Yang Dingtian looked at Steward Hong, his gaze icy cold as he said in a deep voice, "Hong Yuan, Luo Feng is my son-in-law. By attacking him, you are disrespecting the authority of my Dayang Mansion!"

The expressions of the influential figures present subtly shifted. Yang Dingtian's words seemed to be a warning to Hong Yuan, but they were, in fact, an announcement of Luo Feng's status!

Anyone who dared to make a move against Luo Feng would be considered an enemy of Dayang Mansion!

Thinking of this, everyone turned their eyes to Luo Feng.

Those leaders of major powers began to consider how to build a good relationship with Luo Feng. The young elites of his age group looked on with eyes full of undisguised envy.

Dayang City was one of the four major cities in the Flowing Cloud Region. Dayang Commerce, under its banner, possessed immeasurable wealth. With the Dayang Mansion now as his backer, Luo Feng's rise could be described as meteoric.

No matter how envious they felt, the young elites present had already abandoned their initial thoughts of replacing Luo Feng.

The scene of Luo Feng battling the heroes was still vivid in their minds; anyone thinking of stepping forward to challenge him would have to carefully consider their own strength.

Luo Feng looked at Yang Dingtian and rubbed his nose, smiling wryly to himself. I'm really in a bind now...

Steward Hong, crushed by Yang Dingtian's imposing aura, lay prostrate on the ground, unable to move. Hearing Yang Dingtian's words, he hastily nodded. "Yes! I will engrave it in my heart!"

"Get out!"

With a wave of Yang Dingtian's hand, the space on the platform trembled, and Steward Hong immediately felt the pressure on his body lighten.

As if granted a pardon, Steward Hong scrambled up from the ground and helped Ye Tang. "Young Master, let's go back and tend to your injuries."

Ye Tang's face was covered in blood. He looked back at Luo Feng, his gaze fierce, his teeth gnashing audibly.

Worried Ye Tang might say something outrageous and further provoke Yang Dingtian, Steward Hong immediately picked him up, tapped his feet lightly, and flew out of the City Lord Mansion.

"Luo Feng, I, Ye Tang, swear that we cannot live under the same sky!"

As Steward Hong and Ye Tang's figures vanished from the City Lord Mansion, Ye Tang's venomous voice drifted back from afar.

"Ye Tang is the Ye Family's foremost genius. Now that Luo Feng has crippled him, the Ye Family will likely not let this matter rest."

"So what? Didn't you hear? Luo Feng is Yang Dingtian's son-in-law now. No matter how powerful the Ye Family is, it can't compare to the Dayang Mansion."

"Mm, Yang Dingtian's earlier words were a clear warning to the Ye Family. This time, they'll likely have to suffer this humiliation in silence."

Hearing Ye Tang's hate-filled words, the crowd began to murmur among themselves.

Luo Feng heard their discussions and a wry smile touched his lips. I originally came to the City Lord Mansion only to congratulate Yang Wanyi. I didn't expect so many things to happen, and now I've even offended the powerful Ye Family of Dayang City.

Shaking his head, Luo Feng didn't dwell on it. Crippled is crippled. I've already offended the Duanmu Family, one of the six major families. Adding the Ye Family to the list won't make much difference.

"Huh, why is Tang Qi standing up? Does he intend to go onto the dueling platform too?"

"Tang Qi is a sword fanatic and only challenges those who interest him. It seems he also considers Luo Feng an opponent."

Suddenly, a wave of exclamations arose.

Many people in the plaza cast their gazes towards one spot.

A young man with a sword on his back stood there. His gaze was sharp, and his entire being exuded a chilling intent—austere and keen, like a newly unsheathed treasured sword. It was Tang Qi, the Flying Snow Cold Sword.

Luo Feng's gaze followed the crowd and settled on Tang Qi, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Luo Feng, he's the son of the City Lord of Barren City," Yang Dingtian reminded him in a low voice. "He has been obsessed with Sword Dao since childhood and is an exceptionally rare talent in it. At fifteen, he was already the foremost swordsman in Barren City. Now, he's a disciple of the Cold Snow Palace, one of the Twelve Golden Palaces."

Luo Feng nodded. This man had a keen aura, and his gaze alone exuded a chilling intent, a clear testament to his impressive Sword Dao cultivation.

Besides this, Luo Feng discovered something else.

This Flying Snow Cold Sword, Tang Qi, was surprisingly at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm.

He might have broken through recently, as his aura was still somewhat unstable. Coupled with his deliberate concealment of his cultivation, no one had noticed. If not for Luo Feng's exceptional spiritual perception, he wouldn't have been able to detect it.

Tang Qi stood up, his gaze falling on Luo Feng. "I am Tang Qi, a disciple of the Cold Snow Palace. Luo Feng, will you fight me?"

As his words fell, Tang Qi's aura suddenly surged.

"Hm?"

Many people's gazes focused. The aura now radiating from Tang Qi far surpassed the late stage of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm; he was clearly a Martial Artist at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm!

"Peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm! Tang Qi concealed his strength so deeply!"

Sensing the aura emanating from Tang Qi, the crowd looked on in shock.

The young elites looked on with anticipation.

So far, Luo Feng had won all eight of his battles; his momentum was overwhelming, and he had maintained an absolute advantage. Even Ye Tang had been no match for him.

Although they didn't dare challenge him directly, they still hoped someone could dampen Luo Feng's overwhelming presence.

Tang Qi's appearance was perfectly timed.

Tang Qi looked at Luo Feng and said calmly, "Let me be clear: I reached the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm half a month ago. If you feel this is unfair, you can refuse."

Luo Feng appreciated his candor and smiled. "Whether it's fair or not, we'll only know after we fight."

I'm also curious if I have the strength to fight a Martial Artist at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm. Tang Qi just broke through, so he's the perfect opponent.

"He actually agreed!"

The people in the plaza were surprised by Luo Feng's response.

When they heard Tang Qi ask for Luo Feng's opinion, many had assumed Luo Feng would refuse. The outcome was unexpected.

"You truly are extraordinary!"

Tang Qi gave Luo Feng a deep look, then his figure flickered, and he landed on the dueling platform. "You've already expended a considerable amount of Yuan Qi fighting Ye Tang and the others," he said. "How about we determine the winner in a single exchange?"

"Agreed!"

I just want to see how strong I am. Tang Qi's suggestion is perfect.

"One exchange to decide it all!"

"Who do you think will win?"

"Isn't it obvious? Tang Qi's cultivation is two minor realms higher than Luo Feng's. The gap is too large. No matter how talented Luo Feng is, he can't possibly ignore such a significant difference in realms, can he?"

"Stop talking and watch closely. We'll know who wins and who loses soon enough."

Hearing that Luo Feng and Tang Qi would decide the match in a single exchange, everyone stared intently at the dueling platform, afraid to miss a single exciting moment.

Tang Qi gazed at Luo Feng. Seeing his calm demeanor, Tang Qi was slightly surprised, and his fighting spirit intensified.

"It begins!"

Tang Qi took down his carried sword, his right hand resting on the hilt. An icy chill instantly enveloped him, and the ground within a three-meter radius around him became covered in frost.

What a chilling aura!

The crowd's eyes focused on Tang Qi, their expressions showing their shock.

The chill emanating from Tang Qi wasn't ordinary cold; it was an icy intent formed from Yuan Qi, capable of affecting one's spirit.

"To think Tang Qi would be this serious!"

Many were shocked. Tang Qi's expression was incredibly grave; he seemed extremely wary of Luo Feng! For someone at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm like Tang Qi to be so cautious...

Facing Tang Qi, Luo Feng wasn't nervous at all; in fact, he felt a little excited. He drew the Fury Flame Knife, and its heat instantly dispelled the pervasive chill.

Tang Qi's pupils contracted. "Be careful!" he said in a deep voice.

SHING!

As he instantly drew his sword, Tang Qi's aura surged to its zenith. An intense cold erupted, causing the temperature across the entire plaza to plummet. The dueling platform was inundated with heavy snowfall, as if heaven and earth themselves were freezing over.

"Cold Cloud Surge Destruction!"

Amidst the swirling snow, Tang Qi swung his sword in a semicircular arc in front of him and thrust it forward.

Instantly, a violent torrent of icy Yuan Qi surged forth, transforming into a swirling vortex of ice and snow many meters high, crushing down on Luo Feng.

CRACKLE...

Wherever the icy vortex passed, a thick layer of frost instantly coated the ground. The pervading chill caused the pools of water around the dueling platform to begin freezing solid.

Witnessing this, the young elites in the plaza turned pale. Even from such a distance, the piercing chill made their scalps tingle. If they were to face such an attack, they would likely be defeated in an instant, their very blood frozen solid!

A layer of white frost condensed on Luo Feng's eyebrows, and his expression turned solemn for the first time.

The power of a Martial Artist at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm was even greater than he had imagined. Furthermore, Tang Qi's Sword Dao cultivation was incredibly profound; it seemed he had already touched the threshold of Sword Intent.

"Mad Thunder Overturning Sky!"

Taking a deep breath, the fiery light on the Fury Flame Knife surged. Luo Feng gripped the knife with both hands, channeling his Grand Momentum to its peak, and slashed downward.

BOOM!

The entire dueling platform shook violently. Before the almost tangible, colossal blade shadow, the air itself seemed to part. The immense blade light was incredibly sharp and violent, making everyone's breath catch in their throats.

RUMBLE...

The blade light slammed into the icy vortex. After a violent friction, with a sharp POP, both attacks exploded simultaneously.

Reeling from the impact, Luo Feng retreated four consecutive steps. Opposite him, Tang Qi's figure also wavered, and he took one step back.

Peak Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm... truly formidable! This is the first time I've fought a Martial Artist two minor realms higher, someone at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm. Their strength is far beyond those in the late stage. However, I estimate that once I cultivate the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique to the second stage, I should be able to contend with Martial Artists at the peak of the Nine-Layer Heavenly Court Realm.

Luo Feng sheathed the Fury Flame Knife and looked at Tang Qi opposite him, saying frankly, "I lost." My purpose has been achieved; victory or defeat is secondary.

Tang Qi sheathed his sword. His sharp gaze fixed on Luo Feng as he said slowly, "You had already consumed much of your strength fighting Ye Tang and the others. We were evenly matched in this exchange, so it is my loss."

Luo Feng smiled. "Then how about we call it a draw?"

Tang Qi shook his head decisively. "A loss is a loss. I, Tang Qi, am not so petty as to deny it. The Golden Palace assessment is in four months. I will definitely have entered the Spiritual Rotation Realm by then. I look forward to our next encounter."

After saying this, Tang Qi left the dueling platform without looking back.

Luo Feng smiled. This Tang Qi is decisive and can accept both victory and defeat. He's quite a character.

"Luo Feng actually won! That makes it nine victories in nine matches for him!"

"That's right. Even Tang Qi could only fight him to a draw. This person's innate talent is truly astonishing and brilliant!"

"None of the young elites present can compare to him. Only he is worthy of Yang Wanyi!"

The crowd looked at Luo Feng on the dueling platform, their hearts filled with admiration.

From a distance, Yang Wanyi gazed at Luo Feng, a peculiar light shimmering in her beautiful eyes. So this is his true strength...

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