Long Chengyu proceeded to tell Chu Feng the old manâs background.
The old man was Long Shengjun, the only grand elder of the Totem Dragon Clan. He was from the same generation as the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief from two generations ago, which meant that he ranked high in terms of seniority.
Long Shengjunâs wife and offspring had died in a battle, but he later discovered that he still had a son left in the world, and he was none other than the black-haired elder, Long Pingâan.
He had taken the helm of the Totem Dragon Clan for a period of time right after the previous clan chief passed away, but he chose not to officially take over the position. Quoting his words, he had already competed with the previous clan chief for that position and failed, so he had no intention of fighting with the later generations over it.
Long Shengjun was also a highly powerful cultivator whose strength rivaled the current Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief. That, with his standing and domineering personality, made him widely feared within the clan. Even the current Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief had to tread carefully around him, so it was no wonder Long Xu and Long Chengyu were afraid of dealing with him.
Long Shengjun was known to be highly protective of the Totem Dragon Clanâs interests, and he wouldnât hesitate to come to blows with other powerhouses over it.
Due to that, Long Chengyu and Long Muxi were worried that Long Shengjun would harm Chu Feng after learning about what had happened.
So, the two of them brought Chu Feng to a highly resilient underground palace constructed out of treasure. To avoid drawing attention to this place, Long Chengyu and Long Muxi chose not to linger in the vicinity, leaving Chu Feng alone in the underground palace.
âChu Feng, why donât we just escape from here?â Eggy suggested worriedly.
She knew that Chu Feng was in a vulnerable position against the Totem Dragon Clan. Even if not for Long Shengjun and the Nine Flags Dragon Warriors, there were still plenty of powerful cultivators who could kill him. There was also no guarantee that Chu Fengâs protective formation would work if someone as powerful as Long Shengjun was after his life.
Besides, they could always tap into the Totem Dragon Clanâs clan protection formation if anything truly went awry.
Without a doubt, Chu Feng was in an absolutely disadvantageous position here.
All of a sudden, a person suddenly appeared in the underground palace. It was a well-built, middle-aged man who stood at around two meters and gave off an air of masculinity. He was dressed in exquisite golden armor and a cape, which made him look graceful and imposing.
This middle-aged man commanded the airs of a true ruler. Even without exerting his oppressive might, he felt as intimidating as the grand elder. He first assessed Chu Feng before asking, âAre you Chu Feng?â
Chu Feng quickly replied with a respectful bow, âJunior Chu Feng pays respect to the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief.â
He was certain that the middle-aged man was Long Chengyu and Long Muxiâs father, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief. Given the other partyâs appearance and disposition, it was hard to think of anyone else who fitted the profile.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief was visibly surprised.
Bam!
The doors to the underground palace abruptly opened, and Long Chengyu and Long Muxi anxiously barged in.
In Long Chengyuâs hand was a pearl that shared a similar aura as the underground chamber, but it was flickering with a red light. That was likely a warning that someone had trespassed into the underground palace, prompting them to anxiously rush over to take a look.
âLord Father, youâre back. I was wondering who it was. Itâs great that youâre back!â
Long Chengyuâs eyes visibly lit up upon seeing the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief, and he rushed forward to his fatherâs side.
In contrast, Long Muxi froze in place with a complicated look on her face.
âMuxi, youâre back,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said with a smile.
His expression was calm as if this was a normal meeting between a father and his daughter.
âMm,â Long Muxi placidly replied. She looked much more nervous in comparison.
âCalm down, I only have some questions I need to ask young friend Chu Feng. I donât intend to hurt him. Wait outside for a moment,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said.
Both Long Chengyu and Long Muxi obediently walked out, knowing that their father was a man of his word. If he said that he wouldnât hurt Chu Feng, he definitely wouldnât do so.
As soon as the two of them were gone, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief looked at Chu Feng with an approving smile. âYouâre indeed an extraordinary young man. You arenât panicking in the least despite knowing who I am.â
âI didnât panic because I didnât think that Lord Clan Chief would harm me,â Chu Feng replied.
âWhat makes you so certain?â
âI donât sense any enmity from Lord Clan Chief.â
âYour gut feeling is quite accurate,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said with a chuckle. âYou need not address me in such a formal manner. Itâs rare for Chengyu and Muxi to be so fond of a person. You can call me âelderâ instead.â
âAll right. Elder, may I know what youâd like to ask me?â Chu Feng asked.
âChu Feng, you have to answer my question honestly. Are you really from the Ancestral Martial Galaxy?â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief asked with a grim expression.