Chapter 282 Master!

"Not just ordinary, he found a seat at the very back as soon as he came in. Look at how timid he is; even the little prince of the Netherworld is being dragged down by him."

　There were many voices around, and Old Wang felt that these people were overacting. The venue was almost full, so naturally, only a few rows at the back were left. He was too lazy to squeeze in, and Hei Wu Kai didn't care either way. It was just Mo Tong who blushed slightly: "Wang Feng, it's obvious that the weakest ones sit at the back. We should push our way inside!"

　Old Wang gave him a lazy glance: "Junior Brother, being close to the door means we can run to the cafeteria faster when it's over, getting the first pick for food, saving us from eating leftovers... This is the wisdom of a captain, you need to learn more about it."

　Though Old Wang's voice wasn't loud, many people around still heard it. After a moment of stunned silence, laughter broke out. They had seen self-comfort before, but this level of it was quite unique.

　Many people in the venue laughed, and when those from the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary, including Aota, heard the name of the Rose Holy Sanctuary, they all stood up and looked back frequently. However, with so many people in the venue, Old Wang had already taken his seat upon entering, making it hard to spot him immediately.

　This small commotion served as a distraction, but most people in the venue paid little attention to such trivial matters. Those sitting at the front were their main focus, rather than wasting energy on someone who didn't live up to their reputation.

　The venue was bustling with a constant hum of conversation. People who knew each other greeted each other, but most were sizing each other up and observing their surroundings. Everyone here was an elite from various Holy Sanctuaries, and none truly acknowledged the superiority of others. Even if they sat at the back, it was often a deliberate act of low profile, not a sign of cowardice. Instead, they frequently glanced towards the front.

　Most people held some rankings of the elites from the Light of the Holy Sanctuary and other regions. The super-first-class group was clearly the focal point of attention, but there were certainly many who disagreed. At this age, learning to keep a low profile was rare, though not impossible, like Xiao Bang.

　From the moment he entered the venue, he had been a constant subject of attention.

　"Is that guy Xiao Bang from Dragon Moon?"

　"I heard that this third prince of Dragon Moon used to be a handsome man with golden hair and blue eyes. How could he look like this bald head..."

　"Probably the incident in the Demon Beast Mountains hit him hard. I heard he went missing for a while."

　"How did he come back?"

　"During his disappearance, he must have had some extraordinary encounter," someone said. "I heard he's become very powerful now. All intelligence sources rank him highly. Compared to his previous title as a prince, he's truly a dark horse this time."

　"This Xiao Bang was just a regular first-class fighter before. In just half a year, even if he had some extraordinary encounter, how strong could he really be? They say one can always improve, but is that step so easy to take? I think everyone has definitely overestimated him," someone else argued. "That battle in front of the hall wasn't witnessed by everyone; it's just what the people of Dragon Moon say. They can exaggerate as much as they want."

"Indeed, his soul power reaction doesn’t seem particularly strong... Hey, he’s putting on quite a show."

The buzzing chatter around them was not deliberately concealed; Xiao Bang and his teammates all heard it. Loud Luo leaned in close to Xiao Bang's ear, somewhat indignant: "Captain, these people..."

"Sit down." Although Xiao Bang's eyes were closed, he was fully aware of the surroundings. The voices reached his ears, but his heart remained unruffled. He calmly instructed, "Let them talk. Focus on yourself."

Loud Luo had been seething, but hearing Xiao Bang's calm voice, his agitation instantly subsided. He obediently sat back down, composing himself.

To be honest, greatness is earned through action. The battle before the grand hall had already earned Xiao Bang immense respect from the disciples of the Dragon Moon Holy Sanctuary. However, when the Dragon Moon team was truly formed, and these few remaining experts of the Dragon Moon Holy Sanctuary came into close contact with Xiao Bang, they truly felt his extraordinary calmness of mind.

This was something that couldn’t be faked. He seemed to possess a unique quality that could subtly influence others. After spending over half a month with him, everyone felt their own mental state and willpower had significantly improved.

Even the most formidable strength is just superficial; inner peace is the true pinnacle of martial pursuit. To be able to inspire others is even more extraordinary, transforming admiration into utter reverence.

Captain Xiao Bang might be the strongest disciple in the history of the Dragon Moon Empire! Compared to such a transformation, a temporary setback in the Beast Mountain Range and the loss of a few lives were insignificant. As members of the Dragon Moon Empire, they were always ready to sacrifice themselves for the creation of such a powerful figure!

Xiao Bang closed his eyes again. He came here only to become stronger. Glory, fame? These were not what he sought, nor could they disrupt his cultivation of inner peace... Hmm?

Closing his eyes allowed him to perceive the world more deeply.

A unique aura suddenly entered Xiao Bang's senses. It was...

His master’s Divine Triangle was not just a martial art; it also contained profound life philosophies and soul cultivation. In the six months of ascetic life, he had experienced much. The more he experienced and understood, the more tranquil and peaceful his heart became.

Frankly, he once thought nothing in this world could disturb his inner peace. But at this moment, that faint aura stirred his tranquility.

Xiao Bang felt his heart rate suddenly quicken. He abruptly opened his eyes and instinctively turned to look behind him.

There was no need to search slowly; the aura was too distinctive. Wang Feng, sitting in the back row, immediately caught his eye.

Master, Master?!

Xiao Bang's pupils constricted sharply, almost unable to believe his eyes.

Since he had joined the Dragon City conflict, he had reviewed the necessary intelligence and, with his clearance, it was easy for him to access the entire background of the matter.

Wang Feng, who had been directly named by the Nine Gods and was one of the key terms in an important agreement, was someone Xiao Bang certainly knew about. Yet, he could never have associated this 'Wang Feng' with his own master.

It was too unbelievable. After all, according to the rumors, Wang Feng of the Rose Holy Sanctuary was merely a scholarly researcher, not exactly weak but certainly far from being a master. There was no way he could be the terrifying powerhouse capable of effortlessly slaying a near-dragon-level succubus with just a wave of his hand.

But the person standing before him...

It matched! Too much so!

Whether it was his physique, appearance, or even the aura around him, everything was identical to his master!

Crack!

The armrest of his seat was inadvertently crushed by Xiao Bang, startling the few teammates beside him.

They had just been admiring their captain’s calm demeanor; what had suddenly caused such a reaction?

"Captain? Captain?"

Lauderow called out with some concern. What could have possibly made their unflappable captain react like this?

Another teammate noticed where Xiao Bang was looking, at Wang Feng of the Rose Holy Sanctuary, who was lounging with his legs crossed in the back row.

"Wang Feng of the Rose Holy Sanctuary?"

"Did that guy offend the captain?" Laodero stood up: "I'll teach him a lesson!"

"Sit down." Xiao Bang had to intervene.

He took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions, and noticed he was gripping a broken half of a handrail. Feeling somewhat amused and exasperated, he tossed it aside.

So Rose Wang Feng is actually Master Wang Feng... Perhaps only Master could casually create something as intricate as a fusion rune. As for the faint soul force reaction I sensed... Ha, even I, his disciple, can keep my soul force reaction stable below the threshold, let alone Master Wang Feng? Since Master hasn't revealed his true strength, there must be a reason. Maybe he's planning to trick the Nine Gods. It’s best not to acknowledge him publicly right now.

"It's fine." Xiao Bang waved his hand: "And..."

He glanced at Laodero with a cold look: "No more disrespect towards Mr. Wang Feng. I don’t care about others, but if I hear any of you insult Mr. Wang Feng again, you’ll be sent back to Longyue immediately!"

Xiao Bang had been calm and polite to everyone around him, especially his teammates, but his tone now was unmistakably stern.

Laodero gaped, looking from Xiao Bang to the other teammates, then to Wang Feng, who was sitting at the back with his feet rudely propped up on the empty seat in front...

What the hell! This is unbelievable!