Chapter 26: Mu Yunfei of the Divine Wind Empire
Translator: Krukist
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on fully unlocking the Hostile Mission System. The Radiant Sun Empire has been confirmed as a hostile force. The first hostile mission has been issued: Lead your sect disciples to participate in the Demon-Sealing Conference hosted by the Radiant Sun Empire and secure first place, with your disciples occupying the top spot on the Demon-Sealing Ranking!"
"Special Mission Requirements: During the Demon-Sealing Conference, recruit as many talented disciples from other sects as possible into the Divine Immortal Sect—or kill them and seize their fortunes! Additionally, after securing first place, provoke the Radiant Sun Emperor!"
"Mission Rewards: Five random summoning opportunities and the activation of the Sect Mission Hall (a place where hostile missions are issued for sect disciples to accept. The host can select and display specific hostile missions for disciples to choose from)."
"Furthermore, for every talented disciple recruited or killed, and for every fortune seized, a certain amount of sect points will be rewarded, depending on the disciple's talent."
As the system's cold voice echoed in Wang Feng's mind, his eyes gleamed with excitement.
"This sneaky system really loves stirring up trouble!" Wang Feng muttered, shaking his head. Provoking the Radiant Sun Emperor? Most people would consider that a death wish.
"But I do like the idea of poaching talent," he thought with a sly smile. However, recruiting disciples from other sects wouldn't be easy—it would require careful planning.
"System, how do I seize fortunes?" Wang Feng asked, carefully reviewing the mission details.
"When the host or sect disciples kill a talented disciple, the system will automatically seize their fortune. No action is required from the host."
Wang Feng nodded in satisfaction. That was convenient.
He then fell into deep thought. The Demon-Sealing Conference was only a dozen or so days away. By then, the Radiant Sun Empire likely wouldn't have discovered that Marquis Changlin had been killed. After all, who would expect someone to dare kill an imperial marquis?
This gave Wang Feng the perfect opportunity to lead his disciples to the conference. If the empire found out about Marquis Changlin's death beforehand, they would undoubtedly send an army to besiege the Divine Immortal Sect, making participation impossible.
However, with the current strength of his disciples, securing the top spot at the conference would be challenging. The strongest disciple in the sect was Li Hei, a reincarnated expert at the Entering Sovereign Realm. While this was impressive, the top geniuses of the Radiant Sun Empire were likely at least at this level, if not higher.
"It seems I'll need to rely on the system's rewards to boost my disciples' cultivation," Wang Feng thought.
As he pondered, Great Demon Xuansha and Yaoyue stood silently by his side, not daring to disturb him.
Suddenly, a deep voice rang out from the distance, accompanied by the aura of a Sovereign Realm expert.
"Which senior expert at the Profound Sovereign Realm is here? This junior, Mu Yunfei, was passing through, sensed your aura, and came to pay my respects!"
Wang Feng looked up and saw a black dot rapidly approaching from the horizon. In moments, the figure materialized into a handsome young man dressed in simple robes.
As the young man landed, Great Demon Xuansha and Yaoyue's eyes narrowed; their auras turned cold. The oppressive atmosphere made Mu Yunfei shiver involuntarily.
"I didn't expect to find three Profound Sovereign experts here. My apologies for disturbing you!" Mu Yunfei quickly bowed, his tone respectful. The aura radiating from Wang Feng and his companions made him feel insignificant.
When his gaze fell on Yaoyue, Mu Yunfei was momentarily stunned by her beauty. However, he quickly regained his composure and averted his eyes.
Wang Feng raised an eyebrow, impressed. This was the first time he'd seen someone recover so quickly after seeing Yaoyue's stunning appearance.
"How did you know we're at the Profound Sovereign Realm?" Wang Feng asked with a faint smile. He found Mu Yunfei quite interesting. Knowing there were Profound Sovereign experts here, the young man still dared to approach?
"I sensed a Profound Sovereign aura earlier and happened to be in the area for training. I thought I'd come and pay my respects," Mu Yunfei explained.
Wang Feng nodded, his interest in Mu Yunfei growing. The young man was respectful but not subservient—a rare quality.
"At your age, reaching the Sovereign Realm is no small feat. You must come from a powerful background," Wang Feng remarked, studying Mu Yunfei.
Mu Yunfei, who appeared to be in his early twenties, had already reached the Sovereign Realm. Such an achievement was nearly impossible for a rogue cultivator, no matter how talented. Only those from influential backgrounds could reach such heights at such a young age.
"This junior is from the Divine Wind Empire," Mu Yunfei replied calmly.
Wang Feng's eyes gleamed with interest. He was no longer a novice in this world and was well aware of the surrounding empires. Besides the Radiant Sun Empire, there were two other major powers: the Divine Wind Empire and the Verdant Cloud Empire. These three empires formed a tripartite balance of power—constantly at odds yet interdependent.
He hadn't expected Mu Yunfei, a citizen of the Divine Wind Empire, to dare venture into Radiant Sun territory for training. Moreover, given Mu Yunfei's cultivation level, his status in the Divine Wind Empire was likely quite high.
"Aren't you afraid of being killed by Radiant Sun experts while training here?" Wang Feng asked with a teasing smile.
"Training comes with risks. If I feared them, how could I truly train?" Mu Yunfei replied confidently.
Wang Feng gave Mu Yunfei an appraising look. Regardless of his talent, Mu Yunfei's mindset alone explained how he had reached the Sovereign Realm at such a young age.
"Are you all from the Divine Immortal Sect?" Mu Yunfei suddenly asked, noticing the massive stone tablet behind Wang Feng and the faint outlines of buildings in the valley.
He was shocked. How could there be a sect with Profound Sovereign experts hidden in the outer regions of the Starry Mountain Range? He had thoroughly researched the area before coming and had never heard of such a sect.
"Indeed. I am the sect master of the Divine Immortal Sect. These two are my sect's elder and disciple," Wang Feng replied without hesitation.
In fact, Wang Feng's mind was already racing. Mu Yunfei's talent was undeniable. If he could recruit him into the Divine Immortal Sect, it would be a significant gain.
Mu Yunfei's heart raced. An elder and a disciple, both at the Profound Sovereign Realm? What kind of sect was this?
"I suspect you're not here for training but rather fleeing from something," Wang Feng said, with his tone confident.
Given Mu Yunfei's cultivation level and background, it was unlikely his faction would allow him to train alone in enemy territory. The three empires, while maintaining a facade of peace, were constantly scheming against each other. If the Radiant Sun Empire discovered Mu Yunfei's presence, they would either kill him or capture him as leverage.
Yet, Wang Feng sensed no other powerful auras nearby. As a Peak Stage Profound Sovereign expert, he could detect even the slightest presence of other experts. The fact that he sensed nothing meant Mu Yunfei was truly alone.
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