As that voice rang out, a figure also appeared within everyone's line of sight.
To be precise, it was not just one person. Once that voice sounded, every single person within the Chu Heavenly Clan's territory emerged from their palaces, rose into the air, and followed that figure as they marched toward Chu Feng and the others with overwhelming, aggressive momentum.
The person who had been accused of insulting Chu Feng's father was a man nearing three hundred years of age, yet his physique was robust and powerful, making him appear no different from someone in his prime.
He was also the one Chu Feng had previously sensed to be the strongest cultivator in this territory.
A Third Grade Heavenly Immortal.
And by all appearances, he was not merely the strongest in cultivation — he was also the leader here.
"Big Brother Hongyi, Junior Brother Chu Feng, he—"
Seeing the man stride toward them with such hostile intent, Chu Ping instinctively sensed that something was wrong. He stepped forward, intending to explain on Chu Feng's behalf.
"Chu Ping, when did I ask you to interrupt while I'm speaking?" The man called Chu Hongyi shot Chu Ping a cold, displeased glare.
Chu Ping knew this man's temperament all too well. Seeing that the hostility was now directed at himself, he realized that the man was dead set on making things difficult for Chu Feng today. If he continued to speak up, he would inevitably be dragged down as well. And so, he quickly fell silent and said no more.
"Big Brother Chu Hongyi, it's been a long time."
But after Chu Ping fell silent, it was Chu Shuangshuang who stepped forward.
"Shuangshuang, you and I can catch up another time. Right now, I must teach this newcomer how to conduct himself here." Chu Hongyi spoke in a frigid tone.
Upon hearing this, Chu Shuangshuang merely offered a faint smile, then stepped to the side without another word.
Unlike Chu Ping, who was genuinely worried about Chu Feng, Chu Shuangshuang harbored no concern whatsoever.
She knew exactly what kind of person Chu Feng was, and she was well aware of the strength he possessed.
Chu Hongyi picking a fight with Chu Feng — the only one who would end up suffering was Chu Hongyi himself.
In truth, when Chu Shuangshuang had stepped forward earlier, it had been for Chu Hongyi's own sake.
But since Chu Hongyi refused to appreciate her good intentions, there was no need for her to try persuading him further.
After all, she understood clearly that her primary purpose in coming here was to protect Chu Feng. As for Chu Hongyi's fate, it was really none of her concern.
Chu Hongyi had no idea what Chu Shuangshuang was thinking, nor did he have any clue about just what kind of person the Chu Feng he intended to target truly was.
And so, after driving Chu Shuangshuang away with his words, Chu Hongyi turned his gaze toward Chu Feng and said, "What's the matter — cat got your tongue? Or are you such a coward that you can only have others speak for you, too spineless to even open your mouth yourself?"
After finishing, Chu Hongyi swept his gaze across the crowd and laughed. "The son of Chu Xuanyuan, and yet he's this useless."
The moment those words left his lips, everyone present burst into uproarious laughter, all of them directing mocking, contemptuous gazes at Chu Feng.