Chu Feng briefly explained things to her. Luohu is no simple figure; he is stoking conflict between the three clans while standing safely in the background to watch the show. We must take action as soon as possible.
Yuanfeng fell silent for a moment and said, "My Phoenix Clan currently has no intention of vying for hegemony over the Primordial world. It is the Dragon Clan that constantly stirs up trouble, leaving us quite helpless."
"Senior Yuanfeng, I will head to the Dragon Clan territory to explain the situation to them and see if I can mediate the relations between your two clans."
Yuanfeng nodded lightly without saying more.
After the banquet concluded, Yuanfeng produced a short blade. The blade was pitch-black, and its material was impossible to discern.
"This is a spiritual treasure I happened to obtain. It can sever malevolent qi, and I give it to you."
Chu Feng started. This is far too precious; I shouldn't accept it.
"You informed us of this news, so a trifle like this is nothing."
Chu Feng hesitated for a moment, yet still took the blade and offered his thanks.
"Thank you for the hospitality." Chu Feng cupped his fists in farewell.
Yuanfeng let out an acknowledgement. "Be careful on the road. If you encounter danger, you may transmit a message to us."
Chu Feng said no more, nodded lightly, turned, and left.
A Phoenix Clan elder watched his departing figure, her brows locked tightly together as she asked in a low voice, "Matriarch, this person's origins are unknown and his actions are bizarre. Can what he said be trusted?"
Yuanfeng chuckled softly and shook her head slightly. "I do not believe it at all."
"Since you don't believe him, why invite him to be a guest and even bestow a spiritual treasure upon him?" the elder asked, uncomprehending.
"Since he came to our Phoenix Clan, it shows he is confident he can leave unscathed. His origins are mysterious, and my gift of a spiritual treasure is merely to forge a good affinity with him. In the future, when he attains the Dao to become a Hunyuan Golden Immortal, perhaps he can lend our Phoenix Clan a hand or two."
Yuanfeng thought for a moment and slowly spoke: "As for those things he mentioned, we must still guard against them. Go and verify them."
"Understood!"
The Phoenix Clan elder accepted the command and departed.
Yuanfeng gazed in the direction of Chu Feng's departure, frowning slightly. The Law of Yang bears a striking resemblance to the Law of Fire of my Phoenix Clan. What is his background, and why can I divine nothing of it?
Yuanfeng pondered for a moment without finding the slightest clue, then ceased dwelling on it.
After leaving the Phoenix Clan territory, Chu Feng stepped into a desolate expanse of mountains and forests. The spiritual Qi was thin, Demonic Energy pervaded the air, and the occasional roar of a beast echoed through the valleys, sending a chill down one's spine.
Suddenly, a roar erupted from the brush ahead. Following closely, a black shadow lunged fiercely forward, its eyes gleaming with a scarlet light, fangs bared, and claw tips sharp as blades.
"Hmph."
Chu Feng let out a cold snort, his pace unbreaking. With a wave of his right hand, before the ferocious beast could even draw close, it was cleaved in twain, blood splashing across the ground.
He then walked over to the carcass of the beast, stripped its hide, extracted its inner core, strung up pieces of meat on tree branches, and set them over a fire to roast slowly.
Before long, a rich fragrance wafted through the air. Chu Feng swallowed his saliva and praised, "Not bad. Primordial ferocious beasts are simply a supreme tonic."
As night fell, Chu Feng ate the roast meat while regulating his breath.
Early the next morning, Chu Feng continued on his journey. Along the way, he encountered several ferocious beast attacks, all of which he casually dispatched.
When Chu Feng stepped into the Dragon Clan territory, the winds and clouds in the heavens and earth instantly shifted color, and wave after wave of divine sense converged from all directions.
"Who dares trespass into our Dragon Clan territory?"
"I have come here not to provoke, but to inform Ancestral Dragon of certain matters." Chu Feng's voice pierced through heavy layers of space, falling into the ears of the Dragon Clan elders.
Before his voice faded, the sky abruptly split open with a fissure. A massive figure descended slowly from a sea of clouds—none other than one of the Dragon Clan elders, Long Yuan.
"Audacious!"
Long Yuan cast a cold glare at Chu Feng and bellowed angrily, "You person of unknown origins, trespassing into our Dragon Clan holy land? And you have the audacity to demand an audience with Ancestral Dragon? Could it be you feel you've lived too long?"
Chu Feng did not retreat, instead stepping forward. "I am not here to provoke. I am here to inform Ancestral Dragon that the calamity is imminent, and Luohu is secretly plotting behind the scenes, intending to use the power of the calamity to attain the Hunyuan Dao."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire area fell silent.
"Nonsense!"
Another Dragon Clan elder let out a cold snort, dragon qi surging around her entire body. "My Dragon Clan is mighty. A mere Luohu—how would he dare make a move against our Dragon Clan?"
Chu Feng grew perplexed. What is the deal with the Dragon Clan?
Do these dragons truly believe they are invincible?
After pondering for a moment, Chu Feng decided to produce the spiritual treasure bestowed by Yuanfeng to prove his identity.
"I have just come from the Phoenix Clan territory. This is an item personally conferred by Yuanfeng. Surely you believe me now."
"You..." Long Yuan's expression shifted slightly.
"I see you for a Phoenix Clan spy, come to our Dragon Clan to stir up trouble!"
A female clad in purple-gold robes with a stern visage spoke coldly.
She was Long Yao, one of the Dragon Clan elders, and held considerable sway within the internal ranks of the Dragon Clan.
The moment her voice fell, the surrounding elders furrowed their brows in unison. Their divine senses wove together into a net, firmly locking Chu Feng in place.
Chu Feng's brows furrowed slightly as his gaze shifted to Long Yao. "On what grounds do you make this assertion, Your Excellency? I am neither a member of the Phoenix Clan nor acting under their behest. I came today to deliver news to Ancestral Dragon—how can you permit yourself such baseless slander?"
Long Yao sneered, "Hmph! You carry the aura of a Phoenix Clan spiritual treasure, and you presume to meddle in Dragon Clan affairs. If you aren't a spy, could you perhaps be an honored guest?"
"Everything I say is backed by evidence. If you do not believe me, you may go to the Phoenix Clan and inquire."
At these words, an uproar immediately broke out all around.
Long Yuan's gaze grew contemplative. Her dragon eyes rolled, and she spoke first, breaking the stillness, "This matter is of great consequence. Perhaps we should simply bring him to see the Matriarch?"
Long Yao refused to let the matter rest, growing all the more furious instead. "Utter nonsense! He clearly knows our two clans are at odds. If we let him leave today, I fear the entire Dragon Clan will be buried with him in the future!"
As her words fell, she abruptly raised her hand. A chain forged of golden dragon qi lashed directly toward Chu Feng, intending to capture him on the spot!
A cold glint flashed in Chu Feng's eyes. He stamped his foot, dodging the dragon qi chain. "If you stubbornly refuse to believe me, I have nothing more to say."
Chu Feng no longer wished to waste breath on them either. Since the other party refused to appreciate his good intentions, he had no need to debase himself.
Seeing Chu Feng dodge, Long Yao flew into an immediate rage. "Cease your babbling!"
"Men, seize this fellow, throw him into the Dragon Prison, and deal with him only after his identity has been verified!"
At her command, a dozen-odd Dragon Clan guards swarmed aggressively toward Chu Feng.
"Oh no!"
Chu Feng's heart gave a jolt. Over a dozen Grand Unity Golden Immortals, plus two mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortals.
Though he was currently a Thirty-Sixth Grade Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he could not withstand a collective beating from so many powerhouses.
During the era of the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, the Great Dao had receded while the Heavenly Dao was just emerging. All living beings cultivated the power of the Laws.
It could be said that Grand Unity Golden Immortals ran amok everywhere. While this time period had not yet reached the point where Quasi-Saints walked like common dirt, Hunyuan Golden Immortals did exist, and they were vastly more powerful than Quasi-Saints.
"Capture him, interrogate him under torture, and then decide what to do!" Long Yao ordered.
"Hmph, you forced my hand!"
Chu Feng grew angry. He had not expected these dragons of the Dragon Clan to be so unappreciative.
"Hmph, a mere Grand Unity Golden Immortal, yet you dare utter such wild boasts?" A mocking curl touched the corner of Long Yao's mouth.
Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal Trial Card, activate! Chu Feng thought, instantly invoking the Hunyuan Golden Immortal trial card.
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