Mainland Martial Arts

The Emperor angrily declared, "You, the Lin family, used detonators to exterminate the Wang family! The sole survivor, Wang Taiming, escaped destruction by serving in the frontier army, and now he's returned to accuse the Lin family. According to Imperial law, soldiers and their families are innocent. To attack their families is tantamount to treason. Do you acknowledge your guilt?"

Lin Feng's face darkened. He had never imagined that just saving his father would lead to such an end. His heart was filled with helplessness and sadness.

The ministers around him were also shocked. A family without a Grandmaster could actually wipe out a family with a Grandmaster. How could that not shock people? Secondly, someone actually attacked a soldier's family directly. This was completely crazy.

The eunuch next to the emperor, also known as Eunuch Hong, smiled and said, "If this so-called explosive device is used on the battlefield, it will be a great achievement. Hehehe!"

When Lin Feng heard this, he understood everything. He was asked to hand over the method of making detonators.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "I am willing to donate the method of making detonators to the empire. I don't ask for fame, I just want to make amends. I hope the emperor will give my Lin family another chance."

The Emperor looked at Lin Feng and hesitated. Wang Taiming, who was standing nearby, heard Lin Feng's words and immediately knelt to beg the Emperor, "Please, Your Majesty, make a decision for our Wang family. If we don't execute the Lin family, it will be difficult to convince the people and will disrupt the morale of the army."

The Emperor frowned, knowing Wang Taiming had a point. Attacking a soldier's family, if not punished, would indeed disrupt military morale. However, the Emperor then considered that Lin Feng had handed over the detonator manufacturing method, which could be considered a great achievement. Furthermore, Lin Feng was extremely talented; executing him would be a great loss to the empire.

Lin Feng saw Wang Taiming speaking and understood his identity. He thought to himself that if this person wasn't removed, he would become a future threat. But he also knew that now was not the time to act.

The Emperor thought for a moment, then finally spoke: "Although the Lin family has committed heinous crimes, they have made amends. The death penalty can be spared, but the living punishment cannot be escaped. The Lin family must serve in the army and be exiled to the frontier for five generations. Lin Feng, your place in the Tianjiao selection competition is cancelled, and you will go to the frontier with the army on a date to be determined."

Lin Feng's heart sank. Although he wanted to defend his country, he didn't want to go so soon. He was only fifteen, and he wouldn't be willing to go to the frontier until he was at least twenty. But he also knew that the Emperor's decision could not be changed. He could only kneel in gratitude.

Wang Taiming refused to give in, begging the Emperor to intervene on his behalf. Unfortunately, the Emperor was already irritated and brushed the matter aside, never mentioning it again.

Wang Taiming was filled with resentment. He believed that this was not a punishment for the Lin family at all, but rather a covert protection for them. For the Lin family, joining the army was just another form of protection. It was just a matter of being away from home, and the Lin family could still gain a foothold in the frontier.

The Emperor was unwilling to say more, and everyone withdrew. The Tianjiao selection competition continued, but Lin Feng was disqualified.

After Lin Feng left the palace, Wang Taiming said to Lin Feng bitterly: "Lin Feng, I won't give up like this."

Lin Feng just glanced at him without saying anything, then turned and left, leaving Wang Taiming alone here.

Wang Taiming watched Lin Feng's departing figure, clenching his fists tightly, his heart filled with hatred. He swore that he would make Lin Feng pay the price.

Lin Feng returned to the waiting area for the competition and told Xing Yue and the others what had happened. Everyone was shocked after hearing it.

"Lin Feng, are you really going to the border?" Xing Yue asked worriedly.

Lin Feng nodded and said, "The Emperor has made his decision, I cannot change it."

"But you are only fifteen years old and you have to go to the border. This is so unfair!" said Chen Xiner.

"I don't want to go either, but this is the emperor's order and I can't disobey." Lin Feng said helplessly.

"Then what about Wang Taiming? He will definitely take revenge on you." Feng Yutang said.

"I know, but I have no choice now. I can only go to the border first and come back when I have the chance." Lin Feng said.

"Lin Feng, don't worry, we will wait for you to come back." Xing Yue said.

"Well, thank you." Lin Feng said gratefully.

"Lin Feng, you must take care of yourself." Xing Yue said.

"Yes, I will. The next selection competition will depend on you." Lin Feng said.

"Lin Feng, don't worry, we will try our best." Chen Xiner said.

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news." Lin Feng said.

"Lin Feng, take care." Feng Yutang said.

"Well, take care." Lin Feng said.

With that, Lin Feng turned around and returned to his temporary residence, where he began packing his things and preparing to head to the border. He knew that once he left, he didn't know when he would be able to return. But he also knew that this was the fate he had to face.

Lin Feng returned to his temporary residence and began packing. He felt a mixture of anticipation for the upcoming military life, yet also a touch of apprehension about the unknown challenges ahead. Just as he was almost done packing, the Emperor's eunuch, Eunuch Hong, arrived.

"Little brother Lin, how is the cleanup going?" Eunuch Hong asked with a smile.

Lin Feng saluted quickly: "Master, I have packed it."

"That's good. Come with us and we'll take you to the military control office." Eunuch Hong said, then turned and walked out.

Lin Feng followed behind Eunuch Hong, secretly wondering what the military control office would be like. Eunuch Hong and Lin Feng walked and chatted, the topics of conversation being nothing more than some family matters and his concern for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng answered all of them, and his affection for Eunuch Hong doubled. He felt that although Eunuch Hong was close to the Emperor, he didn't act condescendingly, but was rather approachable.

After a while, Eunuch Hong took Lin Feng to the Military Control Office in Dongxuan City. At the entrance of the Military Control Office, a man in armor was already waiting there.

When Eunuch Hong saw this person, he immediately saluted and said, "Captain Zhong, we have brought Lin Feng here."

Zhong Qi nodded and his eyes fell on Lin Feng: "This is Lin Feng, right?"

"Exactly," Eunuch Hong introduced, "He was sent by the Emperor to accompany you to the front lines."

Zhong Qi frowned slightly upon hearing this, and looked at Lin Feng with a puzzled look in his eyes. What could a fifteen-year-old boy possibly be capable of? Why would the Emperor send him to the front lines? However, he only thought about these things in his mind and did not speak them out loud.

"Since it is the emperor's order, then you should follow me." Zhong Qi said lightly.

Lin Feng nodded without saying anything. He could sense Zhong Qi's contempt for him, but he didn't care. He believed that as long as he worked hard, he would be able to prove his worth.

Zhong Qi took Lin Feng to get clothes and weapons. When picking up the weapons, the Star Blade on Lin Feng's back caught Zhong Qi's attention.