"That can't be right. I heard that the Li Heavenly Clan and the Chu Heavenly Clan opened the Gate to the Upper Realm. The two clans have become hostile forces — a battle between them is inevitable."
"How could Li Ruochu support Chu Feng? Even if she wanted to place a bet, given the stances of the two clans, she shouldn't be betting on Chu Feng."
But before long, some well-informed individuals caught on.
The Li Heavenly Clan and the Chu Heavenly Clan were rivals, after all.
"Little Brother Chu Feng, don't feel pressured. This is just a small token of my heart — a bit of support and encouragement for you. As for whether you win or lose, that's up to you."
At that moment, Li Ruochu spoke with a bright smile on her face.
"Thank you."
After Li Ruochu spoke, Chu Feng cupped his fists in response.
This left everyone even more bewildered.
So much for being rivals — this didn't look like hostility at all. They might as well have been family.
"Sister?"
At this, Gong Mingyue furrowed her brows, an indescribable feeling welling up inside her.
Li Ruochu stood there in her red gown, radiating brilliance.
In her view, even women of the caliber of Linghu Yueyue and Tantai Xing'er seemed somewhat dim in comparison to Li Ruochu.
And while she was proud, she also possessed self-awareness — she knew that she and Li Ruochu were not on the same level at all.
Yet such a woman actually claimed to be Chu Feng's sister?
"Just how many people does this Chu Feng know?"
Gong Mingyue muttered to herself, now certain that Tantai Xing'er hosting a junior gathering for Chu Feng, and the Starfield Main World's recognition of Chu Feng, were absolutely no coincidence.
The backing behind this Chu Feng was definitely no simple matter.
"Young friend Ruochu is truly generous — ten thousand Immortal Martial Stones to show her support. Since that's the case, this old man will also show his support."
"Young friend Chu Feng, winning or losing doesn't matter. Just enjoy this Ancestral Martial Ten Stars selection."
At that moment, a voice rang out — it was Wuming Xingyun, stepping out from the warship.
"It's Lord Wuming Xingyun! Could it be that he… is also going to support Chu Feng?"
Upon seeing Wuming Xingyun, the already-bubbling crowd grew even more agitated.
If Li Ruochu was a major figure among the younger generation, then Wuming Xingyun was a major figure of the entire Ancestral Martial Starfield — a truly great figure.
Moreover, Wuming Xingyun had never supported anyone before. Even when Linghu Hongfei participated in the Ancestral Martial Ten Stars selection, he had not supported Linghu Hongfei.
Stepping forward today was truly unprecedented, and the fact that his first ever show of support went to Chu Feng — whom no one was optimistic about — naturally surprised everyone.
To get someone who never placed bets to bet on him — that was truly Chu Feng's ability.
"The bead in his hand seems to contain Immortal Martial Stones. He's not joking — Lord Wuming Xingyun is… really going to support Chu Feng."
And soon, everyone noticed that the bead in Wuming Xingyun's hand did indeed contain Immortal Martial Stones. However, due to the formation around it, they couldn't see through to determine exactly how many stones were inside.
"Young friend Chu Feng, take this."
Whoosh — Wuming Xingyun raised his arm, and the bead in his palm shot through the sky like a meteor, tracing a dazzling arc through the air.
However, once the bead reached midair, it suddenly shattered. In an instant, countless brilliant rays of light, like a river of stars, surged toward the pillar of light before Chu Feng.
"Oh my, am I seeing things? That looks like… one billion Immortal Martial Stones."
"One billion — it's really one billion! Lord Wuming Xingyun's very first bet is a full one billion Immortal Martial Stones?"
At this moment, to say nothing of the younger generation's shocked faces — even the elders were wide-eyed with astonishment.
One billion Immortal Martial Stones was no small sum for any faction. In fact, many factions' entire fortunes might not amount to that much.
Li Ruochu's ten thousand Immortal Martial Stones had already left everyone marveling. One could only imagine the shock that Wuming Xingyun's one billion Immortal Martial Stones would cause.
"Wuming Xingyun, in all the time I've known you, this is the first time I've seen you this generous."
At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned toward the sound, their expressions shifting.
Four people had arrived.