CHAPTER 790: CHAPTER 600

In the great hall, Huangfu Qing was dressed in a dark cyan robe, seated at the head seat with an immensely dignified countenance.

Below, Jun Wuxi was also sitting upright in the hall.

"Greetings, Master!"

Striding into the hall, Lin Feng bowed deeply to Huangfu Qing.

"Lin Feng, take a seat!" Huangfu Qing slightly nodded, gesturing for Lin Feng to sit.

"Thank you, Master!"

Lin Feng bowed again to Huangfu Qing and then took a seat next to Jun Wuxi.

Huangfu Qing surveyed the two disciples and said, "In half a month, the East Continent’s Gathering of the Proud will take place, and at that time, both of you will accompany your master there."

"Master, you’re also attending?"

Jun Wuxi asked in surprise, and Lin Feng was also slightly astonished by the news, impressed by the significance of the event since even their master was attending!

"Yes!"

Huangfu Qing nodded, adding, "Not just me, but the Peak Masters of the other eight peaks will also be attending."

Both Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi felt a surge of excitement—this Gathering of the Proud was evidently no small matter.

If not, the Peak Masters of the Nine Great Peaks wouldn’t all be making a move!

In a thoughtful tone, Jun Wuxi curiously asked, "Master, what is the deeper significance of this Gathering of the Proud, and why is it held with such grandeur?"

Lin Feng’s eyes were also fixed on Huangfu Qing, curious about the same issue.

Huangfu Qing spoke gravely, "Someone discovered a vein of Top Grade Spirit Stones at the border between the Dragon Region and the Cloud Domain, within the Yellow Sandalwood Mountain Range. If fully mined, the top-grade spirit stones could amount to over ten billion."

"A Top Grade Spirit Stone mine!" Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi were shocked to their core.

Top Grade Spirit Stone mine!

Ten billion Top Grade Spirit Stones!

My goodness! That’s an astronomical fortune! If converted to Upper Grade Spirit Stones, that would be equivalent to ten trillion Upper Grade Spiritual Energy!

Huangfu Qing continued, "Such a spirit stone vein is too much for any force in the East Continent to monopolize. Therefore, Blood Luo Hall proposed the Gathering of the Proud and even invited all major forces of the East Continent to participate. The sect whose disciple excels above the rest, dominating the competition, will win control of this spirit stone vein."

"So that’s how it is!" Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi suddenly realized. It turned out that such huge interests were tied behind this Gathering of the Proud.

However, no matter how many forces and talents participate, the final showdown will still be among the disciples of the Seven Great Forces.

"Alas! It’s unfortunate that An Nuan has gone to Central Continent for training; otherwise, our Heavenly Spirit Sect’s chances would be even greater!" Huangfu Qing sighed.

Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi nodded in agreement. Indeed, Sister An Nuan’s absence was highly disadvantageous for the Heavenly Spirit Sect!

While there were still many talents on the Thousand Pride List from the other nine peaks, even one ranked higher than An Nuan, it still wasn’t entirely safe.

After all, the talents from the other six great forces of the East Continent were also not to be underestimated.

Furthermore, since Blood Luo Hall dared to propose this gathering, they must be very confident.

"Alright, you two must also strive hard; just don’t disgrace the name of our Sky-reaching Peak at the event!"

Huangfu Qing didn’t have high expectations for their success, considering their relatively low levels of cultivation.

Then, he waved his hand and said, "You can leave after half a month; you may return now!"

"Yes, Master!" Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi got up and bowed.

Thinking that the master hadn’t mentioned any rewards for the Gathering of the Proud, Lin Feng tentatively asked, "Master, what rewards will be given to the disciples who perform well in this Gathering?"

Huangfu Qing smiled and responded, "The rewards are to be determined, but rest assured, if you perform well, the sect will certainly not mistreat you!"

Lin Feng nodded, saying, "Your disciple takes his leave!"

Huangfu Qing waved his robes.

Afterward, Lin Feng and Jun Wuxi withdrew from the great hall.

Outside the great hall.

Jun Wuxi said, "Eleventh junior apprentice-brother, as brothers within the Sect, we must not lose our Master’s face in this event!"

"Yes!"

Lin Feng nodded and reassured, "Rest assured, fifth senior brother!"

"Eleventh junior apprentice-brother, what is your current strength level? How many levels of cultivation can you overcome in battle?" Jun Wuxi asked curiously.

"Heh, fifth senior brother, you’ll know when the time comes!" Lin Feng gave a slight smile, intentionally appearing mysterious.

"Oh?"

Seeing Lin Feng’s confident expression, Jun Wuxi felt both amazed and curious.

"Fifth senior brother, I’m going back to cultivate!"

After a while, Lin Feng bid farewell to Jun Wuxi and returned to his loft.

Seated cross-legged in the cultivation room, Lin Feng felt somewhat helpless; it seemed that his participation in the Gathering of the Proud was inevitable.

However, even though his strength was formidable now, compared to those top-ranking individuals on the Thousand Pride List, there was still a considerable gap.

Those ranked in the top ten of the list all possessed strength comparable to a Martial King, far surpassing him.

Fortunately, he still had half a month before the Gathering, and his cultivation level could still be improved.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Feng decided to try merging attributes again, combining Gold Attribute and Earth Attribute.

If he did not merge the attributes, even if he advanced his cultivation by two more levels, he wouldn’t be confident about competing with those top talents.

For such a gathering, Lin Feng resolved not to participate unless he stood a chance of victory, and if he did participate, he would not allow himself to be defeated.

Simultaneously, Lin Feng began refining the Intricate Dark Power in his body and started merging attributes.

A fine thread of golden Dark Power and a tiny thread of earthy yellow Dark Power converged on Lin Feng’s fingers, and he began the merging process.

During this period, Lin Feng frequently practiced the Silent Annihilation Heart Method, and his Gold Attribute Power had improved to be not less potent than his Earth Attribute Power. Therefore, he was somewhat confident in merging the two attributes.

Bang!

Despite Lin Feng’s utmost care, the two threads of power immediately shattered upon contact!

Afterwards, Lin Feng continued to attempt the fusion.