Chapter 102: Just a Small Place

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Hearing Chen Fei’s words, who would dare to object?
The strength he had just displayed had already shocked everyone present. A genius of such caliber—if he could leap past the threshold of a first-grade True Spirit Master, what would that mean? Looking at the entire first level of the secret realm, who could possibly stand against him?
“Brother Chen Yang, let’s go with your plan!” Liu Yuntang was the first to speak up.
“President Chen Yang’s strength is unparalleled. The golden fruit should rightfully belong to you. This way, our Ten Thousand Nations Chamber of Commerce will be able to move through the secret realm without fear.” Song Chen also voiced his agreement.
Once the four members of the Ten Thousand Nations Chamber of Commerce had expressed their stance, the rest dared not object. As long as the opportunity was claimed by the Chamber, their promised silver-tier privileges would not be revoked.
Thus, one by one, the others stepped forward, bowing to Chen Fei, offering congratulations while introducing themselves, hoping to build a connection with him.
Chen Fei did not refuse. More allies meant more paths forward. Furthermore, since he needed to manage a trading convoy, forming relationships with young talents from major forces was only beneficial to him.
After sending everyone off, Chen Fei finally plucked the sole golden fruit from the Evergreen Tree.
With Su Ran and the four members of the Ten Thousand Nations Chamber of Commerce guarding him, Chen Fei immediately began using the golden fruit to attempt a breakthrough.
Everyone assumed he was already at the half-step True Spirit Master realm. However, only he knew the truth—despite consuming numerous rare treasures, his cultivation was still only at the mid-stage of the ninth layer of the Condensed Spirit Realm. He was still three minor realms away from the half-step True Spirit Master level.
As he swallowed the golden fruit piece by piece, the Void Heaven Cauldron within him had already started operating, refining the fruit’s essence.
Indeed, this golden fruit was worthy of being a legendary breakthrough elixir. During the refinement process, not only did pure spiritual energy emerge, but also a special kind of power.
This special power was far more effective than pure spiritual energy in strengthening his spiritual force. Even his Sea of Consciousness absorbed this energy, enhancing his mental strength.
In an instant, Chen Fei felt his spiritual energy skyrocketing. Just a single bite of the golden fruit propelled him to the late stage of the ninth layer of the Condensed Spirit Realm.
By the time he had consumed the entire fruit, he had reached the peak of the ninth layer, just one step away from becoming a half-step True Spirit Master.
More importantly, he suddenly noticed a faint imprint appearing on his Void Heaven Cauldron. Though the mark was subtle, it was undeniably present.
He wasn’t sure what it was, but he could sense a minute change in the Void Heaven Cauldron due to this imprint.
As for the mysterious misty light cluster in his Sea of Consciousness, it had improved slightly, but compared to his spiritual energy, the enhancement was negligible—only about ten additional star points had been illuminated.
Each misty light cluster required 1,600 star points to fully form. His third cluster had barely gained ten more points, making the progress insignificant.
When Chen Fei finally opened his eyes, he was met with the astonished gazes of Su Ran and the four members of the Ten Thousand Nations Chamber of Commerce.
They had all been waiting for him to break through, eager to see what kind of martial soul he would awaken.
Yet, despite their watchful eyes, there were no signs of a breakthrough, let alone a martial soul manifestation.
“Did you fail to break through?” Liu Yuntang couldn’t help but ask.
Song Chen and the others were equally puzzled. This was a golden fruit—an elite breakthrough elixir from the Evergreen Tree, one of the best possible aids for advancement.
A genius like Chen Fei consuming such a treasure should have easily broken through.
Yet, they saw no signs of it.
“No.” Chen Fei smiled. “I simply lacked enough accumulation to meet the breakthrough requirements. If I had another golden fruit or a similar elixir, I might be able to charge into the True Spirit Master realm.”
The moment he spoke, Liu Yuntang and the others were dumbfounded. Did this mean that before this moment, Chen Fei had not even reached the half-step True Spirit Master level?
A Condensed Spirit Realm cultivator who had yet to reach the half-step True Spirit Master level had actually defeated a first-grade True Spirit Master from Qinling?
At this moment, even Liu Yuntang and the others were utterly stunned.
They had already thought Chen Fei’s performance was extraordinary. But to realize that his cultivation was even lower than they had expected—it was beyond comprehension.
Only Su Ran remained calm. It seemed she was already accustomed to witnessing such incredible talent.
“Fellow cultivators, it was an honor to fight alongside you today. If fate allows, we shall share a drink and feast together in the future.”
“I leave the Evergreen Tree to you now, as I must continue searching for opportunities.” Chen Fei clasped his hands in farewell.
“Brother Chen Yang, if you ever need anything, come find me in Bianjing City, Lu Kingdom,” Liu Yuntang responded first, returning the gesture. Being able to fight alongside such a genius was a great honor.
“Brother Chen Yang, Lu Kingdom welcomes you anytime!” Song Chen and the others quickly followed.
No one asked to travel with Chen Fei. Since he hadn’t broken through yet, if they encountered another breakthrough opportunity, he would have first rights to it.
After parting ways with Liu Yuntang and the others, Chen Fei and Su Ran continued on their journey.
“Wife, aren’t you surprised?” Chen Fei asked curiously after they had left.
Despite his failure to break through, Liu Yuntang and the others had been utterly shocked. Yet, Su Ran had remained calm and composed.
“You mean about not breaking through?” Su Ran smiled slightly. “You’re a once-in-a-millennium genius as a Rune Spirit Master, and you’ve cultivated the Yin-Yang Emperor Scripture with me, gaining the inherited Phoenix Bloodline. How could ordinary people possibly comprehend your potential?”
Hearing this, Chen Fei couldn’t help but laugh. “So, my talent surpasses the disciples of Qinling?”
“Qinling is nothing.”
Su Ran said dismissively, “Chen Fei, the world is far bigger than you think. When you grow strong enough, you’ll understand—whether it’s Great Qing or Qinling, they’re nothing more than insignificant places in this vast world.”
Chen Fei looked at his beautiful wife in amazement.
For her to say such things, it meant that her vision far surpassed that of Qinling’s disciples.
Possessing the legendary Phoenix Bloodline, along with unparalleled knowledge, yet appearing in the small Yellow Mist City…
“Wife, are you really the eldest daughter of the Su family?” Chen Fei asked, his curiosity piqued. He was beginning to feel that the eldest daughter of Yellow Mist City’s Su family couldn’t possibly have such exceptional talent and insight.