False Core

Amid everyone's anticipation, Jiang Feng appeared.

Of those present—perhaps everyone—wanted Jiang Feng to succeed.

Yet almost no one believed Jiang Feng had what it took to refine the Heavenly Pivot Dust-Cleansing Profound Pill.

Some even seemed to be waiting to destroy him, ensuring that the Xiao Family's heritage would not fall into the hands of the Pei Family.

Xiao Yuanshan, for one!

For this, he had even gone behind Xiao Zhanting's back and invited three masters from within Crouching Dragon City.

The moment he saw Jiang Feng arrive, Xiao Zhanting's anxious heart settled halfway.

For he saw that unquestionable confidence on Jiang Feng's face.

Twenty days ago, it had been precisely this confidence of Jiang Feng's that had shaken him and led him to agree to the deal with Jiang Feng.

And now, that same confidence made him believe Jiang Feng had certainly succeeded.

"You are Jiang Feng." Xiao Yuanshan rose freely to his feet, utterly disregarding Xiao Zhanting, who sat above him.

Jiang Feng smiled faintly. "I am indeed."

"It seems that everyone gathered here is a peak Spirit Restoration Realm expert of the Xiao Family."

Xiao Yuanshan gave a muffled snort. "Hmph, not bad indeed."

"From the dense scent of a lower life-form on you, I can tell that you have ascended to our Immortal Sacred Realm less than a year ago."

"To possess your current cultivation after merely one year is truly astonishing."

"Even among you ascenders, such an achievement would place you among the very best."

"However..." Xiao Yuanshan abruptly changed his tone. "With your mere Void Refinement Realm cultivation, I truly do not believe you can refine the Heavenly Pivot Dust-Cleansing Profound Pill."

Jiang Feng looked Xiao Yuanshan over. He could sense Xiao Yuanshan's rejection of him.

Jiang Feng said nothing. At this point, whether