The heart of the strong

Mo Ye lowered his head and glanced at his own body. The dark shadow made him feel chilling to the bone.

His stiff body dared not move. Mo Ye could clearly sense the figure standing right in front of him, locking him in with its aura. Yet, he couldn't see anyone.

"It's him." Nan Gong Ling's eyes flashed with astonishment. He evidently hadn't anticipated the appearance of the owner of this shadow at this moment.

"Mo Ye, come back." Mo Cang Lan commanded. As the Grand Elder of Yunhai Sect, over sixty years old, his knowledge was extensive. Naturally, he understood what the appearing shadow represented.

This was the Shadow Martial Soul, an extremely mysterious martial soul. It was said that those who experienced the awakening of their innate Shadow Martial Soul could completely merge their figure into shadows, becoming invisible to the naked eye, even concealing their aura.

This martial soul was terrifying indeed. Imagine being targeted by someone with a Shadow Martial Soul in the darkness. It would be exceedingly easy for them to assassinate you. No one wished to offend a wielder of such a martial soul, and Mo Cang Lan was no exception.

Mo Ye's stiffened steps shifted slightly backward. His face turned pale, and he even refrained from letting out a single sound. Such was the intimidation brought about by formidable strength.

"May I know who the esteemed one is and if he could reveal himself?" Mo Cang Lan addressed the shadow on the ground. Since the shadow was there, the person must be too.

"Take care of your sect, and don't be so paranoid. This kind of reputation is not something your sect can afford." The hoarse voice echoed once more. Then, a breeze swept by, and the shadow on the Life and Death Platform vanished abruptly, disappearing into thin air.

"Terrifying." The crowd felt their heartbeats unconsciously quicken. Taking a deep breath, they realized this was the true power of a martial soul.

"Who is this person exactly? He seems to be speaking with the Sect Master." Some whispered in low voices, echoing the hoarse voice.

"He must be a senior expert from our Yunhai Sect. Even the Grand Elder didn't know. It seems that there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in our Yunhai Sect."

Nan Gong Ling smiled bitterly. Perhaps he was the only one here who knew who the other person was.

Thinking of his own actions, Nan Gong Ling felt a tinge of shame. He always weighed the pros and cons, considering the interests of the sect, but forgot about the reputation of the sect. Indeed, he was overly paranoid.

"Prince Da Peng, let's call it a day for today's affair. You may leave now and convey my regards to Master Chu." Nan Gong Ling turned to Chu Zhan Peng and spoke.

"End it?" Lin Qian was puzzled. Was he asking her to leave like this, letting Lin Feng off the hook?

"Elder Brother." Lin Qian called out softly. Chu Zhan Peng's expression changed unpredictably. Then, he chuckled and said, "Master Nan Gong, I've heard of the outstanding talents of Yunhai Sect and have been longing to visit. I wonder if any disciple of Yunhai Sect would like to spar with me."

Although Chu Zhan Peng's tone was mild, his meaning implied that any disciple of Yunhai Sect could come forward; it was apparent that his purpose had not been achieved, thus provoking Yunhai Sect.

Lin Feng saw through the situation and realized that Lin Qian had brought this mysterious youth to Yunhai Sect for a reason.

"Prince Da Peng is renowned in Snow Moon. Our Yunhai Sect disciples still need more experience. We can spar with Prince Da Peng another time." Nan Gong Ling shook his head.

"Sect Master Nan Gong..."

"Are all members of the Moon Sect as ignorant of propriety as Prince Da Peng?" Despite Chu Zhan Peng's gentle tone, his words implied that any disciple of Yunhai Sect would do. It was obvious that he was provoking Yunhai Sect.

Lin Feng understood the beginning and end of the matter. Lin Qian had brought this eerie youth to Yunhai Sect for someone.

"Prince Da Peng, known throughout Snow Moon, our Yunhai Sect disciples need more training. I hope that within five years, someone from Yunhai Sect can rival Prince Da Peng." Nan Gong Ling felt something in his heart. Although Da Peng, one of the Eight Princes of Snow Moon, ranked sixth, dared to act arrogantly in Yunhai Sect, it was indeed Yunhai Sect's misfortune. He didn't know the strength of the other seven princes.

"Let's call it a day for today's affair. Let's all disperse." Nan Gong Ling waved his hand and addressed the crowd, then prepared to leave.

Mo Ye didn't move his feet, staring at Lin Feng. By now, he had developed a deep hatred for Lin Feng, and Lin Feng had certainly remembered this Elder Mo Ye.

"I said we're calling it a day for today's affair." Nan Gong Ling's voice grew heavier as he addressed Mo Ye, making Mo Ye's body stiffen. He then lifted his feet and followed behind Nan Gong Ling.

"It seems I need to be careful of this person in the future." Lin Feng felt a sense of vigilance in his heart. His current strength was too weak.

Raising his foot, Lin Feng prepared to leave but heard a voice directly enter his ears.

"To earn respect, one must possess sufficient strength and talent. Otherwise, not only will you endure humiliation, but even if you die, no one will sympathize."

Lin Feng's steps faltered slightly. The words were spoken by Nan Gong Ling, directly transmitted to his ears.

"Of course, I understand." Lin Feng chuckled inwardly. Each step he took was firm and resolute, like stairs leading to the path of the strong.

In a secluded cave on the cliff of the Tongtian Peak, Lin Feng sat cross-legged. The natural qi of the world transformed into a soft white light, continuously permeating his body, strengthening his internal energy, and fortifying his muscles and flesh.

In the Qi Martial Realm, martial practitioners cultivate their strength and qi, allowing the natural qi to temper their bodies, refine their muscles and bones, expand their blood vessels, and enhance their strength, perfecting their bodies, and storing internal energy.

The Qi Martial Realm is the first realm of martial cultivation, the foundational realm. Only by solidifying the foundation can one steadily grow stronger in their cultivation journey.

Lin Feng urgently needs strength to break through the Qi Martial Realm and enter the Spirit Martial Realm. Only by entering the Spirit Martial Realm can he become an inner disciple, truly a disciple of the sect, and earn respect.

Upon entering the Spirit Martial Realm, it is said that martial souls can undergo an awakening, causing a qualitative change, becoming even more powerful.

Just like Prince Da Peng's Peng Martial Soul, which could soar through the sky after its awakening, or Lin Qian's Ice-Fire Fusion Martial Soul, which underwent a transformation after its awakening.

Lin Feng believes that his Dark Martial Soul, capable of enhancing all his abilities, will become even more powerful after its awakening.

Therefore, after Han Man's injuries healed, Lin Feng came alone to one of the eight pillars of the Tongtian Peak, finding this hidden cave, and began to cultivate diligently, hoping to enter the Spirit Martial Realm as soon as possible.