26: The foundation is revealed

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Hu Yuxuan led the way, guiding the group into the venue.

As they passed, the crowded masses automatically parted, forming a wide path, and countless eyes focused on the group, watching them enter the Grand Martial Arts Arena.

It wasn't until the group's figures completely disappeared that the crowd outside reacted, and the previously quiet scene instantly became noisy again, with the topic, without exception, being the group that had just entered.

"My goodness, who is that man? Venerable Hu Yuxuan actually bowed to him."

"Who knows, but for Celestial Venerable Hu Yuxuan to be so respectful, perhaps that person is a God King Realm expert!"

While various speculations were circulating outside, Lin Xiao and his group had already met up with Xu Feng, the Domain Lord, and others who had arrived earlier in the passage.

"Hu Yuxuan."

Xu Feng, who had withdrawn his gaze from Lin Xiao, looked at Hu Yuxuan and tentatively asked,

"Who are these people...?"

"Brother Xu, let me introduce you."

Hu Yuxuan stepped aside to reveal Lin Xiao, smiling.

"This is Palace Master Lin of Wuji Palace, and the others are Elders and Disciples of Wuji Palace."

"Palace Master, this is Xu Feng, the Domain Lord of Eastern Lin Domain."

In this quiet passage, Hu Yuxuan's voice was exceptionally clear, instantly reaching the ears of the Domain Lord's Mansion group.

After hearing Hu Yuxuan's words, the faces of the Domain Lord's Mansion members present all showed a bewildered expression.

Clearly, they had never heard of Wuji Palace, and this included Xu Feng.

"Hello, Palace Master Lin."

Xu Feng temporarily pushed his doubts aside, greeting him proactively while bowing slightly.

"I am Xu Feng."

Looking at the polite man before him, Lin Xiao surveyed him for a moment before smiling and nodding in response.

"Hello, Domain Lord Xu Feng, I am Lin Xiao."

As soon as Lin Xiao spoke, the expressions of the few people behind Xu Feng immediately turned unpleasant, clearly dissatisfied with Lin Xiao's attitude towards their Domain Lord.

"Hahaha, then I, Xu, am truly honored."

Xu Feng, however, maintained his smile and, after completing his bow, did not linger, turning to lead the Domain Lord's Mansion members away first.

"The Domain Lord of Eastern Lin Domain..."

Lin Xiao, watching the Domain Lord's Mansion group disappear into the distance, withdrew his gaze, a slow smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

"A bit interesting."

Meanwhile, the distant Xu Feng had reined in his smile, his eyes flickering as he walked slowly, lost in thought.

"Father, that fellow is far too arrogant."

A young man stepped forward two paces to stand beside Xu Feng, his face full of indignation.

"To refer to himself as 'I' in front of you, it's simply too presumptuous!"

"That's right, I think he doesn't even have our Domain Lord's Mansion in his eyes!"

The young man's words seemed to open a floodgate, and the others spoke up one after another, their voices filled with dissatisfaction towards Lin Xiao.

As members of the Domain Lord's Mansion, they were considered the leaders among the various large and small forces in Eastern Lin Domain, and wherever they went, they were revered by all.

But now, some Palace Master of a Wuji Palace, who appeared out of nowhere, was acting superior in front of them, instantly making the proud individuals unbearable.

Those expressing these opinions were all young Disciples, while the white-haired old men silently watched these juniors and slowly shook their heads.

"Enough."

Xu Feng's two plain words silenced the speakers, who instantly lowered their heads, no longer making a sound.

"Have you all forgotten what I usually tell you?"

After calmly surveying the group, Xu Feng's gaze finally rested on the young man who had spoken first, admonishing him.

"Never underestimate anyone, or you will pay a heavy price for it at any time."

"Yes."

Seeing their Domain Lord so serious, the young Disciples also felt a chill in their hearts, their expressions becoming solemn.

"Wuji Palace..."

Xu Feng's expression softened slightly at this sight. He turned to an old man and, after a moment of contemplation, spoke.

"Elder Gao, go investigate the origins of this Wuji Palace."

"Yes!"

With their Domain Lord's personal order, the old man dared not delay. After bowing, he turned and hurried away.

Seeing Xu Feng's solemn demeanor, the young man beside him couldn't hold back and asked,

"Father, is it really necessary to do this?"

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Xu Feng glanced at the young man, then placed his hand on his shoulder, saying sternly,

"Yang'er, you must know that the entire Heavenly Profound Continent is not just our Eastern Lin Domain. There are countless individuals stronger than your father, and such an arrogant mindset is unacceptable."

As he spoke, Xu Feng looked at the old men who had remained silent and raised an eyebrow.

"Just now, did any of you Elders discern their cultivation Realm?"

"This..."

After exchanging glances for a moment, an old man with the strongest aura cupped his hands and said with a bitter smile,

"Domain Lord, please forgive my poor eyesight. I only discerned the cultivation Realm of the three young people following behind. As for the one leading and the two behind him, I could not see through them."

What?

At these words, the expressions of the young people immediately became colorful, their eyes wide as they looked at the old man, wondering if they had misheard something.

This old man was a Guest Elder of their Domain Lord's Mansion, and his strength had long since achieved a Breakthrough to Celestial Venerable Realm. Although he was only at the First Heaven Realm, he was still a genuine Celestial Venerable Realm expert.

In the Immortal Realm, if one couldn't discern another's cultivation Realm, there were only two possibilities: one, the opponent's Realm was higher than one's own, or two, the opponent possessed a treasure specifically for concealing Qi.

But according to the various behaviors of the Qingqiu Fox Clan group earlier, the first possibility was clearly greater, which meant that all three were Celestial Venerable Realm experts.

What kind of concept was this? One must know that even the Domain Lord's Mansion, recognized as the strongest force in Eastern Lin Domain, only had two Celestial Venerable Realm experts.

This unknown Wuji Palace, which suddenly appeared out of nowhere, might possess strength even greater than their Domain Lord's Mansion. How could such a thing not shock the young people?

"Domain Lord."

The old man looked at the silent Xu Feng and said with some hesitation,

"You must have discerned the strength of those three, right?"

"Hoo."

Hearing this, Xu Feng let out a light breath, glanced in the direction of Lin Xiao and the others, then withdrew his gaze, shaking his head.

"No, like you, I also could not see through their strength."

At these words, the old man's pupils instantly dilated, and the others' mouths dropped open, clearly stunned by this news.

Even their Domain Lord Xu Feng, who was at Celestial Venerable Realm Sixth Heaven, couldn't see through the three. Could it be that these few people were all high-level Celestial Venerables, or even God Kings?!

"Could it be a divine weapon...?"

Another old man spoke, then trailed off, followed by a bitter smile.

Even so, someone who could possess a divine weapon was not much different from the previous one.