Between heaven and earth, silence reigned.
Yet, the emotions in people’s hearts surged like towering waves.
No one had expected Chu Feng to actually gouge out Linghu Hongfei’s eyes.
Not just gouge them out, but completely destroy them.
And he did it in front of Linghu Zhishi, in front of the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s top experts.
Was Chu Feng truly challenging the authority of the Linghu Heavenly Clan?
But what gave him the right?
Even the Wuming Clan, which had ruled the Ancestral Martial Starfield for tens of thousands of years, had been defeated by the Linghu Heavenly Clan.
What gave Chu Feng the audacity to defy them?
Confusion aside, people instinctively turned their gazes toward Linghu Zhishi.
They all wanted to know how the strongest figure in the Ancestral Martial Starfield would deal with Chu Feng.
At this moment, Linghu Zhishi’s face was flushed with rage, veins bulging.
Some even thought they could hear him grinding his teeth.
There was no doubt—Linghu Zhishi had been thoroughly enraged by Chu Feng.
Because Chu Feng hadn’t just destroyed Linghu Hongfei’s eyes.
He had openly provoked Linghu Zhishi, showing utter disregard for him.
“Chu Feng, you will pay for what you’ve done,” Linghu Zhishi said to Chu Feng.
True to his status as the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s leader, Linghu Zhishi’s restraint was remarkable.
Despite being consumed by fury and murderous intent, he didn’t immediately attack Chu Feng.
*Whoosh—*
*Whoosh—*
*Whoosh—*
Suddenly, several figures appeared in front of Chu Feng, surrounding him from all directions.
They were Gu Mingyuan, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader, Chu Xuanzhengfa, and others.
They knew Chu Feng had caused a catastrophe, and Linghu Zhishi might strike at any moment.
In such a moment, they could no longer stand by, so they stepped forward.
“Clan Chief Linghu, if you want to kill Chu Feng, you’ll have to step over my corpse first,” the Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader declared loudly.
The Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader was known for his kindness and humility.
As the clan’s leader, he always had to consider the clan’s interests above all else.
In daily life, he was deferential when facing stronger individuals or forces.
But now, he was different. There wasn’t a trace of subservience in him.
Even facing someone like Linghu Zhishi, he showed no sign of backing down.
It was as if he had resolved to face death.
“No need to rush. You’ll all die today,” Linghu Zhishi said with a cold smile, then shouted, “Are my Linghu clansmen present?”
“We are here!!!”
At Linghu Zhishi’s words, whether inside or outside the warships, the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s members stood up in unison, weapons gleaming in their hands.
They looked ready to slaughter the Chu Heavenly Clan at Linghu Zhishi’s command.
“Are my Chu clansmen present?”
Unexpectedly, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader also shouted.
Even more surprising, at his call, all the Chu Heavenly Clan’s members rushed out, aligning neatly behind their leader.
Their stance suggested they were ready to fight the Linghu Heavenly Clan to the death.
And that was exactly the case.
The Chu Heavenly Clan knew today’s events wouldn’t end peacefully.
Whether Chu Feng won or lost, their clan was doomed.
So, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader had already sent most of their members away to the Ancestral Martial Dragon City, the safest place.
Those who remained had resolved to die, determined to uphold the Chu Heavenly Clan’s dignity, even in death.
“Like eggs striking a rock, this is truly like eggs striking a rock.”
“The Chu Heavenly Clan is far too overconfident.”
Seeing the Chu Heavenly Clan ready to confront the Linghu Heavenly Clan head-on, they didn’t earn respect or awe but instead drew sneers and mockery.
“As expected, your Chu Heavenly Clan was prepared to tear off all pretenses with my Linghu Heavenly Clan,” Linghu Zhishi said, not surprised. Instead, a strange smirk curled his lips.
Almost simultaneously, he made another move.
*Clap—*
*Clap—*
He clapped his hands, and behind him, a massive warship rumbled.
Then, under everyone’s gaze, the warship opened, revealing its interior clearly to all.
“What is that?!?!”
As the warship opened, people’s expressions froze.
They could clearly see tens of thousands of people inside.
But these weren’t Linghu Heavenly Clan members—they were all from the Chu Heavenly Clan.
Men, women, elders, and even infants barely born were bound by black chains.
They were prisoners, every Chu Heavenly Clan member reduced to captives.
“Linghu Zhishi, you!!!”
Seeing this, the Chu Heavenly Clan’s leader, Chu Hanpeng, Chu Xuanzhengfa, and others paled.
They recognized their clansmen, knowing these were the ones sent to seek refuge in the Ancestral Martial Dragon City.
“On the surface, you’re fearless, ready to die without hesitation.”
“But in secret, you’ve quietly sent most of your clan away.”
“Hoping the Ancestral Martial Dragon City would nurture your descendants?”
“Clan Chief Chu, you played a clever hand.”
“But did you really think my Linghu Heavenly Clan was foolish?”
“You’ve been under my watch all along,” Linghu Zhishi said, his smirk growing smugger.
Now, everyone understood…
The Chu Heavenly Clan members who left were intercepted by the Linghu Heavenly Clan en route.
Linghu Zhishi had planned from the start to exterminate the entire Chu Heavenly Clan.
He hadn’t intended to spare even the children.
Realizing the truth, people’s emotions grew complex.
The Linghu Heavenly Clan’s methods were ruthless, utterly disregarding public opinion.
Everyone knew why they acted this way—because of Chu Feng.
Chu Feng was a thorn in their side, a threat they had to eliminate.
But such methods were excessively cruel. Killing Chu Feng was one thing, but wiping out the entire Chu Heavenly Clan just to get to him was too far.
Reflecting on the past, when the Wuming Clan ruled the Ancestral Martial Starfield, they were ruthless but had their limits.
They’d feared the talents of Chu Hanxian and Chu Xuanyuan, yet never directly eliminated them or considered exterminating the Chu Heavenly Clan.
