Chapter 142: The Opportunity Arrives

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Upon reaching the palace, they saw that the first three floors were illuminated, indicating that people were inside, searching for opportunities.
“Chen Fei, stay close to us. If we find any treasures we don’t need, we might give them to you,” Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang exchanged a glance before stepping into the grand hall.
Chen Fei followed closely behind. He wanted to see if these two genuinely intended to support the younger generation or if they planned to use him as cannon fodder in times of danger.
Ye Chenxing, seeing them enter the palace, did not hesitate and quickly followed, waiting for the right moment to act.
The first floor of the palace was a vast hall, with a grand statue standing at the center—none other than Qin Meng, the master of this secret realm.
Since Chen Fei had become Qin Meng’s twelfth-generation successor and refined the Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon, he had no reason to fear this place. To him, this secret realm was no different from his own backyard.
The Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon was proof of his status as the master’s heir. No matter what danger he encountered, the secret realm’s power would dissipate before it.
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang bowed to the statue in reverence before proceeding deeper inside.
Beyond the main hall lay a different space, with multiple branching paths leading to unknown destinations. At the end of each path, a swirling vortex marked the entrance to an independent space-time realm.
These realms might hold opportunities or only dangers—or possibly both.
Moreover, the more people entered a single vortex space together, the higher the danger level would become.
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang clearly had no intention of splitting up. They moved together, while Chen Fei followed quietly, maintaining the demeanor of a respectful junior.
As they stepped into the vortex, their surroundings suddenly expanded into a whole new dimension.
The moment they entered, four phantom beasts charged at them, each possessing the strength of a mid-tier ninth-rank True Spirit Master.
Not far away, a pristine, flawless flower swayed gently in the breeze, resembling a graceful maiden dancing in the wind.
“The Scarlet Luminescent Flower!”
Both Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang’s eyes lit up with excitement. This treasure could further solidify their foundation, giving them a better chance to break through to the next realm.
“Chen Fei, stay back and take the opportunity to absorb the dense spiritual energy here. It will be beneficial for your foundation,” Qin Heng instructed before charging toward the approaching phantom beasts.
“If you’re in danger, retreat on your own,” Han Lingshuang added before following closely behind.
Both of them were peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters, far stronger than the mid-tier ninth-rank phantom beasts. However, the sheer number of beasts and their resilience made them formidable opponents, ensuring a prolonged battle.
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang’s goal wasn’t to defeat the phantom beasts but to find a way to seize the Scarlet Luminescent Flower.
Chen Fei stood still, watching without any intention of intervening. To him, these phantom beasts posed no real threat.
However, for Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang, they were a serious challenge.
Meanwhile, Ye Chenxing had also arrived at the vortex entrance shortly after them. He accurately pinpointed the path they had taken.
“If they haven’t come out yet, it means there’s definitely an opportunity inside, along with the threat of phantom beasts.”
“This is my chance!”
A cold glint flashed in Ye Chenxing’s eyes. Once someone entered a vortex space, the only way out was through the exit point.
If Ye Chenxing guarded the exit, he could completely block Chen Fei’s escape.
Instead of rushing in recklessly, he chose to wait. He intended to let them fight the phantom beasts first, depleting their strength before making his move.
Inside the vortex space, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang fought with all their might, summoning their respective Martial Spirits—both of which were beast-type, showcasing their extraordinary talent.
Just as Han Lingshuang had mentioned before, Qin Heng’s Martial Spirit was incredibly powerful—a silver wolf with twin wings, an exceptionally rare and high-tier beast spirit.
However, despite his potential, Qin Heng’s performance was not on par with Han Lingshuang’s. It was as if his Martial Spirit was being suppressed by something, preventing him from unleashing its full strength.
From this, Chen Fei confirmed that they had not lied. Qin Heng indeed had exceptional talent, but an old internal injury had hindered his progress, leaving him stuck at the peak of the ninth-rank True Spirit Master realm.
The two fought fiercely, attempting multiple times to break through the encirclement and reach the Scarlet Luminescent Flower. However, the phantom beasts blocked them at every turn.
Phantom beasts were energy constructs, capable of changing shape at will. Although individually weaker than their opponents, their ability to endlessly reform made them incredibly difficult to defeat.
This was the true terror of phantom beasts. Even one-on-one, it was extremely difficult for Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang to kill a single mid-tier ninth-rank phantom beast.
Watching the intense battle, Chen Fei finally understood the overwhelming suppression effect the Void Heaven Cauldron granted him against phantom beasts.
As time passed, he observed both the fight and the vortex entrance, knowing that Ye Chenxing wouldn’t let him grow stronger. He was certain that Ye Chenxing would come but wouldn’t rush in immediately. Instead, he would wait for the right moment—when Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang were exhausted from battle—to strike.
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang attempted to break through dozens of times, but all their efforts ended in failure. The prolonged high-intensity combat was rapidly draining their spiritual energy. If this continued, they would soon face the risk of complete exhaustion.
Chen Fei remained still, curious to see if they would attempt to use him to break the deadlock.
If he joined the fight, he could disrupt the balance, creating an opportunity for Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang to escape and seize the Scarlet Luminescent Flower.
However, the price of doing so was clear—at his current seventh-rank True Spirit Master level, he would be no match for the mid-tier ninth-rank phantom beasts. He would almost certainly be killed.
Chen Fei waited patiently. If they asked for his help—or worse, tried to threaten him—it would prove that their earlier kindness was just a facade, meant to manipulate him into becoming cannon fodder when necessary.
But even as their spiritual energy waned, neither Qin Heng nor Han Lingshuang called upon him for aid.
Instead, Qin Heng turned and said, “Chen Fei, this place is too dangerous. You should leave first. We might need to retreat as well.”