"Chu Feng, are you trying to say that breaking through this tribulation cannot rely on external power, but instead… must depend on yourself?"
The Sect Master asked Chu Feng.
"This disciple cannot be certain, but that is indeed what I believe," Chu Feng replied.
The Sect Master fell into deep thought. After a moment of silence, she spoke again.
"If you cannot be certain, then do not attempt it."
"The Great Tribulation will not exist forever. Since you cannot break through it, you may temporarily leave the Wolong Martial Sect and return once it dissipates."
"Even if the Great Tribulation truly persists, there will inevitably be a way to overcome it in the future."
"There is no need to risk your life trying."
When the Sect Master said these words, both Zi Ling and Duan Liufeng's expressions shifted. They had not expected the Sect Master to say something like this to Chu Feng.
She… was actually advising Chu Feng not to gamble with his life.
And when Chu Feng heard these words, a warm current immediately surged through his heart.
The Sect Master's attitude toward Chu Feng had previously been more than just strict — it could be described as outright harsh.
Yet now, she had actually begun to care about him.
The current Sect Master seemed like an entirely different person, and while Chu Feng was both surprised and touched by it, he also found it somewhat hard to adjust to.
"This matter arose because of this disciple, and it should be this disciple who brings it to an end."
"Sect Master, please allow this disciple to try once more."
Chu Feng cupped his fists and said.
Though the Sect Master's concern filled Chu Feng with warmth, he still wanted to give it another try.
In truth, he already had his own method for breaking through the tribulation.
But because he could not verify it — it was all speculation on his part — he did not want to say too much.
The Sect Master still hesitated.
However, upon seeing the unwavering resolve in Chu Feng's eyes, even she… was somewhat moved.
"Sect Master, let him try once more."
Even Duan Liufeng spoke up to persuade her.
It was not that he did not worry about Chu Feng — it was simply that this matter was of grave importance.
Since there was still an opportunity, it was worth a try.
As for Zi Ling, she did not say a word. She simply watched Chu Feng in silence the entire time.
It was true that Zi Ling was a disciple of the Wolong Martial Sect, but in her eyes, only Chu Feng's safety mattered. If she had a choice, she would not want Chu Feng to go through with it.
But she also understood Chu Feng's character, so rather than trying to dissuade him, she respected his decision.
"You have truly made your decision?"
The Sect Master asked Chu Feng.
"This disciple has decided," Chu Feng replied.
"Very well. Come with me."
As the Sect Master spoke, she led Chu Feng, Duan Liufeng, and Zi Ling back to the Wolong Plaza.
All of the elders and disciples were still gathered there.
But panic was written on everyone's faces — even in their voices.
The people had thought Chu Feng had fled. Some had even begun to hurl insults at him.
More and more foul words poured out, every single one directed at Chu Feng.
Even though they knew full well that the Great Tribulation had not been deliberately triggered by Chu Feng but was instead the doing of the Founding Ancestor, they still laid all the blame squarely on his shoulders.
"Silence."
But suddenly, an angry shout rang out.
The moment that voice was heard, the once-chaotic plaza instantly fell deathly quiet.
The Sect Master had returned. Not only had the Sect Master returned, but Chu Feng, Duan Liufeng, and Zi Ling had all returned as well.
The people had initially assumed that Chu Feng and Zi Ling had been dragged back by the Sect Master, and that the Sect Master would execute Chu Feng in front of everyone.
But the Sect Master did no such thing. Instead, she turned her gaze toward the crowd.
"You all witnessed what happened earlier."
"The Wolong Heavenly God Formation was also unable to break through this Great Tribulation."
"But Chu Feng does not wish to give up just like that. He wants to seek another method — to challenge the Great Tribulation once more using his own strength."
After the Sect Master's words fell, the crowd exchanged glances, surprised and astonished.
"Chu Feng is going to challenge it again? On his own?"
"Isn't that… just throwing his life away?"
What shocked people was that they believed Chu Feng could not possibly succeed. But when they considered that he was doing this for the Wolong Martial Sect, they couldn't help but feel a degree of admiration, however slight.