"The power of a Saint-level formation — could it be that Chu Feng is…?"
The younger generation found it hard to believe, but the elders had no choice but to accept the truth. After all, they were people of vast experience who could recognize that what Chu Feng was releasing was indeed Saint-level formation power.
Faced with those complicated gazes, Chu Feng said nothing. It was Li Ruochu who spoke instead.
"As everyone can see, Chu Feng is… a Saint-cloak Spirit World Master. That is the reason I invited him here."
"May I ask Elder Taiyi — does this constitute a crime of betraying the clan?" Li Ruochu turned to look at Li Taiyi.
"You… I…" Li Taiyi's expression turned ugly, unable to find an answer.
But compared to Li Taiyi's discomfort, most people were still overwhelmed by shock. It felt as though someone had slammed a heavy blow to the head, leaving them unable to regain their composure for the moment.
Among them were Li Tianyou and the other juniors who had previously clashed with Chu Feng.
Even now, they still found it hard to believe that Chu Feng had already become a Saint-cloak Spirit World Master.
"Truly worthy of being Chu Xuanyuan's son. Young friend Chu Feng, to have reached the realm of a Saint-cloak Spirit World Master at such a young age — even this old man would not have believed it without seeing it with his own eyes."
The patriarch of the Li Heavenly Clan applauded as he praised Chu Feng without reservation.
Chu Feng smiled and cupped his fists in a respectful salute. "Junior Chu Feng greets Senior Li Longwang."
"Young friend Chu Feng, you actually recognize me?" The patriarch's face lit up with delight. For any other junior, the greeting alone would not have warranted such a reaction.
But before a Saint-cloak Spirit World Master — and such a young one at that — he had no choice but to treat the matter with the utmost seriousness.
Shortly after, Chu Feng engaged in open conversation with the patriarch of the Li Heavenly Clan right in front of everyone.
Watching their patriarch — who was famously hot-tempered — now beaming with smiles as he chatted with Chu Feng, the clan members felt a mixture of envy and jealousy.
Li Longwang was notoriously strict and demanding. Even they had never been treated with such affability by the patriarch.
If they had not witnessed it with their own eyes today, they would never have believed that their clan head could have such a warm and approachable side.
Yet at the same time, they also admired Chu Feng. Despite being merely a junior, he could face their patriarch with complete ease, conversing with poise and humor. While his words never lacked respect, there was not the slightest hint of fear or pressure in his demeanor.
That was something none of them could have accomplished.
Rumble—
Suddenly, a tremendous boom erupted. The Li Ancestral Formation trembled even more violently, and the very earth shook beneath their feet.
Seeing this, the members of the Li Heavenly Clan all furrowed their brows.
"Young friend Chu Feng, for reasons unknown, this formation has undergone this abnormal change. Our abilities are insufficient, and we are powerless to resolve it. Today… the matter rests entirely upon you," the Li Heavenly Clan's patriarch said to Chu Feng.
"Senior, rest assured. I have already observed the formation earlier. I can enter it, and once inside, I will naturally investigate exactly what is going on. I will also do everything in my power to stabilize it," Chu Feng said.
The moment these words left Chu Feng's mouth, the gravity that had settled over the patriarch's face was once again replaced by a smile.
It was not just the patriarch who was relieved — nearly every member of the Li Heavenly Clan present felt a wave of joy. They had been worried that Chu Feng might be unable to break through the formation. Although a Saint-cloak Spirit World Master of such a young age was undoubtedly the person most likely to enter the formation, they had still lacked confidence.
But after Chu Feng spoke with such certainty, the bulk of their worry naturally dissipated.
They knew Chu Feng to some degree — Chu Feng was not someone who made empty boasts.
"Good, that is wonderful. Young friend Chu Feng, then the safety of our clan is in your hands." To everyone's astonishment, the patriarch of the Li Heavenly Clan actually performed a grand bow of respect to Chu Feng.
"Senior, whether I help or not is not up to me today. It depends on this person here." As Chu Feng spoke, he turned his gaze toward Li Taiyi.
His meaning was clear to everyone present.
"Taiyi, why are you not apologizing to young friend Chu Feng for your discourtesy?" Li Zhankuang said.
"He needs to kneel to apologize," Chu Feng said.
"This…"
At that moment, many within the Li Heavenly Clan were caught in a turmoil of emotions.
Li Zhankuang was already giving Chu Feng tremendous face by demanding that Li Taiyi apologize. Everyone had assumed that Chu Feng would accept this gesture and let the matter go.
After all, having a Supreme Elder of the Li Heavenly Clan kneel to apologize to a junior from a lesser clan — that was something that was virtually unheard of.
"Taiyi, why are you not apologizing quickly?" Li Zhankuang said to Li Taiyi once more.