“Senior, what’s wrong?” Hearing the trembling in Chu Xuanzhengfa’s voice, Chu Feng knew something major had happened.
And his question revealed a serious matter indeed.
It was about the Chu Heavenly Clan Leader’s injuries.
Even Master Liangqiu and Liangqiu Chengfeng, two master spiritists, were struggling to manage.
They needed Chu Feng’s help.
With the Clan Leader’s life at stake, Chu Feng didn’t dare delay. He immediately set off for the place where the Clan Leader was being treated.
Upon entering, Master Liangqiu set up a barrier.
Before doing so, he made it clear: no one was to disturb them, no matter what, or the Clan Leader’s life would be at risk.
Hearing Master Liangqiu’s words, Chu Xuanzhengfa and the others realized the Clan Leader’s condition was indeed dire.
But they were helpless, unable to contribute to the situation.
All they could rely on were Master Liangqiu, Liangqiu Chengfeng, and Chu Feng.
So, all they could do was follow Master Liangqiu’s orders and seal off the area, with no other options available.
“It seems the Clan Leader’s condition is very serious,” Chu Lingxi said, her face heavy with concern.
Having grown up in the Chu Heavenly Clan, the Clan Leader was like a grandfather to her, someone very dear.
Naturally, she didn’t want anything to happen to him.
“The Clan Leader is blessed and will be fine,” Chu Xuanzhengfa reassured her.
“My Lord, bad news!” At that moment, a high-ranking member of the Punishment Hall rushed over, panic written across his face, as if disaster was imminent.
“What happened?” Chu Xuanzhengfa asked.
“It’s the Linghu Heavenly Clan,” the expert said.
“The Linghu Heavenly Clan?” Both Chu Xuanzhengfa and Chu Lingxi’s expressions shifted.
“It’s Linghu Hongfei, along with experts from the Linghu Heavenly Clan. He’s specifically challenged Chu Feng,” the expert said.
“Challenged Chu Feng?” Chu Xuanzhengfa’s brows furrowed tightly.
What was the Linghu Heavenly Clan? It was a force currently vying with the Starfield Master Realm for supremacy.
It could be considered the strongest power in the Ancestral Martial Starfield.
Now, such a force was causing trouble. How could he handle this?
Even if Gu Mingyuan were here, she might not be able to manage.
“They came so quickly,” Chu Lingxi remarked, seemingly having anticipated this situation.
Whoosh—
Suddenly, Chu Lingxi moved, flying toward the outside of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
“Lingxi, what are you doing?” Chu Xuanzhengfa asked.
“Father, they’ve come to challenge us. How can we back down?”
“Since Chu Feng can’t respond, I’ll face this so-called number one genius, Linghu Hongfei, in his place.”
As Chu Lingxi spoke, her figure vanished, leaving only her voice echoing in the void.
Though her voice was full of confidence, Chu Xuanzhengfa couldn’t help but worry and chased after her.
…
Since entering the healing hall, Chu Feng had been fully assisting Master Liangqiu in treating the Clan Leader.
The treatment lasted a full three days.
After three days, the Clan Leader’s condition finally stabilized.
Though still unconscious and needing gradual recovery, at least his life was no longer in danger.
“Senior, words cannot express my gratitude, but I must thank you for today’s kindness,” Chu Feng said, giving a deep bow to Master Liangqiu and Liangqiu Chengfeng.
Chu Feng knew clearly that the Clan Leader’s survival was largely due to Master Liangqiu pulling him back from the brink of death.
This was a true life-saving grace.
“Chu Feng, my friend, this is what I should do. With our relationship, I couldn’t just stand by.”
“Besides, you contributed significantly. Without you, your Clan Leader might not have been saved,” Master Liangqiu said.
“Chu Feng, my master is right. Your contribution was indispensable,” Liangqiu Chengfeng added.
Chu Feng was deeply moved by their words, saying only, “I will repay your great kindness in the future.”
“Alright, Chu Feng, your clan members must be worried about your Clan Leader.”
“Go share the good news with them to ease their concerns,” Master Liangqiu said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng quickly got up.
Master Liangqiu waved his sleeve, dispelling the barrier sealing the area.
As the barrier vanished, Chu Feng saw Chu Xuanzhengfa standing at the entrance.
He had been there for a while but didn’t dare disturb, so he waited outside the barrier.
However, his face was pale, filled with worry.
“Chu Feng, how’s the Clan Leader?” Chu Xuanzhengfa stepped forward, his voice trembling with anxiety.
It was the first time Chu Feng had seen him like this.
“Senior, the Clan Leader is out of danger and will recover with time,” Chu Feng said.
Thud—
Before Chu Feng could finish, Chu Xuanzhengfa dropped to his knees.
He began kowtowing to Master Liangqiu and Liangqiu Chengfeng.
Both were confused, looking to Chu Feng for answers.
At first, Chu Feng thought Chu Xuanzhengfa was expressing gratitude for saving the Clan Leader.
But when Chu Xuanzhengfa spoke, Chu Feng realized something was wrong.
“Seniors, saving our Clan Leader is already a great kindness.”
“I shouldn’t disturb you further at this time.”
“But my daughter is gravely injured, and I have no other options. Please, Seniors, save her life.”
As Chu Xuanzhengfa spoke, he kowtowed and wept, looking as if he were on the verge of collapse.
“Senior, what happened to Lingxi?” Learning it was Chu Lingxi, Chu Feng’s face changed drastically, and he rushed forward to ask.
But Chu Xuanzhengfa didn’t answer, continuing to kowtow and plead with Master Liangqiu and Liangqiu Chengfeng to save her.
“Bring your daughter here quickly,” Master Liangqiu said.
As he spoke, Chu Feng had already rushed outside.
But upon reaching the door, he froze.
There, besides Chu Hanpeng and other key figures of the Chu Heavenly Clan, was Chu Lingxi.
But her condition was dire.
She was covered in blood, her face pale, her aura so weak it was barely there, almost gone.
Most shocking were her eyes.
Chu Lingxi’s eyes, once vibrant like twin galaxies, her most striking feature, were now covered in blood.
Where there should have been light, there were only empty sockets.
Her eyes had been gouged out!
Though the truth was unclear, seeing her like this made Chu Feng’s mind go numb, his head blank.
His heart felt pierced by countless blades, the pain unbearable.
Seeing Chu Lingxi in such a state, Chu Feng felt as if he himself were on the verge of death.
