"The Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect can't even restrain him?"
"That can't be true, surely?"
Upon hearing this, the first reaction of Sacred Light Whitebrow, Wish God Granny, and the others was disbelief.
This was only natural. Even if Sima Xiangtu's scheme succeeded and his cultivation surged dramatically — enough to break through Martial Venerable and enter the Half-God realm — a first-grade Half-God should have been the absolute ceiling.
But what was the Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect's power? Setting everyone else aside, the very member of the Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect who had appeared that day wielded strength far beyond that of a mere first-grade Half-God.
So how could Sima Xiangtu possibly have nothing to fear from the Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect? That defied all reason.
"My Master would never make baseless guesses."
"If he said it, then he must have his reasons."
"We need to find a way to stop Sima Xiangtu. Otherwise, the consequences will be endless."
Unlike the others, Chu Feng placed absolute trust in the words of the old Daoist.
And precisely because he believed them, he felt an overwhelming sense of crisis.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng, then let's go ask Master for help."
Dao Sea Fairy said to Chu Feng.
She meant to request the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect's Sect Master to step forward.
"The Hidden Dragon Martial Sect has always kept itself apart from worldly affairs. The Sect Master must have known long ago that Sima Xiangtu harbored some scheme. If she intended to intervene, she would have done so already."
Chu Feng's meaning was clear — relying on the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect's Sect Master was most likely a dead end.
"Then it seems our only option is to ask the Sacred Lord to step forward."
"Lord Whitebrow, what do you think?"
Nian Tian Daoist turned to look at Sacred Light Whitebrow as he spoke.
After all, Nian Tian Daoist was merely a guest elder of Sacred Valley — he could only be considered half a member. When it came to a matter of this magnitude, Sacred Light Whitebrow held far more authority.
"This Sima Xiangtu is consumed by ambition and harbors clear hostility toward our Sacred Light Galaxy."
"As a rule, we must not disturb the Sacred Lord's seclusion unless it is absolutely necessary."
"But from the look of things, I believe the time for 'absolutely necessary' has come."
Sacred Light Whitebrow made his stance known.
He was deeply loyal to Sacred Valley, and even more devoted to the Sacred Lord. Had there been any other choice, he would never have disturbed the Sacred Lord's secluded cultivation.
And the fact that even he had taken this stance showed just how serious he understood the situation to be.
If this were merely a matter of the Nine Soul Galaxy, it could be excused. But Sima Xiangtu was, in fact, a man of the Sacred Light Galaxy.
This had become a matter for the entire Eastern Region — not just the Nine Soul Galaxy.
"Oh right, elders — see if there's any way to open this Universe Bag."
At that moment, Chu Feng produced a Universe Bag.
Upon seeing the Universe Bag, both Wish God Granny and Nian Tian Daoist's eyes lit up.
This was no ordinary Universe Bag.
"A Universe Bag from the Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect — is that young master's?"
Wish God Granny asked.
"Yes, it belongs to Jiang Kongping."
Chu Feng said.
He had snatched the Universe Bag from Jiang Kongping. Though it was now in his possession, Chu Feng had been unable to open it — the bag was sealed with an unusual barrier formation.
Chu Feng had once demanded that Jiang Kongping open it himself, but the wretch claimed he didn't know how.
Chu Feng certainly hadn't believed that lie. He'd subjected the man to a thorough beating and interrogation, but despite the wretched screams, the fellow kept his mouth shut tight.
In the end, Chu Feng had extracted no clues and gained no benefits from him.
"Quite an impressive barrier."
After some study, even Wish God Granny and Nian Tian Daoist were frowning deeply.
"Elders, even you can't do anything about it?"
Chu Feng asked.
"This barrier is unique. It seems almost impossible to crack."
"A barrier this powerful couldn't have been set by that young master of the Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect. It may even have been placed by the sect's ancestors. I'm… truly powerless."
Wish God Granny said.
"My apologies, Young Friend Chu Feng. This old man is also powerless."
Nian Tian Daoist echoed.
At the same time, Dao Sea Fairy shook her head.
"The Dao Alchemy Immortal Sect really does have its methods."
With no other choice, Chu Feng put the Universe Bag away for the time being. His brows were knitted tightly, and his worry was plainly written across his face.
But that wasn't solely because he couldn't crack the Universe Bag — he had no idea how to stand against Sima Xiangtu.
Then, suddenly, something occurred to him.
He turned to Princess Xiaoxiao.
"Princess Xiaoxiao, I've actually met your father."