The situation with the Wuma Heavenly Clan cast a heavy shadow over everyone’s hearts. After all, the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s patriarch had been a dear friend of the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch for many years.
Not to mention the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch, even Chu Feng himself didn’t want to see the Wuma Heavenly Clan meet its end like this.
But they had no choice but to leave. For one, they currently lacked the strength to intervene in this matter. Moreover, the Chu Heavenly Clan itself was grappling with its own crises.
Their impending showdown with the Fang Heavenly Clan was drawing near. Win or lose, they had to return.
“Senior, do you know the cultivation realm of the strongest member of the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s branch?” Chu Feng asked on the way back.
“The strongest in the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s branch is their current patriarch, Wuma Yantian. His cultivation is at the Eighth Rank Venerable Realm, but he’s no ordinary Eighth Rank Venerable. This man is exceptionally powerful—he once fought another Eighth Rank Venerable and won effortlessly.”
“And he’s incredibly domineering. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made such an outrageous demand for the main Wuma Heavenly Clan to change their family name.”
“In short, he’s a formidable opponent,” the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch explained.
“Actually, it’s not entirely hopeless,” Chu Feng said.
“We still have an ace up our sleeve.”
“An ace?” The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s eyes immediately lit up with a spark of hope. “Chu Feng, do you have a plan?”
“Senior, during our trip to the ancient ruins, though the most precious cultivation treasure was taken by Yue Xian, leaving everyone else empty-handed after all that effort, we didn’t come back with nothing. Take a look.”
As Chu Feng spoke, his hand brushed over his Cosmos Sack. A cluster of glowing orbs, resembling fireflies, began swirling above his palm.
Seeing these orbs, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s gaze sharpened.
These were the cultivation resources forcibly seized from various powerful figures.
“Senior, these are rare treasures too. They’re useless to someone at my realm, but for you, they’re immensely valuable.”
“If you can refine all these resources, your cultivation will surely advance. At that point, you might be able to stand against the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s branch,” Chu Feng said.
“These… they’re indeed rare treasures.”
At that moment, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s eyes transformed, filled with joy and excitement.
As a Venerable Realm expert, how could he not recognize the potency of these cultivation resources?
He hadn’t paid them much attention earlier—first due to his concern for Liangqiu Chengfeng’s injuries, and later because of his own severe wounds. He’d known they were valuable but hadn’t grasped just how extraordinary they were.
But now, with these resources right before him, he could observe them closely and feel their incredible power firsthand.
These were truly rare cultivation treasures, practically guaranteeing his breakthrough to Sixth Rank Venerable.
Even reaching Seventh Rank Venerable was a possibility.
Yet, even if he did reach Seventh Rank, he’d still be no match for the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s branch.
But even without reaching Seventh Rank, the certainty of stepping into Sixth Rank was enough to send him into a state of wild joy.
The path of martial cultivation was grueling—each step harder than ascending the heavens. Many spent their entire lives striving at one realm, only to fail.
Yet these resources gave him absolute confidence in reaching Sixth Rank Venerable. How could he not be ecstatic?
The only regret was that even as a Sixth or Seventh Rank Venerable, he couldn’t save the Wuma Heavenly Clan.
“Senior, look closely.”
Just then, Chu Feng flicked his wrist. The cultivation resources converged into one spot, transforming from countless firefly-sized orbs into a single egg-sized orb of light.
Not only did its glow become more captivating, but its power surged, leaving a profound impression.
“My heavens, this…”
Seeing this transformation, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s expression shifted dramatically, his face etched with disbelief.
Because he realized that Chu Feng’s small gesture had triggered a monumental change in these cultivation resources.
If the resources before could guarantee his rise to Sixth Rank Venerable with a chance at Seventh Rank, now they could ensure at least Seventh Rank, with a shot at Eighth Rank—or even Ninth Rank, making him a peak Venerable.
Most importantly, this could happen in a short time!
How could he not be stunned?
“Chu Feng, how did you do this?” The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch stared at Chu Feng in astonishment, hardly believing his eyes.
It wasn’t that he lacked experience—this was simply too miraculous.
These cultivation resources were overwhelmingly powerful, far beyond his expectations and imagination.
“Senior, as I unraveled the arrays in the ancient ruins, I gained some insights and realized the true potential of these resources. That’s why I insisted on taking them all from those people,” Chu Feng explained.
“I see. Chu Feng, you truly live up to being Hanxian’s grandson. Even with my high expectations, you keep surprising me beyond what I could’ve imagined.”
The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch was overjoyed.
He finally understood why Chu Feng had called these an ace—they were indeed a trump card, a chance to turn the tables.
But soon, he sobered from his excitement and said seriously to Chu Feng, “No, Chu Feng, I can’t use these resources.”
“You’ll reach the Venerable Realm eventually, and these treasures will be of great use to you too.”
