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23. Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens
The word "mother" felt so foreign to him. He had grown up under his grandmother’s care, never knowing who his mother was. Every time he had asked, he had been met with stern silence — a quiet message that she was gone, perhaps forever. Zhou Feng understood that ache all too well. He, too, had been raised by old Zhou Lu, barely remembering his father’s face, let alone a mother he had never seen. "Senior… please tell me where she is," Feng said softly, his heart heavy. He was this world's Zhou Feng now — and he would find the answers he deserved. Senior Bai looked at him, a flicker of regret crossing his gaunt face. "Come with me." He led Feng to the wooden shelf, sighing quietly. "Your father made me promise not to burden you with the truth. But… I suppose some things are meant to be known in their own time." He turned to face him, his expression growing solemn. "Let me tell you this much first. Most of the mid-level techniques here were brought back by your father. Seven out of te
22. The Seventh Floor Secret
They walked past the sixth floor and stepped onto the seventh. Zhou Feng stood frozen at the top of the stairs, completely stunned. This was the most forbidden place in the entire Zhou family — and yet it was nothing like he had imagined. The room was small, barely sixty or seventy square meters, simple and dimly lit. A wooden table, a chair, one wooden bookshelf, and a single futon at the far end. That was all. No gold, no jewels, no grand displays of power. "Is this… really the seventh floor?" Zhou Feng whispered in disbelief. "The first forbidden area of our family?" Even the first floor was far more lavish than this. Senior Bai smiled faintly. "Gorgeous exteriors are just decoration. True value lies within." He gestured around the quiet room. "The Zhou family holds one thousand and sixty martial arts techniques in total. More than six hundred are low-level, over three hundred are mid-level, ten are high-level… and two are Sky-level techniques." "So many?!" Zhou Feng’s eyes went
21. Shadows of the Past
"You look remarkably like a young man I saw thirty years ago — just as careful, just as thoughtful," Senior Bai said softly, changing the subject. "Tell me… what is Zhou Qin to you?" Zhou Feng blinked in surprise. "He… he is my father." "Good! What magnificent bloodline!" The old man laughed heartily, his voice rolling through the sandalwood corridors. "Qin possessed exceptional gifts — and it seems his son is every bit his equal!" Zhou Feng’s mind raced. Could the legendary figure Senior Bai spoke of be my own father? "Senior… was that person you mentioned… my father?" "Who else in this family carries the name Qin?" Senior Bai’s eyes twinkled, though there was a sharp, knowing glint within them. "Thirty years ago, I secluded myself and met him. Now I emerge again — and here you stand. Will I seclude myself once more and meet your son thirty years from now?" Zhou Feng nearly choked. "Senior, I’m only fourteen!" he protested, flustered. Besides… he wasn't even originally from this
20. The Seventh Floor
"Congratulations on your return from seclusion, Senior Bai!" Zhou Min bowed deeply, sweat beading on his forehead. "The Clan Leader and elders will be overjoyed to hear this news!" Senior Bai was more than just a revered guest — he was the Zhou family's living legend. Even the very first generation founders of the family had treated him with profound respect. No one knew exactly how long he had dwelt within the family grounds, but everyone knew it spanned at least five hundred years. The oldest elder of the family, himself over five centuries old, still bowed to this frail old man. Senior Bai ignored Zhou Min completely and turned his gaze toward Zhou Feng. "Your name is Feng?" he asked gently. "This junior is indeed Zhou Feng, Senior." Zhou Feng bowed respectfully. He knew of the family's ancient hermit — the one spoken of only in whispers. Standing before him now, he felt a natural awe. Even with two lifetimes behind him, he was in the presence of someone who had watched empires
19. The Old Man in the Wind
"Grandpa Min!" Zhou Kong instantly switched from fury to a bright, ingratiating smile. He stepped forward, looking as meek as a lamb. "It’s been a while. I missed everyone, so I came back to visit." Zhou Min’s stern expression softened visibly. He patted Kong’s shoulder affectionately. "Sky Sect must be treating you well, then. Go on in — I’ll handle things here." His gaze then shifted to Zhou Feng, turning icy in an instant. "I saw everything that happened," Zhou Min declared, his voice dropping to a heavy, authoritative tone. "Zhou Feng — do you know your offense?" "My offense?" Zhou Feng’s eyes narrowed. Zhou Min and Zhou Yong were brothers — of course he would side with family. But to lie so brazenly in public… "Such a thick, dark murderous aura radiating from you," Zhou Min said, a cruel smile touching his lips. "Cultivating with a heart full of hatred will only ruin your path. Today, I shall correct your attitude on behalf of the family!" Before Feng could speak, Zhou Min w
18. Clash at the Library Gates
"Oh…" The pale-faced young man blinked in surprise, then stared wide-eyed at Zhou Feng. "Your dantian… it’s healed?" "I said — get out of my way." This was Zhou Kong — Zhou Kang’s younger brother. And he was no ordinary cousin. At just thirteen years old, he was already an outer disciple of the Sky Sect, a rising star whose talent was spoken of in the same breath as the greatest young masters of the region. He stood at the fifth level of Body Tempering, barely one realm behind his older brother — and with two years less cultivation time. Everyone knew it was only a matter of time before he surpassed even Zhou Kang. "So that’s how it is." Zhou Kong’s surprise faded, replaced by a cold, arrogant smirk. "Just as my brother warned me — you’ve grown far too cocky for someone who was recently a cripple. Fine. Let me see exactly how much of that 'number one genius' reputation you still deserve!" He pushed the young girl aside, his posture shifting instantly. He didn't even bother to remov
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