The Boundary Spirit Immortal King earned his fame because, atop this Ice Summit Peak, he left behind a grand formation.
And with it, a treasure.
Anyone who could break through his formation would claim the treasure he’d left behind.
That treasure was the Nine Dragons Sacred Robe, forged from the Nine Dragons Qi hidden deep within the Nine Dragons Upper Realm—hence its name.
How did people know this? Outside the formation on Ice Summit Peak stood a stone tablet, inscribed by the Boundary Spirit Immortal King himself.
It clearly stated that the Nine Dragons Sacred Robe was crafted from the Nine Dragons Qi of the Nine Dragons Upper Realm.
Because of this, the Boundary Spirit Immortal King left the robe here for the people of this land.
But he had no intention of handing his treasure to mediocrity, so he set up this formation.
Only those who could break it would earn the prize.
Yet, to this day, not a single soul had succeeded.
“Senior, even Master Liangqiu couldn’t crack the formation on Ice Summit Peak?” Chu Feng asked.
“No, he couldn’t,” the Wuma Heavenly Clan Leader shook his head.
“Then it seems this formation really is tough,” Chu Feng sighed.
“Indeed. That’s why Ice Summit Peak is hailed as one of the Three Eccentric Relics of the Ancestral Martial Starfield,” the Wuma Clan Leader replied.
“Three Eccentric Relics?” Chu Feng’s curiosity piqued.
“I almost forgot—you’ve only just returned, Chu Feng, and aren’t familiar with the Ancestral Martial Starfield yet,” the Wuma Clan Leader said before launching into an explanation of the so-called Three Eccentric Relics.
In the Nine Dragons Upper Realm, the Nine Dragons Sacred Robe on Ice Summit Peak.
In the Fengping Upper Realm, the Nether War Chariot within the Sealed幽 Cave.
In the Gumo Upper Realm, the War God’s Halberd in the Mirror Sea.
These three sites shared key traits.
Each held a treasure left by a master.
Those masters were shrouded in mystery—unknown origins, unknown destinations.
The treasures they left were invaluable, and none had been claimed.
Thus, they were dubbed the Three Eccentric Relics.
“Actually, the Ancestral Martial Starfield originally had five such relics, but two of their treasures have already been taken,” the Wuma Clan Leader added in a hushed tone. “And those two were claimed by your father and your grandfather, respectively.”
Chu Feng’s eyes lit up with excitement.
From the Wuma Clan Leader’s words, he could tell how hard it was to claim these relic treasures.
If they were easy pickings, wouldn’t the Starfield Main Realm or the Linghu Heavenly Clan have snatched them up?
For his father and grandfather to succeed was more than just grabbing loot—it was a badge of honor.
Even Chu Feng felt pride swelling in his chest.
“But these remaining three relics? Even your grandfather and father couldn’t crack them,” the Wuma Clan Leader continued.
“They’re *that* tough?” Chu Feng was stunned.
In his mind, his father and grandfather were titans—practically omnipotent.
To hear they were stumped by these three relics shocked him.
“Your grandfather and father’s martial talent is beyond question. I’ve never seen anyone as monstrously gifted as those two,” the Wuma Clan Leader said. “But in boundary spirit techniques, they weren’t particularly strong—at least not back then. They never even tried tackling the formation on Ice Summit Peak.”
“As for the Sealed幽 Cave in Fengping Upper Realm, it’s been locked tight. No one’s ever gotten in, let alone broken it.”
“And the Mirror Sea in Gumo Upper Realm? Your father and grandfather did challenge it—and failed. The Mirror Sea’s brutal—enter, and it’s death or injury. For them to walk out unharmed was already a feat. They’re the only two in history to enter and exit the Mirror Sea unscathed.”
“The Mirror Sea’s a nightmare. Even though the Sealed幽 Cave remains unopened, with no clue what’s inside, everyone in the Ancestral Martial Starfield still ranks the Mirror Sea as the top Eccentric Relic.”
“It’s universally agreed to be the hardest challenge,” the Wuma Clan Leader concluded.
“Sounds like this Mirror Sea’s got some real bite,” Chu Feng mused, resolving to one day see the formation that even his father and grandfather couldn’t crack.
“The Mirror Sea’s deadly, the Sealed幽 Cave’s still sealed—so logically, Ice Summit Peak’s the only one open to challenge,” the Wuma Clan Leader said. “But it’s long been under the Tantai Heavenly Clan’s control. You can’t just waltz in and try.”
“Anyone sneaking in without permission faces harsh punishment. The Tantai Clan even used a formation left by the Boundary Spirit Immortal King to build a prison for trespassers—both to lock them up and scare off others.”
“So, usually, no one comes near Ice Summit Peak. At most, they gawk from a distance—nobody dares get close.”
“Today, if those four Sacred Robe Boundary Spirit Masters weren’t here, even with a crowd, they’d just be spectating from outside,” the Wuma Clan Leader explained.
“So the Tantai Clan’s basically hogging the Nine Dragons Sacred Robe for themselves,” Chu Feng remarked.
“Well, they’re only keeping out the weak. If the Starfield Main Realm or Linghu Heavenly Clan wanted a shot, could the Tantai Clan really stop them?” the Wuma Clan Leader sighed. “Look—those four Sacred Robe Boundary Spirit Masters said juniors under a hundred could enter, and didn’t the Tantai Clan let them in?”
“True enough,” Chu Feng nodded, unconvinced otherwise.
In the martial world, might made right.
Many people and factions acted untouchable before the weak, like gods.
But in front of stronger powers, they groveled like cowards.
Chu Feng had seen it too many times to be surprised.
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Outside Ice Summit Peak, a crowd had gathered. Under the Tantai Clan’s watch, flying was banned—everyone had to climb on foot.
The ascent was packed to bursting.
Chu Feng had a token, but he didn’t want to break the rules, so he joined the throng, queuing up.
Not everyone was as disciplined, though.
A group stormed up, shoving aside climbers without a thought for the line.
Chu Feng noticed tokens at their waists—Xu Heavenly Clan.
From the crowd’s chatter, he pieced together why they were so brazen.
The Xu Heavenly Clan, also from the Nine Dragons Upper Realm, had long submitted to the Tantai Heavenly Clan. As their loyal vassals, they were tight with the Tantai—practically an extension of them.
Elsewhere, they might not stand out, but here in the Nine Dragons Upper Realm, few dared cross them.
Even the strong swallowed their pride when faced with the Xu Clan’s arrogance.
Some, recognizing them, hurriedly cleared a path.
Not out of fear of the Xu Clan itself—but of the Tantai Clan backing them.
In moments, the Xu group reached Chu Feng’s spot.
By now, their presence had caused a stir, and most stepped aside instantly. But Chu Feng didn’t budge, drawing their ire.
“Kid up front, move it! Don’t block our way!” one barked, pointing at Chu Feng.
They figured a sharp yell would send him scurrying.
But instead of moving, Chu Feng casually asked, “Why should I?”
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