The Dragon Vein Source Stone was now visible to the naked eye.
It was a stone radiating golden light.
Though it looked crafted from gold, it wasn’t made of gold. Its texture far surpassed that of mere metal.
Especially striking was the dragon-shaped symbol etched on its surface, highlighting its extraordinary quality.
Though Chu Feng had never seen a Dragon Vein Source Stone before, he was certain that this, right before him, was the legendary treasure.
However, despite being so close, the Dragon Vein Source Stone was not within easy reach.
The reason was that it was encased in a layer of ice.
Through the ice, the stone was visible.
But the ice itself prevented anyone from taking it.
This ice was part of a protective formation.
The formation was incredibly robust.
Though the ice showed no signs of combat damage, the surrounding world energy and ripples of martial power told Chu Feng that someone had already tried to break it with force.
Undoubtedly, those attempts had failed.
At this moment, twenty-three people were gathered here.
Five were invited spiritists, all Dragon-Mark Saint-cloak World Spiritists. The formations they had already set up showed their formidable strength.
The rest were members of various factions abandoned by the Long Clan, none of them weak.
Some even exuded the aura of Sixth-grade Supremes.
They had realized that the ice sealing the Dragon Vein Source Stone couldn’t be broken by force, only by spirit techniques.
So, no one attacked further, instead waiting for something.
Notably, one person among them sparked killing intent in Chu Feng: Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable.
Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable had long been at odds with the Secret Cave Saints.
During the Tomb of the Demon-Slaying Emperor and at All-Heaven Sect, he had clashed with Chu Feng.
In both instances, he had nearly killed Chu Feng.
Moreover, Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable was extremely cunning.
At All-Heaven Sect, Zhao Hong had suffered cruel torment at his hands but later awakened her bloodline power, achieving a breakthrough.
After her breakthrough, Zhao Hong killed all enemies present.
Yet Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable, who had tortured her, had fled early.
Learning of his escape, Chu Feng swore to find him and ensure he faced justice.
Unexpectedly, they met here today.
And things were different now.
If Chu Feng had once been wary of Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable, he no longer feared him.
“Everyone, if we want to break this formation, we must work together. First, we need to fully activate the protective formation’s true power. Only then can we break it. But remember, we must be united and free of greed, or this formation will be extremely dangerous,” Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable said.
The crowd nodded, showing no dissent.
It was as if he had become their leader.
This was because they had already set up a counter-formation to tackle the ice seal, primarily designed by Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable.
His powerful spirit techniques had won their respect.
Naturally, they were willing to follow his lead.
Of course, this obedience was temporary.
After all, none present were ordinary.
Their current cooperation was merely to use Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable’s skills.
Once they decided, they prepared to work together to break the ice sealing the Dragon Vein Source Stone.
But at that moment, a voice disrupted their plan.
“Friends, as they say, those who see should share. Since you’re breaking the formation, how about including me?”
It was Chu Feng.
As he spoke, he stepped from the shadows into the open.
But Chu Feng had already altered his appearance.
No longer looking like a young man, he now resembled an elder, wearing a spiritist robe shimmering with golden light.
Seeing the robe, everyone knew he was a Dragon-Mark Saint-cloak World Spiritist.
“Master, are you willing to lend us a hand?” someone asked immediately.
All twenty-three, including Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable, welcomed him warmly.
This was because they lacked enough spiritists, and they needed someone like Chu Feng to help.
“I’m not interested in the Dragon Vein Source Stone. If we succeed, just give me some benefits,” Chu Feng said.
“No problem. We won’t let you work for nothing,” the experts from various factions agreed.
After all, there was only one Dragon Vein Source Stone.
Even if they broke the formation, it wouldn’t be enough to share.
If someone didn’t want the stone and sought other rewards, it meant one less competitor, which they were happy to accept.
“Then let’s begin,” Chu Feng said, joining them.
However, he had noticed something.
Though they appeared united and polite, each harbored their own schemes.
It was inevitable. There was only one Dragon Vein Source Stone, and everyone likely wanted it.
Their current unity was just to pool their strength to break the formation.
If they succeeded and obtained the stone, a fight was unavoidable.
Honestly, there were many experts here.
Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable’s strength was among the weakest, with many surpassing Chu Feng.
There was even a Sixth-grade Supreme present.
Logically, facing such opponents would be daunting.
But Chu Feng wasn’t afraid.
In raw strength, he wasn’t their match.
But with formation techniques, he held the advantage.
This was why he didn’t stay hidden to reap the benefits later but chose to reveal himself and join them.
Only by integrating into the formation could he harness its power, gain the upper hand, and secure an advantage.
Only then could he become the ultimate victor.
After all, Chu Feng’s goal wasn’t just to deal with Blood Mist Heavenly Venerable.
His ultimate aim was to seize the Dragon Vein Source Stone.
