Chu Feng was hoping the Sky-Devouring Qilin would awaken.
But reality offered no response.
With no other choice, Chu Feng could only continue waiting. As for advancing his cultivation, he would have to rely on himself.
"So, where to next?" Zi Ling asked.
"First, let's go to the Immortal Sea Star River," Chu Feng said.
"But didn't you say there were places in the Ancestral Martial Star River you still wanted to visit?"
Zi Ling asked this, then laughed at herself as she caught on. "Oh, right — the Seven Realms Palace Master has already obtained the clues. He's probably already made his move. We really can't afford to delay."
"That's one reason. There's also a second," Chu Feng said.
"What's the second?" Zi Ling asked.
"Before, I wanted to explore places I couldn't previously reach because I felt I'd grown stronger and might find something of value there."
"But my trip to the Yuan Sea Divine Mountain made me realize that some of the existences hidden within the Ancestral Martial Star River are still beyond what my current cultivation can touch."
"Fortunately, the Three Saints Demon Clan has some connection to my father and holds no ill will toward us."
"But what if other places also hide powerful existences like that — ones who bear us ill intent?" Chu Feng said.
"Indeed."
Zi Ling understood Chu Feng's concern, and she shared it.
Afterward, the two of them found the Wolong Sect Master and informed him of their intention to leave.
Next, they went to find Wen Xue.
"Wen Xue, I won't beat around the bush."
"Our next move is to compete with the Seven Realms Sacred Hall for something — something that comes with mortal danger."
"So whether or not you want to come along, you need to think it through carefully," Chu Feng said to Wen Xue.
"Junior Brother Chu Feng, are you looking down on me? Do I, Wen Xue, look like someone who's afraid of dying?"
Wen Xue pouted her little lips and pointed a tiny finger at her own cheek.
She seemed to be expressing her confidence and courage.
But all that could be seen on those porcelain-white cheeks was beauty and charm.
"In that case, let's set out."
Chu Feng led Zi Ling and Wen Xue on their way to the Immortal Sea Star River.
Along the way, both Zi Ling and Wen Xue cultivated.
Chu Feng was far from idle either — he used every item he had obtained from the Martial Artist Commerce Guild president that might help Eggie recover.
Furthermore, to maximize the effectiveness of these treasures, Chu Feng spent additional time reinforcing them with arrays.
But the results were negligible.
Eggie's condition was becoming increasingly frustrating for Chu Feng.
It seemed like no method had any effect whatsoever.
But at least, while Eggie showed no signs of recovery, her condition wasn't worsening either.
When it came to Eggie, Chu Feng was truly powerless for now — he had no choice but to seek other solutions.
After a stretch of travel, Chu Feng arrived at an upper realm within the Immortal Sea Star River.
This was the location where one of the key fragments resided.
Chu Feng did not contact the Immortal Sea's Young Yu or Little Fish. He felt that his own affairs should be handled by himself as much as possible, without burdening them.
Besides, this matter would inevitably involve the Seven Realms Sacred Hall.
Chu Feng knew the exact location of the key, but rather than using a teleportation array to arrive directly within the area, he held back.
He was worried that the Seven Realms Sacred Hall might have already sent people — they needed to move in secret and proceed with caution.
But compared to Chu Feng and Zi Ling's vigilance, Wen Xue appeared thoroughly relaxed.
After stepping out of the teleportation array, Wen Xue stretched lazily, then scanned her surroundings with eager eyes.
Not satisfied with what she could see from the ground, she rose into the air. But after taking a careful look, she shook her head in disappointment.
"This Immortal Sea Star River doesn't feel all that different from the Ancestral Martial Star River."
"There are differences," Chu Feng said.
"What differences?" Wen Xue asked.
"The cultivators here are far stronger overall than those in the Ancestral Martial Star River. We should keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble as much as possible," Chu Feng said.