Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 433: The Five-Hundred-Year-Old Monster!
Leaving the Great General's Mansion, Ye Feng did not choose to return to Northern Cloud Residence but instead had the materials delivered to the Imperial Martial Academy, where they were to be managed and distributed by Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong.
Because of the close relationship between Shi Yehong and Ye Feng, and coupled with the recent killing of the Nine Sect Leaders' Qiu Kuzhen, it naturally led to Shi Yehong facing exclusion from the other sect leaders, not to mention that even Boss Cao Yi had been squeezed out.
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Of course, now that the Second Sect Leader was of a certain age, he seemed to have accepted the situation. He simply couldn't be bothered with going to the Utility Pavilion anymore and chose to go to the Imperial Martial Academy instead. Seeing this, Ye Feng let him take charge of the academy's financial authority because he didn't trust anyone else with it.
Moreover, Ye Feng even directly proposed Shi Yehong as the acting vice principal of the Martial Academy. Initially, this position was absolutely reserved for Hong Jiutian, but after his panic-stricken escape following the battle at the summit of the Forbidden City, he clearly had no face to show up again.
Although Ye Feng did not have the direct authority to appoint him, he did have the authority to arrange an acting position, and after Shi Yehong took over, the man seemed to come alive, with his essence, qi, and spirit all changing.
Previously at the Utility Pavilion, he might have been the Second Sect Leader, but he was pressured by the Grand Sect Leader and two elders above him, and he simply was unable to showcase his talents.
"Ye Feng, with these several large boxes of treasures and the cultivation methods and martial techniques seized from the Flora Sect and Underworld Sect, the academy can definitely proceed with its initial stages. I've roughly estimated it, and we should be able to carry out three terms, spanning three years. This really is an urgent need!" Shi Yehong remarked with a sigh.
Ye Feng waved his hand and said, "We don't need to worry about the financial aspect now, but these cultivation methods and martial techniques are still not quite right."
Shi Yehong curiously asked, "Aren't these already in hand, how could they still not be right?"
Ye Feng shook his head with a wry smile and replied, "The techniques of the Flora Sect are mostly suitable for women to practice, and those of the Underworld Sect lean towards being ruthless and sly, which are also not quite suitable. Only those from other sects like the Holy Mansion of Confucian Sect and the Buddhist Sect from Mount Shu are more appropriate."
Speaking up to here, Ye Feng sighed deeply and said, "It seems that when the time is right, I will have to make a trip to the Western Territory."
Hearing this, Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong couldn't help but laugh and say, "You might not need to wait for a suitable time in the future.
I just heard from a reliable source that the other day, the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts—now of course excluding the Flora Sect and the Underworld Sect, since these two sects are temporarily reorganized by their scattered disciples but their foundation is already lost!"
Ye Feng asked, "Has the Second Sect Leader heard something?"
Shi Yehong nodded and said, "I've heard that the remaining sects have already reached a consensus to hold a Martial Forest Convention at the Buddhist Sect. Based on my judgment, this Martial Forest Convention might very well be aimed at confronting you."
"A Martial Forest Convention?" Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and then coldly snorted, "Let's not bother with these for now. We should first handle the matters concerning the Great General's Mansion."
Shi Yehong inquired, "The Great General's Mansion, after all, has been established for decades, with a very profound base, but you, you've grown too fast recently, so much so that even I can't see through you anymore. Even the likes of Flora Sect and Underworld Sect have been eradicated by you, it seems unlikely you would worry about a mere Great General's Mansion."
Ye Feng nodded and said, "That's natural; I'm not going to take a Great General's Mansion seriously, but for some reason, I have this unsettled feeling in my heart, as if something is going to happen soon."
The Second Sect Leader asked, "The five people, have you chosen?"
After seeing Ye Feng nod, Shi Yehong said no more. Although he would have liked to lend a hand to Ye Feng, he knew all too well that with his current cultivation level, he probably couldn't participate in a battle of that tier.
"All right, Second Sect Leader, I estimate I still have many matters to attend to. After settling the issues with the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, I'll likely enter the legendary Outer Battlefield. So for the Martial Academy, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of it.
Besides, if you encounter any major issues that can't be resolved, feel free to seek out Senior Zhuge at the Utility Pavilion," said Ye Feng.
"I got it, you young man, don't forget that I am still your mentor's mentor. With just these matters, how could I not handle them? Rest assured, the Martial Academy will soon be implemented nationwide. As you said, we'll make sure every willing commoner has the opportunity to learn, without leaving anyone behind!" Shi Yehong responded with a hearty laugh.
Then, Ye Feng left the Imperial Martial Academy and headed back to Northern Cloud Residence. By this time, the day had fully dawned, and unintentionally, an entire night had passed. It was particularly cold in the capital during the early winter mornings, and unknowingly, snowflakes like dandruff had started to drift from the sky.
Upon entering Northern Cloud Residence, Ye Feng discovered that the young girl Yu Feiyu had also followed him inside.
"How is it, those people who ambushed the Divine Doctor Sect, were you able to find out anything about their origins?" Ye Feng asked as he entered the main hall.
Hong Qingyan did not speak but went to the backyard to prepare breakfast. Even though the servants had already made it, she still habitually checked on it, otherwise, she wouldn't be at ease.
Yu Feiyu furrowed her brow and said, "It's almost figured out. They are all remnants and desperate outlaws of the Martial Arts World from many years past. Most of these people originate from the Sects of Ancient Martial Arts but were expelled by their sects after committing serious crimes, and they are even wanted by the Utility Pavilion."
Ye Feng frowned and said, "It seems that these people must have been bribed by someone."
"That's likely, but the person behind the scenes can't be traced," Yu Feiyu said, shrugging her shoulders, "Big Brother Ye, you must understand that under those circumstances, I couldn't leave them alive; otherwise, the consequences would be unpredictable. After all, handling several powerhouses of the Divine Ability Realm Level is beyond my ability."
Ye Feng nodded in agreement, "They're dead, so there's no need to pursue the matter any further."
Yu Feiyu quickly caught on and changed the subject, "Right, Big Brother Ye, about those five people from the Heavenly Movement Mountain Range, should I mention it to my father and ask him to invite the two venerable elders from the valley to come out of seclusion?"
Ye Feng smiled and said, "If the elders from the valley could be persuaded to come out, that would indeed be good. However, I know your father's character. He wouldn't offer this help for nothing and will definitely have his demands."
Yu Feiyu said indignantly, "Then just agree to his demands, it's not like he's going to eat you up."
Ye Feng fell silent, and both of them knew what Yu Xianhe's demand was: for Ye Feng to marry Yu Feiyu and take over the Valley of the Medicine God. But that was precisely the demand Ye Feng could not fulfill, especially now that he already had Hong Qingyan.
Thinking of this, Ye Feng quickly added, "By the way, has there been any movement at the Central Region Fallen Dragon Valley lately?"
Yu Feiyu knew he was deliberately changing the subject, and she wasn't one to be easily sidetracked, so she countered, "The clash at the Heavenly Movement Mountain Range three days from now is no small matter. After all, the Great General's Mansion is not to be underestimated. Are you truly not considering asking my father to invite the venerable elders?"
Ye Feng suddenly felt a headache coming on as he considered how to refuse this tricky question, but at that moment, Hong Qingyan came out with breakfast, and they promptly ended the conversation to head to the dining room.
However, Hong Qingyan suddenly suggested, "Big Brother Ye, since there are powerful experts in the Valley of the Medicine God, let Feiyu ask them for help. After all, with five people, we only count as two here, even if I'm barely considered one. As for Xiao Chuanqi and the others, their cultivation strength still falls short."
Although Xiao Chuanqi had already reached the Divine Path Realm some time ago, he had been instructed by Ye Feng to deliberately suppress his cultivation realm and focus instead on enhancing the quality of his Qi Strength.
While he might only be of the Second Realm of the Divine Path Realm in terms of cultivation, his combat power was now completely on par with a Fourth Realm Divine Communication Realm expert, and he could even hold his own for a short while against a Fifth Realm Divine Ability Realm opponent.
Given the unique physiques of Xiao Chuanqi and Sima Zhantian, that wasn't surprising. Even so, there was still a gap when facing a peak Divine Ability Realm opponent, and against someone at the Half-Step Saint Realm Level, he would likely be defeated.
With that in mind, Ye Feng couldn't help but rub his temples, realizing that the current foundation of his side still fell short.
Picking up his rice bowl, Ye Feng pondered for a moment before saying, "We'll see. There's no rush." With that, he began eating breakfast.
Yu Feiyu wanted to protest, knowing that the decisive battle was in two days and time was pressing, but seeing Ye Feng clearly not interested in discussing it further, she remained silent.
"This guy, would it really be so hard to just agree? Really, he could have given me a way out, making me, a girl, take the initiative. How embarrassing!" Yu Feiyu grumbled inwardly.
As for Ye Feng, after hastily finishing breakfast, he headed to the backyard, where Leng Wuming had been moved but remained in the same critical condition as the night before. It seemed only the Black Jade Healing Paste could help him recover.
"Buddhist Sect, what must be done to obtain this Black Jade Healing Paste? If there's no way, then I might just have to seize it by force." Ye Feng squinted, feeling obligated not to sit by idly as Leng Wuming had been severely injured while on a mission to escort a treasure.
Afterward, Ye Feng chose to retreat into the study's secret room for secluded cultivation. With a significant amount of the Source of Luck now present in his Divine Path Heavenly Edict Scroll, he planned to use this time to train and strengthen his cultivation strength as much as possible.
"With my current Cultivation Realm, the Sword of the King should be able to overpower anyone in the Divine Ability Realm, and if I were to use the Emperor's Divine Dragon Fist, I could even suppress powerhouses of the Sacred Realm.
Using the Mental Power Nucleus, I could even contend with the legendary Half-Step Golden Core, but facing a Golden Core Realm master would probably be a bit challenging," Ye Feng reflected.
However, the legendary Golden Core Realm was unlikely to exist within the Nine Great Sects of the Ancient Martial Arts world, though it was not impossible that one of the Four Great Ancient Clans possessed such a powerhouse, considering their centuries of heritage.
Ye Feng also knew that once someone reached the Golden Core Realm, their lifespan would be much longer than that of a normal person, potentially living for up to five hundred years, which was quite terrifying.
"Five hundred years, that's practically an old monster. But with the foundation of the Great General's Mansion, it's unlikely they have connections with the Four Great Ancient Clans," Ye Feng mused, also not discounting the possibility that with the news of the upcoming battle spreading, the Ancient Clans might be scheming something.
After all, up to this point, Ye Feng had already cultivated deep grudges with both the Bu Family and the Hong Family from among the Four Great Ancient Clans.