CHAPTER 1059: CHAPTER 1033: SHENGFENG CITY LORD

After finishing the meal, Holy Sun took Tangyu and the others to seek an audience with his father, the Shengfeng City Lord. On one hand, Prince Qiutian and his companions wished to pay their respects to the Shengfeng City Lord, and on the other hand, Holy Sun wanted to discuss the matter of Tangyu and the others enrolling in Saint Feng Academy. Saint Feng Academy only admits disciples once every three years, and normally to enter at any other time requires the Shengfeng City Lord’s consent.

The Lord of Holy Sun City is usually in secluded cultivation, and his place of retreat is in a tower that isn’t very tall. The tower’s design is rather peculiar. It looks like an enormous bell, entirely constructed from extraordinarily rare Miracle Stones, naturally integrated as a whole.

The Miracle Stones emit dense Spiritual Energy, which aids in cultivation.

A group of black-armored guards surrounds the tower, each wearing a stern expression, not allowing anyone to approach.

Even with Holy Sun leading the way, the guards cast cold glances, and Holy Sun said, "I’ve brought a few friends to see my father."

After saying this, Holy Sun led Tangyu and the others up to the tower.

Soon, they reached the top of the tower. Upon arrival, Tangyu and the others saw a figure sitting cross-legged. Dressed in azure, appearing to be only around thirty, he bore a resemblance to Holy Sun at about seventy to eighty percent. However, compared to Holy Sun, he appeared a bit more severe and stern. His features were distinct, and his brows emitted an inadvertent air of supreme authority.

At first glance, you might think there was a person sitting there. But upon closer inspection, it’s as if the person has vanished. Then looking again, it’s clear they are still there. The feeling it evokes is very ethereal, almost unreal. This sensation is quite eerie, making one feel as though the Shengfeng City Lord and this piece of heaven and earth have become one whole.

The more you try to grasp it, the more it eludes you. Yet the less you try, the more you can feel it.

This feeling left Tangyu quite shaken. This sensation was something his Master, the Sect Master of Yanshan Sect, could not provide, and just from this alone, Tangyu was very certain that the Shengfeng City Lord was far more powerful than his Master.

But that was expected. After all, there were rumors that the Shengfeng City Lord was a Great Power of the Zifu Realm, an unparalleled existence. Tangyu’s Master, Sect Master of Yanshan, was merely in the Golden Core Realm, and no matter how powerful, he was still just a Golden Core. In front of a Great Power of the Zifu Realm, he was naturally much weaker.

"Father!" Holy Sun called out respectfully.

Only then did the Shengfeng City Lord open his eyes, his gaze falling on Tangyu and the others, making them feel a sudden thump in their hearts, as if being stared at by an Immortal, with an instantaneous feeling of being completely seen through. Tangyu and the others involuntarily lowered their heads, not daring to meet the Shengfeng City Lord’s gaze, for the aura alone was enough to make them have the urge to kneel and worship.

"We juniors greet the Shengfeng City Lord!" Tangyu and the others immediately bowed in unison out of respect.

Qi Xingtian did not have Tangyu follow him here, knowing that Qi Xingtian, being in the Golden Core Realm, would surely be seen through by the Shengfeng City Lord at a glance.

After the Shengfeng City Lord’s gaze lingered on Tangyu and the others for a while, he withdrew it, and the oppressive aura vanished, making Tangyu and the others feel much better.

Holy Sun continued, "Father, these are some friends I made in the Mystic Lan Realm, and their strength and talent are exceptional, not beneath mine. I was nearly defeated by that evildoer while chasing him in the Mystic Lan Realm, and it was these friends who saved me. So, I brought them to greet you, father, and also to see if you could arrange for them to enter Saint Feng Academy."

The Shengfeng City Lord’s gaze also fell on Holy Sun, his brow slightly furrowed, "You went alone into the Mystic Lan Realm to chase that evildoer?"

The Shengfeng City Lord’s tone clearly carried a hint of reproach.

Holy Sun immediately lowered his head and said, "Father, this time it was my carelessness. I will remember this lesson and ensure it doesn’t happen again."

Only then did the Shengfeng City Lord say, "It’s good that you know. Giving you some experiences and lessons is beneficial, making you aware of the dangers of the world and cautious in your actions. This time, it’s fortunate that you encountered some young heroes." The Shengfeng City Lord’s gaze then turned to Tangyu and the others, "Are you all willing to enter Saint Feng Academy for cultivation?"

Tangyu nodded and said, "Yes, Shengfeng City Lord senior, we are all willing to enter Saint Feng Academy for cultivation."

The Shengfeng City Lord nodded slightly, "Though your intentions may not be entirely pure, they are not with ulterior motives either, so there is no harm in you entering Saint Feng Academy."

Tangyu and the others were immediately startled in their hearts. The City Lord of Shengfeng is indeed formidable, able to see through everything at a glance. They joined Shengfeng Academy not entirely out of strong desire. Previously, each of them had their own affiliations. This joining was merely a transitional phase.

Since the City Lord of Shengfeng brought it up, Tangyu replied, "City Lord of Shengfeng, you are wise. Our desire to join Shengfeng Academy is not strong; it’s more of a training opportunity for us. However, since we joined Shengfeng Academy, we will naturally abide by its rules and always remember that we are members of Shengfeng Academy. No matter what happens in the future, we will remember this. If Shengfeng Academy needs us in the future, we are willing to go through fire and water without hesitation."

The City Lord of Shengfeng slightly nodded and said, "No problem, I was just mentioning it casually. Since you have become friends with my son, and he regards you highly, I will naturally accept you. However, I just received news that the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom was killed in the Moluo World, and the Liang Kingdom is making every effort to capture the murderer. This matter is related to you, isn’t it?" After speaking, the City Lord of Shengfeng cast a slightly discerning gaze at Tangyu and Xing Tian, as if seeing through them.

As for Wang Qiutian and the others, they did not catch his eye.

Tangyu was once again startled, secretly clicking his tongue in awe. The City Lord of Shengfeng truly lives up to his name; he is indeed extraordinary.

The news of Liang Fengnian’s murder reached him so quickly. Moreover, he could directly see through them, indeed impressive. Such capability is not something ordinary people possess.

It was probably deduced from some clues, showing the experience of an old hand.

Holy Sun had long had such suspicions. Hearing his father say it directly, he looked at Tangyu and the others with some concern. Now he realized it was the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom who was killed. This filled his heart with admiration for Tangyu and the others. Such courage, to dare kill even the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom, is enough to earn his respect.

However, Holy Sun was also a bit worried. He hadn’t realized how serious the matter was and hadn’t given it much thought. Shengfeng City had never had any ties with the Liang Kingdom, so naturally, they would not concern themselves with it.

But knowing now that a prince of the Liang Kingdom was killed, this matter was no small affair.

A prince of the Liang Kingdom, which surely meant it would incite the fury of the King of the Liang Kingdom. If investigated, they likely wouldn’t treat Shengfeng City kindly. Thus, Holy Sun was worried that his father might not want such trouble and would send Tangyu and the others away.

Since the City Lord of Shengfeng had pointed it out, Tangyu straightforwardly admitted it, nodding, "Indeed, the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom was killed by me. The Liang Kingdom is now making every effort to capture us. Part of why we want to enter Shengfeng Academy is to avoid trouble. Mainly, we haven’t thought of a better place to go yet."

The City Lord of Shengfeng gave a rare light smile, nodding to Tangyu, "It’s truly commendable for a young person to have such courage. There are few like you today. Daring to kill the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom shows your great courage. Furthermore, you managed to escape the hunt of the Liang Kingdom and reach Shengfeng City, indicating you are incredibly lucky. Leaving the Moluo World also suggests you may have encountered a remarkable opportunity."

"From what I know, the small world of Moluo is a place where one enters but never exits. No one who enters can come out. For you all to walk out from the small world of Moluo is indeed incomprehensible. If I’m not mistaken, you must have gained a significant opportunity in the small world of Moluo."

The City Lord of Shengfeng didn’t speak too bluntly, but his words revealed that he knew Tangyu had obtained the inheritance of the Moluo small world, inheriting it.

Otherwise, there was no way to exit the Moluo small world.

Tangyu nodded without denying, "Indeed, we gained some opportunities. Killing the thirteenth prince of the Liang Kingdom was a matter with no choice. He had to be killed, and I couldn’t care less whether he was a prince. He needed to be killed, and if the chance was there and I didn’t act, I would surely regret it."

The City Lord of Shengfeng said, "Your disposition is good, but it may also bring you many troubles, even making enemies with the world. However, your fortune is extraordinary, and your talent is exceptionally remarkable. Your fate is beyond grasp, and your future must be boundless. But the path is beneath your feet, and whether you can go far depends on your fortune. No matter how brilliant you are, if you don’t grow, you will just become dust, entering the cycle of reincarnation."

Tangyu nodded. He understood this principle and sensed the goodwill of the City Lord of Shengfeng, which greatly increased his affection for him.

Upon hearing his father’s words, Holy Sun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Knowing his father, if he praised and appreciated Tangyu like this, it meant he liked him very much, so this should pose no problem.

As expected, the City Lord of Shengfeng said to Holy Sun, "Take them to the academy. I’ll notify them. The people of the Liang Kingdom won’t trace them to Shengfeng City easily. Moreover, they don’t know who the murderer is; their investigation is very blind. I’ll instruct here that if the Liang Kingdom’s Imperial Guards come, they are not to enter the city. You can stay at Shengfeng City with peace of mind. As long as you are in Shengfeng City, no matter who from the Liang Kingdom comes, they won’t be able to do anything to you."

The words of the City Lord of Shengfeng immediately reassured Tangyu and the others, filled with gratitude, and they repeatedly expressed their thanks. This was indeed a great favor, and Tangyu would remember it. He would repay it when the opportunity arose in the future.