183: Chapter 183 Return to Hidden Peak

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Feng slowly raised his head, looked at Ling Ying in front of him, and praised with a smile.

"You've worked hard, Uncle Ying."

"I didn't expect you to have accomplished so much in such a short time, even selecting the main and Vice Commanders for the Six Divisions of the Dark Guards."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ying quickly bowed, his expression full of respect, and replied,

"This is what this subordinate should do; I dare not take credit."

"Hahaha, what is 'should' or 'should not'? Don't be so modest, old man. Those who do well should be rewarded. Clear rewards and punishments are extremely important for the Family's development."

Looking at the serious-faced Ling Ying in front of him, Ling Feng couldn't help but laugh heartily, then spoke loudly.

After speaking, he immediately waved his hand, and a small white porcelain bottle shot through the air, instantly hovering directly in front of Ling Ying.

"This..."

Looking at the small white porcelain bottle that suddenly appeared in front of him, Ling Ying couldn't help but utter a soft sound of surprise.

However, before he could speak, Ling Feng's voice came directly from not far away.

"You now have the cultivation of a Martial King of Great Perfection. Breaking through to the Imperial Martial Realm is only a step away. This is a Realm Breaking Pill for use in the Imperial Martial Realm. Find a time to take it and make your Breakthrough."

"A Dark Guard Commander with King Warrior Realm cultivation is still a bit too low."

"Thank you, Family Head."

Upon hearing this, Ling Ying did not decline and immediately bowed in gratitude to Ling Feng.

"Let's go, Uncle Ying. Take me to see the main and Vice Commanders you've chosen for the Six Divisions of the Dark Guards. I have a considerable Opportunity waiting for them."

Seeing this, Ling Feng waved his hand, then stood up directly, and as he walked, he instructed Ling Ying in front of him. Soon, he passed by Ling Ying and walked towards the outside of the hall.

"Yes, Family Head."

Hearing Ling Feng's command, Ling Ying did not dare to delay. He bowed in response and quickly followed... Hidden Peak.

With Ling Feng's powerful cultivation in the Imperial Martial Realm and Ling Ying's in the King Warrior Realm, the two quickly arrived at an unremarkable forest below Hidden Peak.

The moment they arrived, Ling Feng sensed dozens of Qi fluctuations watching them from all around. Then, Ling Ying quickly stepped forward, waved his hand, and a black token flew out, speeding towards an unknown location ahead.

"Whoosh..."

As the black token vanished into thin air in the space not far away, in an instant, a sound of breaking air directly rang out. Immediately after, a black figure, dressed in black tight-fitting clothes, holding a sharp blade, and completely shrouded in a black robe, instantly appeared before Ling Feng and Ling Ying. He knelt on one knee, holding his blade and cupping his fist, respectfully saluting.

"Greetings, Family Head!"

"Greetings, Hall Master!"

At the same time, the surroundings of Ling Feng and Ling Ying instantly changed dramatically. A passage appeared directly not far in front of them, with about ten other Dark Guard members, similarly dressed, standing silently on both sides of the passage.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Family Head."

Looking at the changes around him, Ling Feng first nodded at the Dark Guard in front of him, speaking faintly, and then couldn't help but praise Ling Ying beside him with a smile.

"Uncle Ying, you're quite fast! How long has it been since I last came here? You've already set up the Guardian Formation completely."

"However, this is good. Although this peak has been designated as a Forbidden Ground within the Family, and essentially no Family Disciples come here, the existence of this Formation can better conceal the presence of the Family's Dark Guards."

Hearing Ling Feng's praise, Ling Ying immediately responded with humility.

"The arrangement of this Grand Formation relied entirely on the full efforts of all colleagues in the Sky Formation Hall. This subordinate dares not take credit."

"Hahaha, Uncle Ying, you are..."

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel a little helpless, but he didn't dwell on it. He immediately changed the subject and commanded,

"Alright, Uncle Ying, take me to meet the future main and Vice Commanders of the Dark Guard's Six Divisions."

"Yes, Family Head."

"Please follow this subordinate."

Hearing Ling Feng's command after changing the subject, Ling Ying bowed in response. Then, Ling Ying led the way, quickly walking with Ling Feng towards the stairs not far ahead.

After Ling Ying led Ling Feng away, the Dark Guard who had first appeared to salute them immediately flew to the front of the stairs, formed hand seals, silently recited an incantation, and then directly infused a spiritual force into the Grand Formation.

In an instant, the Formation barrier was immediately activated, and the Dark Guard and the long flight of stairs suddenly vanished, replaced by a dense forest... Under Ling Ying's guidance, the two quickly arrived at the Dark Guard Grand Hall.

As soon as they reached the entrance of the Grand Hall, among the Dark Guards stationed there, the leading Dark Guard immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and respectfully saluted with his blade and cupped fist.

"Greetings, Family Head! Greetings, Hall Master!"

At the same time, the several Dark Guards behind him also saluted in unison.

"We respectfully greet the Family Head! We respectfully greet the Hall Master!"

"You may rise."

Seeing this, Ling Feng waved his hand and commanded cheerfully.

"Thank you, Family Head! Thank you, Hall Master!"

With Ling Feng's permission, the several Dark Guards in front of the Grand Hall all bowed in gratitude to Ling Feng and Ling Ying with respectful expressions.

"Immediately go and notify the prospective main and Vice Commanders of the Wind, Rain, Thunder, Lightning, Nether, and Kill Divisions to come to the Grand Hall at once to meet the Family Head."

Seeing this, Ling Ying immediately stepped forward and, with a serious expression, directly commanded the leading Dark Guard.

"Yes, Hall Master."

Hearing Ling Ying's command, the leading Dark Guard immediately bowed in response, then saluted Ling Ying and Ling Feng before quickly departing to the side, his figure soon vanishing from their sight.

At the same time, Ling Feng did not pay attention to Ling Ying on the side but walked into the Grand Hall alone first.

Seeing this, Ling Ying, who had just finished instructing the Dark Guard to notify the main and Vice Commanders he had carefully selected for the Six Divisions, then gestured to another Dark Guard stationed there and directly commanded,

"You, immediately go and prepare two cups of tea and some spiritual fruits to be brought to the Grand Hall."

After speaking, without waiting for the Dark Guard to respond, he immediately walked quickly into the Grand Hall.

"Yes, Hall Master."

The Dark Guard who was called upon, hearing his Hall Master's command, quickly responded respectfully, then without daring to delay, immediately turned and left to prepare...