灵气崩坏：地球上最后一个修炼者

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That night, the miraculous rescue of Flight D3445 by a deity and its safe landing, with all 198 passengers unharmed, quickly swept across the network of the Great Xia Nation.As soon as the news broke, it created a storm across major online platforms. Headlines and TikTok were abuzz with intense discussions.Some dismissed the claim as nonsense, arguing that there is no such thing as deities in this world. Others believed it to be true, citing the Great Xia Nation's ancient history and the possibility of divine beings arising over the ages. Meanwhile, some remained neutral, opting not to be swept up in the frenzy and choosing to stay behind their keyboards.Amidst the heated online debate, the posts were swiftly deleted. Subsequently, authorities issued a statement claiming that the incident was nothing more than a rumor, and that Flight D3445's successful landing was due to the captain's exceptional skill and calm under pressure......In Jiangnan Province, at a top-secret military base, Long Aotian and the six enforcers returned after dealing with the aftermath. Also present were Hua Yunfei and his attendant, Xiao Qing."Allow me to introduce you all to Hua Yunfei, the esteemed scholar," Long Aotian said. "His research projects are crucial to our nation's destiny. Should he succeed, all billions of our people could cultivate martial arts, even achieve immortality!"Cultivating martial arts for all? Immortality?Ye Tianlong, Yun Zhongtian, and the others' expressions shifted. If such claims had come from anyone else, they would be dismissed as fantasy. Yet, Long Aotian, as the chief enforcer of Jiangnan, would not speak falsely."Greetings, Scholar Hua!""Greetings, Scholar Hua!"The six enforcers greeted Hua Yunfei with enthusiasm."There is no need for such formality. I am merely an ordinary person; you are the true guardians of our nation," Hua Yunfei said with a warm smile. "Without your silent dedication, the phrase 'Divine prohibition' would not exist within the borders of the Great Xia Nation.""Scholar Hua, I apologize. Had I not been negligent, you would not have faced such danger," Ye Tianlong said with a look of guilt."It's not your fault! Some foreign organizations have long been targeting me. Even without this incident, there would have been another," Hua Yunfei replied, shaking his head."Rest assured, Scholar Hua. After this incident, I will personally escort you to Yun Chuan for treatment! I will ensure that no one dares to cause trouble," Long Aotian said solemnly.As he spoke, a fearsome aura of a martial arts master emanated from him, sending shivers down the spines of those present."Thank you, Chief Enforcer," Hua Yunfei said with a smile.Long Aotian nodded, then addressed everyone: "What are your thoughts on the matter of deities?""I find it implausible! How could there be such exaggerated claims of deities..." Ma Dongfeng, the enforcer from Jinghang City, voiced his skepticism."I hold a different view! At the time, Flight D3445 was near the Tai Mountain range. As you all know, Tai Mountain has been a sacred site since ancient times! Thus, it's not impossible that an unparalleled expert might have hidden within those vast mountains," Ye Tianlong countered.Ma Dongfeng shot a cold glance at Ye Tianlong but said nothing. Long Aotian then inquired, "Do you suggest that an reclusive expert intervened to save them?""That seems quite likely!""Of course, the term 'deity' is relative! Even ordinary foreign superhumans can be considered deities. For instance, the Windwalker claims to be the Wind God, doesn't he?" Ye Tianlong explained.Long Aotian fell silent, lightly tapping his fingers on the table, deep in thought.Suddenly, he turned to Hua Yunfei with a smile and asked, "Since you were on the plane, do you have any insights?"Hua Yunfei recalled Lin Feng's figure. During the plane's sudden descent, the immense inertia and darkness, coupled with the lights being out, meant many had not noticed Lin Feng's entrance. Being a person of strong mental acuity and calm demeanor, Hua Yunfei had immediately noticed Lin Feng and surmised he might be the so-called deity.However, he said nothing and instead replied gently, "I'm afraid I didn't pay much attention at the time and only saw a vague silhouette.""I see." Long Aotian's eyes showed a trace of disappointment. He thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Ye Tianlong, Yun Zhongtian, you two will be responsible for Scholar Hua's safety tonight. I have other matters to attend to. The rest of you may return and rest.""Yes, Chief Enforcer!""Yes, Chief Enforcer!"The enforcers nodded in agreement......Shortly after leaving the conference room, Ma Dongfeng received a call from his subordinate."Sir, that black-clad man immediately went to eat barbecue upon his return. I've already arranged for his elimination.""Good! How dare he be so arrogant? He brought this upon himself!" Ma Dongfeng felt a sense of satisfaction.After ending the call, a cold glint flashed in his eyes as he retrieved a special satellite phone and dialed out."Dear Mr. Ma, calling me now, does that mean the plane has exploded?" came a mocking voice from the other end."Exploded? Aren't you connected to the internet?""Flight D3445 was saved by a mysterious high-being! Besides the two pilots you had killed, everyone else is unharmed!""Are you pretending to be naïve? Why didn't you just eliminate everyone on the plane? Do you know the risks I took to cover your entry?" Ma Dongfeng's voice was filled with suppressed fury.The Windwalker on the other end was silent for a moment, then responded in surprise, "A mysterious high-being?""Yes! An ancient monster hidden in Tai Mountain!""Tsk tsk... Truly, an ancient Eastern country! It seems those gods and prohibitions have merit. Even in a single mountain range, such ancient beings are hidden!" The Windwalker laughed eerily."Stop trying to disgust me!" Ma Dongfeng's expression grew disgusted. "But I have now confirmed the scientist's identity! His name is Hua Yunfei. Tonight is your only chance to eliminate him, or else tomorrow, Chief Enforcer Long Aotian will personally escort him!""Send me the address now. Act quickly to avoid complications!"The Windwalker seemed to grasp the seriousness of the situation and replied, "Alright... Send me the address, and I will take care of the scientist once I'm done with my business.""Done with your business? You're not going after another man, are you?" Ma Dongfeng asked with a frown."Don't jump to conclusions. I'm avenging the Ghost Infant! You know, the Ghost Infant and I are close buddies!" The Windwalker laughed eerily."Fine! After you've taken your revenge, eliminate Hua Yunfei immediately! Otherwise, if the organization finds out, neither of us will escape the consequences!""Don't worry. I'm already close to the target's hotel!"Jinling City Grand Hotel.Lin Feng, Chen Yinuo, Xiao Lianlian, and Chen Qianxu had returned to their room.Upon entering, Chen Qianxu could not contain his curiosity and asked, "Lin Feng, what exactly happened? Did you somehow hold up the plane and save us?""Who else could have saved you, if not me?" Lin Feng replied coolly, sitting on the sofa.Chen Qianxu was astounded, struggling to accept this revelation. He knew Lin Feng was formidable, but he had thought him only at the level of a third or fourth tier innate martial artist. Now, he realized he might have underestimated him."Don't tell me you are a Martial Dao Master?" Chen Qianxu asked with a grave expression.If Lin Feng were a Martial Dao Master, he could have easily accompanied them to Yun Chuan. No one in his family would dare to speak out against him then."I recall you asked me this before. I said I am not a Martial Dao Master, but rather a level beyond that," Lin Feng said calmly.Chen Qianxu frowned. Why would Lin Feng still be evasive at this point?"So, what is the level beyond Martial Dao Master?" Chen Qianxu inquired.Lin Feng pondered for a moment before responding, "Nascent Soul.""Forget it! What sort of absurd level is that? It has no connection to Martial Dao. If you're going to make up something, at least make it believable," Chen Qianxu said with frustration.Lin Feng glanced at Chen Qianxu but chose not to elaborate. Cultivating immortality and martial arts were fundamentally different systems. To someone who practices martial arts, the concept of immortality would be incomprehensible."Yinuo, what caused the sudden loss of control on the plane?" Lin Feng asked softly, turning his attention to Chen Yinuo.Before Chen Yinuo could answer, Xiao Lianlian chimed in, "I know! It was a pretentious man, who calls himself the great Wind God!""The great Wind God?" Lin Feng said, visibly unimpressed. What an absurd title!At that moment, Chen Qianxu spoke up, "Let me clarify. The hijacker was a top international assassin named Windwalker, though he prefers to be called the Wind God.""Windwalker is an ability user, adept at controlling the wind. His strength is formidable and he ranks highly on the dark web's list of assassins.""Another foreign assassin?" Lin Feng frowned.From the previous gunmaster Will, to the soul controller Ghost Infant, and now the ability user Windwalker, three foreign assassins had appeared in a short span of time. It was troubling to have such figures causing trouble domestically."How does this Windwalker compare to Will and Ghost Infant?" Lin Feng asked."Not in the same league. Ghost Infant was merely an assistant to Windwalker. Will, at best, was just a more capable ordinary person. Without his guns, he's nothing," Chen Qianxu explained, his expression growing serious. "Windwalker is a very tricky character, capable of brief but rapid flight. Even a Martial Dao Master might struggle to subdue him.""Is that so?" Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a cold glint. "No matter how formidable he is, anyone who dares to harm my women and child is doomed.""Perhaps it's better to let this go. I know your strength might have reached the level of a Martial Dao Master, but Windwalker is a relentless assassin. If you can't kill him, he will pose endless trouble. It's not worth inviting such a major issue," Chen Qianxu advised.Just as Lin Feng was about to respond, there was a sudden "Bang!" as the hotel room's glass shattered.Immediately after, a voice with a sinister laugh rang out, "Surprise!"Windwalker floated into the room with an air of casual arrogance."Windwalker!" Chen Qianxu's face went pale with fear. The hotel was on the twenty-third floor, and Windwalker had somehow flown up here unaided."Daddy... it's him! It's this man," Xiao Lianlian's face went white with terror as she hid in Lin Feng's embrace. Clearly, Windwalker had left a deep psychological scar on her.Chen Yinuo, equally alarmed, was taken aback that Windwalker had tracked them here. She was also puzzled as to why Windwalker was so relentlessly pursuing them."Oh my, such delightful little ones in the room! This is truly exciting!" Windwalker said with an exaggerated smile, dancing around as if in ecstasy."I thought that Ghost Infant was already twisted enough, but you seem even more deranged! Are all foreign assassins like this?" Lin Feng rose to his feet.Chen Qianxu felt a chill run down his spine. Lin Feng's provocation might bring severe repercussions. If Lin Feng failed to kill Windwalker, although his own strength might protect him, the Chen family could face a storm of vengeance."Deranged? I rather enjoy that label! Thank you, brave and handsome sir!" Windwalker licked his lips with a long tongue, his gaze fixed on Lin Feng."Insane!" Lin Feng felt uncomfortable and slapped the air towards Windwalker."Ke ke ke," Windwalker laughed eerily as a transparent shield of air formed in front of him."Crack!" Lin Feng's strike shattered the shield instantly, but Windwalker remained unharmed."Ah!" Lin Feng was astonished. Though he had used only a fraction of his strength, it should have been enough to eliminate an ordinary innate-level fighter. Yet, Windwalker had withstood his attack.This was a first since he descended the mountain, and Lin Feng felt a surge of excitement. Finally, someone could withstand his casual strike!Meanwhile, Chen Qianxu was alarmed. In his memory, Lin Feng could easily annihilate any opponent with a single slap. The fact that Windwalker had blocked it suggested that Windwalker's strength might be on par with Lin Feng's, which made him nervous.Could it be that Lin Feng was unable to defeat Windwalker?