The first day of the election for the protector of the temple was spent in a state of utter astonishment by everyone. It can be said that since Yun Feng left the scene, everyone's thoughts were still stuck on her, such a swift end to the battle, such a short time, leaving everyone amazed!

  It can be said that the disparity in strength was so great that Yun Feng won so easily, and this magnificent victory became a hot topic of discussion on the streets, while the Yan family also became the dark horse of this competition.

  Yan Tianhao was invited by the master of the Hao Yue Palace to be a guest after the election of the second-rate family on the first day, while Yan Ming returned alone to his original residence. As soon as he entered, he saw Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi. The small wounds on Yun Feng's body were slowly decreasing, and there were many injuries on her face. Although she looked disheveled, she was not seriously injured.

  Yao Yao remained nestled in Yun Feng's arms, her big blue eyes constantly gazing at Yun Feng with worry. Yun Feng's hand gently stroked Yao Yao's long hair, reassuring her that everything was alright. Rou Yuan didn't dare to nuzzle his face against Yun Feng's cheek after all, these small wounds were still wounds nonetheless.

  "What's wrong with you?" Yan Ming furrowed his brow and walked over, carefully examining Yun Feng. Yun Feng forced a smile, "Nothing." Qu Lan Yi was focused on using light elements to heal Yun Feng's external injuries, not lifting her eyes as she said, "The Yan family has also been accounted for."

  Yan Ming heard this and chuckled, "Right, Yan Tianhao was invited by the master to be a guest, I reckon he won't be back until very late." Yan Ming sat down in a slightly distant place, his eyes gazing at Yun Feng, still somewhat worried.

  "Oh? It seems that the Yan family is going to rise to prominence, and Master Yan will surely be overjoyed." Qu Lan's words carried a hint of sarcasm. Yan Ming chuckled and said, "Brother Qu, don't worry about it too much. From another perspective, the rise of the Yan family isn't necessarily a bad thing for Yun Feng either."

  Qū Lán Yī coldly snorted, and didn't say another word. Yán Míng also stopped talking, only silently staring at Yún Fēng. Before long, the fine wounds on Yún Fēng's body all healed, restored to their original state. Yán Míng looked somewhat astonished - the Light Element was indeed extraordinary.

  "Has the head of the Yan family decided to make you his successor?" Yun Feng put Yao Yao down on the ground, and at this time, Rou Yuan's body also boldly came closer, expressing its own worries. A faint blue color flowed out from Yun Feng's palm, slowly wrapping around Yao Yao's body. Yao Yao closed her eyes contentedly, immersing herself in the water element.

  Yan Ming saw this scene and his eyes flashed with surprise. Indeed, that little girl's background was not small, and she shouldn't be human either. "It should be so, Yan Tianhao is saving face, today the Yan family has earned enough face, he certainly understands who brought these faces."

  Yun Feng smiled faintly, looking at the carefree expression of Youyou, and his heart also became cheerful. Youyou's human form seemed to be frozen in a young loli appearance, and her strength didn't seem to have changed at all. However, Yun Feng had a premonition that Youyou was the type who wouldn't explode unless provoked, but when she did, it would be shocking. After all, she was a mermaid from the most ferocious bloodline of sea monsters, so how weak could her strength be?

  Qū Lán Yī looked at Yāo Yāo, the light elements slowly and quietly seeped into the water elements, Yāo Yāo, who was comfortably closing her eyes, suddenly opened them wide, a pair of beautiful big eyes suddenly turned demonic, the pupils also changed to deep blue vertical lines. Yún Fēng saw this and immediately hugged Yāo Yāo in his arms.

  "What did you do?" Yun Feng looked at Qu Lan Yi, Qu Lan Yi smiled and said, "Nothing, just pure curiosity." Slowly recalling the light element, Yao Yao's face, which had already transformed into a demon, slowly returned to its human form. Yan Ming had been observing from the side without asking Yun Feng what Yao Yao was; he also knew that Yun Feng wouldn't answer.

  "Yun Feng." A low, muffled voice accompanied the sound of footsteps entering, and it was Yan Tianhao. Yan Ming had thought that Yan Tianhao would be back very late, but didn't expect him to return at this time.

  "Yan family's master." Yun Feng let go of Yao Yao, and smiled at Yan Tian Hua. Yan Tian Hua's gaze fell onto Yao Yao's body, revealing extreme interest, "This is..."

  Yun Feng's eyes turned cold, sensing the excessive interest in Yan Tianhao's eyes, and feeling very displeased. "Does the master of the Yan family have any questions?"

  Yan Tianhao seemed to have automatically ignored the displeasure in Yun Feng's tone, his eyes shining brightly as he stared at Yao Yao, the greed surging within them making one feel a sense of disgust.

  "Master!" Yan Ming suddenly shouted, his face also darkening. Yan Tianhao suddenly came back to himself and heard Yan Ming's address furrowing his brow, "How can this child also call you Master? I am Yan Tianhao's son, what should I call you?"

  Yan Ming raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this, "Master Yan, I've always called you that."

  Yan Tianhao's words were stuck in his throat. Yan Ming was a illegitimate child, and at first he only kept him in the Yan family because of a momentary infatuation. Naturally, he wouldn't care about his life or death, and it could be said that this illegitimate child was dispensable to Yan Tianhao. However, things are different now. Just now, the master of the Hao Yue Palace had a conversation with him, making Yan Tianhao understand that the Yan family's rise to power is imminent! All of this was brought about by this illegitimate child. If it weren't for Yan Ming's 'fiancée' Yun Feng, the Yan family would have found it difficult to reach their current status even after several hundred years.

  Yan Tianhao suddenly felt regretful, if he had known the current situation, he would have definitely brought Yan Ming with him. Now he has to spend a lot of effort to repair so-called 'family ties'.

  "You kid, don't you dare call out 'dad'?" Yan Tianhao's face turned stern, Yan Ming let out a low chuckle, his expression growing even darker. "I think it's better to use the title 'Master of the Yan Family' instead."

  Yan Tianhao was about to shout in anger, but he suppressed the flames of rage burning within him. Now everything in the Yan family still relied on Yan Ming; if they were to turn against this illegitimate son at this time, the Yan family would plummet to rock bottom.

  "Never mind, you can call it whatever you want, this position of the head of the household will be yours sooner or later." Yan Tianhao said a sentence, Yan Ming smiled and didn't make a sound, Yan Tianhao looked at Yun Feng again.

  "Yun Feng, shouldn't you also call me Dad?" Yan Tianhao said this with a thick face. If it weren't for Yan Ming's relationship, whenever Yan Tianhao met someone like Yun Feng, he would be bowing and scraping.

  Yun Feng's face turned cold. This person really has a thick skin! Yan Ming almost burst out laughing, "Master Yan, isn't it too early to call you that now?"

  "It's not early or late, sooner or later she'll be a daughter-in-law of the Yan family." Yan Tianhao chuckled and a hint of sharpness flashed in his eyes as he gazed at Yao again, "I'm asking you, daughter-in-law, what exactly is this little girl..."

  Yun Feng suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Master Yan, aren't you being too presumptuous?"

  Yan Tianhao's expression stiffened, and he was embarrassed, not knowing what to do. He didn't have the guts to argue with Yun Feng, and he knew he had overstepped himself. After a moment of awkwardness, Yan Tianhao turned around stiffly, "I still have some things to take care of, don't let tomorrow's election be too disappointing."

  Yan Tianhao took three steps back and two steps forward, walking away. After Yan Tianhao left, Yan Ming let out a snort of laughter. Yun Feng's gaze swept over, "What? He wants you to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the clan, aren't you willing?"

  Yan Ming's face was icy cold, with a hint of chill in his eyes. "Recognize ancestors and return to the clan? I've long lost my ancestors, do I still need to recognize them?"

  "Don't you need to suck up to him? Is the position in the Yan family yours or is it his call?" Qu Lan Yi spoke up coolly from the side, feeling very displeased in his heart, extremely displeased, but he would hold it down. After Yun Feng's matter was settled, he would properly settle this account.

  "No need to flatter him, Yan Tianhao is a cunning old fox, he will never give up the position of family head to me."

  Yun Feng raised an eyebrow, Qu Lan's curiosity was also piqued, Yan Ming burst out laughing and revealed a meaningful smile, "After all, I'm still his son, what kind of father he is, the son doesn't know?"

  "You're quite perceptive." Qu Lan's gaze drifted into the distance, and with one glance, she understood what kind of person Yan Tianhao was.

  Yan Ming's mouth curled up, "My life has been transparent for a long time, very transparent."

  Yan Tianhao walked out of the Yan family's courtyard and rushed to a certain place in Canglang City, just as he said there was something to do. He entered an inn, pushed open the door and walked in. The young man who had been waiting inside immediately stood up, "Father!"

  Yan Tianhao nodded and sat down on the chair. This time, Yan Tianhao came to Canglang City not alone, but brought with him the son of the Yan family he valued the most, Yan Jincheng.

  "Dad, are you really going to give the position of head of the household to Yan Ming?" Yan Jincheng's face was full of resentment, his thick eyebrows furrowed together. Compared to Yan Tianhao, Yan Jincheng was slightly older, but in terms of mental maturity, he was far less mature than Yan Ming.

  Yan Tianhao's face turned black, "What nonsense are you talking about! How could the Yan family let a bastard be the master of the house!"

  Yan Jincheng couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, although he had put his mind at ease, he still wanted to confirm again. "But outside, everyone says that Yan Ming is the next master of the Yan family, it's absolutely true... and they also say that Father praises Yan Ming highly..."

  Yan Tianhao let out a sigh, looking at Yan Jincheng with a serious and solemn expression, his eyes revealing a hint of paternal affection that Yan Ming had never seen before.

  "Jincheng, the position of the master was yours from a long time ago! Father said it's yours then it's yours! This time, the Yan family is relying on Yan Ming and Yun Feng to compete for the position of Temple Guardian, if they don't give him some benefits, how can he use his heart for the Yan family?"

  Yan Jincheng nodded, still with a hint of discontent in his eyes. "If he got the position of Temple Guardian, wouldn't Yan Ming's wings be even more full, and besides, there was also Yun Feng..." The image of that cold and beautiful face flashed through his mind, and Yan Jincheng's face slightly reddened. What kind of luck did Yan Ming have to have someone like that as his fiancée?!

  "Hehe, once you've taken the position of the guardian in front of the palace, Father will let Yan Ming and Yun Feng get married, and Yun Feng will naturally become a member of the Yan family! At that time, as the master of the Yan family, can't you even take back one woman?"

  Yan Tianhao's words finally made Yan Jincheng smile, yes, at that time he was the master of the Yan family, and Yun Feng also counted as a member of the Yan family. At that time, forcing Yan Ming to hand over Yun Feng to himself would still be possible!

  "Everything will be done according to Father's instructions!" Yan Jincheng smiled, with a lot of confidence in his eyes, and Yan Tianhao smiled reassuringly. "Yes, listening to Father is right, the Yan family can't fall into the hands of a bastard, and Yun Feng is also a treasure of the Yan family!"

  Yan Jincheng burst out laughing, and Yan Tianhao stood up, "Let's go, come with Father to greet some people. You need to see the world, after all, the status of the Yan family is not what it used to be, you also need to elevate yourself."

  Yan Jincheng couldn't help but feel excited in his heart, and he followed Yan Tianhao out with a smug expression. Yan Ming, do you really think you can become the master of the house? In the end, it will all be for nothing! The corners of Yan Jincheng's mouth grew wider and wider. The position of master, as well as your fiancée, everything belongs to me!

  The first round of competition was among the second-rate families, competing for four places. The top ones were the Yan family, followed by the Hong and Lan families, and then a small family that barely won with speed. The four places from the second-rate families have been decided, and next will be the confrontation between the second-rate and first-rate families. This battle is truly worth looking forward to.

  In the middle was a day of rest interval, Yun Feng didn't go anywhere, but quietly closed his eyes to cultivate for a day. His ancestors had not woken up since they fell asleep last time. It seemed that the inexplicable power that oppressed the soul on the Western Continent still existed. Yun Feng slightly furrowed his brow, what exactly was it that could oppress the soul?

  The ancestors' sleep didn't have any major impact, but this day's meticulous cultivation gave Yun Feng a slight premonition. She seemed to have touched the threshold of advancing to the late stage of the Sovereign level. Since entering the Western Continent, Yun Feng had never had a systematic period of dedicated cultivation. However, her cultivation had never stopped, and battles with others were all accumulating experience. Cultivation was happening every second, although the effect was minimal. Nevertheless, the long-term accumulation added up to be a significant help. A day's meticulous cultivation allowed Yun Feng to carefully observe her spiritual space. Her spiritual energy's viscous state seemed to be on the verge of another breakthrough, which also hinted that she might advance again, but was just waiting for an opportunity.

  Yun Feng's beloved apprentice, Xia Qing, had been secretly cultivating in the Dragon Temple. On this day, Yun Feng also quietly observed Xia Qing's cultivation state. The little girl had been constantly working hard, never stopping, and perhaps knowing her own gap with Yun Feng, Xia Qing's efforts were even more than usual. Yun Feng felt comforted from the bottom of his heart, and Xia Qing breaking through to the Unity Realm was just a matter of time.

  On the day of the assessment, Yun Feng was very quiet, but the entire Cang Lang City was in a suppressed excitement. The common people who couldn't enter the Hao Yue Hall were also paying attention to this competition. Yun Feng's legendary speed won out, making the people of Cang Lang City gasp in amazement and wanting to witness Yun Feng's battle with their own eyes. However, the Hao Yue Hall was not a place that ordinary people could enter.

  The crowd's discussion was in full swing, with some even calling for the Huoyue General Hall to open up a civilian viewing area. The voices grew louder and louder, as the battle between the top-tier and second-tier families should have been without any suspense at this point. However, Yun Feng's appearance had introduced a variable, and whether this dark horse could defeat a top-tier family was the most talked-about topic in Canglang City.

  Several top-notch families were unusually quiet, and no one expected that on the first day of the competition, the elites of the top-notch families had already clashed with Yun Feng, and the scene was indeed thrilling.

  Yan Tianhao took advantage of this opportunity to secretly visit the high-ranking officials of Canglan Cheng with Yan Jincheng, and between the lines, it was clear that Yan Jincheng was his preferred candidate for the family. The high-ranking officials naturally didn't say anything, but their eyes were all filled with a hint of mockery, making Yan Jincheng extremely embarrassed.

  After Yan Tianhao left, the high-ranking officials all smiled disdainfully. Who was the master of the Yan family? They wouldn't know? What could that Yan Jincheng do? Although Yan Ming was a illegitimate child, his vision and courage far exceeded that of Yan Jincheng! Would Yan Ming let the position of the head of the household fall into someone else's hands, or would he take it for himself with his own efforts?

  "Yan Tianhao is just that kind of person." This is the common evaluation of high-level officials. Yan Tianhao has always been unclear about the situation, if Yan Ming was not in power, Yun Feng would naturally not be able to help the Yan family, and without Yun Feng's help, the Yan family would not be worth mentioning. Even if you got the position of protector of the palace, what could you do? You will still be stripped of your power sooner or later! Even being a close resident of the Hao Yue Palace is entirely due to Yun Feng's relationship!

  Perhaps Yan Ming had already anticipated the development of things to this point, or perhaps at the moment he met Yun Feng, this young man had already planned everything.

  Time flies in the midst of each other's busy schedules, and on the second day, the second round of elections unfolds once again. The scene at the Grand Moon Palace is even more lively than before, as it opens its doors to commoners for the first time ever!

  Early in the morning, the people of Canglang City surged to the gate of Haoyue General Hall like a tide, with everyone holding food and water in their hands. Today's election should take a long time, and the crowd was fully prepared. After the main gate of Haoyue General Hall opened, several people came forward and led the large crowd into the spectator area. Haoyue General Hall had set up a special viewing area for the people of Canglang City, which was very large in size but still limited in capacity. Once this area was full, those who didn't make it in time couldn't enter anymore.

  Soon, the area was packed with people, heads crowded together. In the distance, a dense cluster of black dots could be seen. Before long, the second-rate families who came to watch also arrived, followed by the families participating in today's election. They had designated areas, while the families that were eliminated in the previous election did not have the qualifications to sit here again.

  Four second-rate family heads only had Yan Tianhao with a confident expression, as if he was certain to win today's competition. The first-rate family heads couldn't help but sneer at Yan Tianhao's attitude when they saw him, however, Yun Feng's existence couldn't be easily ignored, and it was possible that a dark horse would emerge suddenly.

  The most nervous among the second-rate family heads should be that unknown small family head. Today, as expected, his family couldn't even make it past the first round. Even if they got this spot, it was only because of their all-out effort in the previous round. The small family head secretly glanced back at the top-tier family heads on the upper level, his face suddenly tensed up, and his palms began to sweat.

  The competition is about to begin, and this round of competition will be conducted in a matchup between second-tier families and first-tier families. The eight participating family representatives drew lots, with the second-tier families forming one group and the first-tier families forming another group. Those who drew the same number would still compete against each other, with the winner advancing directly to the next round and securing four spots.

  When the eight contestants walked out, the scene was even more boiling than yesterday. The enthusiastic crowd, who had already reached a fever pitch, cheered and shouted to the sky, their voices like thunder and waves!

  Although the voice was too noisy, it made people's hearts flutter with excitement. The participation of most ordinary citizens also slightly surprised Yun Feng. Looking at the opponents of the top families, they were all familiar faces. Those few she met the other day were indeed among them! Ouyang Hongyu, Xue Han, Zhong Yuling, and Xiao Xiang.

  All four of them looked at Yun Feng, and it was really hard to say who would be paired with Yun Feng today!

  "The draw begins!" After a simple announcement of the rules, this round of competition has kicked off! The second-rate contestants all drew lots, and the first-rate contestants did the same. Everyone opened the slips of paper in their hands, and Yun Feng opened his slip to find that he would be paired with someone, unexpectedly.

  Zhong Yuling opened the note and found that she and Yun Feng were not in the same group, so she suddenly let out a breath of relief. Since Yun Feng was not her opponent, it meant she had a chance to advance! Meanwhile, Ouyang Hongyu looked at the note in his hand with great displeasure. His opponent was not Yun Feng, apparently Ouyang Hongyu had been hoping to meet Yun Feng in the first round.

  Xiao Xiang casually crumpled the paper in her hand, glanced at Yun Feng, and smiled. Yun Feng's gaze was fixed on her opponent, Xue Han.

  Xue Han looked at the note in his hand, expressionless, and threw it aside. He raised his head just in time to meet Yun Feng's gaze. Xue Han didn't show any reaction, he simply shifted his gaze away calmly.

  Yun Feng furrowed her brow, among these four people, Zhong Yueling, Xiao Xiang and Ouyang Hongyu had all made a move in front of her, and they had all directly or indirectly clashed with her. However, only Xue Han was the exception, he hadn't made any moves at all. Until now, Yun Feng and Xue Han had never had a direct confrontation.

  Thinking of Xue Cheng's eerie black chain, as well as the Soul Searching Technique, Yun Feng couldn't help but feel curious about the Xue family. With Xue Han's cold and distant personality, what kind of moves would he have? Would it also be that black chain?

  This is a completely unknown opponent, that is to say any preparation is unprepared, only by fighting can get the information you want.

  The two opponents stood facing each other, the Red and Blue families respectively encountered Ou Yang Hong Yu and Xiao Xiang, while the remaining second-rate family encountered was Crazy Clock Ling.

  "Fight, start!" With a loud command, the stage burst forth with several powerful auras, surging towards all directions like a tidal wave. The crowd understood that the good show was about to begin and their excited cheers were earth-shaking!

  Just like the first battle, after others had made their moves, Yun Feng and Xue Han were still standing calmly there, and the two even chatted with each other.

  "Yun Feng, I've heard the elders in our household mention you before. You're a formidable opponent." Xue Han's voice was cold and hard, matching the eerie black chain perfectly.

  "Xue Cheng?" Yun Feng raised an eyebrow, "The Xue family's soul searching is indeed rare."

  Xue Han's mouth corners slightly raised, and he actually revealed a hint of a smile. "It's just a pity that it won't work on you. I wonder how many interesting memories are hidden in your body, and I really want to take a peek. It must be incredibly fascinating."

  "It's destined that no one will ever see, my memories belong to me alone, no one can pry!" Yun Feng's expression was cold and calm, Xue Han suddenly burst out laughing, this laughter made the three people who were in the midst of battle nearby all startled!

  "Xue Han that guy... actually smiled!" Zhong Yuling was stunned for a moment, and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat all over her body. Xiao Xiang's expression also tightened, and that freak actually laughed? Ouyang Hongyu's eyes sank, Xue Han actually smiled?

  Xue Han's smile faded, and his face suddenly returned to its previous expressionless state. However, Yun Feng could sense the temperature in Xue Han's eyes gradually rising, making him an even more formidable lunatic than Zhong Yu Ling!

  "The more you can't see, the more it arouses people's interest." Xue Han's cold and hard voice rose again, with a repressive atmosphere already surrounding him. Yun Feng's black eyes narrowed, the battle is only just beginning now!

  "Whoosh!" Xue Han's sleeve suddenly rose high, a series of metallic sounds came from his cuff, and two thick chains as big as giant pythons stretched out from his cuff. Yun Feng's black eyes narrowed tightly, this was... Xue Han's chain?!

  "The Xue family's current position is entirely dependent on a secret technique, Soul Searching. Almost every member of the Xue family knows the Soul Searching technique, but the objects that can be soul searched are vastly different." Xue Han gently stroked his chain, feeling the cold temperature it transmitted, and patiently began to explain to Yun Feng.

  The level of Soul Search is completely divided according to the color of the chain, with the lowest level being white, followed by gray, then brown, and above that is black. Above black is purple, which is usually the highest level of Soul Search.

  Yun Feng looked at the two chains wrapped around Xue Han's body, and Xue Han continued to speak. "What I said is usually true, but in fact, purple is not the peak. It is said that in the Xue family, only one person above purple can be born every few thousand years. Above purple is red, and those who are red are kings." Xue Han's eyes suddenly burst forth with a brilliant light, and the two chains beside him, which were as red as blood, seemed to have come to life and rose up with a loud whirring sound!

  "Cheng Shu's black chain was originally very powerful, but it didn't work on you. Everyone in the Xue family is curious about you. In this world, there was no one who could make Soul Search ineffective, but you appeared."

  "There's nothing absolute in this world!" Yun Feng said coldly, the dark red and emerald green rings both on his fingers. "Xiao Huo, Lan Yi!" With a loud roar, Xiao Huo and Lan Yi had already landed on either side of Yun Feng, the sudden appearance of the two demonic beasts causing a frenzy of heat waves!

  "Look! The Summoner's Beast!"

  "Yan's family summoner is indeed the real deal! And two of them! Dual-system summoners!"

  "Yan family seems to have finally gotten this position!"

  The crowd was excited, each one shouting with some excitement, and Xue Han, after seeing the two demons, curled up a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth. "Soul Search, I've never used it before, you're the first."

  "Should I feel honored?" Yun Feng's eyebrows slightly raised, Xiao Huo and Lan Yi had already made preparations for the attack, Xue Han let out a hearty laugh, looking very pleased, the bright red chain beside him also danced around a few times.

  "It should be me who feels honored, as the first person to uncover your memories!" Xue Han's voice fell, and the crimson chain had already struck, tearing through the air with a sonic boom!

  "Then let's give it a try!" Yun Feng roared, his staff appearing in hand, the two demonic beasts by his side moving into action. The battle had begun!