Chapter 38: The Journey to Imperial City – Hidden Power Unveiled
Xiao Feng walked out of the Mystic River City Auction House with calm composure. The auction had been successful, and he had sold the Celestial Dragon Ascendant Technique for a staggering amount of wealth. However, this was only the beginning. In his possession were techniques far beyond what this city or even most of the Heavenly Realm could comprehend. The Void Step, in particular, was his ace — a technique so mysterious and powerful that it even outclassed the highest-known heavenly-grade techniques. Xiao Feng knew its origin was beyond this world, but he had yet to fully unlock its potential.
With the rare herbs now secured, his next goal was clear: Imperial City. If he wanted to reach higher levels of cultivation, only the largest and wealthiest city in the Heavenly Realm could provide the resources and challenges he needed. He had made great strides already, cultivating to Spirit Sovereign Realm Level Five in just a few months after consuming the rare pills he concocted. But now, it was time to make his mark on Imperial City.
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The road to Imperial City was long, stretching across treacherous landscapes and populated by various powerful sects and rogue cultivators. However, none of this worried Xiao Feng. His mastery of Void Step and his battle prowess meant that few, if any, could pose a real threat.
As he journeyed, Xiao Feng sensed a disturbance nearby. His sharp spiritual sense picked up the aura of multiple cultivators clashing, and it wasn't just an ordinary skirmish. Someone was in danger.
Without hesitation, he activated Void Step, vanishing from his current position. In a blink, he appeared on a mountain ridge overlooking the fight. Below, a group of rogue cultivators surrounded a young woman dressed in fine robes, her aura indicating that she belonged to a prestigious family, but her attackers were relentless. Their leader, a sinister-looking man in the Nascent Soul Realm, smirked as his subordinates closed in.
"Hand over the Spatial Jade or face death!" the rogue cultivator growled.
The young woman was injured, struggling to keep her defenses up, and it was clear she wouldn't last much longer. However, Xiao Feng noticed something else — she had been protecting a younger girl behind her, likely her sister. The situation was dire.
Without a word, Xiao Feng used Void Step again. Before anyone could react, he was standing between the young woman and her attackers.
"Who dares to interfere with me, Chu Ren, the Sky Serpent Sect leader?" the Nascent Soul Realm cultivator shouted, his voice filled with arrogance.
Xiao Feng looked at him calmly, not even bothering to speak. His mere presence exuded power, and though he hadn't revealed his full cultivation level, the rogue cultivators felt the oppressive force emanating from him.
Chu Ren's eyes narrowed. He could sense Xiao Feng was no ordinary cultivator, but his pride wouldn't allow him to back down.
"Fool! Do you think you can oppose me?" Chu Ren sneered, launching a powerful spiritual attack at Xiao Feng.
In that instant, Xiao Feng's figure blurred. The rogue cultivator's attack hit nothing but air as Xiao Feng appeared behind him in a flash, his Void Step so fast that even Chu Ren, a Soul Formation cultivator, couldn't follow his movements.
Xiao Feng raised his hand, and with a casual flick of his wrist, released a wave of spiritual energy that sent Chu Ren flying backward. The rogue cultivator crashed into the ground with a thunderous impact, coughing up blood. Shock filled his eyes. He had no idea what had just happened.He Died while Coughing Blood.
The other rogue cultivators were frozen in fear, watching their leader defeated with such ease.It was enough to make them all collapse to their knees, unable to withstand his overwhelming power.
"Leave," Xiao Feng said coldly. His voice was calm, but the underlying threat was clear.
The rogue cultivators scrambled to their feet and fled without a second thought.
Once they were gone, Xiao Feng turned his attention to the two women. The older one, still recovering from her wounds, looked up at him with a mix of relief and awe.
"Thank you for saving us," she said softly, bowing her head slightly. "I am Qin Yu, from the Qin Family in Imperial City. This is my Servent, Li Mei."
Xiao Feng nodded, recognizing the name. The Qin Family was one of the most influential families in Imperial City, known for their wealth and political power.
"You're heading to Imperial City as well?"Qing Yu asked, still trying to gauge Xiao Feng's intentions.
"I am," Xiao Feng replied simply.
Qin Yu hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "Please, allow us to travel with you. It's dangerous, and I fear we may be targeted again. We'll compensate you for your trouble."
"Very well," he said, his tone indifferent.
Grateful, Qing Yu nodded, and together, they set off toward Imperial City.
Over the next few days, Xiao Feng continued to use Void Step to protect them from any potential threats, though none were bold enough to challenge him after hearing about how easily he had dealt with the Sky Serpent Sect's leader. His power was becoming known, though Xiao Feng remained low-key, preferring not to draw too much attention until he reached Imperial City.
But as they neared the gates of the city, Xiao Feng could feel the weight of destiny pressing down on him. Imperial City was home to the Six Supremes. Though Xiao Feng had no fear, he knew that his journey would only get more complicated from here.
And yet, deep within his heart, he felt excitement. He wasn't just seeking resources or power. He was seeking a challenge — to surpass even the Mysterious Ruler and reclaim the place that was once his.
As the towering gates of Imperial City loomed before them, Xiao Feng's eyes gleamed with anticipation.