Chapter 1283 - 1280: The Southern and Northern Assembly, The Number One!

"What is this place?"

Looking at the mist rising, the changing sky light, the lake surface like a paradise, Jiang Fengfeng’s beautiful eyes brightened and she asked curiously.

"Yao Light Lake, in another two hours, we should reach Linglong Hall." Luo Feng said.

"I didn’t expect the Canglang Dynasty to have such beautiful scenery. Your Hall Master of Linglong Hall really knows how to pick a place." Jiang Fengfeng nodded in admiration, hands behind her back.

The two continued on their way.

Along the way, the number of passersby increased gradually; it was often possible to encounter martial artists in groups of three or five, all here for this year’s Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament.

Luo Feng observed for a moment, most were martial artists in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, among them, also figures in the True Yuan Realm.

Everyone was hurrying along while discussing the upcoming Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament.

"Quite a lot of experts have come to watch this time; I saw many old friends."

"Of course, this year is not only the most prosperous session of the Six Southern Domains’ six Golden Palaces, but the Six Northern Domains are the same. Among the younger generation of the Six Northern Domains, this year, four True Yuan Realm martial artists emerged, in addition to Five Thunder Spear Cao Li, there’s also ’Wind Chasing Palm’ Li Yifeng, ’Angry Tiger’ Han Chong, ’Cold Flow Sword’ Fei Xueyan. These four are no less than the top four of the Ten New Dragons of the Six Southern Domains. Quite a few older generation experts, who haven’t been active in the martial world for a long time, are very interested in this Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament."

"Four True Yuan Realm martial artists! That’s just the same as the Six Southern Domains. According to the rules, before the official competition, outstanding disciples from each Golden Palace of the Six Southern Domains and Six Northern Domains will spar. These top-tier disciples are bound to face off against each other and that’s really exciting."

"It’s a pity that Luo Feng’s cultivation is a bit low, otherwise his battle with Cao Li would undoubtedly be the most intense."

"What do you mean by that? Aren’t Luo Feng and Cao Li both True Yuan Realm second level martial artists? Even if their cultivation differs by one or two levels, for geniuses like them, that’s not the key to winning or losing."

"Haha, it looks like you’re still unaware."

The speaker shook his head and continued: "As early as three days ago, Cao Li, the first person in the Six Northern Domains, had already stepped into the True Yuan Realm third level."

"Cao Li broke through to the True Yuan Realm third level. Seriously? It hasn’t been long since he broke through to True Yuan Realm second level, how did he break through so quickly?"

"Cao Li is indeed incredibly talented. At the same realm level, the cultivation gap between Cao Li and Luo Feng doesn’t exceed three levels; the outcome is still difficult to predict. Now Cao Li has taken the lead to breakthrough to True Yuan Realm third level, surpassing Luo Feng significantly; Luo Feng is likely powerless to compete."

"Yeah. It seems, Cao Li is undoubtedly the first among the young generation of the Canglang Dynasty. We just don’t know how long he’ll be able to maintain it."

"Exactly, Luo Feng’s rise has been too rapid. In half a year, he’s already surpassed top experts like Lu Xiao Yun and Jian Wuji, taking the top seat as the First New Dragon. If Cao Li doesn’t work hard, he might soon be overtaken by him..."

People continued to discuss, talking about the upcoming Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament.

Listening to everyone’s words, a smile appeared on Jiang Fengfeng’s little face, her bright eyes turned to Luo Feng, and she said:

"What should we do? So many people aren’t optimistic about you. Should I go tell them your current realm, if they knew your cultivation is close to True Yuan Realm fourth level, they’d definitely be shocked."

Seeing Jiang Fengfeng eager to move, Luo Feng smiled: "They’ll naturally know at the tournament. Besides, cultivation realm is only one aspect; everything should be based on strength."

"You’re quite composed. But this is good too, I’m also curious to see their expressions afterwards when they know the truth."

Jiang Fengfeng smiled mischievously, her face full of anticipation.

Having experienced a battle with the young Demon Eye Clan warrior, she doesn’t believe Luo Feng would lose to a True Yuan Realm third level martial artist; even True Yuan Realm fourth level wouldn’t do unless it’s the same True Yuan Realm fifth level as her."

Without realizing it herself, Jiang Fengfeng’s impression of Luo Feng had completely changed, from initially looking down on him as an ordinary mortal to now becoming one who she somewhat admired as a genius martial artist."

"Let’s go."

Wanting to return to the Golden Palace quickly, Luo Feng sped up, advancing swiftly, Jiang Fengfeng followed closely behind.

"So fast! The Qinggong skills of these two are outstanding."

Someone noticed Luo Feng and Jiang Fengfeng; seeing their young age yet exceptional Qinggong skills, they couldn’t help but take a closer look, immediately revealing an expression of surprise and exclaimed: "These two look familiar, right, that young man looks like the First New Dragon Luo Feng!"

"The First New Dragon Luo Feng? Today is the official start of the Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament, why is he still here? You must have mistaken someone else."

"Just a few days ago, I saw him in the Imperial City, along with the girl beside him, how could I be mistaken! It must be him."

"We’ll know soon; hurry, hurry! Let’s go to Purple Cloud Island to get a good position."

Everyone accelerated, cleaving riffles in the clouds on the lake surface.

An hour later, Luo Feng could see Linglong Hall from afar; strangely, the island was peaceful and calm, unlike a place where a grand event was about to start. Instead, around the island, many disciples of Linglong Hall guarded it, surrounding the entire small island, watertight.

"Who goes there!"

"Linglong Hall does not allow anyone to enter today; the Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament is held a hundred Baili west on Purple Cloud Island, please proceed there... Oh! Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

"Ah, the Senior Brother is back!"

The few disciples of Linglong Hall who approached were about to stop them, realized it was Luo Feng and immediately changed their tone, each showing joyful expression.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng, today is the official start of the Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament, why are you only returning now? The two Hall Masters have been waiting for you."

"Indeed, Senior Brother is now the First New Dragon, this celebration banquet, and the Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament, you are the protagonist. If you’re absent, the Second Hall Master would be furious."

"Did something unexpected happen?"

The female disciples looked curiously at Luo Feng, with respectful eyes but knowing his character, their tone was very amicable.

Luo Feng smiled and said: "Had some business delay me, sorry for worrying you sisters. Where are the Second Hall Masters?"

"Our Linglong Hall is the host this time, the Second Hall Masters are entertaining guests from the Six Northern Domains and other martial artists, they’ve already gone to Purple Cloud Island over a hundred Baili away. Second Hall Master left word for you to go to Purple Cloud Island immediately after returning to the Golden Palace." One person said proudly.

A petite female disciple said with a playful smile:

"Second Hall Master also said if Senior Brother misses the celebration banquet, she would personally punish you."

Luo Feng showed a wry smile and cupped his hands: "Thank you sisters, then I’ll take my leave."

"Go for it, Senior Brother."

Several female disciples waved until Luo Feng and Jiang Fengfeng were out of sight.

One person patted her slightly blushing cheek, looking towards Luo Feng’s departure direction with admiration in her beautiful eyes, saying: "Senior Brother is now the First New Dragon; it really feels like a dream."

"Hmm, I feel the same way."

"I heard the first person in the Six Northern Domains, Cao Li, is already in True Yuan Realm third level. Do you think, at this Nanbei Martial Arts Tournament, can Senior Brother win?" One person asked worriedly.

"Definitely. Since Senior Brother entered the Golden Palace, how many experts has he defeated in cross-level challenges? This time while in the Imperial City, even Lu Xiao Yun taking Blood Refining Pill, fighting desperately, was not Senior Brother’s opponent; this Cao Li breaking through to True Yuan Realm third level, is only slightly better than Lu Xiao Yun. How could he match up to Senior Brother?"

"That’s right, Senior Brother is undoubtedly the first person of the Canglang Dynasty!"