Demon Dragon Mad God-Chapter 942 - 672:

So, King Qing Huo also knows that Lin Feng is an extraordinary genius and would definitely find it hard to resist the lure of the Emperor’s Throne.

And once Lin Feng attempts to ascend the Emperor’s Throne, the opportunity to escape Lin Feng’s control will present itself.

Because attempting to ascend the Emperor’s Throne is a matter of life and death!

Indeed, upon hearing King Qing Huo’s words, a trace of interest appeared on Lin Feng’s face.

"Interesting!"

Lin Feng chuckled lightly, then strode forward, coming to stand behind the crowd, quietly watching Jiang Fengran’s ascent.

At this moment, Jiang Fengran, clad in white, had already reached the middle of the steps, with only half the distance remaining.

The staircase leading to the Emperor’s Throne seemed long, but it only had thirty-three steps. Jiang Fengran had already traversed seventeen steps.

Jiang Fengran moved very slowly, pausing for several breaths with each step he took, and his pace grew slower as he climbed higher.

When Jiang Fengran reached the twentieth step, it took him nearly a dozen breaths to take another step.

A moment later, Jiang Fengran stepped onto the thirtieth step, only three steps away from the Emperor’s Throne.

At this time, Jiang Fengran’s speed had slowed to an exceedingly sluggish pace.

It took him the time of a tea break to step onto the thirty-first step.

Seeing Jiang Fengran’s slow pace, Lin Feng was puzzled. What mystery did these steps hold? Why were they so difficult to climb?

Could it be that these steps, like those of the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace, contained immense oppressive force?

"King Qing Huo, what’s strange about these steps?" Lin Feng asked King Qing Huo in a low voice.

Standing beside Lin Feng, King Qing Huo replied, "I’ve never climbed these steps, but it’s said that they contain an illusion array that automatically adjusts its power based on the climber’s cultivation!"

Lin Feng nodded in response to what he heard. An illusion array? Quite the mystery indeed!

King Qing Huo’s eyes shifted, and he smiled at Lin Feng, saying, "Young Master, with your unparalleled talent, ascending the Emperor’s Throne should not be difficult!"

King Qing Huo was cheering for Lin Feng, worried that Lin Feng might not dare to climb, so he deliberately flattered him.

"You know about my talent?"

Lin Feng looked at King Qing Huo in surprise. Hadn’t he never shown his true strength to this person, yet he knew about his talent?

Although his aura was much stronger than that of ordinary martial artists of the same rank, it didn’t prove that his talent was unparalleled!

"Hehe, you managed to break through the Earth Gate, so your talent is evident!" King Qing Huo awkwardly smiled.

Lin Feng cast a cold glance at him. If this person dared to play any tricks, he would be the first one to die.

Then, Lin Feng said no more, quietly watching Jiang Fengran on the steps.

Jiang Fengran’s speed could no longer be described as slow but had come to a complete standstill, standing silently on the thirty-first step, unmoving.

Clearly, he was undergoing some difficulty and couldn’t easily step onto the thirty-second step.

Time slowly passed, and it took nearly a quarter-hour before Jiang Fengran slowly lifted his foot to step onto the thirty-second step.

At this moment, the originally quiet crowd in the Ancient Hall started to stir slightly.

"It’s the thirty-second step; just one more step and Jiang Fengran can reach the Emperor’s Throne!"

"So impressive, it all hinges on this moment!"

"It’s tough! Many powerful geniuses have failed at the thirty-second step!"

The crowd discussed animatedly, all eyes fixed intently on Jiang Fengran with excitement.

Ascending the Emperor’s Throne was no small feat; anyone who managed to do so was seen to have the potential of a Martial Emperor, with a great future ahead.

Though Jiang Fengran was only ranked 480th on the Myriad Venerate List, none thought of him as inferior.

Jiang Fengran was still very young, just in his early twenties. In a few years, he had the potential to break into the top ten of the Myriad Venerate List.

Everyone was watching Jiang Fengran intently, faces filled with expectation, and Lin Feng was the same.

He was also curious whether this Wind Spirit Body genius had the potential for Martial Emperor!

Time continued to pass, and this time Jiang Fengran didn’t take much time, as he failed.

Poof!

Suddenly, Jiang Fengran, who had stood motionless, spewed a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward.

Thud! Thud! Thud!!

Jiang Fengran’s body landed on the ground, stumbling back ten steps before barely stabilizing himself.

Wow!

Another spurt of blood gushed out as Jiang Fengran’s face turned pale, obviously heavily injured.

Looking at the steps and the Emperor’s Throne ahead, Jiang Fengran’s face was as gloomy as water; he had actually failed!

He had prepared for two years before daring to attempt ascending the Emperor’s Throne, only to fail!

Bitterness swelled in Jiang Fengran’s heart; although naturally gifted with a Wind Spirit Body, did he lack the potential of a Martial Emperor?

The Ancient Hall was silent, everyone’s eyes focused on the injured and retreating Jiang Fengran, filled with regret.

He was just one step away from success but ultimately failed to take that final step!

Lin Feng also felt a little wistful. This person born with a Wind Spirit Body, whose talent was certainly not inferior—at least not to Sikong Yan—still failed, indicating that the last step was indeed extremely difficult.

Shaking his head, Lin Feng wasted no time, directly passing through the crowd and striding toward the steps before stepping onto the first step.

The people in the Ancient Hall, who had been quietly lamenting Jiang Fengran’s fate, were taken aback as someone else stepped onto the stairs, resulting in an uproar.

"Who is this person, daring to climb the steps?"

"I’ve never seen him before. Doesn’t he know that without being a peerless genius, ascending the steps is certain death?"

"This guy is really looking for death! Even the young supreme beings on the Myriad Venerate List typically don’t dare ascend the steps, and yet he is so bold!"

The crowd discussed excitedly, each scrutinizing Lin Feng with uncertainty and surprise.

This staircase leading to the Emperor’s Throne was extremely dangerous. Even super geniuses would find it hard to escape alive without extraordinary life-saving means!

Even Jiang Fengran, a young supreme ranked in the top 500 of the Myriad Venerate List, was severely injured and retreated, illustrating the danger involved.

Many geniuses had perished on these steps over the years, innumerable in count.

It was because it was too dangerous that few dared to ascend casually. Anyone who dared was bound to be a world-renowned genius.

But Lin Feng was unknown, a martial artist with a name and face not recognized by anyone, yet dared to ascend the steps, leaving the audience both stunned and incredulous.

Jiang Fengran’s gaze also fell on Lin Feng, scrutinizing him with surprise.

Moments later, Jiang Fengran shook his head quietly, thinking that if he couldn’t succeed, this person was even less likely to succeed.

"Hahaha...!"

At this moment, cheerful laughter echoed through the Ancient Hall, as King Qing Huo could be seen with a satisfied grin, laughing uncontrollably.

"Kid, you dare to trick me. Let’s see how I’ll trap you this time!"

King Qing Huo’s eyes were full of mockery; Lin Feng had spared him last time but left him in the Hell Space, almost leading to his demise, enraging him but afraid to act out.

Now he finally avenged this grievance!

In King Qing Huo’s view, Lin Feng was doomed to fail and almost certain to die trying to reach the Emperor’s Throne.

Even if, against all odds, Lin Feng’s talent was unmatched, his strength exceptional, thus barely managing to save his life, he would certainly be severely injured.

At that moment, with a bit of maneuvering, he could still completely end Lin Feng.

"Your Excellency, do you know this person?"

"Who is he?"

"From which power does this genius belong?"

Seeing King Qing Huo laughing heartily and appearing triumphant, clearly recognizing Lin Feng, many people began to inquire.

"He supposedly goes by the name Lin Feng!" King Qing Huo said to the crowd; having learned Lin Feng’s name from Gong Lin.

The last time in the Divine Map Space, Gong Lin had entered the stone house to question Lin Feng, and King Qing Huo had heard Lin Feng’s name while in the courtyard.

"Lin Feng?"

The crowd pondered upon hearing the name; it was unfamiliar. Was there such a genius in the Central Continent?

"I heard that some time ago, someone named Lin Feng challenged Shangguan Hao. Could it be him?" someone suggested with a face full of doubt.