"Elder, is there something wrong?"
Song Xi hurriedly picked up the scroll, his face unable to hide the panic within.
"Why is Chu Feng not on this list?"
Elder Li Boyi asked in a stern voice.
"That…"
Hearing this, Song Xi's expression grew troubled, and he unconsciously glanced at Chu Feng.
Hei Yao and the others also didn't dare speak a word.
They had all sensed that this Elder Li Boyi had seemingly come specifically for Chu Feng.
Because in the past, the tasks that Elder Li Boyi assigned to Song Xi were never things that other elders would interfere with.
"Elder, actually, Senior Brother Song already invited me."
"However… I felt that my experience was still too lacking, so I declined."
Chu Feng didn't want Song Xi to be put in a difficult position, so he stepped forward to clarify.
But everyone present knew that what Chu Feng was saying was a lie.
It seemed that even the elders knew Chu Feng was lying.
Yet Elder Li Boyi wasn't angry at Chu Feng. Instead, he looked at Chu Feng with a bitter smile.
"Too lacking in experience?"
"You've triggered a God-level talent, and you still call that lacking experience?"
Elder Li Boyi said.
Once these words left his mouth, people became certain that these elders had indeed come for Chu Feng.
They had already learned about Chu Feng triggering a God-level talent.
And they appeared to believe it.
The reason they "appeared" to believe it was because so many others did not.
Everyone felt something was off about the matter. They didn't want to believe it, nor were they willing to admit that the Northern Profound Hall had a disciple named Chu Feng who possessed a God-level talent.
In truth, it couldn't be blamed on those people.
Setting aside those who hadn't witnessed it firsthand and were merely going by hearsay—
Even Song Xi and the others who had witnessed it with their own eyes were somewhat skeptical.
It was the kind of thing that, from the depths of one's heart, one simply didn't want to believe.
In short, many people were unwilling to accept this fact.
That was also why, when Elder Li Boyi and the others actually believed it, it caught Song Xi and the rest by surprise.
When even many disciples didn't believe it yet the elders did, that was truly against all reason.
"Chu Feng, you must participate in this training expedition."
Elder Li Boyi said to Chu Feng once more.
"Thank you for the Elder's kindness."
"However, a talent assessment doesn't represent one's true future."
"Besides, I only recently joined the Northern Profound Hall. My experience is indeed still lacking."
Chu Feng refused again.
Truthfully, Chu Feng did want to go. The only reason he refused was because he didn't want to cause trouble for Song Xi.
"Chu Feng, you're being too modest."
"Experience is nothing compared to talent."
"How many martial cultivators train for over ten thousand years and still can't step into the Martial Immortal realm?"
"But look at you — at such a young age, both your cultivation and your barrier techniques have reached heights that ordinary people can only dream of touching."
"I've heard all about you. You turned down the Eastern Dragon Hall and insisted on coming to our Northern Profound Hall. That is an honor for the Northern Profound Hall."
"Since you chose our Northern Profound Hall, then our Northern Profound Hall will absolutely not let you down."
After finishing his words, Elder Li Boyi turned his gaze toward Song Xi.
"Song Xi, I don't care how you handle it, but Chu Feng must be included in this trip to the Heavenly Peak of the Snow Domain."
"If you can't make the decision, then I will make it for you. Of course… if I'm the one making the decision, you can forget about ever managing these training expeditions again."
Elder Li Boyi stared at Song Xi, his words clearly carrying a threat.
"Rest assured, Elder. I will handle it properly."
As Song Xi spoke, his expression was one of trembling fear. It was clear that he was terrified of this Elder Li Boyi.
"When will you handle it?"