With Ling Feng’s current strength, he infiltrated Fiery Cloud Star without alerting anyone. Instead of heading to the Ximen Family immediately, he first arrived at Sky Dome Peak, where the Martial Arts Conference was being held.

Sky Dome Peak is the first peak of Fiery Cloud Star and the main venue for this Martial Arts Conference.

Originally sparsely populated, Fiery Cloud Star has now become the focal point of worldwide attention due to this grand event.

Walking around Sky Dome Peak, Ling Feng felt that nearly everyone around was at the Later Stage of the Azure Sky Realm, which greatly surprised him.

There are indeed many masters in the Ancient Ruins, but they were all hidden away in their own corners cultivating. Now, due to the legacy of the Painter, they’ve all emerged, giving a truly shocking impression.

Ling Feng arrived at a reception inn and found one of the walls inside covered in densely packed names.

"What’s going on here?" Ling Feng couldn’t help but curiously ask a servant of the inn.

The servant looked at Ling Feng and smiled, "You must be new to Fiery Cloud Star, sir?"

Ling Feng nodded.

"It’s no wonder," said the servant. "This is our inn’s betting wall. The names in red are the elites of this Martial Arts Conference who have a high chance of becoming the champion, whereas the names in gray are those who got eliminated in the conference."

Ling Feng realized, "So that’s how it is. But there are so few names in red on this wall, they must be super experts, right?"

The servant replied, "That’s right. Among these people, the most likely to win the championship are Ximen Huxiao of the Ximen Family, Nan Yidao of the Storm Sect, the loose cultivator Qi Shanhe, Sword Madman Jian Qingchen, and the mysterious black-robed expert Yun Bufan."

"The strength of these five is indisputable, and everyone believes they are capable of winning the championship," the servant encouraged. "Why not place a bet yourself, sir? If you win, the rewards are significant!"

Ling Feng waved his hand with a smile, declining the servant’s urging.

Through diligent investigation, Ling Feng quickly grasped the strength and information of these five individuals. They were all supreme experts at the Pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm. Ling Feng even suspected that there might be a super expert at the Half-Step Vast Sky Realm among them.

After months of fierce battles, the final showdown was set to begin the day after tomorrow! Ling Feng felt a bit excited, thinking he had arrived at just the right time to witness the true power of these five.

Two days passed quickly, and Sky Dome Peak eventually welcomed the final contest of this Martial Arts Conference.

A total of eight people entered the finals, known as the top eight. However, everyone knew that the strength of those three was still somewhat inferior compared to the five, so hopes for them winning weren’t very high.

On the day of the finals, the inside and outside of Sky Dome Peak were already tightly guarded by the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect, and the peak was surrounded by numerous cultivators. The final showdown was the most anticipated moment of this Martial Arts Conference.

For everyone present, even the slightest insight gained from watching was worthwhile, as this was a contest among the top-ranked masters of the Ancient Ruins.

At the summit of Sky Dome Peak was a massive Practice Field, where the final champion would be decided. Ling Feng concealed himself within the bustling crowd, his gaze falling on the edge of the Practice Field.

In the eight directions of the Practice Field, there was a man with powerful aura at each position. Clearly, these eight were the strong contenders who made it to the finals!

Due to prior investigation, Ling Feng also recognized these individuals. There was a spectator stand around the Practice Field. Ling Feng found a comfortable spot and then sat there waiting for the battle to begin.

Behind the Practice Field, Ximen Tian had a hint of confusion and shock: "The leader of the White Star Organization has already changed to Ling Feng? This... how is it possible!"

Ximen Tian never imagined that the poor young man who helped Ximen Shuang save him would now transform into the Sect Master of the White Star Organization! It gave Ximen Tian a feeling of incredulity.

After all, the White Star Organization is not a small force. If he had known Ling Feng would have such fortune, he wouldn’t have interfered in matters involving him and his granddaughter in the past.

"What a pity, what a pity!" Ximen Tian lamented, "Can this matter be confirmed?"

"It can be confirmed since the news came from the White Star Organization itself. They said Ling Feng... the Sect Master will personally come to award the legacy reward of the Painter to the winner!"

Ximen Tian frowned slightly, pacing back and forth: "No matter what, our Ximen Family must achieve final victory. Tell Ximen Huxiao not to hold back once on stage! I agree to let him unleash his full power."

"Yes, Clan Leader!" After receiving Ximen Tian’s command, the person turned and left.

Ximen Tian muttered to himself, "Who would’ve thought Ling Feng would have his day of success, rising like a phoenix from a commoner... However, I wonder if Ximen Shuang still holds any feelings for Ling Feng... This is indeed an opportunity!"

... 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Sky Dome Peak, on the Practice Field.

The first bout was about to begin. According to the previous draws and match results, the first contest was between Yun Bufan and another non-favorite expert, Qingtian.

Yun Bufan, clad in a black robe, was surrounded by a mist of darkness, making it difficult for ordinary people to even see his face.

"Qingtian, you’re skilled at palm techniques, but it’s unfortunate for you to face me!" Yun Bufan said calmly, "You’re no match for me. You might as well concede now!"

Qingtian, a towering man, heard Yun Bufan’s words and his expression cooled, "Yun Bufan, I know you’re strong, but as a fellow master at the Peak of the Azure Sky Realm, what makes you think you can be so arrogant in front of me? Today, I’ll let you taste my palm technique!"

As he spoke, Qingtian’s figure flickered and vanished before the crowd, followed by his low roar, "Grand Sun Thousand Stele Palm!"

In an instant, countless giant palms appeared around Yun Bufan, each resembling a scorching sun, seemingly ready to melt everything on the field.

"Such fierce power, such immense palm power! Qingtian had never displayed such strength before. Could he have been hiding his strength all along?"

"Worthy of a master at the Peak of the Azure Sky Realm. It seems we underestimated him before!"

"Anyone who could make it this far is a super expert. Yun Bufan will pay dearly for his carelessness."

...

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow; it seemed Qingtian had comprehended the Elemental Laws of Fire, and a trace of Thunder Power was mixed into the Grand Sun Thousand Stele Palm. In terms of power, it was already quite formidable.