Chaos Heavenly Emperor Art

"From this moment on, I accept you!"

Yao Tian's words echoed above Zhuotianchi, his voice less harsh and more sincere.

Ling Feng was slightly taken aback and looked up at Yao Tian in the sky.

The swelling on the face of the sixth hunter ancestor had not completely subsided, but his expression was quite complicated.

There were setbacks and resentment, but more than anything, there was a sense of relief and enlightenment.

Ling Feng could sense that Yao Tian's eyes had changed.

The hostility he had felt before, the desire to tear him apart, had completely vanished, replaced by scrutiny, recognition, and even a hint of... appreciation.

Although we don't know exactly what kind of mental journey he went through, it's always better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

"Sixth Brother, you flatter me."

Ling Feng returned the greeting with clasped hands, "I also benefited greatly from the battle just now. Sixth Brother's application of the laws of creation and his control over the spiritual energy of creation have broadened my horizons. If Sixth Brother had not shown mercy, I fear I would have been defeated long ago."

This was a clever way of putting it, and it certainly gave Emperor Yao a lot of face.

Yao Tian blushed, realizing that Ling Feng was giving him a way out.

In that battle just now, if he hadn't secretly mobilized the power of the boundary pillar, he probably would have been defeated by Ling Feng.

Moreover, Ling Feng's final move, "Chaos Opening Heaven," was terrifyingly powerful. If he hadn't reacted quickly and reconnected to the boundary pillar in time, he would probably have been seriously injured.

"You kid..."

Yao Tian shook his head and smiled wryly. He landed in the air, walked up to Ling Feng, and patted him on the shoulder: "No need to be modest. Your ancestral lineage is truly remarkable. I have seen countless geniuses, but I have never seen one as monstrous as you before."

He paused, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes: "No wonder Emperor Xi took you as his adopted son. I can even assert that your talent surpasses that of Emperor Xi!"

Even Yao Tian himself was somewhat surprised when he said this.

He actually praised Ling Feng, an outsider without the bloodline of the Star Hunter Clan, so highly, sparing no words of praise.

The difference before and after is like night and day.

In fact, the other four Hunting Ancestors were also staring at Yao Tian with some disbelief.

It's rare to see this old guy praising someone!

Just moments ago they were ready to fight and kill, but now they act as if they've known each other for ages and wish they could adopt Ling Feng as their godson.

But I have to say, this kid does have a unique charm.

"Sixth Brother, you flatter me. In the end, you are still a cut above the rest."

Ling Feng blushed slightly at the praise, quickly waved his hand and smiled, and his impression of Yao Tian changed somewhat.

Although Yao Tian did not leave a very good impression on him when they first met.

Arrogant, domineering, and tyrannical.

But upon closer reflection, although Yao Tian had a fiery temper and acted impulsively, at least he was straightforward and did not resort to underhanded tactics.

That kind of personality is someone I could befriend.

Moreover, in terms of seniority, Yao Tian is also a nephew of the adoptive father. Even for the sake of Xi Huang, maintaining a relatively good relationship with Yao Tian is not a bad thing.

"Alright, you two stop praising each other."

Shi Tian's voice came through, tinged with amusement.

He walked over slowly, his gaze sweeping over Ling Feng, his eyes full of admiration: "Ling Feng, your performance today truly exceeded my expectations. To force Sixth Brother to use the power of the Boundary Pillar with only the strength of a single lineage, this achievement deserves Sixth Brother's praise."

Uh, so Yao Tian used the power of the boundary pillar?
However, as the Ancestor of Hunting, the Boundary Pillar was originally his power, so there's nothing to say about it.

He lost, and he's not one to be a sore loser.

"Brother is joking."

Ling Feng quickly bowed and said, "It was Sixth Brother who showed mercy, otherwise I would have been defeated long ago."

"No need to be overly modest."

Shi Tian smiled faintly and continued, "However, although your ancestral vein is powerful, it has only just taken shape, and it was only through the combined efforts of the five of us that it was barely successful. The foundation is not yet stable. In the coming period, you will need to consolidate your first ancestral vein and must not be impatient for quick results. You should know that breakthroughs in ancestral veins are not necessarily better the more you have."

"I understand."

Ling Feng nodded emphatically.

"Alright, let's talk about Emperor Xi."

Shi Tian looked at Ling Feng, his eyes narrowing slightly, and slowly asked, "How is he in the Eternal Ruins Realm?"

Upon hearing the name Xi Huang, Ling Feng's expression turned serious, and he respectfully said, "My... cough cough, elder brother, my godfather is doing well now. Moreover, he has successfully condensed his eighth ancestral vein."

"Ah."

Shi Tian nodded, clearly having already heard about it from the Eighth Hunting Ancestor, and therefore did not show much surprise.

On the contrary, the eyes of the three people, Yuetian, Yaotian, and Yutian, widened upon hearing this.

"Truly worthy of being called Emperor Xi. Even when trapped within the Eternal Ruins Realm, he was still able to advance further. The Eight Meridians Realm... he is only one step away from the legendary Nine Meridians Unifying and condensing divine energy."

Yu Tian couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Shi Tian stared at Ling Feng and continued to ask, "If that's the case, why didn't he come back with you?"

"My godfather said that he would come out after he found my godmother."

Ling Feng answered truthfully, "Moreover, with my godfather's current strength, I think he can indeed come back at any time."

The final step to the divine realm primarily tests one's control over the singularity of spiritual energy.

He only had a basic grasp of it, but Xi was different.

With his abilities, he will surely reach the summit!

"So it really is because of Nuwa..."

Shi Tian sighed softly, a complex look flashing in his eyes: "What happened back then was indeed a great blow to Xi Huang. Now that he has found Nuwa's trail, let him be. I just hope... this time there will be a good outcome."

Ling Feng remained silent.

He didn't actually know much about the past of Xi Huang and Nuwa.

But from Shi Tian and Yao Tian's tone, he could sense that it was definitely a heavy and sad past.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Shi Tian waved his hand, composed himself, and looked at Ling Feng: "Ling Feng, now that you have condensed your ancestral vein, theoretically you are also a core member of our Star Hunter Clan. However, if you want to become a Hunter Ancestor, you need to challenge other Hunter Ancestors first in order to seize their Boundary Pillar."

"No no no..."

Ling Feng shook his head repeatedly, "Brother, I have no intention of staying here. I still..."

"Cough cough!"

Rong Tian quickly coughed a few times, interrupting Ling Feng's words.

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched, and he quickly changed the subject, smiling as he said, "Anyway, thank you for your guidance, brother."

"Ah."

Shi Tian nodded without saying much, but gently patted Ling Feng's shoulder. "I've heard about your situation from Lao Ba, but I still hope you can consider it carefully. It's not easy for you to have this opportunity today!"

After saying that, he gave Ling Feng a deep look, then said indifferently, "Alright, I'm leaving now. You should stay here with Lao Ba and cultivate quietly for a while."

After Shi Tian finished speaking, his figure slowly disappeared, turning into starlight and scattering away.

After Shi Tian left, Yao Tian walked up to Ling Feng, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a rare gentle tone, "Brother, today's battle wasn't very satisfying. Let's have a proper spar again when we have the chance!"

"must."

Ling Feng nodded and smiled.

"Then I'll be going too." Yao Tian glanced at Ling Feng again, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, before transforming into a dark red streak of light and soaring into the sky.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Tian walked up to Ling Feng, her beautiful eyes smiling: "Brother Ling Feng, you have truly broadened our horizons today. If you have time in the future, please come and visit my Seventh Realm. Although it cannot compare to Eighth Brother's Heavenly Cleansing Pool, it still has some nice scenery that may be helpful to your cultivation."

"Thank you for your kindness, Seventh Sister. I will definitely visit you when I have the chance."

Ling Feng clasped his hands in thanks.

"Then it's settled."

Yu Tian smiled and nodded to Rong Tian before transforming into a stream of icy blue light and disappearing.

Tian was the last to step forward.

He was still shrouded in a faint black mist, his dark golden pupils lingering on Ling Feng for a moment before he said calmly, "Brother Ling Feng, today's events have made me look at you in a new light. However..."

He paused, then said meaningfully, "The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fourth Brother. I will keep it in mind."

"Take care of yourself."

Yitian gave Ling Feng a deep look, then turned to Rongtian beside him and said indifferently, "Eighth Brother, I'm leaving too!"

"Respectfully seeing off Fourth Brother!"

He Tian smiled faintly, and then disappeared into the void.

In the blink of an eye, four of the five great hunting ancestors had left. Ling Feng watched their departing figures with a slight frown.

The meanings of the other hunting ancestors are quite clear, but what is the meaning of the fourth hunting ancestor?
Is it reminding myself of something?

He shook his head. Oh well, he wouldn't think about it anymore. Anyway, he would be able to leave soon with the help of the Pillar of Creation.

"What, have a lot of questions on your mind?"

Just then, Rong Tian walked up to Ling Feng and looked at him with a smile.

"Yes."

Ling Feng scratched the back of his head and said with a smile, "Why didn't you let me mention going back, Eighth Brother? And also..."

He took a deep breath and continued, "Eighth Brother, now that I have condensed the first ancestral vein, can you tell me about that thing you mentioned before?"

He had wanted to ask for a long time, but since the other Hunting Ancestors were present, he didn't know if what Rong Tian said could be shared with others, so he kept it to himself until now.

"You're quite the calm one."

Rong Tian smiled, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Very well, you were bound to find out sooner or later, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly."

He paused, his smile fading, his expression turning serious: "Ling Feng, what I asked you to do is of great significance to you, and it also concerns the future of the entire Star Hunter Clan."

Ling Feng felt a chill run down his spine, held his breath, and listened intently.

Rong Tian looked up at the sky, his gaze seemingly piercing through the boundaries and beyond the boundless world sea, finally seeing the towering pillar of creation.

"I hope that before you return to your original world with the help of the Pillars of Creation, you can try to refine the Pillars of Creation with the divine energy of creation within you."

"what?!"

Ling Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, almost thinking he had misheard.

Refine the Pillar of Creation?

How...how is this possible?!
The Pillar of Creation is a divine artifact left behind by the God of Creation. It is the hub connecting the World Sea and the foundation of the Star Hunter Clan!

Ordinary people would find it extremely difficult to even get close to it, let alone refine it!

After all, he had experienced it firsthand. If he hadn't risked his life to escape from the Eternal Ruins, he would never have had the chance to stand before the Pillar of Creation.

This shows just how important the Pillars of Creation are to the Starhunter race.

And Rongtian actually wants him, an outsider, to refine the Pillar of Creation?

Regardless of whether he agrees or not, is this really something I can do?

It has to be said that Rong Tian's words were absolutely insane!
"Eighth...Eighth Brother, you're not kidding me, are you?"

Ling Feng's voice was dry as he asked with difficulty.

Do I look like I'm joking?

Rong Tian's expression was serious as he said, word by word, "Listen carefully. If you cannot refine the Pillar of Creation, then the possibility of even finding your original world within the World Sea is extremely slim. Finding a bubble in an ocean? What do you think?"

Ling Feng remained silent; he knew Rong Tian was not lying.

This step is difficult, but it's still much easier than refining the Pillars of Creation.

He had only obtained a wisp of the Creator God's breath by chance, but he was not the Creator God!

Then Rong Tian continued, "Moreover, even if you find that world, if you just go back like this..."

He paused, remained silent for a long time, and then revealed a fact that shocked even Ling Feng.

"If you simply pass through the Pillar of Creation and return to your original world, then everything you have gained in this world, including your Chaos Creation Realm, your power of creation, your ancestral lineage, and even that wisp of divine creation energy... will be stripped away and cannot be taken back."

"what?!"

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched suddenly.

None of these forces can be taken away?

Even if he goes back, what makes him capable of fighting against Taiyi?

"why?"

Ling Feng's voice trembled, his eyes filled with confusion.

"There's no why, this is just the rule of the Pillars of Creation."

Rong Tian said in a deep voice, "The Pillar of Creation connects countless worlds. When a being from one world wants to travel to another world through the Pillar of Creation, it must follow its rules. Unless you are the one who made the rules."

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched slightly. He suddenly understood why Shi Tian had said that it wasn't easy for him to get all of this.

It turns out that wanting to go back means giving up everything.

"I……"

Ling Feng clenched his fist, but he had no strength to return it; it was pointless.

But he couldn't just not go back!
Rong Tian looked at Ling Feng with a deep gaze. "So, you only have two choices now. The first path is to give up everything you've gained in this world and then return to your original world through the power of the Pillar of Creation. Of course, I must remind you that you may have the opportunity to retain your original memories, but you may also lose all of them as a result."

He paused, "Because you no longer exist in that world, so going back is like... being reincarnated. Everything you have has to start from scratch."

"..."

Ling Feng fell completely silent.

This is not about being unable to take away the power gained from this world.

Is this meant to make him start from infancy and be reincarnated to start over?

If things go wrong and I lose all my memories, what's the point of going back?
Even if he retains his memories, without power, what can he use to fight against Taiyi?

What can we use to protect Bingqing and Rufeng?
By the time he grows up again, the whole world will probably be turned upside down.

This road is blocked!
You should never choose this path unless absolutely necessary!

"As for this second path..."

Rong Tian stared intently at Ling Feng, "This is what I just told you: refine the Pillar of Creation and become its master. At that time, you will control the rules of the Pillar of Creation. Will going back then still be a problem?"

"But...refining the Pillar of Creation..."

Ling Feng's voice was hoarse: "How is that even possible?" (End of Chapter)