Why would the Tang Celestial Clan, one of the Ten Great Celestial Clans, appear here, and with the sound of gongs and drums, as if celebrating something?
The arrival of the Tang Celestial Clan left everyone puzzled, including the Chu Celestial Clan.
Yet, faced with the Tang Celestial Clan’s forces, no one dared show disrespect. Even the grand armies of the Hong Beast Clan and Jinshi Royal Clan hurriedly parted to make way as the Tang Celestial Clan approached, fearful of obstructing their path.
Finally, the Tang Celestial Clan’s entourage came to a halt.
Not only did those outside the warship stand in neat formation, exuding courtesy, but even those who emerged from the warship carried themselves with the same decorum.
Among those who stepped out, the most striking figure was an elderly man with grey hair.
“It’s Tang Guohui.”
Seeing this elder, people’s curiosity grew even stronger.
Tang Guohui was not only a Supreme Elder of the Tang Celestial Clan but also its second most prominent figure, possessing immense strength.
In the entire Ancestral Martial Star Region, he was a figure of considerable influence.
Even the Patriarch of the Hong Beast Clan paled in comparison to Tang Guohui.
Why would such a figure suddenly appear in the Great Thousand Upper Realm, and at the Chu Celestial Clan no less?
What were they celebrating with all the gongs and drums?
The questions in everyone’s minds deepened.
“I am Tang Guohui, representing the Tang Celestial Clan, here to offer congratulations,” Tang Guohui announced, clasping his fists in a salute before the crowd.
“Congratulations? For what?”
The crowd was baffled.
Not only the onlookers but even the members of the Chu Celestial Clan were at a loss.
“Greetings, Elder Tang. We are honoured by your visit from afar, and we apologise for not welcoming you properly,” the Chu Celestial Clan’s boundary-guarding elders said, emerging in full force. They were visibly nervous, their faces betraying barely concealed fear, terrified of saying the wrong thing and inviting calamity.
“We came uninvited, so it is we who have been presumptuous,” Tang Guohui replied with a warm smile, his attitude remarkably amicable.
At this point, not only were the Chu Celestial Clan’s members bewildered, but so were the various forces of the Great Thousand Upper Realm, and the Jinshi Royal Clan and Hong Beast Clan were utterly dumbfounded.
The Tang Celestial Clan, stronger than even the Li Celestial Clan, was known for its domineering and arrogant demeanour, often acting unreasonably and overbearingly.
Why, then, were they being so courteous to these minor elders of the Chu Celestial Clan today?
“Look, it’s the Puyang Celestial Clan!”
“And the Wuma Celestial Clan!”
Suddenly, someone noticed two more groups approaching.
They were the Puyang Celestial Clan and the Wuma Celestial Clan—though this Wuma Celestial Clan was a branch of one of the Ten Great Celestial Clans of the Ancestral Martial Star Region, which explained the strong reaction.
Soon, the Puyang Celestial Clan and Wuma Celestial Clan arrived outside the Chu Celestial Clan’s territory, and two figures stepped forward.
“I am Puyang Dongliu.”
“I am Wuma Chuansong.”
“We come to congratulate the Chu Celestial Clan.”
They, too, were here to offer congratulations?
What was the cause for celebration?
The crowd was filled with confusion and curiosity. Puyang Dongliu and Wuma Chuansong were both Supreme Elder-level figures.
For even them to come to congratulate the Chu Celestial Clan—what could this joyous occasion be?
But what was most astonishing was that, in the moments that followed, more and more forces arrived.
In just a short time, over a hundred factions gathered, some to pay respects to the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch, others to offer congratulations.
Among these forces were the Zuoqiu Celestial Clan, Shangfang Celestial Clan, and Moyi Celestial Clan—all of which were among the Ten Great Celestial Clans of the Ancestral Martial Star Region.
Under such circumstances, the Chu Celestial Clan’s elders were sweating profusely.
These visitors came to offer congratulations but refused to specify the reason, leaving the elders uncertain whether this was a blessing or a curse.
Faced with these prominent figures from various Upper Realms, they were overwhelmed, unsure how to respond.
“Dear friends, what joyous occasion does my Chu Celestial Clan have?”
Finally, a voice rang out, accompanied by the arrival of several figures.
It was the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch, along with the clan’s top experts, arriving at the scene.
“It seems the Chu Patriarch is unaware of what happened in the Nine Dragons Upper Realm,” a voice remarked, coming from a distance.
Turning to look, another group was approaching—it was the Tantai Celestial Clan.
Leading them was one of the Tantai Celestial Clan’s Supreme Elders, Tantai Yinjian, a peak Venerable Realm powerhouse!!!
Seeing Tantai Yinjian, the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch took the initiative to step forward, offering a salute and exchanging pleasantries before asking, “Elder Tantai, have you also come to offer congratulations?”
“Indeed,” Tantai Yinjian said with a smile.
At this moment, the representatives of the other congratulatory forces also looked at the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch with smiles, as if they had coordinated in advance. They all played coy, coming under the banner of congratulations yet refusing to reveal the reason.
“But what is this joyous occasion for my clan?” the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch asked, utterly bewildered.
“Brother Chu, Chu Feng… has claimed the top spot in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars. Is that not a cause for celebration?” Tantai Yinjian said.
“What?!!!”
In that moment, not only the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch but also the Patriarchs of the Jinshi Royal Clan and Hong Beast Clan, along with all the powerhouses present from the Great Thousand Upper Realm, were stunned.
As residents of the Great Thousand Upper Realm, they were naturally familiar with Chu Feng.
But the top spot in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars—was this real or not?
As if understanding the crowd’s emotions, Tantai Yinjian smiled at the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch and said, “It seems Brother Chu is struggling to accept this news. No matter, you’ll get used to it—it’s the truth, after all.”
“Elder Tantai, did my clan’s Chu Feng really claim the top spot in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars?” the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch asked, his eyes gleaming with excitement, his emotions surging.
“Everyone here witnessed it with their own eyes—how could it be false?”
“Not only did Chu Feng claim the top spot, but he also fought Linghu Hongfei for ten days and ten nights, with neither emerging victorious.”
“In the end… the Star Region Main Realm declared that Chu Feng and Linghu Hongfei jointly hold the top spot in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars,” Tantai Yinjian explained.
“Not only did he claim the top spot, but he fought Linghu Hongfei to a draw and *jointly* holds the top spot?” The crowd exchanged glances, scarcely believing what they had heard.
Chu Feng claiming the top spot in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars was already hard to fathom, let alone sharing it with Linghu Hongfei?
Linghu Hongfei was the strongest genius in the Ancestral Martial Star Region, his strength far beyond that of other juniors.
And Chu Feng had fought him to a draw?!!!
“Is this true? Truly?” At this moment, the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch was trembling with excitement, his voice quivering.
He only knew that Chu Feng had accompanied the Wuma Celestial Clan’s Patriarch to the Nine Dragons Upper Realm, but he had no idea whether Chu Feng had participated in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars selection.
To suddenly receive such news felt like a dream—so surreal.
“Brother Chu, I understand your feelings. If we hadn’t seen it with our own eyes, none of us would believe it either. But the fact is, your clan’s Chu Feng is so formidable that even Linghu Hongfei couldn’t defeat him. Other juniors stood no chance against him.”
“With such a junior in your clan, how could prosperity not follow?” Tantai Yinjian said, his eyes fixed on the Chu Celestial Clan’s Patriarch, filled with unmistakable envy.
At the same time, elders from other forces chimed in, confirming that Tantai Yinjian’s words were true.
Some even vividly recounted the details of that day.
Under such circumstances, whether people wanted to believe it or not, they had no choice.
In an instant, the atmosphere erupted into celebration. Not only did the Chu Celestial Clan’s members shout with excitement, some even weeping openly, but the powerhouses from other forces in the Great Thousand Upper Realm were equally thrilled.
As martial cultivators of the Great Thousand Upper Realm, they felt immense pride because of Chu Feng.
But amid the jubilation, two groups stood out as particularly awkward.
They were… the Jinshi Royal Clan and the Hong Beast Clan.
