"Who are you?" Lin Fei demanded, each word deliberately enunciated.

It had been this very man before him. He had done nothing but stand there, taking Lin Fei's saber with nothing but his flesh and blood as a shield! This saber of Lin Fei's had even rendered Jiang Tianyun to feel utter despair. Even a martial saint with Three Flowers could not have endured his saber unscathed.

Behind the man in white robes, Jiang Tianyun trembled visibly. He immediately bowed deeply and said, "Master, I greet you." The others, like Liu Hong, were even more reverent, falling to their knees and proclaiming, "We greet the Worry-free Sovereign!"

Witnessing this scene, everyone understood the identity of the man in white.

"The Worry-free Sovereign! It's actually the Worry-free Sovereign!"

"Why would a Martial Sovereign appear here?"

"Probably for Jiang Tianyun? After all, Jiang Tianyun is his disciple, the one he values the most, and the one most likely to become a Martial Sovereign."

"It'd be the joke of the century if Jiang Tianyun were to die in Illusion Worry City."

"Lin Fei and those from the Ancient Origin Sect are in real trouble now. Regardless of Lin Fei's incredible talent, against Worry-free Sovereign, he doesn't stand a chance."

Lin Fei's gaze remained fixed on the Worry-free Sovereign, sensing the magnitude of the man's identity. A grand Martial Sovereign was right in front of him. One of the two rulers of Illusion Worry City.

"Do you intend to kill me, Worry-free Sovereign?" Lin Fei inquired icily. Though confident, he was well aware that in the face of a Martial Sovereign, his present state wasn't enough. Even if he had all three flowers, without becoming a Martial Sovereign, he wouldn't be a match for Worry-free Sovereign. Killing him would be child's play for the sovereign.

"Kill you?" The Worry-free Sovereign chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I only intervened to prevent my wayward disciple from meeting his end at your hands. No matter how lacking Tianyun might be, he remains my disciple. Besides, I would not bully the weaker by attacking you. What's more, do you truly believe that if I were to strike, I could certainly kill you?"

Lin Fei was puzzled by his words. At that moment, the Worry-free Sovereign turned, gazing at the distant horizon, and called out, "Wind Sovereign, what do you think of my words?"

From Lin Fei's vantage point, he couldn't see outside the city, but from the implication of the Worry-free Sovereign's words, had the Wind Sovereign also arrived?

"Hey! Worry-free Sovereign, after all these years, you haven't changed a bit," came a voice from beyond the city walls. "I simply came to have a look. With you in charge of Illusion Worry City, I can't help but feel uneasy."

It truly was the voice of the Wind Sovereign! It seemed he had always been outside and hadn't entered Illusion Worry City. But with the mystical abilities of a Martial Sovereign, even from outside, he could discern all that transpired within. It was likely he had seen the entire clash between Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun.

"Enough, be on your way. However, let there not be a next time. Next time, even the face of the Wind Sovereign will not suffice..."

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Though the Worry-free Sovereign's face still bore a smile, Lin Fei and the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall seemed to feel an icy chill to the bone. Soon after, the Worry-free Sovereign took a single step, transforming into a beam of flowing light, disappearing without a trace.

"Lin Fei, come back," came the voice of the Wind Sovereign, transmitted to Lin Fei's ear, clear and sharp despite the distance of an entire city. This was the prowess of a Martial Sovereign! Such abilities, almost supernatural, far beyond the imagination of ordinary martial artists, even beyond that of martial saints.

Lin Fei did not hesitate. The previous words of the Worry-free Sovereign were clearly a warning. Though the Worry-free Sovereign seemed affable and approachable, perhaps such a person was the most terrifying of all.

Lin Fei could vaguely guess that if the Wind Sovereign had not been outside the city, the Worry-free Sovereign might indeed have executed him and all the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Go!"

Lin Fei did not hesitate, leading the dozen or so martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall, quickly transforming into a beam of flowing light, leaving the Illusion Worry City.

This scene caused a shock to many martial artists and Qi cultivators within Illusion Worry City, and they dared not even discuss it. This matter involved the two great Martial Sovereigns of Illusion Worry City and the Ancient Origin Sect; it was not something they could casually comment on. They dispersed quickly.

However, the name of Lin Fei, the Dao Seeker of the Ancient Origin Sect, would likely soon spread throughout Illusion Worry City, even reaching various other places.

At this moment, outside Illusion Worry City, Lin Fei and the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall had already arrived whereupon a small hill stood the Wind Sovereign.

"Greetings, Sovereign!" they hurriedly advanced to pay their respects.

"Elder Lin, you have many doubts, right?" Wind Sovereign said with a smile.

Lin Fei nodded. He indeed had many questions.

"Wind Sovereign, why did you come to Illusion Worry City but not enter it?" Lin Fei asked.

"Enter the city?" Wind Sovereign shook his head, sighing deeply. "In the beginning, our three great forces made an agreement with Illusion Worry City. Sovereigns cannot enter the city. Therefore, I could only stay outside, intimidating the Worry-free Sovereign. So that he dare not lay hands on you. If he were to act, it would break the rules. We, the Ancient Origin Sect, would immediately level Illusion Worry City!"

Lin Fei said nothing, for his heart held its own judgment. Was Wind Sovereign's reluctance to enter Illusion Worry City truly due to the agreement? Perhaps it was not so simple. If it were truly possible to level Illusion Worry City, it would likely have been done long ago. Why wait until now?

The Wind Sovereign did not enter Illusion Worry City for one singular reason: apprehension. The Wind Sovereign was wary of certain individuals within the Illusion Worry City. Or perhaps, he feared a particular power. Even the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and the Red Hades Mansion harbored a hesitancy towards a specific force within Illusion Worry City. Thus, they permitted such a unique place as the Illusion Worry City to exist.

However, all of this had no relevance to Lin Fei. After this event, Lin Fei vowed never to set foot in Illusion Worry City again. Otherwise, the Worry-free Sovereign might truly take action against him.

"Lin Fei, you executed this mission impeccably," Wind Sovereign praised, "You upheld the prestige of our Ancient Origin Sect! Moreover, you even made the Worry-free Sovereign swallow a bitter pill. Hahaha! Outsmarting the Worry-free Sovereign is no mean feat."

The Wind Sovereign seemed thoroughly pleased with Lin Fei's performance during this mission. Under the gaze of all, Lin Fei had defeated Jiang Tianyun. Even the Worry-free Sovereign felt compelled to intervene personally, rescuing Jiang Tianyun from the clutches of defeat. In essence, this made the Worry-free Sovereign suffer a setback. Such a revered Martial Sovereign, held in such high esteem, was forced to stoop so low as to intervene on behalf of a lesser, rescuing Jiang Tianyun. For someone as proud as the Worry-free Sovereign, this was an unprecedented event.

It seemed that the Wind Sovereign took great delight in seeing the Worry-free Sovereign's loss. Perhaps the two had crossed paths more than once in the past.

"Very well. You all have performed exceptionally on this mission," Wind Sovereign continued, "Each of you shall receive a substantial amount of contribution points. Lin Fei, your reward is even greater! Now, let's head back."

And with that, the Wind Sovereign personally led the group away from Illusion Worry City, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect.