Chapter 1265: Nangong Feng

“I didn’t expect that Senior Sister Bai Bing also entered this Secret Realm, and moreover, her strength has significantly increased compared to before. It seems that everyone has been working hard to enhance their capabilities these past years,” Ye Chen couldn’t help but muse in his heart.

It’s worth noting that over two years ago, Ye Chen had just healed Bai Bing of her Cold Evil.

At that time, although she had already awakened her Super Special Physique, her cultivation was merely at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, making it almost impossible for her to confront a Quasi-God Realm expert.

But after more than two years of not seeing her, she was already capable of matching a Quasi-God Realm expert.

This indicates that her cultivation must have improved tremendously.

It’s possible that she, like Ye Chen, had advanced to the Peak of Nascent Soul Realm.

“After awakening her Super Special Physique, Senior Sister Bai Bing found it much easier to comprehend certain Ice Attribute Laws. As long as she cultivates a single Ice Attribute Law to the First Layer Perfection, her cultivation can naturally increase swiftly to the Peak of Nascent Soul Realm,” Ye Chen thought this through and quickly became at ease.

In reality, the reason why many Nascent Soul Realm experts’ cultivation stagnates is due to their inability to advance their Martial Arts Realm.

If they resolve this issue, breakthroughs are not difficult; they just need to continuously refine Nascent Soul Pills.

And Bai Bing’s awakened Super Special Physique enables her to quickly comprehend some Ice Attribute Laws.

Thus, it’s quite normal that she managed to elevate her cultivation to the Peak of Nascent Soul Realm within more than two years.

In fact, besides the Super Special Physique, some powerful bloodlines possess similar functions.

Hence, in these past two-plus years, the Yellow Cloud World certainly isn’t limited to Bai Bing experiencing such rapid growth in strength.

Other major powers definitely have such individuals as well.

After all, if they don’t find a way to enhance their strength, they simply cannot compete against the Outer Realm Races.

This is also why heroes emerge in chaotic times.

Most of them are forced by circumstances.

“Benefactor! If you agree, I can request my cousin to allow you to stay by their side. With their protection, you’ll be much safer within this Secret Realm,” the True Disciple from the Human King Hall hurriedly offered Ye Chen a promise, fearing Ye Chen might refuse him.

In his eyes, Ye Chen’s strength was undoubtedly formidable, but still likely fell short when compared to a Quasi-God Realm expert.

If Ye Chen continued roaming the Secret Realm alone, sooner or later, he would encounter danger.

He needs to find strong backing to have any hope of surviving in the Secret Realm.

Therefore, he should be agreeable, or so the disciple thought.

“Rest assured! I’ll guide you to find your cousin,” Ye Chen replied with a faint smile, agreeing readily.

In fact, the reason Ye Chen accepted the True Disciple wasn’t because he sought the Human King Hall’s protection.

It was that he genuinely didn’t want to see this True Disciple meet a tragic death at the hands of the Outer Realm Races.

After all, he himself is a member of the Human King Hall, so naturally, wouldn’t stand by and watch a fellow disciple perish.

An additional reason is he wishes to see Bai Bing, to check if she is in any trouble?

“Thank you, Benefactor!” The True Disciple’s face lit up with joy.

“It’s just a small favor, by the way, your cultivation is only at the Golden Core Realm, why venture into the Secret Realm?” Ye Chen couldn’t help but ask.

This was one of his biggest questions.

Logically, cultivators at the Golden Core Realm shouldn’t be adventuring here, otherwise, if they become isolated, they’re typically doomed.

Yet this True Disciple chose to enter here.

His courage is truly immense!

“Benefactor, you might not know, the Creation within this Secret Realm isn’t obtainable merely by high cultivation levels, but by being the destined person. Because many of the Divine Artifacts left by the Myriad Treasures Celestial God have developed a degree of sentience and will choose their own masters. And those who have awakened Special Physiques have certain hope of being chosen, so I came here to try my luck,” the True Disciple explained to Ye Chen.

He informed Ye Chen that over the past half month, several people who have awakened Special Physiques have been acknowledged by the Divine Artifacts, becoming their masters.

Thus, many Human Race geniuses with awakened Special Physiques wish to try their luck here.

Including some pure-blooded humans from the Outer Realm.

After all, the allure of the Divine Artifacts to them is simply overwhelming.

Even knowing there are dangers, they would still enter here without hesitation.

“I see, now I understand! Did any of the Human King Hall’s experts obtain a Divine Artifact?” Ye Chen suddenly realized.

“Yes! It’s precisely because some among our Human King Hall disciples obtained a Divine Artifact that attracted the covetous eyes of the Outer Realm Races, leading to attacks against us. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been separated from my cousin and the others!” the True Disciple sighed helplessly.

Originally, he had been staying with a group of Human King Hall experts, under their protection.

But then, not long ago, they were besieged by a large group of Outer Realm Races.

Among them were even Quasi-God Realm individuals.

If not for the Human King Hall being filled with outstanding talents, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Even so, he was dispersed in this great battle and became the target of a pursuit by a group of the Demon Race.

If it weren’t for Ye Chen’s rescue, he’d already be a dead man.

“A man without sin suffers due to his treasures; it seems getting a Divine Artifact isn’t that easy,” Ye Chen couldn’t help but sigh.

Like this True Disciple before him, even with incredible luck and acknowledgment from the Divine Artifact, it’s uncertain if he can leave this Secret Realm alive.

After all, even Quasi-God Realm experts are incredibly tempted by the Divine Artifacts. How could they allow a mere Golden Core Realm cultivator to take it so easily?

Hence, without sufficiently strong power, there’s really no need to take the risk of coming here.

Otherwise, one might not even know how they died.

“Alas! I already regret coming here! If given another chance, I’d certainly not risk coming here again. Now, the best hope is that we find my cousin soon,” the True Disciple sighed, his eyes filled with deep regret.

“Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, no one will be able to hurt you,” Ye Chen patted the True Disciple’s shoulder reassuringly.

Swoosh!

Then, he began searching for Bai Bing and the others in this Secret Realm with the True Disciple.

…

It must be said, this Secret Realm is exceptionally vast.

Ye Chen and the others flew for over a thousand miles without encountering a single person.

Moreover, the Communication Crystal Stone on the True Disciple’s body was entirely useless here; there was no way to contact others.

Fortunately, he had a Sensing Talisman capable of sensing his cousin’s aura.

Otherwise, finding his cousin in this Secret Realm would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

“We’re close; my cousin and the others are getting nearer,” the True Disciple couldn’t help but rejoice after flying over another thousand miles.

Using the Sensing Talisman on him, he could sense his cousin in the mountain range ahead.

Furthermore, it was a relief they hadn’t encountered Outer Realm Races on their way here.

Otherwise, they might not have safely reached here.

…

“Master Nangong, someone is approaching us! It seems to be your cousin Nangong Sen, but he’s accompanied by a stranger,” a Human King Hall Elder said respectfully in the mountain range ahead of Ye Chen.

Beside him sat a golden-robed man, remarkably handsome, cross-legged.

However, he seemed recently to have experienced a fierce battle, as his internal Mana was nearly depleted, recovering quickly with the help of Elixirs.

This man was none other than Nangong Feng, a Core Disciple of the Human King Hall.

Including Ye Chen, the entire Human King Hall had only nine Core Disciples.

Among the nine, Nangong Feng’s strength was considered only mediocre.

After all, it was only in the past two years that his cultivation reached the Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm.

The Human King Hall already had three Core Disciples who became Quasi-God Realm experts.

However, even though Nangong Feng’s cultivation was slightly weaker, he already possessed strength enough to contend against Quasi-God Realm experts.

Thus, he dared to venture into this Secret Realm.

“My cousin is actually still alive, but to prevent him from being manipulated by the Outer Realm Races, it’s best for you to be cautious,” Nangong Feng said with a slight frown.

He initially thought his cousin was likely doomed this time.

After all, with his cultivation only at the Golden Core Realm, being separated from the group meant any Nascent Soul Realm expert could easily end him.

Yet, to his surprise, his cousin was not only alive but also brought a stranger to this place.

Furthermore, he had recently fought a fierce battle with a Quasi-God Realm expert from the Outer Realm, nearly exhausting his Mana, reducing his combat effectiveness to almost none.

Thus, if that stranger were a spy sent by the Outer Realm Races, the consequences would be unthinkable.

“Rest assured, Master Nangong; the person beside your cousin is only at the Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm. He couldn’t stir up any trouble,” said the Human King Hall Elder.

“That’s good. Go bring them back,” Nangong Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

“Yes!” In the next moment, the Human King Hall Elder’s form flickered, swiftly flying towards Ye Chen and the others.

Though he was an Outer Elder of the Human King Hall, his status couldn’t compare with that of a Core Disciple like Nangong Feng, so he had to comply with his orders.

Only an Elder who reached the Quasi-God Realm could stand on equal footing with Nangong Feng.

This time, there was a Quasi-God Realm Elder accompanying Nangong Feng.

This was why he had no fear of Ye Chen being a spy.

If Ye Chen truly were a spy, with that Elder’s strength, he would undoubtedly be able to easily kill Ye Chen.

After all, not every Peak of Nascent Soul Realm expert was as extraordinarily talented as Nangong Feng, able to challenge Quasi-God Realm experts beyond their level.