Chu Feng naturally hadn't died. He had simply suffered severe backlash from wielding the Ancient War Sword and the Ancient War Axe's secret techniques for too long, which had left his body far too weak, causing him to pass out.
As for Han Yu, he hadn't died either. Just as Chu Feng had guessed, Han Yu had escaped by using a special protective talisman.
However, no one — not even the people from Yuwen City — knew where Han Yu had fled to.
It was likely that among those present that day, only the Starfall Eight Immortals and the Ancient Snake Clan's clan chief — Martial Immortal realm powerhouses — could possibly know Han Yu's whereabouts.
But none of them would involve themselves in the personal grudge between Chu Feng and Han Yu, so naturally, they wouldn't tell anyone where Han Yu had gone.
After Chu Feng fell unconscious, the Ancient Snake Clan's clan chief declared that the Burial Spirit Pool's eruption had ended and that the Sealed Realm would soon be closing.
In truth, this was an eviction notice — he was sending everyone away.
Everyone was well aware of the Ancient Snake Clan's temperament, so this move was entirely expected. No one was displeased; they simply departed.
However, it was worth noting that after the Ancient Snake Clan's clan chief had driven everyone away — the Starfall Sacred Realm's people included — Chu Feng had been asked to stay behind.
Even when the Sacred Pill Manor and Sacred Weapon Manor offered to take Chu Feng with them, the Ancient Snake Clan's clan chief had refused.
It was as though the Ancient Snake Clan didn't trust anyone else with Chu Feng's safety.
But none of this was known to Chu Feng.
When he groggily regained consciousness, he found himself not only still inside the Sealed Realm, but also lying inside a palace.
Chu Feng recognized this palace — it was one of the structures at the plaza where he and the others had been forcefully pulled down upon first entering the Sealed Realm.
In other words, this palace was very close to the Sealed Realm's exit.
"Young friend Chu Feng, you're awake? How are you — does your body still hurt?"
An elder of the Ancient Snake Clan appeared to have been waiting here for some time. The moment he saw Chu Feng stir, he hurried over and asked with genuine concern.
"It doesn't hurt anymore. I think I've fully recovered," Chu Feng said.
"That's right. Our clan chief personally treated your injuries. Otherwise… given your condition, there's no way you could have awakened after just one day."
"Although you managed to escape death with that special secret technique, Han Yu's second-stage Immortal technique still inflicted considerable damage on you," the Ancient Snake Clan elder said.
"So it was the clan chief himself who healed me. May I ask where the clan chief is? I'd like to thank him in person," Chu Feng said.
He knew his own body best. Not only had Chu Feng used his secret techniques for an extended period, but he had also blocked Han Yu's incredibly powerful attack. Most critically, he had deployed his secret techniques on top of all that.
Combined, the backlash was far, far worse than what he had experienced during his previous battle with Xia Yun'er.
He understood clearly that the Ancient Snake Clan elder wasn't lying. Without the help of a powerful expert, there was no way Chu Feng could have regained consciousness so quickly, let alone made a full recovery.
His gratitude was sincere. After all, he had no relation whatsoever to the Ancient Snake Clan, yet they had gone out of their way to help him.
"The clan chief has other matters to attend to — I'm afraid you won't be able to see him," the Ancient Snake Clan elder said.
"What about the others? Why can't I sense anyone else's aura?" Chu Feng was naturally referring to Li Xiang and the rest.
"Actually, we've already issued the eviction order. The only person still remaining inside the Sealed Realm is you."
"However, there are people waiting for you outside. I'm not sure whether you'd like to see them?"
"The clan chief instructed that if you don't wish to see them, I can escort you out through another exit."
"Personally, though, I think you should see them. They've been waiting because they want to ensure you leave safely," the Ancient Snake Clan elder said.
"You mean…?" Chu Feng asked.