Xuanwu War Sovereign

"What an ignorant whelp!" Following Xu Fei’s words, dozens of gazes fell upon Qin Feng, and many people shook their heads.

Xu Fei’s words were quite convincing. Combined with Qin Feng’s deep black robe and youthful face, they only seemed to prove his point.

Qin Feng’s expression was cold and indifferent. He offered no rebuttal, his gaze sweeping coolly over the looks of disdain and disgust. A cold sneer touched his eyes. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Behind Qin Feng, the Zuo Brothers’ expressions were grim.

If the talent displayed by Guan Ruolin had given the Zuo Brothers a headache, then the Martial Arts Talent shown by Xu Fei left the Zuo Family utterly distraught.

These words had, in particular, thrust Qin Feng into the eye of the storm.

Zuo Song had sent the two Zuo Brothers to accompany Qin Feng with the intention of building a good relationship with him. Now, Qin Feng’s interests were intertwined with those of the Zuo Family!

’Damn it! That Xu Fei is a master of twisting the truth. It’s clearly the Nine Great Families who run rampant and unchecked, suppressing anyone talented out of sheer jealousy, yet he has the gall to turn it all around. And his timing is perfect, doing this right after revealing such high Martial Arts Talent. He’s riding the wave of popular opinion. Brother Qin Feng can’t stand against this alone. If Xu Fei successfully tramples him now, his reputation will be ruined forever, and he’ll become nothing more than a stepping stone for Xu Fei’s fame!’ Zuo Quan fumed internally, but he was helpless and could only worry in silence.

Just then, Qin Tianjiao also finished her test. A jade-green light unfurled in layer upon layer, resembling a vast, surging forest. Eighth-Grade Wood Attribute Martial Arts Talent—another genius with Upper Three Grades talent, capturing everyone’s attention.

Many gazes shifted to Qin Tianjiao. Eighth-Grade Martial Arts Talent. Her talent was a cut above Xu Fei’s. The only minor flaw was that it was a basic Five Elements attribute, which couldn’t compare to a Mutated Attribute.

But for a moment, her glory was second to none.

In the crowd, the Elders from Lingyun Sect, Taibai Mountain, Cyan Wood Sect, and Wuji Sect watched with torch-like gazes. At this moment, these powerhouses had eyes for no one else. Their gazes on these two geniuses—the likes of whom were seen only once in centuries—were sharp and filled with a determination to win them over.

Near the Array Map, the attendant glanced at the long line and called out, "Next!"

And the next person was none other than Qin Feng!

A figure emerged from the crowd and walked toward the Array Map.

All eyes locked onto the young, slender figure. He wore a black robe, his face was still touched by youth, and his eyes held a deathly calm. Combined with the black robe of a Mystic Master, it was as if he had no presence at all.

Many in the crowd wore mocking smiles, their eyes filled with contempt.

"Get lost, Qin Feng! This is no place for you!"

"So what if you’re an Official Xuan Master at fifteen? All Stars Academy isn’t a place where some mere First-Grade Xuan Master can act so presumptuously!"

"This isn’t a place where you can do as you please!"

...

"Did you hear them, Qin Feng?" As Qin Feng walked past, Xu Fei suddenly looked up and sneered softly in his ear. "If I were you, I’d know my place. Why bother with the test, just to humiliate yourself?"

Qin Feng looked at him, the corner of his mouth curving into an icy smirk, but said nothing.

Seeing Qin Feng’s indifferent expression, a mocking smile appeared on Xu Fei’s handsome face. "Qin Feng, I know you’re not happy about this, but what can you do? Our strengths are no longer on the same level. I possess Upper Three Grades of Martial Arts Talent. My future is destined to be brilliant! I will become a new legend!"

"As for you... you’ll have Lower Three Grades of Martial Arts Talent at best. You’re destined to be stuck in Mountain and River City for the rest of your life!"

"And what if I also have Upper Three Grades talent?" Qin Feng looked up at Xu Fei and suddenly smiled.

"Such arrogant words from a young man!" Xu Fei didn’t speak. Another voice suddenly sounded in Qin Feng’s ear as a group of magnificently dressed people came into view.

This group exuded a formidable aura. The moment they drew near, an immense, oppressive pressure washed over the area—an aura only a Martial Artist at or above the Condensing Vein Realm could possess.

Qin Feng frowned. ’I don’t think I’ve offended these people, have I?’

Tang Lin sized up the black-robed youth for a moment, his eyes cold. "Young man, a little arrogance is fine, but arrogant ignorance just makes you a laughingstock. Do you really think talents of the Upper Three Grades are a dime a dozen?"

"You must understand, young geniuses like Young Master Xu and Qin Tianjiao are a rare sight even among the dozens of major cities in the Great Yan Kingdom!"

After speaking, Tang Lin nodded toward Xu Fei and Qin Tianjiao, an eager smile on his face.

Qin Feng understood. Tang Lin was here to recruit both Xu Fei and Qin Tianjiao.

’Sucking up to the powerful and trampling the weak... these people are treating me like an easy target, a stepping stone!’ Qin Feng sneered inwardly.

"Young man, don’t be resentful. Just possessing Martial Arts Talent makes you one in a hundred. However, most of those are of the Lower Three Grades. Those with Middle Three Grades, let alone Upper Three Grades, are one in ten thousand—exceedingly rare!" Behind Tang Lin, Elder Xu Changsheng of the Cyan Wood Sect glanced at the sneering, black-robed youth and spoke with indifference.

"When we were young, we were just as reckless as you, thinking our outstanding talent would let us reach the heavens in a single step, enter a Major Sect, and suppress all other geniuses. But as you’ll learn, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!"

The Elder from Lingyun Sect also led a group of white-robed Martial Artists over. He shot an eager glance at the pair of geniuses before his eyes landed on Qin Feng with faint, mocking amusement. "There are always people in this world," he chuckled, "who have to smash their heads until they bleed before they learn their own limits."

"Thinking that becoming an Official Xuan Master at fifteen means you can look down on everyone and have a smooth journey ahead... such a naive way of thinking!"

...

Everyone in the plaza stared coldly at the black-robed youth.

Xu Fei was extraordinarily pleased with himself, frequently returning their courtesies. He recognized the sect affiliations of these powerful experts, and his eyes lit up as he basked in the glory.

"Then we’ll just have to wait and see," Qin Feng said lightly. "Some people mistake mud for treasure, not realizing their eyes have grown dim and their minds have been muddled by greed. Such people will eventually bring disaster upon themselves."

A lone figure passed through the crowd and arrived before the Array Map. No one paid any mind to Qin Feng’s words. All eyes were on Xu Fei and Qin Tianjiao; the pair had captured the attention of the entire plaza, basking in all the glory.

The experts from the major sects, their faces wreathed in cordial smiles, surrounded the two prodigies. They used all their powers of persuasion, making one spectacular offer after another in an attempt to recruit them into their respective sects.

In the distance, on the second floor of a tavern by a window, Zuo Song and Master Hall watched the scene unfold. Master Hall burst out laughing.

"Honestly, I’m quite surprised," he said. "Being pushed this far, I’m shocked that little fellow hasn’t flown into a rage and killed Xu Fei, given his personality of never taking a loss lying down."

A faint smile flashed in Zuo Song’s eyes as he shook his head. "You’re wrong. After being cornered by them like this, that kid has long since wanted to kill someone. It’s just that his mental fortitude is extraordinary; he’s completely suppressed his true nature. This little fellow isn’t the type to take a beating without hitting back. In fact, I’m a bit worried for those sects that suddenly popped up. In their haste to recruit Xu Fei and Qin Tianjiao, they said some things to provoke him. I’m afraid their future won’t be a pleasant one."

Zuo Song knew just how profound Qin Feng’s accomplishments were with Profound Arrays. Although he was only a First-Grade Xuan Master, he could deploy many advanced Profound Arrays with ease. He couldn’t be described as a mere genius Mystic Master; he was a monster, a freak of nature. And a vengeful one at that, the kind who would seek revenge for the smallest slight!

Seeing the people from the Nine Great Families offend Qin Feng so grievously, Zuo Song was secretly pleased.

"Isn’t this perfect? It’s good that the little fellow is angry!" Master Hall snorted, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes. He had already gleaned some information from his old friend and was rather elated by it. After all, Master Hall was an expert at the Sea of Reincarnation Realm Peak, on the verge of breaking through to the Nirvana Realm.

’Some things Zuo Song can do for Qin Feng, I, Hall, can do as well!’ A kindly smile played on Master Hall’s face, but deep within his eyes flashed a bloodthirsty, chilling glint.

Noting the chaos-loving glint in his old friend’s eyes, Zuo Song gave a wry smile. He shook his head and was about to say something when his expression suddenly froze. In the plaza below, a brilliant light erupted, soaring toward the sky. From its center, dazzling waves of radiance pulsed outward, one after another.

"One, two, three... seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven! Eleven waves!" Zuo Song’s pupils dilated to their absolute limit. He pointed, dumbstruck, at the source of the eruption of light. The jaw of the Mystic Master Guild’s president, a man usually known for his dignity, practically hit the floor.