Countless people watched Lin Feng and Captain Chen's retreating figure, their expressions varied!
For the onlookers, today's events had been a feast for the eyes.
But for those who had taken part in the Demon Suppression Guard's assessment,
they were left utterly dispirited, lamenting the enormous gulf between them.
Of the two captains, Captain Xu's face flushed slightly.
He secretly thought that he had once even scolded Lin Feng, so their relationship was somewhat strained.
A Demon Suppression Guard with this much potential was someone he needed to get along with. He would have to find a chance to approach him.
As for Captain Zhao,
his expression remained unchanged, but his thoughts raced.
Although Lin Feng was only at the Body Tempering Seventh Level,
when it came to strength, there was an enormous gap between him and Captain Zhao.
They weren't even in the same league!
He could easily kill Lin Feng if he wanted to.
But someone with this much potential—
given enough time, who knew how far he could grow?
To eliminate any potential threat, he couldn't afford to show mercy.
He had to get rid of him as soon as possible!
Just then,
two Demon Suppression Guards hurried over.
From the looks of them, something urgent seemed to have happened. Their expressions were extremely grave.
The two Demon Suppression Guards quickly came before Captain Xu and Captain Zhao.
The two captains looked over. Captain Xu asked, "What's going on? Why are you in such a hurry?"
One of the Demon Suppression Guards stepped closer and said gravely, "Captain Xu, there are suspected signs of the Black Lotus Cult within Wancheng City!"
The Black Lotus Cult!
At these words, Captain Xu's expression changed dramatically!
He was a captain in the Demon Suppression Division, among its most senior members.
Yet the instant he heard the words "Black Lotus Cult," his expression changed, as though he had heard the name of something utterly terrifying.
Captain Zhao's gaze also grew deep, and his voice lowered. "Is this true?"
"It is!" The other Demon Suppression Guard nodded emphatically, his voice strained.
Clearly, the words "Black Lotus Cult" carried a terrifying weight.
Just discussing them was enough to make one's heart tremble.
Captain Xu looked at Captain Zhao and said, "The Colonel is still outside. Once Captain Chen returns, we'll immediately discuss a response. This matter is extremely urgent!"
The Demon Suppression Division, Scripture Pavilion.
Lin Feng and Captain Chen had arrived there.
Captain Chen looked toward the one-armed elder in the Scripture Pavilion and said respectfully, "Elder Han."
The one-armed elder nodded slightly. "Is the assessment over?"
"Why did this assessment take so long?"
A trace of curiosity appeared on his face.
He had spent too long in the Demon Suppression Division to remember how many assessments he had witnessed.
There had been many assessments involving the Bronze Man Formation.
The one-armed elder could recall roughly how long each one took.
But this time, it had clearly taken much longer.
Captain Chen smiled faintly.
Before he could speak, the one-armed elder's gaze shifted to Lin Feng beside him.
His eyes narrowed slightly at the sight of Lin Feng.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten Lin Feng.
Back when Lin Feng had visited the Scripture Pavilion, his astonishing talent for body tempering had caught the elder's attention.
The one-armed elder had even taken a liking to his talent and felt a desire to nurture him.
He had helped Lin Feng temper his body,
enabling him to cultivate Iron Shirt to the third layer. His Martial Arts Talent was astonishing as well.
The one-armed elder had tested him back then, and learned just how terrifying Lin Feng's physical strength was.
At the time, he had been certain that Lin Feng would make a stunning impression in the assessment!
Now Lin Feng had come with Captain Chen.
That meant he had taken first place in this assessment!
The one-armed elder wasn't particularly surprised.
After all, he had learned before anyone else just how terrifying Lin Feng's physical defense was!
Captain Chen spoke respectfully. "Elder Han, a dark horse appeared in this assessment!"
"His name is Lin Feng. He's that dark horse!"
"At the Body Tempering Seventh Level, he lasted longer in the Bronze Man Formation than Jiang Deyun, who was at the Houtian Second Level!"
The one-armed elder nodded slightly. He had expected this, so there was nothing to be surprised about.
Captain Chen, on the other hand, felt a brief jolt in his heart. As expected, Elder Han was a figure on the same level as the Colonel.
It was difficult to make such a great person show even the slightest ripple of emotion!
The one-armed elder looked at Lin Feng, his eyes flickering. "Young friend, we meet again."
"Come, follow me to the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion and choose your reward!"
Only captains and those of higher rank could enter the third floor.
In the entire Demon Suppression Division, very few were allowed to enter!
The three of them entered the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion.
Compared with the second and first floors, the third floor was much smaller.
After all, the martial arts manuals kept on the third floor were all Third-Grade!
Throughout Wancheng City, Third-Grade Martial Arts were already considered precious treasures.
The Four Great Families and Black Tiger Martial Arts School all treated them as treasures of their clans.
They were highly valued in the Demon Suppression Division as well.
Lin Feng glanced around.
There were only a little over a hundred martial arts manuals on the third floor in total.
The one-armed elder beside him asked, "Have you decided what kind of martial art you want? A Third-Grade body-tempering martial art? With your comprehension, you could master it quickly, perhaps even reach Great Success!"
Lin Feng fell into thought.
There was no need for another body-tempering martial art.
His Iron Shirt could continue to advance.
It was only a matter of time.
Learning another body-tempering martial art wouldn't mean much.
Besides, when it came down to it,
a Third-Grade body-tempering martial art might not compare to his current Iron Shirt!
After all, he had already cultivated Iron Shirt to the fourth layer, the Averting Evil realm.
After thinking it over, Lin Feng realized what he currently lacked was close-combat strength.
At long range, he could use a bow and arrow, shooting an arrow that pierced the stars.
But at close range, although Lin Feng had a body-tempering martial art like Iron Shirt, with its astonishing defensive power,
his offensive strength was lacking.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind. Lin Feng looked up at the one-armed elder. "This subordinate would like a palm technique!"
For him, a powerful palm technique would let him defend himself when a formidable enemy closed in.
Combined with his Iron Shirt, it would make Lin Feng terrifying even in close combat!
Lin Feng would eliminate the weaknesses of an archer one by one.
"A palm technique?"
The one-armed elder was taken aback. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to ask for one.
He had wanted to advise against it, but after a moment's thought, he nodded.
Then the one-armed elder turned toward a nearby shelf.
His gaze swept across it like lightning.
He took a martial arts manual from the shelf and handed it to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng looked at it. The manual bore three striking characters: Bone Corroding Seven Kill Palm.
"This martial art suits you. The stronger the practitioner's body, the greater its power!"
Lin Feng took it and glanced over the manual.
Immediately, Bone Corroding Seven Kill Palm appeared among the skills on his Status Panel.
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