347 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 347: Entering the Secret Realm In the Tianqian Continent, it was a rare sight to encounter cultivators in the Transcendence phase. Even those who were often seen outside were mostly in the early stages of Transcendence. However, at this moment, outside the secret realm, there were dozens of Transcendence stage cultivators gathered, each with a cultivation level above mid-Transcendence. Many of them were unfamiliar faces. The allure of the Tongtian Road must indeed be significant to draw out so many reclusive Transcendence stage experts. With the arrival of Ye Linglong and her companions, all eyes turned to her and Yan Ke. "This must be Ye Linglong, who broke through to the Transcendence stage at just over two hundred years old. As I see today, her reputation is well-deserved," one person remarked. "Heh, but whether this 'genius' can make it to the end is still uncertain. Throughout history, countless have claimed the title of genius, yet very few have ever reached the pinnacle," a voice sneered. Following the voice, Ye Linglong looked over and saw its owner. His gaze was discomforting, filled with clear animosity toward her. "That person is the Demon Gate's leader, Feng Tianxi," Feng Mian whispered in Ye Linglong's ear. Ye Linglong also noticed Yan Ke and Yan Xiu moving with Black Tai and Yuwen He towards Feng Tianxi, indicating they were clearly allied. Feng Mian continued in a hushed voice, "You're well aware of the enmity between Feng Tianxi and you. His son died by your hand. He staunchly supports the demon race and advocates for collaboration with Yan Ke to release them. Be cautious of them once inside the secret realm." "I support you, undoubtedly. The next young clan leader is your spirit pet. Shenhansong and Huang Tianya, those two old fellows, support no one. They're waiting to see the results of this secret realm exploration. If they don’t discover the Tongtian Road, they'll certainly back the demon race's princess." "So, you can't fully trust them either, but at least during your time in the secret realm, they won't just watch you die. As for Huangfu Qianfeng, I'm unsure of his stance; he hasn't shown any malice towards you, but it's best not to fully trust him." With a few brief sentences, Feng Mian clearly outlined the stakes. The factions were generally divided into these few groups. A small number of the remaining Transcendence stage cultivators were itinerants, who usually cared little for worldly affairs and focused solely on ascension. They secluded themselves deep in the wilderness, minimizing energy expenditure; if not for the secret realm, they would still be in seclusion somewhere. The majority of the rest belonged to the five dominant factions, and Feng Mian introduced them clearly, allowing Ye Linglong to grasp a general understanding of everyone's identity. While they conversed, Yan Ke approached Feng Tianxi. "Once we're in the secret realm, I want Ye Linglong dead!" Yan Ke said, her eyes filled with malice as she glared at Ye Linglong. Feng Tianxi glanced at her with some disdain but still responded, "Rest assured, even without your reminder, I will kill her. Just remember your promises; we swore an oath to the Dao." "Don't worry! The lower realm is beneath us. My demon race is destined to return to the upper realm and conquer it all!" Yan Ke declared, her pride clear as she spoke of the demons, despite appearing somewhat foolhardy. Taking advantage of her focus on Feng Tianxi, Yuwen He called Yan Xiu aside and whispered, "My king, her actions are really..." Though he left the sentence unfinished, Yan Xiu understood. He sighed softly, "Things are set in motion; everything will improve when our demon race regains prominence. Until then, we must appease her." Yan Xiu's voice was weary; he missed Shen Mengjie from the past—simple but obedient. Now replaced by the princess, she was not only stubborn but autocratic, still seeing herself as the elevated demon princess. If not for her promise regarding the Blood Pool... Thinking of this, Yan Xiu’s eyes darkened. ... With each faction harboring ulterior motives, the moment to enter the secret realm quickly arrived. A peculiar flicker of light revealed a spatial vortex before them. Standing amidst the crowd, alongside Feng Mian, Ye Linglong could keenly feel the perilous aura emanating from the other side, hinting at the dangers within. Huangfu Qianfeng, spear in hand, was the first to step into the vortex and vanished. The others soon followed. As it was Feng Tianxi and Yan Ke's turn, Feng Tianxi suddenly turned back towards Ye Linglong, a cold smile playing at his lips, "Ye Linglong, the secret realm is exceedingly perilous. Do be careful~" His words were both a thinly veiled threat and a warning. "Don't worry, even if you die, I won't," Ye Linglong retorted icily. "Hmph!" Feng Tianxi snorted, then disappeared into the vortex without another word. "Let's go in too. Once inside, stay alert. That old fox Feng Tianxi is deceitful; be wary of him," Feng Mian advised Ye Linglong before stepping through. Ye Linglong followed, entering the spatial vortex. As she stepped through, she briefly sensed a strong force of spatial laws enveloping her before it quickly dissipated. Though fleeting, the sensation allowed her to grasp some understanding of space laws—her comprehension slightly deepening, though still at an elementary level. She had managed a short-ranged teleportation during her secluded meditation, utilizing spatial laws. The swift attack on Yan Ke, appearing behind her, was executed using this power. Inside the secret realm, the ambient spiritual energy was notably denser. Though not as rich as within her own spatial domain, it was considerably more than the outside world. Yet no one let their guard down; the atmosphere was tense with focus. Ye Linglong's first action was to extend her spiritual awareness. Her soul was stronger than anyone else's present, thus allowing her to cover a broader area. She soon detected a large group of Transcendence-level energies rushing towards them. Her expression shifted, and she immediately alerted, "Be careful! Something's coming!!!"