Chapter 2047: Chapter 2044: Seeking Forgiveness

In the White Star Organization, Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master sat in the guest hall, feeling like they were on edge. They had learned that Ling Feng personally rescued members of the Defying Heaven Alliance, feeling both relieved and helpless.

They’ve been left waiting for hours, clearly an expression of Ling Feng’s dissatisfaction, deliberately causing them embarrassment. But they have to swallow this bitter pill, as they’re dependent on Ling Feng due to their prior faults.

"Our Alliance Leader Ling is not someone with a broad mind!" Ximen Tian remarked, "When have we ever been kept waiting this long?"

"To speak truthfully, never!" Storm Sect Master chuckled bitterly, "But what can we do? No matter how long we wait, we have to endure it. We’re the ones in need here, unless... you are confident in assassinating the Master of Heaven’s Gate!"

Ximen Tian sighed. The impression and influence left by the Master of Heaven’s Gate at the Martial Arts Conference were too profound. Even with the God-Extinguishing Crossbow in hand, Ximen Tian doesn’t have absolute confidence.

Therefore, they still need Ling Feng as their shield, and they must adopt a humble stance to appease Ling Feng, something both parties understand well.

After more than half an hour, Ling Feng finally appeared: "Two alliance leaders gracing us with your presence, I wonder what brings you here?"

"My apologies, I just heard you arrive. Blame the messenger guard who got sidetracked caring for the wounded, delaying your notification. You won’t hold it against me, right?" Ling Feng said with a smile, as if everything were genuinely true.

Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master exchanged glances, responding together: "Of course not."

Storm Sect Master cleared his throat, saying, "Actually, Ximen Clan Leader and I are here to admit our errors and apologize."

"What do you mean by this, alliance leaders?" Ling Feng asked, surprised, "What fault do you see in yourselves?"

Ximen Tian chuckled bitterly, "The attack on Defying Heaven Alliance’s base was actually due to my oversight. I found the lair of Heaven’s Gate and, intending to deliver a fatal blow, withdrew our high-combat forces, leaving our own defense thin!"

"But what I didn’t anticipate was being outwitted; their base was merely one of the common ones, far from their true lair!" Ximen Tian sighed, "So... when I learned of the attack, I was both shocked and regretful!"

"However, hearing the Alliance Leader saved everyone, I finally relaxed!" Ximen Tian bowed to Ling Feng, expressing gratitude, "I came to apologize and extend my thanks!"

Ling Feng waved his hand, "No need, as the Alliance Leader, saving them was within my duties. There’s no need for special thanks!"

"But..." Ling Feng eyes narrowed, "Regarding the lair of Heaven’s Gate, after this setback, aren’t there things you need to report? How did they know your plan, how did they counter it, and how did they time your actions? Do you believe it was just coincidence?"

Ximen Tian spoke seriously, "Alliance Leader, we suspect there is a mole and traitor within the Defying Heaven Alliance."

"It’s not a possibility; it’s a certainty!" Ling Feng replied coldly, "Such a huge plan wouldn’t be possible without an insider! Ximen Clan Leader, as Vice Alliance Hierarch, you shouldn’t need me to point this out."

Ximen Tian’s face turned somewhat grim. Facing Ling Feng’s "questioning," he could only nod.

"Next, we will conduct a comprehensive investigation within the Defying Heaven Alliance!" Ling Feng said calmly, "I won’t allow traitors within the alliance. I don’t want our every move exposed to the enemy!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Ximen Clan Leader, how many people know about your plan? All these people are under suspicion. You shouldn’t need me to teach you how to proceed, right?"

Ximen Tian’s mouth twitched, "There’s no need; I will definitely root out the traitor."

Ling Feng nodded, "Good, we need to clear our ranks quickly so we can proceed with the next steps. Although the Heaven’s Gate troops attacking our base were beaten back, their foundation wasn’t harmed. We still need to be very cautious."

Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master nodded, and Ling Feng continued: "I hope such incidents don’t repeat. If there’s nothing else, please take your leave!"

Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master exchanged glances, then chuckled bitterly, saying: "Yes, Alliance Leader, we’ll handle it immediately!"

After returning, Ximen Tian couldn’t hold it any longer and slammed his hand heavily on the table, livid: "Presumptuous! How dare he speak to us like that?"

"Ximen Clan Leader, Ling Feng is no longer someone we can manipulate as before!" Storm Sect Master chuckled, "Anyway, Ling Feng is just an outsider; he won’t stay in the Ancient Ruins forever. So... bear with him for now; ultimately, this is still our territory!"

Ximen Tian nodded, "There’s no choice for now."

...

After handling matters with Ximen Tian and Storm Sect Master, Ling Feng began preparations to embark on the Path of Immortality.

After a chat with Pangu earlier, Ling Feng learned the location of the Path of Immortality but truly venturing there demands Ling Feng’s optimal condition.

"Tower Spirit senior, how much time do I still have?" Ling Feng wondered inwardly.

"Less than ten months!" The voice of the Tower Spirit Prophet replied, "Ling Feng, your time is tight; even in ten months you can’t enter the Path of Immortality, so..."

Ling Feng’s brows furrowed slightly, "Tower Spirit senior, how much do you understand about the Path of Immortality?"

Tower Spirit Prophet faintly said, "I don’t know much about the Path of Immortality, but what I can tell you is that its mystery surpasses even our Chaos Supreme Treasure. I estimate it’s likely the Path to Godhood in the Chaotic Cosmos World!"

"What? Path to Godhood?" Ling Feng couldn’t help but exclaim.

At Ling Feng’s level of cultivation, he has a deep understanding of this world, where powerful cultivators command the elements, seemingly omnipotent, yet unable to be called gods. Even the term god is merely legendary.

What is a god? It’s being undying, immortal, master of all, unconquerable! Neither Azure Sky Realm nor Immortal Realm experts can be called gods, as they haven’t attained that realm!