As the boundary of the Storm Dragon Battle Platform dissipated, a massive boundary gate also emerged at the peak of the mountain.
The boundary gate exerted a suction force, and the bodies of Chu Feng and the other juniors lost control, drawn towards it.
That was the exit for departure.
“Young friend, may we meet again if fate allows.”
Yet who could have imagined that, just as Chu Feng was about to leave, a vigorous and powerful voice, familiar to him, rang in his ears.
It was the voice of the ice dragon.
Chu Feng glanced at the reactions of others and confirmed that only he could hear the ice dragon’s voice.
He very much wanted to respond, but he could sense neither the ice dragon’s position nor its aura, leaving him no opportunity to reply.
“Could that senior truly exist?”
Chu Feng had long suspected that the ice dragon was a real entity, not merely formed by the formation.
Hearing its voice now only deepened that suspicion.
In fact, using real living beings to guard formations was a method employed by many, but encountering an existence as powerful as the ice dragon in such a role was a first for Chu Feng.
If the ice dragon was indeed a real living being, it indirectly proved that the Storm Mad Clan of the past was extraordinarily powerful.
At the very least, far beyond the current Saint Light Clan.
After Chu Feng and the other juniors left that world, the Storm Dragon Battle Platform reverted to its original appearance.
Looking at the Storm Dragon Battle Platform now, no one would ever imagine that it concealed an entire world within.
But people had no mind to ponder its wonders. At this moment, across the vast heavens and earth, countless gazes were almost entirely fixed on Chu Feng.
After all, it was this young man who had preserved the dignity of the Saint Light Galaxy.
Without Chu Feng, today’s scene would surely have been the black-clothed youth defeating all the juniors of the Saint Light Galaxy before departing triumphantly.
The Saint Light Galaxy would have lost all face.
“To remain so composed under such attention.”
“This lad not only possesses formidable strength, but his mindset is remarkably mature.”
“Who would have thought that our Saint Light Galaxy would produce such an outstanding junior? This is truly a wonderful event.”
Seeing Chu Feng under the focus of tens of thousands yet remaining utterly unfazed, the admiration of the older generation towards him grew ever stronger.
Swish swish swish.
Suddenly, dazzling radiance came from the distant horizon.
Looking closely, vast expanses of purple glow, like a heavenly phenomenon, were rapidly approaching with a momentum that blotted out the sky.
Only upon closer inspection did people realise it was flames emitting purple radiance.
It was Nian Tian True Qi.
Once the Nian Tian True Qi appeared, as if finding their masters, they surged into the bodies of certain people present.
However, there were differences in size among the Nian Tian True Qi.
If the Nian Tian True Qi of others resembled small insects, then those of Chu Feng, Yu Lie, Long Xiaoxiao, and a few others were like gigantic dragons.
Yet without doubt, Chu Feng’s Nian Tian True Qi was the most colossal.
Such vast and majestic Nian Tian True Qi entered Chu Feng’s body, drawing envious gazes from the crowd.
But they also knew it was what Chu Feng deserved.
After all, he was the one who had triggered a phenomenon in the Nian Tian Gambling Formation.
Many had previously doubted Chu Feng’s strength.
But now, they all acknowledged that he had earned it rightfully.
“The Nian Tian True Qi actually came on its own?”
“This is the first time I’ve seen such a thing.”
“Nian Tian Daoist truly favours young friend Chu Feng.”
“Speaking of which, where is Nian Tian Daoist?”
The crowd began discussing once more.
Normally, rewards from the Nian Tian Gambling Formation required participants to go to the activation site to claim them.
For the rewards to seek out their owners proactively was something they had never witnessed before.
People felt this was likely done to accommodate Chu Feng.
Setting that aside, Nian Tian Daoist had also been the first to stand up and strongly support Chu Feng.
All signs indicated that Chu Feng’s relationship with Nian Tian Daoist was far from ordinary.
Suddenly, the previously noisy heavens and earth grew much quieter.
A great figure was approaching Chu Feng.
It was the current strongest of the Saint Light Galaxy, the clan chief of the Saint Light Clan, Saint Light Xuanye.
“This junior Chu Feng pays respects to Lord Xuanye!!!”
Facing this great figure, Chu Feng hurriedly bowed.
“Young friend Chu Feng, there is no need for such courtesy.”
“Today, we truly have you to thank.”
“On behalf of the Saint Light Galaxy, this old man thanks young friend Chu Feng.”
An unexpected scene unfolded. A figure of Saint Light Xuanye’s stature actually bowed publicly to Chu Feng.
This was the first time they had seen Saint Light Xuanye bow to a junior.
Could Chu Feng truly be so powerful that even Saint Light Xuanye dared not slight him?
“Lord Xuanye, this junior does not dare accept.”
This scene left Chu Feng somewhat at a loss.
“Young friend Chu Feng, you absolutely deserve it. This old man’s bow is warranted.”
“Without you, the Saint Light Galaxy would have lost all face today.”
Saint Light Xuanye smiled and patted Chu Feng on the shoulder.
His gentle gaze was filled with pure appreciation.
He then conversed publicly with Chu Feng for quite some time.
That amiable manner made it clear to anyone that Saint Light Xuanye held high regard for Chu Feng.
Seeing Saint Light Xuanye’s attitude towards Chu Feng, those who had worried for him finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Afterwards, Saint Light Xuanye publicly re-announced the rankings of this first Strongest Junior Championship.
The final ranking naturally placed Chu Feng first.
The others shifted down one position accordingly.
Long Xiaoxiao dropped from first to second, Yu Lie from second to third.
Notably, Yin Buyu, originally tenth, fell to eleventh.
Following that, Chu Feng, Long Xiaoxiao, Yu Lie, and other juniors were invited by Saint Light Xuanye to visit the Saint Light Clan’s encampment in this Storm World.
Of course, major figures such as the Long Clan chief, Yun Kong Immortal Sect master, and Monstrous Demon Sacred Hall lord were also among the invited.
However, people like Long Daozhi, Gu Mingyuan, and Chu Lingxi had no such opportunity.
They became mere onlookers like everyone else, only able to watch as Chu Feng and the others boarded the Saint Light Clan’s warship.
Yet whether it was Long Daozhi or Gu Mingyuan, seeing Chu Feng walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Saint Light Xuanye onto the warship filled their faces with smiles and their eyes with pride.
They had watched Chu Feng grow up and understood best the hardships he had endured along the way.
However, after Chu Feng boarded the Saint Light Clan’s warship, the expressions of both Gu Mingyuan and Long Daozhi changed slightly. They exchanged a glance, and the unease in their eyes grew deeper.
“Did you receive a secret transmission from young friend Chu Feng?”
Long Daozhi asked Gu Mingyuan via secret transmission.
“City Master Long, you too?”
Gu Mingyuan replied in the same manner.
“I did as well.”
Long Daozhi confirmed.
Hearing this, Gu Mingyuan’s brows furrowed tightly.
The content of Chu Feng’s secret transmission to her had made her extremely uneasy.
It instructed her to take Chu Lingxi and hide, preferably leaving the Saint Light Galaxy altogether.
This made Gu Mingyuan realise that something bad was very likely about to happen.
