Sacred Valley...
The elder's attire was that of Sacred Valley.
Back at the Daylight Star River,
"I must say, I'm quite fond of him. However, taking him as a disciple... that's out of the question."
"This old man simply appreciates talent, is all."
"Brother Buyu, don't you think this boy has a promising future?"
"A promising future, indeed. But this boy has now offended the Sacred Light Clan — he's in serious trouble."
"You wouldn't just stand by and watch, would you?"
The elder looked at Daoist Niantian with a smile.
But to these words, Daoist Niantian shook his head. "His life or death has nothing to do with this old man."
"You old thing. Just a moment ago you were singing his praises, saying he had a bright future."
"Now you say his life is none of your business. Truly heartless."
The elder looked at Daoist Niantian with disdain, though he wasn't particularly surprised — it was mostly just ribbing. He knew Daoist Niantian well, and letting someone die without lifting a finger was very much in character for him.
...
Chu Feng returned to the Storm World.
When he arrived back at the Storm World, more than half of the people who had gathered there originally had yet to leave.
And the news of
After conducting a discreet investigation, Chu Feng had essentially confirmed that Chu Lingxi and Gu Mingyuan had indeed been taken prisoner.
Chu Feng had originally planned to ask the Divine Deer for help, to see if there was any way to rescue Chu Lingxi and Gu Mingyuan.
But who could have guessed that the Divine Deer would not respond to Chu Feng at all this time.
Left with no other choice, Chu Feng could only take the risk.
First, he hid Sacred Light Yu and set up a lethal formation. Once the designated time arrived, the formation would activate and kill Sacred Light Yu.
Then, Chu Feng spread the word — that one day later, he would appear at the Storm Dragon Fighting Arena.
The reason for spreading the news was to have more people serve as witnesses, forcing the Sacred Light Clan to honor their promise and release Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi.
Once this news broke, it caused an absolute uproar. Everyone who heard it was stunned.
Originally, people had held very little hope of Chu Feng showing his face. Some even thought the Sacred Light Clan's idea of using his family and friends to force Chu Feng into the open was nothing short of wishful thinking.
In this vast world of martial cultivation, anyone born into a clan had no shortage of relatives. But how many of them would trade their own lives for the sake of family?
So when the news of Chu Feng's planned appearance spread...
People were surprised, yes, but also skeptical — unsure whether the information was real or not.
Still, when the appointed day arrived, people made their way to the designated location, wanting to confirm whether Chu Feng would truly show up.
Among those who came, there were many familiar faces.
People from the Demon Beasts Holy Temple, the Cloud Sky Immortal Sect, and the
It was worth noting, however, that
Of course, the Sacred Light Clan had come as well.
Although the Sacred Light Clan's Chief, Sacred Light Xuanye, did not appear in person...
The Sacred Light Clan's Supreme Elder, Sacred Light Yunyue, arrived leading a large contingent of Sacred Light Clan forces.
And standing beside Sacred Light Yunyue were two people.
They were none other than Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi.
It was worth noting, however, that neither Gu Mingyuan nor Chu Lingxi had been harmed. They weren't even bound.
It was clear that although the Sacred Light Clan had captured them, they had not laid a hand on them.
But their expressions were terrible.
They naturally did not wish for Chu Feng to sacrifice his own life to save them.
"Chu Feng, we're here."
"Where are you?"
Once the appointed time had arrived, Sacred Light Yunyue called out in a loud voice.
"Release them."
A voice rang out, and Chu Feng's figure appeared from the distance.
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