32: Renowned throughout the continent, coveted by the Feather God.

The news of the Shadow Mountain Range's collapse, Nether Fiend's demise, and the Dark Guild North Region Headquarters being uprooted, spread throughout every corner of the Demon Spirit Continent like a super storm, at a speed infinitely faster than any previous event!

Initially, many major powers were skeptical. After all, the Dark Guild had been entrenched in the North Region for many years, deeply rooted, and its headquarters was a Dragon's Den. How could an unknown youth possibly destroy it?

But when the scouts sent by various forces brought back images of the Shadow Mountain Range turned into scorched earth ruins, and confirmed the news that Nether Fiend's soul lamp had completely extinguished, the high-level figures across the continent were silenced, which then caused a huge sensation!

"Yun Feng? The Yun Family? Such a figure emerged from that remote place in the North Region?!"

"One punch to kill dozens of Gold Rank, one finger to annihilate the Legendary Peak Nether Fiend? Such strength must have already touched that Realm, right?"

"Investigate! Immediately investigate all information about this Yun Feng! Does he have an ancient Legacy behind him? Or is he the Disciple of some reclusive old monster?"

"Issue an order, all my Sect Disciples are forbidden from entering the North Region recently, and even more so, they must not easily provoke anyone from the Yun Family!"

For a time, Yun Feng's name shook the continent! Countless gazes turned towards the North Region, which was once considered a barren land, towards the City of Radiance, and towards the Yun Family, which had risen like a comet!

Yun Feng was already regarded by the continent's top powers as an existence of equal standing, or even one that required cautious treatment!

However, a tree desires calm, but the wind will not cease. Yun Feng's sudden emergence, and the powerful strength and mysterious methods he displayed, while inspiring awe, also attracted deeper greed and prying.

In the center of the continent, a cluster of palaces suspended ten thousand feet in the sky, shrouded in endless auspicious clouds and Holy Light—this was the Feather God Sect's mountain gate!

The Feather God Sect, one of the top giants among the Human Race forces on the Demon Spirit Continent, had a long Legacy, unfathomable foundations, and strong practitioners like clouds within the Sect. Legends even said there were ancient existences beyond Legendary sleeping there.

At this moment, inside the Feather God Sect's core hall, the "Heavenly God Hall."

An old man, dressed in feather robes, wearing a divine crown, and with his face enveloped in a hazy glow, sat on a white jade divine throne. He was the current Sect Master of the Feather God Sect—Celestial Pivot Master, a peerless strong practitioner whose strength far surpassed Nether Fiend.

Below him, several Elders with profound Qi stood respectfully.

"What do you all think of the matter in the North Region?" Celestial Pivot Master's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

A red-faced Elder stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Sect Master, that Yun Feng could easily destroy the Dark Guild North Region Headquarters, his strength is beyond doubt, at least Legendary Peak, and possibly... he has touched the Heavenly Mandate Rank! His rise was too strange; there must be a huge secret behind him!"

Another Elder with a sinister face interjected, "According to reports from our hidden agents in the North Region, this child seems to possess a miraculous ability that can turn stone into gold, transform decay into magic, greatly enhance the quality of items, and possibly even... involve the sublimation of life levels!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a trace of uncontrollable fervor flashed in the eyes of several Elders in the hall. Able to enhance the quality of items, and even sublimate life levels? This ability was simply Heaven-Defying! If the Feather God Sect could obtain it...

A glimmer of light also flickered in Celestial Pivot Master's eyes, but he remained composed: "This child's strength is unknown, so it's not advisable to act rashly. Moreover, the Dragon Seal and Fire God Sects have probably also received the news."

"Sect Master, we can try courtesy before resorting to force." A white-bearded Elder, who appeared benevolent, suggested, "Send an envoy, carrying generous gifts, to the North Region, to invite that Yun Feng to join our Feather God Sect, promising him high positions and great benefits. If he is sensible and offers his secret, that would naturally be best. If he refuses..."

The white-bearded Elder did not continue, but his meaning was self-evident.

Celestial Pivot Master nodded slightly: "Good. Elder Bai He, you shall make this trip personally. Remember, first probe his true strength. If he can be used by us, it will be a blessing for the Sect. If not..." A cold light flashed in his eyes, "Then ascertain his background, and then plan for the long term!"

"I obey the Sect Master's decree!" The white-bearded Elder Bai He bowed and accepted the order... City of Radiance, Yun Family.

The Yun Family had now become the center of the entire North Region. Every day, envoys, caravans, and seekers from all over the continent arrived in an endless stream, making it far more prosperous than ever before.

Yun Feng did not pay much attention to this external clamor. After his return, he invested the massive resources (which had been sublimated) obtained from the Dark Guild Headquarters into the Family, and the Yun Family's overall strength once again experienced a surge.

He himself spent most of his time in the core secret chamber, digesting the gains from destroying the Dark Guild, especially his enlightenment regarding the power (Devilish Qi) that touched beyond Legendary during his final confrontation with Nether Fiend, and the deeper application of the System's newly unlocked "Spacetime Beacon."

[Current Rule Energy: 6850 / 10000.]

With the energy once again approaching full, Yun Feng could feel that the energy and conditions required for the System's next upgrade seemed even more stringent.

"Sect Master, Elder Bai He, an envoy from the Feather God Sect, is seeking an audience outside." Yun Fengs Grandfather's voice came through Divine Sense, carrying a hint of solemnity. The Feather God Sect, that was a colossal entity!

"Feather God Sect?" Yun Feng opened his eyes, a meaningful arc curving at the corner of his mouth, "They came even faster than expected. Have them wait in the Reception Hall."

He was not surprised. A prominent tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. The strength and "special" nature he displayed would inevitably attract the attention of top powers. He just didn't expect the first one to be unable to hold back to be the Feather God Sect.

"Very well, this is a good opportunity to see the true colors of this top Sect of the continent." Yun Feng slowly stood up, tidied his robes, his expression calm and unruffled.

He knew that the contact with the Feather God Sect would be the prelude to him and the Yun Family officially stepping onto the continent's top stage. Whether it was a blessing or a curse, whether to become a vassal of the Feather God Sect, or... to trample it underfoot, was all within his single thought.

He stepped out of the secret chamber and walked towards the Reception Hall. A meeting concerning the future fate of the Yun Family, and even affecting the entire Demon Spirit Continent's pattern, was about to begin.