the challenges and couldn't help but be curious.

As for the person behind it all, he was comfortably asleep on his bed, indifferent to everything. It was hard to believe he was the same person who had three fights at the exact same time by tomorrow.