Chapter 1375: Strength Beyond Imagination

Martial Emperor?

A Martial Emperor?!

The legendary powerhouse, only heard of in tales, is actually standing right before us?!

A single word from him sent shockwaves through the entire crowd, causing many to nearly leap out of their seats!

But when the people of Qinghe Town abruptly stood up, they couldn't make out what had just happened. They instinctively looked ahead, only to see that there was no one else at the entrance of the thatched cottage. Their eyes once again filled with confusion.

Where is the Martial Emperor...?

Apart from the city lord lying on the ground, there was only Mr. Yi Feng standing quietly at the entrance. Where was the Martial Emperor?

After a few moments of puzzled staring, the old clan leader suddenly trembled, his hands shaking uncontrollably!

"Could it be...?"

As soon as the murmur left his lips, Wei Xiaowei and the others around him seemed to realize something as well. They turned their gazes back to Yi Feng, their eyes darkening with realization.

At this moment, Mr. Yi Feng stood as calmly as ever, appearing no different from usual. Yet, he was spotless, not a trace of panic visible on him.

In the past, everyone had grown accustomed to his demeanor and wouldn't think much of it. But now, his composure was glaringly conspicuous.

There were three Martial Kings standing before him!

Even the city lord had collapsed to the ground, so how could Mr. Yi remain so composed?

Suddenly, waves of suspicion surged in their hearts...

Could it be that this schoolteacher was actually the Martial Emperor?!

More and more people widened their eyes, their breaths growing heavier. Wei Xiaowei's clear eyes, still glistening with tears, widened several times over. Even Xu Fengyue, the second strongest expert, felt his throat tighten at this moment.

The entire area fell into silence, with only an invisible pressure spreading through the air.

This pressure, though silent and intangible, pierced straight into their hearts. It was a thousand times more terrifying than when the three Martial Kings had arrived. The entrance to the thatched cottage was so quiet it was suffocating!

Even the three Martial Kings, their expressions grew increasingly grave.

After waiting for a long time, Yi Feng still hadn't responded. This silence was more telling than any words could be. It was as if his lack of response was a tacit acknowledgment, confirming their suspicions.

This man must be the Martial Emperor!

The three Martial Kings felt an immense pressure. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with solemnity.

After a slight nod, their auras surged once more. The leader of the three, his eyes filled with determination, turned back and spoke with a fighting spirit.

"Esteemed senior."

"Although you are a Martial Emperor, the three of us are also at the peak of the Martial King realm. If we join forces, we may still have a chance. The matter at hand is a feud between our cities. If you step aside now, we will visit you another day to apologize for today's disturbance."

"Otherwise, we will have no choice but to experience the might of a Martial Emperor!"

As his voice echoed, the two Martial Kings beside him stepped forward. Their spiritual energy radiated like green mist, visible to the naked eye, and their imposing aura was even more formidable than before. The people of Qinghe Town were forced to retreat once more.

The peak of the Martial King realm was indeed terrifying!

Even when facing a Martial Emperor, the three of them had the confidence to fight together, showcasing their extraordinary strength. They were truly the top powerhouses of their time!

However, in the face of such overwhelming power, Yi Feng remained calm, his hands behind his back. His eyes showed no ripple of emotion, as if he didn't care at all.

At this, even the three Martial Kings, despite their reverence, felt deeply insulted.

They immediately furrowed their brows and roared, unleashing their full power!

"Such arrogance from a Martial Emperor, looking down on us like this!"

"We've already shown him the utmost respect by lowering ourselves, but he really thinks we're afraid of him!"

"With the three of us joining forces, we might still have a chance!"

After their furious roars, the three unleashed their full cultivation. Thick spiritual energy radiated from their bodies as they shot forward like arrows, surrounding the entrance of the thatched cottage, leaving no room for escape.

At this moment, everyone was stunned, as if witnessing a world-ending battle. They didn't dare move an inch, not even the severely injured Chen Cangyun, whose heart was hanging by a thread!

It was then that Yi Feng finally spoke. A soft sigh, like a whisper, echoed in everyone's hearts, drowning out all the imposing auras.

"Ah..."

That sigh seemed to carry endless helplessness and indescribable emotion.

As the sigh faded, no one saw any movement. Yi Feng simply lowered his gaze to Chen Cangyun, and the three terrifying Martial Kings dissipated like smoke.

Everything happened too quickly...

Even Chen Cangyun, a peak Martial King who had witnessed it all, couldn't believe his eyes. He sat there in shock, his mind reeling!

He knew that Senior Yi was strong, and he had guessed that this man was no ordinary Martial Emperor.

But he never imagined...

That this senior's strength would be so overwhelming!

Those were three peak Martial Kings, enemies he couldn't even handle. Yet, when they joined forces to attack, they were no match for Yi Feng?

Peak Martial Kings, as insignificant as ants?

His strength was truly unimaginable!

Chen Cangyun was utterly terrified, his eyes glazed over as if he were in a dream.

Only when an indescribable pressure approached did he snap out of it. Seeing Yi Feng looking down at him, he was so shocked that his jaw nearly hit the ground!

A chill ran down his spine.

I'm done for...

I'm done for!

Senior Yi is looking down at me, and I'm just sitting here in a daze?

This is a grave offense!

Chen Cangyun jumped up in fright, ignoring his injuries as he immediately kowtowed.

"Senior, please forgive me! Please forgive me!"

"The lives of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Yecheng are hanging by a thread. We can't hold on any longer. My death is insignificant, but if Yecheng falls, hundreds of thousands of people in the surrounding area will be plunged into a bloodbath. I had no other choice..."

"Since Senior refused to intervene, I had no choice but to lure the enemy here with a despicable plan."

As he spoke, Chen Cangyun kowtowed repeatedly, his eyes filled with deep remorse.

"All the blame lies with me!"

"Now that Senior has intervened, Yecheng and the surrounding areas will be safe. I can die without regrets. I know my crimes are grave, and I have repeatedly offended Senior. I am willing to accept any punishment without complaint!"

"Criminal Chen Canghai, I await Senior's judgment. I thank Senior for saving the world. In my next life, I will repay this debt!"

With that, Chen Canghai kowtowed heavily, leaving a faint trace of blood on the ground.

The sound of that kowtow echoed throughout the area.

Only then did the people of Qinghe Town snap out of their daze and understand what had happened.

So...

Mr. Yi Feng was such a powerful expert. In his presence, even Martial Kings were as insignificant as ants. Even the lofty city lord didn't dare show the slightest disrespect.

At this moment, as they reflected on the past, they finally understood why Qinghe Town had been spared from conscription by Yecheng. They also realized why the city lord had personally come to visit.

From beginning to end, Qinghe Town had been under the protection of such a powerful expert!

The thousands of onlookers were filled with awe and reverence. For a moment, they felt both honored and terrified. As they watched the city lord kowtow and await judgment, their eyes were filled with mixed emotions, unsure of how to judge him.

The city lord had lured the enemy here, clearly intending to use Senior Yi's power. This method was indeed improper, but without it, tens of thousands of people in Yecheng and the surrounding areas would have perished.

The morality of one person versus the safety of tens of thousands—who could say what was right or wrong in this situation?

Only Senior Yi could decide.

The entire crowd quietly watched, their reverent gazes fixed on Yi Feng. The entire town awaited his judgment.

After what felt like an eternity of anxious waiting, Chen Cangyun's forehead was buried in the dust.

But Yi Feng didn't mention the matter again. He only left behind a soft remark.

"I need to go back to class. The children must be getting impatient."

The entire crowd was taken aback. Chen Cangyun, too, looked up in disbelief.

Senior Yi wasn't going to punish him?

After such a major incident, how could it sound so trivial...?

Chen Cangyun was greatly surprised. He quickly looked up, only to see Yi Feng's back as he entered the small courtyard, walking as steadily as ever, as if nothing had happened.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard remained unchanged, the long shadows as ordinary as ever. No matter how fierce the storm outside, it couldn't penetrate the courtyard.

It was as if the threshold of the courtyard marked the boundary between heaven and earth.

All past events had dissipated like smoke.

Seeing this scene, Chen Cangyun's myriad emotions were suppressed. He could only mutter in confusion.

"Senior, what are you...?"

He couldn't believe that after causing such a huge mess, Senior Yi hadn't punished him. It was as if none of this mattered to him.

Before he could fully process his guilt, the wooden door of the thatched cottage slowly closed.

Only a faint whisper drifted out.

"Go."

"Return to where you came from. Don't disturb my peace again."

This profound statement made Chen Cangyun's heart tremble, filled with mixed emotions.

Only now did he understand.

Meeting Senior Yi that day had been a stroke of fortune, but his own foolishness had offended him. Today, he had offended Senior Yi again. If not for the sake of the tens of thousands of civilians, he would never have been spared.

Now that everything had settled, Senior Yi had resolved a great calamity, and his connection with Senior Yi had come to an end.

Though his heart was filled with guilt and reluctance, Chen Cangyun didn't dare make another sound to disturb the peace. He could only gaze with gratitude one last time, then bow deeply with tears in his eyes.

This bow moved the entire town.

Many followed suit, quietly bowing at the entrance. Then, the town leader and others helped Chen Cangyun to his feet. Even if Chen Cangyun's methods were questionable, his intentions were pure. His love for the people was undeniable, and he was truly worthy of his position as city lord. Since Senior Yi didn't say more, who were they to judge?

In this moment of relief and joy, Chen Cangyun felt too ashamed to stay. After thanking the people of Qinghe Town, he left with a heavy heart.

As night fell, the town buzzed with excitement. The people's eyes were filled with the joy of having survived a disaster, and they felt even more honored to have such an expert in Qinghe Town. The streets grew livelier, and the sounds of celebration lasted well into the night...