Wen Lanfeng's Return

Wen Lanfeng smiled faintly. He watched as the old man flashed to the main house. During his time recuperating here, the Ancestor Nanming and Nong Zhu had argued countless times because of this communication array. But no matter how much they argued, Nong Zhu would continue doing what she wanted afterward.

Just as he teleported there, he saw Nong Zhu jump into the communication array, and from afar came the angry shout of the Ancestor Nanming: "Nong Zhu, you old thief, how dare you!"

Bi Changchun and the Ancestor Nanming arrived at the same time. The former frowned, while the latter rushed into the sound transmission array and stared at Nong Zhu. Nong Zhu snorted coldly, "It's true that good deeds are never rewarded. I saw you weren't here and wanted to do it for you, but now I have to put up with your attitude. Humph!" She put her hands behind her back and slowly swaggered out.

"I've never seen anyone with such a thick skin as you," the Ancestor Nanming said sarcastically, without saying anything more, he wanted to finish contacting Xuanxuan Island first.

Ziyi and Furong glanced over here, then chattered on about their own. They were used to this kind of scene and there was nothing to worry about.

After a while, the Ancestor Nanming emerged from the communication array, looking at Bi Changchun with a hesitant expression. Nong Zhu, who had been tilting his head, casually swaggered back, coughed, and said, "Is there some trouble? Why don't you tell us so we can all hear it?"

"But is it related to me?" Bi Changchun guessed something from his expression.

Ancestor Nanming nodded and said, "Bi Changchun, your disciple Yue Qianchou may be in some trouble."

Wen Lanfeng and Nong Zhu exchanged a glance, then simultaneously fixed their gazes on the Ancestor Nanming. Bi Changchun's eyes widened slightly, revealing a murderous glint, and he said, "Speak frankly!"

The Ancestor Nanming paused for a moment, then slowly recounted the news from Xuanxuan Island, detailing how various countries, greedy for treasures, pursued Yue Qianchou, and Yue Qianchou slaughtered nearly two thousand cultivators from Cultivation World countries outside the Misty Forest, as well as how he eventually hid in the Misty Forest.

In fact, news also came from Xuanxuan Island that Wen Lanfeng had come to the Demon Ghost Domain to challenge Bi Changchun to a duel. However, the Ancestor Nanming witnessed the whole thing and knew that everything was fine now, so there was no need to bring up this unpleasant matter again.

After the Ancestor Nanming finished speaking, the scene fell silent, Bi Changchun's cold gaze flashing incessantly. Nong Zhu, after processing what he'd just said, exclaimed in disbelief, "Southern Ancestor, did you hear me right? You said Yue Qianchou single-handedly slaughtered nearly two thousand cultivators from various countries? And Yue Qianchou can move freely in and out of the Misty Forest? How is that possible!"

"It should be true. My disciples say that this matter has spread like wildfire throughout the Cultivation World. There were thousands of people present at the time who witnessed it." Ancestor Nanming glanced at Bi Changchun and said, "Of these two thousand cultivators, the lowest cultivation level was at least Nascent Soul Realm stage. Pu Taidong even had five disciples at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage who perished under Yue Qianchou's flying sword."

"Has this kid gone mad?" Nong Zhu, stunned. Wen Lanfeng was also shocked; he had never killed so many people in his entire life. He glanced at Bi Changchun and thought to himself, "Like master, like disciple; both are ruthless characters."

The Ancestor Nanming said in a deep voice, "Pu Taidong has personally intervened because of the deaths of five disciples at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage Realm. The Spirit Transformation stage from various countries are also eager to make their move..."

"Pu Taidong! What great abilities!" Bi Changchun uttered softly, his voice low, but the chill in his words sent a shiver down the spines of the three men. They exchanged glances, wondering what Pu Taidong would think if he knew he had offended Bi Changchun's disciple.

Just as the three had expected, Bi Changchun said coldly, "More than five thousand cultivators are chasing my disciple. Pu Taidong's disciple is human, Non-Self Bi Changchun isn't? It seems the leader of the Jinshan Kingdom needs to be replaced!"

He turned back to Ancestor Nanming and said, "Nanming, I'll leave things here to you for now. I'm going to travel around the various countries and see how many heads Pu Taidong has."

The group was shocked upon hearing this. Was he about to go on a killing spree? The Ancestor Nanming stammered, "Then... this... I..."

Nong Zhu frowned deeply and immediately transmitted her voice to Wen Lanfeng: "Brother Wen, once this old madman goes out, the Cultivation World is sure to collapse. Just do as we agreed before. I'm counting on you."

"Bi Changchun!" Wen Lanfeng stepped forward, chuckling, "I'm grateful for your mercy. You should focus on your own affairs with Nanming first! There's no need for you to handle matters outside personally; asking you to take care of them would be making a mountain out of a molehill. Although I, Wen Lanfeng, am no match for you, I'm confident I still have some influence in the Cultivation World. I was just about to take my leave; I'll take care of your esteemed disciple's affairs on my way back!"

"You?" Bi Changchun was taken aback. Although Wen Lanfeng was no match for him, with his cultivation level, he was probably unmatched in the Cultivation World. It shouldn't be difficult for him to step in and help...

"Yes! How come I didn't think of that?" Nong Zhu looked like he suddenly realized something, walked over and patted Wen Lanfeng on the shoulder, saying, "Old Wen, you're right, it's a bit of an overreaction to have Old Bi handle this personally. It would be better if you went out and warned those Nascent Spirit Transformation stage, hehe!"

"Not bad, not bad." The Ancestor Nanming pressed on while the iron was hot, "Bi Changchun, let's leave this to Wen Lanfeng! The great formation in Twilight Valley is too complicated. I almost got lost several times. I'll have to trouble you to stay and show me the way!"

That's a bit of a lie. With the Ancestor Nanming's weapon-forging skills, having been led through so many times, he probably already knows the mere array by heart. You should know that the more skilled a person is in weapon forging, the higher their mastery of array formations will be; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the world's number one weapon forger.

Nong Zhu immediately glared at him with disdain; wasn't he just making things worse? The Ancestor Nanming realized he'd gone too far as soon as he finished speaking and instinctively shrank back. Bi Changchun wasn't stupid either; he glanced at them, understood their thoughts, and slowly said to Wen Lanfeng, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

These words immediately brought a sigh of relief to the three of them. A hint of a smile appeared in Wen Lanfeng's melancholy eyes as he cupped his hands in farewell and said, "Farewell." As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished from his spot, reappearing in mid-air, a blurry figure rapidly disappearing into the sky...

On the route from the Demon Ghost Domain to the Biyuan Kingdom, countless Spirit Transformation stage from various countries had long been stationed to wait. There was no other way; no one dared to trespass into the Demon Ghost Domain, so they had to wait outside. Besides, this route was the only way for Wen Lanfeng to return to the Biyuan Kingdom. Of course, this was all predicated on Wen Lanfeng returning alive.

Wen Lanfeng soared across the sky, unaware of the many people waiting for him below. With his extremely high cultivation level, his rapid flight was so fast that even late Tribulation Transcendence stage expert would have difficulty seeing him with the naked eye. His flight speed was almost imperceptible, emitting a faint "whoosh" as he disappeared into the distance, immediately causing those waiting below to prick up their ears.

Those below looked up and could barely see Wen Lanfeng, but the sound was coming from the Biyuan Kingdom. Judging from the alarming speed of the sound, they were almost certain it was Wen Lanfeng.

Especially since there were several early Spirit Transformation stage cultivators along the way, they saw the faint, almost invisible figure and recognized it as Wen Lanfeng from his appearance. Compared to the others, they were even more shocked! They never expected that Wen Lanfeng's cultivation had reached such a high level after a hundred years of seclusion; no wonder he dared to challenge Bi Changchun.

To everyone's surprise and dismay, Wen Lanfeng returned unharmed. Could it be that Bi Changchun had already been defeated by him? This news was too important, and everyone rushed to spread the message back as quickly as possible.

In an instant, the Cultivation World was abuzz once again with excitement among the Nascent Spirit Transformation stage ... It was highly likely that Bi Changchun had already been defeated by Wen Lanfeng!

At the summit of the snow-capped mountain in the Diron Empire, Bing Chengzi, late Spirit Transformation stage, suddenly opened his eyes and stood up. Somewhat dazed, he gazed towards the direction of the Biyuan Kingdom, his white robes billowing in the wind...

In the Dongzheng Kingdom, within the Cloud Palace known as Heavenly Peak, Hu Changshou, a late Spirit Transformation stage, flashed out of the palace with a "whoosh," his gaze flickering as he looked through the sea of clouds towards the direction of the Biyuan Kingdom...

Tuan Kingdom, the headquarters of the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce, the Treasure Gathering Basin. God of Wealth Peak ... Yin Baikang also gazed towards the Biyuan Kingdom, stroking the trunk of an ancient pine tree, and muttered, "Wen Lanfeng defeated Bi Changchun? Unbelievable! Sikong, you also witnessed Bi Changchun's skills in the East Sea, do you think this news is reliable?"

Behind him stood a gaunt, white-haired man, his eldest disciple, Sikong Jue, early Spirit Transformation stage. Sikong Jue, his face grim, Sikong Jue, "Hard to say. This disciple doesn't believe there's an eternal number one in the world, especially since Wen Lanfeng has truly returned—that's beyond doubt!"

"You mean to say that Wen Lanfeng really has a chance of defeating Bi Changchun?" Yin Baikang asked, turning around.

"Not necessarily." Sikong Jue frowned and said, "There's something I've been wondering about. It's said that Wen Lanfeng went to the Demon Ghost Domain more than ten days ago. Does that mean his battle with Bi Changchun will last for more than ten days?"

"Yes!" Yin Baikang looked towards the direction of the Biyuan Kingdom again and sighed, "A trip to the Demon Ghost Domain will clarify everything, but the final news is still uncertain. Rushing there suddenly might just be asking for trouble. Since Wen Lanfeng was able to return alive from the Demon Ghost Domain, regardless of whether he won or lost, it's worth the effort we put into cultivating a good relationship with him. Sikong, prepare a gift for your master. I'm going to the Biyuan Kingdom to congratulate Wen Lanfeng on his return from seclusion. Oh, and make sure it's a generous gift!"

"Understood, I'll take care of it right away." Sikong Jue bowed and withdrew.

The ten most powerful cultivators in the Cultivation World were all at the late Spirit Transformation stage. Unfortunately, two of them were killed by Bi Changchun in the battle of the East Sea. This means that only eight late Spirit Transformation stage remain in the entire Cultivation World.

Of the eight people, besides Bi Changchun, Wen Lanfeng, Yin Baikang, Bing Chengzi, and Hu Changshou, the remaining three were also gazing in the direction of the Biyuan Kingdom, all feeling that it was time to make a trip there.

Furthermore, lords from various countries at the mid Spirit Transformation stage also flocked to the Biyuan Kingdom, each bringing gifts of considerable value. It should be noted that if Wen Lanfeng truly defeated Bi Changchun, he would be the undisputed Number One Expert Under Heaven. Even without defeating Bi Changchun, Wen Lanfeng's cultivation level alone made him worthy of acquaintance. Moreover, everyone harbored the intention of gathering information...

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