Just as he approached the cell, he suddenly saw the guards at the entrance all lying on the ground, clearly knocked out by someone. He was shocked and knew that Ling Zhenfei was still imprisoned inside, scheduled for Watanabe Kazushi tomorrow, and must not be lost.

The person nudged the guards awake with a swift kick.

"What happened, what's wrong with you?"

"We were ambushed, knocked out by someone who appeared suddenly."

"It was a woman; I smelled her scent. It was fragrant, definitely a woman."

"Exactly, I was knocked out by her. When she kicked me, I saw her shoes were women's shoes, so there's no doubt it's a woman."

"I don't know if I should say this, but I think the person who knocked us out was our Celestial Maiden, Mingyue."

"Mingyue? How is that possible? She's our Celestial Maiden, why would she attack us."

"Isn't it obvious? She must have released Ling Zhenfei. Quick, go check if he's still there." With that said, several people followed the expert towards the cell where Ling Zhenfei was held.

Upon arrival, they saw Ling Zhenfei lying asleep on the bed, snoring.

Seeing that he was still there, the person felt relieved: "Luckily, he's still here. Otherwise, could you bear the punishment? Be sure to guard him well."

"Yes, we will guard him well."

That person looked around the entire cell. Besides Ling Zhenfei, who was in a cell for important prisoners, there were a few others.

"Hey, get up!" That person called Ling Zhenfei awake.

"What's going on? What time is it?" Ling Zhenfei woke up, pretending to be unhappy.

"Kid, I'm asking you, what happened here just now?"

Ling Zhenfei said: "Just now, heavenly Fairies came. I was hugging them left and right. One massaged me, another peeled an apple for me, and they were going to sleep with me. Just as we undressed, a dog came and bit me awake."

The person was stunned: "Kid, are you messing with me, daring to insult me?"

Ling Zhenfei said: "What I dreamed of couldn't be an insult to you. You placed yourself in it; it has nothing to do with me."

"Alright, kid, was there any unusual sound here just now?"

"What sound, was it pleasant?" Ling Zhenfei played dumb.

"Kid, don't pretend with me. Tomorrow, you're going to Watanabe Kazushi. You know what it's like there, right?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded: "I know, the food there is better than here."

"Alright, kid, keep acting tough with me. We'll see how long you can keep this up."

After saying this, the person walked away in anger, ignoring Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei chuckled coldly in his heart. Now, he had the strength of the Dawen Realm. Watanabe Kazushi was about five levels higher in strength, and though not yet a match, he wouldn't be as powerless as before.

During the breakthrough, Ling Zhenfei's internal injuries had healed. Now, Ling Zhenfei was at his strongest.

So Ling Zhenfei felt very confident inside; at least he was not afraid of Watanabe Kazushi now. Tomorrow, he would see what the Ittō-ryū and Iga-ryu planned.

Ling Zhenfei continued cultivation for a whole night. Early the next morning, quite early, some people came, taking Ling Zhenfei out of the cell.

Once more stepping out of the cell, Ling Zhenfei's entire mental state was different.

Although the difference between the Great Perfection of the Zhiyi Boundary and the first layer of the Dawen Realm was just two small levels, the gap was immense.

Ling Zhenfei even felt that those in the Zhiyi state could be handled with just one finger; this was what it meant to be a master.

After Ling Zhenfei was taken out, outside were already standing many Ittō-ryū individuals, wearing their uniforms, holding their long swords, ready to draw at any moment.

Ling Zhenfei smiled slightly, thinking to himself how big this scene was indeed.

A considerable number had arrived, almost all the Ittō-ryū experts were here, and those elders from yesterday stood at the front.

"Mr. Ling, you're here?" The Great Elder was very courteous.

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said: "It seems I have no choice but to come."

The Great Elder, with a somewhat awkward smile, said: "This time truly wronged Mr. Ling, really unaware how Mr. Ling rested yesterday?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed: "Great Elder, don't waste words. If there's something, hurry and get to it."

Ling Zhenfei saw Hoshino Meigetsu, her expression not looking good, with her head down, not speaking, pondering something unknown.

The Great Elder laughed and said: "Mr. Ling is truly straightforward. Then let's not waste words; let's take you to the gate to await Watanabe Kazushi's arrival now."

Just after finishing these words, someone suddenly said: "No need, I'll handle it myself."

With this said, everyone was shocked, having heard the voice, yet unsure of its origin.

Ling Zhenfei immediately recognized the speaker as Watanabe Kazushi, using Divine Sense to communicate, something many had never experienced, hence their astonishment.

As everyone was discussing, suddenly they felt a gust of wind, and then someone descended from the sky, appearing before them.

Everyone was startled, not knowing how this person appeared, sneaking into the heavily guarded Ittō-ryū without detection.

The one who arrived was indeed Watanabe Kazushi. Though many young people didn't recognize him, those older ones did.

Although there were ideas about what kind of person Watanabe Kazushi might be and the strength of those at the Realm of Reaching Wisdom, when Watanabe Kazushi actually appeared, it was shocking.

Because Watanabe Kazushi's aura was overwhelmingly strong, not comparable to any ordinary level; just his pressure was unbearable for most.

"No need to trouble yourselves bringing him to the gate; I am already here." Watanabe Kazushi glanced at Ling Zhenfei, very satisfied with his expression.

The Great Elder glanced at Watanabe Nagayumi, stepped forward, and said: "Mr. Watanabe, the person is ready for you. You also know we in the Ittō-ryū have always preferred peace, not wanting to fight.

Today, we hand him over, and hope you will keep your promise to let both our groups live in peace."

The Great Elder spoke very tactfully, essentially saying that I have brought the person to you, so uphold your word and don't attack us, that's the idea.

Watanabe Kazushi chuckled and said: "Alright, I will certainly keep my word. We in the Iga-ryu also have no intention against you. Hand him over to me."

Amidst the crowd, Ling Zhenfei feigned serious injury, yet understood everything clearly, watching someone nearby make hand signals.

That person's gesture meant that now Watanabe Kazushi came alone, so what's there to fear?

Though Watanabe Kazushi's strength was formidable, with so many people present, there should be no fear of him.

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