Chapter 455: Chapter 455: The Hidden Genius.

Li Feng walked in calmly and unhurriedly, his steps measured and inconspicuous.

And as he entered the Grand Vermillion Hall, his sharp eyes subtly glanced around, quietly admiring the breathtaking sight before him.

The hall was truly magnificent, towering golden pillars carved with coiling dragons and soaring phoenixes, massive crimson banners embroidered with imperial motifs hanging from the ceiling, and intricate spiritual arrays glowing faintly on the floor, pulsing with ancient power.

The sheer scale spoke of centuries of accumulated glory and authority.

Even the air carried a faint, majestic pressure that would make ordinary people feel suffocated.

’I only saw it in TV shows before, but seeing it in person... this feels truly amazing,’ Li Feng thought inwardly, a spark of genuine appreciation flashing in his eyes as if he were witnessing ancient history itself.

But then he sighed softly after remembering the sight of the capital during the journey here.

The contrast between this place and the outside was like heaven and hell.

While the palace remained pristine and overflowing with spiritual energy, the streets of the capital had been filled with fearful citizens, closed shops, patrolling guards, and the faint smell of panic in the air.

The plague had clearly shaken the heart of the dynasty.

Li Feng stopped at a respectful distance behind Yue Lan and Lan Suyao, acting like an inconspicuous subordinate.

But then his gaze shifted forward, locking onto the woman seated upon the Dragon Throne, and his eyes couldn’t help but brighten even more at the majestic beauty of the Regent Empress.

But...

’Hmm?’

Li Feng blinked slightly as he noticed that the Empress was currently staring directly at him.

’Why is she staring at me like that...? Is my handsomeness really that lethal? Even a Regent Empress can’t help but stare?’

Li Feng began to smile inwardly as he shook his head.

’Truly, being handsome sure is a sin.’

At the same time, he couldn’t help but envy the Emperor.

After all, he had actually gotten such a capable and mature beauty as his empress.

Just thinking about that made Li Feng almost not want to help the Emperor... especially after he knew how he had treated Fen Ziyan.

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Meanwhile, on the Dragon Throne, Regent Empress Fen Ling’s crimson eyes remained fixed on him.

The twin spectral dragons around her throne continued their low, wary growls.

And seeing that man acting like a mere subordinate made her feel even more confused.

Just then, Lan Suyao stepped forward slightly, her voice calm.

"Your Majesty the Regent Empress," she said, gesturing gracefully with one hand. "Allow me to introduce my companions."

She first motioned toward Yue Lan.

"This is Envoy Yue Lan, a newly risen disciple of our Azure Moon Sect. Her talent and bearing are unmatched among the younger generation."

Yue Lan gave a graceful, modest bow.

Lan Suyao then turned slightly toward Li Feng, her expression remaining cool and dignified.

"And this is Envoy Li Feng, my subordinate on this mission."

Li Feng cupped his fists respectfully and bowed slightly, maintaining his inconspicuous subordinate act.

"It is an honor to meet Your Majesty."

At the same time, his eyes turned sharp for a brief moment as he subtly glanced toward one of the ministers standing among the kneeling crowd... Prime Minister Mu.

One of the biggest suspects on his list right now.

And with his terrifying senses, Li Feng had already noted the Prime Minister’s tense posture and the faint trace of dissatisfaction in his eyes, before smoothly returning to a calm expression.

At the introduction,

The Empress stared at Li Feng for a long moment.

The corner of her lips twitched faintly... almost imperceptibly.

’Subordinate...? What a load of bullshit.’

Inside, Regent Empress Fen Ling’s thoughts were completely different from her majestic outward display.

Her crimson eyes narrowed sharply as she studied Li Feng with growing intensity.

’This man... there is no way he is a mere subordinate.’

The pressure she felt from him was too profound, too ancient and too boundless.

Even with her powerful Long Dynasty bloodline and powerful cultivation, she actually felt alarmed by this youth, and that couldn’t help but surprise her deeply.

’He must be a hidden genius of the new generation from the Azure Moon Sect. Perhaps even a secret disciple groomed personally by one of the Supreme Elders... or possibly the next Sect Leader candidate.’

Fen Ling knew how deep the strength of each major sect ran and even about their Supreme Elders, many of whom didn’t appear in public as they were old monsters who had witnessed era-changing events.

She couldn’t help but wonder what that aloof woman was thinking, sending someone like this here on an errand.

Even Fen Ling understood that this group of envoys was nothing but a formal gesture to show that the Azure Moon Sect still cared about the Fen Dynasty.

What she had truly been waiting for was the real powerhouse that would come after this preliminary group.

’...Is this some kind of power play? Or is she trying to hide his true status while letting him train and gain experience outside?’

The more she thought about it, the more the misunderstanding took root in her mind.

The twin spectral dragons continued their low, wary growls, clearly unsettled and influenced by their master’s swirling thoughts.

Meanwhile... the so-called hidden genius Li Feng was smiling proudly inside.

’Heh. Look at that. Even the Regent Empress can’t take her eyes off me.’

He maintained a humble, respectful expression on the surface, but inwardly he was feeling quite smug.

’She must be thinking, "Who is this peerlessly handsome subordinate? Why does my heart flutter so?" Ah... the burdens of being too attractive~’

Lan Suyao who was standing beside him, suddenly felt a strange goosebumps.

She glanced sideways at Li Feng and, seeing that face... for some reason she really wanted to smack it.

’This idiot... what nonsense is he thinking about again?’ she thought, resisting the urge to pinch his waist.

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