Martial Arts Overlord

Early in the morning, just after Luo Feng finished his training, Elder Hai personally came to find him.

"Invite me to attend the Crown Prince’s ascension ceremony?"

Upon hearing Elder Hai’s explanation, Luo Feng raised an eyebrow.

Elder Hai nodded and smiled, "You are now the Hidden Dragon Marquis among the six Great Marquis, and a benefactor of His Highness. Naturally, you cannot be absent."

Luo Feng shook his head and refused, "I’m not used to such occasions. Elder Hai, please apologize to His Highness for me. I will congratulate him in the future."

Without thinking, Luo Feng knew that if he appeared, he would be caught up in yesterday’s troubles again.

"This..."

Elder Hai hesitated for a moment, glancing at Luo Feng, "This time, several nearby dynasties have sent people to attend the ascension ceremony. The princesses from the Dali Dynasty, Frost Wind Dynasty, and Yunlan Dynasty will all be present. These princesses are enchanting beauties, and some are very interested in you. His Highness intends for you to meet them, perhaps it could be a good match..."

Luo Feng smiled faintly, without commenting.

Elder Hai initially thought to use the princesses as an excuse to persuade Luo Feng to attend the ascension ceremony, but seeing Luo Feng’s look, he realized it was useless, sighed helplessly, "These princesses are admired by many, yet you... I really have no way with you."

Shaking his head, Elder Hai continued, "Alright, I will inform His Highness."

Luo Feng smiled and said, "Thank you."

"Luo Feng, the rewards His Highness commanded to be prepared are ready. They include a set of Earth-grade lower-rank cultivation techniques, eight million second-grade Yuan Stones, ten fourth-grade Spirit Weapons, and ten songstresses from Out Cloud Country which I’ll send over shortly. These ten songstresses come from the three major dance institutions of Out Cloud Country, trained in song and dance since childhood. They certainly won’t disappoint you," Elder Hai said with a smile.

"No need."

After thinking for a moment, Luo Feng shook his head and said, "Elder Hai, I will return to Linglong Hall shortly to participate in the North-South Martial Arts Conference. Please send these rewards to Panlong City."

He currently does not lack Yuan Stones. The Earth-grade lower-rank cultivation techniques and fourth-grade Spirit Weapons are not of much use, and he cannot take the ten songstresses back to Linglong Hall.

After a brief silence, Elder Hai nodded, "Alright. After the ascension ceremony, I will personally make a trip to Panlong City."

"Thanks for the trouble."

"Haha, you are now the Hidden Dragon Marquis among the six Great Marquis, this is my duty."

Elder Hai chuckled and bid farewell, "The ascension ceremony is about to start, so I should take my leave. Today Azure Sky City will be very lively, you can go out and have a look."

"Hmm."

Luo Feng nodded, as he had intended to do so.

In cultivating, one should guard against arrogance and impatience. Being overly hasty can negatively impact a martial artist’s mental state and intent realm, making training counterproductive, which is not a good thing.

After washing up, Luo Feng changed into casual clothes and walked out.

Just as he exited the courtyard gate, Luo Feng saw Jiang Fengfeng.

Thinking of the incident with His Highness gifting a sword last night, Luo Feng laughed, "Jiang Fengfeng, I heard you gave His Highness a cold shoulder yesterday."

Jiang Fengfeng’s slender fingers brushed over the silver sword at her waist, exuding a sharp aura hidden beneath, with a tone of slight arrogance, she said:

"For a sword maker, intention is more important than form. Therefore, the top swordsmiths are all extraordinary swordsmen who have comprehended Sword Intent, able to integrate Sword Intent into the blade, rendering the sharpness formless — only then is it a sword. That fifth-grade treasured sword has excellent material but lacks crucial spiritual will, only slightly sharper than mundane iron, not a true sword, far inferior to my Silver Ling Sword."

Luo Feng nodded silently; Jiang Fengfeng’s insight into the sword was indeed profound. No wonder she looked down on that fifth-grade Spirit Weapon.

However, ordinary people don’t compare with Sword Tomb disciples, all of whom are geniuses in comprehending Sword Intent. Seeking even a common Spirit Weapon is very difficult, how could they care about the level of quality, incomparable between them.

"You’re not going to watch the ascension ceremony, where are you planning to go?" Luo Feng asked.

Jiang Fengfeng slightly curled her red lips, dismissively said, "Only those who seek power focus on royal authority. I have no ambitions for power, why care for royal matters? It’s my first time in Azure Sky City, I plan to explore."

"I’m headed out too, let’s go together," Luo Feng said with a smile.

"You’re not attending the ascension ceremony?"

Jiang Fengfeng raised her Daimei sharply and immediately, thinking of something, nodded and said, "Okay!"

The two walked towards the exit of the Crown Prince’s mansion, along the way, they encountered several maids and guards of the Crown Prince’s mansion. Upon seeing them, everyone greeted them with utmost respect in both words and manner.

Everyone was well aware that the Crown Prince’s mansion was spared disaster in yesterday’s battle entirely due to Luo Feng and Jiang Fengfeng’s efforts. Otherwise, with the Crown Prince defeated, given the Crown Prince’s narrow-minded and ruthless nature, not only would his relatives be affected, but the guards and maids within the mansion likely wouldn’t have met a good end.

Passing through a shaded path, Luo Feng and Jiang Fengfeng crossed a winding wooden bridge. The tall gate of the Crown Prince’s mansion came into view.

The front courtyard of the Crown Prince’s mansion, left in ruins by yesterday’s battle, has now been completely refurbished, even the thousand-meter sword mark created by Lu Xiao Yun has disappeared without a trace, which made Luo Feng marvel at the efficiency of the Crown Prince’s mansion.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, before exiting the Crown Prince’s mansion, Luo Feng took out his black mask and put it on.

The Azure Sky City is more prosperous than ever today. The wide streets are bustling with people, most of whom are martial artists. Their attire and demeanor are quite extraordinary, indicating their unusual status.

"Eight martial artists of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, one martial artist at the early stage of the True Yuan Realm, and one at the middle stage of the True Yuan Realm..."

Luo Feng casually glanced at a group of people and noticed two martial artists of the True Yuan Realm, feeling slightly emotional.

If this were Panlong City, even one True Yuan Realm martial artist would cause a sensation, but in Azure Sky City, they are easy to find.

"What’s so special about that? In half a month, we will set out for the Sword Tomb, passing through several major dynasties along the way, including the Out Cloud Country and the War Dragon Dynasty, one of the three great dynasties. These places are truly teeming with experts, and it’s common to see Yuan Sea Realm martial artists. Once we reach the Sword Tomb, it will be enough to make your eyes pop out," Jiang Fengfeng said with a hint of pride in her eyes.

Luo Feng nodded, not finding Jiang Fengfeng’s words exaggerated.

The Canglang Dynasty, among the hundreds of dynasties in the territory of a hundred countries, is only a mid-to-low-level power, and cannot be compared with the truly great dynasties in many places.

"However, these places are not like the Canglang Dynasty. Here, you are the first new dragon and the Hidden Dragon Marquis, your status is elevated. But once you leave the Canglang Dynasty, everything depends on strength. At that time, you should hold back a bit. They’re not as easy-going as I am," Jiang Fengfeng casually said, looking at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng couldn’t help but laugh, as he couldn’t see how Jiang Fengfeng was easy-going at all.

The two walked side by side on the street and, unconsciously, arrived at a miscellaneous goods street.

Looking at the array of goods on both sides of the street, Jiang Fengfeng revealed another side of herself, her graceful figure constantly weaving through the stalls, looking for items of interest, her eyes sparkling with joy like a young girl.

Trailing behind Jiang Fengfeng, Luo Feng absentmindedly observed the goods being sold, suddenly noticing a blue hair ribbon.

The hair ribbon was adorned with a few exquisite golden bells, jingling crisply in the morning breeze.

Looking at the hair ribbon, Luo Feng couldn’t help but think of Qing Ling.

According to the Spirit Mirror of the Yingkui, Qing Ling is currently at a critical moment of awakening. It is uncertain whether she will awaken successfully or not. If the Demon Eye Clan fails to awaken, they will fall into eternal darkness...

After some thought, Luo Feng took down the hair ribbon and bought it for two hundred second-grade Yuan Stones.

"This is something for girls, who are you buying it for?"

Seeing the hair ribbon in Luo Feng’s hand, Jiang Fengfeng’s bright eyes showed curiosity, her lips curling in a slight smile, "Let me guess, is it for your fellow disciple Yang Wanyi? Probably not, this hair ribbon doesn’t suit her. Could it be Xia Yunjing? Doesn’t seem to fit her either. Lin Hongyi from Yuangang Hall? You seem to have a good relationship with her..."

As Jiang Fengfeng’s guesses became increasingly absurd, Luo Feng directly put the hair ribbon away and said calmly, "It’s not like I’m giving it to you, why ask so much?"

"Hmph, I wouldn’t take anything from you anyway."

Seeing Luo Feng’s actions, a trace of annoyance appeared on Jiang Fengfeng’s small face. With a light snort, she put down the bracelet in her hand and said forcefully, "Not looking anymore, I’m hungry."

With that, Jiang Fengfeng turned and left.

Seeing Jiang Fengfeng’s angry departure, Luo Feng shook his head with a smile. He only meant to tease her with a remark, not expecting her to get so easily annoyed.

Chaoyang Restaurant.

Luo Feng and Jiang Fengfeng entered the restaurant one after the other and sat at a window seat on the second floor.

"I’ve been here once. Their signature dishes, the Fire Roast Luoyufeng and Golden Flame Hundred Flavor Soup, are quite good," Luo Feng introduced to Jiang Fengfeng.

Jiang Fengfeng was evidently still angry, her willow eyebrows furrowed, sitting silently across from Luo Feng, yet her charming appearance attracted quite a few glances.

At this moment, the waiter came over with a teapot, enthusiastically pouring tea as he asked Jiang Fengfeng, "What would you two like to eat?"

"One Fire Roast Luo Feng!"

Jiang Fengfeng said directly.

"Fire Roast Luo Feng? Which Luo Feng?" The waiter was taken aback, and Luo Feng was also stunned.

Beside them, a martial artist burst into laughter:

"Who else could it be but the first new dragon, now the top of the six King Marquis, the Hidden Dragon Marquis Luo Feng? Miss, this Chaoyang Restaurant probably can’t afford to host such a big shot. If you want to meet him, you’d better go to the Second Prince’s mansion. He should still be there. But you better hurry, a lot of people want to see him lately, and I’m afraid even a whole street wouldn’t be enough to accommodate them."

The restaurant erupted in laughter.

Jiang Fengfeng’s face turned bright red. She had been frustrated with Luo Feng’s previous words, and combined with him introducing the dish Fire Roast Luoyufeng, she mistakenly ordered it as Fire Roast Luo Feng when asked by the waiter.

Slap!

Suddenly, Jiang Fengfeng slapped the table and stood up, her willow eyebrows furrowed, and her fierce gaze quickly quieted down the laughter in the restaurant, even scaring the waiter into a shiver.

Glancing at Luo Feng, Jiang Fengfeng said:

"One Fire Roast Luoyufeng, one Golden Flame Hundred Flavor Soup. Bring all your restaurant’s signature dishes and a jar of hundred-year-old wine. He’s paying the bill!"