Wei Guangming was eager to delve deeper into Chen Feng’s other martial arts techniques, wondering if they were essentially the same.
He strongly suspected that Chen Feng’s cultivation methods had peculiar requirements, much like the Sunflower Manual.
This suspicion grew especially after learning from Xiao Ruohan that Chen Feng had another disciple—an elite member of the Tun Tian Club.
Wei Guangming’s interest in Chen Feng’s martial arts only deepened.
In his eyes, this might be the only other sacred-level martial art in the world besides the Sunflower Manual.
The Wei family’s efficiency in handling matters was remarkable.
Shortly after Wei Guangming’s departure, major online media outlets exposed Jin Youxi’s foreign identity.
This time, the controversy surrounding the Great Xia Dragon Vein incident had even drawn interference from the Koreans.
Online voices quickly turned suspicious of Jin Youxi.
“Master probably never imagined he took in a disciple from an enemy nation.”
“Maybe he knew all along but was just infatuated with this little Korean beauty.”
“Who knows, this cutie might even be a spy from an enemy country!”
“Suggest the Martial Arts Guild conduct a thorough investigation.”
...
At the same time, Chen Feng’s status as a Great Xia hero came under intense scrutiny once again.
Xiao Ruohan publicly released a video claiming to be a victim of the Tun Tian Club.
In the video, Xiao Ruohan held up her ID card and revealed the death of her mother.
She accused a female high-ranking member of the Tun Tian Club—who claimed to be Chen Feng’s disciple—of causing her mother’s death.
The Martial Arts Guild had carefully investigated the matter back then.
Unfortunately, all surveillance footage from the location of Xiao Ruohan’s mother’s death was damaged.
As for the Tun Tian Club members Xiao Ruohan named, none were found.
The case was shelved without any resolution.
Online commentary was divided.
Some believed Xiao Ruohan was deliberately smearing Chen Feng out of old grudges.
Others felt the deceased should be respected; after all, Xiao Ruohan’s mother had died, and it was unlikely she would exploit her mother’s death to stir up trouble.
Meanwhile, the allegation that Chen Feng was a member of the Tun Tian Club once again trended on social media.
After all, this time the accusation came directly from Xiao Ruohan, Chen Feng’s former disciple, who publicly named names.
The Martial Arts Guild was too preoccupied to clear Chen Feng’s name.
Great Xia was at a critical juncture.
The major families’ martial saints emerged.
They resolved to wipe out all foreign enemies from the Eastern Continent once and for all.
From now on, there would only be one voice on the Eastern Continent.
Another matter was keeping the Martial Arts Guild overwhelmed.
The Absorbing Star Technique had already spread completely across three other continents.
Great Xia was naturally not spared and was beginning to show signs of the technique’s spread.
Many mediocre martial artists, struggling to make progress, suddenly received messages on their phones containing cultivation methods for the Absorbing Star Technique.
Most people, regardless of whether the information was genuine, initially rejected it outright.
But the temptation of the Absorbing Star Technique tormented them, causing restless nights and loss of appetite.
Eventually, many couldn’t resist and secretly began practicing it.
At first, they merely tried remote object absorption, curious about the novelty.
Gradually, many wanted to test the technique’s other capabilities on someone.
Even methods to evade the Martial Arts Guild’s inspections were published online.
In short, chaos was already emerging.
The Martial Arts Guild now faced the dilemma of not punishing the masses.
As soon as Yang Honghui returned to the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Association, his face immediately darkened.
Inside the main hall of the Martial Arts Association, a cacophony of wails, scoldings, and pleas filled the air.
“You useless brat! Why on earth are you learning such a dangerous martial art? Are you trying to kill me with worry?”
“Mom! I’m just learning it for fun, I haven’t hurt anyone.”
A young girl, barely out of her teens, argued with her mother, tears of grievance in her eyes.
…
“I’ll beat you to death, you disgrace! Don’t you know your grandfather died because of the Absorbing Star Technique?”
“I don’t want to either! But my constitution is too weak. I don’t want to live a mediocre, meaningless life like you all, just an ordinary nobody.”
A young man, bruised and battered, showed no sign of admitting fault.
His father held a shoe sole in his hand, while his mother sobbed beside him.
…
“He’s still just a kid. Please, I beg you, don’t leave a criminal record on him, or his whole life will be ruined.”
“Mom, don’t bother pleading. Chen Feng also practices the Absorbing Star Technique and he became a hero.”
A reckless youth, clearly feeling persecuted by Chen Feng’s heroic reputation.
…
As soon as Yang Honghui came back, his subordinates anxiously reported:
“Today we caught over a dozen more. At this rate, we won’t be able to keep the association open.”
“Moreover, there have been continuous reports of people practicing the Absorbing Star Technique.”
Yang Honghui couldn’t help but sigh heavily.
The young people were the biggest headache right now.
Each one was either a curious kid or someone desperate to defy fate, and then there was a group of fools trying to imitate Chen Feng.
They couldn’t be ignored, but no one knew how to handle them.
Catching one or two was manageable—make an example out of them to scare the rest.
But throughout Great Xia, countless youths were secretly learning the Absorbing Star Technique.
Some even openly demonstrated their ability to absorb things.
There were even many Absorbing Star Technique social groups.
These young people were simply impossible to manage.
“The future of Great Xia is in the hands of these young people. How can anyone feel at ease?”
Yang Honghui sat silently in his office, waiting for instructions from headquarters.
He was at a loss.
The allure of the Absorbing Star Technique was simply too great.
He looked at a message on his phone, quietly reviewing the various incredible applications of the technique.
He almost couldn’t resist trying it himself.
Yang Honghui hurriedly closed his phone.
But in his mind, the flow of the Absorbing Star Technique still lingered.
Kunlun City.
Hearing the honking of cars, Chen Feng realized he had finally left Kunlun.
He took a deep breath of the car exhaust.
A wave of familiarity washed over him.
“I’m finally back.”
“I wonder how Youxi and Wei Wei have been doing.”
It had been five months since he left Kunlun Mountain, and now he was finally out.
Looking at the city outside Kunlun Mountain, a strong feeling of returning home rose in his heart.
Soon, he spotted an advertisement on a bus stop nearby.
It was of himself.
Below the picture, the slogan read: “Kunlun Heroic Soul, Eternally Immortal.”
But the billboard was covered in graffiti.
“Bullshit heroics, just a murderer.”
“Who knows how many died under his Absorbing Star Technique!”
“Member of the Swallowing Heaven Club, deserves to die!”
Chen Feng knew that his Beiming Divine Skill had definitely been exposed by those who had escaped earlier.
He was even mistaken for practicing the Absorbing Star Technique.
That certainly caused some trouble.
But seeing the content on the billboard, it was clear that the Martial Arts Guild hadn’t listed him as a member of the Devouring Sky Club.
Instead, they regarded him as a hero.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
