Lin Feng was teleported out of the Secret Realm and found himself back in the square of Heavenly Ruins Ancient City.
Many people had already gathered in the square. They were disciples who had participated in the grand competition; some were beaming with joy, while others hung their heads in dejection. A disciple in blue robes was chatting excitedly with his companions, clearly having reaped considerable rewards. A female cultivator in red, meanwhile, was pale and wounded, clearly having suffered badly. Lin Feng glanced around and noticed that many people were missing. Most of those who had failed to emerge from the Secret Realm had probably died inside.
"Lin Feng." Azure Profound True Person's voice rang out.
Lin Feng turned and saw Azure Profound True Person standing nearby, beckoning to him.
He walked over and cupped his fists. "Sect Master."
Azure Profound True Person looked him over, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes. "Your aura... is more than ten times stronger than before you went in. It seems you gained quite a lot."
Lin Feng nodded. "I obtained that god emperor's legacy in the Secret Realm."
Azure Profound True Person's eyes lit up. "God Emperor Heritage? Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! In the hundred thousand years and more since our Azure Profound Sect was founded, no one has ever obtained God Emperor Heritage. You're the first!"
He patted Lin Feng's shoulder, his face brimming with gratification. "Come, let's return to the sect. I'll hold a proper celebration in your honor!"
Upon returning to the Azure Profound Sect, Lin Feng received a hero's welcome.
Azure Profound True Person personally hosted a banquet for him, inviting the entire sect. Cups and drinking tallies crisscrossed amid cheerful voices and laughter. Inner Sect disciples came forward one after another to toast him, while outer disciples