Chu Feng and the others headed straight for the Totem Heavenly River.
It was necessary to inform the Totem Dragon Clan's Clan Chief about their encounter with that mysterious race.
If that race ever attacked the Totem Dragon Clan, the clan would have no choice but to await its doom. There was no changing that.
But a little preparation was always better than none.
The journey went smoothly, and when they arrived at the Totem Dragon Clan, they learned that the Clan Chief was also in seclusion.
Even without the Clan Chief present, the upper echelons of the Totem Dragon Clan were extremely hospitable.
Not only did they find a place for Long Mucheng to heal her injuries, but upon learning that Chu Feng had cultivation needs, they also provided him with a secluded chamber that could enhance one's comprehension.
They even expended a massive amount of resources to further strengthen the chamber's power.
Chu Feng had intended to push through and break into the True God realm in one go.
Unfortunately, after several days passed in the blink of an eye, Chu Feng still had not succeeded in his breakthrough.
When he opened his eyes, Egg's voice immediately rang out: "How did it go?"
"I have to say, there really is no pain without comparison."
"That place's power is truly far beyond what anywhere else can offer."
"If Senior Long had broken through a few days later, perhaps I would have managed it too," Chu Feng sighed.
Egg caught the implication — Chu Feng's breakthrough had failed this time.
"Why was it so difficult this time?" Egg asked.
"The greater the difficulty, the greater the reward. Although I haven't broken through yet, I can already sense that when I do, the gains will be substantial," Chu Feng said.
"How substantial? Could you jump straight to Ninth Grade True God?" Egg asked.
"I could reach Ninth Grade Heavenly God," Chu Feng replied, rolling his eyes.
"Ha ha." Egg's laughter was radiant. She naturally knew that the path of cultivation required a step-by-step approach — leaping to the heavens in a single bound wasn't necessarily a good thing. She had only been teasing Chu Feng when she said that.
But she was still curious: "Hey, stinky Chu Feng, tell your Queen already — just how big are these gains going to be?"
"My dear Queen, even I don't know. I'll find out when the time comes."
"Of course it won't be anything too heaven-defying, but at the very least, my combat power won't regress," Chu Feng said.
"It won't regress?"
"Then let your Queen do the math."
"If you step into First Grade True God, with your Thunder Markings, Thunder Armor, Thunder Wings, and that inexplicable combat power of yours, even a Fifth Grade True God wouldn't be your match."
"And if you use your Bloodline Technique, a Sixth Grade True God wouldn't stand a chance either."
"That's pretty decent," Egg said.
"The main thing is that after surviving the Divine Thunder Tribulation, all future breakthroughs will be much easier," Chu Feng said.
Having confirmed that this place wouldn't allow him to break through, Chu Feng pushed open the chamber doors.
That was when he discovered two familiar figures standing outside.
They were Long Chengyu and Long Muxi.
"Chu Feng, long time no see."
The moment Chu Feng came out, Long Chengyu was overcome with excitement.
"It hasn't been that long," Long Muxi said.
"Ah, come on, my bond with Chu Feng — a single day apart feels like three autumns!" Long Chengyu flashed a wide grin, then turned back to Chu Feng. "You're just too incredible. I've heard all about what you've been up to — you even took down the legendary Luck Saint Realm!"
"Alright, alright, let's not keep flattering each other. How did your seclusion go?" Chu Feng asked.
Long Chengyu said nothing. With a mere thought, he released his aura.
That was the presence of someone who had surpassed the Half God stage.
"You did it." Chu Feng was delighted. Long Chengyu's cultivation had already reached First Grade True God.
"After spending so many resources, at least I didn't let the clan down," Long Chengyu said with a smile.
Chu Feng then looked toward Long Muxi.
But before she could speak, Long Chengyu said, "My sister broke through too — same as me."
Then he asked, "What about you? Did you gain anything from this seclusion?"
"No." Chu Feng shook his head. "If the Summit of Nine Heavens holds another competition, I'm afraid I'll be dead last."