mtl008 Chapter 369: Challenging Phoenix Sky
Chapter 369: Challenging Phoenix Sky
Li Hanhai lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "Your Majesty, although Lin Feng bears some resemblance to someone we know, this conversation did not yield the expected results." His voice was calm, without a trace of emotion, but a hint of helplessness lingered in his eyes. He looked at Lin Feng and shook his head gently, the subtle movement seeming to hold within it many unspeakable secrets.
The Emperor was incredibly intelligent. Seeing this, he realized there might be something hidden between them that was inconvenient to reveal, so he stopped asking. He turned his head slightly, his gaze settling on Lin Feng with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Lin Feng, I remember you said you wanted to marry Chen Xin'er. Are you serious?"
Lin Feng's heart trembled when he heard this. He took a deep breath, then raised his head and looked firmly into the emperor's eyes: "Your Majesty, I have made up my mind to marry Chen Xiner." His voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the palace, showing his determination.
The Emperor nodded slightly, a barely perceptible smile on his lips. He turned to look at Chen Xiner: "Chen Xiner, are you willing to marry Lin Feng?"
Chen Xiner's face flushed bright red, like a blooming flower. She lowered her head slightly, her voice soft as a mosquito but clearly audible, "Yes, I do." Her shy look made people feel pity and love.
The Emperor smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this. "Very good! I also think you two are a perfect match." Then, he changed the subject, looking towards the right side of the palace, and raised his voice a bit. "What do you think, Huang Tian?"
A man sitting on the right side of the palace slowly rose. He was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, embroidered with delicate flames, a testament to his noble status. His face was stern, his eyes brimming with authority and arrogance. He clasped his fists in a powerful, standard salute before the Emperor, his movements precise and precise, and declared aloud, "Your Majesty, Chen Xin'er and my son are already engaged, a fact known to all. If you were to ask us to break off the engagement simply because of Lin Feng's momentary inclination, what would become of the Nine Emperors' Pavilion? Wouldn't we become a laughingstock?" His words were sharp, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction and anger, and his gaze fixed on Lin Feng, as if he could see through him.
The Emperor frowned slightly after hearing this and fell into deep thought. His fingers tapped the armrests lightly, creating a rhythmic sound that was particularly clear in the silent palace.
Li Hanhai stood tall and straight, his spacesuit emitting the cold light of future technology in this ancient palace. He raised his head slightly, cleared his throat, and broke the deadlock: "Sheng Li, since Lin Feng and Chen Xiner love each other, in my opinion, it is the best policy to help them achieve their goal. Forcibly separating the couple may lose the support of the people, and it is not right in terms of both emotion and reason." His voice came through the loudspeaker of the spacesuit, with a hint of metallic echo, and he looked firmly at the emperor with a sincere and resolute attitude.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's lips curled up into a meaningful smile. "What the Immortal said is absolutely true. True love is hard to find in this world. If we can help a couple become a perfect couple, it would be a wonderful thing." After saying this, he turned to look at Huang Tian, his eyes questioning, "Huang Tian, what do you think?"
Huang Tian wore a magnificent brocade robe, its intricately embroidered flame pattern pulsing in the candlelight, highlighting his extraordinary status and position. His expression darkened, his brow furrowed slightly as he pondered the matter. Seeing that both the Emperor and Li Hanhai were leaning towards the union of Lin Feng and Chen Xin'er, he knew that if he persisted, he would not only offend the Emperor but also the mysterious "immortal" before him.
After thinking for a moment, Huang Tian spoke slowly, with a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in his tone: "Your Majesty, since the immortal said so, I will obey your order. However, the matter of the engagement concerns the reputation of the Nine Emperor Pavilion. It will be difficult to explain to the world of martial arts if it is canceled hastily. I think that we can follow the rules of martial arts and decide it by force." He stared at Lin Feng with a bit of provocation and scrutiny, as if he wanted to find a trace of retreat on the other's face.
Lin Feng was not afraid at all. He took a step forward, his eyes as firm as torches, looking directly at Huang Tian: "Since Pavilion Master Huang has the conditions, you might as well speak frankly. Lin Feng will accompany you to the end." His posture was upright, exuding an aura of confidence and determination, as if declaring to everyone that for love, he would never back down.
Upon seeing this, Huang Tian nodded slightly and said, "Okay! Mr. Lin is indeed straightforward. You have the Star Blade in your hand and the combat power of a Grandmaster, so I will not take advantage of you. If you don't use the Star Blade and can hold on in my hand for a stick of incense, I, the Jiuhuang Pavilion, fully support your marriage and will definitely protect the Chen family in the future." His voice was steady and powerful, and his words revealed the boldness and domineering attitude of a man of the world, as well as absolute confidence in his own strength.
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng responded without hesitation: "Okay! It's a deal. I wonder where the competition will be held?" His eyes were full of anticipation and excitement, as if he couldn't wait to meet this challenge and fight for his love and future.
Before Huang Tian responded, the Emperor could no longer conceal his excitement and shouted, "Wonderful! This is a grand event. One is a young and promising talented young genius, and the other is the leader of the five major sects, the Nine Emperor Pavilion. This duel will surely be exciting. I'm looking forward to it." His face was filled with an excited smile, his eyes flashing with anticipation and curiosity about the battle, and his body leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to take in every detail of the duel.
Seeing this, Li Hanhai looked at Zhang Shengli and said, "Shengli, I know a place that is open and spacious and can be protected from the aftermath of the battle. I think it is more suitable for this competition." His tone was respectful and humble, and his eyes revealed a hint of importance and caution towards this competition.
Huang Tian clasped his fists and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble the Immortal to lead the way." There was a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his eyes, he wanted to see what the competition place that this "Immortal" mentioned looked like.
At this point, Chen Xiner could no longer contain her worry and hurriedly stepped forward to grab Lin Feng's sleeve. Her eyes were red, filled with worry and unease. "Lin Feng, you must be careful. I've heard the Master of the Nine Emperors Pavilion is a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster, with unfathomable strength. You may be strong, but this challenge is too dangerous." Her voice trembled, tears welling in her eyes, as if Lin Feng was about to embark on a path of no return.
Lin Feng gently held Chen Xiner's hand and looked at her tenderly, his eyes full of comfort and confidence: "Xiner, don't be afraid. I know what to do. Just hold on for one stick of incense, it's not a fight between life and death. I'll be fine." His voice was soft and firm, as if it had a magical power that made Chen Xiner's heart calm down a little.