"It's been a while, Miss Xia," Chu Feng said to Xia Yun'er with a smile.
"It's been a while, Young Master Chu," Xia Yun'er replied, returning his smile.
The two of them wore matching grins, exchanging words back and forth like old friends catching up. The other juniors present were completely ignored by both of them.
In the past, if Chu Feng had been able to converse with Xia Yun'er like this, it would have sparked endless envy and jealousy among the crowd—perhaps even hatred and murderous intent.
After all, she was one of the Three Great Beauties of the Greater Chiliocosm, the Saintess of the Starfall Holy Ground.
But in this moment, few envied Chu Feng. If anything, more people were envious of Xia Yun'er.
Times had changed. Chu Feng was no longer the same person who had once been a fresh-faced newcomer—a kid who could even be pushed around by juniors like Chu Xianshuo.
Now, Chu Feng stood at the very pinnacle of the Greater Chiliocosm.
He was someone who could defeat even a being like Li Anzhi.
In all the Greater Chiliocosm, what junior would dare to bully Chu Feng now?
In this moment, everyone understood one thing.
From this day forward, the geniuses of the Greater Chiliocosm fell into two categories.
One was Chu Feng. The other was everyone else.
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All good things must come to an end, and this Young Genius Gathering was no exception.
Especially now, with the Upper Realm Gate opened and the entire Greater Chiliocosm facing the threat of the powerful Li Heavenly Clan.
So after the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan calmed everyone's tense emotions, the Young Genius Gathering came to a close.
After the gathering ended, the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan held a discussion with the Chu Heavenly Clan's higher-ups regarding strategies to counter the Li Heavenly Clan.
As for Chu Feng, he made his way to the palace where the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan resided.
Because the Clan Master had said he had something to discuss with him.
Chu Feng quietly waited for the Clan Master's return.
He, too, had important matters he wished to discuss with the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
Squeak— Finally, the tightly shut palace doors were pushed open, and a familiar figure walked in.
It was none other than the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan.
"Chu Feng, you're not angry with this old man, are you?"
The Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan asked with a smile upon entering.
He looked nothing like a clan master at this moment—more like Chu Feng's own grandfather, his eyes brimming with warmth and affection.
"This junior doesn't understand what you mean, Senior. Why would I be angry with you?" Chu Feng asked.
"After all, I impersonated Youyuan and deceived you for so long," the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng suddenly understood. He smiled and replied, "What you did was for my own good, Senior. How could this junior hold that against you?"
"Truthfully, I had my own selfish reasons. I wanted to observe you through our interactions and assess your character. But you truly haven't disappointed this old man. You're just like your father and your grandfather."
"Throughout the generations, the Chu Heavenly Clan has grown to over a million members. Yet among them all, only your body carries the most exceptional bloodline of our Chu Heavenly Clan."
As the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan spoke these words, his gaze remained fixed on Chu Feng. In those eyes, Chu Feng sensed a deep and profound expectation.
At this moment, a thought stirred in Chu Feng's heart, for the Clan Master's words carried a deeper meaning.
He had first praised Chu Feng's grandfather, then Chu Feng's father, and now he was praising Chu Feng for possessing the most exceptional bloodline of the Chu Heavenly Clan.