Ling Feng nodded slightly. The Tower Spirit had mentioned the Mad Doctor before, and Ling Feng had gained some understanding of the Mad Doctor’s strength.

"Moreover, there’s one more thing I think I should mention to the Sect Master!" the information officer said. "Earlier, the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect jointly held a Martial Arts Conference, which is now coming to an end. It was said at the time that the champion’s reward would be the Painter’s Inheritance, so..."

Ling Feng nodded. At that time, he merely wanted to use this to stabilize the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect. After all, the Painter’s Inheritance was extremely important to Ling Feng, and he couldn’t possibly give it away!

What’s more, Ling Feng had a very poor opinion of the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect!

"I understand, I will go back when the time comes!" Ling Feng said. "Is there anything else I need to be aware of?"

"One last thing, after investigation, the Black Star Organization and Heaven’s Gate have become entangled!" the officer said with a grave expression.

Black Star Organization? Ling Feng frowned. "If I recall correctly, wasn’t the Black Star Organization formerly a branch of the White Star Organization? Later, they parted ways with the White Star Organization due to differing beliefs?"

The officer nodded. "The Sect Master is correct; those in the Black Star Organization are all people driven by selfish desires; they are a disgrace to our White Star Organization!"

Seeing the officer’s indignation, Ling Feng smiled slightly. "The betrayers will be punished sooner or later, I understand. You may leave now."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Now, with the Chaotic Octagonal Linglong Tower, Ling Feng could leave the Ancient Ruins anytime he wished. However, the seal on Earth had less than four years remaining.

Although Ling Feng wanted to go back and take a look, he was well aware that time was running out for him. Even though it seemed like he wielded a considerable amount of power, integrating all that power would still take a significant amount of time!

"I should go check out the Martial Arts Conference first!" Ling Feng exhaled. "To push the Heavenly Scroll forward, the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect are obstacles that must be overcome. Only by conquering the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect can the Heavenly Scroll truly be advanced!"

Ling Feng was well aware of the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect’s conduct. They had realized the value of the Heavenly Scroll and would undoubtedly use force to monopolize it, thus creating the greatest value for themselves.

After greeting the four Hall Masters, Ling Feng set off towards the Martial Arts Conference, curious about what level the hidden experts in the Ancient Ruins could reach.

At this moment, however, on the planet where the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect jointly hosted the Martial Arts Conference, they were facing a severe challenge.

Because this was the first Martial Arts Conference in the Ancient Ruins, and featured the Painter’s Inheritance as a gimmick, those hidden experts scattered throughout the Ancient Ruins couldn’t contain their excitement and emerged one after another.

As the organizers, the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect were naturally thrilled to see so many experts arrive, as they intended to use this opportunity to draw in various experts and enhance their own strength.

However, to their shock and anger, the experts they gathered were being slaughtered by some mysterious masters in the competition arena!

Even more infuriating was that these mysterious masters showed no respect for the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect, and publicly expelled the members sent by the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect to recruit them.

"These people must be from Heaven’s Gate!" Ximen Tian said through gritted teeth as he listened to the reports from his subordinates. "They know we are taking this chance to oppose Heaven’s Gate, and that’s why they’ve sent these masters to block us!"

The Lan Sect Master sat in front of Ximen Tian. This Martial Arts Conference was important to both families, so the Lan Sect Master had come in person.

"Those folks have been confirmed to be from Heaven’s Gate, but what baffles me is, where did Heaven’s Gate find so many super experts?" the Lan Sect Master said solemnly. "Head of the Ximen Family, did you notice that several of those people looked familiar?"

Ximen Tian nodded, speaking grave tones. "Indeed, I had the same feeling earlier. If I’m not mistaken, those people should be experts from the Black Star Organization!"

The Lan Sect Master’s face darkened. "The Black Star Organization... Recently, the Black Star Organization has entangled themselves with Heaven’s Gate. They’re truly of the same ilk! Although the Black Star Organization doesn’t have many members, they are full of experts! If those participating in the conference disguised as experts from the Black Star Organization, then we must prepare accordingly!"

"Indeed!" Ximen Tian said solemnly. "Therefore, I have decided to send Ximen Huxiao to participate; we must sever Heaven’s Gate’s claws!"

The Lan Sect Master nodded. "Since the Head of the Ximen Family has said so, we at the Lan Sect cannot stand idly by. I will send our Nan Yidao to participate. At the very least, we must let Heaven’s Gate know that we are not to be trifled with!"

Ximen Huxiao and Nan Yidao were super strong warriors from both sides, standing at the Pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm. Even if the opponents were experts from the Black Star Organization, they would have no trouble taking them down.

"Oh, by the way, Heaven’s Gate and our two families have had several conflicts recently, and that mysterious Master of Heaven’s Gate has also appeared. Each time he appears, his strength increases significantly. I suspect he has cultivated a sinister technique that rapidly enhances strength!" the Lan Sect Master said.

Ximen Tian nodded. "I’ve heard that too. It seems we can’t just sit and wait any longer. Once the Martial Arts Conference is over, it will be time for the decisive battle between us and Heaven’s Gate."

"I’m really looking forward to it!" the Lan Sect Master’s eyes gleamed. "The power structure of the Ancient Ruins, unchanged for tens of thousands of years, is finally about to shift! But we should also be cautious of those from the White Star Organization; they are not to be underestimated!"

"Haha, those from the White Star Organization are just antiquated fools clinging to outdated ideals!" Ximen Tian laughed. "If it weren’t for the Painter’s Inheritance, I wouldn’t have chosen to cooperate with them at all! Although their strength is notable, their philosophy is nothing short of laughable."

The Lan Sect Master also laughed. To ambitious individuals like them, the idealistic White Star Organization posed no threat.

... 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"So this is where the Martial Arts Conference is being held, the Fiery Cloud Star?" After half a month of traveling, Ling Feng stood outside the Fiery Cloud Star, observing the bustling crowds with a hint of a smile. "It seems the Ximen Family and the Lan Sect have made quite an impression!"