The old estate of the Chu Family was still there. Although it had been damaged in the past, it had since been fully restored.
Right now, Chu Feng did not enter the Chu Family estate. Instead, he hovered in the sky, gazing down upon it.
Looking at those familiar buildings, the events of the past came vividly to his mind.
He remembered his early years, when even as a young child, he had faced nothing but contempt and exclusion simply for being an outsider.
But through his own efforts, the growth of his cultivation, and his defense of the Chu Family's honor, Chu Feng had finally earned the recognition of its members. Those who once quarreled with him had become true family.
Recalling all those past events, a complex emotion stirred within Chu Feng's heart.
Those were times that could never return, a part of his own history. The naive and youthful boy from back then had grown into a strong and steadfast man.
When he was bullied back in the day, Chu Feng had felt hatred. But now, he held no grudge against those Chu Family members who had once targeted him. It was precisely those hardships that had spurred his growth.
Chu Feng stood in the sky, lost in his memories of the past, but he never descended.
Although the Chu Family estate still had people in it now, they were merely guards assigned to watch over the place. None of the people he once knew—those he had considered family despite lacking a blood relation—were there.
Chu Feng understood that the Chu Family members were no longer here. Even if they wished to stay, his friends, considering their safety, would not have allowed it to happen.
Therefore, his time spent at the Chu Family estate was brief. After observing for a moment, he set off for the Azure Dragon Sect.
The Azure Dragon Sect was as beautiful as ever, its scenery pleasant and otherworldly like a mountain of immortals. One look told you it was a place where martial cultivators gathered.
The Azure Dragon Sect had barely changed at all. If one could call it a change, it was that it had grown even more prosperous. After all, the current Azure Dragon Sect was no longer the second-rate sect it once was within Qingzhou. It was now the single strongest sect on the entire Nine Provinces Continent, without equal.
But today, the Azure Dragon Sect was still exceptionally bustling.
At the base of the mountain, the road was packed with traffic and overflowing with people.
Adults were leading their children, climbing step by step towards the sect's main gate.
"So lively! Could it be that the day the Azure Dragon Sect recruits disciples has arrived?" Her Majesty asked.
"It certainly seems so."
A smile appeared on Chu Feng's face. Originally intending to fly directly through the gate, he suddenly changed his mind. He descended and joined the crowd, climbing the mountain staircase step by step, just like everyone else.
"Brother Chu Feng!"
As he neared the main gate, a voice suddenly called out, addressing Chu Feng.
It was a disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect.
Judging by his attire, Chu Feng knew he was an Inner Sect disciple, not an Outer Sect disciple.
Furthermore, he looked to be a few years younger than Chu Feng, but Chu Feng was certain he did not recognize this person.
"Brother Chu Feng, it really is you! My goodness, you've finally returned!"
Once he confirmed it was Chu Feng, the Inner Sect disciple hurried over to him, his expression one of utter excitement.
"Chu Feng? He seems to be saying that this person is Chu Feng?"