âWhile the Demon Crane possesses special powers, it is ultimately a treasure. It isnât likely for it to possess its own independent will and ability to cultivate no matter how formidable it is. I donât think that itâs likely that the Demon Crane had constructed that formation on its own accord to assimilate us. If we want to get to the bottom of this matter, weâll have to wait for Daoist Demon Crane to wake up and share the origins of the Demon Crane with us,â Chu Feng said.
No one dared to make light of Chu Fengâs words even though he was only a junior. He had simply achieved too many inconceivable feats. For instance, he had just saved the lives of the Totem Dragon Clanâs prodigies yet again.
This was more than enough to show that his capabilities were the real deal.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief stared intently at Chu Feng with a hint of relief in his eyes. Chu Fengâs astounding feats made him even more certain that Chu Feng was the person whom he had seen in the prophecy. He was glad that he had chosen to befriend the latter.
âLord Clan Chief, something is happening to the Immemorial Star Sea!â someone reported from outside.
Everyone quickly turned their eyes outside. Even through the walls, they could still clearly see the ongoing changes in the Immemorial Star Sea. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A mysterious blood-red fog had previously settled over the surface of the Immemorial Star Sea, stirring up a storm as it attempted to manifest physically. However, its attempt was foiled by the arrival of another gust of wind.
Currently, the gust of wind suppressing the blood-red fog had vanished, allowing the latter to freely manifest in the depth of the Immemorial Star Sea. Within moments, the blood-red fog dissipated to form a radiant path of light.
This path led into the heart of the Immemorial Star Sea, stopping right at where the blood-red fog had previously manifested. There, a door that gave off an air of solemn authority could be vaguely seen.
From the looks of it, an exceptional fortuitous encounter was awaiting them there.
It was such a shocking sight that those who were still caught up in the affairs surrounding the Demon Crane a moment ago immediately shifted their focus over.
Rather than harping about the past, they were much more interested in the huge fortuitous encounter right before their eyes. Some even began making their way over despite knowing that there was a force inside the Immemorial Star Sea that prevented outsiders from stepping in.
To their despair, they realized that they couldnât enter the path at all.
To be clear, those people were able to enter the Immemorial Star Sea, though they had to withstand the toll that came with it, but they couldnât step onto the path at all. This was true not just for the older generations but the juniors too.
âWhy canât we enter the path?â
âWhatâs the point of it appearing here then?â
âIs there some kind of special way to enter the path?â
The Totem Dragon Clansmen also began fervently discussing the matter.
The imposing door was so far away that they couldnât tell if it was real, but the path was most definitely real. There was clearly some restriction imposed on the path, and they would have to figure out a solution if they wanted to access it.
Thus, the crowd began racking their brains. The same went for Chu Feng too.
âChu Feng, are you able to find a solution?â Eggy asked excitedly.
She could tell that this was an invaluable fortuitous encounter, considering that the Immemorial Star Sea was one of the most enigmatic places in the vast world of cultivation. On top of that, they might just be able to meet Little Fishy if they could enter there.
Thus, she hoped that Chu Feng could figure out a way to access the path.
âI canât find any clues at all.â Chu Feng had already tried employing his Heavenâs Eye, but it was to no avail.
âWhy donât you try the Celestial Masterâs Horsetail Whisk then?â Eggy asked.
âThat wonât do. I still feel the same unsettling feeling from before. Itâll be dangerous if I resort to the Celestial Masterâs Horsetail Whisk,â Chu Feng said.
âI seeâ¦â Eggy nodded.
With both the Totem Dragon Clan and the Totem Phoenix Clan here, it wouldnât be surprising if there were other experts concealed in the vicinity too. If so, there was a chance that one of them might recognize the Celestial Masterâs Horsetail Whisk. A treasure of this caliber was bound to draw greed.
Chu Feng was not even the strongest among the juniors; he wouldnât stand a chance against those from the older generation at all. That was why Eggy was inclined to trust his gut feeling.
Chu Fengâs gut feeling was built on the experiences he had accumulated over many years, alerting him to even the slightest whiff of danger. While his cultivation was not high enough to detect the underlying danger, he could still keenly sense danger from the atmosphere.
Shoosh!
A beam of light suddenly flew into the hands of the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief. It was so fast that no one other than him noticed it. As he grasped onto it, some information flowed into his mind. He opened his palm and saw a bead-sized formation in his grasp.
Inside the formation were many tokens reminiscent of keys.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief first looked at the juniors, followed by the distant door in the Immemorial Star Sea. There was a conflicted look on his face. He knew something about the door that no one else did, but his eyes eventually hardened with determination.
Shoosh!
With a wave of his sleeves, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief destroyed the formation. The tokens within flew out, heading in Chu Feng, Long Chengyu, Long Muxi, and the other juniorsâ directions.
âFather, whatâs this?â Long Chengyu asked.
The juniors present sensed an aura from the token that was similar to that of the path that had emerged on the Immemorial Star Sea. They vaguely understood that it was a key, possibly the crux to stepping onto that path. It also contained powerful concealment energy.
But how did the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief obtain this?
Instead of answering the question, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said, âWith this token, youâll be able to enter the path and head straight for the gate. Once you enter the gate, youâll have to look for an incomplete formation and complete it. Thatâs your mission. However, your safety should be prioritized above all things else, understood?â
âFather, could this be the task we have to accomplish here?â Long Chengyu asked.
âThatâs right,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief replied.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs juniors trembled with excitement. They had known that there was something they needed to accomplish here, though they didnât know what it was. They hadnât expected it to be something related to the Immemorial Star Sea.
They werenât just witnessing history in the making; they were going to make history!
Naturally, they were excited by that notion.
âFather, is there anything else inside the gate other than that incomplete formation? Can we enter the Immemorial Star Sea through that gate?â Long Chengyu asked.
âI donât know whatâs in there either. All I know is that thereâs an incomplete formation you have to complete. Your bloodline power will be needed for that. Itâll be beneficial to our Totem Dragon Clan if you accomplish that task. Remember, your safety should take precedence. Should the undertaking prove to be dangerous, surrendering is an option,â the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief said.
âRest assured, father. Weâll be careful,â Long Chengyu replied.
The Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief then turned to Chu Feng and said, âYoung friend Chu Feng, this journey will be dangerous. Iâll be troubling you to take care of them. Hereâs your compensation.â
He took out a Cosmos Sack and passed it to Chu Feng.
âElder Clan Chief, you donât have to be so courteous with me. I am good friends with Brother Chengyu and Miss Muxi.â Chu Feng tried to turn down the gift.
However, the Totem Dragon Clanâs Clan Chief forcefully placed the Cosmos Sack into Chu Fengâs hands and said, âIâd be too embarrassed to ask for your help if you donât accept this.â