35 Future Plans

She turned pensive and followed with another question,"Is this the same Chu Hanxian from the Map we procured?"

When I heard about the map my expression became cold. I clenched my fist as took deep breaths to calm down. Both of them sensed my abnormality and Miaomiao asked,"Are you alright Chu Feng?"

I calmed down and replied,"It's alright. It's just I am angry at whoever created and spread those harmful maps."

Elder Guizhi asked,"What do you mean harmful, Chu Feng?"

I nodded and said,"That map is actually a trap set for Heavenly Bloodline users. It's not some ancient treasure site. Also the signature of my grandfather is misleading. He isn't the actual owner of that place. He is just another victim of the place."

I stopped any following questions by raising my hand. I took a deep breath and continued,"It's a slightly long story so bear with me. When my grandfather was young he came to the Nine Soul Galaxy looking for opportunities. This was about 10,000 years ago. He stumbled upon that ancient site and went in looking for ways to raise his strength. Instead he found that it was a trap set to sacrifice the heavenly bloodline users who came in and devour their bloodlines."

"Like the ones from before he was also trapped inside the ruins. However unlike the others he didn't give up. Even without any resources he started cultivating in the hopes of getting outside once he became strong enough. As you can imagine without any resources the cultivation would be very slow. After 9000 years of cultivation he finally had enough strength to get out. Although he escaped from the ruins, he found out that he was still partially under the control of the owner of that awful place. After that he left the eastern region and his whereabouts are unknown."

I paused and took a breath. I then continued,"About 850 years ago, a baby was sent to my clan by a mysterious figure. That baby was my father. So, right now that lady is the only connection I too have with my grandfather. I met her once back in All Heavens Starfield of this galaxy. She was looking for a way to cure herself. At that time I didn't know about her connection with my grandfather but I felt some sort of familiarity when I was with her."

Both of them looked surprised by my story. They thought for a short while. Elder Guizhi seemed like she took some important decision. She then looked at me and asked,"If you don't mind, can you tell me how old you are?"

I was a little confused but answered any way,"I am about 5 years older than Miaomiao. I turned 35 years old this year."

Her eyes widened slightly as she took out a token. It was a badge with Nine Soul Sacred Clan's symbol. Miaomiao also looked surprised by Elder Guizhi's action.

Elder Guizhi ignored her and asked me,"Chu Feng, would you like to be a Special Elder of the Nine Soul Sacred Clan? Before you answer, I have to tell you that the position doesn't contain any formal responsibility. It is also not restrained by any rules. As long as you don't commit any crimes against our clan you are free to do whatever you want. This badge will also make things simpler for you in our territory. You also don't have to worry. If in the future you establish your own force, it won't have any obligation to Nine Soul Sacred Clan."

Miaomiao then said,"If it were any other position, I would have discouraged you but this badge is special even within our clan. It basically lets you enjoy the privilege of being an elder of our clan without assuming any responsibilities of the position. We usually give them out to recluse experts who can aid the clan in emergency situations."

Elder Guizhi also nodded,"Yes and you are more than qualified to receive this badge with your strength. It also lets you receive cultivation resources that any elder has access to."

I thought for a few minutes. There was no harm in taking the said badge. It would make things more convenient when I explore Nine Souls Galaxy.

I finally made a decision and nodded. Elder Guizhi performed some hand seals and the words 'Chu Feng' got engraved on the badge. I was then asked to input my own power to make a signature. It was successful and I kept the badge in my storage bag.

I then said,"Thank you. After I settle some things in this galaxy I will be heading towards the Burial World Realm of Nine Souls Galaxy."

Miaomiao immediately stood up and said with an anxious expression,"Why do you want to go there? Do you know how dangerous it is?"

I nodded and said,"I do. The owner is one of the 2 strongest world spiritists of the Nine Soul Galaxy. It is also home to the most dangerous forbidden ground in your galaxy, Asura Burial Ground."

She wasn't satisfied and asked impatiently ,"If you know that, why are you still going to that place?"

Elder Guizhi had a thoughtful expression as she asked,"I heard the Old Black Ghost Devil will start looking for husbands for his granddaughter. He is going to conduct a competition to select a worthy husband in a few months. Chu Feng, Are you interested in that competition?"

Miaomiao immediately widened her eyes and looked at me with an angry expression.

I waved my hands and said,"I have no interest in some girl. I am going there to enter the 'Thousand Flowers Palace'. There is a treasure in that palace that my world spirits need urgently."

Miaomiao became calm when she heard that. Elder Guizhi reminded me,"Be careful of the Black Ghost Devil. He is a very cruel and cunning individual. The thousand flowers palace is also a mysterious ground for the young world spiritists. It can only be opened by him once every 30 years. He is more like the guardian of the palace rather than it's owner. No one knows who the owner is and it is set so that only juniors can enter the palace for treasures."

I nodded and said,"I know. That palace is owned by a being called Thousand Flowers Fox. It is a very powerful God-Cloak World Spiritist. I will be careful when dealing with the Black Ghost Devil."

Miaomiao then said with a stern expression ,"With your strength you won't face any trouble there as long as you stay away from the Asura Burial Ground. If you do face some trouble don't hesitate to show your status as our clan's guest elder. Black Ghost Devil still has to give our clan face. I know how you don't like to depend on things like this but promise me."

I just smiled and nodded. She had a frustrated expression on her face but I ignored it. They also told me that they got the news of my execution from a mysterious person. After a while they departed from the storm word as Miaomiao had something urgent to take care of back in her clan.

I then turned to the people waiting for me outside. I asked Xiaoxiao to remain with me as I had a plan in mind. The Dragon clan had no choice to go back without her. I briefly interacted with the rest of them and finally came to Song Yun.

She gave me a teasing smile and said,"It seems that princess likes you Elder Brother Chu Feng."

I don't know why but I had a soft spot for his girl. It was similar to Wang Yuxian and Xianhai Yu'er.

I softly patted her head and said,"I am not going to say any superfluous words of gratitude but....Thank you."

He smile became brighter as she said,"It's fine. I came here on my own accord. I was informed by a mysterious person and came immediately with the force I could muster at that moment."

I then looked at her as she started fidgeting by the end of the sentence. I frowned slightly and said,"I already told you I don't care about your status as long as you don't go against my ideals. If you have something to say just say it."

She sighed and said,"There is an object called Sacred Pearl that is very useful for my cultivation. However it is hidden in a place only world spiritists can locate. So, I wanted to ask you for help. It is a dangerous place even with your strength. I don't want to put your life at risk just for the sake of my selfishness."

I flicked her forehead and said with an impatient tone,"Enough with warnings, Where is the pearl?"

She pouted and replied,"Asura Burial Ground"

I immediately looked at her with a weird smile on my face. She got confused and asked,"Have you heard of this place Elder Brother Chu Feng?"

I laughed slightly and replied,"Actually in a few months I was going to visit the Burial Ground Realm myself. I want to enter the Thousand Flowers Palace by participating in the competition held by Black Ghost Devil. Since that pearl is also located in the same realm, why don't we go together at that time?"

She happily nodded and said,"Alright when the time comes I will wait for you at the entrance of Black Devil Palace. Here take this token. As soon as you come near the Black Devil Palace, activate it and I will know that you arrived."

We soon parted after discussing some details. Xiaoxiao and I were the only ones left. I spoke to her in an apologetic tone,"Sorry Xiaoxiao, it took a while to settle everyone down. Let's go to another location and talk."

She just nodded and said,"It's fine. Is it time now?" I didn't say anything as I covered her with my power. I then created a formation gate to another location and stepped into it with her.

The other side of the gate was located at an upper realm inside the territory of a Mid-level star field called Blue Leaf Starfield. This upper realm was one of the abandoned, lawless areas of this starfield. It had no name and no ruler and was filled with criminals across the starfield. The ruler of the starfield, Blue Leaf Sect was a rather strong force among the other mid-level Starfields. Their Sect Master was a 1st Level Martial Exalted Expert which made them unquestionable rulers of this starfield.

There were many such abandoned upper realms in this starfield but this particular one was special. This had a secret forbidden ground that contained one of the portals leading to the trials of Hidden Dragon Martial Sect.

We soon reached the place. With our cultivation it was an easy task to locate the portal. As soon as we were in the vicinity of the portal I pulled Xiaoxiao to a secluded location.

I then told her,"The moment we enter the trials there is no going back. You have enough cultivation and combat strength to clear these trials. However, it won't be easy and according to my master these trials could be life threatening. Are you sure you want to go with me? We will have to take the trials separately."

She had a frustrated expression on her face as she hit my chest lightly,"Have some faith in me, Little Benefactor. I'll have you know I mastered my clan's 5th rank Exalted Taboo skill a few days ago. I am stronger than before. I can also use my dragon vein source freely now so there won't be any problems."

I nodded and said,"Get ready, I already located the entrance. There is some low level group stationed around the entrance. The strongest is only a 6th level Utmost Exalted. They also seem to be a band of criminals. They won't be any problems in our entry."

Both of us immediately went to the entrance and stopped. What came into our sight made Xiaoxiao extremely angry. She started to release killing intent towards the group below. I was also feeling the same way but I was more composed. I was used to seeing things like this a lot.

The band of criminals that took fort here were in a process of torturing and defiling several young women. The cruel part was that there were some young children among them. I immediately brought out every single female that was being abused out and stared healing them. I could heal their bodies but treating their psychological damage was out of my means.

It was easy to heal them. The oldest among the was a middle aged woman. She looked beautiful by normal standards. She also had a cultivation of 1st level Utmost Exalted. I could tell she was someone with a story.