Duan Tianlang's head was once again pressed down, colliding with the life and death platform.
All the soldiers looked anxious, yet they were helpless against their general.
The general was too sentimental; even for an ordinary soldier, he would charge into battle, let alone this time when the sect was destroyed.
The divine archer Liu Canglan, who did not kneel to heaven or earth, and even when he met the Snow Moon King, his spine remained straight without a hint of bending. But now, Liu Canglan had already bowed twice.
"The sect gave me everything, and now, the sect has fallen because of me. How can I face myself with this cultivation?"
As Liu Canglan spoke, he raised his right hand, causing the crowd to feel a sharp pain in their hearts, and they all shouted in unison: "General!"
A fierce aura erupted, Liu Canglan's silver hair danced, and the soldiers' eyes turned red, staring intently at Liu Canglan. The space became deathly silent in that instant.
"Coward."
A cold voice suddenly rang out, piercing the silence and clearly reaching everyone's ears, making the crowd's gazes freeze.
Coward? If the divine archer Liu Canglan is a coward, who in this world is not a coward?
"Since the sect fell because of you, you are a千古罪人 (thousand-year sinner) of the sect. Why don't you just die and spare your cowardly life?"
Under the furious gazes of the crowd, Lin Feng spoke again, actually urging Liu Canglan to die!
"Whoosh..."
In that instant, countless auras filled with anger descended upon Lin Feng. Lin Feng felt a surge of killing intent rushing towards him.
The Red Blood Iron Cavalry, each a seasoned veteran, their hands stained with blood. When their killing intent enveloped Lin Feng, he felt as if he were in a sea of blood and bones, driving him mad. This killing intent was too intense, only a truly blood-soaked army could possess such a presence.
Lin Feng was almost suffocated, but he still stood there calmly, looking at Liu Canglan on the life and death platform.
"If you die, Duan Tianlang's goal will be achieved, and no one else will be implicated. You won't have to fear or escape anymore, and everything will be over."
Lin Feng's words deepened the crowd's anger, but Liu Canglan turned his gaze, raised his head, and looked at Lin Feng above the canyon.
"If you die, your daughter Liu Fei can marry into the Duan family and enjoy glory. You won't have to worry about her anymore."
Lin Feng's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Liu Canglan's heart. How could his daughter Liu Fei marry into the Duan family!
"If you die, perhaps the many dead of the Cloud Sea Sect can rest in peace, knowing that they died in vain and have no hope left."
Each sharp word was so shocking. Liu Canglan closed his eyes, and his hand finally slowly lowered.
Yes, if he gave up, he would be fulfilling Duan Tianlang's wishes. What about Feifei? Who will avenge the Cloud Sea Sect's destruction?
Seeing Liu Canglan's hand lower, the soldiers' gazes towards Lin Feng were no longer filled with anger but gratitude. They understood that Lin Feng was deliberately using reverse psychology to stimulate Liu Canglan, making him abandon the idea of giving up his cultivation.
Thank goodness for Lin Feng; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
However, Lin Feng's words were indeed powerful, like a sharp sword, always hitting the vital points.
"Tell your general that the Cloud Sea Sect does not blame him. North Elder was always thinking of him before he died, and the old lady has forgiven him."
Lin Feng did not look at Liu Canglan again, walked to a soldier, and whispered, then left gracefully.
After Lin Feng left, Liu Canglan opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, bringing joy to the crowd. Their general had returned.
"Pass my order: turn this canyon into a cemetery and bury the bodies of the Cloud Sea Sect here."
Liu Canglan's voice was calm as he gave the order.
"Also, from today, the Cloud Sea Sect will be sealed. Without my order, no one may enter. Those who enter forcefully will be killed without mercy."
A solemn aura filled the space, but the soldiers' faces were filled with joy, and they shouted in unison: "We obey the order."
Liu Canglan's face was expressionless as he took a step and leaped onto the canyon, his gaze looking into the distance, seemingly searching for Lin Feng's figure.
"General."
At that moment, a soldier stepped forward and came to Liu Canglan.
"What is it?" Liu Canglan asked.
"General, before that person left, he asked me to tell you that the Cloud Sea Sect does not blame you. North Elder was always thinking of you before he died, and the old lady has forgiven you."
Liu Canglan's body trembled, and he stood there in a daze.
He raised his head, looking up at the sky. This incredibly resilient man, with his determined gaze, had tears shimmering in his eyes.
"I am an unworthy disciple."
Liu Canglan took a deep breath, lowered his head, and his eyes regained their sharpness. He looked at the distant road and took a step, turning into a blur.
"Lin Feng!"
Liu Canglan had never met Lin Feng, only hearing his name from Liu Fei's narration. At that time, he wondered what kind of young man could be worth the entire Cloud Sea Sect risking their lives to save.
Now, Liu Canglan vaguely understood. Even with just a brief encounter, he only saw Lin Feng a few times, but this young man was no ordinary person.
If Lin Feng were ordinary, he could not have spoken such sharp words.
If Lin Feng were ordinary, a sixteen-year-old boy, under the killing intent of the Red Blood Iron Cavalry, could not have faced it so calmly, without any change in his gaze or expression.
If Lin Feng were ordinary, he would have chosen to stay with him for protection, given that Duan Tianlang and others wanted his life. Only by staying with him would he be the safest.
But Lin Feng did not. Even though North Elder had asked him to find Liu Canglan, after meeting Liu Canglan, he still chose to leave. Growing under someone else's protection, when would he ever have the strength to turn the world upside down?
Lin Feng knew that although the Snow Moon Imperial Family was the strongest in the Snow Moon Kingdom, in the vast Nine Heavens Continent, they were nothing. Even the title of "Emperor" of the Snow Moon Kingdom was not genuine.
True martial emperors, those who could turn the world upside down, could easily destroy a Snow Moon Kingdom with a single outburst.
Lin Feng had a long way to go.
At that moment, Lin Feng and Meng Qing were standing on a large rock, watching Liu Canglan's figure race down the mountain from the distant road.
"Let's go." Jumping off the rock, Lin Feng and Meng Qing walked down a small path, deliberately avoiding Liu Canglan.
"Do you have a lot of questions you want to ask?"
Lin Feng looked at Meng Qing and said softly.
"If you don't say, I won't ask." Meng Qing's voice was still as cold, as if her heart never wavered. Lin Feng wondered what kind of charm she would have if she smiled occasionally.
"My mother said that when a man is sad, the best way is to remain silent."
As if thinking of something, Meng Qing added, her gaze behind the veil looking at Lin Feng, as if seeking verification of her mother's words.
"Your understanding of the outside world is all from your mother?"
"Uh-huh." Meng Qing nodded.
"Did your mother say anything else about men?" Lin Feng asked again, curious about this world, which Meng Qing knew nothing about, just as he did when he first crossed over. However, he had the memories of two lifetimes, while Meng Qing's memories might only be of the Black Wind Ridge.
"My mother also said that no man is good." Meng Qing replied.
"..." Lin Feng's forehead showed a few black lines, and he looked at Meng Qing with a strange expression. This sounded so familiar. Could it be that Meng Qing's mother was hurt by love and thus secluded herself in the Black Wind Ridge?
"Those men who looked at me were indeed not good, but you... seem not so bad, not as terrible as my mother said."
Meng Qing's beautiful face moved slightly, as if she was puzzled. She was indeed curious about the outside world, which was why she followed Lin Feng out secretly.
Lin Feng smiled. Getting a compliment from a beauty was indeed a delightful thing.
"Anything else? What else did your mother tell you?"
"Many things." Meng Qing nodded, looking at Lin Feng and said, "But I won't tell you."
"..."
Snow Moon City, the capital of the Snow Moon Kingdom, vast and majestic.
This city alone was home to hundreds of millions of people, yet it did not feel crowded.
The capital of the Snow Moon Kingdom had numerous main roads, each over a hundred meters wide, capable of accommodating a hundred people walking side by side.
However, in recent days, the capital's roads were filled with pedestrians. Those riding fine horses were particularly low-key, even walking on the road, leading their mounts.
This was the capital, a place of countless strong individuals. A casual glance would reveal many people riding divine beasts, let alone fine horses.
In a few days, the Snow Moon Holy Academy would be established, recruiting talented young people from the entire Snow Moon Kingdom. Recruiting a few talented individuals from various sects would not satisfy the appetite of the Snow Moon Holy Academy.
Such a grand event naturally drew people from all over, from six-year-olds to eighteen-year-olds, all hoping to become part of the Snow Moon Holy Academy, which could potentially become the strongest force in the Snow Moon Kingdom.
At that moment, a few figures were walking on the road, drawing much attention. Among them was a woman in a fiery red dress, beautiful, with a dual aura of ice and fire.
"These people all want to become part of the Snow Moon Holy Academy, but they don't know how difficult it is to get in. Only someone with Qianqian's talent could be directly recognized by the Snow Moon Holy Academy, but how many can compare to Qianqian?"
A young man whispered, flattering the woman in the red dress, making her lips curl into a faint smile.
"I heard that Nalan Feng is in the capital and has been recognized by the Snow Moon Holy Academy. I wonder if it's true."
Lin Hong, beside Lin Qian, said, making Lin Qian's eyebrows arch. Nalan Feng, they didn't finish their match last time, did they?
Thinking of the competition in Yangzhou City, Lin Qian's mind involuntarily recalled a figure, that arrogant and unrestrained figure, once considered a waste by the Lin family and expelled from the sect.
On that day, that person gave everyone a great surprise, shocking the entire Yangzhou City.
Everyone in Yangzhou City knew the name Lin Feng.
Moreover, he took Nalan Feng as a hostage and left Yangzhou City under everyone's watchful eyes, treating the strong from the major families as if they were nothing.
"Perhaps he is already dead, now that the Cloud Sea Sect has been destroyed."
Lin Qian thought to herself, feeling a mix of emotions.
PS: The flowers in the afternoon are not strong. Please help me get a top five spot. Thank you, brothers!