Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

"Where do you plan to go next?" Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun asked from the side.

As a Nascent Soul Realm Powerhouse, he naturally understood that Ling Fei's recent words signified an elevation in his state of mind.

Many people have no idea how long it takes to comprehend True Sword Dao Intent after forming a Sword Intent Seed.

Yet Ling Fei comprehended True Sword Dao Intent in just half a month.

Even an old man like him, who had lived for several hundred years, had never seen this kind of progress before.

"I'm going to Water Essence Peak to take a look at their Cold Dao Mystical," Ling Fei said.

He wasn't asking for much right now. First, he would work on comprehending the Cold Dao Mystical, and then he would check out some of the Body Refining Martial Arts from the Body Vein. That should be enough for now.

"Excellent!" Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun nodded and led Ling Fei toward Water Essence Peak.

Peak Master Cheng of the Martial Vein followed as well.

They were also eager to see what kind of storm Ling Fei could stir up at Water Essence Peak.

...

Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun had barely arrived near Water Essence Peak with Ling Fei when the peak's master came out to greet them.

At the same time, Peak Masters from other peaks who had heard the news also arrived.

Even Sect Leader Yuan came personally, wanting to see how much Ling Fei had grown.

The concern these Lingyun Sect elders had for Ling Fei was clear to see.

Soon, everyone had gathered in the main hall of Water Essence Peak.

"Heh, Ling Fei put on quite a show at your Martial Vein, giving you all a feast for the eyes. Now that he's come to my Water Essence Peak, shouldn't he let us broaden our horizons as well?" the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak chuckled.

He had heard all about Ling Fei's performance at the Martial Vein lately and felt a pang of regret, as if he had missed a spectacular series of matches.

Besides, he had watched Ling Fei's journey from the beginning. How could he miss this part of it?

"Heh, that's not a problem at all. I'm just afraid that among the disciples of the same level at your Water Essence Peak, very few can contend with Ling Fei!" Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun said, making no attempt to hide his immense pride.

He was now filled with confidence in Ling Fei.

After forming a Mystical Seed and comprehending True Sword Dao Intent, Ling Fei was bound to be even stronger.

It would be incredibly difficult to find someone at his level who could defeat him.

Lian Shuang, for instance, was also a stunning talent.

However, Lian Shuang was already a Profound Pill Realm powerhouse on the verge of breaking through to the Celestial Pill Realm.

The same went for He Tianming and the others.

They weren't in the same league, so a fight would be meaningless.

"Heh, don't underestimate my Water Essence Peak. My lineage has also produced two geniuses this time, and today is the perfect chance for them to spar with Ling the Pill Master," the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak chuckled. "One of them is a master of the Cold Dao. Heh, Ling Fei, since you also practice the Cold Cultivation Dao, this is a perfect opportunity for a match."

"That would be best," Ling Fei said with a smile from below the dais.

Now that he had formed a Sword Intent Seed and comprehended numerous Sword Dao Mysticals, his Sword Dao was incomparably stronger than when he had sparred with Mo Jiufeng.

This would be a good opportunity to test what he had learned.

"In that case, there's no time to waste. Everyone, let's be on our way!" The Peak Master of Water Essence Peak rose, first gesturing invitingly to Sect Leader Yuan on the dais.

"Excellent!" Sect Leader Yuan chuckled. "I am also very eager to see what level our Lingyun Sect's prodigy has reached."

It was safe to say that no one in the Lingyun Sect was more eager to see Ling Fei grow than Sect Leader Yuan.

After all, as the leader of the Sect, his greatest mission was its revitalization. Now that such a prodigy had appeared, he naturally had to pay close attention.

Then, with joyful expressions, several of the Lingyun Sect's elders flew toward the Martial Arts Arena on Water Essence Peak.

By the time the group arrived, the talented disciples of Water Essence Peak had also gathered after hearing the news.

Though there weren't as many people here as at the Martial Vein, every single one was a genius.

You see, to join one of the Martial Veins—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth—one must possess a Spirit Body.

Possessing a Spirit Body was a one-in-ten-thousand constitution. How could their cultivation progress be slow?

The talented disciples gathered one by one below the platform.

The crowd gazed up at Ling Fei on the high platform.

"So that's Ling the Pill Master?"

"I heard he won four straight matches at the Martial Vein and even formed a Sword Dao Mystical Seed after the final one. Such talent is rarely seen."

"To live in the same era as someone like him is truly our good fortune!" the disciples of Water Essence Peak murmured, staring at Ling Fei on the platform with great anticipation.

A look of reverence filled their eyes.

In the Lingyun Sect, it was incredibly rare for a mere sparring match to draw the Sect Leader's personal attendance.

In the past few hundred years, only Lian Shuang had ever managed it.

Now, Ling Fei was the second.

"Ling Fei, these two are the geniuses of my Water Essence Peak. Both happen to be at the Small Primordial Pill Realm. One is named Zheng Yishui, a genius with a Water Spirit Body who has already formed a Water Dao Mystical Seed. The other is named Yang Yu. He has a Cold Dao Essence Body and formed a Cold Dao Seed long ago."

The Peak Master of Water Essence Peak said, pointing to two young men on the central steps.

At his words, the two young men raised their heads to look at Ling Fei.

Zheng Yishui and Yang Yu had also heard of Ling Fei's fame.

As they looked at Ling Fei, fighting spirit surged in their eyes.

From the looks of it, both of them were eager to test themselves against the legendary genius and see who was stronger.

"Alright, I'll take them on," Ling Fei said.

"Zheng Yishui, why don't you go first and have a match with Ling the Pill Master?" the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak said, looking down at Zheng Yishui.

"Yes!" Zheng Yishui replied with a firm nod.

"You must go all out. Don't bring shame to my Water Essence Peak!" the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak said with a laugh.

"Rest assured, Peak Master. I will do my utmost," Zheng Yishui said.

"Good. Go on!" the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak chuckled.

In truth, the Peak Master of Water Essence Peak's surname was Zheng, making Zheng Yishui his kinsman.

Ling Fei gave a cupped-fist salute to Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun and the others before leaping onto the battle stage ahead.

Zheng Yishui followed him onto the stage.

The two landed and their eyes met.

"I've long heard of Ling the Pill Master's great name. It is my honor to face you today. I hope you will not hold back in your guidance," Zheng Yishui said, offering a cupped-fist salute. He was tall and slender, dressed in a white-patterned robe.

"I hear that Brother Zheng's Mystical of Water is extraordinary. Let's make this an enjoyable match!" Ling Fei said with a nod.

"Of course." Zheng Yishui's gaze sharpened. Pill Essence began to emanate from him, stirring the air into ripples.

Ling Fei's gaze sharpened as well. He stood on the stage like a sharp sword. Although no Sword Qi erupted from him, a sharp and invisible Sword Intent began to emanate from his body. This Sword Intent was so soul-shaking that it made the hair of many cultivators below the stage stand on end.

"What powerful Sword Intent!"

"Only powerhouses who formed their Sword Intent Seeds years ago should have Sword Intent this strong. But didn't Ling the Pill Master just form his half a month ago?"

The crowd below the stage was astonished.

Ling Fei's strength had exceeded their expectations.

"What do you think? This Ling Fei isn't bad, is he?" Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun said with a grin, his eyes narrowing as he glanced at Sect Leader Yuan beside him.

"He is indeed impressive. His talent is even greater than I imagined," Sect Leader Yuan replied, a smile playing on his lips as his eyes narrowed.

He had come to Water Essence Peak personally this time to confirm whether Ling Fei's talent was as great as the rumors claimed.

If it was, then there was hope for the revitalization of the Lingyun Sect.

But from the looks of it now, he had still underestimated the young man's talent.

'This Sword Intent is stronger than that of any Sword Cultivator I've ever seen.' Even Zheng Yishui's brows furrowed as Ling Fei's Sword Intent washed over the stage.

'But my Mystical of Water is not to be underestimated, either.' Zheng Yishui's gaze sharpened, and his Mystical of Water began to emanate outward.

HUM!

The void around him trembled and rippled. A majestic force suddenly swept out, and an invisible Mystical Power surged toward Ling Fei.