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"Lin Feng wins!"
Seeing the conclusion of the two's clash, Elder Sheng announced the final result of the assessment after a brief moment of daze.
"Yay!"
From the Ye Clan's seats, Ye Xin Lan immediately leapt up excitedly at the announcement. Beside her, Ye Zhong's face was also full of awe and excitement. Their Ye Clan had finally weathered this crisis safely.
Meanwhile, the expressions of the others in the great hall varied widely. Some of the representatives from other factions who were unfamiliar with Lin Feng wore faces full of amazement.
Coming here to watch the assessment today had truly broadened their horizons. After all, such a pure soul battle was extremely rare to see in ordinary times. And in all these years, this was also the first time they had seen Cao Ying lose to someone of her own generation.
As for the Bai Clan contingent, led by Bai Clan's members, their faces were extremely ugly. They had never gotten along with Lin Feng in the first place and seeing him victorious now naturally made them extremely displeased.
Of course, someone else who was equally displeased was Cao Dan. His mood at this moment was simply indescribable.
Back when he suffered a bellyful of humiliation in the Pill Tower and was unbearably depressed about it, he had gone to a brothel to vent his frustrations for several days. But the day after he came out of the brothel, his whole body began itching unbearably, tormented to the extreme.
At the time, he thought the courtesans there had been unclean and had infected him with some sort of poison. Even after swallowing several seventh-tier pills, it was completely useless. He could only silently hide at home, suffering through the torment alone.
Fortunately, after a few days, he actually recovered on his own like a miracle. Letting out a long sigh of relief, he hurried to attend this Five Great Clans' assessment.
Earlier, when he saw Cao Ying unexpectedly decide to step onto the stage, he thought his great revenge was finally at hand. But in the end, even Cao Ying fell to Lin Feng's hands.
As for Cao Xiu, he too was feeling rather uncomfortable at this moment. After all, deep in his heart, he had already regarded Lin Feng as his love rival. Seeing the other party claim victory now naturally made his heart feel bitter.
But as a candidate for clan leader, he was far more rational and didn't let it show on his face. Meanwhile, Cao Ying, who had slid outside the red line, took a deep breath, her ample chest rising and falling.
Suppressing the emotions in her heart, she rose gracefully to her feet. To be defeated this time by someone younger than herself, when she had always been accustomed to winning, left her deeply unwilling in her heart.
At this moment, Lin Feng seemed to notice her slightly unsettled emotions. Stepping forward, he cupped his hands politely and said, "Miss Cao Ying, you let me win. If it weren't for the fact that you are the Cao Clan's most important genius, and thus your clan doesn't dare let you take risks freely—resulting in your lack of actual combat experience—I really might not have been able to defeat you."
"You sure know how to talk."
Hearing his words, Cao Ying shot him a glare, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance.
Seeing Cao Ying's slightly coquettish expression, Lin Feng was momentarily stunned. She was already born with striking beauty, and now with that expression, it was even more enchanting. If it were someone with weaker willpower, they would probably have lost control on the spot.
As for Xiao Yixian, seated at the Ye Clan's side, her delicate figure was already surrounded by a dense surge of black-purple Dou Qi. The terrifying killing intent, enough to freeze one's blood, made Ye Xin Lan and Ye Zhong hurriedly retreat to the side.
Even the surrounding members of other clans were shocked by the scene before them. As for some of the young men from other factions, they were nearly crying on the spot.
After speaking, it seemed that Cao Ying also realized what she had done and quickly withdrew her previous expression.
Sensing Xiao Yixian's eyes from the Ye Clan's seats, filled with killing intent, her crimson pupils shifted slightly. Then she covered her lips with a smile, her lotus-like steps carrying her gracefully toward Lin Feng.
Her watery eyes fixed on Lin Feng's face, and she said with a sly smile, "Mister Lin Feng, your mastery over Soul Techniques is truly impressive. If you have time, perhaps we could exchange pointers in private. But, during the day I'm quite busy with affairs, so… do remember to come at night."
As she spoke, she deliberately leaned her flawless, faintly alluring face closer to Lin Feng's.
A faint fragrance wafted over. Staring at that bewitching face so close at hand, ripples rose in Lin Feng's heart. But at the same time, he couldn't shake the feeling that somewhere nearby, a terrifying gaze was fixed firmly upon him.
Turning his head, he immediately met Xiao Yixian's deathly gaze, as though she were staring at a corpse. Beside her, Ye Xin Lan was also looking at him with a trace of grievance in her eyes.
"I'm doomed!"
Seeing Xiao Yixian's terrifying expression, Lin Feng's heart went cold, inwardly crying out in despair. He quickly turned his head back, giving Cao Ying a resentful look, as if to say: I just beat you once, is there really a need to get back at me like this?
Seeing his pitiful expression, the corners of Cao Ying's lips curled into a wickedly charming smile. Then, she shot him a look that clearly said: If I'm not happy, don't even think about having it easy either.
With that, she turned on her heel, her long jade-like legs carrying her gracefully out of the hall. The Cao Clan contingent immediately stood and followed after her.
"Damn you, Cao Ying. You'd better not give me the chance, or I'll spank your ass until it's swollen!"
Watching the mischievous Cao Ying leave with a smile after deliberately stirring trouble, Lin Feng's gaze briefly swept over her round, perky rear, and he swore to himself. This woman truly never lets herself suffer even the slightest loss!
He had just beaten her, and yet she instantly found a way to get back at him. The rest of the crowd in the hall exchanged looks as they watched Cao Ying lead the Cao Clan away, each secretly sighing.
Who could have imagined that this year's Five Great Clans' assessment would unfold in such a way?
But with the assessment concluded, many no longer wished to linger and gradually began leaving. Some factions that had previously looked down on the Ye Clan even came over to greet Ye Zhong at this moment.
After all, while the Ye Clan had declined, they now had Lin Feng—someone with heaven-defying talent—supporting them, and had also secured their place among the Five Great Clans.
Their standing might not yet rival the Cao Clan's, but their future strength would surely not be underestimated.
Ye Zhong responded to all their greetings with hearty laughter.
Though the Ye Clan had preserved its place among the Pill Tower's Five Great Clans, their foundations had been greatly depleted. Thus, even though Ye Zhong disliked these people inwardly, he would not offend them lightly.
"Husband, you're not hurt, are you?"
At this moment, Ye Xin Lan stepped forward, her eyes scanning Lin Feng with concern.
"I'm fine."
Lin Feng gently brushed her smooth hair and smiled softly.
Just then, he suddenly felt another gaze on him. Looking up, he realized its source—Dan Chen, standing behind Dan Xuan. At that moment, the young girl's beautiful eyes were fixed on him curiously.
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