Chu Feng spent a full hour before he managed to restrain the poison within the soul of the Blood-devouring Hall Master’s grandson.
An hour wasn’t long, but when Chu Feng stood up, he barely had the strength to do so. Only after resting for a while could he manage to stand shakily.
At this moment, Chu Feng was utterly exhausted, a consequence of the immense effort required to bind the poison.
Such a massive expenditure had taken its toll.
Yet, after expending so much energy to help restrain the poison in the Blood-devouring Hall Master’s grandson, Chu Feng said nothing. He simply stood and walked towards the exit.
Watching Chu Feng’s frail figure, the Blood-devouring Hall Master’s eyes were filled with complex emotions.
From his contorted expression, it was clear he was grappling with a difficult decision.
But just as Chu Feng was about to step through the barrier gate, the Blood-devouring Hall Master spoke.
“Chu Feng, beware of the Nameless Clan.”
“The Nameless Clan?”
Hearing this, Chu Feng halted, turning his head to ask the Blood-devouring Hall Master.
“So, the ones who want to kill me are from the Nameless Clan?”
The Blood-devouring Hall Master lowered his head, offering no reply.
Yet his silence was as good as confirmation of Chu Feng’s guess.
The Nameless Clan had long seen Chu Xuanyuan and Chu Hanxian as threats, forcing Chu Feng’s grandfather and father to leave.
So, it wasn’t surprising to Chu Feng that the Nameless Clan viewed him as a threat too.
“If it’s the Nameless Clan, there’s little to fear.”
“Because the Nameless Clan has already vanished from the Ancestral Martial Starfield,” Chu Feng said.
“Vanished? Did the Linghu Heavenly Clan declare war on them?” the Blood-devouring Hall Master asked.
“It’s already over,” Chu Feng replied.
The Blood-devouring Hall Master’s brows furrowed. From Chu Feng’s words, he could tell the Linghu Heavenly Clan had won.
But this news brought no joy to his face, only a flicker of worry in his eyes. He looked at Chu Feng again, “Chu Feng, the Nameless Clan isn’t as simple as you think.”
Chu Feng’s gaze sharpened, and he asked, “How so?”
“I don’t know the specifics, but the Nameless Clan is far more than it appears,” the Blood-devouring Hall Master said.
Chu Feng realised then that the Nameless Clan might indeed be as the Hall Master suggested, more complex than imagined.
This made sense, after all, without some real power, they couldn’t have ruled the Ancestral Martial Starfield for so long.
The Hall Master’s warning implied that the Nameless Clan might stage a comeback.
Undoubtedly, if they did, the greatest threat would be to the Chu Heavenly Clan.
After all, the current rulers of the Ancestral Martial Starfield weren’t the Linghu Heavenly Clan, but the Chu Heavenly Clan.
This gave Chu Feng a sense of urgency, he needed to grow stronger quickly, or he wouldn’t be able to protect his clan.
“No matter, what comes will come.”
But soon, a relieved smile curved Chu Feng’s lips.
Though he felt the looming threat, he wasn’t overly pressured.
He had confidence that even if the Nameless Clan returned, he could handle it.
With that, Chu Feng stepped out.
To his surprise, waiting outside were not only Chu Xuanzhengfa, Master Liangqiu, and Gu Mingyuan.
There were three more figures.
One was Chu Lingxi, who had earlier fled blushing.
Another was the Chu Heavenly Clan’s Clan Chief, who had been entertaining guests.
The last wasn’t from the Chu Heavenly Clan.
It was a little girl…
She looked eight or nine, with delicate features hinting that she’d grow into a stunning beauty.
But this adorable girl had snow-white hair.
“Sister.”
Seeing her, Chu Feng was both shocked and delighted.
He rushed to her side.
How could he not recognise her? This was Bai Liluo.
But wasn’t Bai Liluo supposed to be inside the Black-haired Spectre, with the Tantai Heavenly Clan?
Why was she here?
Regardless, seeing Bai Liluo safe eased Chu Feng’s mind.
It was good news, proof that Bai Liluo was no longer in danger.
“Wow, brother, your cultivation’s progressed fast, already a Fifth Rank Exalted,” Bai Liluo said, her delicate face beaming with a warm smile.
After all, she was unfamiliar with the others from the Chu Heavenly Clan, she’d come here for Chu Feng.
“Sister, how are you suddenly fine? Did you merge with the Black-haired Spectre?”
Chu Feng asked.
At his words, Gu Mingyuan and the others nearby stirred.
The Black-haired Spectre was a name they’d all heard, and in their minds, it was no benevolent entity.
“No way it’s that easy. Your sister’s lucky just to be standing here alive.”
Bai Liluo spread her hands with a sweet, slightly helpless smile.
“So, you failed?” Chu Feng asked.
“Sort of,” Bai Liluo replied.
“Then… where’s the Black-haired Spectre now?” Chu Feng asked.
He knew the Black-haired Spectre wasn’t benign, its presence in the Ancestral Martial Starfield was a potential threat.
“I don’t know where it went, but before it left, it did something big,” Bai Liluo said.
“Something big?” Chu Feng’s heart tightened, “What?”
“It massacred the entire Tantai Heavenly Clan,” Bai Liluo said.
“What?”
“Massacred the Tantai Heavenly Clan?”
Not just Chu Feng, but everyone present was stunned.
