Lie Yan's expression shifted uncertainly. Chu Feng had earned the clan leader's favor and was a distinguished guest of the Phoenix Clan, so she would not easily offend him.
"Fine then, little friend Chu. I'll give you this favor."
Chu Feng turned to Lie Yan and cupped his hands in salute, his tone softening somewhat. "Thank you, Daoist. Princess Ao Ling is my friend. Please do not make things difficult for her again in the future—at least not while our two clans are under a truce."
Lie Yan was silent for a moment before nodding.
Chu Feng returned the salute and turned to Ao Ling. "Let's go. We'll find somewhere quiet to talk."
Ao Ling smiled gently and followed in his footsteps.
"Why are you walking so fast?" Ao Ling could not help asking.
Chu Feng turned back with a smile. "What, can't keep up?"
Ao Ling curled her lips. "I'm a princess of the Dragon Clan. How could I possibly fail to keep up?"
Then, her tone abruptly changed. "Thank you for saving me last time."
Chu Feng waved a hand to interrupt her. "It was just a small matter. Don't take it to heart."
The two walked side by side. After a moment of silence, Ao Ling suddenly looked up. "Do you think we can really change all this? Can the Dragon and Phoenix Clans truly live in peace?"
Chu Feng stopped and shook his head. "I'm not sure. We'll take it one step at a time."
Just then, a series of crisp footsteps sounded in the distance. The two turned and saw Yuanfeng slowly approaching.
Yuanfeng carefully studied them both and immediately understood that Ao Ling and Chu Feng had feelings for each other, but she did not expose it.
"No one knows whether peaceful coexistence is possible. What we need to do now is prevent others from plotting against us and making us fight until both sides are ruined," Yuanfeng said calmly.
After the three exchanged a few words, Chu Feng told the two women about the calamity. Ao Ling was greatly shocked. She put everything else aside and prepared to return to the Dragon Clan.
At Ao Ling's urging, the Dragon Clan temporarily set aside its prejudice against the Phoenix Clan and agreed to a truce.
Time passed without measure in the Primordial World, and before long, the late stage of the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity approached. The aura of calamity between heaven and earth grew ever denser.
Luohu was naturally dissatisfied to see the two clans cease fighting. As the aura of calamity became increasingly dense, she quietly laid out her schemes with the help of the great heavenly calamity.
The aura of calamity descended from the heavens, turning into invisible wisps of mist that spread throughout the world.
The aura of calamity could not only erode the minds of living beings, but was also used by Luohu as a weapon to drive a wedge between the two clans.
One day, members of the Phoenix Clan accidentally entered Dragon Clan territory and encountered an ambush arranged by Luohu's subordinates, suffering heavy losses.
They believed it was a trap laid by the Dragon Clan and, in their fury, immediately reported it to Yuanfeng.
On the other side, the Dragon Clan also received reports that their members had been slain. Ancestral Dragon flew into a rage and immediately ordered heightened vigilance.
Meanwhile, Chu Feng and Ao Ling were analyzing the situation in a secret chamber.
"This isn't a coincidence!"
Ao Ling clenched her fists.
"It seems the grand momentum of the Heavenly Dao cannot be changed..." Chu Feng subconsciously wrapped an arm around Ao Ling's waist and muttered.
Ao Ling's delicate body trembled slightly as she gazed at Chu Feng affectionately. "You must help my Dragon Clan. When the time comes, my entire dragon body will be yours."
Chu Feng sighed softly, patting her shoulder as he comforted her. "Don't worry. As long as your Dragon Clan does not fight the Phoenix Clan to the death, I will do my best to stop it."
Over the years, he had done everything he could to prevent the War of the Three Clans. Though he had reduced some losses, he had not changed anything.
Now, Chu Feng had also noticed something was wrong. The cultivators of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans were becoming increasingly battle-hungry, and their tempers were growing ever more violent.
After thinking it over, he assumed the Qilin Clan was much the same. Since he could not prevent the great calamity from occurring, he could only find ways to minimize the casualties.
At this moment, Hongjun's heart suddenly lurched as she received a message from the Heavenly Dao.
"The grand momentum cannot be changed. It seems the War of the Three Clans will begin before long."
Hongjun formed a seal with one hand. After deducing what Chu Feng had been doing recently, she sighed softly. "Alas, I hope you do not join the War of the Three Clans. Otherwise, even if the Heavenly Dao wishes to save you, it will be unable to do so."
The Heavenly Dao had sent Hongjun a message telling her that Chu Feng possessed dense Extreme Yang Power, which would help with the Primordial World's future calamities and might even benefit the Primordial World itself.
If Chu Feng had not possessed Extreme Yang Power, the Heavenly Dao would have long since acted to erase him for obstructing the calamity.
"Ling'er, though I cannot stop the calamity, I have a method that can help your Dragon Clan," Chu Feng said to Ao Ling.
"Oh? What method do you have?" Ao Ling asked in surprise, pressing herself against Chu Feng.
"Come closer."
Chu Feng told Ao Ling his idea. She did not dare delay and immediately parted from Chu Feng, returning to the Dragon Clan.
After Ao Ling left, Chu Feng headed toward where Yuanfeng was staying.
"Clan Leader Yuanfeng, I request an audience."
After meeting Yuanfeng, Chu Feng said, "The War of the Three Clans is inevitable. It is the grand momentum of the Heavenly Dao. However, we must prepare early and reduce our losses."
Afterward, Chu Feng spoke at length with Yuanfeng and told her his plan.
At the same time, Chu Feng received a message from Hongjun.
"The War of the Three Clans is inevitable. Remember not to involve yourself in it, lest the aura of calamity interfere with you. Return to my Dao field at once, and I can keep you safe."
After receiving Hongjun's message, Chu Feng immediately understood. He said to Yuanfeng, "Senior Yuanfeng, let us proceed according to the plan. I have other matters to attend to and will be leaving."
"Mm, very well."
Yuanfeng nodded slightly. As she watched Chu Feng's receding figure, the smile on her face slowly vanished. She immediately sent a voice transmission to two people.
"Ancestral Dragon, First Qilin, come see me at once. I have an important matter to discuss."
Not long after the message was sent, two figures flew swiftly over from afar. Once the three met, Yuanfeng told them everything Chu Feng had said.
After hearing this, Ancestral Dragon let out a long sigh. "You decide."
Yuanfeng swept her gaze over the two and said, "We must join forces."
First Qilin stated, "I will have the clan elders cooperate with you."
After the three reached an agreement, they each departed and began mobilizing their people.
Ancestral Dragon returned to Dragon Clan territory and summoned the elders to discuss matters. First Qilin personally headed to the Qilin Clan's various strongholds, while Yuanfeng convened an internal Phoenix Clan meeting to discuss the War of the Three Clans.
Meanwhile, Luohu was resting with her eyes closed inside a hidden cave.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes. A bronze mirror appeared in her hand, its surface flashing as it revealed a message.
"The three clans are acting together. Someone is interfering."
Luohu's face instantly darkened. "How is that possible? Attendant!"
A shadow darted out from the darkness and knelt on the ground. "Your subordinate is here."
"Go investigate. Find out who leaked the news." Luohu released her aura.
Sweat beaded on the person's forehead. "Yes! This subordinate will investigate immediately."
"Investigate this swiftly. If you cannot find an answer, do not return."
She did not dare delay and immediately left. Luohu's words that she need not return meant she was to die.
Elsewhere, Luohu's subordinate gathered information everywhere, but all she obtained was vague and unclear intelligence. Left with no choice, she returned to report the situation to Luohu.
"Reporting to Demon Ancestor, this subordinate could not discover who specifically leaked the news. However, I heard that someone named Chu Feng had visited the Volcano of Immortality."
After hearing the report, Luohu thought of that man. If Hongjun had not interfered back then, he would still be in her hands now.
Thinking of this, she immediately performed a deduction and discovered that this matter was indeed connected to Chu Feng.
"Hmph, you little bastard! I haven't even come looking for trouble with you, yet you dare ruin my plans!"
With that thought, Luohu instantly locked onto his location and rushed straight toward Chu Feng...
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