Seeming to sense the discontent of the onlookers,
"Perhaps you all feel that it's somewhat inappropriate for me to place this plaque here, since the news of my challenge to
"But I dare guarantee you — Chu Feng is nothing more than a coward. When he arrives here, I will personally prove to all of you that he is not only a true coward, but also a true weakling."
Boom——
The moment those words left his mouth, a vast and overwhelming aura erupted from within Chu Luxuan's body, sweeping outward and penetrating into every person present.
"Seventh-rank Martial Ancestor — Chu Luxuan is… a seventh-rank Martial Ancestor!"
Everyone was stunned. For someone of the younger generation to possess such cultivation, combined with the immense power of his Heaven-grade bloodline — everyone understood what that signified. It meant that Chu Luxuan's reputation as a genius was well and truly deserved.
After all, two years ago, when Chu Feng had risen to prominence, he had only been a Half Ancestor.
"No wonder Chu Luxuan is so confident. His cultivation is simply beyond what ordinary people can achieve. Chu Feng is probably no match for him."
"Not probably — there's absolutely no way he can win. No matter how strong Chu Feng might be, there's no possibility he could become a seventh-rank Martial Ancestor in just two years."
"The geniuses of the
The crowd buzzed with discussion, each voice tinged with shock. They were all thoroughly intimidated by Chu Luxuan's strength.
Even some of those who had been supporting Chu Feng felt a seed of doubt take root in their hearts.
Could Chu Feng, if he was still alive, truly defeat this genius from the Upper Realm — from the Chu Heavenly Clan?
"You're all overthinking it. Chu Feng probably doesn't even have the courage to show up. After all, now that this news has spread, people from the
"So tell me — facing that kind of situation, would Chu Feng really dare to come?"
"So in my opinion, Young Master Chu is absolutely right. That Chu Feng… is nothing but a coward."
After these words, quite a few people among the crowd declared that Chu Feng wouldn't dare come. Some even took the opportunity to flatter Chu Luxuan and speak ill of Chu Feng.
At that moment, those who supported Chu Feng were burning with rage inside.
But facing Chu Luxuan, they dared not speak up, nor could they vent their frustration. They could only swallow it down, feeling utterly stifled.
"Those of you who think I wouldn't dare come — I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed."
However, just then, a voice suddenly rang out, thunderous enough to shake heaven and earth.
The void trembled. Cracks split across the ground. And at the same time, every person present felt their hearts shudder.
They turned their gazes toward the direction from which the voice had come, their expressions becoming incredibly complex.
There was anticipation. There was worry. And there was fear.
They all wondered — could this person truly be the one from two years ago?
If it really was, wouldn't that mean he was still alive?
Two years ago, he had nearly destroyed the Kong Heavenly Clan. Was that rumor actually true?
And in two years, how far would he have grown?
Under the focused stares of the crowd, the void began to tremble, and every heartbeat quickened.
Finally, a crack appeared in that patch of space, and a figure stepped out from within, arriving in plain view of everyone present.
It was none other than Chu Feng.
"Chu Feng — that's Chu Feng!!!"
"Chu Feng isn't dead! He's really still alive!"
The moment they laid eyes on Chu Feng, the expressions on everyone's faces became incredibly vivid. Many could hardly believe it was real.
After all, Chu Feng had vanished for two years, and the prevailing rumor had been that he'd died two years ago.
Now, with Chu Feng standing before them in the flesh, how could they not be shocked?
Those who were ecstatic were naturally the ones who had supported Chu Feng all along. Those who were afraid were, naturally, the ones who had just been speaking ill of him.
Though they had said those things that disparaged Chu Feng, that didn't mean they weren't afraid of him.