Chapter 702: Curtain Fall

"Hum—" At that moment, the entrance behind Chu Feng began to tremble slightly, as though it were about to close.

At this, Chu Feng couldn't help but smile faintly. "It's time to leave."

The moment Chu Feng stepped out, the entrance to the Martial Crest Realm sealed itself instantly, and the entire peak returned to its previous state.

But the peak was far from calm now. Almost everyone looking at Chu Feng had eyes filled with intense astonishment, and some among his peers even regarded him with a hint of admiration or even reverence.

Chu Feng had long anticipated this reaction. Six thousand martial crests—even he himself had been shocked at the time, let alone these people. He was certain that right now, everyone was wondering what kind of forbidden martial art he had obtained.

"Wuqing, Junior Brother, you're incredible! You must have captured all the martial crests in the entire Sacred Hall of Creation, didn't you? How on earth did you do it?" Chun Wu ran over, her face beaming with joy, and handed him the Universe Bag she was holding.

"Sister Chun Wu, you should keep this," Chu Feng refused with a smile.

"Don't be ridiculous! This is your reward—how could I take it? That wouldn't be proper."

"Besides, Wuqing, Junior Brother, although your strength is formidable, you still need to work on your cultivation, and this can help you." Chun Wu pried open Chu Feng's hand and placed the Universe Bag firmly in his palm.

At this, Chu Feng examined the Universe Bag and immediately brightened. "Sister Chun Wu, what exactly is this? The martial force it contains is incredibly gentle—it's practically a rare cultivation treasure."

"This is a Superior-grade Martial Medicine, the Martial Immortal Mushroom. But don't underestimate it—it's no ordinary Superior-grade Martial Medicine. It's unique to our Ethereal Immortal Peak and cannot be cultivated; it can only be harvested once it matures on its own. Its value far surpasses that of ordinary Superior-grade Martial Medicine—even exceeding that of a Supreme-grade Martial Medicine like the Martial Pearl."

"Although the Martial Pearl contains far more martial force than the Martial Immortal Mushroom, anyone below the Martial Lord realm cannot refine it. The Martial Immortal Mushroom is different—even a Heaven Martial realm powerhouse can refine it, and doing so will yield extraordinary results," Chun Wu explained patiently.

"That's remarkable."

Hearing this, Chu Feng was delighted beyond measure. He had never expected that the first-place reward in the Martial Crest Realm would be so generous.

With his Mental Power, he could sense the potency of the Martial Immortal Mushroom. Not only did it contain a vast amount of martial force, but that force was incredibly gentle. And the gentler the martial force, the easier it was to refine.

This meant the Martial Immortal Mushroom was extremely easy to refine, especially for those in the Heaven Martial realm. The effects would be tremendous. With just one Mushroom, breaking through multiple levels in succession would be entirely possible—a true treasure of heaven and earth, a supreme cultivation aid.

Although Chu Feng currently needed an enormous amount of martial force to break through, these six Mushrooms wouldn't make much of a difference for him personally. But if Su Rou, Su Mei, Zhang Tianyi, and Jiang Wushang refined them, the results would be unimaginable.

That was why Chu Feng was so ecstatic. These six Martial Immortal Mushrooms would dramatically boost the cultivation of Su Rou and the others. As his closest companions in the Eastern Ocean Region, Chu Feng had always wanted to help them—and now he finally had the chance.

"Wuqing, it seems your harvest in the Martial Crest Realm was quite impressive. Tell me, did you manage to obtain the Martial Crest Lotus?"

At that moment, the Ethereal Fairy approached as well, and the gaze she now directed at Chu Feng carried a hint of warmth—several times more benevolent than when they had first met. It was clear that after witnessing his strength, she had gained a newfound appreciation for him.

"Reporting to Elder Ethereal, this junior has indeed obtained the Martial Crest Lotus." As he spoke, Chu Feng handed her the Martial Crest Lotus that Chun Wu had helped him pick.

"Mm." Upon seeing the Martial Crest Lotus, a rare smile of joy appeared on the Ethereal Fairy's face. It was evident that she was eager to save Yan Ruyu as well.

After that, Chu Feng departed the peak in the company of beauties like Chun Wu and Jiang Wanshi, under the admiring and envious gazes of countless onlookers, and returned to his quarters.

But even after returning, he could not rest peacefully. Having revealed six thousand martial crests, he had already demonstrated his extraordinary strength and exceptional talent. Nearly every young cultivator who heard the news wanted to befriend him, and some young women even sent him messages professing their interest. Even a few older powerhouses wished to meet him for a chat.

But having witnessed the true colors of these people inside the Martial Crest Realm, Chu Feng had no intention of giving them the opportunity. So, apart from Chun Wu and others he was genuinely close to, he turned everyone away at the door, regardless of who they were.

And since the Martial Crest Realm had concluded, the Ethereal Immortal Peak would not keep these guests any longer. One by one, nearly everyone—except Chu Feng, Qiushui Fuyan, and Jiang Wanshi—was politely escorted down the peak.

Though his uninvited visitors were gone, Chu Feng now felt even more uneasy—so much so that he could barely sit still.

The reason was simple: he had heard that the Ethereal Fairy had already used the Martial Crest Lotus to formally begin purging the demonic entity from Yan Ruyu's body.

After days of agonizing waiting, Qiushui Fuyan, who had gone to assist the Ethereal Fairy, finally appeared in Chu Feng's sight.

"Senior Qiushui, how did it go? Is Yan Ruyu alright?" Seeing her, Chu Feng rushed over with an anxious expression.

"Heh." Seeing Chu Feng's worried face, Qiushui Fuyan smiled gently. "I didn't expect you to care about her so much. Are you two close?"

"Well..." Chu Feng hesitated, then shook his head. "No, we're not particularly close. But what happened to her is partly my doing. If she doesn't recover, I won't be able to rest easy."

"Rest assured. The Martial Crest Lotus is a remarkable sealing artifact. Although the demonic entity was powerful, it has been completely purged. That girl Yan Ruyu is not only safe but has also fully acquired the unique ability of the entity."

"This ability is no ordinary thing—it's incredibly powerful, perhaps even comparable to a Heaven-bestowed Divine Body. Her future potential is limitless. It's not impossible that she could one day surpass Murong Xun." As Qiushui Fuyan spoke, a trace of envy flickered across her face, as though she envied the Ethereal Fairy for having such a remarkable disciple.

"However, Chu Feng, she seems to hold a grudge against you and doesn't want to see you." Qiushui Fuyan smiled, as though she had already guessed at the reason.

Chu Feng didn't mind that Yan Ruyu didn't wish to see him. On the contrary, hearing that she was not only unharmed but had also gained an ability comparable to a Heaven-bestowed Divine Body, he was happy for her. Truly, those who survive great calamities are blessed with fortune.

Seeing the relief on Chu Feng's face, Qiushui Fuyan smiled with satisfaction. She admired him more and more—not only was his talent outstanding and his courage exceptional, but he also carried himself with poise. In every regard, he far surpassed others his age. So she asked, "Chu Feng, now that the Martial Crest Realm is over, we'll be leaving soon. Do you have anywhere in mind to go?"

"Senior Qiushui, do you know where Elder Fu Liansheng—one of the Four Protectors of the Remnant Night Demon Sect—is currently located?" Chu Feng asked.