"Do you know why I resolutely entered this fog? It's because within this mist, I sensed a trace of Sister Shuangshuang's aura."
"It's just that after entering this multicolored fog, I lost track of her aura. The fog must be interfering with my perception," Chu Feng said.
He was telling the truth. When Chu Feng had approached the fog, he had indeed begun to sense Chu Shuangshuang's aura, which meant she was somewhere within the mist — and that was precisely why he had chosen to enter.
"It seems to be the will of heaven," the Queen said, even more delighted upon hearing Chu Feng's words.
What she had feared most was that Chu Feng would give up the chance to pursue the Immortal Crystal Mine for Chu Shuangshuang's sake.
Now it seemed that even if Chu Feng wasn't actively seeking the Immortal Crystal Mine, he would not leave this strange fog until he found Chu Shuangshuang. That meant Chu Feng would still have an opportunity to discover the mine, and the Queen was naturally pleased.
Affected by the multicolored fog, Chu Feng could no longer sense Chu Shuangshuang's aura. He had no choice but to search on instinct.
Rumble— Suddenly, Chu Feng heard a boom. Though the sound was faint, he still managed to pinpoint its direction.
Without a moment's hesitation, Chu Feng unleashed his Divine Lightning Marks, then activated both the Ancient War Sword and the Ancient War Axe — two great secret arts — and surged swiftly toward the source of the sound.
The sound was actually quite far from Chu Feng, which meant the closer he got, the louder it became. However… because of the multicolored fog's isolating effect, Chu Feng could only hear the sound but could not sense any aura of power or discern the specifics of what was happening.
"It sounds like someone is fighting. I can't tell if it's Sister Shuangshuang," Chu Feng said.
"Then be careful. Get a clear look before you approach," the Queen said.
"Don't worry, my Queen. I know what I'm doing," Chu Feng nodded.
At last, Chu Feng drew close enough to see who was locked in combat.
Unfortunately, it was not Chu Shuangshuang. But it was a woman — or rather, a girl. Looking at her face, her build, and her height, she appeared to be no more than eight or nine years old.
The little girl was remarkably delicate — a small nose, a small mouth, and a pair of large, dark eyes framed by lashes that were long and curled despite her tender age.
But what was strange was that despite looking so young, she had snow-white hair.
Her white robe was covered with inscriptions — seal formations, at that — ones that even Chu Feng could not decipher. Those inscriptions looked rather eerie, and they made Chu Feng feel deeply unsettled.
"Why is it a child?" The Queen saw what Chu Feng saw and was stunned. "Heavenly Immortal — only a single rank below me. That shouldn't be a cultivation level any child could possess," Chu Feng said with a frown.