Swallowing the Stars: Realm of Control

Chapter 70 Deputy City Lord

"The Five Peaks Sect, you can sense it once you reach the new Body Realm? Is the management that strict?" Luo Feng narrowed his eyes.

if so.

It seems there's only one path left: to become a member of the Five Peaks Sect...

Knowing full well that there are tigers in the mountains, yet still heading towards the mountains they know are dangerous.

Leaving Fengzhou?

What if the next place is better than this one? What if it's also controlled and perceived in the same way?

Moreover, escaping difficulties would be contrary to his principles.

"I'll go take a look in the next few days. If it's really as you say, then we'll all have to join the Five Peaks Sect. It would be best if we could find a job in Dongmu County first."

In a sense, Dongmu County also belongs to the Five Peaks Sect.

Luo Feng looked out into the courtyard; he hadn't been outside for quite some time.

The entire Eastwood County.

I know everything I need to know. It's a prefecture city similar to Yaoshi County, with a population of over six million. The most powerful person is the city lord, a "new body realm" being, whose strength is extremely formidable.

The next level, the 'Qi Aspect Realm,' is only found in the five holy cities and the five peak sects. Experts at that level can fly through the air, which is a devastating blow to those in lower realms.

Especially those at the ninth level of the Qi Manifestation Realm, it is said that they can kill enemies from thousands of miles away. For example, a certain sect leader of the Five Peaks Sect once said that even while sitting in the Five Peaks Sect, he could appear in most areas of the Peak Continent with a single thought, relying solely on his Qi Manifestation Body.

"I heard that anyone with the ability can challenge for the position of deputy city lord of Dongmu County, or directly apply to the city lord of the county..." Mu Ye pondered.

"Deputy City Lord, this position seems feasible." Luo Feng's eyes lit up.

Only those with high-ranking positions can obtain sufficient benefits. By then, the Five Peaks Sect will at least have its own 'investigation boards'.

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After chatting briefly with Mu Ye, Luo Feng left the courtyard and entered Dongmu County City.

"Since I will eventually be under the jurisdiction of the Five Peaks Sect, I do need to find an official position in Dongmu County at this stage."

"Even if we get noticed by the Five Peaks Sect through this channel again, it won't attract any attention."

Luo Feng walked and arrived outside the City Lord's Mansion.

Dressed in coarse cloth, he looked like a mountain dweller, a disguise that Luo Feng had deliberately created.

He was stopped by the guards.

"Please announce my identity. I am Xingchen and wish to apply to become the deputy city lord of Dongmu County." As he spoke, Luo Feng deliberately released his aura, causing the two guards to tremble slightly and involuntarily take a half step back.

Very strong.

"Wait a moment." The guard's disdain turned into caution, and he dared not be negligent.

There are two ways to become the deputy city lord of a prefecture:

One way is to directly challenge a deputy city lord in the county town; the winner becomes the deputy city lord.

Another option is to go directly to the city lord's mansion to apply for a job.

The latter method requires sufficient strength. If insufficient strength is found, the consequence will be execution... or, if the background is investigated and found to be detrimental to the county, the person may also be executed.

The second approach is often the one that gets the most attention.

Less than ten minutes later, the guard who had come to report rushed out: "Sir, please come with me."

The change in address speaks volumes about the change in attitude.

This method of inquiry has been used by deputy city lords since ancient times, and this is the second time it has happened.

Following the guards, it took about eight minutes to arrive at a large courtyard. Inside, three figures were talking about something. When Luo Feng arrived, they all recognized him.

"Bring him in," a deep voice said.

Luo Feng entered.

"Greetings, City Lord, and greetings to all of you."

Luo Feng immediately recognized that the middle-aged man in brocade robes was Yan Dongmu, the city lord of Dongmu County, who was directly under the jurisdiction of the Five Peaks Sect.

Standing at 3.1 meters tall with an upright posture, if it weren't for the color of his hair, one would hardly guess that he is a middle-aged or elderly person.

As for the two beside him, their auras were equally strong. Luo Feng guessed that they were either the so-called deputy city lords or some of the city lord's personal guards.

"You want to recommend yourself as the deputy city lord?" Yan Dongmu sized up Luo Feng.

Such a young man dares to recommend himself as deputy city lord?

What's the background?

"My name is Xingchen. Four years ago, I came to Fengzhou from the neighboring Raozhou with a large caravan. Later, I got separated from the caravan and ended up here. I have been cultivating in seclusion for several years. I believe I have some strength and would like to recommend myself to become the deputy city lord." Luo Feng made up a reason directly.

The neighboring Raozhou and Fengzhou are not exactly enemies, so using this identity won't cause any problems.

"Raozhou, you're not planning to go back?" Yan Dongmu didn't speak, but another burly man joked.

Generally speaking, there are no explicit restrictions on the movement of people between different continents, so such movement is normal.

However, once you join a faction, you will be registered and eventually issued an identity token. It will be difficult to go back.

Those of them, who are directly under the jurisdiction of the Five Peaks Sect, are like that.

"I have nothing to rely on in Raozhou anymore, so I don't plan to go back. My younger brother and sister have also come to Fengzhou with me." Luo Feng shook his head.

Yan Dongmu glanced at the other tall, thin man beside him: "Let's test him. He's so young. If he's strong, there's no need to kill him. Keep him as one of my guards."

If someone volunteers to become the city lord but lacks the strength, they will die. Even if the deputy city lord cannot kill them, the city lord himself will take action to kill them.

"Yes." The tall, thin man, who hadn't spoken until now, nodded.

Looking at Luo Feng, she smiled warmly and said, "I am Tie Liu, the deputy city lord of Dongmu County. If you are not strong enough, don't blame me."

How strong can such a young guy be?

A knife appeared in his hand, a soft knife, but under the influence of Qi, it instantly became hard and rigid.

"A knife?" Luo Feng chuckled.

At this moment, Yan Dongmu and the other burly man had already retreated some distance.

"Make your move." Seeing that the spot had been cleared, Tie Liu's lips curled into a smile.

Luo Feng smiled and said, "Then I'll have to offend you."

Those who can become deputy city lords are all at the Bone Forging Realm level.

Early stage, middle stage, and late stage?

This has little impact on Luo Feng. In the Bone Forging Realm, his strength, relying on his swordsmanship, makes him almost invincible.

Perhaps its weakness lies only in its protracted warfare capabilities.

As soon as Luo Feng finished speaking, his figure disappeared into a blur.

next moment--

The two blades clashed, and a dazzling burst of Qi energy erupted. Tie Liu's tall and thin body staggered back several meters before regaining his balance.

"good……"

Just as I was about to praise him, the figure arrived again. That slash was fast and ruthless. Although it was a single strike, it instantly created three afterimages.

Tie Liu's eyes widened in horror. He managed to block the first strike with his knife, but as the second strike was about to land, he hurriedly retreated.

But Luo Feng's speed was no slower than his, and given that the courtyard was small, there was almost nowhere left to retreat.

A flash of blade...

"You've lost." As Luo Feng finished speaking, his knife was already poised to strike Tie Liu's neck.

"I started practicing swordsmanship at the age of four, and I only practiced these two moves. I have been practicing for more than 20 years, and I am already highly skilled. Your contempt is a great provocation to me."

"If this weren't the city lord's mansion, you might already be dead."

Luo Feng spoke with a cold expression, completely different from his demeanor before the attack.

Yan Dongmu's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Just now, your knife was incredibly fast, Xingchen. Good lad, I underestimated you. You really are a genius, a hero among the young."

The genius that Raozhou didn't want ended up in Fengzhou.

If the Five Peaks Sect knew about this, they would be overjoyed.

However, before such a sharp blade is delivered to the Five Peaks Sect, it must first serve him well.

The cities beneath the Golden City are not on good terms, and some resources must still be fought over.