“Senior, it’s not just the Wuma Heavenly Clan facing a crisis right now. Our Chu Heavenly Clan is in an even more perilous situation, with the Li Heavenly Clan poised to attack at any moment.”
“And as for me stepping into the Venerable Realm, who knows how many years or months that will take? But right now, we don’t have much time left.”
“These cultivation resources, though not as valuable as the treasure Yue Xian took, are still rare treasures. To obtain such items during our clan’s time of need—it’s practically a lifeline bestowed upon us by the heavens.”
“But the one who can use this lifeline isn’t me—it’s you, Senior.”
“So, Senior, for the sake of our Chu Heavenly Clan, there’s no time to overthink this. You shouldn’t be considering me right now—you should be considering the Chu Heavenly Clan,” Chu Feng said.
“This…” The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s face showed a conflicted expression.
On one hand, Chu Feng was right. The Chu Heavenly Clan was indeed in dire straits, needing someone to stand against the Li Heavenly Clan, and these cultivation resources might be their only chance.
On the other hand, these resources were simply too precious.
Consider this: he had cultivated for so many years just to barely reach Fifth Rank Venerable.
Yet these resources could propel his cultivation forward in a short time—possibly to Eighth Rank Venerable, or even to the peak of the Venerable Realm.
How valuable was such an opportunity?
It was the kind of treasure that could spark a bloodbath.
Fortunately, those people from before didn’t realize just how extraordinary these resources were. Otherwise, even with a Supreme backing Chu Feng, they likely wouldn’t have let it go so easily.
Such cultivation resources were a once-in-a-lifetime find—perhaps the only chance he’d ever get.
“Sigh…”
Suddenly, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch let out a long sigh. He had made his decision.
With a wave of his sleeve, he collected all the cultivation resources into his Cosmos Sack.
“I never imagined that in my lifetime, I’d receive such an opportunity—and that it would come from a junior of my clan.” Though he accepted the resources, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s face carried a trace of shame.
After all, these weren’t spoils he had seized—they were brought by Chu Feng.
“Senior, this trip wasn’t fruitless for me either. The ancient ruins were profound, filled with the martial insights left by ancient powerhouses.”
“Once I return to the clan, I plan to enter secluded cultivation. Who knows? I might break through to Sixth Rank Martial Immortal,” Chu Feng said.
“To comprehend the key to breaking through to Sixth Rank Martial Immortal so quickly, without relying on external aid?” The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s face lit up with joy.
“It’s not entirely my own comprehension. The gains from the ancient ruins were just too substantial,” Chu Feng replied.
“Oh, Chu Feng, don’t be so modest. Who else could enter an ancient ruin once and grasp the key to a breakthrough? You only just stepped into Fifth Rank Martial Immortal not long ago!”
“Your talent has perfectly inherited the brilliance of your grandfather and father. I never imagined the heavens would bless our Chu Heavenly Clan with three such heaven-defying martial geniuses in a row. It’s truly a sign that the heavens want our clan to rise!” The Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch was so excited he couldn’t help but exclaim.
Though the Wuma Heavenly Clan’s plight had weighed heavily on his heart, his mood improved significantly now.
Chu Feng had not only given him hope for the future but also a glimmer of hope for the present.
Upon returning to the Chu Heavenly Clan, another piece of good news awaited them.
The bloodline cultivation array, fully activated by Chu Feng, was proving highly effective. In just a short time, everyone who trained within it had made gains.
Some had even broken through barriers they hadn’t overcome in years.
Hearing this, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch’s mood lifted even further.
The bloodline cultivation array could enhance the cultivation of the clan’s top experts. In the long run, it would make the Chu Heavenly Clan increasingly prosperous.
And Chu Feng himself represented hope for the future.
Even with the looming threat of the Li Heavenly Clan, Chu Feng had alleviated much of the danger.
Yue Xian’s appearance would make the Li Heavenly Clan wary of attacking the Chu Heavenly Clan. And even if they were bold enough to try, he wasn’t afraid.
Because Chu Feng had given him another surprise—the cultivation resources from the ancient ruins.
These resources could boost his cultivation dramatically in a short time.
From this perspective, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s future looked bright. He didn’t dare say much else, but securing a spot among the Ten Great Heavenly Clans was only a matter of time.
Most importantly, both the bloodline cultivation array and these resources were thanks to Chu Feng.
This filled the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch with confidence in Chu Feng—so much so that he believed Chu Feng could surpass Chu Xuanyuan.
Chu Xuanyuan was powerful, but his brilliance shone too brightly, making him a target of the Starfield Master Realm early on.
Chu Feng was different. His growth wasn’t as rapid as Chu Xuanyuan’s, but his progress was still remarkable. And often, such individuals posed the greatest threat.
Yet, while the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch was brimming with confidence, believing Chu Feng would one day lead the clan to unprecedented heights, he never imagined that within the Chu Heavenly Clan itself, a plot highly unfavorable to Chu Feng was brewing.
In an ancient palace within the Chu Heavenly Clan—a forbidden area rarely visited—more than a dozen influential figures had secretly gathered.
Among them were two Supreme Elders of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
One was Chu Hanqing.
Chu Hanqing had long despised Chu Xuanyuan due to past grudges, and his hatred extended to Chu Feng as well.
The other was Chu Hanyouyou.
Chu Hanyouyou was an elderly woman, the only female among the clan’s nine current Supreme Elders.
Her children had all perished in various battles, leaving her with one grandson, whom she cherished like a treasure. Anyone who crossed her grandson faced her relentless wrath, even fellow clansmen.
As a result, her grandson had grown into a tyrant, wreaking havoc within the clan.
Chu Hanyouyou was younger than Chu Hanxian, the Chu Heavenly Clan patriarch, Chu Hanpeng, and Chu Hanqing, making her the youngest of that generation.
But her grandson was more than a decade older than Chu Xuanyuan, Chu Hanxian’s son.
Years ago, her grandson had been caught misbehaving by Chu Xuanyuan. Instead of admitting fault, he provoked Chu Xuanyuan, who struck him down with a single palm, shattering his soul and killing him.
This ignited Chu Hanyouyou’s deep hatred for Chu Xuanyuan. When Chu Xuanyuan and Chu Feng were later expelled from the clan and imprisoned in the forbidden grounds, Chu Hanyouyou had played a significant role.
Besides Chu Hanqing and Chu Hanyouyou, the others present were also elders who shared a common trait: they all despised Chu Xuanyuan.
They were the key figures responsible for Chu Xuanyuan’s imprisonment back then.
Now, with such a group gathered together, it was clear no good would come of it.
