“Brother Chu Feng, what is this Void God Tree?” Kong Tianhui looked at Chu Feng with curiosity.
Chu Feng didn’t respond to Kong Tianhui, still deep in thought.
He was actually focused on listening to the conversation between Chu Xuanzhengfa and the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch, as the Void God Tree was related to Wang Qiang.
Seeing Chu Feng ignore him, Kong Tianhui wasn’t upset. Instead, he turned directly to the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch and asked, “Senior Patriarch, what is this Void God Tree? Why has my Brother Chu Feng been acting like his soul’s been lost ever since he heard about it?”
“Oh, Young Master Kong, the Void God Tree is a remarkable place in our Great Thousand Upper Realm,” the patriarch replied.
Unlike Chu Feng, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch wouldn’t treat Kong Tianhui rudely. He briefly explained the nature of the Void God Tree.
“So it’s a sacred cultivation ground! No wonder Brother Chu Feng reacted like that,” Kong Tianhui said.
“Patriarch, they say guests should be welcomed. Since the Void God Tree is about to open, why bother with a banquet? Just take us all to see it! After all, we’re all martial cultivators—nothing is more important than a cultivation opportunity,” Kong Tianhui suggested.
“Young Master Kong makes a fair point,” someone else chimed in.
“I’ve long heard that the Great Thousand Upper Realm has six divine wonders, and this Void God Tree is one of them. To think we’d chance upon its opening today! We’d love to witness it,” another added.
Soon, representatives from various clans who had gathered there began expressing their desire to visit the Void God Tree.
“When the Void God Tree opens, anyone from our Great Thousand Upper Realm can enter to cultivate. As our esteemed guests who’ve travelled far, it’s only right that we arrange for you to cultivate there if you wish,” the patriarch said.
“But in truth, the Void God Tree opens once every hundred years, and it’s still some time before the next scheduled opening. In all these years, we’ve never seen it open early. So, I find this early opening peculiar—it might be dangerous,” he cautioned.
“No big deal! As they say, fortune favours the bold, especially in martial cultivation. Senior Patriarch, just take us there. Whether we live or die, we’ll take responsibility,” Kong Tianhui said. “If you’re worried about liability, I can write a letter. If anything happens to me, I’ll ensure my clan doesn’t blame the Chu Heavenly Clan.”
“Young Master Kong, this…” The patriarch looked troubled.
He wasn’t opposed to them cultivating at the Void God Tree.
In fact, experts from other upper realms had long come to cultivate at the Great Thousand Upper Realm’s divine wonders, and the Chu Heavenly Clan had no issue with it.
The patriarch’s concern, as he himself admitted, was liability. With so many powerful factions present, if something happened to them in the Great Thousand Upper Realm and their clans pursued the matter, the Chu Heavenly Clan wouldn’t be able to withstand the consequences.
It could lead to the clan’s annihilation.
“Patriarch Chu, I think Young Master Kong is right. We’re all martial cultivators and can take responsibility for our actions. Since everyone wants to see the Void God Tree, why not satisfy their curiosity?” Dantai Yinjian said.
At the same time, experts from other clans also spoke up, reaffirming their determination to visit the Void God Tree.
“Patriarch, since everyone is so eager, let’s go,” even Chu Feng spoke up.
Chu Feng said this because he already wanted to investigate the Void God Tree immediately. But if a banquet were held, considering the benefits, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch would likely not allow Chu Feng to leave, as these guests had come primarily because of him.
However, going to the Void God Tree together suited Chu Feng perfectly.
In this situation, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch had little choice. He said, “Very well. Since everyone is so keen, the Chu Heavenly Clan won’t dampen your enthusiasm.”
With that, he turned to Chu Xuanzhengfa beside him. “Zhengfa, spread the word: the Void God Tree is opening, and all martial cultivators in the Great Thousand Upper Realm may enter to cultivate. However, this opening is unusual and may indicate a change in the God Tree. Those who wish to cultivate there may go, but it concerns life and death, so consider carefully.”
“As you command,” Chu Xuanzhengfa replied with a clasped fist.
Afterwards, the group from various factions set off in a grand procession toward the Void God Tree.
Along the way, Kong Tianhui stuck close to Chu Feng, completely shedding his earlier arrogance. Instead, he fawned over Chu Feng, even offering gifts, his eagerness almost seeming like he had ulterior motives.
“Kong Tianhui, just say it. What’s your deal? Do you need my help with something, or what?” Chu Feng asked.
“Brother Chu Feng, since you’ve put it that way, I’ll be straight with you,” Kong Tianhui said.
“To be honest, I, Kong Tianhui, am not a despicable person. Challenging you with that Binding Compass was a last resort. You have to help me beat you once. Otherwise… I, Kong Tianhui, might not survive,” he said, looking as though he had no choice but to make this request, his expression pitiful.
Hearing this, Chu Feng’s gaze shifted.
Kong Tianhui was the son of the Divine Body Royal City’s lord. Who would dare harm him?
And what did his life being at stake have to do with defeating Chu Feng?
