Chapter 1360 - 1293: Hall of Martial Gods, Ranking of Legends!

"Such arrogance!"

The State Preceptor snorted coldly in secret, saying, "Let's wait a bit longer; it's unwise to annoy him now."

No choice.

With Zhuge Shenfeng and Zhuge Mingyang both under Qin Feiyang's control, the State Preceptor, revered by many, could only swallow his pride.

"Yes."

Yan Wei responded respectfully.

Ever since the confrontation with Qin Feiyang in the first district, the State Preceptor began to give him special attention.

There was even a tendency to groom him as a confidant.

After waiting for a while longer, and seeing no sign of Qin Feiyang, the State Preceptor finally lost his patience and angrily said, "Getting too big for his boots, huh? Go and check inside!"

Yan Wei nodded and strode inside.

Quickly.

He hurriedly ran back out and said to the State Preceptor, "He's not in there."

"Not there?"

The State Preceptor paused, realizing he had waited all this time for nothing?

A flame of anger rose uncontrollably in his heart.

His eyes flashed with a murderous intent as he said in a low voice, "I can't just wait idly anymore."

Yan Wei's heart skipped a beat, asking, "Does my lord mean...?"

The State Preceptor said, "Doesn't Qin Feiyang have a few close friends in the Temple, especially that woman named Ren Wushuang? Go and capture her."

"That's not a good idea!"

"His Majesty explicitly ordered not to harm anyone associated with him for the next ten years."

Yan Wei said.

"Of course, this State Preceptor knows that, but so what? As long as His Majesty doesn't know we did it, it's fine, right?"

The State Preceptor said.

"Understood, I'll handle it discreetly."

Yan Wei smiled sinisterly, activated the teleportation portal, and left.

The State Preceptor looked at the Bright Sky Palace, sneered coldly, and also turned to leave.

...

Meanwhile.

The imperial decree spread throughout the Imperial Capital.

Without a doubt.

All the major cities were in an uproar.

No one expected the Emperor to pardon Qin Feiyang.

"Great, great!"

Treasure Pavilion.

Sun Dahai, upon receiving the news, was overjoyed.

While the Treasure Pavilion also serves the Emperor, as a businessman, his primary concern is profit.

Now that Qin Feiyang has been pardoned, it means that the Treasure Pavilion will never worry about running out of Potential Elixirs again.

Moreover, auctioning off Potential Elixirs no longer needs to be done furtively.

Some are thrilled, some are worried!

Like those who previously had conflicts with Qin Feiyang, they all wore anxious expressions.

Like Martial Marquis Qian.

In the past.

Qin Feiyang killed his son, Feng Yun, and made quite a scene at the Marquis' residence, so he has always harbored hatred toward Qin Feiyang.

This time, upon hearing Qin Feiyang returned, he contemplated petitioning the Emperor to seek justice and avenge Feng Yun.

But unexpectedly.

Before he could enter the Imperial Palace, the Emperor's pardon was issued.

This equates to shattering his hopes.

Similarly, Lin Dian's father, also a Marquis.

In the past.

Lin Dian, following the Thirteenth Prince, plotted against Qin Feiyang at the Black Dragon Pool but was ultimately counter-killed by Qin Feiyang.

Thus, Lin Dian's father also resents Qin Feiyang.

But upon hearing about the pardon, he realized that avenging Lin Dian is likely impossible.

Aside from the slim chance for revenge, what's more concerning now is that due to past grievances, Qin Feiyang's powerful comeback might provoke them.

If Qin Feiyang returned alone, with their individual strength and influence, it wouldn't be worrying.

But the key is.

This time Qin Feiyang brought back more than ten Nine-Star War Emperors, a lineup they can't even dream of matching!

Therefore.

They're all quite anxious now.

...

The Temple!

"Look, isn't that Qin Feiyang?"

"Didn't he go to the Imperial Palace?"

"I heard he once again destroyed the Golden Throne Hall."

"What?"

"Destroyed the Golden Throne Hall again? He sure has guts, won't His Majesty do something?"

"Do something?"

"Well, tell me, what can His Majesty do?"

"Could he gather the Imperial Palace's might to fight him?"

"Unrealistic; it would only lead to mutual ruin, benefiting no one."

"That's true."

"But now, what is he doing at the Temple?"

"Isn't the person beside him Lu Xingchen? Their relationship is indeed unusual."

The Temple's disciples ran out, chattering energetically.

And Qin Feiyang witnessed it all but paid no mind, silently hovering above the Temple, gazing at familiar scenes.

Memories spontaneously surfaced, as if they happened just yesterday.

"Since you left, not much has changed here, but seeing you return, those Marquis's heirs must be quite nervous now!"

Lu Xingchen laughed.

"I'm not interested in them."

Qin Feiyang responded coolly.

"Then why did you return to the Temple?"

Lu Xingchen frowned.

Qin Feiyang smiled lightly, "Just wanted to return, to see some old acquaintances."

"Old acquaintances?"

Lu Xingchen paused slightly, whispering, "Speaking of that, a few individuals come to mind."

"Who?"

Qin Feiyang asked.

Lu Xingchen said, "Didn't I tell you last time, Ling Yu, Feng Ranran, Lo Dan, Zhao Yu, mysteriously disappeared? And now, Tan Wu and Dong Zhengyang are also missing."

Qin Feiyang was startled, stopped, turned to Lu Xingchen, frowning, "When did this happen?"

"Right after you took Ren Wushuang and Master Ren away."

Lu Xingchen said.

Qin Feiyang said, "You know Ren Wushuang and Master Ren were taken by me?"

"Shen Mei told me."

Lu Xingchen said.

"Such a foolish woman..."

Qin Feiyang sighed softly, continued walking, deep in thought.

The disappearance of Tan Wu, no need to think, surely has something to do with Uncle Yuan.

But Dong Zhengyang's disappearance left him puzzled.

Back at the Sea of Reincarnation, Dong Zhengyang accompanied Ren Wushuang to see him, and he sincerely tried to persuade Dong Zhengyang to stay, but Dong Zhengyang did not remain.

At the time, he thought Dong Zhengyang didn't want to stay by his side because of their complex relationship.

But now it seems, that might not be the case.

Wait!

Could it also be related to Uncle Yuan?

Remember, Tan Wu once mentioned at the Demon Dragon Mountain Range that Uncle Yuan had been nurturing a faction for him; could Dong Zhengyang also be Uncle Yuan's target?

But it shouldn't be!

Uncle Yuan should know about the enmity between Dong Zhengyang and him.

Moreover, if Dong Zhengyang indeed sided with Uncle Yuan, why didn't he directly tell him?

That's not the case!

Dong Zhengyang's disappearance has nothing to do with Uncle Yuan.

Quickly.

Qin Feiyang then rejected his previous thoughts.

Because Dong Zhengyang knows about his relationship with Uncle Yuan, and given Dong Zhengyang's personality and pride, he would rather die than capitulate to Uncle Yuan.

"It seems this person is full of secrets."

Qin Feiyang mumbled, exhaled deeply, and asked: "Then what about Feng Wuxie, Xuening, and the twin sisters, Xueruo?"

"They're missing too."

Lu Xingchen said.

"Interesting..."

"All the folks who entered the Imperial Capital back then, except for you and me, are now missing."

"Do you think this is a coincidence?"

Qin Feiyang asked with a smile.

"Who knows?"

Lu Xingchen shrugged.

"Yeah, who knows?"

"But with this, I don't have any old friends left here."

"No need to go on, let's go back."

Qin Feiyang shook his head with a smile, activated the portal, and was about to step inside.

Lu Xingchen said: "Why go back so early? I'll take you to a place that will surely interest you."

"What place?"

Qin Feiyang asked curiously.

"The Hall of Martial Gods."

Lu Xingchen said.

"Not interested."

Qin Feiyang immediately felt uninterested upon hearing it.

Lu Xingchen smiled: "Then what about the Legendary Ranking, interested?"

"Legendary Ranking?"

Qin Feiyang frowned.

"Born in the Imperial Capital, you should know about the Legendary Ranking of the Hall of Martial Gods. Only the top ten warriors in the hall have the qualification to be on it."

"And Zhuge Mingyang is currently ranked only ninth on the Legendary Ranking."

Lu Xingchen said.

"What?"

Qin Feiyang turned his head in surprise at Lu Xingchen and said: "With Zhuge Mingyang's strength, he's only ninth? Are you sure you're not joking?"

"Do I need to joke about this?"

"Since the founding of the Great Qin Empire, countless geniuses and prodigies have emerged. Most of them are now in the Hall of Martial Gods."

"It's no exaggeration to say, if it weren't for some who disdain the ranking, Zhuge Mingyang wouldn't even qualify to be on it."

Lu Xingchen said.

"So, the Hall of Martial Gods really is a place full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers."

Qin Feiyang mumbled.

"Correct."

Lu Xingchen nodded and asked: "So, are you interested now?"

"A little."

Qin Feiyang said.

"Just a little?"

Lu Xingchen mumbled.

Buzz!

At that moment.

Qin Feiyang suddenly felt the Image Crystal Stone making a noise.

Qin Feiyang's eyes flashed as he turned to Lu Xingchen and said: "I have something to do, need to leave for a bit."

Whoosh!

Before Lu Xingchen could react, Qin Feiyang went to the ancient castle, took out the Image Crystal Stone, and Yan Wei's phantom immediately appeared.

"What's wrong?"

Qin Feiyang asked.

Yan Wei said solemnly: "The State Preceptor wants me to capture Ren Wushuang and her group."

Qin Feiyang sneered: "That old bastard is really restless, but he's going to be disappointed. Ren Wushuang is by my side now."

"I know."

"But this time, it's my best chance to get close to him."

"Think, if I truly bring Ren Wushuang to him, what would he do? Surely he'd immediately start using me."

Yan Wei said.

"That's true."

Qin Feiyang nodded, lowered his head in contemplation for a while, and then looked at Yan Wei, saying: "But I can't let Ren Wushuang take the risk."

"Wouldn't I be going back empty-handed then?"

Yan Wei frowned.

"No."

"I just thought of someone."

Qin Feiyang said, bright light flashing in his eyes.

"Who?"

Yan Wei asked.

"Shen Mei."

Qin Feiyang said.

"Her?"

"Isn't she Ren Wushuang's friend? Wouldn't Ren Wushuang blame you for this?"

Yan Wei frowned.

"I'm doing this for Shen Mei's sake."

"Because I want to test if Lu Xingchen truly likes Shen Mei."

"If he does, he'll surely find ways to rescue Shen Mei."

"And with his abilities, rescuing Shen Mei would be a breeze."

"Moreover, isn't there you too? By then, we can work from the inside and the outside, and Shen Mei won't be in danger."

Qin Feiyang said.

"So that's how it is."

Yan Wei suddenly understood, laughed, and said: "Alright, I'll go find her immediately."

"Hmm."

Qin Feiyang nodded, closed the Image Crystal Stone, then looked at Yan Nanshan, Lo Qianxue, Liu Zhi, and Wang XiaoJie.