"Why is it like this?"
Everyone was completely baffled.
If none of them could enter, that would at least make sense.
But since Song Zhiliao could get in, why couldn't the rest of them?
"Song Xi, Tu Yuanyuan — you two try as well."
Chu Feng waved his hand toward Song Xi and Tu Yuanyuan.
Upon hearing this, Tu Yuanyuan and Song Xi obediently gave it a try.
And they both passed smoothly through the barrier gate.
"Chu Feng, what's going on?"
Every pair of eyes turned to Chu Feng.
They were certain this had something to do with him.
"Because of this."
As he spoke, Chu Feng produced a token.
"That's…"
The moment they laid eyes on that token, everyone's expression changed drastically.
It was made of the same material and carried the same aura as the one Xia Ran had held.
The only difference was that Chu Feng's token was from the Northern Xuan Courtyard, and the name inscribed on it was Chu Feng.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng… could it be that you… you really broke Lord Dugu Lingtian's record?"
Song Zhiliao's eyes went wide as she stared at Chu Feng, her breathing turning ragged just from asking.
"Would I have obtained this token otherwise?"
Chu Feng smiled.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng — so it was you? You were the one who revoked those people's right to enter the Snow Domain Divine Palace?"
Yang Chen stepped forward as well, unable to hide the excitement in his voice.
Ever since Xia Ran had been using that token to threaten them, he'd been fed up with it.
And now Chu Feng had used his own token to shut Xia Ran and the rest of them out.
It was immensely satisfying.
At Yang Chen's question, Chu Feng simply smiled and nodded, confirming everything. But then his gaze swept across the assembled disciples.
"Those who did not declare themselves my enemy just now may enter the Snow Domain Divine Palace."
Chu Feng raised his voice, holding the token high for all to see.
"Thank you, Junior Brother Chu Feng!"
The crowd erupted with excitement and rushed toward the Snow Domain Divine Palace.
Sure enough, they all passed through without a problem.
But those who had sworn the oath found themselves completely blocked.
The realization hit them like a slap to the face — regret washed over them in waves.
They had no grudge against Chu Feng. They'd only sworn to oppose him in exchange for a chance to cultivate inside the Snow Domain Divine Palace. After all, an opportunity like this came around only once in a thousand years.
Normally, they wouldn't have stood a chance anyway.
When the day the Snow Domain Divine Palace appeared finally came, the Eastern Dragon Courtyard and the Western Tiger Courtyard would inevitably send their very best disciples.
But they never could have anticipated it would turn out like this.
Still, there were always those thick-skinned enough to push their luck.
Some began apologizing to Chu Feng, begging for one more chance.
But Chu Feng didn't even spare them a glance.
Meanwhile, as the others filed into the Snow Domain Divine Palace, Hei Yao and Wang Ziyan — fellow Northern Xuan Courtyard disciples — also made their way toward it.
While the rest of the Northern Xuan Courtyard disciples got in without issue, Hei Yao and Wang Ziyan were stopped at the entrance.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng, this…"
Wang Ziyan and Hei Yao both looked at Chu Feng with pitiful expressions.
"Don't ask me. Whether or not you're qualified — you should know that in your hearts."
After dropping those words, Chu Feng turned his gaze to Bi Jingjing.
"Senior Sister Bi — you are the only one from the Southern Phoenix Courtyard who is qualified to cultivate inside the Snow Domain Divine Palace."
"If you wish to enter, you are welcome at any time."
"But if you'd rather not, I won't force you."
With that, Chu Feng stepped into the Snow Domain Divine Palace himself.
He said those things because he understood Bi Jingjing's position.
She held no hostility toward him, but she was still a member of the Southern Phoenix Courtyard.
And unlike the others, she seemed to be a person of principles.
Chu Feng suspected that even if he invited her in, she would decline.
And sure enough, that was exactly what happened — Bi Jingjing did not enter the Snow Domain Divine Palace.
But even knowing she wouldn't go, Chu Feng still felt he had to tell her.
She had treated him well, and he wanted her to know that he remembered her kindness and would repay it in kind.
…
By the time Chu Feng entered the Snow Domain Divine Palace, most people had already gone in.
With so little time remaining on the Snow Domain Peak cultivation window, no one wanted to waste a moment — the majority were already deep in cultivation.
A small cluster, however, had gathered around a raised platform.
Chu Feng recognized it at a glance — it was the same platform he had seen from the summit of the Heavenly Peak.
"What's the deal with this platform? According to the records of the Snow Domain Divine Palace, there was nothing like this inside it."
"Did you leave that token, Junior Brother Chu Feng?"
Yang Chen and Song Zhiliao were examining the platform, discussing it between themselves.
Hummmm— The instant Chu Feng drew near, the platform responded. A row of luminous characters materialized in the air.
Renamed and Replaced — Name Etched in History.
The glowing words were identical to what Chu Feng had seen atop the Heavenly Peak.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng — did you perhaps forget to change the name?"
"Look… behind it, it still shows Lord Dugu Lingtian's name."
Song Zhiliao pointed at the platform and addressed Chu Feng.