（Chapter 73）A Land Beyond the Five Kingdoms

"Lin Chen, you've truly brought glory to our Lihuo Sect!"

Yan Lin emerged and exhaled deeply. "Were it not for you, our Lihuo Sect would have faced humiliation this time."

Shen Tubo snorted from the side, "Lin Chen, you left the courtyard without permission during your confinement. You should be punished. But for the sake of your contributions, we will overlook it this time!"

"Thank you, Elder."

Lin Chen clasped his hands.

Then, he turned with a smile and looked at Lin Ning'er. "Sister, have you vented your anger?"

"Ah, why would I be angry?" Lin Ning'er was perplexed.

"He badmouthed you before!"

Lin Chen's face turned serious. "I'll kill him and avenge you!"

His words sent shockwaves through the crowd.

They finally realized that if you provoke Lin Chen, you might have some leeway.

But if you provoke Lin Ning'er, even the Heavenly Emperor couldn't save you!

This was the principle Lin Chen held dear!

Lin Ning'er couldn't help but laugh and cry, but her heart felt warm.

"The Fengjian Sect's provocation this time is just a test."

Yan Lin's eyes narrowed. "The time to compete for the second-class sect's position is approaching. It's crucial for us, both Lihuo Sect and Fengjian Sect. If we can become a second-class sect, we will rise above the rest in the Five Kingdoms and leave other sects far behind."

"Indeed, when the young geniuses of the five nations choose a sect, they will consider our Lihuo Sect first. Our Lihuo Sect will only grow stronger and more prosperous for years to come!"

A burning look crossed Shen Tubo's face.

However, the path to obtaining a second-class sect's spot is fraught with challenges.

Chen Lingfeng and Su Huanxue, disciples of the Fengjian Sect, are both geniuses with extraordinary abilities.

Chen Lingfeng, in particular, is rumored to be a dual beast master!

Dual beast masters refer to those born with two fantasy beast eggs in their fantasy birth space. Upon hatching, they can control two fantasy beasts, which not only accelerates their cultivation but also empowers them in formidable ways.

Each fantasy beast can bestow unique blessings upon its master based on their attributes.

As dual beast masters, controlling two fantasy beasts allows them to absorb spiritual energy more rapidly and become far more formidable than ordinary beast masters.

Of course, this is just a rumor.

Chen Lingfeng has never revealed his second fantasy beast.

"Indeed."

Shen Tubo sighed, a hint of worry in his eyes. He murmured, "Whether we can become a second-class sect is paramount to our future. Success will lead to prosperity, while failure will doom us to mediocrity."

"Don't worry, I promised my junior sister that I would do everything in my power to secure this spot."

Lin Chen smiled faintly.

His eyes held unwavering determination.

... ...

**Wind Sword Sect**

In an elegant garden setting.

A young woman clad in white, her temperament cold and aloof, sat in the pavilion with an indifferent expression.

Before her, Xie Yu recounted the events at Lihuo Sect.

"You mean Lin Chen has regained his cultivation and killed all three of them?"

Su Huanxue raised her head slowly, her beautiful eyes shimmering.

That piece of trash dares to rise again?

"Yes, that guy's talent is appalling. We must find a way to kill him!"

Xie Yu gritted his teeth. "By the way, he also had me deliver a message. In seven days, as promised three years ago, he will come to the Imperial City of Da Cang Kingdom and kill you personally!"

"Three-year agreement..."

Su Huanxue smiled, her temperament thawing like melting snow. "In terms of status, he's nothing but an outcast. And in terms of talent, how can a loser like him compare to me? The three-year agreement was nothing but a joke back then. He's not even qualified to challenge me now."

"But we can't keep him around!"

Xie Yu was growing anxious. "If you have the opportunity to kill him, don't let it slip away."

He had witnessed Lin Chen's terror firsthand.

He killed three men in rapid succession, his might undeniable!

If he were allowed to grow further, he would inevitably become a serious threat.

Su Huanxue frowned slightly. "I understand. You may leave if there's nothing else."

Xie Yu was taken aback and could only lower his head in resignation before turning and leaving.

In terms of status, he was an elder of the inner sect.

But in terms of influence, he was far inferior to Su Huanxue!

Since her arrival at the Fengjian Sect, Su Huanxue had continuously broken numerous longstanding records.

She was seen as the key to the sect's future rise.

Her position was now even more esteemed than that of some inner sect elders.

After Xie Yu departed, Su Huanxue's expression grew cold once more. "Oh, it seems I shouldn't have held back in the beginning. To think that I would allow you to rise again. How interesting! Coming to the imperial city to find me in seven days? Very well. Since you actively seek death, I will gladly oblige!"

Although she disdained the three-year agreement, it existed nonetheless.

If she failed to keep the appointment, Lin Chen might think she was afraid!

It was better to take this opportunity to kill him.

That would save her the trouble in the future.

Just then, a tall and handsome young man approached from the side.

"Xue'er, are you still concerned about that trash?"

He wrapped his arms around Su Huanxue's waist, his voice gentle as jade.

This person was none other than Chen Lingfeng!

His identity and origins were shrouded in mystery. No one knew where he came from.

It was as if he had appeared out of thin air!

However, through his astonishing talent, he had become the number one genius of the Fengjian Sect.

Even the young sect leader, Feng Yu, was forced to yield to him.

"Concerned? I'm not concerned about him. I could kill him with ease. But... I truly despise being entangled with such a waste. When I think of how I once liked him, I feel disgust and nausea."

Su Huanxue shook her head, a disdainful sneer curling her lips.

Chen Lingfeng smiled faintly and said, "Xue'er, since you despise him so much, simply wait seven days and go to the imperial city yourself to finish him off. Kill him on the spot, and you won't have to worry about him anymore."

"Yes, that's what I intended to do."

Su Huanxue nestled her head in Chen Lingfeng's arms.

"This time, after helping Fengjian Sect secure the second-class sect's quota, my training here will be complete. My status within the family will improve significantly, and I will receive a generous amount of resources. When the time comes, you may return with me."

Chen Lingfeng chuckled softly and said, "With our talents, we are destined to soar to greater heights in the future. The Five Kingdoms are simply too small for us. We should not waste our time here."

"Indeed."

A flicker of anticipation crossed Su Huanxue's beautiful eyes.

Chen Lingfeng had come to the Fengjian Sect solely to complete a training assignment from his family.

Once he fulfilled his mission and returned to his family, he would resume his position as young master of the Chen family!

And she would soar alongside him to unimaginable heights!