By the time Chu Feng returned to the Great Chiliocosm Upper Realm, those who had escaped from the Darknight Sacred River together with Lord Yuwei and Chu Feng had already dispersed, leaving behind just Lord Yuwei.
Lord Yuwei had made up her mind to follow Chu Feng.
The first thing Chu Feng did upon returning was to show Shengguang Baimei and the others the painting left behind by the mysterious man in hopes that they might recognize the place. After all, that could very well be where his family and friends were.
It was unfortunate that none of them recognized the location depicted in the painting, but Chu Feng wasnât too disappointed by that. He had only asked them in hopes that they might know something, but he wasnât banking his hopes on that.
He had long known that it wouldnât be that easy to find the place depicted in the painting.
Chirp chirp!
A white bird of light suddenly swooped down from the distance, heading in Chu Fengâs direction. It traveled at an extremely fast speed, only to decelerate as it approached the crowd before finally circling around Chu Feng.
This was an information-relaying formation, a particularly formidable one at that. Not only was the bird able to travel at a speed faster than Martial Exalted level cultivators, but it could also enter ancient teleportation formations and relay information across galaxies.
As long as it had locked onto an individual, it would be able to bypass all obstacles to reach its recipient unless it was blocked by a powerful defensive formation.
âThereâs news from the Nine Souls Sacred Clan?â Shengguang Baimei asked.
Chu Feng had instructed those from the Nine Souls Sacred Clan to look into the whereabouts of his grandmother. In response, the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief handed him a talisman paper, saying that he would relay the information through a bird of light if he found anything.
On top of that, the bird of light was emanating an aura similar to the talisman paper from the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief. That was how they were able to identify the birdâs origin.
âLet me take a look.â
Chu Feng stretched his hand out, and the bird of light immediately settled down on his palm. It quickly morphed into a bundle of light that was around the size of a fingernail, which he then pressed against his head.
The information in the bird of light quickly seeped into Chu Fengâs mind.
It turned out that the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief felt extremely guilty toward Chu Feng, which left him determined to accomplish whatever Chu Feng asked of him so as to repay the favor. Unfortunately, the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs capability was limited, such that they were unable to uncover anything about Chu Fengâs grandmother.
So, the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief approached Song Changsheng, hoping that the latter might know a thing or two.
Under normal circumstances, Song Changsheng wouldnât meet the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief even if he had an important request, but surprisingly, after the Nine Souls Sacred Clanâs Clan Chief revealed his purpose, Song Changsheng revealed himself and even revealed some clues about Chu Fengâs grandmother.
It would appear that while Chu Fengâs grandmother had indeed been in the Nine Souls Galaxy for a period of time, she had already left the place.
After learning of this piece of news, Chu Feng immediately shared it with Shengguang Baimei and the others.
âYoung hero Chu Feng, are you intending to head to the Totem Galaxy?â Shengguang Baimei asked.
âI was already planning to visit the Totem Galaxy, but it looks like thereâs even more reason for me to do so now,â Chu Feng replied.
âYoung hero Chu Feng, Iâm afraid that we wonât be able to accompany you anymore. Weâve received news from the Holy Valley that the Holy Monarch has come out of closed-door training. Weâll have to head back now,â Shengguang Baimei said.
âElder, please go ahead and do whatever you need to,â Chu Feng replied.
âChu Feng, Iâll be heading to the Holy Valley together with my master, Lord Baimei, and Lord Buyu. You and Elder Song must take care of yourselves. I heard that the Totem Galaxy is filled with powerful experts. I know that youâre no longer the same person as you used to be, but itâll be best for you to lie low and avoid conflicts wherever possible,â Chu Lingxi advised.
She knew that Chu Feng had become extremely powerful, but it was the Totem Galaxy they were talking about here. It was impossible for her not to be worried about him.
âDonât worry. I have always been one to keep a low profile. Iâll surely return safely. I hope that Iâll be able to call you âbig sisterâ when we meet once again in the future,â Chu Feng said with a chuckle.
âDonât tease me. Given your current cultivation, I know that thereâs no way Iâll ever have a chance to hear you call me âbig sisterâ anymore.â
Chu Lingxi rolled her eyes.
After saying their farewells, Shengguang Baimei, Shengguang Buyu, Daoist Niantian, Chu Lingxi, and Gu Mingyuan made their way to the Holy Valley. The Monstrous Herd Templeâs sectmaster also returned to the Monstrous Herd Temple.
Chu Feng didnât immediately set off for the Totem Galaxy. Instead, he told Song Yuwei to remain here while he made a trip to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect.
Yaoyao had been with him all this while, so he was obliged to send her back to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect. Also, Chu Feng had promised Zi Ling to visit her after he was done with his affairs.
He couldnât bring Song Yuwei with him because the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect didnât allow outsiders on its premises. Furthermore, it was likely that he would be punished for secretly bringing Yaoyao out with him. He didnât want Lord Yuwei to see him getting punished.
Thus, he decided to head there alone.
With the token he had received from Duan Liufeng, he could reroute any ancient teleportation formation to lead to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect. Thanks to that, it didnât take him long to arrive at his destination.
The moment he stepped into the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect, he could sense that something was amiss. He raised his head and widened his eyes in shock.
âThat isâ¦â