The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 1309: Undisputed First Place

Ling Feng lifted his brows and glanced at Ning Guichen, who looked torn and uncomfortable. He only pursed his lips and said nothing.

Ning Guichen let out a quiet sigh. He returned back to the platform with his head down, looking utterly defeated.

With Ling Feng's ability in Iron and Gold Refining, entering the Flowing Flame Hall should have been guaranteed. But with Master Qingxuan watching from the side, Ning Guichen did not dare hand him the qualification token.

Lin Mu, on the other hand, had always been quick to notice trouble. One look at Ning Guichen's meek expression, and he instantly understood what had happened.

It had to be that old turtle Qingxuan threatening Ning Guichen to stop him from passing Ling Feng.

"Annoying old geezer!"

Lin Mu let out a cold snort and gave Ning Guichen a small shove. "Senior Brother Ning, ignore that old turtle. He belongs to the Blazing Sun Divine Hall. He has no say in our Five Spirit Hall's matters."

"Sigh..."

Ning Guichen could only give a helpless smile. How could a direct disciple like Lin Mu understand the hardships faced by ordinary disciples like them?

Besides, Lin Mu's elder sister was the Hall Master of the Earth Spirit Hall!

With his mysterious master and his sister shielding him, he could act as he pleased in Dongling Immortal Pool. Even insulting Master Qingxuan to his face never brought him trouble. Master Qingxuan only pretended not to hear it.

The fate of ordinary disciples was entirely different. A single word from an elder, even one from another hall, could decide whether they lived or died.

The Flowing Flame Hall's test soon ended. Ling Feng took first place without question. Master Qingxuan knew that with results like this, Ling Feng would receive a qualification token no matter what. Trying to interfere further would only embarrass himself.

He gave up on that idea, but another, darker thought formed in his heart.

Even if Ling Feng received the qualification token, so what?

From Iron Ice City to Dongling Immortal Pool lay the Demon Heaven Snow Ridge, a place full of danger and opportunity alike. Every year, many geniuses lost their lives in that snowy abyss.

A cold glint flickered in Master Qingxuan's eyes. He was very interested in the flame Ling Feng possessed, the one that could refine Golden Crow Stone so quickly!

But something like that had to be handled discreetly!

He narrowed his eyes and swept his gaze across the crowd. His attention finally settled on Mu Renjie, the Mu family elder who had escorted Mu Feiyang.

The Mu family was eager to cling to the mighty Blazing Sun Divine Hall. Naturally, they had to show some sincerity.

Earlier he had already noticed the friction between Mu Renjie and Ling Feng. A few promises from him would be enough to make Mu Renjie work for him willingly!

"Hehe!"

Master Qingxuan tapped a finger on the armrest, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

When all Five Spirit Hall assessments were completed, Ning Guichen compiled the results and handed them to Master Qingxuan.

He opened the registry. The name at the top of every list was the same. First in the final ranking, first in every hall test. All of them belonged to Ling Feng!

If someone with this level of achievement still failed to advance, the entire crowd would probably accuse him of rigging the results.

Master Qingxuan shot Ning Guichen a sideways glance. "Junior Nephew Ning, you handled things well. Let us pretend what happened earlier never occurred."

He then took a brush, casually marked Ling Feng's name, and said, "This Ling Feng has some talent. If you want to give him the qualification token, I have no objection."

"Really?"

The words slipped out before Ning Guichen could stop himself. Realizing his loss of composure, he quickly bowed his head. "I understand."

Master Qingxuan gave a faint, indifferent smile. After selecting a few other outstanding candidates, he returned the registry to Ning Guichen. "I am tired. You may handle the rest."

"Yes, Senior Uncle."

Ning Guichen accepted the list. Once Master Qingxuan left, he finally let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his palms.

"The final ranking is out!"

Ning Guichen walked to the front of the platform and announced loudly, "First place goes to Ling Feng, recommended by Moxue Mountain Manor. He placed first in all five hall assessments!"

Ling Feng possessed a Chaotic Body, trained in all five elements, and also cultivated the rare attributes of ice, wind, and thunder. This assessment was practically free points for him. It would be more surprising if he did not take first place in everything.

As the names continued down the list, Mo Sanqing also appeared. His results were above average, earning him a qualification token as well.

"Congratulations, Brother Ling!"

As soon as the assessment ended, Lin Mu rushed over and slapped a qualification token into Ling Feng's hand. He burst into laughter. "Brother Ling, you should have seen the old bastard Qingxuan's face. It looked like a piece of overcooked liver!"

Ling Feng gave a faint smile. This was only the beginning. One day, he would crush Master Qingxuan beneath his feet and repay the humiliation from Xianyao Pavilion!

Ning Guichen approached and bowed deeply. "Junior Brother Ling, about the assessment earlier, I hope you will not blame me."

"It's fine."

Ling Feng smiled lightly. Although the grudge had roots, the debt belonged to Master Qingxuan, not others.

Ning Guichen shook his head. "I never expected your source true fire to be so powerful. I have never seen a flame capable of refining Golden Crow Stone in ten breaths."

"I just happened to practice a few fire-type divine skills. It is nothing special."

Ling Feng answered modestly. Lin Mu laughed and cut in, "Enough talk. You and Miss Tuoba both got your qualification tokens and slapped that old turtle across the face. Let us go celebrate, then we can set out for Demon Heaven Snow Ridge tomorrow. Senior Brother Ning, you come too."

Ling Feng nodded. It was already late. Most people would depart in the morning anyway.

"I should not." Ning Guichen quickly waved. "Junior Brother Lin, I still have to organize the results and submit them to the hall elders."

"No need to rush. Listen to me! Come celebrate with us!"

Lin Mu dragged Ning Guichen along. Unable to resist, Ning Guichen followed.

Ling Feng and Tuoba Yan returned with them to Xianyao Pavilion. Last time, they had only been allowed to stay there because of Master Qingxuan. This time, they walked in openly with their qualification tokens, and no one dared to complain.

In the crowd, Mo Sanqing watched Ling Feng's departing figure and sighed softly. Treating Ling Feng as a rival now felt foolish.

They were not even standing on the same level!

Just then, he noticed Qin Wuyang, who had left with Master Qingxuan, suddenly returned. He whispered a few words to Mu Renjie. Soon after, Mu Renjie and Mu Feiyang followed him away.

Mo Sanqing faintly heard a name in their conversation. It sounded like Ling Feng.

"Strange. Isn't Mu Feiyang already chosen by the Tempest Wind Hall elder? Why would he get involved with the Blazing Sun Divine Hall? And what does it have to do with Ling Feng?"

He frowned, but let the thought go. He joined Mo Qingfeng, and the two returned to Moxue Mountain Manor.