"That was also the ox-nosed old Daoist's doing?"
When Gu Mingyuan asked this, undisguised shock was written across her face.
It was merely a formation, yet it possessed speed that even she couldn't hope to match.
Thinking back to the protective formation Chu Feng had released earlier…
It drove home once again just how weak she truly was.
Even though within the Ancestral Martial Star Domain she was regarded as one of the most powerful existences, when compared to genuine martial cultivation experts, she was still nothing.
"That voice was his, so naturally his methods are his as well," Master Liangqiu said with a smile.
Truth be told, he was rather pleased. Although the old Daoist's existence also highlighted an enormous gap between them — and as long as that man remained in the Ancestral Martial Star Domain, Master Liangqiu could hardly claim the title of greatest Spirit World Master — they were, after all, friends.
When he thought about it, having formed a friendship with such an existence was something to be grateful for.
"Who would have thought that old ox-nosed fellow was hiding so deeply."
"I thought Long Daozhi, the City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City, was already concealing his true strength. But it turns out that old Daoist was hiding even deeper."
"In my estimation, even Long Daozhi can no longer be compared to him."
"That old fellow is the most terrifying existence in the entire Ancestral Martial Star Domain," Gu Mingyuan sighed.
She was not alone in that sentiment — Chu Xuan Zhengfa and Chu Lingxi felt the same. Compared to Long Daozhi, the old Daoist's strength was far more shocking to them.
After all, the impression that old Daoist had left them with previously was terrible, and the worse that impression had been, the greater their surprise now.
"To be precise, he is not a member of our Ancestral Martial Star Domain," Master Liangqiu added.
Hearing this, Gu Mingyuan and the others exchanged glances, and then all fell silent.
Master Liangqiu's words served as a sobering wake-up call.
Indeed — the Ancestral Martial Star Domain did not produce martial cultivators of such caliber.
Within the Radiance Star River, their Ancestral Martial Star Domain was essentially the weakest.
After letting out another sigh, Gu Mingyuan turned her gaze to Chu Feng and asked with curiosity:
"Chu Feng, what did you promise that old Daoist?"
"It's nothing, Senior. Just a trivial matter — I can handle it myself." Chu Feng had no intention of telling Gu Mingyuan the details. He felt that if he did, she would never agree to let him leave alone.
Before, she might have been willing, but certainly not now.
After all, the All Heavens Star Domain was ruled by the Heavenly Gate.
"Chu Feng, Linghu Zhishi isn't dead yet, and that Battle God's Halberd has been taken away by the old Daoist. If you go wandering off alone at a time like this, it'll be extremely dangerous."
Sure enough, Gu Mingyuan's expression shifted. Everyone could tell what she was thinking.
She might as well have the word "worried" stamped across her face.
"Senior, I've already encountered danger back in the Ancestral Martial Lower Realm. I know you're concerned about me, but I need to grow on my own. So please, let me handle this one by myself," Chu Feng said.
"That's true," Gu Mingyuan smiled, then added, "This kid of yours has been improving at a frightening pace. I'm afraid the Ancestral Martial Star Domain won't be able to contain you for much longer."
With that, she turned to Chu Lingxi beside her. "I say, girl, you'd better keep up, or you won't be good enough for your Brother Chu Feng."
"Mother, what are you talking about? Brother Chu Feng? He's clearly younger than me — he's my little brother," Chu Lingxi corrected with a perfectly straight face. But she quickly caught herself and said, "And what do you mean 'not good enough'? Why would I need to be 'good enough' for him?"
"You know why."
A mischievous grin crept across Gu Mingyuan's face.
"Oh honestly, you're supposed to be my own mother, yet you're always taking an outsider's side against me!"
Chu Lingxi's cheeks flushed crimson. Having said that, she spun around and ran off.