Chapter 144: In Search of a Scapegoat

[Xiao Junlin, heir to the Supreme Hall. The Supreme Hall was the most mysterious supreme power in the Tianyuan World. Left behind by three Supreme Emperors, it was one of the most powerful inheritances in the entire Tianyuan World, possessing formidable strength.]

The Supreme Hall.

What kind of power was it?

Chu Feng turned around and asked, “Have you ever heard of the Supreme Hall?”

Ji Ling’er had no idea.

But Chen Wanwan and An Miaoyi, as saintesses of holy lands, naturally knew of it. Jiang Yan, a Heavenly Lord who had transcended the tribulation, knew as well. Their expressions grew solemn.

“Husband, have you encountered the heir of the Supreme Hall?”

“The Supreme Hall is one of the most secretive inheritances in the Tianyuan World. It was left behind by three supreme emperors, and only produces a single heir every ten thousand years. Whenever a new heir appears, a bloody storm is bound to rise.”

“Husband, did you really encounter the heir of the Supreme Hall?”

Chu Feng nodded. “I believe so.”

As he spoke, he pointed toward Xiao Junlin.

“That’s him—Xiao Junlin, heir to the Supreme Hall.”

“And he is also the father of the child in the Ji family saintess’s womb.”

“What? Ji Qingyue is pregnant?”

Chen Wanwan’s voice was anything but quiet.

Whether she had done it intentionally or not, nearly everyone present heard her.

Every eye instantly turned toward them.

But their gazes were not fixed on Chen Wanwan. They were all directed at Chu Feng.

Even the two men who had been fighting, Zhao Qingxu and Murong Bo, stopped where they were.

“You’re talking nonsense! How could Saintess Qingyue possibly be pregnant? You must apologize for what you just said!”

The first to erupt was Zhao Qingxu.

Who would have thought he was nothing more than a lovesick bootlicker?

He abandoned Murong Bo on the spot and charged straight at Chu Feng, roaring furiously like a lion, his killing intent palpable.

Chu Feng frowned. He could not be bothered with Zhao Qingxu. Turning to the women, he said, “Let’s go. I can’t be bothered with him.”

“You’re not going anywhere!” Zhao Qingxu roared.

“Exactly. You’re not going anywhere.”

To everyone’s surprise, Murong Bo stepped forward as well.

Seeing the two men take the lead, the surrounding spectators also came forward one after another, blocking Chu Feng and the others.

“Apologize! You must apologize! What is your purpose in slandering Saintess Qingyue?”

“If you don’t apologize today, you’re not leaving!”

Chu Feng laughed.

He gave a cold snort. “And if I refuse to apologize? Are you planning to attack me?”

Zhao Qingxu snorted coldly. “If you won’t apologize, then go to hell!”

With a wave of his hand, Zhao Qingxu launched an attack at Chu Feng.

The smile vanished from Chu Feng’s face in an instant. Killing intent erupted from him.

Attacking him was nothing short of courting death.

He struck out with his palm.

A golden dragon emerged.

It shot straight toward Zhao Qingxu.

Zhao Qingxu did not even have time to let out a scream before the golden dragon struck him, killing him on the spot.

He was dead.

The spectators who had been shouting moments earlier instantly fell silent, each of them trembling with fear.

Zhao Qingxu, ninth on the Earth Ranking, had been killed just like that.

Murong Bo was drenched in cold sweat. He instinctively retreated, terrified that he would be caught in the crossfire and become the next target.

How terrifying.

Chu Feng gave a cold snort. “Does anyone still need me to apologize? Step forward if you do. I don’t mind killing a few more people.”

[You have killed Zhao Qingxu, ninth on the Earth Ranking. Fortune value: 120,000 points.]

“No, absolutely not!”

“Of course not!”

How could any of them dare utter a single word of disagreement?

Chu Feng continued, “And another thing: Ji Qingyue really is pregnant. If any of you are willing to become a replacement husband, that’s your own affair. As for this so-called saintess, I have no interest in her.”

“Then again, so what if you become a replacement husband? By marrying into the Ji family and gaining its protection, you would still have a decent path ahead of you.”

“The only concern is that some people may not be willing when the time comes.”

With that, Chu Feng left with the women.

On the way, Chen Wanwan asked, “Husband, is Ji Qingyue really pregnant?”

“Yes, she is.” Chu Feng nodded.

Chen Wanwan immediately grew curious. “You’ve never even met Ji Qingyue. How do you know she’s pregnant?”

“Could the child have something to do with you?”

Chu Feng hurriedly said, “Don’t make wild accusations. I truly have no interest in her.”

“Still, there’s no harm in taking a look at the martial arts marriage tournament.”

“Come on. It’s my first time in the Supreme Void Holy City, and I haven’t had a chance to look around yet.”

They had barely taken a few steps when their path was blocked.

The one standing in their way was none other than Xiao Junlin.

His face was filled with killing intent, and his gaze seemed capable of devouring Chu Feng whole.

“Xiao Junlin.”

Before Xiao Junlin could speak, Chu Feng called out his name.

Xiao Junlin’s expression changed instantly. His eyes filled with vigilance and murderous intent.

“You know who I am?”

Chu Feng nodded. “I do. You’re the father of the child in Ji Qingyue’s womb. You’ve stopped me because you think I insulted Ji Qingyue and want me to apologize as well.”

“Are you sure?”

At that moment, Chu Feng was practically delighted.

The person standing before him was none other than a Child of Destiny.

What luck.

First Ye Fan, and now Xiao Junlin. Since when had he started receiving such extravagant treatment?

The rewards for killing a Child of Destiny were far greater than those for killing a Child of Fortune.

More importantly, with the blessing of destiny, killing him would further increase Chu Feng’s own fortune.

He wondered when he would become a Child of an Era.

Once that happened, he would be able to kill Children of Destiny at will.

Xiao Junlin gave a cold snort. His killing intent erupted as he struck toward Chu Feng with his palm, shouting, “No need. I’ll personally chop off your head as an apology to Qingyue!”

The Supreme Hall possessed three great ultimate arts:

The True Dragon Secret Art.

The Qilin Secret Art.

The Setting Sun Sword Dao.

This palm was Xiao Junlin’s Azure Dragon Secret Art. As his palm descended, an azure dragon emerged. Wherever it passed, all things withered and died. Its power seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.

It bore a striking resemblance to Chu Feng’s Dragon-Subduing Palm.

Both techniques summoned a true dragon with a single palm strike.

The difference was that Chu Feng’s was a golden dragon, while Xiao Junlin’s was an azure dragon.

Among the dragon race, gold was supreme.

The golden dragon was clearly nobler than the azure dragon.

Moreover, the True Dragon Secret Art was a divine ability left behind by an Immortal Emperor, while Chu Feng’s Dragon-Subduing Palm was an immortal-grade palm technique.

The two dragons collided.

The golden dragon remained completely unharmed, without suffering the slightest impact. It tore the azure dragon apart in an instant before lunging toward Xiao Junlin.

Xiao Junlin’s expression changed dramatically.

Just moments earlier, he had been brimming with confidence.

Chu Feng had not deliberately concealed his cultivation. Furthermore, Xiao Junlin had cultivated a divine ability related to the eyes, allowing him to see at a glance that Chu Feng was at the peak of the Mahayana Realm.

Xiao Junlin himself was in the late Mahayana Realm.

He believed himself invincible among Mahayana cultivators. Since Chu Feng was merely a Heavenly Lord who had transcended the tribulation, defeating him should have been effortless.

Clearly, he had overestimated himself.

He had been completely wrong.

Chu Feng’s strength was far beyond his imagination. His attack had been shattered in an instant, and the golden dragon was already coming straight at him.

Xiao Junlin immediately tried to evade, but how could he possibly escape?

The golden dragon slammed into him.

His entire body flew through the air like a straw doll.

He crashed heavily onto the ground, blood spilling from his mouth.