Chapter 1304: An Unexpected Surprise

In less than half a day.

The news of Yi Feng's death spread far and wide, reaching almost everyone's ears.

This once-emerging mortal star genius had suddenly fallen, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, causing a sensation far greater than when the Heavenly Rankings were announced. It left people with endless sighs.

The once-revered genius had become a thing of the past. The cultivators of Fengxue Island were abuzz with discussions, and the admirers who had come seeking fame scattered and left. The once-thriving Luoxia Tianfu became desolate and quiet.

Chasing fame and fortune is the nature of most people, and the fickleness of the world is just like this.

In front of the once-bustling cave dwelling, only a few mortal star cultivators remained, holding fine wine in their hands, their faces filled with regret. At the forefront, Xu Qingyuan stood in a daze, staring at the silent courtyard, letting out a long sigh.

"Ah..."

"Who would have thought that Brother Yi, who had just made it onto the Heavenly Rankings and brought pride to us mortal star cultivators, would fall so suddenly? Truly, heaven envies the talented!"

"With you gone, who will we drink and share our joys with now?"

As the words touched their hearts, the people behind him clenched their teeth and lowered their heads.

Although they were also admirers who had come seeking fame, they had no ulterior motives. For Yi Feng, a fellow mortal star genius, they held only boundless admiration and respect.

It was no exaggeration to say that the gentle and open-minded Yi Feng was their beacon of hope, their pillar of strength. They had wished for this genius to soar high and make a name for himself across the Yuan Star.

While the crowd of opportunists dispersed, they still came to pay their respects. Their sincere friendship needed no further explanation. They were not only lamenting Yi Feng's passing but also mourning the loss of a pillar of support for mortal star cultivators.

Joy and glory were far too fleeting, and in just a day, it had become an eternal farewell.

Standing in desolation for a long time.

Xu Qingyuan poured the precious wine in front of the cave dwelling, took a deep breath, and clenched his teeth in unwillingness, nodding his head.

"Brother Yi, rest in peace."

"I will always remember your brilliance and never waver in cowardice again. From now on, I will push myself to bring pride to us mortal star cultivators!"

The others also nodded in respect, their faces filled with determination.

Their act of mourning was naturally seen by many. Some sighed with pity, while others sneered with disdain, but as Yi Feng had fallen, they all dismissed it with a laugh.

The countless cave dwellings of Fengxue Island returned to their usual busy routines, as if everything had gone back to the way it was. The Zi Star cultivators still held their high status, and the esteemed An Shixuan was still surrounded by a crowd of followers...

As for Yi Feng, who was almost forgotten, he was now in a daze in a dim, yellowish world.

The surroundings were gray, cold, and desolate.

Looking at the unfamiliar environment, Yi Feng wore a puzzled expression.

"Crunch!"

With a swing of his sword, he cleaved through a flying monster.

He couldn't help but complain.

"What kind of crappy place is this..."

"Wasn't there supposed to be a gift in the treasure vault? Why does it feel like an escape room? The atmosphere is so weird. The treasure vault of Fengxue Island is too shabby."

After walking for a while, he grew more and more suspicious, feeling that the entire world was permeated with a strong sense of desolation.

This environment was a far cry from what he had imagined.

He quickly turned around, only to find that even the path he came from had disappeared...

Only then did Yi Feng realize what was happening. He tightly gripped his great sword.

"Damn it!"

"This damn place isn't a treasure vault at all. I think I've been tricked!"

At this moment.

Yi Feng fully understood that he hadn't come to any treasure vault but to a very dangerous place. That old woman from earlier was truly sinister. She spoke sweet words, but in the end, she intended to kill him?

The more he looked around, the more suspicious he became. Yi Feng scanned the desolate surroundings.

Finally, he spotted a stone tablet about ten feet tall. Brushing away the dark dust, the engraved inscriptions were somewhat faded, as if they had weathered countless years.