When Feng Yuyan and Chu Ming entered the gap, the gap quickly merged and disappeared without a trace. The blue-robed youth also hid back into the space.
In the Ice Profound Hall, the ratio of male to female cultivators was severely imbalanced, with females making up one third of the disciples. Thus, along the way, Chu Ming mostly encountered female disciples.
"Follow Zi Xue to my courtyard and wait for me there. I’m going to hand in a task. I’ll find you shortly."
Feng Yuyan said gently to Chu Ming.
"No problem, you go ahead."
Chu Ming responded indifferently. On their way back, Feng Yuyan had already explained the situation to him.
Feng Yuyan headed towards the Task Hall, while Chu Ming followed Zi Xue towards Feng Yuyan’s courtyard.
Zi Xue was Feng Yuyan’s junior sister. Dressed in purple, her figure was graceful, and compared to Feng Yuyan, she had a youthful vibrancy.
Along the way, Zi Xue occasionally glanced at Chu Ming with curious eyes, appearing as though she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Finally, after a quarter of an hour, Zi Xue couldn’t hold back her curiosity and asked, "What is your relationship with Senior Sister Feng? This is the first time I’ve seen her treat a peer so attentively."
"We’re just in a normal relationship."
Chu Ming responded, but his eyes scanned the Ice Profound Hall, falling upon the passing disciples. He noticed that the average cultivation level of Ice Profound Hall disciples was one small realm higher than that of Celestial Travel Sect disciples.
He noticed several people like Mo Ling and Ning Fei as he walked.
"No one would believe you. You’re the first male peer allowed into Senior Sister Feng’s courtyard."
Zi Xue pouted, her face full of disbelief.
"By the way, when you enter Senior Sister Feng’s courtyard, be quick to avoid attracting trouble from others."
Zi Xue suddenly thought of something and cautioned Chu Ming again.
Chu Ming frowned and asked.
"You don’t know Senior Sister Feng’s status in Ice Profound Hall. In the eyes of many male disciples, Senior Sister Feng is like a goddess, enchanting them all. This includes Senior Brother Mo Feng."
Zi Xue glanced at Chu Ming and responded calmly.
Chu Ming felt as though a flash of lightning crossed his mind, suddenly understanding.
In that tavern in the small town, the Wind Dust Guest had mentioned that among the newly risen prodigies in the Ice Profound Domain, Mo Feng was one of them, and he was Feng Yuyan’s junior brother.
"Yes, Senior Brother Mo Feng. He is one of Senior Sister Feng’s pursuers, with an extraordinary talent. Among the new prodigies in the Ice Profound Domain, apart from Senior Sister Feng, he is the most likely to enter the Profound List. If you meet him, you must be patient; otherwise, if something happens to you, I won’t be able to explain to Senior Sister Feng."
Zi Xue turned around and cautioned Chu Ming carefully.
Chu Ming responded indifferently. He acted according to his inner instincts.
A swordsman must do so, or their mental realm would unknowingly shatter, halting their Sword Dao cultivation.
As they talked, they arrived in front of rows of courtyards. These courtyards were exquisitely beautiful. Outside the courtyards were ice flower trees, irradiated by sunlight, emitting dazzling colors.
"The courtyard in front is Senior Sister Feng’s. However, Senior Brother Mo’s courtyard is right next to it."
Zi Xue introduced softly. Chu Ming listened silently.
As they spoke, the sound of a door opening was heard. A figure in a gray robe emerged from an icy courtyard, with a proud demeanor.
The gray figure paused slightly upon seeing the two of them and said faintly.
Zi Xue greeted respectfully, her gaze evasive. Just as feared, he appeared.
Mo Feng nodded, squinted his eyes. Despite Zi Xue’s decent strength, she didn’t catch his attention. He was truly interested in the relationship between Zi Xue and Feng Yuyan.
Mo Feng was about to leave when his gaze suddenly fell on Chu Ming behind Zi Xue, flashing coldly.
"Who is this person?"
"Senior Sister Feng’s friend."
Zi Xue answered reluctantly.
Chu Ming lifted his gaze and looked at Mo Feng.
Mo Feng’s demeanor was proud. An intense blade aura constantly emanated from him. He had a long saber strapped to his back, with a chilling blade protruding.
Mo Feng’s eyes were cold. He permitted no man, other than himself, to be close to Feng Yuyan. In his heart, he regarded Feng Yuyan as his personal property.
Chu Ming’s gaze was fearless as he met Mo Feng’s eyes. Sparks ignited between them, creating a heavy tension that solidified the surrounding space.
"I don’t care who you are, I advise you to stay away from Yuyan, or you won’t end well."
With a hint of a sneer, Mo Feng spoke slowly, the threat in his words apparent.
"My business is none of your concern! You should worry about yourself."
Chu Ming’s expression remained calm and aloof.
Upon hearing Chu Ming’s words, Zi Xue felt anxious, knowing Mo Feng’s temperament. Despite Feng Yuyan’s superior talent, Mo Feng was notorious for his arrogance in Ice Profound Hall. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novᴇl(ꜰ)ire.ɴet
Several disciples had previously been disrespectful to Mo Feng verbally, resulting in Mo Feng breaking their limbs, leaving them bedridden for months.
Chu Ming’s current defiance would undoubtedly provoke Mo Feng’s fury.
"You’re the first to dare speak to me this way!"
Mo Feng’s eyes grew colder. His right hand slowly extended and grasped the hilt of his saber.
"Senior Brother Mo, Chu Ming is Senior Sister Feng’s friend. If you act impulsively, she won’t be pleased."
Zi Xue hurriedly interjected between them, forcefully reminding Mo Feng.
"You better stay quiet."
Mo Feng said haughtily. He flicked his finger lightly, and a bluish light shot out, rapidly expanding into a giant water bubble, enclosing Zi Xue inside. Her cries were instantly muffled.
Facing Mo Feng’s action, Chu Ming’s expression didn’t change. He simply said indifferently, "I’m the first, but definitely not the last."
"Very well, let’s see if you’re qualified."
As soon as Mo Feng finished speaking, he moved. His long saber swung out, transforming into a terrifying blue sword aura, roaring like an angry dragon towards Chu Ming.
Mo Feng’s cultivation was at the peak of the Ninth Layer True Dao. His combat power was equivalent to an invincible Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer. Although he and Feng Yuyan ranked first and second in talent, their combat prowess was worlds apart.
Before reaching the Guiyuan Realm, Feng Yuyan’s combat power was also within the Fifth Layer Guiyuan Realm range, slightly higher than Mo Feng’s. Breaking through to the Guiyuan Realm granted her the ability to battle Guiyuan Realm Seventh Layer opponents head-on.