It turned out that the moment the Blood-Devouring Killing Formation was broken, the Ancient Elves had already sent out a distress message.
After the Elven King received the message, he personally led a massive army to rush here. At that time, the message had not mentioned the Dark Hall, but he had vaguely guessed that the matter would be connected to the Dark Hall.
However, even though he arrived at the fastest speed possible, he was still a step too late.
Fortunately… Chu Feng and Xian Miaomiao were both still alive.
And after finding Xian Miaomiao, the Ancient Elf army also learned about what Chu Feng had done to unseal Egg Egg. So not only did they not disturb Chu Feng, they instead stood guard here the entire time.
"Young friend Chu Feng, I already know the full details of what happened."
"I hope you won't carry too heavy a burden, for war is this cruel."
"Moreover, this was never your fault — it was the Dark Hall's fault," the Elven King said to Chu Feng.
"But Your Majesty, the Hall Master of the Dark Hall, he…" Chu Feng had wanted to say that the Dark Hall Master possessed the same inherited bloodline as he did, very likely making him a clansman, so this matter ultimately still concerned him.
"Chu Feng, I know everything. Everyone has their own thoughts. No one needs to bear the burden of another's wrongdoing."
"But the Dark Hall's actions this time are a direct declaration of war against my Ancient Elves. I absolutely will not let this go."
"And young friend Chu Feng, you should be on our side, correct?" the Elven King asked.
At that moment, every powerful figure among the Ancient Elves turned their gaze upon Chu Feng.
"My enmity with the Dark Hall is irreconcilable. If I can, I will kill the Dark Hall Master with my own hands," Chu Feng said, enunciating each word through gritted teeth.
"Good." The Elven King smiled, then asked, "What are your plans now?"
"I'd like to return to Green Wood Mountain first," Chu Feng said.
"Mm." The Elven King nodded, then turned to a very tall but very thin Elder behind him. "Venerable Lianghua, I must trouble you to guard Green Wood Mountain for a time."
"As you command," the Elder replied.
"Your Majesty, what is this?" Chu Feng was quite surprised.
"Chu Feng, I've heard about your situation. Green Wood Mountain is where your closest people gather — it will be your weak point."
"Although Nangong Longjian and the Compass Immortal are also there, I trust you understand the Dark Hall's strength."
"Even the World-Ending Immortal works for the Dark Hall. Nangong Longjian alone cannot protect Green Wood Mountain. And if something were to happen there, I'm sure you would lose all peace of mind."
"This is Venerable Lianghua — an Eighth-rank Martial Emperor."
"Even the World-Ending Immortal would not dare act too rashly before him. With him stationed at Green Wood Mountain, I will feel more at ease," the Elven King said.
"Your Majesty's aid to me, Chu Feng, I will never forget," Chu Feng said with deep gratitude.
He did not refuse. He could not find a reason to refuse, for every word the Elven King spoke was true. Green Wood Mountain was indeed one of the places Chu Feng worried about most, and it was indeed his weak point.
Yet now, the Ancient Elves were facing the Dark Hall — they had a hard battle ahead of them. And under these circumstances, the Elven King was sending someone as powerful as Venerable Lianghua to protect Green Wood Mountain. This truly made it impossible for Chu Feng not to feel grateful for the favor.
"Young friend Chu Feng, let us be off," Venerable Lianghua said.
Though this Elder usually held himself above all others — even other Ancient Elves trembled before him — this Elder-level powerhouse showed absolutely no airs whatsoever toward Chu Feng.
"I trouble Venerable Lianghua," Chu Feng said respectfully.
And so, Chu Feng set off with Venerable Lianghua toward Purple Flame Black Mountain. Although their destination was Green Wood Mountain, Chu Feng first needed to pick up Bai Ruochen and her daughter, as well as Jiang Wushang.
"Father."
However, after Chu Feng departed, Xian Miaomiao suddenly threw herself into the Elven King's arms, bursting into tears.