Along the way, without intending to,
However, Chu Feng discovered that rumors really did have a way of growing more and more outlandish as they spread.
The four great Imperial Clans had merely offered him an apology. Yet in some people's retellings, it had somehow become that all four Imperial Clans had dropped to their knees and begged Chu Feng for mercy, pleading with him to be lenient and let the matter rest.
Chu Feng felt rather helpless about things like this. It was no wonder so many people didn't believe the rumors — they were just too far-fetched.
But it was worth noting that after this incident, the Dark Hall had truly entered the public eye. Almost every faction was discussing this mysterious power.
Still, Chu Feng could sense that ever since the great battle at the Ximen Imperial Clan, the Dark Hall seemed to have vanished without a trace. There had been no further news of them whatsoever — the Dark Hall that people talked about was only connected to that one battle at the Ximen Imperial Clan, which meant that since then, the Dark Hall had yet to make another move.
After a period of traveling, Chu Feng finally arrived within the territory of the most powerful force in the Martial Continent — the Elven Kingdom.
"As expected of a power that has been passed down since ancient times. In my eyes, the Elven Kingdom has claimed the most beautiful land in the entire Martial Continent."
At this moment, as Chu Feng gazed out, the territory held by the Elven Kingdom was truly breathtaking.
Every blade of grass, every flower, every tree here was utterly distinct from what could be found elsewhere. Though the Martial Continent had never lacked exotic flowers and rare plants, here there were simply too many of them.
Chu Feng had heard that determining the boundaries of the Elven Kingdom was quite simple — wherever exotic flowers and rare plants flourished, that was the Elven Kingdom's territory. Where they did not, it was not.
Right now, Chu Feng had already entered the Elven Kingdom's territory. Though he had crossed into its sphere of influence, he had yet to see the legendary fortress.
He knew… the Elven Kingdom's territory was vast, spanning nearly an entire domain unto itself. If he wanted to find the Ancient Elves, he would have to venture deep into its heart.
"It really is beautiful." Even Egg, this queen of hers, couldn't help but praise the scenery before her as they traveled onward.
Beautiful — truly beautiful. The grass was green, yet every blade emitted a soft glow. The flowers were even more varied, dazzlingly colorful, and like the grass… they too radiated a gentle light.
If it were just one or two, it would have been one thing. But when one looked out and saw that it stretched endlessly in every direction — nothing but multicolored radiance — it was utterly mesmerizing, brilliant and captivating, as if one had stepped into an illusion.
Even the sky here was no longer blue, but a kaleidoscope of colors. The clouds were no longer white, but shimmering with light.
And floating in midair were small islands, with waterfalls cascading down from them like silver dragons plunging straight down into the mortal world below.
Whoosh—
Whoosh—
Whoosh—
Whoosh—
However, before Chu Feng could even glimpse the fortress of the Elven Kingdom, four figures came hurtling toward him at tremendous speed. Not only did they manage to intercept Chu Feng, who was concealed within the void, but they also surrounded him on all four sides.
These were four Ancient Elves, and they were quite different from any Chu Feng had seen before. They were elders — aged, yet still remarkably handsome. Most importantly, their auras were those of third-rank Martial Emperors.
Third-rank Martial Emperor. What level of existence was that? That was the caliber of the clan leaders of the four great Imperial Clans. Yet looking at these four, they clearly did not hold such a status. It wasn't that Chu Feng underestimated them, but he had a feeling these four were more like gatekeepers.
Having third-rank Martial Emperors serve as gatekeepers — that single fact spoke volumes about the strength of the Elven Kingdom.
"Reveal yourself," the one at the head spoke coldly.
At that moment, Chu Feng noticed that each of the four held an object similar to a mirror in their hand. It was a special boundary map, and that boundary map had locked onto Chu Feng's position.
This meant that their detection of him was not because Chu Feng had failed to conceal himself properly. Rather, there must have been an extraordinarily powerful detection formation in place here — so powerful that even Chu Feng hadn't noticed it, yet it had already pinpointed his whereabouts.
"Esteemed seniors, this junior has no intention of causing offense. I have come seeking your help." At this, Chu Feng revealed himself and bowed respectfully.
"You are Chu Feng?" Upon seeing Chu Feng, the four Ancient Elves' brows lifted slightly, clearly taken aback. It was evident that they recognized him as well.