Chapter 070：Lin Feng's thoughts

Mo Ye was equally shocked and bewildered. Looking at the exuberantly angry Nan Gong Ling, she remained silent for a long time before responding humbly, "Lord Chief, Mo Ye takes full responsibility for this." 

Although Mo Xie and his father Mo Canglan held considerable power in Yunhai Sect, Nan Gong Ling was the sect leader. When Nan Gong Ling was truly furious, Mo Xie had no choice but to compromise and admit his fault. 

"Perhaps it's because I was too presumptuous in front of the Lord of the Domain, which has made him unhappy." Mo Ye murmured to herself in her heart, scolding herself. 

When Nan Gong Ling saw Mo Xie admit her mistake, her expression gradually relaxed. She gave Mo Xie a cold glance and said, "Since you have realized your fault, I'll let it go this time. Don't expect me to overlook it again." 

"As for that disciple of the outer sect, it was Yu Hao who initiated the provocation by saying that he would nullify his cultivation, cut off his limbs and kill him. He was merely seeking to clear his name and was forgiven." 

"Brother Gong, but... " Mo Ye wanted to say more, but he failed to realize that the real reason for Nan Gong Ling's rage was something else. 

"Um?" Nan Gong Ling's eyes swept over, her gaze was icy cold. Mo Ye's words on the verge of being uttered were swallowed back instantly. She forced herself to say, "The Lord of the Sect is wise." 

Nan Gong Ling gave a cold snort and then let it go. His gaze dropped and landed on Lin Feng, asking, "What's your name?" 

Lin Feng raised his head and met Nan Gong Ling's gaze. Their eyes locked, both showing calmness and profoundness. 

"Lin Feng!" 

"Lin Feng, you're quite good. Now, you are an Inner Gate disciple of Yunhai Sect." Nan Gong Ling announced. This made the crowd sigh inwardly. Lin Feng's strength had actually aroused the sect leader's love for talent. He personally inquired about his name and bestowed upon him the status of Inner Gate disciple. You know, others didn't have such an honor. They all had to go and collect their Inner Gate certificates after the first round of the competition themselves. 

Lin Feng's eyes showed a hint of smile, and the smile contained a peculiar kind of aura, without any sign of gratitude or appreciation. 

"Only when one possesses sufficient strength can one gain respect." 

Nan Gong Ling once gave Lin Feng a piece of advice. He didn't forget it. Today, standing on the most prominent death and life platform, under the watchful eyes of the masses, he did it not for anything else but to test Nan Gong Ling's attitude. Now, he has received the answer. 

Last time, Mo Ye was going to hand him over to Duke Bai Long and Lin Qian. Nan Gong Ling, though not in favor of it, did not stop it. In his opinion, the importance of an outside-door disciple and an inner-door elder was not comparable. 

However, this time, Mo Ye wanted to take his life again. Nan Gong Ling was not silent. He angrily scolded Mo Ye. Lin Feng believed that this was not only because of his demonstrated talent and strength, but also because Nan Gong Ling must have known about the matter of the "Zhong Guo Guan" and "Jue Bi", and had heard something from the elder Bei or the elder Kuo, which was why he did not give Mo Ye any courtesy and helped him. 

But, is that all? 

Obviously not. For Lin Feng, it was not only insufficient but also far from adequate. It was miles and miles away from what he had imagined. 

When the demon beast attacked, Mo Ye sent him into the beast's mouth. Regarding this incident, Lin Feng didn't believe that Nan Gong Ling was unaware of it. 

Today, Mo Ye once again, in front of everyone, wanted to take his life, Nan Gong Ling, witnessed it with one's own eyes. 

Even so, did Nan Gong Ling blame Mo Xie? To others, it might seem like he did. But in Lin Feng's eyes, there was no such thing. Nan Gong Ling merely scolded Mo Xie with one sentence and expected him to be grateful and loyal to the sect? 

Lin Feng is from Earth. He has no servile nature. For those two people who nearly cost him his life twice, was a casual two-word scolding from Nan Gong Ling enough? It's far too insufficient... The Inner Gate Elders are still Elders of the Inner Gate, and the Outer Gate Disciples are still Outer Gate Disciples. Even if this Outer Gate Disciple has outstanding talent and manages to enter the Inner Gate, it's still not enough. 

"Between me and Mo Xie, there is only one person. If I am here, he is absent; if he is here, I am absent." 

Lin Feng murmured to himself in his heart, "Between me and Mo Ye, among Nan Gong Ling and the Yunhai Sect, he can only choose one. Choosing him means that the Yunhai Sect is his sect. If he chose Mo Ye, not only would he not serve the Yunhai Sect, but he might even stand against it. Because he hates Mo Ye and will definitely kill her to avenge his humiliation. At that time, if the Yunhai Sect interferes, he will have no choice but to stand on the opposite side of the Yunhai Sect." 

However, Lin Feng is not so foolish as to think that just because of his current performance, Nan Gong Ling will choose him. This is merely the beginning. In this year's clan competition, he must win over Mo Ye! 

With a resolute gaze, Lin Feng lifted his feet and walked down the platform. With each step, he moved as steadily as a mountain. 

Nan Gong Ling's eyebrows arched, and the glint of brilliance shone in his eyes. This boy has such profound and tenacious eyes. Given his talent, it would be extremely difficult for him to be an ordinary person. 

"Very competitive and arrogant." Someone whispered. 

"If I had such strong power, I would be as wild as him. But now, I'm not even a match for him in ten-to-one odds. Lin Feng, I remember this name." 

"Even if you remember it, what good is it? Who would recognize you? But he's really amazing. The first disciple of our sect, Shen Chen, he's so powerful that he's like a nobody to us." 

"Whoever is the first among the outsiders, a truly powerful person wouldn't show off everywhere. How could Shen Chen compete with Lin Feng? He's not even worthy of being compared to Lin Feng in terms of ability." 

The two were whispering to each other, but they didn't know that not far behind them, there was a person with a cold expression. This person was none other than Shen Chen, the first person of the Outer Sect. He had provoked and insulted Lin Feng in the Starlight Pavilion, but Lin Feng had given him a lesson instead. Shen Chen was the one. 

"At least among the disciples of the Outer Sect, I rank second. No one dares to claim the top position." 

Recalling what he had said in front of Lin Feng, Shen Chen felt extremely ashamed. Although the words of the previous two people were a bit vulgar, they were telling the truth. In front of Lin Feng, he was nothing but a nobody! 

Yu Hao, the owner of the Sword Spirit Blade, was killed by a single strike of the sword! 

"Perhaps he simply didn't take me seriously at all." Shen Chen felt an extremely complicated mix of emotions. 

The truth is just as Shen Chen thought. Lin Feng, indeed, didn't take him seriously. As an outsider's disciple, he was so arrogant as to think he was the best. Such a person has a narrow vision and limited achievements. 

"You, you know, are much more powerful than me by far!" Seeing Lin Feng coming back, Han Man punched Lin Feng on his chest. "Why is it that every time I get surprised by you, it's always so thrilling?" 

"Well, Lin Feng, you're really amazing." Jing Yun's face was beaming with a bright smile. She really couldn't figure out how this guy had achieved such proficiency. 

The people around were looking at the group of them with envy. Han Man and Jing Yun were both outsiders who were disciples of the Inner Sect, but they were good friends with Lin Feng. With Lin Feng's natural talent, he would surely be given a lot of importance in the future. Han Man and others could also benefit from this. Why didn't they get to know Lin Feng earlier? 

Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders and said to Han Man with a smile, "When shall we go up?" 

"Hey, there's no one up there right now. I'm itching to do something too." Han Man grinned and walked towards the Death and Life Arena. 

Because Lin Feng's performance just now was truly astonishing, if he went up now, it would undoubtedly contrast unfavorably with his own weakness. Therefore, everyone was waiting, and this was what led Han Man to step onto the death-chance platform. 

To everyone's surprise, Han Man didn't know how to keep a low profile at all. Just like Lin Feng, he actually walked straight onto the highest platform of life and death. Even Lin Feng was taken aback for a moment. This guy... 

"I don't know anyone either. Who would be a disciple of the Inner Sect in the first rank of the Lingwu Realm?" 

Han Man stood on the death stage, his rough voice resonating out, making everyone's eyes widen in astonishment. Another top-notch talent!! 

Lin Feng simultaneously challenged two Inner Gate disciples and broke the record. However, Han Man, he couldn't even name the names of the Inner Gate disciples. He failed to select a target for the challenge and just called someone up to fight him. This was unprecedented in history... 

Lin Feng's eyes were fixed on Han Man intently. He opened his mouth but said nothing. He was speechless! 

"Ha ha." Jingyun couldn't help laughing out loud. This guy is so frustrating! 

The entire space had been silent for a long time before one disciple of the Inner Sect stepped onto the Death and Life Platform and said loudly, "I'll do it." 

"OK, my name is Han Man." 

" Wang Han." 

"I just like straightforward people. Let's fight!" Han Man chuckled loudly, and a deep earthy aura burst forth. Instantly, Han Man's body seemed to merge with the earth as one. Standing on the stage of life and death, he was the earth and the earth was him. 

"Boom..." 

Han Man took a step forward, and immediately the Death and Life Platform trembled violently. Everyone's hearts also shook with a tremor. A powerful and overwhelming oppressive force descended upon Wang Han. 

"Another 'Shi'!" In the sky above the canyon, Nan Gong Ling's eyes shone with excitement and he was extremely shocked. Although Lin Feng was an aberration, this sturdy disciple of the external arts school had somehow grasped the concept of 'Shi'. Although relying on the power of his spirit soul, his understanding of 'Shi' was not as profound as Lin Feng's, and he didn't generate such a strong oppressive force, he was still considered a genius. 

"Ha ha, after reaching a peak, there will be a decline. After a long period of decline, there will be a rise. I have been in seclusion for so many years, and now two decent disciples have finally emerged under my tutelage." 

Nan Gong Ling's eyes showed a hint of relief. Undoubtedly, this was the greatest gain of this year's clan competition.