"Chu Feng, I didn't keep this from you on purpose."
"Let me put it this way — ten thousand years ago, before the Ancient Races emerged, cultivators of the Heaven God Realm and Spirit World Masters of the Heavenly Dragon tier were legends that only existed at the very dawn of that era."
"My Dragon Breath Clan may not have many members, but we were still famous throughout the land. Few dared to look down upon us."
"But then something happened that nearly led to the extinction of my Dragon Breath Clan."
"It was Lord Xuantian who saved us."
As Long Mucheng spoke those words, many members of the Dragon Breath Clan turned to look in their direction.
On their faces, one could see the attitude they held toward this matter — they were filled with gratitude toward Qing Xuantian.
But Chu Feng and Eggy had picked up on something else.
The Dragon Breath Clan must have been powerful all along. The fact that Qing Xuantian had been able to save them was testament to the fact that his strength was already extraordinary back then.
"Lord Xuantian's strength is unfathomable. In my estimation, if he so wished, even the Seven Realms Sacred Palace might have had to yield."
"But in the cultivation world, there is not a single rumor about him — precisely because he was incredibly, exceedingly low-key. That is why I have never revealed his identity to outsiders," Long Mucheng said.
"I understand."
"Then, Senior, do you know where Senior Qing Xuantian went?" Chu Feng asked.
After all, Moon Fairy had been searching for Qing Xuantian all this time.
If it were only that, it would have been fine. But the problem was that Moon Fairy had taken over the bodies of Su Rou and Su Mei.
Ever since leaving the Ancestral Martial Heavenly River, Chu Feng had heard no news of Moon Fairy, nor had he seen Su Rou or Su Mei.
Given how unsettled the cultivation world was, Chu Feng was naturally worried, fearing they might have met with misfortune.
"Lord Xuantian left this place many years ago and entered the Ninth Heavenly River."
"Before his departure, he entrusted my clan with a task — to unravel this object."
"He said that one day, if we succeeded, the bloodline of my Dragon Breath Clan would undergo a transformation."
The moment Long Mucheng finished speaking, Long Zhuoyan's voice reached Chu Feng's ears.
"Someone placed a chain array within that sealed object. If the seal is broken, the power buried here will be released."
"That power should be what can transform the Dragon Breath Clan's bloodline. It was likely done by that Qing Xuantian."
When Long Zhuoyan said this, Chu Feng realized that even though his Heavenly Eye was remarkable — and even though Long Zhuoyan's cultivation had regressed — as a Spirit World Master who had once stood at the absolute pinnacle of the era, her powers of observation were still beyond what he could compare to.
At the very least, Chu Feng had not yet been able to pinpoint exactly where that hidden power was buried.
"Chu Feng, Xiaoxiao."
"Don't feel pressured. Just give it a try. If it doesn't work out, that's fine too."
Long Mucheng addressed both Chu Feng and Long Xiaoxiao.
Though her words said one thing, her eyes were filled with longing.
"Senior, I will do my best."
While conversing with Long Mucheng, Chu Feng had been continuously observing the sealed object.
He had already noticed some clues, but he wasn't yet certain enough to act.
"Xiaoxiao, do you have a method for mobilizing the power of your bloodline?" Chu Feng asked.
"I do." Long Xiaoxiao nodded.
"In a moment, I will set up a formation array. Through the array, you will be able to release your bloodline power more effectively."
"Breaking this seal will mainly rely on you." As Chu Feng spoke, he handed a pill to Long Xiaoxiao. "Take this. It will help you mobilize your bloodline power more effectively."
Bloodline power was different from cultivation — even he found it difficult to mobilize. But with the assistance of a formation array and supplementary items like pills, it could be done.
"Alright, I'll follow your lead."
Long Xiaoxiao flashed a brilliant smile, then promptly popped the pill Chu Feng had given her into her mouth.
She appeared confident on the surface, but in truth it was trust in Chu Feng.
After that, Chu Feng continued observing the sealed object.
"How is it? Is it difficult?" Eggy asked.
"The method of breaking it doesn't seem particularly difficult — but it's precisely because it isn't difficult that I don't feel entirely confident about it."
Chu Feng examined it over and over, confirming again and again, for this matter could not afford any mistakes. Yet he found himself unable to make a firm decision.