Lu Zhongxiang wondered where Xu Feng found the courage to return to Zheguo. There were several people from Wuwei Academy who could kill him, and a moment of carelessness could lead to a pursuit.
From the incident where Xu Feng escaped by slaying a serpent, it was clear that he was not reckless; his return must have some hidden cards.
While Lu Zhongxiang was thinking, Xu Feng had already taken flight, ascending into the sky. His entire appearance began to change; first, his face became delicate and frail, then his stature shrank a few inches, and finally, his aura transformed into that of an Early Stage of Spirit Separation. By the time one looked again, he was unrecognizable.
At this moment, Xu Feng had turned into a weak scholar at the Early Stage of Spirit Separation, with no trace of his former self.
Disguising and becoming invisible were skills many cultivators could achieve, but doing so without leaving a trace was difficult. Xu Feng used the Sorrowful Technique to conceal the most challenging aspect of his cultivation level. Unless he made a move, no one would be able to discern his true strength.
If it weren't for Lu Zhongxiang witnessing it in person, he would have mistaken Xu Feng for an ordinary passerby in any other place.
Upon flying out of the Chaotic Sea, they encountered cultivators who had come out to hunt Sea Demons; there were both Spirit Separation and Yuan Ying stages among them. Some even greeted Lu Zhongxiang. After spending thirty years traveling as a disciple of the Lu family upon returning to Zheguo, he had indeed met quite a few.
Entering the Raging Sea, they saw even more cultivators, including those at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Most of these were from the new generation, and Xu Feng did not recognize any of them; naturally, no one recognized the transformed Xu Feng either.
Lu Zhongxiang whispered, "Group Leader, these people are a mixed bag; among them are members from Wuwei Academy. The entire Xuan Continent thinks you are dead, and Wuwei Academy is taking precautions just in case."
Xu Feng nodded silently. The two quickly flew out of the Raging Sea and arrived at Daming Lake. Daming Lake was closest to the open sea, and typically those entering the sea would depart from there.
After entering Minghu City, in order to reduce attention, Xu Feng and Lu Zhongxiang separated and returned to Liuxiang Kingdom one after another.
Nearly three hundred years had passed, and Minghu City had become much more prosperous. Originally managed by the Xu Yue families, Minghu City gained fame overnight when Xu Feng represented the Xu family in challenging Wuwei Academy and killed Jueqingzi.
Under the protection of Pingdao Sect, the Xu family developed peacefully for two hundred years. Shaoyang Mountain produced two more Great Achievement Stage Cultivators, allowing them to push Mu Jianlin aside with their five Great Perfection Stage strengths and become the new Celestial Path Tenth.
Xu Feng's death at the hands of Wuwei Academy did not affect his status within the Xu family. The Xu family unified Minghu City and erected a statue of Xu Feng in the very center of Minghu City.
The statue had two large wings, holding the Butcher's Blade, standing on the Nuhai Wave, its body in a bow stance, just like Xu Feng when he used Shadow Step to circle behind Jueqingzi and cut off Jueqingzi's head.
There were low-level cultivators coming from all directions to pay their respects to Xu Feng's statue, inquiring about Xu Feng's deeds to encourage themselves and motivate others.
A four-year-old boy brought his crying little sister to the statue.
"Sister, stop crying. When I grow up, I will definitely defeat Li Lianjie and avenge you."
"Brother, Li Lianjie's uncle's grandson's third aunt's brother-in-law is from Wuwei Academy. You can't beat him."
"Who says I can't? Didn't Grandpa Xu Feng kill Jueqingzi? I can do it too!"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you? I'm not three years old."
Nearby, a Xu Family Disciple responsible for guarding the statue was laughing so hard that tears almost came out.
Xu Feng couldn't help but smile as well, surprised by the impact he still had.
Xu Feng did not enter the Xu family compound; he took a distant glance and left.
At a teahouse, Xu Ruchu felt an emptiness in her heart. She turned her head to look in the direction where Xu Feng had disappeared and sighed.
Xu Feng followed his usual route through the Teleportation Array to Xibai City. Xibai City had a Teleportation Array directly leading to Bailu Mountain, but Xu Feng did not dare to use it. Instead, he plunged into the jungle, choosing to return to Liuxiang Kingdom through a secret path in the Beast Wasteland.
The purpose of this was naturally to avoid drawing attention. If he used the Teleportation Array directly to Bailu Mountain, even a blind person would know something was wrong.
Xu Feng suppressed his cultivation at the Great Perfection Stage with the Sorrowful Technique, attracting many drooling beasts. The beasts were eager to pounce, but as they approached, their instincts immediately sensed danger, causing them to retreat.
Thus, Xu Feng returned to the Liuxiang Kingdom along the secret path he had previously traveled.
After three hundred years, the overall strength of the cultivators in Liuxiang Kingdom had significantly improved, matching the cultivation environment of Zheguo perfectly, with magical artifacts circulating and culture unified.
Here, Xu Feng, who was listed as a target by Wuwei Academy, remained a god-like figure. The pursuit by Wuwei Academy not only failed to dampen the fighting spirit of the people of Liuxiang but also elevated Xu Feng's image to new heights.
In this place, Xu Feng was a hero, a fighter against tyranny.
Xu Feng returned to the long-lost Bailu Mountain. After three hundred years apart, while the number of disciples at Bailu Mountain had not increased, each one was an elite. Except for some miscellaneous Refining Qi disciples, all Outer Sect disciples were above the Foundation Establishment stage.
Due to continuous pressure from Wuwei Academy over the years, Gao Jingsong had stopped recruiting Outer Sect disciples. After the last batch successfully established their foundations, there had been no more Outer Sect disciples from Koukou Group, maintaining a number around eight hundred.
Xu Feng chose to fly into Bailu Mountain during the busy morning hours when there were many people. Two other cultivators also arrived at Bailu Mountain whom Xu Feng did not recognize.
"May I ask how to address you, senior?" asked the disciple who was receiving them, turning his gaze toward Xu Feng.
"I am Haifeng Jushi. I have been overseas for many years and would like to visit Master Gao Qunzh," he replied.
"Please wait a moment," said the disciple as he turned and went inside.
After a short while, a Divine Separation Stage disciple came out to lead the three into the inner courtyard's reception hall. Then Lu Zhongxiang appeared and took Xu Feng aside.
The terrain of Bailu Mountain had not changed much, and Xu Feng was naturally very familiar with it. He quickly arrived at the back mountain where disciples were cleared away; Gao Jingsong was already waiting there.
Gao Jingsong's eyes were red, clearly indicating that Lu Zhongxiang had informed him of Xu Feng's identity in advance.
“Group Leader, I didn't expect you to... It's good that you're back.”
“Hmm.” Xu Feng led the two into the secret chamber of the forbidden area, a place where he practiced and discussed important matters.
“Where is Yi Jiuzhou?” Xu Feng had not seen Yi Jiuzhou when he left, and still hadn't seen him upon returning.
“Yi Jiuzhou is still in seclusion; we have no idea when he will come out.”
Xu Feng felt a slight disappointment but also nodded inwardly. Yi Jiuzhou was a martial arts enthusiast, wholeheartedly pursuing martial skills. With dedication, he would eventually achieve success. Currently, Yi Jiuzhou was the second strongest expert in Liuxiang Kingdom, just behind Xu Feng.
After Xu Feng escaped, Yi Jiuzhou emerged from seclusion and defeated Wu Wei's “Three Types” with astonishing swordsmanship and strength.
Xu Feng was determined to get Yi Jiuzhou a Golden Dao Artifact.
With one Vice Leader in seclusion and another captured, and one Guardian hiding in the wilderness while another concealed in Redwood City, Xu Feng could only discuss Koukou Group's affairs with Gao Jingsong and Lu Zhongxiang.
That night, Gao Jingsong summarized the key points of Three Hundred Years' visit to Zheguo and Liuxiang Kingdom for Xu Feng. His perspective was different from Lu Zhongxiang's, delving deeper into the issues, which Xu Feng noted carefully.
Secondly, Xu Feng left Bailu Mountain under everyone's gaze. Bailu Mountain continued its operations as usual, as if nothing had happened.
Koukou Group now had two publicly acknowledged Great Achievement Stage Cultivators: the Expert Yi Jiuzhou and the recently joined Lu Zhongxiang.
With these two Great Achievement experts stationed there, along with Formation Master Han Lei and Island Master Zeng An secretly supporting them, unless Wuwei Academy deployed Gun King, no one could touch Koukou Group.
Xu Feng entered Beast Wasteland again and arrived at Water Curtain Cave after several hours.
“Human! How did you get in here? Do you want to die?” The guarding beast had already upgraded to Transformation Period.
Xu Feng's eyes flashed as he issued a command with the Sorrowful Technique, causing the beast to instantly show delight.
"So it's the Deputy Cave Master who has returned. No wonder you look so familiar; most people aren't this handsome," the beast with a sharp mouth and monkey-like features flattered.
Xu Feng smiled, "Where is A Qi?"
The beast replied, "Deputy Cave Master, you have been away for so long that many things have happened that you don't know about. The Cave Master killed the Gorilla King two hundred years ago and took over the Red Flower Forest. Now, the Cave has moved to the Red Flower Forest, and it only returns here when the Cave Master is cultivating."
"Take me to the Red Flower Forest."
After A Qi was promoted to Royal Beast, its territory expanded significantly, covering a vast area of one hundred thousand miles. After killing the Gorilla King, it consumed its territory and currently manages at least three hundred thousand miles of Beast Wasteland.
The Red Flower Forest is located about two hundred thousand miles within the Beast Wasteland, filled with blooming red flowers, and even the trees are red. This place not only has abundant Spiritual Energy but also produces a type of red fruit that the Gorilla King loved to eat.
"Great King, the Deputy Cave Master has returned!"
A Qi was lying on a hammock between two trees, twisting a bunch of grape-like fruits in its hands, stuffing them into its mouth while occasionally spitting out a few seeds. A clever-looking Transforming Beast gently rocked the hammock as A Qi swayed in the sky...
When did this Birdman learn to enjoy life like this? Xu Feng transformed back to his original appearance and walked over.
A Qi jumped down from the hammock and looked at Xu Feng, saying, "You haven't come for three hundred years; I thought you were dead. How come you're still alive?"
Xu Feng retorted, "Don't worry; I won't die even if you do."
The Red Flower Forest was heavily guarded, with Transformation Stage Beasts everywhere.
A Qi's strength after being promoted to royal level was terrifyingly powerful, far surpassing that of Serpent Beauty or Great White Shark; it truly lived up to being a descendant of the Vermilion Bird.
A Qi led Xu Feng into a temporary stone cave. The cave was semi-open, only about ten meters wide, with a flat stone table and a few stone stools placed inside.
A demon approached with drinks, pouring two cups before stepping aside.
This was the extremely precious Monkey Wine, brewed from hundreds of Spirit Fruits collected from the mountains using a special method by monkey troops. Each cup contained immense spiritual energy and extraordinary medicinal properties, making it a rare treasure for healing and cultivation.
After A Qi took control, he captured a group of monkeys specifically to brew wine, and life had been quite enjoyable since then.
Xu Feng stopped after drinking three cups in a row, causing A Qi to furrow his brows.
"Can you be a bit more refined? Humans really lack manners."
Xu Feng: "……"
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