Permanent Martial Arts

Chapter 206 - Undercurrents

Chapter 206: Undercurrents

Lin Feng was second in the elimination rounds, and was very likely to be first in the upcoming qualifying rounds!

If he really obtained first place, the various honors, statuses, and identities he would receive would be unimaginable. They would not even be inferior to Divine Realm experts.

The Lin family was naturally overjoyed. The students of the Myriad Academy were also overjoyed. Chief Commander Long Duo and the other martial artists of Dragonlith City were also very happy. All the martial artists in the South Mountain Base also felt incomparably proud.

Lin Feng’s name was already known throughout the world. Everyone knew that Lin Feng had boundless prospects. Such a young Metamorphic Realm martial artist, and almost the strongest martial artist in the Metamorphic Realm at that, had a high chance of reaching the Divine Realm in the future.

He was almost a preliminary Divine Realm martial artist.

Many people were happy for Lin Feng, but there were also some who were in a constant state of anxiety and worry.

This was the case for the Zhao family. Be it Zhao Dongsheng or Zhao Ping, they were both in an indescribable panic. Yes, panic.

Back when Lin Feng rose to power in Dragonlith City, broke the genetic lock, and became the Hero of Humanity, the Zhao family had already been very wary of the Lin family. Even the plan they had formulated to join forces and annihilate the Lin Corporation came to nothing.

Dealing with an inhuman expert was no easy task. The Zhao family even wanted to take the initiative to make peace with the Lin family, but the Lin family did not want to discuss it at all. What was there to talk about with the Zhao family? The Zhao family should be the one getting anxious.

Of course, if Lin Feng had only just broken the genetic lock, even if he obtained the Hero of Humanity Medal, what could he do to the Zhao family? The Zhao family had an inhuman expert who had broken the genetic lock, who was always at the frontline. His family had to be protected.

Although Zhao Ping was not his immediate family, he was still related to Zhao Dongsheng. The Lin family did not have the ability to deal with the Zhao family now. Hence, the Zhao family could only endure it, but they were not too afraid.

But things were different now. The Zhao family was really afraid.

Lin Feng’s rise was too fast. He was now the focus of attention worldwide. If he obtained first place in the Global Martial Arts Competition again, he would almost be a preliminary candidate for Divine Realm.

How influential was a Divine Realm martial artist?

Perhaps Lin Feng would not dare to kill Zhao Ping for no reason, but as long as Lin Feng revealed a little of his thoughts, although Zhao Ping would not die, the Zhao family would be implicated, and the Zhao family’s businesses would decline.

Without their businesses and massive wealth, what did the Zhao family have?

At that time, even if they were still alive, it would be a life worse than death.

However, if the Zhao family took the initiative to reconcile with the Lin family now, would the Lin family agree?

The Zhao family was in trouble, and Zhao Ping’s life was gradually becoming difficult. His father, who was very accommodating in the past, was now beating and scolding him at every turn. He was even grounded and restricted from leaving the Zhao family’s villa. His life was very suffocating.

Apart from the uneasy and terrified Zhao family, Zhang Zifeng was not in a good mood either.

Ever since Lin Feng had offended Zhang Zifeng in Stone City, his dignity received a huge blow. Later on, when the new policy for martial artists appeared, he could not even remain a Legate.

Now, Zhang Zifeng had already gone to the frontline and fought life-or-death battles with some demon generals. This was something he had disdained in the past, but he had no choice.

Those demon generals were all very powerful, and not inferior to Divine Realm martial artists. In fact, in just a few months, Zhang Zifeng had been injured numerous times, and sustained rather serious injuries on one occasion.

Zhang Zifeng was a dignified Divine Realm martial artist. His mentality was like a high-and-almighty deity. How could he stand such a miserable life? All of this was because of Lin Feng. He hated Lin Feng to death.

Unfortunately, he was at the frontline. Even Divine Realm martial artists could not leave easily. Now that the Global Martial Arts Competition had begun, Zhang Zifeng had actually discovered Lin Feng.

Moreover, Lin Feng was in the limelight in the Global Martial Arts Competition. He was ranked second in the elimination rounds, and was very likely to be first in the qualifying rounds!

Compared to Lin Feng’s boundless glory, how could he, a dignified Divine Realm martial artist living in such a sorry state, not hate Lin Feng for it?

“Lin Feng, all of this is because of you! Heh, in only nine months, you’ve already become a Third Level Metamorphic Realm martial artist. Who would believe that you don’t have any secrets? The five major factions aren’t the only ones who hold the reins in this world. Where light is, there darkness will be also. Heh…”

A trace of coldness appeared in Zhang Zifeng’s eyes.

…

“Huh?”

Elder Kang’s expression suddenly changed slightly, as if he had received some news.

“Elder Kang, what happened?”

Sage Yuanyi was on very good terms with Elder Kang. He could tell at a glance that something was up with Elder Kang.

Elder Kang’s expression gradually darkened. He said coldly, “Some rats have noticed Lin Feng.”

Sage Yuanyi’s expression also darkened. He naturally knew what Elder Kang meant.

Although the entire human world was controlled by the five major factions and the Nine Sages, it was impossible for them to really control human nature! Human nature was the most complex thing of all. Light coexisted with darkness.

Not all martial artists, and not all Divine Realm or Meta-divine Realm experts, were dedicated to all of humanity. They wandered on the edge of darkness and light. They only thought about their own martial path and life transitions.

Humanity and justice meant nothing to them.

Some people noticed that Lin Feng had broken through to the Third Level of Metamorphic Realm in nine months. This speed had already broken the record set by Dongfang Sheng, which was one year and three months.

Some people also noticed how Lin Feng’s mental power was incredibly strong. Those martial artists who knew about the Void Bubble also vaguely coveted Lin Feng, and felt that there might be Lin Feng might be carrying some unknown secrets.

Just because the Sages did not care did not mean that the other Divine Realm and Meta-divine Realm martial artists did not as well.

There were even people who had paid the same attention to Dongfang Sheng before. Back then, Dongfang Sheng was extraordinarily talented. He had also encountered a few crises, but resolved all of them eventually.

Elder Kang also told this news to the Invincible Fist Sage.

The Invincible Fist Sage snorted coldly and said, “Those shady rats, don’t let me find out who they are. Otherwise, I’ll personally wipe them out!”

However, even the Invincible Fist Sage could only make a vicious statement.

Why? It’s because there was no way to find them at all. Those martial artists hiding in the dark might actually be a Divine Realm martial artist fighting with dire beasts at the frontline in their real identity.

However, in the dark, they might appear with another identity and face. Where light is, there darkness will be also. Even the Nine Sages and the five major factions could not possibly eliminate this situation completely.

“Invincible, get some experts from your academic faction to watch over Lin Feng’s family. Nothing must happen to his family. As for Lin Feng, he is in the Global Martial Arts Competition. He’ll be fine for the time being.”

The other Sages also nodded in agreement. Lin Feng was only a Metamorphic Realm martial artist. He was already very fortunate to receive the attention of Sages. After all, the Nine Sages were all guarding the depths of the Outland. They would not leave easily unless there was a major upheaval.

“He has to deal with some hardships himself…”

With that, Elder Kang closed his eyes again. He knew very well that Lin Feng’s future situation would be rather perilous, but wasn’t this also a path that a genius martial artist had to experience?

Back then, Dongfang Sheng and many other geniuses had all grown with such hardships. The Sages could give them some help, but they could not help them at all times.

The path of martial arts ultimately relied on oneself!