Qin Feng and Lao Mo arrived in Black Smoky City after a journey of nearly half a day from Lingxu Cave. Qin Feng had only brought Lao Mo with him, as he wanted to swiftly handle the matter concerning Ye Yan in Black Smoky City.
As they entered the city, Lao Mo suggested informing the local practitioners of their arrival, but Qin Feng waved it off, wanting to keep a low profile. He didn't want unnecessary attention; he simply aimed to accomplish the task and return quickly.
While walking through the city, Qin Feng and Lao Mo sensed a powerful aura in a certain direction—the city lord's mansion. It seemed that the city's strongest practitioner, Ye Zhan, resided there.
Curiosity piqued, Lao Mo and Qin Feng went towards the city lord's mansion. They were surprised to find the presence of a Grand Great Master Realm practitioner there. In their knowledge, Ye Zhan was the only one with such strength in Black Smoky City, but it appeared there was someone else.
The black-robed old man at the city lord's mansion caught Qin Feng's attention. He couldn't see through the old man's true strength, making him realize that the man might not be an ordinary person. The black-robed old man seemed to have sensed Qin Feng's gaze, causing him to look back with a piercing gaze.
Qin Feng directly approached the old man and asked if he was from Black Smoky City. The old man responded calmly, but his background and demeanor revealed that he was not to be underestimated. The man was from the Daoyi Sacred Land and belonged to the Ye Family. He had a strong backing, and he knew it, which made him confident in his safety.
Lao Mo couldn't tolerate the arrogance and disregard shown by the black-robed old man. He questioned the significance of being from a Sacred Land and whether it was truly something to boast about.
Qin Feng, with his own strength and confidence, didn't fear the Sacred Land or the Ye Family. He had plans to complete the 5-star task, which would greatly enhance his strength, potentially surpassing the Sacred Land's power.
The black-robed old man was taken aback by Qin Feng's boldness. However, he was not fully aware of Qin Feng's true strength, assuming he was just another ordinary Grand Great Master. Underestimating Qin Feng's potential, the man felt secure in his position.
Qin Feng didn't waste his time on the arrogant man. Instead, he quickly demonstrated his might by releasing a surge of flames, overwhelming the old man's protective shield and causing the teahouse they were in to collapse.
The black-robed old man attempted to flee, but Lao Mo pursued him outside of the city to avoid causing more damage to Black Smoky City. Qin Feng's initial attack had already weakened the man's defenses, making him an easy target for Lao Mo.
As the two Grand Great Master Realm practitioners battled outside the city, the city lord, Ye Zhan, and other practitioners hurried to the scene after sensing the powerful clash of energies.
Ye Zhan, in awe of the Grand Great Master Realm strength displayed, was grateful that the battle occurred outside the city limits. He couldn't help but think about his son, Ye Yan, and his daughter, Qin Yanran. He hoped that they would both reach greater heights and bring glory to the Ye family and Lingxu Dongtian.
As the dust settled, the other practitioners in Black Smoky City wondered about the purpose of the Lingxu Dongtian's presence. They were unaware of the upcoming transformation in the realm that would soon challenge the Sacred Land's dominance. Little did they know that Qin Feng's actions were about to set in motion a chain of events that would alter the fate of many.