A faint ripple of spiritual energy spread from her body, causing the air itself to tremble.
"It's been a long time since I've indulged in the crude and barbaric ways of this cultivation world…" she continued, her tone steady yet carrying a dangerous edge. "Perhaps today, I'll make an exception."
Truthfully, this wasn't just about the Celestial Sandalwood anymore. She was curious.
Curious about Lin Feng's methods. Curious about the miracles people whispered about. Curious about the calm confidence he carried as if nothing in this world could threaten him.
And the fastest way to uncover the truth… Was through battle. Across from her, Lin Feng showed no sign of surprise. If anything, he seemed almost… unsurprised.
"As you wish," he replied calmly. He rose to his feet, dusting his sleeves lightly as if preparing for nothing more than a casual stroll.
"Let's take this outside, shall we?" he added, glancing around the hall. "I wouldn't want to ruin the celebration."
