A storm that blotted out the sun enveloped the entire Black Domain Plain in Peace Town. The gale whipped up even the most fragile rocks and young saplings, its power comparable to a Xuan-rank Dou Technique wielded by a Great Dou Master.
With such a vast area affected, it was no wonder that even Dou Wang (Battle King) would lose their way, and passing travelers and caravans could only take shelter beneath solid rocks. Even at the eye of the storm, objects flashing by possessed power reaching the level of Dou Ling (Battle Spirit).
Under such a barrage of heavy objects, perhaps only a supreme Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) could stand firm!
"Boom!"
Before the eyes of numerous students, instructors, and elders, the storm, carrying many heavy objects, slammed violently into the five-colored barrier light screen.
Although the barrier trembled precariously, it stubbornly stood firm on the earth, firmly protecting this area within a thousand meters.
"Master Lin Feng is truly remarkable! Just with the power of this barrier, even many veteran mid-level Dou Wangs wouldn't be your match."
Seeing that the barrier had actually withstood the bombardment of the black storm, the onlookers were amazed by its terrifying power. Elder Hu, who was quite familiar with him, praised him even more.
"Elder Hu, you flatter me. Compared to a senior like you who has cultivated the Dou Wang realm for many years, I still have a lot to learn."
Lin Feng remained humble in the face of praise, which was a difference between him and most other alchemists; he lacked arrogance. Elder Hu was also deeply impressed. If he had Lin Feng's achievements, he would have been incredibly arrogant.
"Master Lin Feng is too modest. As a peak nine-star Dou Wang, I can be said to have one foot in the Dou Huang realm. I have some discernment."
Before Lin Feng could say anything, Elder Hu continued to praise him.
"Master Lin Feng, as a Dou Wang powerhouse and such a young fourth-grade alchemist, his talent is truly unbelievable if I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes."
"Perhaps Master Lin Feng will advance to Dou Huang even before me. If his alchemy skills reach the fifth or even sixth grade at that time, we humbly request his assistance." Several
Dou Wang elders who had been watching the two chattering also chimed in with requests for Lin Feng's help in refining pills, patting their chests and promising to fulfill any conditions.
These elders were shrewd; during their days of flying, they had already obtained most of Lin Feng's information from Elder Hu. They vividly remembered the shock they felt upon seeing this information, marveling at its terrifying power. Therefore, upon hearing Elder Hu's words, they all followed suit.
Hearing the elders' words, Lin Feng seemed to recall some kind of spiritual creature beneath the Tagor Desert, and immediately became extremely enthusiastic towards them. The atmosphere quickly became very warm and welcoming.
As for the students and instructors at the Great Battle Master level, they had no right to interrupt. Even Instructor Ruolin, whom they were relatively familiar with, wisely stood aside and did not approach.
Time passed in this casual conversation, and the terrifying killing god who had arrived so swiftly seemed to have finished his play and left silently.
When Lin Feng dispelled the barrier, what came into everyone's view was a series of terrifying ravines several meters deep. The already lifeless rocky ecosystem was even more desolate after being ravaged by the black storm.
Of course, no one was particularly moved. The veteran students had been coming and going from the Black Domain Plains for many years and were already used to it. As for the newly recruited students from various places, although they knew the terror of the black storm because of the barrier created by Lin Feng, it was still far from the experience of being there in person.
At this moment, these newcomers looked at the terrifying ravines with more curiosity than anything else.
Seeing these newbies in such a state, many veteran students couldn't help but anticipate their helpless expressions when they truly experienced the chaos of the Black Corner Region—a rather wicked sense of humor from the older generation.
"Alright, everyone, get ready, take your positions, and prepare to depart. Destination—Peace Town!"
After the newbies had satisfied their curiosity for a while, a middle-aged instructor urged them on. Judging from his attire, he was a level higher than Instructor Ruolin beside him; perhaps he was a Xuan-rank instructor.
After a cursory glance, Lin Feng paid no further attention, leaping onto Xuanwu's back. Once Xiao Yixian, Instructor Ruolin, and several female students who had gotten along well with them were aboard, Lin Feng took
the lead, piloting Xuanwu into the sky. After all the griffins returned to their original formation, they flew towards Peace Town with a series of loud howls.
Even at the griffins' speed, it took three hours of full-speed flight before the town nestled between two mountains could be vaguely seen.
At Instructor Ruolin's suggestion, Lin Feng slowed Xuanwu down. They didn't land immediately; that was for students and outsiders, not for those on recruitment missions.
After all, the town was about ten kilometers away, and even if these students at the Dou Qi stage ran at full speed, it would take considerable time. They couldn't keep the many instructors and even Dou Wang elders waiting.
With a "howl,"
the griffins slowly landed on a large square outside the town under everyone's control. After everyone landed, the griffins were taken by their handlers to the endless mountains behind the town.
As for Xuanwu, Lin Feng removed the Five Elements Seal on its back and retrieved the house from its spine, then let it fly to the mountains on its own, awaiting Lin Feng's summons.
"All members of the enforcement team are to disband. As for the new students, they will return to their respective classes under the guidance of their instructors."
As the new students were curious about the unfamiliar environment, Elder Hu's voice rang out, and then he turned to Lin Feng and said.
"Master Lin Feng, as for your wish to become an elder, you still need the vice dean's approval. Please follow me."
After hearing Elder Hu's words, Lin Feng turned to greet Little Fairy Doctor beside him, and then, led by Elder Hu, headed into Peace Town.
Watching the fierce-looking mercenaries and other individuals passing by along the roadside, Lin Feng genuinely felt that Canaan Academy truly was one of the few peaceful places in the Black Corner Region.
As he passed a tree exuding a sinister aura, Lin Feng stopped and looked up at the scattered corpses on it. His gaze focused on the body of an old man, whose bloodstains still seemed not to have dried. "This... is this the body of a Dou Huang after death? It still gives off a powerful feeling."
"Mr. Lin Feng, are you also curious about this Death Tree? These are just some short-sighted and vicious individuals. To prevent the people of the Black Corner Region from launching another large-scale malicious attack on the recruitment team, the academy used this thunderous strike to severely deter these desperate criminals."
Seeing Lin Feng's apparent interest, Elder Hu stroked his beard and explained the general origin of the Death Tree.
"No, it's just that I'm impressed by the power of a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) expert. Even in death, they still give me a sense of invincibility."
Lin Feng thought to himself. He was only a newly promoted Dou Wang (Battle King), and while he was confident he could defeat a mid-level Dou Wang, he would only be able to struggle against a high-level one, ultimately relying on the strength of his Five Elements Technique to escape in a
sorry state. After observing for a while, Lin Feng, led by Elder Hu, continued towards the academy. Along the way, students and enforcement team members who recognized Elder Hu greeted him, while also curiously observing Lin Feng traveling with Elder Hu.
After passing a platform, at Elder Hu's signal, Lin Feng unfolded his Dou Qi Wings and flew towards the actual academy amidst the astonished gazes of the surrounding crowd.
Only the astonished crowd remained, speculating about Lin Feng's identity and how he had achieved the Dou Wang realm at such a young age.