After You Broke Off the Engagement, I Broke Through Twelve Realms in a Single Day! - Chapter 57:

Chapter 57: Let Go of That Girl

Three days before the Body Refining Tower was set to open, Li Feng quietly departed from the Heavenly Profound Holy Land.

Before he left, Yao Xi draped a “Mystic Concealment Cloak” over him, a treasure that could suppress his presence and keep attention away. After all, a Martial Saint from a minor paradise would be far too conspicuous in a place like the Great Zhou Empire.

More importantly, this prevented his rivals from tracking him or sabotaging him. It was critical that Xue Xing didn’t learn Li Feng had left the Heavenly Profound Holy Land, or that demonic sect spy might try to kill him.

“Remember, be back before the Body Refining Tower opens. The Holy Son selection is right around the corner. We can’t give Xue Xing anything to use against us, and be especially cautious of that old bastard.” At the spatial teleportation array, Yao Xi gently stroked Li Feng’s face, her eyes filled with worry.

Li Feng held her hand and smiled, “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”

As the light of the teleportation array flared, his figure vanished from the spot.

…

When Li Feng opened his eyes again, he was already standing outside a massive city.

“This is Tianhai County City?” He looked up. The city walls soared a hundred meters high, entirely forged from black iron, with intricate formation patterns carved across the surface.

The gate area bustled with crowds.

What shocked him the most was that even the gate guards were at the Martial Emperor Realm!

In his minor paradise, a Martial Emperor was already a hegemon. Here, they were just door guards.

If even a small county city was like this, what would the major cities or the imperial capital be like?

The gap between a minor paradise and the outside world was truly massive!

“Move! Don’t block the way!” An angry shout came from behind.

Li Feng stepped aside just in time to let a convoy race past. The carriage was pulled by four snow-white unicorns, each radiating an aura of the Martial Saint Realm!

The curtain of the carriage lifted slightly, revealing a cold and stunning face. The woman looked just over twenty, yet already stood at the 1st stage Martial Saint Realm!

She was at least a top-grade Martial Vein genius, possibly even a monstrous spiritual body!

“That’s the eldest miss of the Ye family,” a vendor nearby quietly explained. “I heard the Ye family is aiming to make her a prodigy of the Azure Cloud Ranking through this Body Refining Tower. They’re already building up her reputation. You must be from out of town, huh? Be careful not to offend anyone!”

Li Feng nodded but didn’t take it to heart.

If she was only at the Martial Saint Realm, she wasn’t even worthy to carry his shoes.

Although the martial hierarchy here was clearly higher, true peers that could rival him were still few and far between.

A Martial Saint in his early twenties—such a person would shake the ancient and modern world alike, no matter where he appeared.

Upon entering the city, Li Feng casually found an inn and checked in.

The innkeeper, a middle-aged man at the 3rd stage Martial King Realm, saw how young Li Feng was yet traveling alone and assumed he was either incredibly strong or from an extraordinary background. His attitude became extremely respectful.

“You must be here for the Body Refining Tower, right?” the innkeeper asked while offering a pot of spirit tea. He smiled, “There’s a gathering at the ‘Prodigy Pavilion’ tonight. Talents from all directions will be attending. If you’re interested, you should take a look. Even prodigies from the Azure Cloud Ranking are said to be joining.”

“Alright. Thanks for the heads-up. I’ll go take a look.” Li Feng’s eyes lit up. This was a perfect chance to scope out his potential opponents and learn more about the Azure Cloud Ranking.

As night fell, Li Feng changed into a simple green robe, suppressed his aura, and disguised himself as an ordinary Martial Saint cultivator. He then made his way to the Prodigy Pavilion.

The Prodigy Pavilion stood in the heart of the city. It was a seven-story structure entirely made of white jade, glowing under the moonlight.

In front of the pavilion were numerous exotic beast-pulled carriages, each flaunting the status of their owners.

“Invitation, please.” The guards at the entrance stopped Li Feng.

He was just about to explain when a haughty voice sounded behind him, “Move aside. Don’t block this young master’s path!”

Turning around, Li Feng saw a young man in ornate robes, followed by several guards—all of them at the Martial King Realm.

The young man looked about twenty and was already at the 7th stage Martial Saint Realm. His talent was indeed impressive.

“So it’s Young Master Lu!” The guard immediately smiled flatteringly, “Please, come in!”

Lu Han glanced at Li Feng’s plain attire and sneered, “Where’d this bumpkin come from? You think you’re worthy of entering the Prodigy Pavilion?”

With a scoff, he swaggered inside.

A cold glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes, but he quickly suppressed his anger.

His purpose here was the Body Refining Tower. There was no need to create unnecessary trouble beforehand.

He took out a top-grade spirit stone and handed it to the guard. “I’m new around here. Is there any way to be flexible?”

The guard weighed the stone and reluctantly nodded, “Alright, go in. But don’t cause trouble.”

Upon stepping inside, Li Feng was instantly struck by the vastness of the space—it was far larger than it appeared from the outside. Clearly, spatial formations had been used.

Dozens of young prodigies stood in small groups. No one looked over forty. The weakest among them were at the 5th stage Martial Saint Realm, and some had even reached the Martial King Realm!

“I heard people from the imperial capital are coming for this Body Refining Tower opening.”

“Of course. The prize for first place is the tower talisman. It allows a person to re-enter the Body Refining Tower and defy fate. Who wouldn’t covet that?”

Li Feng listened to the discussions but shook his head. Even now, he hadn’t seen a single person who could truly be called a rival.

The Body Refining Tower categorized challengers by age, not cultivation level. With his age and strength, aside from Holy Sons or divine prodigies from major holy lands, few could be considered worthy opponents.

Suddenly, his gaze fixed on a corner of the hall.

A familiar figure was carrying a tray of wine, weaving between a group of elegantly dressed young elites.

She had delicate features but a sorrowful expression. It was none other than Ye Ning.

“Ye Ning? Why is she here?” Li Feng was stunned.

Back in the minor paradise, she was the proud eldest daughter of the Ye family. But now, she looked like a servant.

He hadn’t seen her in a long time and thought she was still in the minor paradise. He never expected to encounter her out here.

Just as he was about to approach her, Lu Han and his group walked over to Ye Ning’s table.

“Yuqin, your maid looks quite nice.” Lu Han ogled Ye Ning openly. “I heard she’s from some minor paradise?”

Seated at the head, Ye Yuqin chuckled, “Brother Lu, you’ve got sharp eyes. Her name’s Ye Ning. She’s indeed from a minor paradise. Her talent is average, and her background even lower.”

Lu Han lifted her chin with a finger. Ye Ning’s face filled with shame and anger, but she couldn’t avoid his advances.

“A girl from a backwater place really has a special flavor. Yuqin, why not gift her to me? I just happen to need a bed warmer.” Lu Han smirked, voice filled with lewdness.

The hall erupted in laughter.

“Haha! Young Master Lu truly lives up to his name as the Flirtatious Lord on the Azure Cloud Ranking!”

“People from minor paradises are all lowly. It’s her honor to catch Young Master Lu’s eye!”

“If she gives him a child, that little slut might soar like a phoenix!”

…

The vile words and Lu Han’s pressure made Ye Ning’s face pale.

But she didn’t dare fight back. She simply lowered her head and trembled slightly.

Once a proud daughter of the Ye family, now reduced to this…

Back during the Great Qing Empire’s celebration in the minor paradise, she had been lofty and noble. She thought she could thrive in the outside world, but reality hit her hard. Now, being treated like a commodity was a deep humiliation.

Ye Yuqin, hoping to cozy up to Lu Han, casually agreed. In the Ye family’s eyes, Ye Ning was just a servant.

Trading her for Lu Han’s favor was a profitable deal.

Ye Yuqin waved her hand dismissively, “If Brother Lu likes her, take her. She’s just a servant. Those collateral bloodlines are worthless anyway. There are tens of thousands more like her in the minor paradise. I can send you dozens if you want.”

These proud young nobles decided Ye Ning’s fate in a few words, without any regard for her opinion.

“Ye Ning, your whole family has been freeloading off the Ye family. You should contribute now. Young Master Lu will not disgrace you.” Ye Yuqin gave her a cold look.

The words Ye Ning wanted to say were stuck in her throat. In the end, she could only nod faintly.

To protect her family, she could only accept being given away like an object. Otherwise, her entire family would be doomed!

“Then I’ll thank you kindly.” Lu Han laughed and pulled Ye Ning into his arms. “Tonight I’ll show you what a real man is. My prowess isn’t something those trash from your minor paradise can compare with!”

Ye Ning couldn’t hold back anymore and struggled, “Please have some decency, Young Master. Let me go! I’m not some item!”

“Smack!” A loud slap landed on her face.

“You lowly wench. I’m giving you face, and you dare act up? Being chosen by me is your blessing!”

The others laughed it off, even encouraging him.

“Brother Lu, don’t spoil her. If she acts up now, imagine what she’ll be like in your courtyard!”

“Women from backwaters need proper discipline!”

Just as Lu Han was about to act further, a cold voice echoed through the hall.

“Let go of that girl! Who dares bully my friend?”

Everyone turned toward the entrance.

In a corner, Li Feng sat quietly, cold light flashing in his eyes as he stared ahead.

Lu Han paused, then sneered, “Where’d this wild mutt come from? You dare meddle in my business?”

Ye Ning’s eyes widened in shock, then she anxiously shook her head.

“Li Feng? Why are you here? Leave, now! This isn’t something you can interfere in!”

She still remembered Li Feng as someone at the Martial Emperor Realm during their time in the minor paradise. She didn’t know about his recent accomplishments.

Now that he was stepping up for her, she felt deeply touched—but also terrified he’d throw his life away.

Lu Han’s lackeys and guards sneered and surrounded Li Feng, their eyes full of hostility.

“You dare talk to Young Master Lu while sitting down? Get up and kneel!”

“A filthy insect from a minor paradise thinks he belongs at the Prodigy Banquet? Kneel!”

“Let’s teach this ignorant lowborn a lesson, so he learns his place!”

Li Feng remained seated, pouring himself wine, completely unfazed by the dangerous stares. He swept his gaze over them with disdain and sneered.

“A bunch of trash. What are you barking about?”

The atmosphere in the hall went deathly silent.

Everyone thought Li Feng had lost his mind.

A lowborn native from a minor paradise had just insulted the noblest heirs in the room.

This wasn’t arrogance—it was suicide, one that would drag his entire bloodline into ruin.