"Then what is his cultivation level?"
Chu Feng asked.
"I don't know his exact cultivation level either. I only know he's far from ordinary."
"The Sect Master regards him extremely highly — she's grooming him as the future Sect Master."
Duan Liufeng said.
"Future Sect Master?"
The current Wolen Martial Sect was hailed as having the greatest number of talented young generation cultivators in its entire history.
Yet under these circumstances, the Sect Master of the Wolen Martial Sect was prepared to pass the position of future Sect Master to someone who had appeared out of nowhere.
That alone spoke volumes about just how remarkable this person truly was.
"Brother Duan, I understand what you're getting at. I'm mentally prepared."
Chu Feng said.
"Although face is important for a man, as the saying goes — a true gentleman takes his time when seeking revenge."
"Even if you're no match for him right now, with your talent, you will surpass him sooner or later."
"A real man must know when to bend and when to stand tall."
"Younger brother, I know you're someone with great inner strength. I believe that no matter how this turns out — win or lose — you should be able to handle it."
"Alright, go get some rest. Adjust your state properly. No matter the outcome, tomorrow you must face the battle in peak condition."
Duan Liufeng said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng headed toward his residence.
Chu Feng certainly wasn't going to rest, because he was still unwilling to give up. He still wanted to try — to see if he could break through the final layer of the Wolen Soul Armor's seal.
Since the auxiliary formation array couldn't help him, Chu Feng would rely on himself.
Whoosh— But just at that moment, Chu Feng felt an overwhelmingly oppressive force suddenly manifest.
In that instant, it was as though time itself had frozen — or more precisely, the surrounding time had frozen.
Chu Feng sensed that the people outside his residence seemed to have been frozen in place, every single one of them temporarily locked down by an immense power.
Only the area within the bounds of Chu Feng's residence remained normal space.
And the source of all this was coming from the direction of Duan Liufeng.
Turning to look, a figure had already appeared silently beside Duan Liufeng.
It was an exceptionally dignified woman of breathtaking beauty and an otherworldly aura.
But compared to her elegance, her presence was simply suffocating.
That feeling — it was as though she had transcended the mortal realm entirely, like a living deity.
No guess was needed. Chu Feng knew this person could only be the strongest existence of the Wolen Martial Sect — the Sect Master herself.
"Disciple Chu Feng pays respects to the Sect Master."
Upon seeing her, Chu Feng immediately offered a deep bow.
Chu Feng was not the type to flatter others, but regardless of his status as a disciple, he should give the Sect Master proper respect.
For Zi Ling's sake alone, Chu Feng could only compromise with this Sect Master.
If it were just for himself, he might not have submitted — but for Zi Ling, he had no choice but to yield.
Yet the Sect Master paid no attention to Chu Feng's bow. She kept her gaze fixed on Duan Liufeng, as though she had come for him.
"Who gave you permission to use my auxiliary formation array without authorization?"
The Sect Master asked in a cold, sharp voice. Though her words were directed at Duan Liufeng, her gaze swept over Chu Feng as well.
That single glance sent a chill down Chu Feng's spine. Her eyes were far too cold, far too lethal.
And that one sentence had exposed the lie Duan Liufeng had just told.
He had never obtained the Sect Master's permission for that auxiliary formation array.
"Sect Master, this was all my idea. It has nothing to do with Chu Feng."
Duan Liufeng hastily explained.
"Of course I know it was your idea. Duan Liufeng... Have I given you too much authority, to the point where you've completely lost your sense of restraint?"
"Kneel before me."
Suddenly, the Sect Master let out a thunderous shout.
That single cry made the heavens and earth seem to tremble violently. Chu Feng felt as though his very body was on the verge of tearing apart.