When they learned that the Tingyun Sect Master appeared to be plotting against Chu Feng, the people Chu Feng had previously healed were all shocked. The Chief Enforcement Elder, whose cultivation was equal to that of the Tingyun Sect Master, was particularly enraged.
But faced with this situation, the Tingyun Sect Master remained perfectly composed and said, "You've all been ill these past days, so there's news you're unaware of."
"This Chu Feng killed Ying Liangchen. And who was Ying Liangchen? Why, he was the most beloved son of the Patriarch of the Ying Heavenly Clan."
"Now the Ying Heavenly Clan has issued a bounty. They will stop at nothing to eliminate Chu Feng."
"Whoever can deliver Chu Feng's head will receive a handsome reward."
As soon as the Tingyun Sect Master's words fell, the expressions of everyone present shifted once more. Even the Chief Enforcement Elder's gaze took on a strange quality.
"This young man's strength is extraordinary—he fought the demoness to a standstill. I alone may not be able to handle him. Would the Chief Enforcement Elder be willing to subdue him with me?" the Tingyun Sect Master continued.
Hearing these words, the expressions of those led by the Chief Enforcement Elder grew even more complicated.
"Could it be that you truly intend to repay kindness with treachery?" Chu Feng asked coldly.
Clang—!
Suddenly, the Chief Enforcement Elder flipped his palm, and a half-step Ancestral weapon materialized in his grip.
However, this half-step Ancestral weapon was not pointed at the Tingyun Sect Master—it was aimed at Chu Feng.
"Young friend Chu Feng, I truly am sorry, but the interests of the sect supersede all else. You'll have to forgive me," the Chief Enforcement Elder said.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!
Right after, every single elder whom Chu Feng had healed drew their half-step Ancestral weapons and pointed them at Chu Feng.
"Haha! Chu Feng, your attempts at sowing discord are useless against my Tingyun Sect." At this moment, the Tingyun Sect Master laughed triumphantly, as though he had long anticipated this outcome.
"Truly birds of a feather. Very well." Chu Feng had not expected this outcome either. He truly hadn't anticipated that, despite having saved these people's lives, the moment they learned that killing Chu Feng would bring enormous rewards, they would immediately forget everything he had done for them and turn their weapons on him.
At this moment, Chu Feng suddenly realized that the Tingyun Sect was not just skilled in acting—its elders were all master performers as well.
When no interests were at stake, they put on a show of loyalty and righteousness, acting as though they would lay down their lives for you at the first sign of trouble.
But when the moment truly came, when they faced actual profit, they immediately revealed their true colors. For the sake of gain, they would instantly cast aside all bonds of loyalty—they were heartless scoundrels, a pack of true hypocrites.
Chu Feng felt hatred. But he didn't just hate them—he hated himself even more.
Chu Feng had always possessed extraordinary powers of observation, yet this time he had misjudged completely.
But even so, Chu Feng showed not a trace of panic.
Moreover, a mocking, contemptuous smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he said, "You really think you lot can handle me?"
That single laugh from Chu Feng made not only the elders tremble—even the Tingyun Sect Master's body shook, a flash of fear emerging in his eyes.
No matter what, Chu Feng was someone who had fought the demoness to a standstill, and just how powerful the demoness was, they knew all too well.
In other words, regardless of Chu Feng's youth, he was an existence every bit as terrifying as the demoness.
"All of you, get out of my way—or don't blame me for slaughtering every last one of you."
Chu Feng saw through their cowardice and pressed his advantage. He turned around and bellowed, unleashing the full force of his fury.
Under that roar of Chu Feng's, the guards at the hall doors all flinched in fright. Some were so terrified that they collapsed onto the ground.
In this situation, no one dared to block Chu Feng. They scrambled aside, quickly clearing a path for him.
They were truly afraid. Though their acting skills were impressive, Chu Feng's were even better. At the very least, his performance now was nothing short of flawless, without a single crack.
It was as though he really could advance from the half-step Ancestral rank fourth level to the full Ancestral rank.
As though, if he so wished, he truly could open a massacre and slaughter them all to the last.
"Heh..."
Chu Feng laughed once more, then strolled unhurriedly toward the exit. And during this entire time, not a single person dared to stop him.
Of course, Chu Feng had to maintain his composure. He couldn't fly away immediately or show any urgency to leave.