灵气崩坏：地球上最后一个修炼者

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In the grand hall of the Xuanling Sect, an elder in a grey robe sat in meditation, his expression serene and composed."Master! Master!" A disciple rushed in with panic, his face pale with fear."What is this unruliness? Compose yourself!" The elder opened his eyes, frowning slightly."Master... Senior Brother Xiao Wu's life tablet has shattered!" The disciple stammered.The elder's expression shifted, darkening. The life tablet, forged with the disciple's heart blood, was intricately bound to the disciple's life force. Its shattering could only mean one thing—Xiao Wu had perished."When did this happen?" the elder demanded."Just now, Master. I went to clean the life tablet chamber, and I found Xiao Wu's tablet shattered!" the disciple answered, trembling.Without another word, the elder became a streak of light and ascended to the peak of a nearby mountain.On the mountaintop, a strikingly beautiful woman sat in meditation, her figure bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, exuding an otherworldly grace."Master, why have you come?" Jiang Xiyu, the white-robed woman, opened her eyes slowly, sensing her master's arrival."Xiao Wu went down the mountain to avenge your Jiang family, and now his life tablet is shattered," the elder said gravely.A flicker of surprise crossed Jiang Xiyu's face, though it quickly faded. After a moment of thought, she spoke calmly, "In the weak martial world of Jinling, no one should have the strength to kill Xiao Wu, except perhaps the enforcer Yun Zhongtian.""You suspect that the one who destroyed your Jiang family is connected to the enforcers?" the elder asked, frowning."It's possible, but only a guess. Don't concern yourself with Lin Feng for now. I'm on the verge of a breakthrough. Once I do, I'll deal with him personally," Jiang Xiyu replied, her tone unwavering.The elder's mood shifted from anger to delight. "Xiyu, you've sensed the opportunity for a breakthrough?""Yes, within ten days or so, I will solidify my martial foundation and step into the innate realm," Jiang Xiyu confirmed."Excellent! To have reached the innate realm within fifteen years on the mountain—your talent is truly unparalleled. The grandmaster realm is within your grasp!" The elder nodded in approval. "Once you've broken through, you can go down and kill Lin Feng yourself to strengthen your martial heart."Later that evening, around 7:30 p.m., Lin Feng and his sister arrived at Jinling City Hotel. They headed straight for a presidential suite at the top floor.Inside, Chen Yinuo was watching *Peppa Pig* with little Lianlian. The child, having absorbed numerous spirit stones, had regained her normal intelligence, appearing as sharp as a five or six-year-old. Chen Qianxu lay on the bed, lost in thought, staring blankly at the ceiling.When the door opened, the three turned their heads toward it. As Lin Feng and Lin Yunyao walked in, Chen Yinuo's expression froze.She vividly remembered the girl who had held Lin Feng's arm at Jinling University, the girl who had made her turn away in disappointment, misunderstanding everything."Lin Feng, who is this?" Chen Yinuo asked softly.Lin Feng smiled and introduced, "This is my sister, Xiao Yao. I showed you her childhood photos before—remember? You even said she was adorable."Lin Yunyao stepped forward gracefully, offering a polite introduction, "Hello, sister-in-law. I'm Lin Feng's younger sister, Lin Yunyao.""You... you're Xiao Yao?" Chen Yinuo's face paled in disbelief.Sensing the unease in Yinuo's eyes, Lin Yunyao asked, "Is something wrong?""N-no... nothing." Chen Yinuo quickly forced a smile and invited Lin Yunyao to sit, but inside, her thoughts were in turmoil.Years ago, when she had visited Lin Feng's home, the person she'd met as his sister had been a completely different girl—short and chubby. And now, Lin Feng had told her that his parents had passed away and they never bought a house in the city.It suddenly dawned on her—the people she had met back then were impostors, likely orchestrated by someone. And the one behind it could only be her own parents, far away in Yun Chuan.Her heart twisted in agony. Why had her parents gone to such lengths to deceive her? All she had wanted was to pursue her own happiness. Why couldn't they just support her instead of constantly sabotaging her?A wave of grief overwhelmed her, and tears welled up in her eyes as the painful truth of ten years of deception crashed down on her."Yinuo, are you alright?" Lin Feng noticed something amiss and frowned in concern."Lin Feng, I was wrong... I shouldn't have misunderstood you. It's all my fault!" Chen Yinuo suddenly collapsed into his arms, weeping bitterly, her tears soaking his chest."Mom, what's wrong?" Little Lianlian dropped the remote, her small face filled with confusion.Lin Feng, too, was at a loss, sensing the depth of Yinuo's sorrow. He gently patted her back, trying to comfort her."Let the past stay in the past. There's no need to dwell on it. From now on, we'll live well together," Lin Feng said softly, trying to calm her."Sister-in-law, did I upset you by coming here? Don't worry, I'm not one to hold grudges. As long as you and my brother are happy, I'll give you my blessing," Lin Yunyao chimed in, clearly concerned.Chen Yinuo shook her head, her voice trembling, "No, it's not that! Lin Feng... I've wronged you."A dreadful thought suddenly struck her—what if her parents had been behind the car accident that killed Lin Feng's parents when they visited Yun Chuan? Could it have been arranged to keep her away from him?The mere possibility sent a chill down her spine, threatening to suffocate her with guilt and horror. She felt as if there was a bitter taste in her throat, and she could barely breathe.Lin Feng, noticing the drastic change in her mood, grew more worried. He couldn't understand what was happening but knew it was somehow related to their shared past.Could it be that little Lianlian wasn't his daughter after all?His heart skipped a beat, and he discreetly used his spiritual sense to check Lianlian's bloodline again.No, it was unmistakable. Her bloodline was 99% similar to his own. She was definitely his daughter.But what, then, could have caused Yinuo to break down like this, repeatedly saying she had wronged him?