Master-level Artifact Refining?
Is that even possible?
At this rate, I'll become the artifact refining friend I often boast about.
Ling Feng was momentarily stunned. As he glanced back at the pursuing Liu Rusi, he quickly put his foot down and took off running again. The master and disciple chased each other around Misty Peak for several rounds, but in the end, Ling Feng was still caught by Liu Rusi and was given a thorough beating.
Despite his confidence in being able to battle against a Martial Saint, he was still no match for Liu Rusi.
Ling Feng suspected that his master had definitely become an emperor.
Or perhaps even more than that.
After all, he had used his Insight Eye to observe Liu Rusi and found that she was a reincarnated celestial being, with a realm above that of a Martial Emperor.
And she had also mentioned before that...
In this realm, she is invincible!
Some time had passed since Ling Feng sent out the Autmn Water Sword and the Marrow Washing Pill, and one day, the head of the Baiyun Sect approached Ling Feng.
He hoped that Ling Feng could represent the Baiyun Sect at the Hidden Sword Manor's sword conference.
Ling Feng suddenly remembered that the Wine Saint had also mentioned this conference to him.
Hidden Sword Manor was a unique entity in the Zhou Jianghu; it was not a sect but a clan with the surname Feng.
Because the ancestors of the Feng family had acquired a sword forging manual and created many famous swords, they seized this opportunity to establish the Hidden Sword Manor.
The later generations of the Feng family not only forged swords but also practiced swordsmanship.
Especially the current head of Hidden Sword Manor, who is a formidable figure in the Zhou swordsmanship realm, ranked third on the Heavenly Ranking!
His cultivation is only surpassed by the Wine Saint and the Sky Splitting Sword Saint.
This time, he is hosting the sword conference, inviting sword cultivators from various factions to come, not just to exchange sword techniques, but also to present ten famous swords!
He intends to gift these ten famous swords to the top ten winners of the sword conference.
Such a grand gesture is truly remarkable.
Countless sword cultivators are flocking to participate.
One could say this is the largest swordsmanship event since the founding of Zhou.
As long as one performs outstandingly at this conference, not only can they obtain a famous sword, but they can also gain fame, becoming known throughout the realm!
However, Ling Feng learned from the Wine Saint that the head of Hidden Sword Manor has a deeper reason for hosting this sword conference.
That is to select a powerful sword cultivator to represent Zhou and participate in the Seven Kingdoms Conference to protect the borders of Zhou.
Without needing the head of Baiyun Sect to say it, Ling Feng knew he had to attend this conference.
When it was revealed that Ling Feng was going to the sword conference, Gu Linglong, Leng Ningshuang, and Feng Xiaoyao, along with Zhang Ruocheng, also planned to go together.
First, to see the world.
Second, to meet other sword cultivators and validate their own sword paths.
Ling Feng didn't find it troublesome.
Going together meant there would be company on the journey, making it less boring.
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Hidden Sword Manor is located in the Zhou Ten Thousand Sword City.
The city's name was derived from Hidden Sword Manor, and it is said that because of Hidden Sword Manor's existence, most of the martial artists in the city are sword cultivators.
Thus, the name was changed to Ten Thousand Sword City.
As for the original name, it has long been forgotten.
The imperial court even bestowed this city upon Hidden Sword Manor, exempting its citizens from various taxes, and handed over full authority to Hidden Sword Manor to manage.
Such a favor has never been seen in Zhou's history.
This has also established Hidden Sword Manor's special status in Zhou; while it is a force in the Jianghu, it also has close ties to the imperial court.
Though it is an institution of the court, it does not participate in court matters.
But one thing is certain.
Hidden Sword Manor's strength is extraordinary.
It is even on par with the four top sects.
As news of the sword conference spread, Ten Thousand Sword City became packed with people, with a constant flow of visitors.
The streets were filled with countless sword cultivators, bustling with activity.
All kinds of taverns and inns were bursting at the seams!
Innkeepers raised prices time and time again.
Yet, people continued to pour in.
The merchants profited greatly from this, making countless businesses extremely grateful to Hidden Sword Manor.
This sword conference greatly stimulated the economic development of the city.
Outside a luxurious inn, several figures descended from the sky; they were Ling Feng and his companions, who had come to attend the sword conference. They looked around at the bustling streets with surprise.
"This sword conference is indeed lively!"
"I can sense several sword auras around me that are not weaker than mine."
Feng Xiaoyao's gaze sharpened.
This Ten Thousand Sword City is not only lively, but also full of experts.
"Let's find a place to stay first."
Ling Feng said.
He led the group into the inn. Although he was nominally the junior of the others, he had undoubtedly become the leader of the Baiyun Sect.
The others obeyed him, following him into the inn.
Just as Ling Feng stepped into the inn, numerous gazes converged upon him, drawn by his undeniable charm.
"Who is this young man? He looks exceptionally remarkable!"
"My goodness, there are actually such beautiful youths in this world?!"
"This is the first time I've seen someone like him."
"Could this be the legendary immortal descending to the mortal realm?"
"Daddy, Daddy, I want to marry him."
With his infinite charm, Ling Feng instantly became the center of attention.
He was no stranger to such situations and was not overly surprised. Approaching the innkeeper, he said, "I need four rooms, is that possible?"
"Sorry, young master, but all the rooms in my inn are already full," the innkeeper replied helplessly. Looking at Ling Feng, he felt that refusing such a young man was indeed a grave sin.
Ling Feng frowned. The sword conference had attracted too many people.
He had underestimated the situation.
Had he known this would happen, he wouldn't have indulged himself in leisurely travels and sightseeing.
He should have arrived earlier.
"This entire Ten Thousand Sword City is fully booked. Not only are the guest rooms gone, but even the storerooms are occupied," the innkeeper continued. "Finding a place to stay is quite difficult. However, I can help you out. How about staying with me?"
"I can guarantee you'll have a night to remember…"
At rhat time a seductive voice rang out from the side.
A woman dressed in red slowly approached Ling Feng.
She was alluring, her figure graceful, and every movement of hers exuded an enchanting charm that captivated all the men present.
Yet, some sharp-eyed individuals couldn't help but narrow their eyes, showing signs of caution.
"It's her! The Ninth on the Evil Persons List, Hong Meiying the Red Charm Shadow!"
"She actually came to Ten Thousand Sword City! It is said that she practices a wicked technique to absorb yang energy; any man she sets her sights on ends up in a bad situation."
"Tsk, tsk, this young man is so outstanding; it's no wonder he's being targeted."
Red Charm Shadow locked her gaze on Ling Feng, her eyes gleaming with greed.
Throughout her life, she had been with countless men, many of whom prided themselves on being reincarnated Immortal, yet none compared to Ling Feng.
His temperament and looks…
Were unmatched in this world!
Even Red Charm Shadow felt an overwhelming attraction; she couldn't wait to see Ling Feng thoroughly dominated beneath her.
Thinking of this, she instinctively squeezed her thighs together.
Gu Linglong and Leng Ningshuang, observing Red Charm Shadow, frowned, their eyes filled with a strong sense of coldness.
"Where did this vixen come from?"
"How dare you try to seduce our junior brother, you shameless hussy?"
The two women huffed in unison, showing a rare solidarity against a common foe.