The Sect Master of the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect still had Wang Qiang restrained, but he had ceased inflicting harm upon him.
Wang Qiang glared viciously at the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master, but the Sect Master paid him no mind. Instead, he turned his gaze to Chu Feng.
"Young friend Chu Feng, I am unwilling to remain subservient to Jie Tianran. I wish to become the master of this vast cultivation world."
"However, I must admit that a gap still exists between Jie Tianran and myself."
"That said, I am not without opportunity."
"Before the Era of the Gods opened this time, I had already entered it. Though I gained no benefits, I felt the power within. That power is certain to reshape the balance of the entire cultivation world."
"I believe the guidance is reliable — only the younger generation can truly claim that power."
"Among today's juniors, who could surpass you, young friend Chu Feng?"
"In my estimation, the power within the Era of the Gods belongs to none other than you."
"So if we wish to bring down Jie Tianran, I need your help."
"But this matter requires careful planning. For the time being, there is another matter I would like to trouble you with, young friend Chu Feng." The Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master said with a faint smile.
"What matter?" Chu Feng asked.
"The reason the Totem Dragon Clan enjoys its present status is that they once obtained a supreme treasure — likely the remains of a True Dragon."
"Though they are remains, they contain immense power. Otherwise, with so many dragon descendants, how could the Totem Dragon Clan alone have risen to such heights?"
"Those True Dragon remains are revered by them as the Ancestral Dragon Remains, and they are hidden somewhere within this very world."
"Originally, Long Lin agreed to hand this item over to me for cultivation purposes. But who could have guessed that he would latch onto Jie Tianran's coattails, using Jie Tianran to threaten me and keep me from coveting those Ancestral Dragon Remains."
"The nerve of him."
"Everything Long Lin has today is thanks to my patronage, yet now he actually wants to become the Totem Dragon Clan's patriarch?"
"Truthfully, I wouldn't mind supporting his claim to the patriarch position. But the one thing I despise above all else is a traitor."
"His actions are no different from betrayal. I have decided to eliminate him first."
"However, those Ancestral Dragon Remains are protected by a bloodline formation. Without the assistance of an absolute powerhouse from the Totem Dragon Clan, it would be genuinely difficult to deal with."
"So I cannot kill Long Lin just yet — I still need him to cooperate with me."
"But Long Lin is a rather cunning fellow. I have no idea whether he'll pull some trick again."
"That said, Long Lin has a fatal weakness. You know both him and Long Xue, and you know about this place, so I trust you're aware of his weakness."
"I don't know what kind of spell that old hag Long Xue cast on him, but even though she's ugly as sin, Long Lin is still madly in love with her."
"That is precisely why I captured Long Xue. With her in my grasp, Long Lin wouldn't dare disobey me."
"However, that bloodline formation is reportedly quite formidable. To be on the safe side, I made some preparations."
"Unfortunately, the lot I raised are truly a bunch of good-for-nothings. After all this time, they still haven't finished getting ready."
"I never expected to encounter you here, young friend Chu Feng. Perhaps this is fate arranged by the heavens themselves."
"Young friend Chu Feng, I know you possess hidden methods. Otherwise, you could never have cracked the ruins of the Ancestral Martial Realm Sect while the Seven Realms Holy Temple had it under heavy guard."
"Why don't you take a look for me?" the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master said.
"What if I refuse? Will you let us leave?" Chu Feng asked.
"Young friend Chu Feng, I truly need your help," the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master replied.
"Fine. I can take a look at this formation of yours. If I can help, I will. If I can't, don't hold it against me."
"But if I truly can help, then I have three conditions," Chu Feng said.
"What conditions?" the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master asked.
"First, do not harm Senior Long Xue."
"Second, I've never seen what's supposedly a True Dragon's remains. I'd like to broaden my horizons — take me along when you go."
"As for the alliance against Jie Tianran, I'm willing to consider it. But first, you need to show sincerity."
"So this third condition: after this matter is settled, you must restore my freedom."
"Whether I continue the cooperation will be my own decision."
"Not something you coerce by threatening my friends," Chu Feng said.
"Young friend Chu Feng, your words are reasonable. I agree to all three of your conditions."
"If we successfully obtain the True Dragon's remains, I will not only set you all free but also share the benefits of those remains with you, young friend Chu Feng. Is that sufficient sincerity?" the Heaven Firmament Immortal Sect Master asked with a smile.
"Let me see that formation of yours first."
The moment Chu Feng finished speaking, everything around them began to shift rapidly. In the span of mere moments, they had arrived in an entirely different palace.
Although it had taken only an instant, Chu Feng could tell they had traveled an immense distance.
Not only had they left the spatial world where Long Xue resided, but they had also arrived at a location far away.
Such was the speed of a Heavenly God-level expert.
And this entire magnificent palace was itself a grand formation.