“It’s hard to say.”
“If no other forces interfere and it’s purely a matter of strength, the Starfield Main Realm is naturally stronger.”
“But the Tantai Heavenly Clan, Jiaoli Heavenly Clan, Tongtian Beast Clan, and Nightmare Ghost Clan are closely aligned with the Linghu Heavenly Clan. They’re likely already allied.”
“The war has just begun, and they haven’t made a move yet, but they will eventually. So, the outcome is uncertain,” Long Daozhi, the Ancestral Martial Dragon City Lord, said.
“If that’s the case, it’ll be quite interesting,” Xian Yuying, the Demon Clan Sacred City Lord, said, a faint smile curving her lips.
This battle, which would shape the future of the Ancestral Martial Starfield, didn’t worry her at all. To her, it seemed more like an entertaining spectacle.
And who could blame her? For the Three Cities, whether the Linghu Heavenly Clan or the Starfield Main Realm claimed dominance, both would still have to treat the Three Cities with utmost respect.
In the Ancestral Martial Starfield, the Three Cities feared no faction.
“I actually think the Linghu Heavenly Clan is acting out of impatience. When it comes to the juniors’ talent, Linghu Hongfei far surpasses Wuming Yuanzhi and Wuming Xiongmo,” Kong Shanwu, the Divine Body Royal City Lord, said. “As time passes, this gap will only widen.”
“I’ve heard that after his draw with Chu Feng, Linghu Hongfei returned to the Linghu Heavenly Clan and entered the Thunderfire Bloodline Array.”
“Now, he’s emerged successfully, and his cultivation must have soared.”
“If the Linghu Heavenly Clan had bided their time and let Linghu Hongfei grow, the Starfield Main Realm’s position would’ve been untenable. There was no need to take such a risk now.”
“Linghu Hongfei’s potential was indeed the greatest among the Ancestral Martial Starfield’s juniors before,” Long Daozhi said. “But that was before Chu Feng appeared. His emergence has made the Linghu Heavenly Clan feel threatened.”
“No wonder you’re willing to take in the mediocre Chu Heavenly Clan into your Ancestral Martial Dragon City, Brother Long. You’ve got your eye on Chu Feng,” Kong Shanwu said, a look of appreciation crossing his face. “But you’re right—Chu Feng’s potential is undeniable. Though he’s not as accomplished as his father was at his age, his future achievements are limitless.”
“You’re not one to act on impulse, Lord Long. There’s more to your decision to shelter the Chu Heavenly Clan than just Chu Feng, isn’t there?” Xian Yuying said with a meaningful smile, unlike Kong Shanwu’s straightforward admiration.
“Oh?” Kong Shanwu’s gaze shifted to Long Daozhi, intrigued.
Facing their curious looks, Long Daozhi gave a faint smile. “This boy has great purpose.”
“What purpose?” Kong Shanwu asked.
Xian Yuying kept her curious gaze fixed on Long Daozhi.
“Haha…” This time, Long Daozhi only gave a cryptic smile, offering no answer.
“You’re keeping us in suspense now? If that’s the case, we won’t travel with you. If you want to protect Chu Feng in secret, do it yourself,” Xian Yuying said.
“Who said I’m protecting Chu Feng?”
“If I wanted to protect him, I’d travel with him openly. Why bother following in secret?” Long Daozhi replied.
“Then what are you up to, dragging us along, Brother Long?” Kong Shanwu asked.
“You just mentioned that Linghu Hongfei emerged from the bloodline array with a significant boost in cultivation,” Long Daozhi said. “Given Linghu Hongfei’s personality, after suffering a loss to Chu Feng at the Nine Dragons Upper Realm, do you think he’d swallow that humiliation?”
“With his cultivation now enhanced, he’ll surely seek out Chu Feng for trouble.”
“You mean Linghu Hongfei will head to the Chu Heavenly Clan to challenge Chu Feng?” Xian Yuying asked.
“Exactly,” Long Daozhi confirmed.
“If that’s the case, we’ve got to see this. It’ll be quite a show,” Kong Shanwu said.
“Chu Feng, as he is now, is no match for Linghu Hongfei,” Long Daozhi said.
“Right. Though Chu Feng’s cultivation has improved, it likely doesn’t compare to Linghu Hongfei’s. Doesn’t that mean Chu Feng is doomed?” Xian Yuying said.
“Not necessarily,” Long Daozhi replied.
“Do you know something?” Xian Yuying pressed.
But Long Daozhi only smiled again, giving no answer.
“You’re at it again with the suspense. How dull,” Xian Yuying said, shooting Long Daozhi a disdainful look.
“The joy of life lies in its unknowns and uncertainties,” Long Daozhi said with a grin. “If everything were known, that’d be truly dull.”
…
As Long Daozhi predicted, the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s declaration of war against the Starfield Main Realm spread quickly, causing a massive uproar in the Ancestral Martial Starfield.
But Chu Xuanyuan’s “death” spread just as fast, creating an equally significant stir.
The war between the Linghu Heavenly Clan and the Starfield Main Realm had little direct connection to the Chu Heavenly Clan, at most risking collateral damage from the spreading conflict.
However, Chu Xuanyuan’s “death” was intimately tied to the Chu Heavenly Clan.
Those who had been offended by Chu Xuanyuan.
Those who had held back their vengeance out of fear of him.
Now, they could finally act, and they directed all their grievances at the Chu Heavenly Clan.
At this moment, experts from various factions gathered outside the Chu Heavenly Clan.
These were people from other Upper Realms, mostly unaffiliated with any sect or clan.
Yet, over ten thousand had assembled.
And none were weak—the least among them were peak Martial Immortals, while most were Venerable Realm cultivators.
In a place like the Great Chiliocosm Upper Realm, where Martial Immortals were top-tier and Supreme Realm cultivators were the pinnacle, the sudden appearance of so many peak Martial Immortals and Venerables, all there to attack, was akin to a natural disaster.
Not only were the various powers of the Ancestral Martial Starfield terrified, but many within the Chu Heavenly Clan were equally frightened.
The clan’s protective barrier had been activated, sealing the Chu Heavenly Clan within.
All the clan’s experts had gathered inside the barrier, ready for battle at any moment.
