"Senior, what exactly happened?"
On the way, Chu Feng finally couldn't help but ask.
"Chu Feng, Shaoyu is in trouble."
"Only you can help him."
"Let me keep this brief."
"He challenged something, and challenging it requires talent."
"Only those with exceptional talent can attempt it. He's already begun the challenge, but things aren't looking good."
"At a time like this, someone needs to share the burden of danger with him."
"Your talent is extraordinary—you can help him."
Lord Gusu didn't hold anything back, telling Chu Feng everything that had happened.
As the two talked, they arrived at the entrance to the box.
However, Xianhai Xin'er, who had been standing guard there, was nowhere to be seen.
But she had left behind Xianhai Shaoyu's life talisman.
"This is bad."
Seeing the life talisman, Lord Gusu's expression changed drastically.
She had gone to find Chu Feng precisely as a precaution.
But now, the life talisman had already changed.
Xianhai Shaoyu's life was under threat.
The very thing Xianhai Gusu feared most had come to pass.
As for Xianhai Xin'er, it went without saying—she must have realized that Xianhai Shaoyu was in danger and had already entered to help him bear the power within.
"Senior, is it through here?"
Chu Feng looked at the barrier gate and asked Xianhai Gusu.
"Yes, that's the gate."
Xianhai Gusu said.
"Alright."
With that, Chu Feng walked toward the barrier gate.
"Chu Feng, wait."
Suddenly, Xianhai Gusu spoke up.
"Is there something else, Senior?"
Chu Feng asked.
Xianhai Gusu hesitated for a moment, but she quickly made her decision.
"Chu Feng, I must tell you the truth."
"The power inside is absolutely terrifying. Exactly how strong it is, exactly what kind of power it is—I simply don't know. All I can tell you is that it's extremely dangerous."
"If you enter, you might share the burden of that power with Shaoyu, and both of you could return safely."
"But it's also possible that even with you inside, the power would be too much to withstand, and in that case, you would die in there too..."
Xianhai Gusu ultimately told Chu Feng just how dangerous it was.
"Don't worry, Senior. I will bring Brother Shaoyu back safe and sound."
However, in response to Xianhai Gusu's warning, Chu Feng simply smiled faintly.
And with those words, he turned and stepped through the barrier gate.
Seeing Chu Feng choose to enter without a moment's hesitation despite knowing the danger, Xianhai Gusu suddenly understood why Xianhai Shaoyu trusted Chu Feng so deeply—even to the point of being willing to take such risks for his sake.
……
Chu Feng passed through the barrier gate and found himself entering a vast expanse of starry sky.