And according to Chu Feng's speculation, his maternal grandfather was very likely the very person responsible for imprisoning his mother.
If Chu Feng ever wanted to rescue his mother in the future, the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace — his grandfather — would be the most troublesome figure he'd have to deal with.
"So the Totem Phoenix Clan, the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan — families that were supposed to have disappeared are still in this world, and it's all because of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace?"
"The Seven Realms Sacred Palace can go to hell!!!"
Long Muxi flew into a rage. The Totem Phoenix Clan was one thing, but the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan was a family that had a blood feud with her Totem Dragon Clan.
The Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace had not only been secretly protecting the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan, but had actually sent them to carry out a mission alongside her Totem Dragon Clan.
Such behavior was a complete and utter disregard for her Totem Dragon Clan.
"Originally, this matter wasn't supposed to be disclosed. Father instructed me to keep it confidential."
"But I never expected things to turn out this way."
"I'm sure Father was kept in the dark too — he has no idea the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan still exists, let alone that they've been brought into this operation."
"If he knew, he would never have agreed."
"But since we can't leave, we have no choice but to proceed with the original plan. Otherwise… what else could we do?"
"What if… I'm just saying what if… what if Father actually does know the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan is alive, and knows they're involved?"
Long Chengyu tried his best to explain his thinking. He was clearly afraid that Long Muxi would blame him for knowing some of the truth yet still going along with the mission.
"Don't blame yourself. There's nothing wrong with us continuing to complete the mission, and this isn't our fault anyway."
"This matter… let's ask Father for a clear explanation after we leave here."
Long Muxi looked at Long Chengyu. She didn't blame him — instead, she showed understanding.
This eased Long Chengyu's mind considerably, because… he really did care about what his sister thought of him.
"Chu Feng, your grandfather is no ordinary man."
"To be able to command such two powerful families to serve him."
At that moment, the Queen also spoke up, though her tone carried a rare note of seriousness. After all, she too was well aware of the relationship between the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace and Chu Feng.
"Indeed." Chu Feng couldn't deny it — from what he'd seen, his grandfather was clearly a man of considerable means.
But for Chu Feng, this was anything but good news.
"Brother Chu Feng, what do you think?"
"Do you believe the Totem Phoenix Clan and the Blood-Eyed Qilin Clan were secretly taken in by the Seven Realms Sacred Palace?"
"Have they already been brought under the Seven Realms Sacred Palace's command?"
Long Chengyu asked Chu Feng.
"Earlier, when I fought Feng Jiuyue, she threw out a special formation treasure."
"That formation treasure could suppress martial power — within that formation, only barrier arts could be used."
"And that treasure belonged to the Seven Realms Sacred Palace."
"I once asked her what her relationship was with the Seven Realms Sacred Palace. She'd rather die than answer."
Chu Feng didn't give a direct answer, but his words had already made his answer clear.
"Damn the Seven Realms Sacred Palace. The Age of Gods has begun, and they've started laying all their cards on the table." Long Chengyu gnashed his teeth in fury.
"Do you know what your Totem Dragon Clan stands to gain from this cooperation with the Seven Realms Sacred Palace?" Chu Feng asked.
"My father only told me that the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace requested his help — to bring the most powerful younger generation of Totem Dragon Clan blood here. As for what we'd get in return, I have no idea," Long Chengyu said.
"Your father wouldn't agree to a deal where he comes out at a loss, would he?" Chu Feng asked.
"Absolutely not."
"No matter how powerful the Seven Realms Sacred Palace may be, my Totem Dragon Clan isn't weak either. We're on equal footing." Long Chengyu's meaning was clear.
If the Totem Dragon Clan cooperated with the Seven Realms Sacred Palace, it was a cooperation — not the Totem Dragon Clan doing work for them for free.