Chapter 145: Forming a Good Relationship

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“The Spirit Weapon of the Dao!”
“Tsk tsk!”
“Our brother Chen Fei here truly seems to be a disciple from a Holy Land!”
Witnessing this scene, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang instinctively assumed that Chen Fei was a prodigious disciple from some Holy Land.
They hadn’t thought much about it before, merely acting on a moment of kindness, wanting to lend a hand to a younger cultivator. But now, they realized that befriending someone from a Holy Land could be a great opportunity.
“Senior Brother, perhaps your hidden injuries have hope…” Han Lingshuang’s eyes lit up, showing an expression of unprecedented expectation.
However, before she could finish speaking, Qin Heng glared at her and firmly said, “Do not mention this matter!”
Qin Heng was well aware that he and Chen Fei were mere acquaintances, not close friends. And the price to heal his hidden injuries? It would be too great.
He was not the kind of person to let someone with no deep ties to him pay such a cost.
Han Lingshuang, understanding his meaning, wisely refrained from speaking further. However, the thought had already taken root in her mind, and she began to contemplate how she might bring this matter up with Chen Fei.
The moment the axe-type Spirit Weapon of the Dao appeared, Chen Fei’s aura completely overshadowed Ye Chenxing, who had activated his demonic dagger.
It was obvious that Ye Chenxing’s demonic dagger was inferior to Chen Fei’s weapon. Furthermore, Ye Chenxing’s cultivation level was not as deep as Chen Fei’s, leading to this overwhelming disparity.
“How could this happen?”
Ye Chenxing’s face changed drastically, filled with disbelief as he looked at Chen Fei. He could never have imagined that, after activating his demonic dagger, his opponent’s aura would become so terrifyingly powerful—far surpassing the strength he gained from sacrificing to his magic weapon.
At that moment, Ye Chenxing’s heart sank into despair, an unprecedented sense of loss washing over him.
He had worked so hard, meticulously plotting against Su Ran again and again, trying to steal the Phoenix bloodline. He had even sacrificed himself to his magic weapon for power.
Yet now, when Chen Fei displayed a strength far greater than his, all his hopes were shattered in an instant.
“No!”
“It shouldn’t be like this!”
“How can he be this strong?”
“Could he really be from some Holy Land?”
Ye Chenxing was unwilling to accept this reality. But as he clashed with Chen Fei head-on, his black python manifestation was instantly split in half by the giant axe formed from Chen Fei’s Spirit Weapon of the Dao. The terrifying impact force sent Ye Chenxing flying backward.
He was no match for Chen Fei unless he was willing to go all out—burning himself entirely to activate his demonic dagger’s full power.
But doing so would mean his own death, as the magic weapon would drain him completely.
Chen Fei was wary of this possibility. Although he had seriously injured Ye Chenxing with a single strike, he did not immediately press the attack. Instead, he hovered in the air, keeping a close watch on Ye Chenxing.
“Ye Chenxing, it seems you’re nothing special after all.”
“If you have the guts, go ahead and unleash the full power of your demonic weapon. Maybe you’ll succeed in killing me.”
Though Chen Fei was cautious, he wasn’t entirely without options. As long as he maintained a safe distance, he could use his Spirit Weapon of the Dao to execute escape techniques, ensuring that Ye Chenxing could not block his retreat.
Hearing Chen Fei’s taunting words, Ye Chenxing slowly got up from the ground, his body still shrouded in demonic energy. However, he suddenly smirked coldly and said, “Chen Fei, let’s wait and see. The one who laughs last is yet to be determined!”
At this moment, the wounded Ye Chenxing calmed down. He realized that engaging in a desperate fight against Chen Fei would not benefit him.
Instead, he considered another option—Su Ran herself was not as strong as Chen Fei. He still had a chance.
Moreover, he knew that someone in Qinling had already learned about Su Ran’s Phoenix bloodline. That person could be useful to him.
Most importantly, though his chances within the secret realm had diminished, once he left this place, he would have other opportunities.
“Yes, I must endure. I must borrow power!” Ye Chenxing suppressed his killing intent, deciding to follow Su Ran’s approach—using others to achieve his goals.
With that, he left the independent space through its exit.
Chen Fei saw this but did not pursue him. He was not willing to fight to the death with Ye Chenxing. Time was on his side—there was no need to rush.
After Ye Chenxing fled in defeat once again, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang approached immediately.
“Brother Chen Fei, are you a disciple of a Holy Land?” Qin Heng couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.
“No,” Chen Fei answered frankly, not intending to deceive them. “I was simply fortunate enough to receive the inheritance of this secret realm’s master.”
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang exchanged looks, their expressions filled with even greater surprise and disbelief.
This revelation was even more shocking than if Chen Fei had come from a Holy Land.
Inheriting the legacy of a secret realm’s master was an incredibly difficult feat. Even Dao Realm cultivators might not be able to meet the requirements, let alone those below the Dao Realm.
“Brother Chen Fei, would you consider joining Qinling?” Han Lingshuang’s eyes gleamed. A genius like this—if he joined Qinling—it could change the fate of their sect.
“Brother Chen Fei, don’t listen to her nonsense.”
“You are extraordinarily gifted, a talent unseen in millennia. You should go to a Holy Land, where your potential can be fully realized, allowing you to walk even further on your path.”
Before Chen Fei could respond, Qin Heng had already rejected Han Lingshuang’s proposal on his behalf.
Chen Fei simply smiled without answering.
A Holy Land?
He had never considered it.
For now, his only goal was to protect Su Ran and ensure that she could successfully awaken her Phoenix bloodline. After that, they could sit down together and plan for the future.
Chen Fei then personally guarded Qin Heng as he refined the White Flame Flower. Only after ensuring his safety did they leave the independent space.
Upon exiting, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang hesitated to continue following Chen Fei. After all, his strength was exceptional, and as the heir of this secret realm, he would face little danger while searching for treasures.
“Come with me,” Chen Fei said with a smile. “I don’t have many friends. Since we’ve met by fate, helping you both is just a small effort on my part.”
By defeating Qinling’s Grand Spirit Master earlier, and now greatly aiding True Spirit Masters Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang, Chen Fei had effectively dissolved any past hostilities with Qinling.
Qinling was the absolute ruler of this region. While Chen Fei was extraordinarily talented, he still wasn’t strong enough to compete with Qinling. Forming a good relationship now would benefit his future growth and the expansion of his caravan business.
With that, Chen Fei led the two of them in their continued treasure hunt, progressing from the first layer of the secret realm all the way to the third.
Thanks to Chen Fei, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang each obtained six rare treasures. However, even with such gains, neither of them had stepped into the Half-Step Dao Realm, let alone broken through to the full Dao Realm.
“Chen Yang!”
Just as Chen Fei stepped into the grand hall of the third layer, a familiar voice suddenly called out.
Hearing it, Chen Fei turned toward the speaker and was immediately shocked—completely caught off guard by who it was.