And just as that voice rang out, as the aura spread, a figure had already appeared like a phantom before Chu Feng, shielding him and Su Rou behind him.
This person wore a white robe over his shoulders, obscuring his face. It was none other than the Spirit World Master invited at a high price by the Azure Dragon Sect, known as their second-strongest expert, Zhuge Liuyun.
"That’s… Elder Zhuge? What’s going on? Why is Elder Zhuge speaking up for Chu Feng? Could there be some connection between them?"
If Elder Li’s appearance could be considered somewhat expected, then Zhuge Liuyun’s arrival was completely beyond anyone’s predictions—it could truly be said to have shocked the entire assembly.
After all, within the entire Azure Dragon Sect, the person most feared was not the Sect Master, nor the Six Elders protecting the sect, and certainly not Zhongli Yihu. It was the elder currently standing before Chu Feng—Zhuge Liuyun.
But compared to the outsiders’ confusion, Su Rou was overjoyed. Having personally witnessed Zhuge Liuyun’s intention to take Chu Feng as his disciple, she knew very well that this elder had once slain Leng Wuzui, who had followed him for years, all for Chu Feng’s sake. Now that the old man had stepped in, there was truly no one left who could touch Chu Feng.
In her excitement, Su Rou secretly glanced at Chu Feng, only to find him calm and composed. Although he also wore a smile of joy on his face, there was little surprise, as if everything had been within his expectations.
Seeing this, Su Rou pouted and thought to herself, «No wonder this guy dared to act so recklessly—he already knew Zhuge Liuyun would step in to help him!»
«Zhuge Liuyun, I am merely settling a personal grudge. Why must you oppose me?» Zhongli Yihu’s brow furrowed tightly, and he couldn’t help but lower his tone slightly, showing that he also harbored wariness toward Zhuge Liuyun.
«A personal grudge? What personal grudge?» Zhuge Liuyun asked lightly.
«This disciple killed my own disciple. As a master, seeking revenge for my disciple—would you not call that a grudge?» Zhongli Yihu countered.
«Hmm, that does indeed count as a grudge. But if that’s the case, then I must intervene even more,» Zhuge Liuyun said with a light chuckle.
«What do you mean by that?»
These words not only left Zhongli Yihu somewhat dazed, but they also left almost everyone present completely baffled, deepening their speculation about the relationship between Chu Feng and Zhuge Liuyun.
«You want to kill Chu Feng to avenge your disciple. As a master, that is entirely reasonable.»
«But Chu Feng is my disciple. As a master protecting his disciple, that is also beyond reproach, is it not?» Zhuge Liuyun spread his hands and said very casually.
Yet this seemingly casual remark landed like a bolt from the blue sky, a thunderclap over Mirror Lake, instantly stirring up a tremendous uproar among the crowd.
«What? Chu Feng is Zhuge Liuyun’s disciple? When did that happen?»
«No way—did I hear wrong? Leng Wuzui followed Zhuge Liuyun for so long, yet Zhuge Liuyun never formally took him as a disciple. When did Chu Feng become his disciple? What did he see in him?»
«Is it Chu Feng’s talent in martial cultivation? Or does that Chu Feng also possess Mental Power, and Zhuge Liuyun intends to train him into a Spirit World Master?»
The crowd erupted completely, speculating wildly about the matter. It had all happened too suddenly, leaving everyone completely unprepared. The shock was too much for their fragile hearts to bear, and for a moment, they didn’t know what to do.
«Zhuge Liuyun, are you joking? You’re saying this brat is your disciple?» Zhongli Yihu’s face was full of astonishment, and he could barely believe it.