Though the rainbow light was extraordinary, no one had fully grasped its nature. For now, only Chu Feng and Yin Zhuanghong were chasing it.
But the light was too fast. Just as Chu Feng and Yin Zhuanghong were about to catch up, it swerved, bypassing them and heading straight for Fan Wei.
This time, the light moved several times faster, too quick for even Chu Feng to follow. Fan Wei barely had time to react before it struck him.
Yet, Fan Wei, hit by the light, was neither injured nor knocked back. Instead, his body began to glow with the same rainbow light, and he floated off the ground.
It was as if Fan Wei had been imbued with divine power.
This drew the attention of all the younger generation present. Upon closer inspection, they discovered the reason.
In Fan Wei’s hand was a key, ancient bronze in colour, radiating the very rainbow light.
“Wow, it’s actually a treasure?”
Exclamations filled the air, but greedy gazes fixed on the key.
Everyone knew only one person could meet Master Yuan Shu.
And there was only one key, leading them to believe it was likely the key to meeting Master Yuan Shu.
Though the rainbow light was powerful, it soon faded. As it dissipated, Fan Wei, who had been floating, landed back on the ground.
Everything returned to normal.
“Give it to me.”
The moment Fan Wei landed, a large hand reached out toward him—it was Li Xiao.
“Brother Li Xiao, what’s this about?” Fan Wei asked, visibly confused.
“I said give it to me. Don’t make me repeat myself.”
Li Xiao’s brows furrowed, his voice turning harsh.
Fan Wei’s face showed fear, unsure of what to do.
But at that moment, a figure stepped in front of him—Chu Feng.
“Get lost,” Chu Feng said to Li Xiao.
His words shocked not only Fan Wei but all the younger generation present.
In their eyes, if Fan Wei hadn’t intervened earlier, Li Xiao would have already beaten this “Xiu Luo” guy to a pulp.
Logically, someone like Chu Feng should avoid Li Xiao.
Yet not only did he not hide, he dared to speak to Li Xiao like this. Wasn’t that asking for death?
“You’re really asking for it.”
Li Xiao, furious, didn’t hesitate. As his pressure swept out, he swung his fist with a gust of wind, aiming not for Chu Feng’s face but his dantian.
This wasn’t just about teaching Chu Feng a lesson—he meant to cripple him.
Bang—
A scream rang out, and a figure flew backward. But it wasn’t Chu Feng—it was Li Xiao.
The scene was shocking enough, but a closer look left everyone even more horrified.
Li Xiao lay slumped in a corner. Though his body showed no external wounds, his face was deathly pale. Blood gushed from his mouth, and streams of it poured from his nose, eyes, and ears.
They could also hear the sound of cracking bones—every bone in Li Xiao’s body was shattered to pieces. This wasn’t just physical damage; it was damage to his soul, or he wouldn’t be in such agony.
Though they couldn’t sense Chu Feng’s cultivation level, his strike was undeniably heavy.
“I was the one giving you face.”
At that moment, a cold voice rang out.
It was Chu Feng, speaking to Li Xiao.
All eyes turned to Chu Feng.
Looking at him again, everyone felt a chill run through them.
Only now did they realise that this “Xiu Luo” wasn’t a coward but a ruthless killer.
“Listen up. This key chose Fan Wei on its own. That’s his luck and his fate.”
“If anyone, like Li Xiao, tries to take it by force, let me make this clear: Li Xiao’s injuries are the lightest you’ll get.” Chu Feng’s voice boomed like thunder, his gaze sharp as a blade.
Faced with such a Chu Feng, many couldn’t meet his eyes, let alone defy him.
But there are always exceptions.
“Who do you think you are, ordering us around?”
“You don’t even know who we are. Every person here comes from a prestigious background.”
“I don’t know your cultivation or your origins, but you’re not qualified to act high and mighty here.” A sharp-faced, extravagantly dressed man stepped forward.
He not only spoke arrogantly but pointed accusingly at Chu Feng.
“Oh? Then tell me, who’s your master, and what’s your name?” Chu Feng asked.
“Listen well. I’m Liang Fengxue, the young master of Snow Mountain Sword Manor. My father is a peak Venerable.” He patted his chest, brimming with pride and arrogance.
“Snow Mountain Sword Manor, Liang Fengxue, right? Come here.” Chu Feng beckoned him.
“You dare summon me like that? You’re really asking for a beating.” As Liang Fengxue spoke, he strode toward Chu Feng, his steps stirring wild winds that raged in all directions.
Liang Fengxue’s cultivation was Eighth Rank Martial Immortal, a rank higher than Li Xiao’s, no wonder he was so confident.
But with a single palm strike from Chu Feng, Liang Fengxue let out a scream and flew backward, landing beside Li Xiao.
Blood covered Liang Fengxue’s body. While Li Xiao’s bones were merely shattered, Liang Fengxue’s were broken, and his flesh was torn. He landed screaming, as if enduring torture.
“Listen carefully. I don’t care where you come from or who your masters are. Here, you’d better be polite to me, or I’ll make you suffer worse than Liang Fengxue.”
As Chu Feng pointed at Liang Fengxue, his icy gaze swept over the crowd.
The remaining younger generation, though inwardly furious, didn’t dare make a sound.
If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn’t believe these trembling, pale-faced, terrified people were the same ones who had mocked and blamed Chu Feng earlier.
This was the definition of bullying the weak and fearing the strong…
“Brother Fan Wei, let’s go. With me here, you’ll be safe.”
Chu Feng turned to Fan Wei with a completely different expression.
No longer fierce, he now smiled warmly.
“Brother Xiu Luo, thank you, but… wasn’t that a bit too harsh?” Fan Wei said nervously.
“Not harsh at all. If anyone else dares to talk nonsense, I’ll show you what harsh really is.” Chu Feng grinned.
His words made the younger generation trailing behind him tense up, their faces growing even grimmer.
Wasn’t that a direct threat aimed at them?
A blatant threat.
Yet, faced with it, they didn’t dare retort.
They now knew this guy wasn’t just bluffing—he was truly ruthless.
“You little brat, acting all high and mighty here. Once we’re out of this place, I’ll make you pay.”
Though they stayed silent on the surface, their hearts hadn’t truly submitted.
Some even cast venomous glances at Chu Feng.
