Long River Eternity

"But..." Feng Hao hesitated to speak, his eyes full of anxiety and unwillingness. There were still many words stuck in his throat that he wanted to get out.

However, before he could finish his words, Zhan Wushuang ruthlessly cut him off. Zhan Wushuang's expression was serious, and he slowly said, "Okay, every decision and every fight we make now will have a profound impact on the future battle that will determine our survival."

Grandpa must weigh the pros and cons and think carefully before he can make the most appropriate judgment. This is not something you should worry about at your age, so go back."

After saying that, Zhan Wushuang pulled Feng Hao out of the office.

After the two walked out of the office, Tianqiong's gaze returned to the map.

He stared at the map, as if trying to see through the dense lines and marks and see through the carefully planned chess game of the demon clan.

After a long while, Zhan Tianqiong sighed slightly and muttered to himself, "Demon Clan, you are trying to use the North City as bait to make a feint to the east and attack in the west.

"Hmph, in that case, I will use my own strategy against you, laying a net of heaven and earth, and wait for you to fall into it. If you can suppress your ambition and give up, then that's fine; but if you dare to act rashly, in this first confrontation, the balance of victory will inevitably tilt towards us humans."

After saying this, Zhan Tianqiong looked calm. He slowly reached out and silently picked up the phone on the table.

Soon, a strong male voice came from the other end of the phone: "Is a war about to start?"

Zhan Tianqiong hummed softly and asked, "How are things going over there?"

"Any time," the man replied.

"Very good, set off immediately, rush to Qitian Pass as quickly as possible, and ambush in secret. Don't let anyone know." Zhan Tianqiong hung up the phone after saying that.

Then, he disappeared from the office in a flash, leaving only a note on the table that read, "Wushuang, don't let anyone know that I'm leaving Zhongzhou City."

At this moment, Zhan Wushuang was holding Feng Hao's arm and walking in the deserted corridor, preparing to leave Tianshu Pavilion and send Feng Hao back to the dormitory.

Along the way, Zhan Wushuang was still patiently persuading Feng Hao: "Xiao Hao, I understand your inner anxiety, but the current situation is not a quarrel between a few people, but a fierce battle between two ethnic groups.

Today, everyone is like a chess piece on a chessboard, each having his or her own position, sticking to his or her post and not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Especially those who are powerful, every move they make is like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, which will stir up layers of unpredictable ripples and trigger unpredictable chain reactions.

As the saying goes, if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. Judging from our overall strength, we humans are already slightly inferior to the demons. If we lose our composure before the demons make any moves...

Zhan Wushuang's words were still lingering in the air when Feng Hao gently broke free from her hand.

Zhan Wushuang looked at Feng Hao in surprise. In her eyes, Feng Hao's behavior might mean that he was going to lose his temper again.

However, Feng Hao's actions were beyond her expectations. He stood straight and bowed solemnly to Zhan Wushuang. Then, he spoke in a soothing and sincere tone, "Sister Wushuang, I was too impatient just now. I was wrong. I hope you won't take it to heart."

I understand what you are saying, but the millions of people in Beizhou City are in dire straits, and I simply cannot sit idly by and watch."

He paused slightly, his eyes firm as he continued, "You go back. The dormitory is empty right now, so I'm not going back. I plan to go check on Brother Lin first, and then go to the Soldiers' Tomb to find Teacher Yang. I believe that with Teacher Yang's wisdom, he will be able to come up with a way to save Beicheng."

After saying that, Feng Hao turned around without any hesitation and walked out of Tianshu Pavilion without looking back. His tall figure gradually disappeared from Zhan Wushuang's sight.

Zhan Wushuang wanted to try to persuade him to stay, but seeing Feng Hao's resolute back, he could only smile helplessly, slowly put down his outstretched hand, and returned to Zhan Tianqiong's office to report the situation to him.

"Ahao!" A crisp shout came from behind. At this time, Feng Hao had just stepped out of the gate of Tianshu Pavilion and was about to go to the spirit summoning formation to find Lin Ding.

He turned his head when he heard the voice, and saw that the person coming was Feng Xi. Beside Feng Xi stood a white-haired old man. This man was Feng Zizai, the head of the Feng family.

Feng Xi hurried towards Feng Hao like an arrow shot from a bow, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement. He shouted, "You're really back! This is so great!"

When Feng Hao saw Feng Xi, a long-lost smile appeared on his stern face. He then turned his gaze to the old man beside Feng Xi, his eyes full of curiosity, and asked, "Who is this?"

Feng Xi's lips curled up as he introduced with a smile, "This is the patriarch of the Feng family. He came to Zhongzhou City to discuss important matters with Minister Zhan. Since the dormitory was empty, I stayed with him."

The accommodation that Tianshu Pavilion arranged for us is not far from here. I just faintly sensed your presence, so I brought the head of the family here to confirm it."

After saying that, Feng Xi turned to look at Feng Zizai, his eyes gleaming with hope and excitement, and asked anxiously: "Grandpa Clan Leader, is this the Feng Hao I mentioned to you? Is he..."

However, Feng Xi was interrupted by Feng Zizai before he could finish his words. Feng Zizai stared at Feng Hao intently, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if they could penetrate Feng Hao's body and see through everything about him.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment. After a long while, Feng Hao felt a little uneasy when Feng Zizai looked at him. When he was about to ask, Feng Zizai finally broke the silence with a smile: "Xiao Hao, could you please stretch out your hand so that I can feel it carefully?

Feng Hao's face was full of suspicion, and he turned to Feng Xi with confusion in his eyes.

What caught his eye was Feng Xi's face, overflowing with hope, as he nodded towards him repeatedly. Seeing this, Feng Hao paused for a moment, then slowly extended his hand towards Feng Zizai.

Feng Zizai also stretched out his withered hand and gently placed it on Feng Hao's palm.

At first, Feng Zizai had a faint smile on his face, but as time went on, the smile gradually faded and his expression became solemn.

Then, a trace of disappointment slowly appeared on his face. Finally, Feng Zizai shook his head lightly and sighed, "What a pity, you are indeed not from the Feng family."

Hearing this, Feng Hao was about to withdraw his hand, but suddenly he felt a force coming from Feng Zizai's palm, which firmly stopped his movement.

At this time, Feng Zizai let out a light "Huh".

A trace of confusion appeared on his face. He frowned slightly and said, "How strange! Although I can't sense the Feng family's bloodline power in your body, I can feel an inexplicable sense of intimacy deep within your body. What is going on?"

"What do you mean? Is Ah Hao a member of the Feng family?" Feng Xi asked anxiously with a confused look on his face.

Feng Zizai shook his head again, looking somewhat helpless. "I don't know, and I've never encountered such a situation before. The Feng family has a special bloodline. The ancient books of the clan record many cases of finding people who have been stranded in other tribes, but there has never been a situation like this."

Then, Feng Zizai turned his gaze to Hao and asked seriously, "You really can't remember anything about your origins?"

Feng Hao shook his head lightly, his face full of helplessness, and said, "Apart from the memory of wandering in Nanxi City, I can't remember anything before that."

At this moment, Feng Xi's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and he asked, "Grandpa Clan Leader, how can we identify the members of our Feng family according to the records in those ancient books?"

Feng Zizai nodded slightly and said slowly: "The simplest and most obvious feature is that all Feng disciples are unable to sense nuclear energy and can only concentrate on cultivating spiritual energy.

Furthermore, the Feng family has a talent for time and space magic that far exceeds that of ordinary people.

Finally, the Feng family has been passed down for hundreds of millions of years, and the power of their bloodline is extremely strong. With just a little exploration, one can distinguish it."

As he spoke, Feng Zizai released Feng Hao's hand and sighed softly, his face full of regret as he said, "It's a pity that Xiao Hao doesn't have these characteristics."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xi hurried forward, his eyes filled with anxiety, and retorted, "But my 'Time Stop' technique has no effect on Ah Hao at all. Doesn't this count as a talent for the way of time?"

Obviously, he sincerely hoped that Feng Hao could become a member of the Feng family. After a pause, he continued, "Brother Lin said that the ability of humans to absorb nuclear energy today is the result of thousands of years of evolution.

Perhaps Ah Hao's lineage was separated from the Feng family a long time ago, and over time, it evolved the ability to cultivate nuclear energy. And because so much time has passed, the power of the bloodline has become weak, which is why it is difficult to sense it.

After hearing what Feng Xi said, Feng Zizai couldn't help but burst into laughter. His laughter was hearty and had a bit of the gentleness of an elder.

After laughing, he said earnestly: "Xiao Xi, you still haven't figured out the connection between the conditions I mentioned!"

Seeing Feng Xi still looking confused, Feng Zizai patiently explained, "If Xiao Hao was able to break your 'Time Stop' technique, it was really because of the Feng family's bloodline, then the bloodline power in his body must not be so weak as to be difficult to detect.

While 'Time Stop' is considered a superior technique within the Feng family's cultivation methods, it's not unbreakable. As you've said, Xiao Hao is cultivating a path that seeks the ultimate in power. It's entirely possible that he could forcibly break the technique with overwhelming force, so this doesn't necessarily mean he's gifted in the ways of time.

"But..." Feng Xi looked unwilling and eagerly grabbed Feng Zizai's hand, wanting him to investigate more carefully.

At this moment, Feng Hao stepped forward with a smile to stop him, and said gently: "Okay, Xiao Xi, whether I am a member of the Feng family or not, it will not affect the deep friendship between us, right?"

"Of course." Feng Xi responded quickly, then whispered, "I just think that you and I are the same age, and I have the care of my uncles and elders and the clan leader, but you are alone and helpless. This is unfair."

"Hahaha!" Feng Hao laughed heartily, and gently placed his powerful hand on Feng Xi's shoulder, his eyes full of calmness and satisfaction: "Those twists and turns in the past were indeed like invisible shackles, trapping me in a state of confusion.

But as time goes by, I have the honor to meet and stay with you all, and spend one warm time after another in the Anding Group.

Now, this place has become an irreplaceable big family in my heart."

He raised his eyes slightly, a glint in his eyes, and continued, "What makes me feel even more fortunate is that I have a master, and I can be considered to have the protection of an elder. This is a blessing I never dared to even imagine before. I have nothing else to ask for, but my heart is filled with contentment."

Feng Zizai's gaze fell on Feng Hao, his eyes full of admiration, and he nodded continuously. His expression contained both sincere admiration for the young man in front of him and a hint of unspeakable regret.

He couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The young man has an open-minded and clear mind. He faces everything with neither arrogance nor impatience. He is also extremely talented. Given time, his future achievements will surely be limitless. Pavilion Master Nian has truly accepted a good disciple!"

Feng Hao bowed slightly upon hearing this and responded humbly and politely, "Master Feng, you are too kind."

Then, he turned to look at Feng Xi and continued, "I need to go to the Soul Summoning Array first, and then I have to rush to the Soldiers' Tomb, so I'll be leaving now."