Chapter 67. An Tianyi’s Domineering Challenge — Could It Be Fear?
The name of the Third Prince, Chu Feng, had grown far too famous in recent days.
His reputation resounded throughout the entire Great Chu Dynasty!
Every champion of the Heavenly Hunt Ceremony throughout history had achieved remarkable accomplishments in the future.
At the very least, they would reach the Venerable Realm. In Cangzhou, that level alone was enough to become a Sect Master or the Patriarch of a great family.
As for those above the Venerable Realm—the Mighty Experts—they stood at the very peak of Cangzhou, ancient monsters who rarely appeared in the world.
Beyond that, the people present did not even dare to imagine.
That level was simply impossible to fathom.
Soon after, everyone saw a graceful figure walking over at an unhurried pace, his expression calm and composed. Under the watchful eyes of numerous Sect Masters and Family Patriarchs, Chu Feng arrived.
Behind him followed the Shangguan sisters, serving as his maids.
At the same time, Wu Zhen, the Governor of Cangzhou, stood beside Chu Feng.
“Your Highness the Third Prince!”
“Third Prince!”
“Welcome, Your Highness!”
Upon seeing Chu Feng, many of Cangzhou’s great figures at the banquet immediately stood up. Every one of them wore expressions of the utmost respect.
The princes and princesses who had arrived earlier also stood up. However, their expressions shifted slightly as they looked at Chu Feng several times, their emotions extremely complicated.
Chu Feng’s expression remained indifferent. He casually swept his gaze around before, under Wu Zhen’s guidance, walking toward the main seat.
Although Wu Zhen was the Governor of Cangzhou, he put aside any airs in front of Chu Feng. Looking around, he suddenly realized that someone seemed to be missing and could not help asking,
“Strange. Why isn’t the Fourth Prince here?”
The Fourth Prince, Chu Tianchen, possessed the Void Sword Physique and had taken second place in the Heavenly Hunt Ceremony.
Yet he was not present.
At that moment, a prince seated at the banquet spoke in a deep voice, “Fourth Brother has gone into secluded cultivation. He said he will only appear again when the Heavenly Demon Sect causes chaos once more.”
Everyone present suddenly understood.
So that was the case—he truly was a cultivation fanatic.
However, many people could not help feeling a trace of regret.
It was said that one mountain could not contain two tigers. Although the Fourth Prince Chu Tianchen had taken second place, many had vaguely heard that some unexpected change had occurred during the Heavenly Hunt Ceremony.
Because of that, quite a few people wondered whether Chu Tianchen had truly displayed his full strength during the ceremony.
They had hoped to see Chu Tianchen and Chu Feng seated at the same banquet, curious to know whether sparks would fly between them.
However, Chu Tianchen was absent. As for the other princes and princesses, they were far too weak. Their sharp presence was completely overshadowed by Chu Feng’s brilliance.
“I see.”
Wu Zhen nodded slightly.
He then looked toward Chu Feng and respectfully said, “Your Highness, the preparations were somewhat rushed. Our hospitality may be lacking. I hope Your Highness can forgive us.”
Chu Feng slightly shook his head. He did not mind.
The main purpose of coming here was actually to check in.
And Chu Feng had indeed gotten what he wanted—he had checked in and obtained the flawless ultimate Imperial weapon, the Heaven-Patrolling Emperor Sword.
This was an extremely terrifying killing move and Chu Feng’s invincible trump card. One could say that he now possessed tremendous confidence.
Even without the Yuan Ancestor Token, Chu Feng no longer had any fear. Even if someone questioned his identity, so what? Once the Emperor Sword appeared, all directions would be annihilated.
“When was the last time the Heavenly Demon Sect appeared?” Chu Feng casually asked from the main seat of the banquet.
Hearing this, everyone present felt a chill in their hearts.
They all knew why Chu Feng and the other royal prodigies had come.
Naturally, it was because of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
The Heavenly Demon Sect’s chaos in Cangzhou had already claimed many lives, and the number was horrifying—at least several million citizens of Cangzhou had died.
Whenever the Heavenly Demon Sect appeared, it would massacre entire cities. Their methods were cruel and bloody, something the Heavenly Dao itself could not tolerate.
However, the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sect was unfathomable. There were even terrifying figures within who were suspected to surpass the Venerable Realm.
Because of this, the matter had to be resolved by the Great Chu Imperial Family.
Wu Zhen spoke in a deep voice, “Reporting to Your Highness, the Heavenly Demon Sect last appeared half a month ago.”
“During this time, although the Heavenly Demon Sect has occasionally shown itself, it has only been a few scattered individuals—small-scale incidents.”
“This old man suspects that the Heavenly Demon Sect may be preparing something...”
Wu Zhen said thoughtfully.
“Preparing something?”
Chu Feng’s expression remained casual.
“It does not matter.”
He did not say much more.
No matter how powerful the Heavenly Demon Sect was, it could not possibly threaten him.
After all, Chu Feng possessed the flawless ultimate Imperial weapon.
Unless the Heavenly Demon Sect contained a terrifying existence at the Saint Realm.
Only that level could threaten Chu Feng’s life.
Otherwise, Chu Feng was essentially impossible to kill.
And if he could not die, what was there to fear?
Looking at Chu Feng’s calm expression, Wu Zhen’s face twitched slightly. He wanted to remind Chu Feng about the unfathomable depth of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
They absolutely could not be underestimated.
In such a short time, the Heavenly Demon Sect had grown to this level. It was terrifying. No one knew just how deep their foundation truly was.
Wu Zhen still carried a trace of worry in his heart, fearing that the experts sent by the Imperial Family this time might not be able to resolve the matter.
However, at that moment—
RUMBLE!
RUMBLE!
A sound like heavenly thunder suddenly echoed outside.
Someone was stepping through the air, each step booming like a war drum, shaking the heavens and the earth.
“Someone has arrived?”
“That aura feels familiar… it seems to be…”
“The kid from the An Family?!”
At the banquet, a Sect Master’s expression changed slightly as if he had sensed something.
Wu Zhen, the Governor of Cangzhou, slightly raised his head and looked outside, his eyes narrowing.
In the next instant—
“An Tianyi of the ancient aristocratic An Family has come to seek guidance from the Third Prince!”
A thunderous voice spread throughout the entire Tiansha City.
It was loud and resounding, carrying boundless battle intent that shook the entire sky.
“An Tianyi? Why is he here!”
“As the First Prince’s chief follower, shouldn’t he be by the First Prince’s side? Why has he come to Tiansha City?!”
“An Tianyi wants to challenge the Third Prince?”
After hearing this, many people at the banquet could no longer remain calm. They were extremely shocked.
Outside the City Lord’s Mansion,
An Tianyi stood with his hands behind his back. It seemed as though he alone occupied the entire sky, while endless killing intent spread like a heavenly curtain over everything.
Terrifying battle intent flashed within his eyes. Possessing a trace of the ancient War God bloodline, every part of An Tianyi’s body yearned for battle.
His voice echoed outward.
Seeing that no one immediately responded, An Tianyi spoke again calmly,
“Where is the Third Prince? Could it be that he fears me?!”
These words were even more explosive, and his voice grew louder!
Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, Chu Feng, seated at the main position of the banquet, seemed to show a slight change in his gaze.
A flash of black-gold light appeared as Chu Feng’s pupils pierced through the void, seeing An Tianyi standing in the sky.
“A bit strong.”
Chu Feng spoke calmly, giving a simple evaluation. The other party’s realm seemed to have already reached the peak of the Condensing Dao Realm, only a step away from the Venerable Realm.
Hearing this, the expressions of the people present changed slightly.
An Tianyi’s sudden challenge—and his extremely arrogant words—had directly forced Chu Feng into a difficult position.
If Chu Feng refused to fight, his image outside would become extremely weak, and people would look down upon him.
They might even begin to question whether the championship of the Heavenly Hunt Ceremony had lost its prestige!
Meanwhile, in a luxurious chamber somewhere within the City Lord’s Mansion, Chu Tianchen, who had been cultivating in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes.