Chapter 640: Chapter 367: Return to Mountain Gate, Transcendence Agreement
Swoosh!!
The blue sky and white clouds left streaks of air, as the sunset slanted down.
Green field, low hills.
Several flying cars and flying devices landed, with dozens and hundreds of figures standing outside the Flame Tiger Mountain Gate.
Some were people from various martial arts sects in long robes, while others were key figures from the political and business sectors of Feng Province.
"Master Li, congratulations."
"Indeed, I heard Master Chen won the world fighting championship, defeating several Extreme Realm fighters, and has become the strongest martial artist."
"Being fellow South Jiang people with Master Chen, it’s truly an honor for us."
Voices of conversation echoed in the crowd, as someone congratulated Li Tong with clasped hands.
The pavilion buildings, once damaged by an attack from the Church of the Dead, were finally fully restored.
"Thank you, everyone."
Li Tong, with a face full of joy, responded with a smile, accompanied by the Giant Elephant Master and others by his side.
They had remained in Nanjiang, not leaving for a long time.
Upon learning of Chen Feng’s return, they came to the mountain gate with their disciples to wait.
"Incredible, I heard Master Chen defeated the majority of the Twelve Main Positions in the Star Palace."
"The Divine Martial Alliance Leader should be dead, right?"
"Not sure, maybe."
The Flying Eagle, Jing Liu, and Giant Elephant, three Grandmasters whispered among themselves, their eyes discreetly scanning the line of True Inheritors, each with curiosity and anticipation on their faces.
Lately, there was another breakthrough to the True Intent Level in the Flame Tiger Sect, it was the former Fifth True Inheritor, Zhao Jushan.
From Grandmaster to True Intent, such successive breakthroughs in a short time.
Naturally, thinking about the rumored advanced martial arts true skills created by Master Chen, their hearts couldn’t help but burn with enthusiasm.
Perhaps this is a path as promising as the New Martial?
The thought passed, and before they could converse further.
"He’s here!!"
"He’s back!!"
Exclamations of surprise echoed one after another, Li Tong stopped his conversation with several councilmen and directors, and the Giant Elephant Master and others raised their heads, following the direction pointed by Cao Tong.
Swoosh!!
Two gray-black flying devices broke through the red clouds, slowly arriving.
The red maple leaf emblem came into view, and the previously noisy sounds gradually faded, leaving only the hum of the approaching airwave.
"Senior Brother..."
Zhao Tingxiao stood by the window, hesitant to speak, the curiosity from earlier about the transformation long gone.
When Yang Wudi and the others declared entry, he had already learned about Li Chenye from Chen Feng.
"Master is getting old, this..."
"I will tell him."
Chen Feng said calmly, cutting off his worry.
No need to hide, he believed his master could handle the truth.
Zhao Tingxiao opened his mouth slightly, in the end, he said nothing more, merely nodding as he stood behind him.
"Is this Chen’s martial arts sect."
In the other flying device, Selin, wearing a black jacket, looked on with curiosity, her sniper cannon temporarily stored by the military, unable to bring it along.
"Flame Tiger Sect..."
Yang Wudi, for once, did not light a cigarette, his hands in his overcoat pockets, merely standing by the window watching the crowd welcoming them at the mountain gate below.
When he was still a Grandmaster, he had also been to Yun Gang.
At that time, he had already noticed that the Flame Tiger Master was nearing the end of his lifespan and assumed this sect would soon decline and perish.
But never expected someone would shoulder the decline and rise against the tide.
In a trance, the flying devices finally descended, arriving in front of the Flame Tiger Mountain Gate’s open space.
Dust flew, weeds in the cracks of the bricks swayed with the wind.
Different thoughts crossed people’s minds, but at this moment, all eyes were focused.
Grr! Clang!
The cabin door opened, and the young man in a black windbreaker was the first to step forward.
In an instant,
"Senior Brother!"
"Congratulations, Senior Brother!!"
The numerous disciples of the Flame Tiger Sect excitedly spoke, Cao Tong grinned as he coordinated.
The crowd on both sides cheered, then parted like a tide.
"Councilman Chen!"
"Councilman Chen, you’re hard-working!"
"Master Chen, congratulations, congratulations!"
Martial arts world elders, association council members, and company directors quickly stepped forward to assert their presence and extend their congratulations.
Some were even more informed, knowing about the chaos in the Nido Palace.
Their expressions grew even more respectful, and the sound of congratulations continuously echoed until Chen Feng reached the main gate.
"Master."
"You’ve worked hard."
Li Tong said with a smile, his face full of pride.
After breaking through to Grandmaster, his complexion improved significantly.
The wrinkles on his face faded a lot, making him look around forty years old.
Seeing this, Chen Feng was silent for a moment, suddenly feeling a twinge of reluctance.
"What’s wrong?"
Li Tong sensitively noticed something off in his gaze and asked, puzzled.
"Nothing."
Shaking his head, with too many people around, Chen Feng decided not to tell him the truth now.
He then nodded slightly towards the Giant Elephant Master and others, as footsteps gradually approached from behind.
"Yang, Yang Wudi?"
The Whale Flow Master exclaimed in surprise, immediately recognizing the man in the brown trench coat.
They were both from the same era, having had a few interactions in their youth.
It could be said that no one present was more familiar with him.
"Zhen Yuanhai.... I didn’t expect, you’re old too."
A burning cigarette appeared in Yang Wudi’s mouth at some point, his calm tone harmless yet left the Whale Flow Master dumbstruck.
"Old.... yes."
He chuckled bitterly, shaking his head, even though dressed in a blue-patterned brocade gown, he couldn’t hide his haggardness at that moment.
His hair was completely grey, his face seemed like an elderly man in his sixties.
In contrast, the other had thick black hair and looked like a man in his forties, as if forever frozen at the peak age.
Standing together now, it’s hard for anyone to imagine they were close in age, merely a year apart.
"Yang, who is he?"
Selin asked curiously, her short brown hair and brown eyes making her stand out, instantly revealing that she wasn’t from the Chi Country.
"An old friend."
Yang Wudi replied casually, then introduced the two of them.
Selin nodded and finally walked over to Li Tong, extending her hand proactively.
"Hello, Master Li."
"I’m Selin, a friend of Chen."
She was very familiar, wanting to bridge the gap between them.
Chen Feng was already used to her ways and nodded at Li Tong, as a form of introduction.
After a couple of casual words, the group quickly entered the building of the sect.
The reception hall was furnished with many pear wood chairs; most people were only there to make appearances and soon left of their own accord.
A few were guided by the True Inheritors to settle down.
In the end, only a few Grandmasters, along with Yang Wudi and a few Extreme Realm seniors, remained seated.
"I know you’re curious and have thoughts."
Without waiting for them to ask, Chen Feng already saw their curiosity about the Transcendence Method.
"Seven days."
Looking around at everyone, he promised seriously.
"In seven days, I will be willing to tell all Martial Artists at the Flame Tiger Sect about the Transcendence Method to break the human limits."
"No matter who you are or what questions you have, you can ask then."
As his words landed, Yang Wudi and the others’ expressions were shaken.
Exchanging glances, no one refuted, and they finally nodded, barely suppressing their curiosity.
In the end, the few were led away by the True Inheritors, temporarily staying within the Flame Tiger Sect.
The initial noise and bustle dwindled significantly, leaving only Chen Feng and Li Tong in a brief silence.
"I’ve already looked through the True Skills you left."
"As expected, they are profound with remarkable effects, but the Entry-level requirements seem quite high, demanding a significant root bone."
Li Tong spoke proactively, expressing that he had already attempted to cultivate the Thunder Technique, barely reaching the first level.
Additionally, he asked whether it could be shared with other core members of the sect based on contributions to the Mountain Gate.
"Of course."
Chen Feng nodded, understanding his master’s intent.
This was a True Skill he provided; without his true consent, no one dared to cultivate or teach it.
The purpose of sharing these essentials was to enhance the strength of the Flame Tiger Sect, benefiting himself in return, so he naturally wouldn’t overly restrict them.
"That’s good."
Li Tong breathed a sigh of relief and then mentioned another matter.
"During the days you were in Nido, something happened in Nanjiang."
"Oh?"
Chen Feng was surprised, noticing Li Tong’s serious expression.
"Chi Bo Energy initiated a large martial arts collaborative research conference a few days ago, inviting many martial arts sects, including our Flame Tiger Sect."
"They hope to collaborate with martial artists from various sects, mainly by extracting some blood for data testing and so on... In exchange, they offer some money or certain precious resources..."
Li Tong described the scene of the research and mentioned that Director Han Mingchuan personally showed up.
Hearing this, Chen Feng frowned, recalling when Secretary Liu had invited him to something related before.
He had felt something unusual then, suspecting it was about biological taboo research, so he chose to refuse.
"Some disciples in the sect were tempted, but I didn’t agree."
Li Tong said seriously, feeling that his favored disciple needed to make the final decision himself for this matter.
Moreover, he also felt there was something off about such a sudden opportunity."
"Hmm..."
Chen Feng pondered for a moment, understanding why some disciples were tempted.
Not everyone could be like him, having a panel to allocate points.
Martial Arts Training inherently required vast resources, needing money to purchase, or channels to acquire them.
And Chi Bo Energy’s reward undoubtedly hit some people’s weaknesses.
"For now, forbid any disciples from participating."
Exchanging a glance with Master Li Tong, Chen Feng made the decision.
Instinctively, he felt there was definitely something fishy about it.
He couldn’t stop people from other sects, but within the Flame Tiger Sect, he had that authority.
"Okay."
Immediately, Li Tong nodded, agreeing as well.
The two conversed for quite some time, until finally.
Creak!
The doors to the hall closed, Chen Feng stood under the eaves, lowering his arm, looking at the ancient wooden door he had closed with his own hands.
The figure inside seemed somewhat dazed and lost in thought.
He sighed softly, then turned around to see Zhao Tingxiao waiting in the courtyard.
"Senior Brother, Master he..."
"Will come through it."
Chen Feng shook his head gently, stepping forward to pat him on the shoulder.
He didn’t like lies, even if they were well-meaning.
Because some things must be told to certain people; they have their right to know.
Finally, he walked away.
Zhao Tingxiao’s face was complex behind him, the hall within eerily quiet.
Walking slowly through familiar corridors, he passed by a pond.
Chen Feng paused, turning his head to look.
A figure stood at the edge, wearing a gray robe, casting fish bait with deep eyes.
Everything became swiftly surreal, as if a past memory or a momentary illusion.
Chen Feng remembered the first time he saw Li Chenye, it was here.
At that time, he had just joined the sect, about to participate in the personal disciple assessment, while the other was the most revered Little Master Uncle of the Flame Tiger Sect.
But now...
Beware of the Evil God.
The remaining words echoed in his ears, the regretful and entranced eyes full of remorse.
With a few flickers of his gaze, Chen Feng gradually suppressed all memories.
For higher realms and greater strength, not everyone can hold on to their original intention.
So...
His gaze shifted downwards, looking at the Steel Bones section on the panel.
On the way back, Jia Ta had already sent a message through the Soul Fire.
And now.
He made his decision.