Chapter 287: Assault, Formation
Jin Renfeng took the initiative to decline the task.
Returning to the fox demon world full of spiritual energy, the most important thing for him now is to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and improve his strength.
Such trivial matters as holding an official position were not within his consideration.
"Don't you want to hold an official position?"
The head of the Li family showed regret on his face.
"It's a pity. With your ability, if you can join the Dao League, you will definitely be a great help."
"It can also have a significant impact on the current dispute between humans and demons."
"Although I have made some progress in my strength now, I still need to hone my skills."
Jin Renfeng clasped his fists and said,
"My master will definitely not want to let me leave."
In fact, at the rookie competition, even if one wins, one is not required to accept an official position.
The winner of the tournament can refuse to be appointed as an official if he/she cites training or family affairs as reasons.
For such contestants, the Taoist Alliance will not only not punish them, but will also reserve the opportunity for them to be appointed as officials.
After all, those who dare to do such things are all children of aristocratic families.
The top leaders of the Taoist Alliance are all elders from aristocratic families, so naturally they will not punish their own people.
In the past, there were many children of prominent families who chose not to take up the official positions because they looked down upon them.
After a while, this rule was formed.
"Old Li, you made a mistake this time."
Elder Wen laughed out loud.
"Now there is only one heir in Shenhuoshan Villa, and Brother Dongfang is counting on him to support the family!"
"If you take it away, Brother Dongfang will fight you to the death."
Elder Li slapped his forehead.
"In that case, I am confused."
After successfully getting rid of the problem, Jin Renfeng breathed a sigh of relief.
"Bolin, Wushuang, what do you two think?"
Afterwards, the head of the Li family looked at the other two people in the top three.
"My father wants me to stay in the family and help him with affairs, so I can't get away from it."
Ji Wushuang refused.
"Uncle Li, I don't have the patience to do such mundane things. I'd better leave those official positions to others."
Wen Bolin said casually.
Seeing Wen Bolin being so lazy, Elder Wen was very angry and started to scold him immediately.
Wen Bolin didn't care much either.
After that, the Li family also asked Li Jingang and other children of aristocratic families about their intentions. As expected, several of them also refused the Taoist Alliance's offer of official positions.
Jin Renfeng had anticipated this.
In the eyes of the direct descendants of these aristocratic families, the so-called appointment of officials by the Taoist Alliance is nothing more than a hard job.
After all, even the first three city lords who were appointed were just local officials.
Not only does his status in the Taoist Alliance not seem high, but he also has to deal with all kinds of mundane matters.
How can it be more relaxing and comfortable than staying at home and enjoying the service of servants and maids?
What these children from aristocratic families yearn for is the kind of power that the elders of the Taoist Alliance have, who are free and at ease on weekdays, but can decide the world with a single word at critical moments.
Therefore, compared with the appointment of officials by the Taoist Alliance, the children of aristocratic families pay more attention to the inheritance rights within the family.
After all, as long as they inherit the family's magical treasures in the future, they can rely on the family's operations and achieve success in one fell swoop, and directly take up the position of Taoist Alliance elders.
Compared to working as a low-level official and gaining experience like a small family, it is undoubtedly a better choice to directly inherit the position passed down from generation to generation in the family.
. . . . .
After the competition, all the contestants set out on their return journey. Jin Renfeng and his party also prepared to return to Shenhuoshan Villa.
For this reason, the Li brothers and sisters sent Jin Renfeng and his party to the city gate.
"Sister Huaizhu, if you have time, come to the Li family to find me."
"I'm really bored at home. There are not many sisters of my age at home."
Li Muchen held Huaizhu's hand and gave instructions.
"If my sister could talk to me, I would feel comfortable."
"I'll definitely bother you when I have time."
Huaizhu smiled and nodded.
Seeing Huaizhu agree, Li Muchen smiled.
Then she turned her attention to the golden phoenix beside her.
"You guys, be careful on the road!"
"You have offended the Shi family and the Xiao family so much in this conference. The Shi family and the Xiao family will not let this go."
"I guess there will be some small moves on your way back."
"I know this and have been prepared for it."
Jin Renfeng said in a deep voice.
He did not act rashly and dared to offend two families. Naturally, he had ways to deal with it.
"It's up to me whether you live or die."
"But if Sister Huaizhu and Sister Qinlan get hurt, I will hold you accountable."
The words were still harsh, but they revealed a bit of concern.
"Don't worry, even if I die, I won't let Huaizhu and Qinlan get hurt."
Jin Renfeng assured.
"You know what's going on!"
Li Muchen glared at him and snorted.
"Brother Renfeng, if you have time, you can come to our Li family and have a visit."
Li Jingang stepped forward and patted Jin Renfeng on the shoulder.
"If you need to refine a magic weapon, you can also come to me. Our Li family's magic weapons are of excellent quality and low price. If you specify me to refine it, I can give you a discount."
"If there is such a good thing, I will naturally not miss it."
Jin Renfeng laughed.
After bidding farewell to the Li brothers and sisters, Jin Renfeng set out on the return journey with his two junior sisters.
"Finally the competition is over, now I can relax for a while.
Jin Renfeng sat on the flying sword and stretched.
"After I go back, I must ask Master to give me a long vacation."
"I'm afraid that won't work. I guess the villa will be opening soon to recruit disciples, and I won't be able to do without my brother's help then."
Huaizhu chuckled.
"Why does this have anything to do with me? Isn't it enough to accept a disciple as long as the master is here?"
Jin Renfeng asked in surprise.
"I'm afraid we'll have to recruit more than a hundred people this time. Dad is usually busy with the affairs of the villa, so he can't spare the time."
Huaizhu smiled and said,
"For some trivial matters, I naturally need the help of my senior brother."
"Ah! I was born to be busy. I don't have a moment of leisure.
Jin Renfeng said with a sad face.
"Brother, don't worry. Junior Sister Lu and I are here at the villa and can help you with some tasks."
Huaizhu comforted
"And me, I can help too!"
Qin Lan raised his hand and shouted.
"Then I would like to thank my two junior sisters first!"
Jin Renfeng bowed and thanked him.
"If I find out that Senior Brother has won first place when I go back this time, I don't know how happy my father will be!"
Looking in the direction of the villa, Huaizhu spoke.
"I can't see."
Jin Renfeng waved his hand.
"I guess Master had already calculated my strength and sent me here just now."
“It should be within his expectations to get the top spot now.”
"But it was a waste of Junior Sister to accompany me this time. I used up all the flames in my body from the beginning to the end. I didn't even have to replenish them once."
"That's a poor statement."
Huaizhu smiled.
"Junior sister, you have come here this time to see the methods of various families and to enjoy the scenery of the northern country. How can this be considered a wasted trip?"
"Junior sister is very broad-minded, but I am narrow-minded."
Seeing that Huaizhu was smiling and didn't seem to mind at all, Jin Renfeng nodded.
The three flew at a leisurely pace, viewing the scenery along the way while controlling the flying swords and chatting casually. Before they knew it, they were on the surface of a lake.
The lake was rippling with clear water, reflecting the blue sky and the light white clouds, which was extremely beautiful. Unconsciously, the three of them were attracted by the beautiful scenery.
“I never thought there would be such beautiful scenery in the north.”
Huaizhu said softly.
"When I went to Chixia City before, I was too eager and ignored this scenery."
"It's not too late to make up for it now."
Jin Renfeng laughed.
"The lake water is clear, why don't we go down and have some fun, and then go back to the villa!"
The playful Qin Lan spoke.
Jin Renfeng shook his head slowly.
"Now, the Shi family and the Xiao family are eyeing us covetously. We really can't delay on this road."
"Let's go back to the villa first, and wait until later--"
bang bang-
Before he finished speaking, he heard several explosions from the lake below. Seven water columns about ten feet thick shot up into the sky.
"Junior sister! Let's go!"
Jin Renfeng's expression changed, and he pulled up his two junior sisters and flew into the sky, trying to avoid the range of the water column.
"The Jade Water Demon Sealing Formation, activate!"
The old voice echoed around, and then a green formation diagram slowly emerged above the lake.
boom--
Seven water columns suddenly collapsed and expanded, turning into a spherical water curtain that surrounded the three people.
Rushing to the edge of the formation, looking at the blocking water curtain that was so close, Jin Renfeng drew out his sword.
Sword energy, pure yang flame, and the power of wind and fire, the three combined into one and slashed directly on the water curtain.
boom--
The blazing sword energy collided with the water curtain, instantly creating a gap in it.
Surrounded by wisps of water vapor, Jin Renfeng pulled Huai Zhu and the other person and quickly rushed out of the water curtain.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Six flying swords rushed out from the water curtain, carrying endless cold air, and stabbed towards the backs of Huaizhu and Qin Lan.
Hearing the sound of swords approaching, Jin Renfeng suddenly turned around and protected his two junior sisters behind him.
Flames surged up around his body and transformed into six arms, which attacked the flying sword.
Dangdangdang——
Six consecutive sounds of metal clashing were heard.
Fist, palm, finger, or flick...
He used his palm to knock the flying swords away one by one.
Under the destruction of the cold air, the flaming arms also lost their power, scattered into flame fragments, and dissipated.
"These people are all powerful demon kings, and they are all top-notch among the demon kings."
Feeling the power of the sword, Jin Renfeng's heart tightened.
If they did not have the strength of a demon king, it would have been impossible for these people to destroy the fire-shaped creature he created so easily.
"Kid, don't even think about running away if you run into us."
Seven figures walked out from the water curtain, all wearing black clothes and robes, with their faces covered.
The leader held a formation diagram that emitted a green glow, while the other six held long swords.
"My Jade Water Demon Sealing Formation cannot be escaped without the strength of a great demon king."
"With your strength, that attack just now probably won't be used many times."
Jin Renfeng looked around.
Everywhere you look, in the sky and on the ground, there are walls made of water.
But in the moment when he was delaying the flying sword, the water curtain turned into a sphere again and blocked them.
"Elder brother, what should we do now?"
Huaizhu asked anxiously.
The area is now surrounded, leaving no room for escape.
"Don't be impatient."
Jin Renfeng's expression was calm. He grasped the hands of his two junior sisters and whispered a word of comfort.
"I'm here, don't worry."
Feeling the warmth in his palm, Huaizhu's anxious heart gradually calmed down.
"I wonder why you are waiting for me here? And why are you setting up a formation to surround us?"
Looking at the seven people in front of him, Jin Renfeng quietly took out a phantom stone and asked.
Now that the formation has been successfully activated, the other party feels that they have won. The complacent mood will inevitably leak the news.
This situation is most suitable for gathering intelligence.
"Of course someone wants to kill you."
The leader said coldly.
"Boy, you acted recklessly at the Rookie Martial Arts Competition, and now your retribution has come."
"Looking at your magic weapons, they all use cold sword techniques. I guess you must be from the Shi family!"
Jin Renfeng frowned.
"You are smart, kid. I am from the Shi family."
The old man snorted coldly and admitted it directly.
"You are quite frank and directly admitted your origins."
Jin Renfeng said hesitantly.
"Aren't you afraid that my master will settle the score with you later and cause trouble for your Shi family?"
"So what if you knew!"
The old man in the lead sneered.
"No matter how hard you struggle today, you will not be able to escape from our encirclement."
"As long as you all die here, even if Dongfang Guyue has great magical powers, he will not be able to learn the truth about your deaths."
It turns out that this is what these guys were planning.
Jin Renfeng reacted quickly.
These guys wanted to kill them on the spot and then destroy the bodies so that there would be no evidence.
But if you want to keep me here, you should at least bring the Moxue Sword from your Shi Family."
Jin Renfeng said disdainfully.
"You want to keep me here with just a few demon kings? I'm afraid you are overestimating your abilities."
"You are so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."
The leading old man snorted coldly.
"This Jade Water Demon Sealing Formation is the secret treasure of my Shi family. As long as the formation is arranged properly and the six ice swords are used as the center of the formation, the power of these seven magic weapons can be combined into one, launching an attack that is comparable to that of a great demon king."
"You think you can escape from this formation? You are just dreaming!!"
It turns out that this formation can rival the Great Demon King?
The golden man Feng's eyes showed a look of realization.
No wonder these people are so confident.
I didn't expect that the Shi family, which is just a first-rate family, has a second great demon king in addition to Mo Xuejian.
It turns out that one should not underestimate the heritage of these aristocratic families that have been passed down for hundreds or thousands of years.
"Everyone, take action."
Not wanting to delay any further, the leading old man shouted loudly.
As soon as the words came out, six figures flew forward, the swords in their hands glowing.
Six beams of cold light surged from the sword and slammed into the surrounding water curtain.
ka ka ka-
Under the influence of the cold air, the lake water quickly condensed into a hard ice wall.
"Junior sister! Get ready!"
Looking at the changes around him, Jin Renfeng said softly.
"it is good!"
Huaizhu responded, and divine fire rose in his palm.
Since the other party claims to have the strength of a great demon king, it is definitely not something that senior brother can deal with alone.
If you want to survive now, you can only fight to the death.
"The mantis' arm is like a chariot."
The old man snorted coldly.
As soon as he finished speaking, six ice dragons emerged from the ice wall.
The ice dragon was seven meters long, with ferocious horns and four claws and five toes, like an ancient ferocious beast.
The cold air spread around his body and turned into bursts of white mist.
Six huge dragon heads surrounded Jin Renfeng and the other two from six directions.
Jin Renfeng put the phantom stone into his sleeve.
He then held the hands of Qin Lan and Huai Zhu.
(End of this chapter)
