207 End (1/2)

This was the first time that Zhao Feng had used a proper mental energy attack and it was much more successful than expected.

First Elder and Li Fuji were both right, Zhao Feng’s true talent was here.

In just two to three days time, he had already started to understand the basic concepts of the Heart Controlling Technique. If the hooded figure was still alive, he would probably go and commit suicide by hitting a block of tofu. If the mysterious skeleton knew about this, it probably wouldn’t have retreated so quickly and taken down Zhao Feng no matter the price.

At this moment, between the trees.

“Why did you betray the Broken Moon Clan?”

“This one was forced to.”

White bearded old man’s face was full of respect and fear.

Zhao Feng’s eyebrows furrowed - the situation was more complex than expected. Not only was the white bearded old man forced to betray the Clan, he had also developed fear and obedience towards the Ancient Shrine.

The Heart Controlling Technique was extremely profound and it could even control others’ consciousness, but Zhao Feng had only just learnt it and it was nowhere near the hooded figure’s level.

“What’s the origin of this force? What’s the connection between the Ancient Shrine and Scarlet Moon Religion?”

“This one only follows orders and doesn’t know their origins nor the existence of the Scarlet Moon Religion… ”

The white bearded old man had a puzzled expression.

Zhao Feng was extremely surprised. It looked like he was only a messenger and he was nowhere near entering the inner circle - he didn’t know as much as himself.

Another round of questioning confirmed Zhao Feng’s suspicions.

The white bearded old man was only an outer circle member that was controlled by the Scarlet Moon Religion and he was a bait, a chess piece.

According to what he knew, all the 13 Clan’s had been infiltrated by the Scarlet Moon Religion but they were only restricted to the outer members.

Half a day later.

Inside a book room of the Guanjun Palace.

“I can’t believe that you’ve become a Core disciple and have First Elder as your backing in just half a year's time.”

Lord Guanjun’s eyes were full of joy and surprise. He didn’t think that Zhao Feng would have such a great future when he sent the latter to the Sky Moon Mountain.

At that time, Lord Guanjun thought that the success rate was under 50%, and this was at best.

Now, in just half a year's time, Zhao Feng had become a Core disciple and he was going to participate in the Three Clan Party.

Apart from Zhao Feng in the room, there was also the white bearded old man.

Zhao Feng had told Lord Guanjun about the mission and hearing this, the latter was shocked - not only because of Zhao Feng’s display of strength, but also because of the hands of the Scarlet Moon Religion.

“I can’t believe that there was a Sub-Division Leader tier person in the Cloud Country.”

Lord Guanjun was stunned.

Up to now, Zhao Feng still didn’t know the mysterious skeleton’s true identity. Afterall, his left eye could only see, and not hear.

From how the Blood Corpse Protector acted towards the skeleton, it was likely that the latter could be a Sub-Division Leader.

Back then when the Scarlet Moon Religion was at its peak, there was a total of 108 Sub-Division with any one of them being able to destroy the Thirteen Clans.

Therefore, Zhao Feng didn’t think that the skeleton would be even higher in rank - a full Division Leader.

“Master, what kind of clan is this Ancient Shrine?” Zhao Feng suddenly asked.

Lord Guanjun’s expression was solemn: “The Ancient Shrine is ranked 2nd out of all the 13 Clans and it is the most mysterious one. The headquarters of this Clan is somewhere n the depths of the Sky Cloud Forest. Almost no one knows the exact position.”

“So mysterious.”

Zhao Feng couldn’t help but cluck his tongue.

A Clan could hide in the depths of the Sky Cloud Forest.

“The Ancient Shrine’s forte is mental energy and although this is unusual, they only take in a few disciples every generation. The total number of the Ancient Shrine doesn’t exceed one hundred, it could be even less… ” Lord Guanjun explained.

Zhao Feng fell into deep thought - those that were talented in the path of mental energy were extremely rare, so much that they were only able to take in a few disciples every generation. It was like finding people with the same degree of talent as Bei Moi.

“But don’t underestimate the Ancient Shrine. Although they don’t have many members, their overall strength is ranked 2nd in the 13 Clans. The hooded mysterious figure that day who controlled a beast horde and attacked the Guanjun Province City was a member of the Ancient Shrine.” Lord Guanjun added with solemness, obviously vary of this Clan.

Zhao Feng smiled when he heard about the hooded figure, but he didn’t say anything. If Lord Guanjun knew that the hooded figure had been finished off by him, who would know how he felt?

But the mysteriousness of the Ancient Shrine made Zhao Feng suspicious.

He always felt that there was a special connection between the Ancient Shrine and the Scarlet Moon Religion.

According to logic, such a mysterious Clan that excelled in mental energy wouldn’t be easily controlled or else the entire Thirteen Clans would probably already be destroyed.

In terms of difficulty to infiltrate, the Ancient Shrine was the hardest one.

Of course, this was according to Zhao Feng’s guesses and analysis, there was no evidence or proof, so it couldn’t be confirmed.

If he started spreading rumours, the Broken Moon Clan would face immense pressure from the Ancient Shrine.

“Master, the Three Clan Party is starting soon. Disciple will have to go now.”

Zhao Feng didn’t decide to stay in the Guanjun Palace for long.

The Three Clan Party was the most important thing right now. Even if Zhao Feng wasn’t feeling urgent, First Elder would.