The old man appeared youthful despite his white hair and hunched figure, standing with a cane and smiling kindly at Chen Fei, yet his presence inexplicably caused a stir.
Though he didn't exhibit peerless coercion, everyone seemed to feel that the sword array's flame python, which once rampaged through the air, was steadily weakening and dissipating at an astonishing speed.
Noticing this change, nearly everyone present felt their scalp go numb, pupils contracting, for even the dumbest would now clearly understand.
The terrifying sword array technique of Chen Fei, retreating so effortlessly, could only be countered by someone of the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm.
This meant that the hunched old man before everyone was actually a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert!?
This truth was confirmed by Commander Wei's full face of respect and gratitude.
"Elder Zhuu? Who is he? Why have I never heard of him?"
"Hey, doesn't he resemble the person always beside Lord Ruan Qinglong?"
"Phew, it's really him! I heard he's been with Lord Ruan for almost forty years, no one knows his surname, nor have they seen him in action… Phew! He's actually a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert!?"
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The crowd saw the old man's face, and pupils contracted immediately, expressions changed, shocked voices erupted.
The name Elder Zhuu might be unfamiliar among the many lower-level cultivators at Azure Dragon Ravine, yet to higher-level cultivators, it's a name that resonates like thunder!
Because this elderly gentleman is considered a true legend.
Back when Lord Ruan Qinglong was not as powerful as now, he didn't solely dominate Azure Dragon Ravine!
At that time, another First Heavenly Layer expert of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm could and did compete with him, seeking to claim ownership of Azure Dragon Ravine!
But afterward, that expert died! Some say it was done by Lord Ruan Qinglong, others say it was done by this harmless-looking, kind-smiling Elder Zhuu.
No matter who the perpetrator was, the fact that many are willing to assign this possibility to him proves that this seemingly harmless old man is no ordinary person.
That's why Elder Zhuu and Lord Ruan Qinglong held positions at Azure Dragon Ravine akin to one being the visible king, while the other is the hidden legend.
Even someone like Ma Kun, Elder Duanmu, and others wouldn't dare underestimate him. And now…
At that moment, hidden among the crowd, those high-level cultivators couldn't help but cast changed glances towards Chen Fei!
Their expressions shift to shock, awe, disbelief. More intense, more evident than any previous reverence towards Commander Wei!
For they're not foolish; if a top-tier figure like Elder Zhuu is stirred, can Chen Fei still be simple? Perhaps he truly might be…
The once half-dead Sima Army and Yuan Feiyun were now waking in pain, witnessing the scene, seeing someone as formidable as Elder Zhuu confronting Chen Fei, their expressions comically froze!
They trembled looking at Chen Fei, their eyes full of fear.
If they had known earlier that Chen Fei possessed such power, able to crush Commander Wei, able to summon Elder Zhuu, even given ten thousand guts, they'd never dare provoke or challenge Chen Fei!
To wrestle with a giant like Elder Zhuu, one must at least be Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, right? And they, compared to Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, are mere nothings!?
Not just them, even Commander Wei at this moment couldn't help trembling, wiping off beads of cold sweat on his forehead, face.
His thoughts were swirling with emotions nearly pushing him to faint.
Not for any other reason, but because earlier he almost bit the dust!
Surely, he never anticipated Chen Fei appears so youthful, yet the power he possesses is terrifying!? Why!?
Could it be, this is a freak who consumed some treasure medicine that grants eternal youth!?
That would make sense, right?
If not, from a normal perspective, a cultivator appearing merely a bit over twenty, even exceptionally strong, could at most reach Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer at best!
But now?
This feels overwhelmingly absurd!
And as everyone immersed themselves in unspeakable shock, the thirty-six paths of Sanyang True Fire Sword Qi, forming the flame python, was being crushed by a wailing black wind, on the verge of collapse.
At this sight, Chen Fei's eyes flashed coldly, then he waved his hand, dissipating the sword array's flame python.
If he's outmatched, there's no point in further entanglement.
"Your skills are formidable, old man, I concede." After dispersing the flame python, Chen Fei looked at the elder, raising his hand, speaking calmly.
Yet anyone hearing this would sense dissatisfaction. Facing the old after conquering the young, well, a continuous chain indeed.
"Oh, it's nothing now, isn't it your youngsters' era? This old bag of bones really is getting on." Elder Zhuu clearly sensed Chen Fei's dissatisfaction, shaking his head kindly, casting a slightly reproving glance at Commander Wei: "Why don't you apologize to this young friend?"
"I, I… yes!"
Commander Wei shivered on hearing this, glanced at Chen Fei, still exuding sharpness and sword qi, smartly hurried over, bowed deeply, apologizing: "Sir, it's my blindness earlier, my failure to recognize greatness, offending you, it was my fault! Please grant me another chance, spare me this time…"
Given his status, acting like this honestly seems disgraceful and surprising, yet what do those things matter compared to one's life!?
Chen Fei's prowess, decisiveness, fierceness, he experienced firsthand!
Earlier, he genuinely attempted to kill him!
That murderous intent was unmistakable.
"Alright… fine." At these words, Chen Fei, being someone who yields to gentleness instead of stubbornness, with this approach, seeing his anger diminish. Shaking his head, he wasn't inclined to continue further.
After letting Commander Wei off the hook, his gaze instinctively shifted to the now-awakened Sima Army and Young Master Yuan Feiyun.