After listening to the girl's explanation, Yi Feng's spirits lifted.
The embers of his previously ashen mood flickered back to life. His cultivation at the fifth rank of the Heavenly Tier was likely accurate—testing it against a sixth-rank expert might not be reliable, but if he could find a seventh or eighth-rank master, the results would be undeniable.
With this thought in mind, Yi Feng turned to Qing Yin Xianyun with a hopeful gaze.
"Miss Xianyun, do you know where I might encounter experts above the seventh rank?"
Qing Yin Xianyun was momentarily taken aback.
Seeing the anticipation in Yi Feng's eyes, she felt as though she were looking at a young man brimming with thirst for knowledge.
A wave of inexplicable emotion washed over her, leaving her sighing inwardly.
Yi Feng, despite his fifth-rank Heavenly Tier cultivation, had always kept a low profile, indifferent to worldly fame—proof of his extraordinary temperament.
Now, he was even inquiring about high-ranking experts, undoubtedly to further his own path of cultivation.
Such unwavering and pure dedication to the Dao was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
No wonder.
Even in the impoverished and isolated land of Yunxing, Yi Feng had reached heights most could only dream of.
Her eyes filled with admiration, Qing Yin Xianyun regarded her benefactor with even greater reverence.
Yet, when their gazes met, she found herself at a loss for words.
Experts above the seventh rank of the Heavenly Tier were figures she had only heard of in legends. The idea of actually encountering one was far beyond her knowledge and experience. Had it not been for Elder Xiong's recent guidance—bestowing upon her a profound cultivation technique that led to her rapid advancement—even reaching the first rank of the Heavenly Tier would have seemed an impossible dream.
Elder Xiong?
At the thought of this increasingly enigmatic elder, Qing Yin Xianyun's eyes brightened.
"Yi Feng," she began, "you've been with our Moon God Pavilion for several days now. Have you heard of Elder Xiong's exploits?"
Yi Feng paused in recollection before nodding in realization.
"Elder Xiong… Oh! The one with the powerful backer? The elder who granted you that opportunity?"
Qing Yin Xianyun smiled and nodded.
"Yes, that's the one."
"Elder Xiong was once an ordinary member of our Moon God Pavilion, with unremarkable cultivation. But after joining a certain mysterious faction, his strength skyrocketed in mere days. He even helped me break through my bottlenecks, casually bestowing extraordinary techniques."
"The faction behind him likely houses seventh-rank experts—perhaps even stronger!"
"A few days ago, Elder Xiong sent word that he would return to the Moon God Pavilion, bringing with him a tremendous opportunity. He even instructed my master to begin selecting those with profound cultivation—at least elders—for a chance to join that mysterious faction."
Yi Feng couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
Even elder-level cultivation wasn't a guarantee—merely a "chance" to join?
The standards were absurdly high!
Hearing this, Yi Feng was genuinely shocked.
The power behind Elder Wei was clearly extraordinary. With such stringent requirements, there had to be true masters within.
Who knew? There might even be an eighth-rank Heavenly Tier expert among them!
His curiosity burned brighter.
"Are you serious about this?!"
Qing Yin Xianyun's cheeks flushed with excitement as she spoke.
"Absolutely!"
"Elder Xiong didn't elaborate, but we all understand—this opportunity is once in a lifetime. He must have gone to great lengths to secure it, so the strict selection criteria make sense."
"Yi Feng, though you've only recently joined, your cultivation is exceptional, and you've already earned the status of an elder through your contributions. If you're interested in joining that transcendent faction, I’ll personally recommend you when Elder Xiong arrives."
"With your strength, a spot is practically guaranteed!"
Her words struck a chord in Yi Feng's heart.
Just as he was growing intrigued by the prospect of investigating this mysterious faction, she offered him an opportunity—even promising to introduce him. Her thoughtfulness moved him deeply.
Such camaraderie was the mark of a true friend!
The more he listened, the brighter his eyes shone, his eagerness barely contained.
"Thank you, thank you! Any idea when Elder Xiong will return?"
Seeing Yi Feng's renewed vigor, Qing Yin Xianyun smiled warmly.
"You’re too kind, Yi Feng."
"Elder Xiong initially said he’d return within days, but it seems urgent matters delayed him. Still, he should be back within a month."
Within a month…
That wasn’t too long. If he could truly enter that faction, it would be far better than blindly searching for leads elsewhere.
With the prospect of an eighth-rank Heavenly Tier expert within reach, Yi Feng nodded eagerly.
"Good! Thank you again, Miss Xianyun!"
Their conversation continued, the atmosphere growing even more harmonious.
Occasionally, Yi Feng would glance at the sea of clouds and the starry sky, his eyes alight with anticipation.
and couldn't return to the real world. Finally, I gave up and decided to go with the flow, only to discover that writing a diary could make me stronger. Since no one could read it, Su Luo wrote freely, daring to pen anything and everything. Female Lead #1: "Not bad. This diary helped me steal all the protagonist's opportunities. I just want to get stronger." Female Lead #2: "I don’t care about reaching the peak of the cultivation world. Right now, I just want to enjoy the chaos." Female Lead #3: "What? Everyone around me is a spy? I’m the Joker Demon Lord?" ... It’s so strange. Why is the plot completely off track, yet the ending remains the same? Are you all just messing with me?!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
