Crack—
But suddenly, the talent testing platform shattered.
Immediately after, the colossal thunder beast that blotted out the sky vanished, and the phenomenon previously caused by Zi Ling reappeared.
"This..."
Staring at the talent testing platform, everyone was in disbelief.
The talent testing platform had actually shattered.
Why?
It could only be because Chu Feng's talent exceeded the platform's capacity to bear it.
"Brother Duan, I think I've caused trouble again."
Chu Feng's first reaction was a twinge of nervousness.
This talent testing platform could convert one's talent directly into a phenomenon — and such a stunning one at that. It was an invaluable treasure.
But now, the platform had broken because of him. Naturally, Chu Feng felt he had caused a disaster.
"Caused trouble? What trouble?"
Duan Liufeng stepped forward and asked with a feigned look of confusion.
"This talent testing platform seems to be beyond repair."
Chu Feng had already examined the platform, hoping he might be able to fix it. But the result was obvious — he simply didn't have the ability to do so.
"This is no disaster. This is a great merit."
Duan Liufeng smiled and patted Chu Feng's shoulder.
Duan Liufeng was normally a composed man. Even when he was happy, he rarely showed it so openly.
"A great merit?"
Hearing those words, not only Chu Feng but even the others were somewhat surprised.
"When Sect Master left, he said this talent testing platform had a limit. Once that limit was reached, it would shatter."
"But Sect Master also said that within our sect, it was unlikely anyone would be able to push the platform to its limit."
"If such a person did appear, then the name of our Wolong Martial Sect would, sooner or later, resound throughout the entire vast cultivation world because of that person."
"But Brother, you've done exactly that — isn't that a great merit?"
When Duan Liufeng said this, everyone finally understood why he was so happy.
If that was the case, then the shattering of the talent testing platform was actually cause for celebration.
"But even if the Sect Master said that, this platform is still incredibly precious. It's a real shame."
Although Chu Feng was no longer worried, he did feel it was a pity.
After all, if the platform hadn't broken, it could still have been used by others.
Now, no one would ever use it again.
"Oh, don't you worry about that."
"Brother, tell me — did you feel any power within your body just now? What exactly was the phenomenon about to appear?"
"That it was something even the talent testing platform couldn't withstand."
Duan Liufeng asked with great curiosity.
At the same time, everyone present pricked up their ears. They all wanted to know what talent was still hidden within Chu Feng.
"Standing on it, I didn't feel any reaction inside my body. I'm curious too, honestly, about what that phenomenon would have been."
"But based on my guess, it's probably a talent related to the Art of Sealing." Chu Feng said.
This was Chu Feng's own speculation. After all, aside from his Heaven-level bloodline, he had also inherited his mother's Sealing Bloodline.
That was an equally formidable bloodline.
"That's most likely it."
"What a pity the talent testing platform's capacity was so poor. Otherwise, wouldn't we have been able to see two phenomena clashing against each other in the sky?"
"Alas..."
Duan Liufeng let out a sigh of regret.
Chu Feng simply smiled faintly. Although he was curious, he didn't feel it was a real loss. While Chu Feng was very dissatisfied with his current strength, he had always been brimming with confidence when it came to his talent.
After all, when it came to talent tests, Chu Feng didn't seem to have ever lost.
Afterward, Chu Feng chatted with Duan Liufeng and the others, and learned that Zi Ling had been in seclusion ever since her last return.
The phenomenon had appeared some time ago, and no one knew exactly what had happened, but the Sect Master had issued orders not to disturb Zi Ling. So they could only wait until she emerged from seclusion before learning what benefits she had actually obtained.
Since he had managed to come back at last, Chu Feng decided to wait a few days. After all, once he left this time, there was no telling when he would return.
Before departing, he very much wanted to see Zi Ling one more time.
...
While Chu Feng waited at the Wolong Martial Sect for Zi Ling, Holy Light White Brows, Holy Light Buyu, Niantian Daoist, and the mother-daughter pair of Chu Lingxi had already returned to Sacred Valley.
"You've returned."
The moment they arrived back at Sacred Valley, a figure appeared before them.
He was a middle-aged man, but with completely white hair. Though he looked middle-aged, his aura was overwhelmingly powerful.
Upon seeing this figure, Holy Light White Brows and the others immediately bowed in the deepest respect.
"We greet the Sacred Lord."
It turned out this was none other than the Lord of Sacred Valley — the Sacred Lord, as they called him.
The most powerful person in the current Holy Light Clan.
Though the Sacred Lord looked quite young, his actual age was incredibly vast. Someone of Holy Light White Brows' age was merely a junior among juniors before him.
"Who is this?"
The Sacred Lord turned his gaze toward Chu Lingxi.
"Sacred Lord, her name is Chu Lingxi. She is a member of the Chu Heavenly Clan." Niantian Daoist explained.
"Junior Chu Lingxi greets the Sacred Lord."
Chu Lingxi immediately bowed respectfully as well.
"The Chu Heavenly Clan — you and that Chu Feng are from the same clan?" the Sacred Lord asked.
"Reporting to the Sacred Lord, both Chu Feng and I are members of the Chu Heavenly Clan," Chu Lingxi said.
"Then there's no need to call me Sacred Lord." the Sacred Lord said.
His words left everyone stunned, none of them understanding what the Sacred Lord meant.
"From now on, call me Master."