“Xuan Lao, what do you think?” In the quiet of the night, Ye Feng found it hard to fall asleep. Lying on the wooden bed in his room, he called out to Xuan Lao in his mind.
Xuan Lao's response came quickly. It seemed that no matter how silent this guy usually was, he would always pop up to offer guidance whenever Ye Feng had doubts.
“This child, if it were a few years ago, his achievements would not be inferior to yours. Unfortunately, his body has experienced some strange conditions in recent years, leading to a significant decline in strength. Otherwise, with his potential, he might have truly become the youngest Divine Martial Realm expert in the Divine Martial Continent!”
The information left Ye Feng utterly astonished. In his perception, Huang Tian was indeed at the early stage of Xuanwu Realm. However, this perception gave him some special feelings that he couldn't articulate until Xuan Lao spoke those words!
“No wonder I felt that his aura was terrifyingly restrained. Perhaps, as you said, Xuan Lao, he was once a top expert but has become what he is now due to an accident!” Ye Feng reflected, thinking that if Huang Tian had not encountered any issues, it probably wouldn't have been his turn to talk so freely here today!
“Hmph! The path of cultivation is often difficult to explain. There are many cases of failure at the last moment that make one sigh in regret over unparalleled experts. Kid, let me give you a piece of advice: sometimes the process is not important; what matters is what kind of results you can achieve!”
As soon as those words were spoken, Ye Feng shuddered all over and fell into unprecedented silence. He couldn't say anything out loud, but thoughts began to swirl in his mind. No matter how arduous the process, it cannot resist a joke played by fate. Even if one moment they are at their peak, the next they may be in decline; many things are truly hard to predict!
Wasn't he just a grand joke played by fate? A person who died in his past life was reborn in this era, transforming from the former Waste Material Ye Feng into an extraordinary genius shining brightly today. It could only be said that fate plays tricks on people!
“I understand now, Xuan Lao. To walk further on the path of a martial artist does not depend on how much sweat you shed but rather on following the natural order. Often, someone who has practiced diligently for ten years may not be as enlightened as a fool who suddenly understands after just ten seconds!”
“Hahaha! Good kid, well understood! With your talent and my assistance, this Divine Martial Continent is merely your starting point; your journey will be longer than you imagine!” Xuan Lao laughed heartily, sounding bold and invigorating!
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Ye Feng collected his thoughts and sensed that it was Xie Tianyu. He immediately called out, “Come in!”
Xie Tianyu entered promptly and upon seeing Ye Feng, immediately put on a sincere smile and bowed awkwardly. This left Ye Feng momentarily stunned! Not understanding why he did this, he finally said, “I really didn't expect you to come and help us like this; I truly appreciate it!”
It turned out this guy was here to express gratitude. Listening made Ye Feng want to laugh; perhaps Huang Tian hadn't shared deeper reasons with these subordinates; otherwise they would know it was purely mutual benefit! Of course, since they hadn't made it clear, he wasn't foolish enough to reveal everything!
Seeing Xie Tianyu's awkward demeanor, Ye Feng couldn't help but say, “If you consider me a friend, there's no need to be so polite. To be honest, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't even be involved in this matter!”
This wasn't meant as blame; however, it sounded somewhat off to Xie Tianyu. He scratched his head as if unsure what to say next until Ye Feng helped him out again with a smile: “Alright then, let's save the pleasantries for after we succeed. For now, you should go get some rest!”
After being dismissed politely, Xie Tianyu seemed reluctant to stay any longer. However, since he had come so abruptly, it seemed he had some special news!
After cautiously checking outside to ensure no one was eavesdropping, Xie Tianyu hurriedly leaned closer to Ye Feng, speaking in a barely audible voice: “You need to be careful of that strategist. No matter how perfect his plans are, we must keep our guard up ourselves; these are the words from the seer I was told to pass on to you!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng froze momentarily. Confusion flashed in his eyes as he wondered what game this was? Could it be that the strategist wasn't one of their own?
Xie Tianyu clearly anticipated Ye Feng's expression and continued in a low voice, "It's not convenient to say too much right now. Just know that your life is your own, and actions can be changed at any moment. Don't be too rigid; in critical moments, you must adapt. That's all I have to say. Take care!"
After saying this, Xie Tianyu didn't give Ye Feng a chance to ask questions and swiftly left the room.
Ye Feng was left alone in the room, feeling completely disoriented. However, Xuan Lao's voice echoed in his mind again: "It seems that this team is not as united as you think. That strategist might have other intentions. The master knows this but hasn't exposed it; he sent this kid to remind you, which means he considers you one of his own."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng began to understand something. It seemed that the Envoy Group might have spies among them; he just didn't know if it was that strategist.
"Alright, it looks like I've been thinking too simply. I'm really not good at these scheming matters..." Ye Feng sighed deeply. He hadn't expected such a situation to arise. Fortunately, Xie Tianyu had warned him; otherwise, he could have been deceived by that seemingly friendly strategist during this operation and remained oblivious to it, which would have been quite unfair!
"Don't think too much about it. What you need to do next is follow what that kid told you. Remember, your life is your own; don't be foolish! Tomorrow's audience is just the first test for you!" Xuan Lao continued speaking, but Ye Feng couldn't calm his heart...
After a while, once he had sorted out his thoughts, Ye Feng took a deep breath and revealed his usual smile as he murmured, "I understand now, Xuan Lao. No matter what happens, I won't let myself fall! Such things were discovered in my past life; in this life, I, Ye Feng, will never fall again!"
Xuan Lao didn't quite grasp what this guy was mumbling about; he only felt that the kid had changed somewhat. By the time he wanted to say something else, Ye Feng had already drifted off into a light sleep... After weighing it several times, he ultimately decided not to disturb him. Xuan Lao knew best that the kid had truly been exhausted these days!
"Get a good night's sleep. After tomorrow, you'll find that you're very close to the top of this world. This means that before long, you'll be able to step onto the peak of the Divine Martial Continent. At that time, all you need to do is look up at the sky and you'll discover a different world!"
...In his dreams, Ye Feng was unaware if he heard Xuan Lao's final words. When he opened his eyes again, the sky was already brightening with the morning light. Lian'er was the first to knock on his door, bringing him toiletries along with some strange items!
After washing his face briefly, Ye Feng noticed something resembling dirt on the table. Upon closer inspection and sniffing it carefully, he detected an unpleasant odor and couldn't help but frown. Meanwhile, Lian'er explained attentively: "For the next few days, you'll need to act according to our forged identities. Therefore, this disguise will take longer and requires a complete adjustment of your facial features!"
Ye Feng was taken aback and thought they wouldn't actually be applying that dirty mud on his face? Sure enough, Lian'er intended to do just that, which made him frown even more. Although he wasn't as handsome as Huang Tian, he still considered himself a charming young man.
The thought of applying that foul-smelling mud on his face was unbearable for anyone; if it were just for a moment it might be fine, but knowing he'd have to change his face into someone else made Ye Feng feel like it wouldn't be as easy as he'd imagined!
"Lian'er, is there another way to disguise myself? Don't you guys in the Unity Clan have any illusions or similar techniques?" Ye Feng asked hopefully.
However, Lian'er rolled her eyes at him and said directly: "Illusions won't fool those hidden experts of the empire. Do you want to be seen through at first glance? Then get executed on the spot?"
"Uh..." After hearing her words, Ye Feng lost all arguments; compared to the danger of exposure, he'd rather endure this for a while!
Once Lian'er had worked up a sweat helping Ye Feng apply all the mud on his face, his appearance had fundamentally changed—his youthful features were completely unrecognizable. After finishing up, he bore a stern face resembling that of an adult!
If one does not carefully observe his eyes, and it must be someone who is extremely familiar with Ye Feng, they would never recognize the completely transformed young man in the mirror—it's the youthful face of Ye Feng!
"Alright! From now on, you are no longer Ye Feng of the Sky Abyss Empire, but a member of our Qin Yuan Empire's Envoy Group, Feng Ye!"
"Feng Ye?" Ye Feng murmured to himself, looking at the unfamiliar face in the mirror. Suddenly, he broke into a silly smile. At that moment, Xie Tianyu and others walked into the room. They looked around and couldn't spot any flaws in Ye Feng's disguise, all showing expressions of relief.
Huang Tian walked straight up to him, smiled slightly, revealing the endless charm of a handsome man, and said, "Now that everything is ready, we can set off! I believe there is already a welcoming party on the other side!"
The person known as Feng Ye nodded, suddenly standing up with a determined look in his eyes as he walked toward the door. The others were momentarily stunned but silently followed behind him. Seeing Ye Feng so serious, Huang Tian rarely reined in his usual smile, a hint of brilliance flashing in his beautiful eyes!
Ning Cang City... what awaits this group over there? Perhaps no one cares more than him. Of course, he is not worried about his own danger; for him, after a night of contemplation, that shocking plan has long become a grand game!
As a crucial manipulator in this game, Huang Tian is about to welcome a new tomorrow!
"Your Majesty Tianyuan, Alfalfa Princess, it's my first visit to you; how will you treat me? I am quite looking forward to it..."
Soon, at the eighty-mile town entrance, this seemingly unremarkable Envoy Group, each wearing veils, set off toward the central hub of the Sky Abyss Empire!
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