Long Yuhongâs complexion looked awful. She felt like her cheeks were stinging even though no one had struck her. There was nothing she would like more than to find a burrow to dive into at this very moment, but of course, someone of her stature couldnât possibly do that.
Thus, she glared at Grandma Jin in frustration and roared, âWhatâs going on?â
The crowd could clearly feel her anger.
Grandma Jin was at a loss for words. She did know that the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exalted didnât discriminate between Totem Dragon Clansmen and outsiders, but she didnât think that there would be an outsider talented enough to trigger it.
She stared intently at Chu Feng, hoping to see what was so special about him. Why was he able to induce such a reaction from the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exalted?
A suction force released by the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exalted dragged Chu Feng over to a giant copper sculpture. It was a sculpture of a massive Cosmos Sack with a dragon coiling around it. There was nothing exquisite about this sculpture, but it harnessed great power.
The light emanated by the sculpture rippled into the surroundings and manifested into a transparent barrier that sealed off the area. While the others were unable to step in, they could see what was going on outside.
âThat Chu Feng⦠is really taking the test.â
The Totem Dragon Clansmen revealed indignant looks.
The test from the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exalted was simpleâone simply had to stand on a pedestal, and the Dragon Exalted would determine if one was qualified or not. Those deemed to be qualified would receive a treasure.
The crowd couldnât come to terms with the fact that the Myriad Treasures Dragon Exalted had opened its eyes for an outsider like Chu Feng. Furthermore, this was a different phenomenon from what Long Muxi and Long Chengyu experienced. It was the first time something like this had happened since the Totem Dragon Clan took possession of it.
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Meanwhile, Long Chengyu, Long Kuitian, and Long Suqing were gathered inside a majestic palace in the Totem Dragon Clan, but the person sitting in the main seat was someone else.
He was Long Xu, the chief of the Totem Dragon Clanâs Nine Flags Dragon Warriors. He wielded great authority within the clan. In fact, he was even above the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief in terms of sheer seniority.
Long Chengyu had just explained to Long Xu about what they had been through and insisted on having Chu Feng enter the Armory Hall together with him.
âThat wonât do. How can an outsider be allowed into our Armory Hall?â Long Xu asked impassively.
âIt wonât do?â Long Chengyu frowned. âI have already given my word on this. Iâll become a joke if I go back on my words.â
âThen you shouldnât have made such a promise in the first place then,â Long Xu replied.
âChu Feng is a prodigy worth investing a God Armament in. Taking a step back, thereâs no guarantee that he would be able to tame a God Armament. If we could win him over with this simple gesture, thereâs no reason not to do so,â Long Chengyu said.
âIs Chu Feng really that talented?â Long Xu turned toward Long Kuitian and Long Suqing.
Long Kuitian and Long Suqing lavished compliments on Chu Feng. Even though Long Kuitian was still averse to the idea of allowing Chu Feng to enter the Armory Hall, he still wanted to help Long Chengyu realize his promise since he had already given his word.
âSuch a prodigy actually emerged from the Ancestral Martial Galaxy?â Long Xu mused.
âItâs the Godâs Era, after all. Prodigies are bound to emerge from all galaxies. I have no doubt that Chu Feng is the representative of the Ancestral Martial Galaxy. Lord Long Xu, I am certain that we should get on good terms with Chu Feng,â Long Chengyu said.
âHaa⦠Chengyu, itâs not that I want to make things difficult for you. Iâd have been open to the idea if it had been any other occasion. I would have also considered your request if Chu Feng was a normal cultivator. However, I canât budge on this matter this time around,â Long Xu said.
âLord Long Xu, are you really going to snub me?â Long Chengyu asked sternly.
âYoung master Chengyu, I have the Totem Dragon Clanâs best interest at heart. How can I allow our valuable God Armaments to fall into the hands of an outsider?â Long Xu asked.
âIn my capacity as the young master of the Totem Dragon Clan, I order you to allow Chu Feng into the Armory Hall,â Long Chengyu said as he whipped out his identity token.
âYoung master Chengyu, Iâm afraid that you donât have the authority to order me around,â Long Xu replied with a smile.
âWhat if I convince my father?â
âIâd have no choice but to concede if Lord Clan Chief chooses to back you on this matter. However, Lord Clan Chief is currently out.â
âIâll look for my father.â
âYoung master Chengyu, Lord Clan Chief has headed to the Seven Realms Galaxy. The other galactic overlords are there too.â
âIs this related to the Godâs Era?â Long Chengyu asked.
âThatâs right,â Long Xu replied.
Long Chengyu knew that he mustnât disturb his father when he was attending to something of such grave importance, but he was unwilling to give up on this matter. Thus, he said, âIâll wait till father returns.â
Long Xu frowned. He took a gentler tone and said, âYoung master Chengyu, you should know that this opening of the Armory Hall is different from usual. We have devoted great resources to increase the chances of taming a God Armament. Thatâs the reason Iâm unwilling to allow Chu Feng, and you should know that too. In fact, the Armory Hall would have been opened if not for Miss Muxi. Now that Miss Muxi is back, we should quickly get it done and over with.â
âYouâre saying that you wouldnât have opened the Armory Hall if not for me and my big sister?â Long Chengyu asked.
âNaturally,â Long Xu replied.
âThatâs more reason for you to permit Chu Fengâs entry into the Armory Hall. Neither my big sister nor I will enter the Armory Hall if you donât grant Chu Feng permission. Itâs possible that my big sister might sever her ties with our clan once more because of this. Lord Long Xu, can you take responsibility if that happens?â Long Chengyu asked.
âIâll have no choice but to force the two of you inside then,â Long Xu replied.
âAudacious!â
Long Chengyu pointed his finger at Long Xu, but Long Suqing pressed his hand down before he could say anything.
âChengyu, donât be impolite. You shouldnât disrespect Lord Long Xu,â Long Suqing said.
As infuriated as Long Chengyu was, he had to concede that Long Suqing was right. Long Xu was a respected elder who had contributed greatly to the clan, after all. Thus, he swallowed the nasty words that he was about to spout to the latter.
âLord Long Xu, Iâll be frank with you. Chu Feng means a lot to Muxi. If you stop Chu Feng from entering the Armory Hall, there is a good chance that Muxi might completely sever ties with the Totem Dragon Clan,â Long Suqing said.
âIf Miss Muxi is willing to go to the extent of severing ties with our clan over an outsider, I can only say that her departure might be a good thing to our clan,â Long Xu replied coldly.
Long Chengyuâs face turned livid. The one thing he absolutely couldnât tolerate was anyone making light of his big sister. Naturally, he couldnât accept what Long Xu had just said.
However, someone beat him to throwing a tantrum.
âLong Xu, what dog crap are you spouting? Youâre getting arrogant. Itâs out of courtesy that I call you âLord Long Xuâ, but you really think that you are the chief of the Nine Flags Dragon Warriors, huh? Let me make things clear to you. Whether you like it or not, Chu Feng will be entering the Armory Hall. If you push Muxi away once more, Iâll slice you up and feed you to the dogs!â
Long Suqing shoved her finger into Long Xuâs face and berated him.
Long Chengyu was startled. Even he dared not to utter such awful words.