Chapter 1257 - 1254: Token, Fleeting as Clouds

Leaving the valley, Luo Feng used the Sky Cloud Step and headed towards Azure Sky City.

When he arrived at Azure Sky City, the sun was high in the sky, and it was already noon. Luo Feng used a little bit of his skills and entered the city smoothly, heading straight for the Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion.

Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion!

The entire mansion was vast in size, with tall and magnificent walls. At a glance, it resembled a city within a city. Two teams of brightly armored guards stood at the entrance, their eyes were sharp like electricity, and their Jing Qi was as fierce as tigers, exuding the majesty of a King Marquis.

Coming before the Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion, Luo Feng walked directly towards the gate.

"Stop!"

As soon as he approached, a guard horizontally blocked Luo Feng with his silver spear and shouted, "This is the Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion, idlers, leave quickly."

Luo Feng clasped his fists and said, "I am here to see Cold Moon Marquis, please inform him for me."

He wished to see the Marquis!

The guard was momentarily stunned, carefully scrutinizing Luo Feng. Despite the mask he wore, his eyes were bright and full of spirit, and there was an indescribable aura about him. The guard’s tone softened a bit, "Do you have any tokens?"

"Token..."

Luo Feng did not intend to reveal his identity. After a brief thought, he beckoned with his hand, and a stone was drawn to him. His fingers were like a knife, swiftly carving on the stone.

In a moment, the prototype of the Sword Heart Heaven Jade appeared vividly.

"Please give this to Cold Moon Marquis." Luo Feng handed the stone to the guard.

The guard was about to get angry upon seeing the stone casually offered, but his expression changed suddenly when he looked at the stone.

This stone was a common cloud iron rock found around Azure Sky City, incredibly hard. It was not easy to leave a mark on it with knives or swords. Yet, the opponent effortlessly etched clear patterns onto it as if writing with his finger. This level of skill was at least that of a Martial Artist in the late Spiritual Rotation Realm!

"Wait here for a moment, I will go inside and inform him."

The guard’s tone became much more respectful, and he disappeared through the mansion’s gates.

Soon, hurried footsteps sounded, and two figures appeared at the gate. A middle-aged man, with a fair face and no beard, tall and stout, with an aura of calm authority, led them. It was none other than Cold Moon Marquis, one of the dynasty’s six great King Marquis.

The guard followed beside Cold Moon Marquis, eyeing Luo Feng with both amazement and disbelief.

Even when the King visited Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion, the Marquis had not personally greeted him. Yet this masked youth, with just a casual stone, had caused the Marquis to react so significantly and personally come to the gate to meet him! It left the guard utterly bewildered, pondering countless possibilities about Luo Feng’s identity.

"Stand back, this is a distinguished guest."

Cold Moon Marquis commanded the other guards to withdraw, approaching Luo Feng.

Luo Feng bowed, "I greet Cold Moon Marquis."

"Hehe, we are both people of martial arts; let’s not mind these worldly formalities."

Cold Moon Marquis warmly patted Luo Feng’s shoulder, noticing his mask, he understood he wished not to reveal his identity, and said, "Let’s head inside first."

"Alright."

Under the amazed glances of the guards, Luo Feng followed Cold Moon Marquis into the mansion.

"Who is this youth really, to warrant such a personal reception from the Marquis." Finally, a guard couldn’t hold back his curiosity, exclaiming in amazement.

"I don’t know. Even if the two Princes visited, the Marquis wouldn’t treat them with such importance. Perhaps he is a genius from the Holy Land."

"It’s possible."

"Today marks the last day of mourning. The Crown Prince has already surrounded the Second Prince’s mansion with the Water Cloud Army. There will be significant changes in Azure Sky City tomorrow; we don’t know whether the Crown Prince or the Second Prince will ascend the throne."

"Shush, trouble comes from the mouth, these matters are not for us to discuss, don’t speculate recklessly. Otherwise, our lives won’t be safe."

"Hmm."

The speaking guard nodded his head in silence, no longer discussing matters.

Luo Feng followed Cold Moon Marquis into a spacious hall.

Cold Moon Marquis had spiritual tea brewed, then dismissed everyone, leaving only him and Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng, you becoming the first new dragon is truly joyous and congratulatory!" Cold Moon Marquis beamed with a smile, his eyes meticulously assessing Luo Feng.

Years ago, he encountered the Holy Swordmaster at the Sword Tomb, and they traveled across the five realms together, witnessing many geniuses, seeing and learning widely.

However, learning that Luo Feng had become the first new dragon, Cold Moon Marquis was taken aback.

In the battle with Yi Tian, in just half a year, Luo Feng transformed from an unknown new Golden Palace student to the reigning first new dragon of the entire Canglang Dynasty. Such growth, even compared to the top talents of the five great realms, wasn’t much inferior.

Luo Feng smiled, directly stating his purpose, "Cold Moon Marquis, I wish to ask, is Yingkui within the mansion?"

"You’re looking for Yingkui?"

After a moment of surprise, Cold Moon Marquis replied, "I haven’t seen her for one or two months."

Luo Feng furrowed his brows slightly, "Do you know where she might have gone?"

Cold Moon Marquis shook his head, "Her actions are always unrestrained, I don’t usually intervene in her matters. Why, is there something urgent for you to find her?"

Luo Feng nodded, as Cold Moon Marquis was aware of Yingkui’s Demon Eye Clan identity, there was no need to hide, he openly said, "I have a friend from the Demon Eye Clan with her. I’m worried something might have happened to them."

Upon hearing this, Cold Moon Marquis’s expression changed slightly, and he said, "I have a Spirit Mirror here that can reach her."

As he spoke, Cold Moon Marquis took out a Spirit Mirror, and moments later, a green light shot out from the Cold Moon Marquis’s Mansion, disappearing into the sky.

After sending the Spirit Mirror, Cold Moon Marquis said to Luo Feng, "The North-South Martial Arts Conference is happening soon, you traveled a thousand miles to Azure Sky City, surely you didn’t come just specifically for Yingkui."

"That’s just one part."

Luo Feng put down his teacup and said, "I’m here for the Crown Prince."

After saying that, Luo Feng briefly recounted the grievances between the Crown Prince and him.

"Hmph, the Crown Prince actually informed the Blood Demon Sect to kill you. If the dynasty falls into his hands, it will be destroyed sooner or later!"

Cold Moon Marquis snorted deeply, his gaze resolute, and then continued, "Unfortunately, I cannot help you with this matter. Currently, all six King Marquis and twelve lords are gathered in Azure Sky City, counterbalancing each other, to prevent destroying the dynasty’s foundation. We have agreed not to interfere with the Crown Prince and Second Prince’s matters. Otherwise, if one side is affected, all are affected, the entire Azure Sky City could be destroyed."

Luo Feng nodded and said, "Royal power and wealth are like floating clouds to me. But since the Crown Prince wants to kill me, he must pay the price. I will personally take his head."

Hearing this, Cold Moon Marquis looked at Luo Feng with more admiration, laughing heartily, "Decisive in action, without dragging things out, indeed, a hero emerges from youth! Worthy of being called the first new dragon."

Luo Feng modestly replied, "Marquis exaggerates."

"It is a fact."

Cold Moon Marquis chuckled, suddenly taking out the stone carved with Sword Heart Heaven Jade, and said to Luo Feng, "Since you know Sword Heart Heaven Jade, Haitang should have told you about his background. Did he voluntarily tell you this?"

"Hmm."

Luo Feng nodded, contemplated for a moment, and then said, "He and I decided to go to the Sword Tomb next month."

"You plan to accompany him to the Sword Tomb?"

Cold Moon Marquis’s eyes flashed, showing a smile, and he asked, meaningfully, "Has he told you anything else?"

Luo Feng, puzzled asked, "Like what?"