27: Chapter 27 A Triumphant Return

[Host: Lin Feng]

[Realm: Ninth Level Meridian Opening Realm]

[Cultivation Technique: Blazing Sun Art (Perfection)]

[Martial Skill: Seven Kill Blade Technique (Perfection)]

[Movement Skill: Wind-Following Steps (Perfection)]

[Critical Hit Multiplier: 60x]

[critical hit points: 78,050]

"Whew..."

Lin Feng slowly sheathed his blade and let out a long breath of turbid air.

"A 60x critical hit... nearly 80,000 critical hit points..."

Looking at the luxurious rewards on the System panel, a heartfelt smile appeared on Lin Feng's face.

This trip was more than worth it!

Not only had the critical hit multiplier doubled, but the critical hit points were also a bumper harvest.

These critical hit points were enough to allow his strength to undergo another earth-shaking transformation!

"Master! You... you're simply an immortal descended to earth! The God of War incarnate!"

Huang Fugui came scrambling in from the cave entrance and hugged Lin Feng's thigh, rambling incoherently with excitement.

It had really thought Lin Feng was going to lose just now; its heart had almost jumped out of its throat.

Unexpectedly, the situation took a turn for the better. At the final moment, its master unleashed such an earth-shattering blow that it directly blasted that overbearing Corpse King into dust!

"Alright, stop the flattery and get to work."

Lin Feng kicked its backside and pointed at the massive black stone coffin.

"Go see if there's anything good inside."

"Right away, Master!"

Huang Fugui immediately perked up, darted into the stone coffin, and began rummaging around with a series of clinks and clatters.

Soon, it ran out like it was presenting a treasure, carrying a dust-covered wooden box and a black Storage Pouch in its mouth.

Lin Feng opened the wooden box and saw a yellowed ancient book lying quietly inside. Four twisted seal characters were written on the cover—'Heavenly Corpse Soul Control Art'.

It was actually an Evil Path technique for manipulating zombies.

"I'll make a copy of this. Later, I can hand it over to the Demon Suppression Division in exchange for some merit points."

Lin Feng casually put it away.

He then opened the Storage Pouch. After a sweep of his Divine Sense, his eyes instantly lit up.

The space inside the Storage Pouch wasn't large, only a few cubic meters, but it was piled high with glittering Spirit Stones. A rough count suggested at least a thousand of them.

Besides those, there were various bottles and jars of Medicinal Pills, as well as several pieces of Artifact Refining Materials emitting a cold, eerie aura.

"It seems the mastermind behind this mine was a wealthy evil cultivator."

Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction. "A pity for him, but it's all mine now."

After packing away all the loot, Lin Feng found a fist-sized, dark gold core containing majestic corpse energy within the remains of the Golden Corpse King.

If he took this Tier 3 Monster Core back to the Demon Suppression Division, it could also be exchanged for a large amount of merit points.

"A full harvest."

Lin Feng clapped his hands and, with Huang Fugui in tow, left the cavern—which was now a ruin—feeling completely satisfied.

...

The next day, when a travel-worn Lin Feng returned to the Nanyan Prefecture Demon Suppression Division, he immediately drew everyone's attention.

"Look! That kid is back!"

"My god, he's actually not dead?!"

"No way! He didn't just take the mission, wander around outside the mine, and then run back, did he?"

Inside the Mission Hall, a group of Demon Slayers were buzzing with discussion, their eyes filled with suspicion and disbelief.

The lackeys of Wei Jin, who had previously made things difficult for Lin Feng, were the first to surround him, ready to mock him.

"Oh, isn't this our Young Master Lin? What's the matter, back so soon? Did you wet your pants from the resentment at the Crying Ghost Mine?"

"Hahaha, I told you so. A country bumpkin daring to take on a death mission is simply overestimating himself!"

They were certain Lin Feng had failed the mission and returned in disgrace.

However, Lin Feng ignored their mockery and walked straight to the mission handover counter.

With a 'thud', he placed the dark gold core emitting terrifying corpse energy and the iconic claws of the Golden Corpse King on the table.

"Three-star extermination mission 'Crying Ghost Mine' completed."

Lin Feng said calmly.

"During the mission, I encountered the Tier 3 monster Golden Corpse King and killed it on the spot. This is its core and proof."

In an instant, the entire Mission Hall fell silent.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the core and claws on the table, as if they had been hit by a freezing spell.

That majestic and pure corpse energy, that dark gold luster...

It couldn't be faked!

This... this really was the core of a Tier 3 monster!

"A T-Tier 3 Golden Corpse King?!"

The deacon responsible for mission handovers spoke with a trembling voice. He jerked his head up and looked at Lin Feng as if he were seeing a ghost.

"You... you alone... killed the Tier 3 monster Golden Corpse King?!"

"Is there a problem?"

Lin Feng asked back.

"No... no problem! No problem at all!"

The deacon shuddered and hurriedly began processing the mission handover procedures with fumbling hands.

At this, the entire Mission Hall completely erupted!

"My god! He... he actually completed it! Alone!"

"Are you kidding me! Isn't he only at the Ninth Level Meridian Opening Realm? How could he possibly kill a Tier 3 Golden Corpse King?!"

"A monster! This guy is definitely a monster!"

Those who had mocked Lin Feng earlier now felt a burning pain on their faces, wishing they could find a hole to crawl into.

Especially Wei Jin's lackeys; their faces were pale with fright, their legs were shaking, and their eyes were filled with endless fear as they looked at Lin Feng.

Soon, the news of a newcomer completing a three-star death mission alone and hunting a Tier 3 Golden Corpse King spread through the entire Demon Suppression Division as if it had grown wings!

Even Chu Mengxi, who was handling official business in her office, was so startled that her brush dropped to the floor with a 'clack' upon hearing the news.

"He... he did it again?"

In Chu Mengxi's beautiful eyes, there was nothing but shock upon shock.

She knew Lin Feng was strong, but she never imagined he could be this strong!

Crossing an entire major Realm to slay a Tier 3 monster!

Although it had happened before...

...at that time, the Tier 3 monster Blood Fiend Asura had already been greatly exhausted.

A Prodigy!

Meanwhile, inside Wei Jin's residence.

Smash!

A teacup was slammed onto the floor, shattering into pieces.

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

Wei Jin's face was wrapped in bandages. "That kid must have used some underhanded means! Or he just got lucky and picked up the scraps! I don't believe it! I will never believe he has this kind of strength!"

He couldn't accept that the newcomer he viewed as an ant had reached a height beyond his reach in just a few short days!

This jealousy was almost burning his sanity to ash.

But soon, a chill rushed from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

The guy was already this strong, and he had made an enemy of him.

Then...

"When my cousin returns from his mission, I'll definitely make that kid pay. But until then, I'd better lay low."