Lin Feng put away the communication talisman, his heart stirring slightly. A personal summons from Azure Profound True Person was no small matter. He straightened his robes, confirmed that his aura was steady and his injuries had healed, then headed toward the Azure Profound Sect Main Hall.
The Azure Profound Sect Main Hall stood atop the main peak, at the very heart of the sect. Ordinarily, only Inner Sect disciples and those above them were allowed inside. Although Lin Feng had only recently become an Inner Sect disciple, he had been there once before and knew the way well.
Along the way, Azure Profound Sect disciples passed him from time to time, casting curious looks at him. Some even whispered among themselves:
"Is that him? The newcomer who killed five Peak Demigods at the border?"
"I heard even an elder of the Blood Fiend Sect died by his sword. Is that really true?"
"Of course it is! I was in the Mission Hall at the time and saw him turn in his mission with my own eyes. His Storage Bag was filled with tokens belonging to Blood Fiend Sect experts!"
"Good grief. A late demigod killing Peak Demigods—and five of them at that! What kind of monster is he?"
Lin Feng turned a deaf ear to them and kept walking. He had long since grown accustomed to such looks. Back in the lower realm, he had risen step by step in much the same way.
A short while later, he reached the entrance to the main hall.
The hall was majestic and solemn, built entirely of Azure Jade and towering a hundred zhang high. Its doors stood open, and he could faintly make out a figure seated on a meditation cushion inside. Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped