“This spirit robe is extraordinary—a rare treasure indeed.”
“I wonder where Chu Feng obtained it,” an elderly woman from the Li Heavenly Clan remarked with a sigh.
This old woman appeared ancient, almost frightful, with wrinkled skin and a withered frame, as if she had crawled out of a coffin. Yet her status and strength were undeniable—she was one of the Li Heavenly Clan’s Supreme Elders.
When the Upper Realm Gate between the Li and Chu Heavenly Clans opened, she was the first Supreme Elder to arrive. She had also been a strong advocate for war between the two clans and had just scolded Chu Feng for humiliating Li Taiyi.
She harbored deep hostility toward Chu Feng and the Chu Heavenly Clan.
But now, regardless of whether her animosity had lessened, she was undeniably impressed by Chu Feng’s display. Whether she opposed him or not, she had to acknowledge his prowess.
Her gaze was now fixed on the robe Chu Feng wore. With her experience, she could tell it was a priceless treasure.
She wasn’t alone in this. Many others, including the Patriarch of the Li Heavenly Clan and even Li Taiyi, who had just been humiliated by Chu Feng, were also studying the robe.
Watching these normally aloof elders marvel at Chu Feng’s robe with awe and speculation, a mischievous smile curled at the corners of Li Ruochu’s lips.
“No need to guess, seniors. This is the Nine Dragons Saint Robe,” Li Ruochu suddenly announced.
“What? The Nine Dragons Saint Robe?”
As expected, her words sparked an intense reaction among the clan members, just as she had anticipated.
“Ruochu, you’re saying that’s the Nine Dragons Saint Robe?”
“Could it be the one left by the legendary World Spirit Immortal King, hung atop the Ice Summit Peak in the Nine Dragons Upper Realm?” Li Zhankuang asked gravely.
“Replying to Senior, it is indeed that Nine Dragons Saint Robe,” Li Ruochu confirmed.
*Boom—*
Shock overwhelmed the Li Heavenly Clan members, their faces pale with astonishment.
They had all heard of the Nine Dragons Saint Robe.
“How could such a treasure be in his possession?” someone questioned amidst the shock.
“Only by breaking that formation could one obtain it,” Li Ruochu said.
“Breaking the formation?”
The thought sent chills through the clan members, their hair standing on end.
The formation at Ice Summit Peak was so notoriously unbreakable that it was known as one of the three Oddity Relics of the Ancestral Martial Starfield.
These relics were places no one had ever conquered.
And Chu Feng had broken one?
“Ruochu, this is no joking matter,” Li Zhankuang said to her.
He had a good relationship with Li Ruochu, which was why he spoke up. He knew her to be a spirited and daring girl, and he feared she might be jesting.
A joke like this in normal times might be forgivable, but now, it could lead to punishment from the Patriarch.
“Senior, even if I were bold, I wouldn’t jest about something like this.”
“What I say is true.”
“Moreover, it was precisely because Chu Feng broke the formation left by the World Spirit Master that he earned the recognition of Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan. That day outside Ice Summit Peak, both masters vied to take Chu Feng as their disciple,” Li Ruochu said.
“Vied for by Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan?”
Li Anzhi, Li Tianyou, and other younger clan members exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with even greater shock.
They had heard of Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan—figures of immense renown.
To be their disciple would be an extraordinary honor.
“So, young friend Chu Feng is now Master Liangqiu’s disciple?” the Patriarch asked.
At this, Li Taiyi’s heart tightened.
Not only him—many elders of the Li Heavenly Clan felt a pang of unease.
So, the person they had just scolded and offended wasn’t just a Chu Heavenly Clan member but Master Liangqiu’s disciple?
“No, he isn’t,” Li Ruochu shook her head.
“Then, did young friend Chu Feng accept Master Longxuan’s offer?” the Patriarch asked.
“No, Chu Feng rejected them both,” Li Ruochu said.
“Rejected?”
The crowd could hardly believe it, unable to fathom why Chu Feng would turn down Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan.
But thinking further, for Chu Feng to reject such figures publicly showed incredible boldness.
In that light, making Li Taiyi kneel didn’t seem so outrageous. After all, this was someone who dared to refuse the goodwill of Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan!
“This Chu Feng—he’s got his father’s courage,” Li Zhankuang remarked with a sigh.
“Then, Ruochu, did Chu Feng participate in the Ancestral Martial Decastars selection?” Li Zhankuang suddenly asked.
“Replying to Senior, he did,” Li Ruochu answered.
“And his ranking? Where did he place?” Li Zhankuang asked.
He asked because he believed, with Chu Feng’s strength, he was certain to secure a spot in the Ancestral Martial Decastars. The only question was his final rank.
As Li Zhankuang spoke, all eyes turned to Li Ruochu, eager for her answer.
“Leng Huongfei took first place in this Ancestral Martial Decastars selection,” Li Ruochu said.
Why mention him?
Weren’t they asking about Chu Feng?
The crowd was puzzled, feeling Li Ruochu had dodged the question.
Leng Huongfei was so exceptional that his first-place finish was expected. They didn’t need her to tell them that.
“Chu Feng tied with him,” Li Ruochu added.
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