Inside the secret chamber, Lin Feng, who had been in seclusion for an unknown period, was filled with joy. His newly revised Five Elements Technique, in terms of power, was now comparable to the high-level Earth-rank lightning-attribute technique, "Thunderous Might Technique."
"Phew, high risk indeed brings high reward. On the surface, it seems like just a small level increase, but in reality, it's a world of difference,"
Lin Feng thought happily. "For example, if two cultivators of the same level were to fight, excluding combat experience and other factors, just considering the recovery power and ferocity of their techniques, this high-level Earth-rank technique is several times stronger than the mid-level one."
Most importantly, although the conflict within the Five Elements Technique wasn't perfectly resolved, if Lin Feng didn't change his techniques in the future, or if he used one high-level technique to control the other four lower-level ones, while it wouldn't be as powerful as the balanced Five Elements Technique, it would still be enough to rival the prodigies of the imperial clans.
After all, practicing excessively high-level techniques at a low level is meaningless; just spending time understanding such profound techniques is too time-consuming, it's better to improve one's own battle qi cultivation level.
For imperial clan prodigies with Dou Di bloodlines, advancing to the Dou Zun or even Dou Sheng realms is remarkably easy. Therefore, it's not an exaggeration for Lin Feng to say he's no less capable than imperial clan prodigies.
"Moreover, switching cultivation techniques has such benefits!"
After sensing his own aura, Lin Feng realized he had unknowingly reached the peak of the two-star Dou Wang realm.
"What a pity. If I hadn't just recently advanced to two-star Dou Wang, I might have even advanced to three-star Dou Wang with this opportunity."
A slight regret lingered in Lin Feng's heart. If he had advanced to three-star Dou Wang, then with just one more three-star advancement, he could quickly reach the nine-star Dou Wang realm using the power of pills. At that point, Dou Huang would be within reach.
After a brief moment of reflection, Lin Feng composed himself and began to assess his combat strength. If Lin Feng had a system panel, his stats would look something like this.
Host: Lin Feng
Cultivation Techniques: Five Elements Technique (High-level Earth Rank), Grinding Mill Soul Forging Technique (High-level Yellow Rank)
Battle Skills: Five Elements Sealing Technique, Vajra Finger, Lightning Step, Profound Rank Flight Battle Skill
Battle Qi Realm: Peak Two-Star Dou Wang
Physical Strength: Comparable to a High-Level Fourth-Rank Magical Beast
Equipment: One-quarter of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Remnant.
After sorting out his thoughts, Lin Feng stroked his chin and carefully weighed the situation. His body, honed through continuous cultivation, was comparable to a high-level fourth-rank magical beast, but for a Dou Wang, every move involved vast amounts of heaven and earth energy.
Moreover, for a Dou Wang capable of Dou Qi Wings, unless their physical strength was of equal level, it was difficult to gain an advantage. After all, every strong individual who reached the Dou Wang realm was a highly experienced fighter, and relying solely on physical strength was no longer sufficient to create much of an advantage.
At this moment, a freakish old loli flashed through Lin Feng's mind—well, that was an exception. Therefore, relying solely on his physical strength, Lin Feng was at most comparable to a three-star Dou Wang.
However, for those in the Northwest Continent, high-level Earth-rank cultivation techniques are mostly Xuan-rank techniques, with only a few using low-level Earth-rank. Therefore, leveraging the advantage of his technique, Lin Feng could easily fight opponents two or even three stars higher, placing him at the level of a five or six-star Dou Wang.
Adding the Five Elements Sealing Technique, a powerful weapon, he could easily defeat opponents two or three stars higher, even in direct confrontation, without fear. His other methods were only on par with ordinary Dou Wang experts.
Furthermore, Lin Feng's powerful soul force, while currently lacking effective soul attack methods, compensated for his relatively weak combat strength with his powerful perception, even allowing him to anticipate his opponent's movements.
It could be said that unless a Dou Huang intervened, Lin Feng was fearless in the Northwest region.
However, recalling Xiao Yan's combat strength at the same level, Lin Feng felt somewhat ashamed, once again feeling weary of the seemingly unsolvable Buddha's Fury Lotus. Remembering the guy in the original story who, influenced by Hai Bodong, loved playing peak matches and always managed to climb the ranks, Lin Feng's momentum faltered slightly.
"Fine, if my combat strength is inferior to yours at the same realm, then I'll leave you far behind in terms of realm,"
Lin Feng thought. "Besides, the real opponents are those roaming monsters who prey on souls."
With Lin Feng's soul power, if he were targeted, he wouldn't have a chance to escape. True powerhouses are all cunning old foxes; when they strike, they'll go all out, like a lion hunting a rabbit.
Therefore, Lin Feng didn't need to consider Xiao Yan his opponent. Although he wouldn't sponsor Xiao Yan, having someone openly attract attention was beneficial for Lin Feng to quietly accumulate power, so he hadn't deliberately targeted Xiao Yan.
Although, under the protection of the ancient clan's young lady, Lin Feng currently couldn't target him.
After figuring everything out, Lin Feng stood up.
"I wonder how long this seclusion has lasted. It's time to open the inner courtyard. I wonder if Elder Huo has emerged from seclusion yet."
He glanced in the direction of the administration building. "Moreover, this matter requires the help of Vice Dean Hu Qian."
"We must retaliate fiercely against the provocations of the Black Corner Region forces. Although we cannot start a war of annihilation, we must scare these painless flies and ensure that no one dares to provoke the academy for a long time."
"That's right. I happen to have some free time this time, so I will lend my strength to this operation."
"It seems that there will indeed be a few more corpses on the Death Tree!"
"Kill!"
When Lin Feng arrived at the administration building, he heard a murderous voice coming from the conference room. In particular, the murderous aura contained in the last voice made Lin Feng's scalp tingle.
"Elder Lin Feng has arrived? Please come in."
Perhaps his footsteps were a bit too loud, as Hu Qian in the conference room sensed the movement and invited him in.
Slowly pushing open the conference room door, Lin Feng was greeted by a dozen or so powerful figures, all at least at the Dou Wang level. Besides Vice Dean Hu Qian, a middle-aged man exuding a murderous aura caught Lin Feng's attention.
"Hahaha, it seems Elder Lin Feng's talent in alchemy is astonishing, and his combat talent is not to be underestimated either!"
Vice Dean Hu Qian, sitting at the head of the table, rose and pulled Lin Feng to a seat upon his arrival. Some elders who had just emerged from seclusion seemed surprised, wondering why the vice dean was being so polite to a young man.
"Could he be a genius from a powerful clan in Zhongzhou?"
"Elders, let me introduce you. This is Elder Lin Feng. He is the youngest Dou Wang in the academy's history, and also a fifth-grade alchemy master!"
Hu Qian's words shocked not only the elders who had just emerged from seclusion, but even those who knew him well, such as Elder Hu, were incredulous. Such a prodigy was rare even in Zhongzhou, a land teeming with geniuses.
"Lin Feng greets all the seniors. If you ever need any pills refined in the future, please feel free to ask me."
Lin Feng was quite polite in front of many senior Dou Wangs who could rival him, and even some Dou Huangs who could easily defeat him. Although, he himself wasn't known for his arrogant temperament.
"Hahaha, Elder Lin Feng is indeed a prodigy! Not only is his talent astonishing, but his interpersonal skills are also extremely mature!"
"Yes, yes, it is my honor to serve Elder Lin Feng."
"If Elder Lin Feng ever needs anything in the future, please just ask, and I will certainly do my best."
"..."
The elders were extremely polite to such a young alchemy master, not even considering his future achievement of the sixth rank or the legendary seventh rank. Just the present was enough to make these white-haired elders, who had only recently become Dou Wangs, lower their guard.
Hu Qian, returning to the head seat, stroked his beard and smiled slightly, without any other thoughts.
"Elder Lin Feng, let me introduce you. This is Wu Tianlang, the commander of the enforcement team!"
(End of Chapter)