NOVPUB"Purple Dream Domain has indeed made a move."
Feng Wanxing was stationed at one of the most crucial core formations and immediately noticed the chaos within the city.
The uncontrolled actions of those hundreds of peak Dominator Realm puppets stirred energy fluctuations so intense, they were hard to ignore.
"If not for the Marquis' orders, instructing us to guard the core formations, just these mere hundreds of puppets?"
Feng Wanxing shook his head slightly.
Hundreds of peak Dominator Realm puppets didn't mean much.
It was only because the strongest Dominator Realm powerhouses of Qingfen City were ordered by Lord Qingfen to guard the core formations.
This allowed the puppets to seize the opportunity to rampage across the city.
Feng Wanxing understood the reasoning behind Lord Qingfen's decisions.
As long as the core formations remained intact, Qingfen City would stand as unshakable as a mountain.
The destruction caused by the peak Dominator Realm puppets? It barely mattered.
"The Marquis must have been held back by Marquis Purple Dream."
Feng Wanxing's mind churned with thoughts. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
With Lord Qingfen's strength, dealing with those puppets would be as easy as snapping his fingers.
The only explanation for the lack of action was that Marquis Purple Dream was hindering him.
"Could Marquis Purple Dream be stalling the Marquis merely to let these puppets run amok?"
Feng Wanxing pondered deeply, sensing that something was off.
Even he didn't care about the destruction caused by the puppets, as the losses to Qingfen City were minimal at best.
Although he didn't know what method Marquis Purple Dream was using to forestall the Marquis, it certainly came with a price.
Paying a price, just to inflict such trivial, insignificant damage on Qingfen City?
"I'll wait until the Marquis is free to act before pursuing this matter further."
Feng Wanxing decided to set his questions aside until he could speak to Lord Qingfen in person.
"Right now, all twelve core formations across the city are under strict guard."
Feng Wanxing glanced in other directions.
So far, the other eleven core formations had not been attacked, and everything remained normal.
"And then there's Junior Brother."
Feng Wanxing turned to look toward Sky Burning Court again. "Junior Brother is also staying within the court."
Feng Wanxing was acutely aware of Lord Qingfen's regard for Lin Yuan.
If Junior Brother were to encounter any harm during this raid by the Purple Dream Domain…
Lord Qingfen would undoubtedly fly into an unparalleled rage.
But for now, Junior Brother appeared to be perfectly safe.
He had not left Sky Burning Court.
As long as he remained within Sky Burning Court, there was no need to worry about his safety.
The defenses of Sky Burning Court were unmatched in all of Qingfen City—better protected than any of them, including Junior Brother himself.
"As long as the twelve formations remain secure, and Junior Brother stays unharmed, let these puppets wreak havoc as they please."
Feng Wanxing withdrew his gaze from the chaotic city streets.
...
The purple-haired woman and several powerful figures flitted through the void, passing through every corner of Qingfen City.
The Myriad Formation Crystal faintly emitted a hazy light, replicating every formation within its range.
"Only two core formations remain."
The purple-haired woman felt a surge of delight, and the other powerhouses couldn't hold back their smiles.
So far, their movements had gone completely undiscovered.
All of Lord Qingfen's peak Dominator Realm disciples were focused entirely on guarding the core formations,
paying no attention to what was happening beyond them.
They only needed to approach the core formations slightly, then use the Myriad Formation Crystal to replicate them remotely before retreating with ease.
No one would notice a thing.
"Hmm?"
"Up ahead is Sky Burning Court, where Lord Qingfen's most prized disciple is cultivating."
At that moment, the thin, wiry man trailing behind the purple-haired woman suddenly spoke.
"Sky Burning Court?"
The purple-haired woman cast a fleeting glance in that direction.
Sky Burning Court was also an important node within the city's grand formations; they'd have to pass through it and let the Myriad Formation Crystal replicate its structures.
Swoosh.
Soon, the group reached a spot not far from Sky Burning Court.
Buzz, buzz, buzz.
When the purple-haired woman finished replicating the formations around Sky Burning Court with the Myriad Formation Crystal, she was preparing to leave.
The hunched old woman beside her suddenly spoke: "Lord Qingfen values this disciple so highly—if we were to kill him, wouldn't that be a major accomplishment for us?"
These words instantly sparked a glint in the eyes of the others.
Lord Qingfen had countless disciples—hundreds of thousands in total—but even someone like Feng Wanxing could only address him as 'the Marquis.'
It was clear that even if Feng Wanxing were to fall in battle one day, Lord Qingfen likely wouldn't blink an eye.
But Lin Yuan? Not only had Lord Qingfen personally escorted him out of Qingfen City, but he also allowed Lin Yuan to address him as 'Master.'
Moreover, in recent times, Lord Qingfen had fulfilled nearly all of Lin Yuan's requests, even offering up his normally secluded training grounds—Sky Burning Court—to him.
From this, it was evident just how much Lord Qingfen cherished Lin Yuan.
And it also suggested that Lin Yuan's talent and aptitude must be monstrously extraordinary,
so much so that someone as exalted as Lord Qingfen—a peak-level Great Lord—had lost his usual composure.
"Senior Sister, since we still have plenty of time, and with Lord Qingfen occupied by our Master while the peak Dominator Realm disciples are preoccupied with the core formations, why don't we give it a try?"
The thin man grew visibly eager.
Given Lord Qingfen's regard for Lin Yuan, under normal circumstances, they wouldn't even have the privilege of laying eyes on him,
let alone take any action against him.
It was only now, amidst the conflict between Purple Dream Domain and Qingfen Domain, that they had the chance to get so close to Lin Yuan.
"I also think it's worth trying."
Another powerhouse from Purple Dream Domain chimed in.
In the short term, killing Lin Yuan would be a tremendous feat—a tangible reward.
In the long term, Lin Yuan's terrifying talent posed a dark threat. If left alone, he would undoubtedly become an insurmountable obstacle for Purple Dream Domain in the future.
Rather than waiting for him to grow into an unstoppable force, why not take the chance to snuff him out now?
Even if they failed, it wouldn't matter. They still had plenty of time left in Qingfen City, more than enough to replicate the remaining formations.
