Along with the arrival of that voice, a figure also appeared within everyone's sight.
To be precise, it was not just one person. After that voice rang out, every single person within the Chu Heavenly Clan's territory walked out from their palaces, soared into the sky, and followed behind that figure, heading toward Chu Feng and the others with an imposing and aggressive momentum.
The person who had insulted Chu Feng's father was a man nearing three hundred years of age, yet possessing the robust physique of someone in their prime.
He was also the strongest individual Chu Feng had sensed within this territory.
A Third Grade True Immortal.
And from the looks of it, he was not only the strongest in terms of cultivation here — he was clearly the leader as well.
"Brother Hongyi, Little Brother Chu Feng, he—"
Seeing the man striding toward them with such hostility, Chu Ping instinctively sensed trouble brewing. He stepped forward, wanting to explain things on Chu Feng's behalf.
"Chu Ping, am I speaking with him? Did I ask you to interject?" The man named Chu Hongyi shot Chu Ping a displeased glare.
Chu Ping knew this man's temperament all too well. Seeing that the man had now turned his hostility toward him as well, it was clear that he was absolutely determined to make things difficult for Chu Feng today. If Chu Ping continued to step forward for Chu Feng, he would inevitably be dragged down as well. And so, he immediately fell silent and said nothing more.
"Brother Chu Hongyi, it's been a while."
However, after Chu Ping fell silent, Chu Shuangshuang stepped forward.
"Shuangshuang, you and I can catch up another time. But right now, I need to teach this newcomer how things work around here — how he should conduct himself," Chu Hongyi said coldly.
At that, Chu Shuangshuang simply smiled faintly and then stepped off to the side, offering no further words.
Unlike Chu Ping, who was genuinely worried about Chu Feng, Chu Shuangshuang bore no concern whatsoever.
She knew exactly what kind of person Chu Feng was, and she knew what sort of strength he possessed.
If Chu Hongyi wanted to cause trouble for Chu Feng, the only one who would end up suffering was himself.
In truth, when Chu Shuangshuang had stepped forward earlier, it was for Chu Hongyi's own sake.
But since Chu Hongyi had refused her goodwill, she naturally saw no reason to keep trying.
After all, she understood clearly that her primary purpose in coming here was to protect Chu Feng. As for whether Chu Hongyi lived or died, that was really none of her concern.
Chu Hongyi had no idea what Chu Shuangshuang was thinking, nor did he have any clue about the kind of person Chu Feng — the very one he intended to target — truly was.
And so, after successfully silencing Chu Shuangshuang with his words, Chu Hongyi turned his gaze toward Chu Feng and said, "What, gone mute? Or are you such a coward that you can only rely on others to speak on your behalf — you don't even have the courage to open your own mouth?"
After delivering those words, Chu Hongyi swept his gaze across the crowd and laughed. "The son of Chu Xuanyuan — and he's this useless."
The moment those words left his mouth, everyone present erupted in laughter, casting mocking gazes toward Chu Feng.
Yet in the face of everyone's derisive smiles, the corners of Chu Feng's mouth curved upward ever so slightly as he let out a soft chuckle.