Although this city served as Lu Wantong’s means of encirclement, he had not blockaded it openly. Even the guards stationed here remained concealed in the shadows.
On the surface, those manning the gates were still members of the Wanzhou Ancient Clan. The place appeared just like territory belonging to the Wanzhou Ancient Clan.
When Chu Feng and Gu Yang entered together, no one obstructed them.
After entering the city, Gu Yang continued to lead the way for Chu Feng, eventually stopping before a residence deep within the city.
“Young friend Chu Feng, Lingxi and Mingyuan are inside this palace.”
“I shall not accompany you further.”
After saying this to Chu Feng, Gu Yang turned and departed.
As for Chu Feng, he could see the situation inside through the palace walls.
Though he did not spot Chu Lingxi, he did indeed see Gu Mingyuan within the courtyard palace. After confirming that Gu Yang had not deceived him, Chu Feng did not stop Gu Yang from leaving.
However, Chu Feng noticed something odd about Gu Yang’s expression as he left, and the direction he took was towards the city gate.
Chu Feng sensed something amiss with Gu Yang, yet he still did not intervene. He was unafraid of whatever tricks Gu Yang might play.
In fact, Chu Feng had already guessed what the man intended to do.
And what he planned to do actually suited Chu Feng’s wishes perfectly.
Thus, Chu Feng paid Gu Yang no further mind and walked directly into the courtyard.
“Senior Gu.”
Before approaching the palace doors, Chu Feng called out.
Though the palace was constructed from boundary power, it lacked any isolating effect, so Chu Feng knew Gu Mingyuan could hear him clearly.
“Chu Feng?”
“It really is you. I never imagined we would meet here.”
As expected, upon hearing Chu Feng’s voice, Gu Mingyuan immediately burst through the doors. Seeing that it truly was Chu Feng, she became overjoyed.
If not for considerations of status, given how delighted Gu Mingyuan appeared, she might have embraced Chu Feng.
After all, Gu Mingyuan was genuinely fond of this junior.
“Chu Feng, you have become truly remarkable now. I heard you even defeated Wuming Doutian. Your Chu Heavenly Clan is now the undisputed overlord of the Ancestral Martial Starfield. No one dares defy you.”
“And all of this is thanks to you, lad.”
Gu Mingyuan said.
“Heh heh, that is only because I relied on your guidance, senior.”
Chu Feng replied with a smile.
“You cheeky boy, your mouth is certainly sweet.”
“But truthfully, your rate of progress is far too rapid. I reckon even your father cannot compare to you now.”
Gu Mingyuan said.
“Senior, please do not praise me so.”
“How could I possibly compare to my father? I still need to work harder.”
Chu Feng spoke these words without false modesty. In his heart, his father was extraordinarily powerful. Though he did not know his father’s exact cultivation, he understood that the gap between himself and his father was immense.
“Enough, stop being modest. At the very least, your current achievements have already surpassed your father’s.”
“By the way, you did not come here just to spectate, did you? You are here to participate in the strongest junior competition, right?”
Gu Mingyuan asked.
“You are correct, senior. I did indeed come for the strongest junior competition. I happened to encounter Gu Yang, learned that you were here, and so came to pay a visit.”
Chu Feng said.
“Gu Yang?”
“It was Gu Yang who brought you here?”
“What scheme is he plotting now?”
Upon hearing the name Gu Yang, Gu Mingyuan’s expression shifted slightly.
From the change in Gu Mingyuan’s face, Chu Feng could sense her strong dislike for Gu Yang.
“That Gu Yang sought me out with the original intent of having me persuade Lingxi.”
Chu Feng said.
“He told you about Lingxi’s situation?”
Gu Mingyuan asked.
“Yes, he has already informed me. He said that after you arrived here, you chanced upon a man named Lu Wantong, and this Lu Wantong took a fancy to Lingxi, insisting on marrying her.”
Chu Feng said.
“Chanced upon?”
“How could it be a chance encounter?”
“This Gu Yang. How did I never realise before that he could be so despicable?”
After hearing Chu Feng’s words, Gu Mingyuan gnashed her teeth in fury.
Seeing Gu Mingyuan’s reaction, Chu Feng realised that what Gu Yang had said might not be the truth, so he quickly said,
“Senior, please do not be angry yet. Tell me exactly what happened.”
…
Meanwhile, Gu Yang had already left the city.
After exiting, he immediately located Lu Wantong’s subordinates hidden in the shadows. After exchanging a few words, he flew off into the distance together with those responsible for guarding the area.
Judging by their hurried departure, they were in quite a rush.
What Lu Wantong did not know was that although members of the Wanzhou Ancient Clan had not witnessed these actions, another group had.
This group consisted of Long Xiaoxiao and the other genius juniors from the four colossal powers.
Though Long Xiaoxiao and the genius juniors had agreed to Chu Feng not to follow, in reality they had trailed him secretly.
Not only had they followed, but they had also overheard every word of the earlier conversation between Chu Feng and Gu Yang.
“This old fellow Gu Yang is probably rushing off to tip off that Lu Wantong.”
Yu Hong said, gazing in the direction Gu Yang had gone.
“Tip him off? I will slaughter him right now.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Yin prepared to act, intending to kill Gu Yang.
However, just as he moved, a pressure restrained him.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, why are you stopping me?”
Yu Yin looked at Long Xiaoxiao in confusion.
It was Long Xiaoxiao who had used her pressure to halt Yu Yin’s advance.
Compared to the others, Long Xiaoxiao’s relationship with Chu Feng was genuinely close.
Logically, upon encountering a despicable person like Gu Yang who wronged Chu Feng, Long Xiaoxiao should be angrier than anyone and more eager than anyone to eliminate him.
Thus, he could not understand why she would block him.
“Have any of you heard of this Lu Wantong?”
Instead of answering Yu Yin directly, Long Xiaoxiao asked the group.
“I know of him. Although he is a Dragon Mark Saint-cloak World Spiritist, his boundary techniques are actually mediocre. He has only mastered the first stage of Dragon Transformation.”
“But he is fortunate. By a stroke of luck, he obtained a treasure capable of prophecy, and his prophecy techniques are indeed impressive.”
“He is considered one of the best prophecy experts in the Holy Light Galaxy, second only to the Insightful Heaven Master.”
“This man is greedy for wealth and lustful, with no moral bottom line. For profit, he will cooperate with anyone.”
“So what Gu Yang said is actually true. Lu Wantong’s connections are indeed vast. Many forces have business ties with him.”
“Because of these interests, those forces are willing to act on Lu Wantong’s behalf, even committing numerous evil deeds.”
“This Lu Wantong has indeed ruined the lives of many young women.”
Fu Feiyue from the Cloudsky Immortal Sect said to Long Xiaoxiao.
“Then do you think we fear this Lu Wantong?”
Long Xiaoxiao gazed at the group.
“Fear him? He is nothing.”
“Let alone him, even the forces he knows mean nothing in the eyes of my Yu Heavenly Clan.”
Yu Hong said.
“The forces Lu Wantong knows are merely from some mid-level starfields. In the eyes of my All Demon Saint Palace, how are they different from ants?”
Kui Wudi and Bao Yue curled their lips, their words dripping with disdain.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, if you have a plan, please speak plainly.”
Fu Feiyue asked.
“Chu Feng once saved our lives. More precisely, he saved the lives of my Dragon Clan, as well as your Cloudsky Immortal Sect, Yu Heavenly Clan, and All Demon Saint Palace.”
“Must this debt of gratitude be repaid?”
Long Xiaoxiao asked.
“Of course it must.”
The geniuses replied in unison.
“Then is this not the perfect opportunity?”
“This Lu Wantong believes his connections are vast and acts recklessly. Now he has actually dared to bully my Young Master En.”
“Does my Young Master En have no connections of his own?”
Long Xiaoxiao said.
“Princess Xiaoxiao, I understand your meaning.”
“I shall return to my clan at once and report this matter to the clan chief.”
Yu Hong said.
“Let us go. There is no time to delay. We depart now.”
Having grasped Long Xiaoxiao’s intent, the juniors reached immediate agreement and set off at once.
The other geniuses left directly, but before departing, Long Xiaoxiao turned to the juniors from the Ancestral Martial Starfield, such as Long Ning.
“Long Ning, Kong Ci, wait here. We will return shortly.”
After giving these instructions to Long Ning and Kong Ci, Long Xiaoxiao soared into the sky.
Though the others refrained from troubling Long Ning and Kong Ci out of respect for Chu Feng, in truth they looked down on these juniors from the Ancestral Martial Starfield.
Only Long Xiaoxiao seemed to accept them wholeheartedly.
