“Then… can we still cultivate inside the Daylight Star River now?”
Yin Daifen asked.
“Cultivate? An ancient race that powerful has been slaughtered in there, and you still want to go cultivate?”
“If you’re not afraid of dying, go ahead. This old man won’t stop you.”
The Grand Elder of the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect snapped, clearly irritated by her ignorance.
“Miss Yin, we have probably just escaped death.”
“Remember one thing: as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.”
“There are plenty of places to cultivate, but we must never return to somewhere this dangerous.”
The Patriarch of the Dragon Clan also advised Yin Daifen.
At the same time, everyone else agreed that they could not go back to the Daylight Star River.
Although they felt reluctant after coming all this way for nothing, they had no choice but to accept it.
“Little Friend Chu Feng, in a few days it will be time for the Strongest Junior Competition. You’ll be taking part, won’t you?”
Suddenly, the Master of the Myriad Demons Sacred Palace turned to Chu Feng.
“The Strongest Junior Competition? What’s that?”
Chu Feng asked.
“You actually don’t know about the Strongest Junior Competition?”
Everyone looked astonished, as if it were unthinkable that Chu Feng was unaware of it.
“Could someone please explain it to me?”
Chu Feng asked curiously.
After everyone’s explanations, Chu Feng finally understood what this so-called Strongest Junior Competition was about.
It was an event organised by the overlord of the Sacred Light Galactic River, the Sacred Light Clan.
The venue would be within the Sacred Light Star Domain.
The Sacred Light Clan was holding this competition to nurture the juniors of the Sacred Light Galactic River.
This would be the very first one, held in the coming days.
They also planned to host it every three years thereafter.
Any junior from the Sacred Light Galactic River could participate.
Rumour had it that the top one hundred would all receive rewards.
The top ten would receive especially generous prizes.
The reward for first place had already been announced: Sacred Light Bloodline Water, an extremely precious cultivation resource even within the Sacred Light Clan.
It was said that this Sacred Light Bloodline Water was refined over many years using an ancient inherited treasure of the Sacred Light Clan. It offered little benefit to the older generation, but it was tremendously helpful for juniors.
“With such a great opportunity, it looks like we’ll all meet again soon.”
Chu Feng smiled as he looked at Long Xiaoxiao and the others.
Long Xiaoxiao, Yin Daifen, Yu Hong, Yu Yin, and the rest were currently the most outstanding juniors in the Sacred Light Galactic River. An event like this was practically tailor-made for them, so of course they would participate.
Moreover, even setting the rewards aside, this was a chance to make a name for themselves.
Take Yu Hong, Yu Yin, and Long Xiaoxiao, for example. Their strength was extraordinary, yet their fame was still limited.
If they achieved good results in this junior competition, they would instantly become famous throughout the realm.
“First place is undoubtedly Little Brother Chu Feng’s. That’s beyond question.”
“Still, I’ll go join the fun.”
Fu Feiyue of the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect said with a laugh.
This fellow had once looked down on Chu Feng immensely, yet now he was calling him “brother” as if they were close friends.
His face was all smiles, but when he looked at Chu Feng, fear that he could not fully conceal flickered in his eyes.
He was trying hard to get closer to Chu Feng, yet he was also genuinely terrified of him.
Not only because of Chu Feng’s strength, but also because of his unfathomable background.
“Young Hero Chu Feng, this old man has something to say, though I’m not sure if I should.”
Suddenly, Elder Gongsun of the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect spoke up.
“Senior, please speak freely.”
Chu Feng replied.
“After everything we’ve been through, we are practically allies now.”
“So I’ll be direct.”
“The Sacred Light Clan is hosting this grand event to nurture juniors.”
“But as the overlords of the Sacred Light Galactic River, will they truly tolerate a junior surpassing the geniuses of their own clan?”
“Young Hero Chu Feng, if you reveal your full strength, who knows what attitude the Sacred Light Clan will take.”
“If they truly cherish talent, that would be wonderful. But if they see you as a threat, things could become dangerous.”
Elder Gongsun voiced his concern.
“Hahaha…”
As soon as he finished, the Master of the Myriad Demons Sacred Palace burst into laughter.
“My dear elder, your worry is completely unnecessary.”
“Within our Sacred Light Galactic River, the Sacred Light Clan naturally rules supreme.”
“But Little Friend Chu Feng is no ordinary person either. Not to mention the little princess of the Nine Souls Sacred Clan, didn’t you yourself say that Young Hero Chu Feng has close ties with Immortal Aunt Daohai?”
“If the Sacred Light Clan learned of these connections, they’d probably be desperate to befriend him. How would they dare harm him?”
The Master of the Myriad Demons Sacred Palace declared.
Though his words were arrogant, no one refuted them. They all felt that, with Chu Feng’s background, even the Sacred Light Clan would not dare touch him.
Chu Feng merely smiled at this.
He never counted on Xian Miaomiao to help him, nor would he feel comfortable asking.
As for Immortal Aunt Daohai, their relationship was one of mutual aid. She would never become enemies with the Sacred Light Clan for his sake.
“Alright everyone, this place is still unsafe. Let’s talk on the way.”
The Patriarch of the Dragon Clan said.
“Esteemed seniors, I shall take my leave here.”
Chu Feng said.
“Little Friend Chu Feng, won’t you return with us?”
The Patriarch of the Dragon Clan asked with clear concern.
His attitude towards Chu Feng had undergone a complete transformation.
Back then, he had not wanted Chu Feng to get too close to Long Xiaoxiao.
Now, he almost wished Chu Feng would immediately become engaged to his daughter.
In his view, within the entire Sacred Light Galactic River, only Chu Feng was truly worthy of her. Even the geniuses of the Sacred Light Clan paled in comparison.
And clearly, Chu Feng was the better choice.
“I have a friend in the Nine Souls Galactic River. I need to go see him.”
Chu Feng said.
“Little Benefactor, let me come with you.”
Long Xiaoxiao offered.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, this friend has a rather eccentric personality. I can only meet him alone.”
Constraint Feng explained.
“Then I’ll wait for you somewhere nearby. Once you’ve seen him, we can return to the Sacred Light Galactic River together.”
Long Xiaoxiao said.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, that really won’t work.”
Chu Feng insisted.
“Xiaoxiao, don’t make trouble for Little Friend Chu Feng.”
Seeing this, the Patriarch of the Dragon Clan also spoke up to dissuade her.
At that, Long Xiaoxiao said nothing more. She did not look upset, but obediently told Chu Feng she would wait for him in the Sacred Light Galactic River.
Afterwards, the group parted ways. The Patriarch of the Dragon Clan and the other great figures of the Sacred Light Galactic River truly set off on the journey home.
But Chu Feng did not go to meet any friend.
He had no friend waiting in the Nine Souls Galactic River.
Chu Feng was simply too eager to break through and rapidly increase his strength.
Therefore, he had no intention of giving up the chance to cultivate in the Daylight Star River.
He knew, however, that if he told the others he was going back in, Long Xiaoxiao would insist on accompanying him.
If nothing happened, that would be fine. But if real danger lurked inside, wouldn’t he be dragging her to her death?
That was why Chu Feng lied, claiming he had to meet a friend.
After parting with everyone, he returned alone to the location of the Daylight Star River.
