High above the void, the storm clouds dispersed, and the killing intent that had pierced through heaven and earth dissipated along with them.
Even Dragon Scale's expression was no longer as monstrous—replaced by something closer to helplessness.
"Young friend Chu Feng, I admit it. I deceived you. The Dragon Marrow does indeed carry danger."
"But I swear, I truly can extract the Dragon Marrow from your body."
"I once allowed the Dragon Marrow to enter my own body as well. If I couldn't remove it, I would have died long ago."
"I was simply… afraid that if you learned the truth, you would refuse to help me. That is why I hid it."
"Young friend Chu Feng." At this point, Dragon Scale turned his gaze toward Long Xue, who still lay in a deep slumber.
"You diagnosed her condition. You should know—she doesn't have much time left."
"I finally found someone capable of refining the Dragon Marrow. I truly had no other choice," Dragon Scale said.
"Senior, I believe what you're saying. But I have only one condition—open that gate and let me see them."
"I swear, once I've seen them, I will release Senior Long Xue," Chu Feng said.
Hearing this, Dragon Scale hesitated.
"If you have nothing to hide, what is there to fear?"
"Senior, even if you're not skilled in the art of barriers, you can still see how dangerous this formation of mine is."
"I'm not negotiating with you. You… will do as I say," Chu Feng said.
Under normal circumstances, anyone who dared threaten Dragon Scale like this would face certain death.
Yet in the face of Chu Feng's threat, Dragon Scale capitulated.
"I agree."
But just as those words left his mouth, a flash of viciousness returned to his eyes.
"However, young friend Chu Feng, remember this—if anything happens to Long Xue, not only will you die, but every single person in the Totem Dragon Clan will die as well."
"Even your mother, Jie Ranqing—I, Dragon Scale, will show no mercy. I mean what I say."
Though Dragon Scale no longer exuded killing intent that filled the sky, that ruthless expression was even more chilling.
He was absolutely not just speaking empty words. He had the resolve to follow through.
"Rest assured. As long as you keep your promise, I will not harm a single hair on Senior Long Xue's head," Chu Feng said.
After that, Chu Feng used Long Xue as a hostage and followed Dragon Scale back to that great gate.
Dragon Scale produced the token once more and looked at Chu Feng. "Young friend Chu Feng, I, Dragon Scale, am still alive today for one reason—Long Xue."
"If anything happens to her, I will do anything."
Without waiting for Chu Feng to respond, he opened the gate.
Seeing this, Chu Feng immediately took Long Xue and flew inside.
The sudden appearance of a person put the entire Totem Dragon Clan on high alert.
But when they saw that it was Chu Feng, their first reactions were surprise and confusion.
"Chu Feng?"
Why was Chu Feng here?
"Clan Chief, there's no time to explain. Please use secret voice transmission to order all the clansmen to move toward me. I can get you all out of here."
Chu Feng communicated via secret voice transmission to the Totem Dragon Clan's chief.
The clan chief's first reaction upon seeing Chu Feng was also one of wariness.
But what he was wary of wasn't Chu Feng himself—he suspected the whole thing might be a trap.
However, once he confirmed that the person before him was truly Chu Feng, he immediately did as Chu Feng instructed, trusting in him.
In truth, most of the Totem Dragon Clan had already evacuated. The reason these particular individuals hadn't was because there was a traitor among them.
Aside from those who had fallen in battle at the time, there weren't many people left here—elders and juniors combined numbered just over three thousand.
Though this vast spatial world was enormous, these three thousand or so individuals had remained huddled together the entire time.
Once the clan chief's order was given, they all immediately gathered around Chu Feng.
"Young friend Chu Feng, if you have questions, ask them. I'll give you time. But you… must not harm Long Xue."
Dragon Scale's voice rang out from behind.
Chu Feng turned to look—Dragon Scale had followed them inside.
"I'll kill you, you traitor!!!"
Upon seeing Dragon Scale, many of the Totem Dragon Clan members were consumed with murderous fury and surged toward him.
"Nobody move!" The clan chief's command cut through their rage and brought them back to their senses.
Though they were not physically restrained by chains on the outside, special sealing shackles bound their bodies—their strength was completely suppressed. They were no match for Dragon Scale.
As for Chu Feng, he turned to face Dragon Scale.
"I'm taking them with me."