Phoenix Emperor
Chap 47's. Meet Long Aotian.

Yin Feng stood at the top of the hill staring at the Jade Mountain sect that had been destroyed, he smiled with satisfaction at having successfully avenged his revenge on the sect.

Other than the Jade Mountain sect, Yin Feng had also killed all the remaining disciples of the Black Thunder Sect, as well as all the spiritual animals they nurtured.

"It's time to go to the Black Thunder Sect" Yin Feng murmured.

After draining the treasure warehouse, taking out all the space rings as well as the soul crystals belonging to the spiritual beast he killed, Yin Feng then flew towards the Black Thunder sect.

His goal there was none other than to drain the treasure warehouse, as well as destroy the Black Thunder Sect, so that the sect would not be used by the other black-flow sects.

Not long after Yin Feng left, the imperial army Zhao Guan sent finally arrived at the Jade Mountain sect, yet they found nothing but destruction.

The sect that used to stand grandly and revered in the Bei empire, now left only a barren land, as well as some buildings that had become rubble.

"What a terrible sight" the imperial general murmured.

"General, are the effects of war so severe?" ask one of the soldiers.

The general could only shake his head slowly, because all his life, he had never seen the destruction caused by a war more severe than the Jade Mountain sect.

Death and destruction are normal in war, but what they are witnessing today is not destruction, but destruction.

"The power of the empire is in a drastic decline, hopefully in the future there will be no more wars like this."

With the demise of the Jade Mountain sect, the Bei empire now only had three pillars, yet there were only two parties that could be considered true pillars.

The Silver Phoenix Association was indeed one of the pillars, but they were not from the Bei empire. If they decided to leave, then no one could prevent it.

After collecting all the bodies and burning them all, the general then ordered his troops to immediately return to the imperial capital.

***

A few days had passed, the news regarding the destruction of the Jade Mountain sect and the destruction of the Black Thunder Sect had spread throughout the entire territory of the Bei empire.

Although it has ended, but the war of the two sects still leaves a mystery that has not been revealed, one of which is the reason behind the war itself.

Everyone certainly already knew that the Jade Mountain sect was a neutral sect, in other words they did not side with any stream nor did they antagonize them.

But when viewed from the war, it can be concluded that the Jade Mountain sect started it, so the Black Lightning sect attacked them.

However, from both sides there was no winner, neither the Jade Mountain sect nor the Black Thunder Sect, both of them were destroyed.

Surprisingly again, the Black Thunder Sect that should still stand firm was even destroyed, as if war was also happening in the black sect.

For the sake of solving this problem, Zhao Guan had sent out great cultivators, but the investigation they had conducted had not yielded any results.

Until finally, rumors about the demon that had disappeared finally appeared again, causing an increasing panic in the Bei empire.

Imperial palace.

"Your Majesty, we must take immediate action, otherwise this panic will get worse."

"I know that, but what should we do? Hasn't this demonic figure never existed before?"

"If he really existed, I believe this empire has been ravaged by destruction for a long time."

"That's right! I believe they are a new group that wants to mess up in this empire" Long Aotian said.

"What do you mean, Mr Long?"

"I'm not sure either, but there's definitely another party who wants to destroy this empire."

"Alright, this matter will be discussed again at a later time, because now I want to rest" Zhao Guan said, then left the throne hall.

"Okay, your highness!"

***

Wilderness.

"It looks like you are enjoying this mess a lot" Ying Huo said.

"Of course I enjoyed it, because from the beginning it was what I wanted" Yin Feng said.

"So which side are you on?"

Yin Feng looked at the vast blue sky above him, "i won't side with anyone but myself, uncle."

Ever since learning that his teacher had died, as well as the sect he had made a place to go home was destroyed, Yin Feng had already decided not to side with anyone.

According to him, in this cruel world no one can really be trusted other than himself, as well as people who really deserve to be trusted.

"Good decision! But you have to be careful, because this whole world could be your enemy."

Yin Feng smiled and nodded slowly, "i will always remember uncle's advice."

"Then, when are you going to Zhong Empire?" ask Ying Huo.

"After this, I will directly depart for Zhong empire" Yin Feng replied.

"Well, get over there and get your mother's relics, so you can meet her."

"Good, uncle. But before that, I want to increase my cultivation first."

After chatting for quite a while, Yin Feng finally left the wilderness, then went towards the ruins of the Jade Lotus sect to say goodbye to his late teacher.

***

"Who are you?" yin Feng asked someone who was in front of his teacher's grave.

The old man turned to Yin Feng, "should I ask, who are you?"

"Aotian Long!" yin Feng said, he really did not expect that he would meet that man at his teacher's grave.

"You know me?"

"Who does not know you!"

"So, who are you and what business are you doing here?" ask Long Aotian.

Yin Feng clenched his fists in anger, but he wanted to say goodbye to his late teacher, but since there was Long Aotian, he would inevitably have to undo his intentions.

If Long Aotian found out who he was, there would definitely be a fight between the two of them, and if that were to happen, Yin Feng would definitely not survive.

"Master Xu once saved me from death, so I want to pay my last respects to him" Yin Feng replied.

Long Aotian simply nodded, then walked away from Xu Jiang's tomb, then let Yin Feng pay his last respects to his late teacher.

After paying his last respects to his late teacher, Yin Feng immediately left the place, but Long Aotian instead held him back.

"Why did you stop me?"

"Don't get me wrong, I just want to chat with you" Long Aotian replied.

Yin Feng nodded and immediately walked over to Long Aotian, although the man before him was the most respected cultivator in the Bei empire, yet he did not feel the slightest fear.

"What's your name?"

"My name is Yin."

Long Aotian smiled, his eyes now fixed on Xu Jiang's tomb, "he is my friend and has done many things for me, but unfortunately I can't do anything for him."

"Reason?"

"You know for sure, aren't you very close to him?"

"I mean sir?"

"There's no need to hide, I know who you really are" Long Aotian replied.

Yin Feng flinched and instantly shunned Long Aotian, he also took out a silver dagger and prepared to face the worst possible outcome.

"Just calm down, I won't catch you."

"Do I have to believe what you said?"

"Believe it or not, it depends on yourself, but if I want to catch you, then no one can stop it."

Yin Feng kept his silver dagger, then walked up to Long Aotian again, "did you let go of me?"

"Please take it that way."

"Why?"

"I told you, your teacher has done so much for me, at least this is all I can do to repay her kindness."

Their chat lasted for quite a while, until it was finally over when Yin Feng decided to leave from there, as he did not want his existence to be known to others.

Long Aotian also did not hold it back, even he asked Yin Feng to go as far away from the Bei empire as possible, otherwise his life would never be able to calm down again.