"No one has been able to conquer it? Not even Senior Zhan Haichuan?" Chu Feng asked.
"Even Lord Zhan Haichuan failed to conquer that Ancient War Sword," Zhan Lingtong replied.
Chu Feng couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.
Zhan Haichuan was widely regarded as the most powerful being in the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm over the past tens of thousands of years.
Even Grandmaster Kaihong had once ruled the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm, yet in the hearts of the people, his standing still fell short of Zhan Haichuan's.
That alone spoke volumes — Zhan Haichuan's strength was no empty reputation.
And yet, the secret technique known as the Ancient War Sword had proven unconquerable even for him.
That only proved how formidable the technique truly was.
"Chu Feng, an opportunity has arrived. Since no one has been able to conquer this secret technique, why don't you go and conquer it yourself?" the Queen said, brimming with excitement, as though she had just stumbled upon another treasure.
"My Queen, that belongs to the Ancient War Clan. I'm afraid they wouldn't just hand it over even if I wanted it," Chu Feng said.
"Then just take it by force," the Queen replied.
At this, Chu Feng merely smiled without giving a real answer.
He knew Dandan's personality better than anyone — as long as it benefited Chu Feng, nothing else mattered. The fate of others simply didn't enter her calculations.
But Chu Feng bore no grudge against the Ancient War Clan, and he would never rob someone of their possessions without cause.
Even though the legend of the Ancient War Sword had stirred his heart, he absolutely would not resort to forcibly seizing the clan's secret technique.
That simply wasn't Chu Feng's way.
"Brother, I'm truly curious — what exactly is the background of your Ancient War Clan?"
Chu Feng asked openly. By now, he was nearly certain that the Ancient War Clan was far from ordinary. They likely had an extraordinary origin.
"Big brother, I won't hide it from you. Our Ancient War Clan is actually quite powerful. We have been passed down since ancient times and have endured to this day," Zhan Lingtong said.
"You mean to say that you know about the things of the ancient era?" Chu Feng pressed.
What had truly happened during the ancient era — that was the question Chu Feng was most curious about.
Yet to this question, Zhan Lingtong shook his head. "We are merely a branch of the Ancient War Clan. Even we ourselves know very little about the clan as a whole."
"You can see for yourself that we are trapped here."
"So that's how it is."
Chu Feng understood now. Just as he had guessed, the Ancient War Clan was indeed powerful. Perhaps they were a colossus that stood among the vast starry sky — an existence so mighty that even his own family, the Chu Heavenly Clan, could not hope to match.
As for the branch here, they were likely in a situation similar to Chu Feng's own — unable to return home, and most probably never having received the true teachings of their clan.
Otherwise, how could they be this weak?
"Big brother, are there many powerful people in the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm?" Zhan Lingtong asked.
"Didn't you say you didn't believe I came from the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm?" Chu Feng said with a smile.
"That was my own blindness before. But I've seen your strength. In this Ancient War Domain, apart from members of my own Ancient War Clan, no human could possibly possess cultivation like yours."
"So I believe you really are from the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm," Zhan Lingtong said.
"Seems you're not as foolish as I thought," Chu Feng replied with a grin.
After that, Chu Feng told Zhan Lingtong a bit about himself and the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm.
Naturally, the tales included all of Zhan Haichuan's legendary exploits within that realm.
Upon hearing that his predecessor had remained undefeated among the countless experts of the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm, Zhan Lingtong was overcome with excitement.
Although the two kept chatting, Chu Feng did not slow his pace. Before long, he arrived at the place where Zhan Lingtong's lover resided.
Sure enough, it had already been seized by the Ancient Demon Clan. Everyone with a cultivation above the Martial Emperor realm had been captured and sent to the mining camps to serve as slaves.
The ones who remained were all the elderly, the young, and the infirm. Fortunately… Zhan Lingtong's lover was still there, and she was unharmed.
After consulting with Zhan Lingtong, Chu Feng immediately made the decision to take every one of them away.