Chapter 5864: Long Xieâs Edict
Holding onto the token of the Ancestral Martial Galaxyâs protective formation, the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster sensed that it was no longer assimilated by the formation of the Ancient Eraâs clans, which meant that they were in a safe position.
All of a sudden, there was a change in the protective formation.
The protective formation began to retract and disintegrate. A tiny portion of the protective formationâs energy was distributed to the formation cores in each realm, forming a smaller protective formation of their own.
These protective formations were still formidable, but they were weaker than the previous ones Chu Feng had reinforced. Nevertheless, it was already enough to protect the realms from the cultivators of the world.
Enemies could now enter the Ancestral Martial Galaxy, and the only safe sanctuaries were the places covered by the smaller protective formations.
At the same time, the Ancestral Martial Realm Sectâs main city was exposed too, allowing everyone to approach it.
But there shouldnât have been such a change to the protective formation. The protective formation Chu Feng had expended his strength to reinforce shouldnât have become like that. It was someone elseâs intentional doing.
A voice echoed in the ears of the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster, âThe intruders have been eliminated. The Ancestral Martial Galaxy is safe, but our protective formation needs to be channeled by treasures. We canât empty ourselves protecting the Ancestral Martial Galaxy. This matter shall end like this.â
It was Lord Long Xieâs voice, a mysterious but powerful existence dwelling deep in the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect, as well as the sectâs true master. He had a high opinion of Chu Feng and Zi Ling back then, but he couldnât nurture either of them due to several reasons.
Thus, he indirectly offered pointers to Zi Ling via the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster, which was how Zi Ling grew so much within a short time.
âMilord, isnât it our Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs mission to protect the Ancestral Martial Galaxy?â the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster asked.
âI am already being merciful by protecting those weaklings who know naught but internal strife. They shouldnât have been worthy of our protection. I concede their performance surprised me, but thatâs all there is to it. A leopard doesnât change its spot. If the protective formation is breached, I believe many wouldnât hesitate to side with the Ancient Eraâs clans,â Lord Long Xie said.
âIâll heed milordâs arrangement. Milord, were you the one who eliminated those invaders?â the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster asked.
âI wasnât the one who made the move, but that person is related to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect too,â Lord Long Xie replied.
That piqued the curiosity of the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster, but since Lord Long Xie didnât divulge that personâs identity, she tactfully chose not to probe any deeper. Instead, she asked, âMilord, should we bring the Ancestral Martial Realm Sectâs main city into our Hidden Dragon Martial Sect?â
âLass, youâre becoming quite nosey.â
âI...â The Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster was put at a loss.
âDonât worry, it wonât be easy to acquire the treasures inside the Ancestral Martial Realm Sect. Only someone who is deserving can obtain the treasures inside. You shouldnât worry too much about it,â Lord Long Xie replied.
âThank you for your reminder. I was too greedy.â The Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster hung her head in shame.
The treasures left behind by the Ancestral Martial Realm Sect had nothing to do with the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect, yet she tried to hoard them. That would make her no different from those selfish clans. The Ancestral Martial Realm Sectâs treasures were a gift from the predecessors to them, and it ought to go to whoeverâs deserving of them.
Following that, the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster explained the situation to the Holy Master. She didnât reveal the truth; she merely said that the protective formation had run out of energy and couldnât envelop the entire Ancestral Martial Galaxy anymore.
But the good news was that the crisis was over. She didnât know how it happened, but the invaders were dead.
They relayed this news to everyone in the Ancestral Martial Galaxy via the formation cores.
The people of the Ancestral Martial Galaxy were thankful to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect for providing the protective formation, knowing that they would have been purged if not for it. They didnât blame the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect for retracting the protective formation. Instead, they were overjoyed that the crisis was over.
The more timid ones immediately hid in one of the realms with the protective formation, whereas the more daring ones went back to their usual lives.
The Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster brought Chu Feng and the others back to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect. Coincidentally, Chu Feng woke up shortly after returning to the sect.
âBig brother Chu Feng!â
As soon as Chu Feng opened his eyes, he felt a soft body pressing against his chest. He looked at the woman lying on his chest and rubbed her head with a smile.
âIâm fine, Zi Ling. Iâm just exhausted from exerting myself too much,â Chu Feng explained.
âLet me take a look.â Zi Ling grabbed Chu Fengâs wrist and infused her spirit power into him to inspect his condition. Moments later, her heart was put at ease. âIt looks like youâre really fine.â
âYou finally believe me.â Chu Feng sat up. âWhy did you bring me back into the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect?â
He could tell from the surroundings that he had returned to the Hidden Dragon Martial Sect, but they should have been at a critical phase of fending against the Ancient Eraâs clans.
Zi Ling quickly explained the situation to Chu Feng, though her understanding of the situation was incomplete too, as Long Xie didnât allow the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster to divulge his identity.
âThe protective formation has run out of energy?â Chu Feng fell into deep thought.
He had previously taken control of the protective formation, so he knew how much energy was harnessed in it. It shouldnât have run out of energy within such a short time.
âZi Ling, is Chu Feng awake?â the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster spoke from outside the door.
âAh, I nearly forgot! Master and the others are worried about you, but they chose to wait outside to not disturb your rest.â Zi Ling quickly got up and opened the door.
Outside the door were the Hidden Dragon Martial Sectâs sectmaster, Duan Liufeng, Xia Yan, and countless elders and disciples. Everyone was worried even though the sectmaster had already said that Chu Feng was fine.
âLord Sectmaster.â Chu Feng followed Zi Ling over to the door and bowed to the sectmaster.
The sectmaster, Duan Liufeng, and the others heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing Chu Feng.
âIt looks like heâs really fine,â the sectmaster said.
âRest assured, Lord Sectmaster. Iâm perfectly fine.â Chu Feng thumped his chest with a smile.
âThatâs good to hear. Chu Feng, do you still have Wen Xueâs Life Soul?â the sectmaster asked.