C412 Pressure from the Lord's Manor
C412 Pressure from the Lord's Manor
This scene caused the expressions of Marquis Tian Feng and the others to turn slightly ugly. However, they had no choice but to admit this result.
Loong Yi and the others had smiles on their faces. This result made him very satisfied. The few candidates that he had estimated had all entered the final test.
Furthermore, Loong Yi believed that the god 's favored cultivated by Hongtian Academy would have outstanding performance even in the King's Banquet. They wouldn't lose to the god 's favored figures of other major powers.
"The students this year are much better than the previous years. Perhaps, there is a chance to reclaim the reputation of the 'Four Major Academies'." A flame of hope ignited in Loong Yi's heart. Hongtian Academy. It was one of the Four Major Academies in State of Zhao, and it was filled with powerful people. It attracted the attention of the entire country. Countless strong people had come out, and even had a great reputation outside of the State of Zhao. Because of the suppression of the royal family, they had lost the title of "one of the four big academies." If they were to participate in the King's Banquet's examination this time, they would lose the title of one of the four big academies. If there was an outstanding performance in Hongtian Academy, perhaps they would be able to regain their reputation.
"Originally, the examination would have ended here. However, according to the usual practice, a simple ranking battle will be carried out. It's late today, and everyone is very tired. How about this, let's disperse for now. The ranking battle will begin tomorrow. The people from the various major powers will stay behind first." Marquis Tian Feng looked at everyone, and everyone nodded. After watching the battle for two days, they were indeed a little tired.
Even some of the cultivators from the sects were a little tired. They needed to rest or regulate their breathing.
Everyone watching the battle left their seats one after another. Tens of thousands of people left one after another, leaving behind only the people from the six major powers who hadn't left because of Lord Marquis's orders.
Only after everyone had left did the Longevity Temple's Daoist Yidu open his mouth and ask, "I wonder if Lord Marquis has any advice for keeping us here?"
Marquis Tian Feng smiled. He exchanged glances with the Sect Master of the Nine Saints Sword Sect and said, "Everyone, please be patient. Please stay. There are naturally some secrets that I wish to discuss with all of you."
"There is no harm in saying it, Marquis." A sharp glint was hidden in Loong Yi's eyes. It seemed that he had already sensed Marquis Tian Feng's ill intentions. He was somewhat curious. The examination had already progressed to this stage. Why would Marquis Tian Feng and the rest still have some tricks up their sleeves? Would they be able to make things difficult for them?
"Please wait for a moment, Dean Loong Yi." Marquis Tian Feng smiled faintly, causing Loong Yi's eyes to narrow. Immediately, everyone saw Marquis Tian Feng take a step forward and arrive in front of Daoist Yi Du.
"Adept." Marquis Tian Feng cupped his hands together and bowed.
"Lord Marquis, you can speak frankly. There's no need to beat around the bush." Daoist Yidu's expression flickered. He was also somewhat unable to guess Marquis Tian Feng's intentions.
"Since that's the case, I'll speak frankly." Marquis Tian Feng said, "The Longevity Temple has always transcended the mortal world, and is a place of cultivation. I don't want to make things difficult for you in this examination of King's Banquet. However, Reverend should understand that opposing the Hongtian Academy isn't my intention. "
When these words were spoken, the expressions of the people from the Hongtian Academy froze. Only the people from the Nine Saints Sword Sect and the other major powers maintained their calm smiles, as if they had already foreseen this scene.
"Going against the Hongtian Academy is not the intention of the Marquis's Mansion." Han Feng had a vague guess in his heart. He had already known a little about it before this. It seemed like the reason why Marquis Tian Feng had roped in Falling Pavilion and other major powers to deal with the Hongtian Academy was because he couldn't suppress it with his own strength. Now, it was more than enough.
In the entire State of Zhao, the Marquis's Mansion was the absolute overlord of the 18 main city. In the entire State of Zhao, only the royal family could order a Middle Level of the Astral Martial Stage warrior to work for them.
"It's King Zhao." Loong Yi said with a smile. He had long known that King Zhao wanted to deal with the Hongtian Academy.
King Zhao's room was the ruler of State of Zhao and also the biggest sect in State of Zhao. It had a High Level of the Astral Martial Stage warrior, and it controlled the vast territory of the State of Zhao for hundreds or even thousands of years. After going through countless wars, there were many powerful warriors under its jurisdiction. Such a huge monster wanted to deal with the Hongtian Academy.
Many experts present had a profound look in their eyes. There was sympathy for the Hongtian Academy, and there were also those who were glad that they were on the side of the Marquis's Mansion to avoid misfortune.
"As expected, Dean Loong Yi is very knowledgeable." Marquis Tian Feng said with a faint smile. Then, he looked at Adept Yi Du. “ Master Yi Du was a master of the Dao. His eyes and knowledge were not something ordinary people like us could compare with. Previously, I had sent people to request an audience with the true people, but they were all rejected. However, for some reason, the Longevity Temple chose to stand on the side of Hongtian Academy. This isn't a wise choice."
"Of course, I believe that the true Immortals of the Longevity Temple were only deceived by the Hongtian Academy. They became the gunmen of the Hongtian Academy and raised the flag to act as the tiger's skin. At this moment, the true Immortals know the truth. They shouldn't be standing on the same side as the Hongtian Academy anymore, right? "
" That's right. The true man is an unworldly expert, he shouldn't be involved in worldly affairs. Venerable One, please reconsider. " The master of Nine Saints Sword Sect smiled and said, looking at Reverend Yi Du. Previously, the Nine Saints Sword Sect knew what the royal family meant, which was why they decided to stand on the Marquis's Mansion's side. After this matter was completed, it would bring great benefits to the Nine Saints Sword Sect.
Fury was dancing in Han Feng's eyes. He was afraid that the Marquis's Mansion or the royal family would not be able to hold themselves back anymore. Tonight, they would have to decide what to do.
The fact that Marquis Tian Feng dared to speak of these secrets without any restraint was because he had absolute confidence in himself. If they were to start a war, the Marquis's Mansion would not lose.
Now, it all depended on whether Loong Yi was prepared or not. Also, the Longevity Temple would make such a choice.
After all, this matter wasn't as simple as the examination of the King's Banquet. The choice of the Longevity Temple was related to whether or not they would stand on the opposite side of the royal family.
"Daoist, the Longevity Temple is aloof from worldly affairs. This is a personal grudge of the Hongtian Academy. I don't want to implicate the Longevity Temple. If you want to leave now... Loong Yi didn't complain. He will always remember the kindness of helping them. " Loong Yi cupped his fists at the three men. Regarding this matter... If the Longevity Temple were to be suppressed by the royal family, in Loong Yi's heart... However...
"Dean Long is being too serious." Venerable Yi Du didn't reply to Marquis Tian Feng. Instead, he shifted his gaze to Loong Yi. "Hongtian Academy has nurtured a lot of god 's favored disciples. I am very impressed. Regarding the alliance, we have ten Daoist Masters and even the Temple Masters. We have all promised Han Feng, there is no reason for us to go back on our word now. "
The eyes of the god 's favored from the Hongtian Academy sparkled. The alliance between the academy and the Longevity Temple was actually because of Han Feng?
Although they had been secretly informed about the alliance with the Longevity Temple, they did not know the origin of the alliance. They thought that Loong Yi had done it himself, but they did not expect that it was because of Han Feng.
"That's right. Han Feng is my beloved disciple. We are all Han Feng's master and uncle. Since he had agreed to it, he would not go back on his word. The Longevity Temple... We will face our enemies together with Hongtian Academy. " Jiuqing also spoke, causing Han Feng to reveal a grateful expression. With the help of the Longevity Temple, even if the Marquis's Mansion were to force them, the academy would still be able to deal with them.
"Loong Yi thanks the three of you." Loong Yi bowed deeply towards the three of them. At this moment, he stood up and helped them. All the people of the Longevity Temple had high morals and integrity!
"It seems like the three of you are not tactful." A sharp light shone in Marquis Tian Feng's eyes, "Alright, don't blame me for offending the Longevity Temple. Today, no one is allowed to leave."
"Are you threatening me? Master Hou, don't forget that there are more than three of us in the Longevity Temple. If any of us are injured, some of the seniors in our sect... They won't be as easy to talk to as us. When the time comes, the fury of a High Level of the Astral Martial Stage warrior... Marquis Tian Feng, you'll have to bear the responsibility. " Reverend Yi Du unleashed his aura. Marquis Tian Feng, aren't you being too presumptuous? There were countless experts in Longevity Temple, how could he be afraid of Marquis Tian Feng?
"I'm just following orders. If the Longevity Temple wants to settle accounts with me... I believe that someone will handle this matter. No matter how strong the Longevity Temple was, it was only one of the major powers in the State of Zhao. Compared to the royal family, they are still lacking." Marquis Tian Feng said with a cold smile.
"My Hongtian Academy has become a thorn in the side of the royal family. Even if we rebel, there won't be any problems, right?" Loong Yi said indifferently, but it made many people's hearts tremble. Hongtian Academy wanted to rebel?
"No problem." Marquis Tian Feng's eyes flickered. "I know some of the old fellows in your academy have already reached the Transformation Stage. It's not easy to deal with them. I don't intend to clash with them head on. The higher-ups mean... All I need to do is leave the god 's favored of your Hongtian Academy behind."
After hearing these words, everyone finally understood what Tian Feng Hou was trying to do. The royal family did not want to openly become enemies with the Hongtian Academy. They only wanted to prevent the Hongtian Academy from joining the King's Banquet. Originally, according to the Marquis's Mansion's plan, they would be able to participate in the examination. However, the development of the situation had far exceeded Tian Feng Hou's expectations. Not only did they not stop the god 's favored in the Hongtian Academy, they had even occupied seven seats. In this way, Marquis Tian Feng needed to change his strategy.
This change in strategy was to leave all the god 's favored people in the Hongtian Academy behind.
"Stay behind? I'm afraid that your Marquis's Mansion does not have the ability to do so." Loong Yi took a step forward and unleashed his Astral Martial Stage aura. It was as if a true dragon was sweeping across the sky.
"You will soon know if you have the ability or not." Marquis Tian Feng looked at Loong Yi with a mocking expression. Next to him... Master of the Falling Pavilion, Ice Storm Palace Master, and the Sect Chief of the Nine Saints Sword Sect walked out slowly. A terrifying aura descended upon everyone, causing their hearts to feel as heavy as a mountain. They were simply unable to resist it.
"The Sect Chief of the Nine Saints Sword Sect should be at the Astral Martial Stage Level Two. Ice Storm Palace Master and the Master of the Falling Pavilion are both at the Astral Martial Stage Level One. Marquis Tian Feng is at the Middle Level of the Astral Martial Stage. If we look at it from the outside, both sides are evenly matched, but I wonder if there are hidden Expert of Astral Martial Stages. " Han Feng thought to himself. Since Marquis Tian Feng was ready to fight, it's not just these people.
"God 's favored of Hongtian Academy, you have a bright future ahead of you. Why waste your life on Hongtian Academy? Today, if all of you are willing to pledge your allegiance to me, I can arrange for all of you to enter the final test of the King's Banquet. But if you are stubborn, there will only be one outcome - death!" Marquis Tian Feng said indifferently, causing the god 's favored in the Hongtian Academy to tremble uncontrollably. If they didn't surrender, they would only die.
"I will stop them. You all should flee at once!" Loong Yi shouted at the god 's favored, but right after that, Marquis Tian Feng's palm trembled. A barrier of light burst out, and terrifying runes flowed. The light barrier instantly enveloped the entire Battle Platform, and a wave of sealing force enveloped the entire place. It caused the hearts of many people to tremble violently. This spatial zone... It had been sealed, there was no way for them to get out!