Chapter 146: Waiting for the Final Opportunity

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This person was none other than Ling Qingyi, the one who had intended to cultivate Chen Fei and Chen Yang as his successors.
Like Chen Fei, Ling Qingyi was also extremely surprised. He couldn’t believe his eyes as he looked at Chen Fei. When he had last seen him before entering this place, Chen Fei had not yet stepped into the realm of a True Spirit Master and was only a Great Spirit Master. However, at this moment, he had already reached the seventh-rank True Spirit Master realm.
Ling Qingyi then turned his gaze toward the two peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters from Qinling, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang. His expression changed slightly, and his heart was filled with astonishment.
He was curious about why Chen Yang was with two experts from Qinling. Had he already switched allegiance to Qinling?
Ling Qingyi found it odd. Based on his understanding of the Chen brothers, they were men of integrity and loyalty. They wouldn’t easily abandon their roots.
“Brother Ling!” Chen Fei was overjoyed. He had searched for Ling Qingyi while in the core area but had not been able to find him.
He hadn’t expected to run into him here. Moreover, Ling Qingyi’s cultivation had also improved tremendously, reaching the peak of the eighth-rank True Spirit Master realm.
This proved that Ling Qingyi was truly a genius. It was no wonder the All Nations Chamber of Commerce valued him so highly. Even within this secret realm, there were people dedicated to nurturing him, bringing him all the way to the fourth level.
“Brother Chen Yang, what is this?” Ling Qingyi was filled with confusion, his gaze shifting toward the two experts from Qinling.
In an instant, Chen Fei understood and laughed heartily. “I hit it off with these two friends from Qinling. We share a deep connection, so we decided to travel together.”
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang also understood Ling Qingyi’s suspicions. They immediately stepped forward with smiles and said, “President Ling, don’t misunderstand. Brother Chen Fei is actually our benefactor.”
Hearing this, Ling Qingyi let out a sigh of relief, realizing that Chen Yang had not betrayed him. However, he still didn’t fully understand and asked curiously, “Benefactor?”
These were two peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters from Qinling. How could Chen Fei, who was only a seventh-rank True Spirit Master, be their benefactor?
Facing Ling Qingyi, Chen Fei did not hide his current strength. He explained, “I was fortunate enough to inherit the legacy of the master of this secret realm and obtain the Axe Spirit weapon. I am now a Half-Step Domain-Level Technique Spirit Master.”
“Half-Step Domain Level!”
“Technique Spirit Master!”
Ling Qingyi was dumbfounded. He couldn’t believe it. The person he had intended to groom as his successor had now surpassed him and become a Half-Step Domain-Level Technique Spirit Master.
Chen Fei laughed and patted Ling Qingyi’s shoulder. He leaned in and whispered, “Let me tell you a secret, Brother Ling—I am both Chen Fei and Chen Yang.”
Ling Qingyi burst into laughter upon hearing this. “Brother Chen Yang, does this mean I have unknowingly recruited a once-in-a-lifetime cultivation genius for the All Nations Chamber of Commerce?”
“When we leave, expect to be promoted step by step!” Chen Fei said with a smile.
Hearing this, Ling Qingyi couldn’t stop smiling. He chuckled and said, “Promotion can wait. Right now, you must help me acquire more resources so that I can break through to the ninth-rank True Spirit Master realm!”
“No problem, leave it to me.” Chen Fei readily agreed.
Ling Qingyi then took out some of his prized tea leaves and prepared tea to celebrate Chen Fei’s achievements while also entertaining the two Qinling experts.
Ling Qingyi hadn’t reached this place purely through his own strength—he had been escorted and cultivated by two peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters from the All Nations Chamber of Commerce. With their protection and full support, he had managed to reach this level and break into the peak eighth-rank True Spirit Master realm.
Soon, the two peak ninth-rank experts from the All Nations Chamber of Commerce also arrived. They were equally surprised to see Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang.
It wasn’t until Ling Qingyi explained the situation that they understood what had happened. Upon learning that Chen Fei had inherited the secret realm master’s legacy and reached the Half-Step Domain level, they were overjoyed.
Seeing the All Nations Chamber of Commerce members gathering around Chen Fei, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang knew it would be inappropriate to continue following him. They had already gained many benefits from being with Chen Fei. Though they hadn’t broken through, their foundations and strength had improved significantly.
Thus, they bid farewell to Chen Fei, exchanged communication imprints, and left the area.
After seeing them off, Chen Fei led Ling Qingyi and his three companions into the fourth level.
The palace had a total of six levels. The higher they went, the better the opportunities, but also the greater the danger. Even peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters faced a risk of death.
However, with Chen Fei—now a Half-Step Domain-Level Technique Spirit Master and the inheritor of this secret realm—leading them, their goal was naturally the sixth level, aiming to obtain as many opportunities as possible.
As expected, they reached the sixth level smoothly and obtained nearly thirty rare treasures. They also collected over a hundred Phantom Beast Essences.
Chen Fei took half of the gains and distributed the rest freely to Ling Qingyi and the two peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters from the All Nations Chamber of Commerce.
With this accumulation of resources, Ling Qingyi successfully broke through to the early ninth-rank True Spirit Master realm.
As they continued their exploration, Chen Fei encountered half-step Domain-Level Martial Spirit Masters and Technique Spirit Masters from Qinling, revealing Qinling’s deep foundation.
Besides them, there were also two other Half-Step Domain-Level experts. Though they were not directly from Qinling, they had close ties to the sect and belonged to its affiliated factions.
Apart from Qinling, only the All Nations Chamber of Commerce came close in influence within this secret realm. Excluding Chen Fei, there were no other Half-Step Domain-Level experts present.
Three days later, after sweeping through four of the palaces, only the final palace remained. This palace was the last chance to obtain opportunities in this secret realm, and it was said to contain a Domain-Level treasure.
By this time, Chen Fei and his group had already arrived outside the palace. A thick mist surrounded it, making it appear indistinct, indicating that the palace had not yet opened.
Many powerful cultivators had gathered around, all waiting for the final battle.
The Qinling experts had gathered together, among them the gray-robed man who knew about Su’s Phoenix Bloodline. He had failed to break through and, therefore, remained inconspicuous, blending in with the other peak ninth-rank True Spirit Masters from Qinling.
Compared to Qinling’s overwhelming presence, other factions were far less imposing. Most had arrived alone, while a few small groups had formed based on personal friendships.
Nevertheless, Qinling’s dominance was evident.
Ye Chenxing did not openly appear but instead hid four thousand meters away, concealing his presence.
He knew that Chen Fei could sense his existence, but he didn’t mind. He also knew that Chen Fei lacked the power to fight him to the death.
The final battle was about to begin. On the surface, Qinling seemed to have an overwhelming advantage.
However, the other cultivators didn’t seem to mind. Even if they couldn’t obtain the most precious Domain-Level treasure, they wouldn’t give up as long as there was hope. Besides, apart from the Domain-Level treasure, other opportunities would also appear, making this a harvest they couldn’t afford to miss.