“Wait, didn’t I hear that the Li Heavenly Clan and the Chu Heavenly Clan opened the Upper Realm Gate, making the two clans enemies destined for a clash?”
“How could Li Ruochu support Chu Feng? Even if it’s just a bet, considering the stance of their clans, she shouldn’t be betting on him.”
Soon, however, some well-informed individuals caught on.
The Li Heavenly Clan and the Chu Heavenly Clan were at odds.
“Little brother Chu Feng, don’t feel pressured. This is just a small token of my support and encouragement. As for winning or losing, that’s up to you.”
At that moment, Li Ruochu spoke with a beaming smile.
“Thank you.”
In response to Li Ruochu’s words, Chu Feng clasped his fists in gratitude.
This left the crowd even more bewildered.
What happened to the supposed enmity? This didn’t look like hostility—it was practically familial!
“Sister?”
At this, Gong Mingyue’s brow furrowed, an indescribable feeling swelling in her heart.
There stood Li Ruochu, radiant in her red dress, shining brilliantly.
To Gong Mingyue, even women like Linghu Yueyue and Tantai Xing’er seemed to pale slightly in comparison to Li Ruochu.
Though she was confident, Gong Mingyue knew her limits. She felt she wasn’t even in the same league as Li Ruochu.
Yet this woman was calling herself Chu Feng’s sister?
“How many people does this Chu Feng know?”
Gong Mingyue’s mind buzzed with questions. She was now certain that Tantai Xing’er hosting a gathering for juniors on Chu Feng’s behalf and the Starfield Master Realm’s recognition of him were no coincidences.
The background behind Chu Feng was undeniably formidable.
“Young friend Ruochu, you’re quite generous, using fifty million Immortal Martial Stones to show your support. In that case, I’ll express my sentiments too.”
“Young friend Chu Feng, winning or losing doesn’t matter. Just enjoy this Ancestral Martial Ten Stars selection.”
At that moment, a voice rang out—it was Wuming Xingyun, stepping out from the warship.
“It’s Lord Wuming Xingyun! Could he… be supporting Chu Feng too?”
Seeing Wuming Xingyun, the already buzzing crowd grew even more excited.
If Li Ruochu was a prominent figure among the younger generation, Wuming Xingyun was a titan of the entire Ancestral Martial Starfield—a true heavyweight.
Moreover, Wuming Xingyun had never supported anyone before, not even Linghu Hongfei during his participation in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars.
His appearance today was unprecedented, and the fact that his first-ever support went to Chu Feng—the underdog—naturally shocked everyone.
To inspire someone who never gambled to bet on him was undoubtedly Chu Feng’s ability.
“The orb in his hand seems to contain Immortal Martial Stones. He’s not joking—Lord Wuming Xingyun is really supporting Chu Feng.”
Soon, people noticed the orb in Wuming Xingyun’s hand did indeed hold Immortal Martial Stones, though the formation obscured how many.
“Young friend Chu Feng, catch.”
*Whoosh—*
Wuming Xingyun raised his arm, and the orb in his palm shot out like a meteor, tracing a dazzling arc through the void.
However, as it reached midair, the orb suddenly shattered.
In an instant, countless beams of radiant light poured toward the pillar before Chu Feng like a river of stars.
“Good heavens, I’m not seeing things, am I? That’s… ten billion Immortal Martial Stones?”
“Ten billion! It’s really ten billion! Lord Wuming Xingyun’s move is a whopping ten billion Immortal Martial Stones?”
At that moment, not only were the juniors stunned, but even the seniors were wide-eyed with shock.
Ten billion Immortal Martial Stones was no small sum for any faction. For many, it exceeded their entire wealth.
Li Ruochu’s fifty million had already caused a stir, so one could imagine the impact of Wuming Xingyun’s ten billion.
“Wuming Xingyun, after knowing you so long, this is the first time I’ve seen you so generous.”
At that moment, another voice rang out.
All eyes turned to see four newcomers.
Fox Immortal Lady, Liangqiu Chengfeng, Master Longxuan, and Master Liangqiu.
These four were renowned figures in the Ancestral Martial Starfield. Including Wuming Xingyun, it could be said that most of the starfield’s top World Spiritists were now present.
Especially Master Liangqiu, widely recognised as the strongest World Spiritist in the Ancestral Martial Starfield.
Rumours even claimed that Master Liangqiu had reached an unprecedented level—Dragon Mark Saint Cloak Realm!!!
These titans were rarely seen, yet today they appeared together, leaving the crowd both shocked and delighted.
“Fox Immortal, you’ve come—won’t you show some support for young friend Chu Feng?” Wuming Xingyun asked.
“What? Could Fox Immortal Lady know Chu Feng too?” Wuming Xingyun’s words stirred the crowd again.
“To be honest, we came here today to see young friend Chu Feng,” Master Longxuan said, then glanced at Master Liangqiu. “Right, Master Liangqiu?”
“Mm.” Master Liangqiu nodded.
“This!!!”
At this point, the crowd’s expressions went beyond mere shock—many were outright terrified.
If Master Longxuan’s words could be brushed off, Master Liangqiu’s nod was a confirmation.
This meant these titans were indeed here for Chu Feng.
What kind of story lay behind Chu Feng?
When did he meet these titans?
How did he earn their recognition?
The crowd’s minds churned like stormy seas, filled with questions.
“Young friend Chu Feng, a small token of support.” At that moment, Master Liangqiu spoke, and as he did, he raised his arm, sending a dazzling beam of light forth.
“That… it’s twenty billion Immortal Martial Stones!!!” The crowd’s jaws dropped, but before they could recover, their mouths gaped even wider.
Because after Master Liangqiu, Master Longxuan also acted.
And it was also twenty billion Immortal Martial Stones!!!
Following Master Longxuan, Liangqiu Chengfeng made his move. Though less than Master Liangqiu and Master Longxuan, it was still ten billion Immortal Martial Stones.
“Young friend Chu Feng, your auntie here doesn’t usually hoard Immortal Martial Stones, so I’ve got limited stock. Don’t mind, alright?” Fox Immortal Lady said with a hint of bashfulness.
After her words, people assumed her bet for Chu Feng would be modest.
But to everyone’s shock, when Fox Immortal Lady raised her arm, a staggering eight billion Immortal Martial Stones shot forth.
At this point, many in the crowd were speechless.
Eight billion Immortal Martial Stones, and she called it limited? Limited, really?
The crowd felt impoverished, because what these titans considered “limited” was an astronomical fortune to many—a wealth most could never amass in a lifetime—yet they tossed it out so casually.
Though few had bet on Chu Feng, after these titans’ contributions, the Immortal Martial Stones in Chu Feng’s pillar far surpassed all others, untouchable by comparison.
At that moment, the atmosphere fell silent.
The crowd was stunned by the sheer scale of Master Liangqiu and the others’ bets.
But after a brief lull, an unprecedented eruption followed as the crowd boiled over once more.
“Brother Chu Feng, I’m betting on you too.”
“Count me in.”
At that moment, many began betting on Chu Feng.
Though they didn’t know him, seeing titans like Master Liangqiu wager astronomical sums on him convinced them Chu Feng must be formidable, so they wanted to take a chance.
“They’ve gone mad, completely mad! That guy’s clearly a failure, yet they’re still supporting him!!!”
Those who disliked Chu Feng were livid, especially the Gong Heavenly Clan juniors, trembling with rage and feeling suffocated, as if they might spit blood.
The person they most despised, the one they loathed, was now receiving recognition and support from so many titans—figures they could likely never approach in their lifetimes.
This realisation made them feel even more unbalanced, their jealousy and hatred for Chu Feng intensifying.
But compared to them, Gong Mingyue was utterly speechless.
By now, she understood the gap between herself and Chu Feng.
Even if Chu Feng was a failure, even if he was just a First Rank True Immortal—so what?
To earn the favour of so many titans was something Gong Mingyue could never hope to achieve.
