As for Toram and his family, they knew not of the world's full details, so they classified things as they saw it and adapted accordingly.
"Ah, pardon me, I might have made a mistake, I have yet to clarify one thing with you all. You should all know that my Feng Clan is a bloodline clan, correct?" Feng Yu said.
Everyone nodded at those words and looked at him thoughtfully, Feng Yu then smirked as he spoke, "Good, but I did not tell you of the clan's origins, I had forgotten to mention that we are indeed from the Sacred Domain. We are the Ancestral Phoenix Clan of the Supreme Bloodline Clans..."
When Miren Fei, Lang Kuang, and few others heard this, their faces turned to shock as they looked at Feng Yu with wide eyes.
Tuzi Baoli trembled as even in their distant wilds, they heard about rumors of the Sacred Domain, the land filled with the True Yuan World's most powerful ancient clans, that are remnant from the Pre-Calamity Era.
Amongst everyone, Dai Lin remained at ease, as he contemplated, 'Oh, so my assumptions were correct, no wonder their clan had such strange treasures and secrets. Initially, I had thought that the strange star which guided me here during that year was non-other than rubbish, but I was greatly mistaken...'
Feng Yu waited for a while for everyone to calm down before he spoke again with solemn eyes, "I am sorry I didn't mention it to you guys, there was a lot of stuff going on after all. Also, our clan isn't what it once used to be, so do refrain from bringing it up during conversation no matter where you are, treat it like air."
When Miren Fei and the others heard his words, they each felt a chill knowing that there were dangers none of them knew about, they promptly spoke in reply, "As the Young Master wishes."
Feng Yu looked at them and nodded before continuing the previous topic, "Good, now back to the topic at hand, with the current happenings of the south, though there are risks. There are also opportunities, so in fact, there is no better time for us to literary be here for training. Nevertheless, with the rise of so many forces our current strength is still too limited to claim any advantages. As such, our first priority is to ensure we can keep our identities hidden..."
Dai Lin made a thoughtful look before he asked, "I understand your statement Young Master, but I can't seem to figure out how we'll be able to hide from the spiritual senses of powerful experts such as those at the peak of Warrior realm and are Half Step True Soul realm."
Lang Kuang and the others also had similar worries, Feng Yu smirked as he pointed to his mask and spoke, "Look at my mask and tell me what you see..."
Dai Lin and the others looked at the mask, but didn't see anything, Dai Lin then scanned it with his spiritual sense, but as he did this, he only saw a simple looking and unusual face underneath it.
"This... incredible, what kind of mask is this?" Dai Lin asked in surprise.
"Wow, Young Master, where did you get this?" Miren Fei asked with beaming eyes.
"Amazing, it can actually shield my sense, such profound craftsmanship," Leon said, having only now taken an interest in the mask, he was initially not paying attention to it before. Still, now that he did, he kept finding it more appealing.
Feng Yu listened to everyone's surprise before he replied, "Haha, it's a pretty decent treasure I found at the Southern Pass, I bought it for a decent price from a pretty strange guy. But this isn't important, what's important is the person who created this mask is somewhere within the south, I even think that she's a part of the Easthaven City. We'll need to find her to make some more before we venture into the Five Element Mirage Zone, and anywhere else."
After speaking there, Feng Yu's eyes shone with a sharp baleful light when he added, "Only after increasing our strengths there, we'll then use the remainder of the time to search other zones and slowly consolidate our strength. We will slaughter those we have malice with, and we will keep doing this and stain these very sands with their blood until the most important ruin opens, the Avonz Ruin."
Miren Fei and the others felt a tinge of warm-bloodedness in their bodies, as they knew this time in the south will be particularly bloody.
Dai Lin looked at Feng Yu and asked, "Young Master, you said this person is a part of the Easthaven City. However, from the details I've recorded, that city is a huge place filled with quite a lot of troublesome forces; how are we to find her without causing a disturbance?"
Feng Yu made a faint smile as he shifted his eyes to the window, staring off into the dust-filled starry sky as he spoke in a voice that faded with the wind, "I'll first take you guys to meet a few friends..."
Dai Lin and the others were a bit curious, they couldn't help but want to see how these friends of Feng Yu were, the scene here soon after fading, as the night reached its peak.
Chapter 288
The Feng Clan, A Far-Off Scene
Far away from the Southern Wastelands, within an obscured area of the Golden Dragon Empire. If one were to pay attention to the brilliant night sky, far above the clouds at its summits, one would see a floating mansion. This massive building seemed no different from an ancient fortress, carrying an air of deep history and an aura of great prestige.
Within a small house that resided at the center of an artificial lake, a handsome red-haired man with a scar on his left eyes was seated in crossed-legged posture as he meditated. Looking below him, one would even see a glowing diagram that spouted out flames that swirling around his body.
Suddenly, as if this man was distracted by something, he took a deep breath and opened his eyes, causing everything around him to return to normal. The floating objects and furniture fell, and the flames had vanished within the diagram.
'Whew! I'm still a bit off, but a little more, maybe a year or so, and I'll finally be able to return to the Heavenly Realm,' Feng Junling thought as he exhaled and regulated his breathing.
After thinking, Feng Junling then looked at the talisman that was glowing in his pocket, his eyes flashed with curiosity as he smiled and spoke, "Oh, it's little Yu, I wonder, what's he transmitting from so far away?"
Feng Junling took out the talisman and prepared to play it, but right at this moment, the door of his abode opened, and Feng Yunlong along with Elder Chen and Duan, had entered the room with warm smiles on their faces.
"Haha, Junling, good news!" Elder Chen said with a hearty laugh, his spikey red hair bounced with the gentle wind.
Feng Junling looked at the trio before speaking, "Yunlong, Elder Masters, what's the occasion?"
Elder Chen grinned as he spoke, "Can't you tell by looking at us?"
When Elder Chen spoke, he puffed out his chest as Elder Duan shook his head, Feng Junling frowned as he stared at them but only saw their clothes change.
Feng Yunlong looked at this and slapped Elder Chen on the back of his head before he spoke, "Elder Master, you shouldn't keep playing around with your words,"
Elder Chen clicked his teeth at this before didn't continue playing around, he spoke, "Tsk! Fine, Junling, both Duan and I have finally recovered to the 6th Cycle of True Soul realm. I must say that our bloodline has truly provided us with about benefits."
Feng Junling only now noticed their auras were richer, carrying within it a trace of profoundness. He spoke with a bright expression, "That's great news! Elder Chen, Elder Duan, it's only our new bloodline, your former high-levels of power are also playing a key role."
Elder Chen and Elder Duan smirked at this feeling delight, no one knew better than them how awful it felt falling from their previous levels of strength as old-timers from the previous clan leader’s era.
Feng Junling then looked at Yunlong and spoke, "Yunlong, I see that you've also made it to the same realm, this is even better."
Feng Yunlong made a smug look and replied, "Of course, don't forget I only used to lag behind due to clan affairs. Still, I can't compare to you; from what I see you're only one step away from the Heavenly Realm, how long will it take you to breakthrough?"
Feng Junling smirked and replied with one finger raised, "
One year..."
After saying this, he then fixed his eyes on the flashing talisman once more, Feng Yunlong and the others seeing this made curious looks as Elder Chen asked, "Eh? Isn't that Yu Child's talisman? What's he sending?"
Feng Junling showed a puzzled expression as he spoke, "I'm not sure, but judging by his character, he shouldn't be sending any request for help, it's probably some details of important findings."
Elder Chen and Duan looked on curiously as Feng Yunlong babbled, "Well, Junling, what are you waiting for? Hurry and play it!"
As he saw his brother's expression, Feng Junling knew he was eager to hear from his son, so he didn't bother to tease him. He sent a bit of aura into the talisman, which caused it to release a series of lights that condensed into the young and handsome face of Feng Yu.
The instant this happened, Feng Junling and the others watched as Feng Yu spoke, "Uncle Junling, there's something that I'd like to tell you about, on my trip to the south I had ventured to a place called the Storm Rise Cliff. In this place, I had undergone a trial, but after that, I had encountered a peculiar woman."
When Feng Junling heard this, his eyes narrowed as his expression changed slightly, but as for Feng Yunlong, Elder Chen and Elder Duan, they looked at him with suspicious expressions.
Feng Junling hurried in an attempt to put away the talisman, but Elder Chen was particularly swift. His arm blurred, easily swiping away the talisman as he sneered at Feng Junling, "Brat, what are you trying to hide from your seniors and younger brother?"
Feng Junling made a pale look as he hurriedly tried to explain himself, "This... I... what are you doing? Yu'er is obviously up to no good, so let's just focus back on training."
Feng Yunlong frowned as he spoke, "Hmph! Junling, Yu'er is a good boy, I know he won't be lying about anything, as I am his father."
Elder Duan chuckled as he spoke with flashing eyes, "I say, I've always wondered what you've been up to on your past travels, hehe... maybe Yu'er has dug up something you want to hide, Old Chen, hurry and play the rest!"
'Shit!' Feng Junling cursed inwardly as he heard his brother's and Elder Chen's words, he made a helpless look as he knew he wouldn't get out of this so easily.
Without any hesitation, Elder Chen stuck out his tongue at Feng Junling as he reactivated the talisman. Feng Yu's recording then continued speaking without pause, "The name of that woman was Wan Jia, and she said to pass these words along - I am still here, and even if you never want me in his world. I'll still follow you to the ends of the next one."
After Feng Yu's finished his words, the message ended as his image faded into nothingness. The talisman even stopped shining as the room was now filled with an awkward silence.
Soon, this silence didn't last long, as Feng Yunlong, Elder Chen, and Elder Duan looked at each other with a shocked expression before they burst out laughing, "Hahahaha!"
"This is what you wanted to hide? Haha, Junling, you truly are funny, you haven't changed one bit from the shy toddler!" Elder Chen said while holding his belly.
Elder Duan laughed while wiping the corner of his eyes, Feng Yunlong, on the other hand, tried to recapture the clan leader's baring as he held his mouth.
After calming down, he looked at Feng Junling and spoke, "Junling, father always told us to never keep a woman waiting, I hope that you won't let this poor soul down..."
As he said this, Feng Yunlong hurried to leave the room, but as he walked, he seemed to be holding back his laughter.
Elder Chen and Duan also began to leave, they stared at the red-faced Feng Junling and snickered before leaving him behind.
Feng Junling was trembling in rage as he tried to hide his embarrassment, he lifted his head, and angrily shouted, "YUUUU CHIIIIILD!"
Following his loud shout, a dark cloud formed for many miles as bright purple thunders had begun to condense around the air, as a massive aura scattered from his room into the heavens.
Feng Yunlong and the others in the mansion were surprised by this, they looked into the sky with bright gazes.
"Haha, and here I thought he said he would have taken a year, but it seemed all he needed was a little stimulus to break pass the final barrier. Tsk, that woman is more good than bad for Junling's health..." Feng Yunlong said with a smile.
"Yunlong, you are right on the mark, huhu... looks like it will be a long night," Elder Duan said with bright rays in his eyes.
Elder Chen also nodded in agreement, as the other clansmen ran over in shock and awe.
Feng Yunlong stared at the thunderous tribulation clouds as if he could see beyond them, gazing at the stary and colorful night sky as he thought to himself, 'Everyone here is making progress. Xingyu, I wonder how you're doing, wherever you are?'
A misty wind blew across the skies, shuffling the nearby clouds as shrouded the floating mansion, which was about to undergo a drastic thunder tribulation. However, as if Feng Yunlong's words, were heard, a few winds swirled upwards soaring towards the depths of space into the endless universe.
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Far away in an extremely unfamiliar land, or rather, a separate world was a land of incredible proportions, reaching more than a few hundreds of millions of kilometers in size. It spanned all directions.
In this world, there were beings that had gigantic sizes, each wearing peculiar kinds of garments that seemed no different from ancient Greek cloth. They had complex divine runes on their skin and had many different golden rings on their fingers and ankles.
At the center of this land of giants, was an enormous building made of ancient stone. Here, a congregation of these giants was seated on floating chairs, they stared at a being that had its features hidden by a cloak with many patterns and clothing runes that floated around him.
"We greet the Grand Sovereign, Colossi Bellos!"
Bellos remained indifferent at this, his large eyes from underneath his robe shone in bright divine lights as he spoke in a resonant voice, "What of Fradus and that child he brought back from that lower realm?"
One of the Colossi Elders looked at him and replied, " Sovereign Bellos, Empyrean Saint Fradus has already gone off in search of one of the Dragon King’s son. As for that child called Feng Xingyu, she's been temporarily assigned to the Force Temple to train.'
Sovereign Bellos frowned as he spoke, "Hmm? Wasn't he the one training her? Why did he go off to find that Ambiguous One’s son?"
The Colossi Elder shook his head and replied, "I ask for Sovereign Bellos's forgiveness, as I have no idea of the details regarding his affairs."
Sovereign Bellos tapped his staff a few times before he shook his head and spoke, "Fine, let it be, since he sent her to the Force Temple, he should have more or likely left her with proper knowledge. As for anything to do with that Dragon King, I'd rather not get involved; his two sons are both a blessing and a disaster. Come, let us proceed to discuss the recent coronation of that Shadow Race Queen..."
After saying this, the atmosphere grew more serious as these elders began an in-depth discussion. Away from this scene, within a misty stone temple built on a giant rock sculpted like a fist.
A beautiful looking red-haired woman sat silently as she stared off into the distance, gazing at the sky filled with bright moons and stars that shone even during the daytime.
Suddenly, the look in her eyes turned sharp as she clenched her slender palms into a fist and spoke as if declaring her will to the world, "Brothers, Little Yu, I hope you're all fine, someday we'll all meet again…"
Chapter 289
A Dark Night, An Unexpected Result
The nights of the desert were rather splendid, especially the hours of the deepest night, like most cities and regions they were filled with a collection of bright, colorful stars, each shining as they showed the vastness of the cosmos.
It was a quiet night for the bustling Dry Town, the previous excitement of the morning now faded as many had already closed up shops to call an end to a full day's worth of activities.
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er than vendors and storekeepers alike, the wanderers and practitioners from various influences, be it southerners or those from other areas, had already turned in as they knew full well that journeys across these sands would require them in well-rested condition.
A cool wind blew across a large inn at the central parts of the town, the nightly sand dust wafting across the streets as the whistling wind carried a trace of grimness.
Swoosh! Suddenly, a light movement sound was heard as a silhouette stealthily moved towards the inn. Behind him were a few more silhouettes which after coming to a halt on a nearby building's roof, were revealed as a few men in armor.
The eyes of the leading armored male showed a cold look as he glanced a few windows of the inn and raised his hand, causing the others to grasp their weapons, but before he could do anything, there was a change.
Whoosh! As if like the wind, a few familiar looking cloaked individuals that wore black facial masks covering their mouths with curved blades on their backs appeared from another side. Their eyes similarly stared at the windows of interest as the leader glanced at the other party with a hint of surprise.
Both parties looked at each other before the leaders nodded their heads and focused on the windows.
At this time, a few other parties were observing their actions in the dark, each of which was positioned a fair enough distance.
One would notice that a few among these individuals were those with familiar faces, persons such as Mo Dang, Du Nuan, Jin Chin, Cheng Ba, Lu Wei, and even the strange duo, Hong Tu and Zi Lei.
Xia Rou and Ye Wang didn't seem to have much interest in this scene. Therefore, they didn't show up, but other than Cheng Ba and Jin Chin, who had bits of concern on their faces, the rest were only here to see the end result.
"Senior Brother Cheng, will Mr. Yu be okay?" Jin Chin asked with a look of worry in her eyes.
Cheng Ba gave the forces belonging to the Wuqi Clan and the Bandit Union an in-depth and solemn look before he replied, "Although these guys aren't as powerful as those Midnight Temple assassins from last time, they should each be able to pressure him and his allies. Maybe if they work together, I believe that they can come out of it after a fierce battle."
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