Chapter 2273 - 2262: A Genius Comparable to the Supreme Emperor

"If anyone among you still harbors ill intentions towards the Holy Hall, step forward now. You’d better walk over my dead body, or else, hmph, you’ll all have to die!" Lin Zifeng roared loudly.

Everyone exchanged glances at this roar. Even the Sect Leader of the Demon God Sect, Yao Chenfeng, had been slapped to death. What courage do they have to step forward now? Advancing would be courting death!

"Hurry up and leave, unless you want me to collect a few more lives?" Lin Zifeng roared again. This time, the large group of cultivators didn’t dare linger. They quickly fled, fearing that if they ran too slowly, they might lose their lives here.

Everyone fled, disappearing out of sight.

Only then did Lin Zifeng revert to his usual demeanor. However, his cold, knife-like gaze swept over those Holy Hall brothers hiding around and made him chuckle inwardly.

Alas, they’re all Holy Hall brothers; when did the people of the Holy Hall become this feeble and start playing hide-and-seek games? It’s utterly speechless.

"Wait a moment!" Just as Lin Zifeng was about to turn and leave, Jia Zhenjing and the handsome fellow jumped out from hiding spots.

"Why? Just now appearing, where were you earlier?" Lin Zifeng teased them twice, turning to this group of characters.

"Damn! Brother is astonishingly powerful, easily smacking the Sect Leader of the Demon God Sect to death with a slap. I fear the only person in this world who could be on par with you is Liu Shen, the supreme figure through the ages."

The handsome fellow who initially met Lin Zifeng that day was very arrogant and pretentious. Unexpectedly, this time his attitude did a 180-degree turn.

He ran over with excitement to flatter, even comparing Lin Zifeng to someone of Liu Shen’s caliber, starkly contrasting his previous haughty demeanor.

"..." Lin Zifeng was speechless.

"Brother, don’t be alarmed. That day’s offence was entirely my fault for not recognizing Tai Mountain. You see, I know someone of your strength and realm wouldn’t be concerned about such trivialities. I see you’ve got profound martial prowess and cultivation, surely no ordinary mortal. If you don’t mind, how about us becoming brothers?"

The handsome fellow shamelessly came over, calling him brother at every turn.

Knowing the handsome fellow’s demeanor well, Lin Zifeng was won over by his shamelessness and thick skin.

"Brother, today we owe you big time. If it weren’t for you, the Holy Hall might have faced another disaster." Jia Zhenjing stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute. Such a powerful expert claimed to be a friend of Lin Zifeng. Now, it appears he’s underestimated himself.

Most importantly, he swept away all the powerful beings attacking the Holy Hall today.

Just this favor alone has incurred a debt for the Holy Hall.

Indeed, the bigger thought is forming alliances with experts of this caliber, which surely won’t be a loss for the Holy Hall.

Nowadays, comparing with this vulgar-named individual, even the Sect Hierarch of the Taishang Sect wouldn’t necessarily win against him.

Lin Zifeng understood they were trying to recruit him, and he couldn’t help but find it amusing.

He was originally Lin Zifeng, merely changed his appearance, and these folks couldn’t recognize him.

It seems they’ve wasted time together for so long, wasted their time in life-and-death struggles together.

"I’ve said it before, I’m an old friend of your helm leader. Since your helm leader is not in Zhonghai now and the Holy Hall has issues, I naturally should help the Holy Hall," Lin Zifeng said casually.

These words, for him, were pure nonsense. On his way back, he heard a lot about the Holy Hall, most unfavorable.

Since the events were unfavorable for the Holy Hall, he, as the helm leader, naturally prioritizes Holy Hall matters and helps resolve these issues.

"Damn, you are not just an old friend of Little Lin now, but a great buddy of mine, Master Ao!" The handsome fellow’s green eyes gleamed.

Establishing friendship with such an expert not only benefits him greatly but also brings immeasurable benefits to the entire Holy Hall.

"Oh? Some days ago, your attitude wasn’t like this." Lin Zifeng smiled. That day at the villa, the handsome fellow was arrogant, far from being this courteous.

This huge shift and transformation were perplexing not only to Lin Zifeng but also to Jia Zhenjing, acknowledging that this dead dog was indeed opportunistic.

"Hmm, haha, well, those days, I couldn’t recognize Tai Mountain with my dog eyes. Besides, you jumped out so suddenly; how was I supposed to know if you were foe or friend? Even if it were you, you’d be suspicious too."

The handsome fellow waved his paw, unwilling to dwell on this, then changed his tone, saying, "Brother, regardless, you are an old friend of Little Lin from our Holy Hall. If you’re his friend, you’re my brother. If you need anything, I’ll help without blinking."

Always aloof, the handsome fellow used the self-deprecating term "Brother Ao" today.

It shows how keen he is to win over the expert before him. In the past, the handsome fellow was condescending, caring little for experts. Now, he elevates the crude individual to such high esteem, even earlier arrogantly calling himself Master Ao.

"Alright, if anything happens, I’ll definitely ask you for help. And that day won’t be too far off." Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile. His words made the handsome fellow shiver, his dog face turning quite vivid.

Because he sensed seriousness from Lin Zifeng’s handsome face, it wasn’t a joke, and that day might truly come, causing slight regret for his courtesy.

"Young brother, possessing such strength at your age is truly eye-opening. If you’d like, would you join us in the Holy Hall for a while?"

The old man smiled warmly, cupping his hands as a gesture of politeness.

The strength Lin Zifeng displayed earlier clearly indicated he wasn’t an ordinary mortal. To defeat an Oriental King with bare hands, such prowess was almost otherworldly.

Recruiting him to join the Holy Hall would vividly elevate their future prospects, enabling him to stand against the Taishang Sect’s Supreme Emperor with an assured victory.