Wentian City is located in Xuanzhou, one of the Seventy-two States in the north. This ancient city was built on the foundation of Xuandu, the foremost ancient capital of Xuanzhou, and its lord, Chu Wentian, came across the Endless Sea from the Jiuzhou Continent.

He brought many experts with him.

This Chu Wentian is quite a character. After arriving on the Heavenly Martial Continent, he quietly built up his power, starting from the desolate Seventy-two States in the north.

He established Wentian City, formed the Wentian Army, and then occupied the territories of twenty-nine states out of the Seventy-two States, basking in glory.

It was later when other forces came to their senses and started to stake their claim on some of the other states in the Seventy-two States.

But action was too late after all.

Today, the strongest force in the Seventy-two States is none other than Wentian City.

Countless experts rushed to join Chu Wentian.

This Zhang Qiang’s brother-in-law is a master of the Reincarnation Realm, an elite expert on the Heavenly Martial Continent.

Therefore, Zhang Qiang’s brother-in-law is greatly trusted by Chu Wentian.

Zhang Qiang’s brother-in-law is named Ma Tianyuan, originally one of the Loose Cultivator Supremes of the North Sea.

Now he serves as one of the commanders of the Third Army Group in the Wentian Army, holding a high rank and considerable authority.

As for the Wentian Mercenary Group, it was not established by Chu Wentian.

Chu Wentian did not have the time to bother with such trivial matters.

The Wentian Mercenary Group was jointly established by the commanders of the Five Great Armies of the Wentian Army.

The purpose was to amass wealth on a large scale.

And Zhang Qiang, through his brother-in-law Ma Tianyuan’s connections, became a leader of the Wentian Mercenary Group, usually acting with authority and arrogance. Yet today, he is facing a deadly crisis.

Inside the Primordial Spirit Lamp Hall of the Third Army in Wentian City, there was Zhang Qiang’s Primordial Spirit Lamp. Originally, his lamp had no qualifications to be placed there, but he used his brother-in-law Ma Tianyuan’s connections to get it placed inside.

A few servants were cleaning the Primordial Spirit Lamp Hall when Zhang Qiang’s Primordial Spirit Lamp shattered.

This frightened the servants greatly.

They quickly sought out the elder of the Primordial Spirit Lamp Hall.

Then the elder reported the matter, and the army commander of the Third Army and several commanders rushed over upon hearing the news.

The Third Army Corps Commander said, "Ma, isn’t this Zhang Qiang your brother-in-law?"

Ma Tianyuan nodded darkly, clasped his hands, and said, "Indeed, he is my sister’s husband."

The Third Army Corps Commander is a Divine Realm Cultivator who followed Chu Wentian from the Jiuzhou Continent, and his face was slightly sullen.

For in his view, this wasn’t merely about the death of some Zhang Qiang.

After all, Zhang Qiang is someone from Wentian City.

Even when hitting a dog, one must consider the owner’s face.

To kill Zhang Qiang, is this not a slight to Wentian City?

This is the reason why the Third Army Corps Commander is angry.

The Third Army Corps Commander said, "Since it’s your brother-in-law, you handle this matter. Remember, no one can challenge the authority of Wentian City!"

"Yes, sir! I will go to the Complete Heaven Hall and use the Complete Heaven Mirror to see what happened, and then lead a team to handle it. I will not disappoint you." Ma Tianyuan said.

"Good, go now..." The Third Army Corps Commander waved his hand.

...

After exterminating Zhang Qiang and his group, Lin Feng instructed Sun Xitong’s subordinates to collect the storage rings from Zhang Qiang and the others.

The items within the storage rings did not interest Lin Feng, but they were highly enticing to these mercenaries.

However, Sun Xitong looked worried—Lin Feng exterminating Zhang Qiang made her extremely anxious.

A mere Zhang Qiang probably isn’t fearsome enough.

The key is the power standing behind Zhang Qiang.

That’s Wentian City.

Offending Wentian City—what good could come from that?

"Disband and don’t follow me any longer, lest you encounter a deadly disaster." Sun Xitong said to her group of followers.

Sun Xitong had no intention of leaving Lin Feng.

She was resolved.

No matter what dangers might come, she would stand with Lin Feng.

Yet she couldn’t bear to see those who had followed her for years forced into hiding, possibly ending up dead or disappeared without a trace.

Lin Feng watched on silently. He didn’t interject.

Though he had displayed extraordinary strength, evidently, Sun Xitong still felt it was far from enough to contend with Wentian City.

What of the Reincarnation Realm?

In the face of Wentian City.

It’s still akin to an ant.

"Commander, we’re not leaving. Let’s head to another state, escape Wentian City’s domain, and Wentian City won’t find us. Besides, this young gentleman is so skilled at such a young age; he will surely break through to the Divine Realm in the future, and by then we won’t be afraid of Wentian City."

"Yeah, what’s to fear? At worst, it’s just losing a life, and in eighteen years, we’d start anew as heroes again."

...

A group of mercenaries shouted fervently, showing their loyalty to Sun Xitong.

Sun Xitong hesitated.

At this moment, Lin Feng said, "Go overseas, to the East Sea; it’s a good place."

Everyone’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Although none of them had ventured out to sea and they held a certain reverence for it, they had heard of the sea being full of endless resources.

The sea is vast and boundless, an excellent place to hide.

Entering the ocean.

No matter how vast Wentian City’s influence is.

It will be hard for them to find it.

"Alright, we’ll go overseas..." Sun Xitong bit her lip.

Because that catastrophe years ago destroyed many ancient cities, paralyzing the Space-time Wormhole, now they could only choose to fly overseas.

But direct flight would be too long a journey and too taxing on their bodies.

Lin Feng thought it best to purchase some flying mounts.

So he said, "Let’s first find a town to buy some Griffin Beasts."

Griffin Beasts are mounts for long-distance flight.

They save time and effort.

For such a long distance, riding Griffin Beasts would be the best choice.

No one objected, and so they went to a place called Wangxian Town.

They purchased thirty Griffin Beasts at the trade market in Wangxian Town.

Then, they rode the Griffin Beasts and departed.

Lin Feng and Sun Xitong shared a single Griffin Beast alone.

Their Griffin Beast picked up speed, surging ahead, leaving the other Griffin Beasts behind, whilst Sun Xitong’s followers were considerate enough not to follow too closely.

They lay in the soft feathers of the Griffin Beast.

The wind whistled as Sun Xitong nestled in Lin Feng’s embrace, eyes closed, savoring the rare tranquility.

"What kind of place is overseas? I’ve heard it’s dangerous, and I wonder if we can establish ourselves there?" Sun Xitong asked with lingering concern.

"With me here, what’s there to fear?" Lin Feng caressed Sun Xitong’s exquisite and beautiful face.

Then slowly lowered his head.

Sun Xitong blushed, closed her eyes, and began to respond to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng and his companions did not travel smoothly; by the third day, they were overtaken by the Wentian Army.

This place was not far from an ancient city.

The Wentian Army troops happened to be resting in the ancient city.

And thirty Gryphons passing drew the Wen Tian Army’s attention; it was rather unlucky, like hitting a loaded rifle by chance.

Seeing the dense throng of Wentian Army cultivators in pursuit, Sun Xitong turned pale with fear, her body trembling.

"It’s the Wentian Army people; the soldiers of Wentian Army are all experts, especially the five army commanders—all of them are of Divine Realm cultivation. We’re doomed." Sun Xitong said, her voice quivering.