Chapter 539 - 538: Ye Ding Reappears

Chapter 539: Chapter 538: Ye Ding Reappears

An endless expanse of colossal palaces, transparent as crystal, radiated an indescribable, enveloping majesty.

Watching the Sea Demon girl leave, Qin Feng gave a wry smile and shook his head.

Lifting his head, he saw a soft, pale blue radiance stretching across the firmament. As Qin Feng took a step forward, he felt as if he had passed through an invisible spatial barrier and entered another Grotto Heaven.

’This is a space derived from a Secret Realm!’

Qin Feng’s eyes flickered. A Secret Realm was also known as an Inner Heaven and Earth, or a Grotto Heaven.

Those who could open a Secret Realm were known as Martial Arts Giants.

However, only Martial Dao Great Powers could derive spaces like this.

Martial Dao Great Powers were also called Cave Heaven Great Powers.

Cave Heaven Great Powers had already achieved initial mastery over their Grotto Heavens and could wield the power of their Cave Heaven Secret Realms.

This derived space was one of the unique abilities of a Cave Heaven Great Power.

The grand hall before him became tangible.

It resembled towering mountains and lofty ridges. Only upon truly approaching it could one grasp just how immense the grand hall was.

What at first appeared to be only ten Cyan Jade Steps visibly multiplied, with thousands of them now winding up toward the palace.

At the top of the steps stood a majestic palace.

The palace was exquisitely carved with ornate railings and jade masonry. It exuded a faint air of luxury and authority, its interconnected structures so impressive that Qin Feng couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

’The Fuhai Palace is truly worthy of a great Sea Race clan with such a long-standing heritage.’

As he stepped onto the stairs, he was surrounded by Water Spiritual Qi so dense it was like mist and clouds. Wisps of it, emitting a pale blue light, drifted around him like a rippling sea.

He took a gentle breath, inhaling a torrent of seemingly tangible Water Spiritual Qi that permeated his entire being. His Black Water True Power began to circulate, and with surprising ease, it broke through another Profound Water True Acupoint.

His Black Water True Power was exceptionally active in this environment.

With a flicker, he appeared at the top of the stairs. Two giants, dozens of feet tall with green faces, sharp fangs, and tile-blue skin, stood guard at the entrance to the hall.

The two Sea Generals wore Golden Armor, their auras contained, but their builds were exceptionally burly.

’Experts from the Patrolling Sea Yaksha Clan!’

Qin Feng was secretly astonished. ’The Sea Demon Clan can actually tame such ferocious Sea Patrol Yakshas to serve as guards.’

The two Sea Patrol Yakshas had stern expressions. They paid Qin Feng no mind as he approached, standing as still as wooden posts.

Just then, a stunningly beautiful Sea Demon girl with a slightly seductive air walked out from the entrance.

Her hair was casually tied up with tassels, a warm hibiscus-jade hairpin tucked into her hairline. Her shapely eyebrows were lightly powdered, and her eyes held a flirtatious glimmer. Her skin was as fine and smooth as warm jade, glowing with a supple light. Her small, cherry-like lips were naturally red, appearing dewy and luscious. Two strands of hair drifted in the wind, gently brushing her cheeks and adding to her seductive charm. Pearl earrings swayed by her ears.

Qin Feng gave her a few extra glances, his leering eyes fixed on the curves of her chest.

It was easy for Qin Feng to get into character as a pervert.

"I don’t believe I caught your name, miss. Is this the place for the banquet?"

With a shift of his eyes, Qin Feng deliberately moved closer to the young woman.

"You must be Young Master Yu Hua of the Black Water Division. This is indeed the Cyan Forest Hall. Please, come in!" The beautiful young woman subtly sidestepped, distancing herself from Qin Feng’s harassment.

"No rush, no rush. You haven’t told me your name yet, miss." Qin Feng adopted a leisurely posture, his charming eyes narrowing as he subtly backed the young woman into a corner.

Before she knew it, he had impatiently pressed his body right up against hers.

Nearby, a few other prodigies from the Sea Race were walking up the steps. They shot surprised looks at Qin Feng and the Sea Demon girl. Their gazes lingered on Qin Feng for a moment, and upon seemingly recognizing Yu Hua’s identity, their faces filled with disdain.

The young woman’s lovely brows furrowed tightly. ’My luck is just awful,’ she thought to herself, forcing a smile onto her pretty face. "Young Master, this humble servant’s name is not worth mentioning!"

Qin Feng feigned anger. He grabbed the Sea Demon girl’s delicate chin with one hand, forcing her against the corner of the wall as he growled.

"Miss, you’re still unwilling to tell me your name. Are you looking down on me, Yu Hua?"

As he spoke, Qin Feng deliberately pressed his body closer, pinning the young woman against the wall.

He had to admit, every Sea Demon was a stunner.

This one, in particular, was one of the finest. Pressed against her, Qin Feng’s gaze shifted. A trace of panic now appeared in the Sea Demon girl’s beautiful eyes.

"Xue Xun, come here!"

Just then, Qin Feng’s expression suddenly changed. He spun around and silently reappeared dozens of feet away. At the same time, a stream of light shot in and wrapped around the blue-robed Sea Demon girl.

Qin Feng focused his gaze and saw that the Sea Demon girl was now in someone else’s arms.

This person was no stranger to Qin Feng.

He was a young man with a face like jade, sword-like brows, and star-bright eyes. Dressed in white, he was handsome and spirited. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, especially when he frowned, making him seem like a Divine Sword.

Ye Ding!

’Harem King Ye Ding!’ Qin Feng was incredibly shocked.

’Didn’t Ye Ding go to Taiwu City to pioneer new lands? What is he doing here in Cloud Lake?’

He studied Ye Ding for a moment. Ye Ding’s power had clearly grown substantially, and his aura was even more profound. Qin Feng could distinctly sense an extraordinary, all-devouring intent radiating from him.

"Sir, for a grown man to bully a helpless woman like this... isn’t that going a bit too far?"

He had his arm around the Sea Demon girl’s soft, pliant waist. Being held so intimately, a blush crept onto the stunning girl’s face, making her look indescribably charming.

She seemed very familiar with Ye Ding. Leaning against his chest, she gazed at his chiseled face, which was like a landscape of rolling mountains and rivers, his high-bridged nose, and his sword-like brows. Her beautiful eyes shimmered, and for a moment, she was completely mesmerized.

Qin Feng’s eyes turned red with jealousy. ’This Ye Ding is just too popular with the ladies.’

’Even a stunner like her has fallen for him.’

’But why would Ye Ding be at the Cyan Forest Banquet? Could the rumors from the Star Sect be true? Is there really something going on between the Sea Demon Queen and the Star Sect’s number one True Inheritance disciple?’

’Or did Ye Ding simply receive an invitation to the Cyan Forest Banquet as well? But judging by how familiar the Sea Demon Clan woman is with him, and her heartfelt adoration, they must have known each other for a long time! It seems the rumors in the sect are true!’ he thought, secretly astonished.

Hearing Ye Ding’s scolding, Qin Feng replied with feigned righteousness.

"Who are you to interrupt my... conversation with this young lady!"

Soothing the beauty in his arms, Ye Ding’s face darkened. "I am Ye Ding, a disciple of the Star Sect. And who are you? To act in such a despicable manner, bullying a helpless woman... you are unworthy of being a guest of the Fuhai Palace! Will you get out yourself, or must I throw you out?"

Qin Feng replied with a scoundrel’s swagger. "How am I being despicable? The attraction between a man and a woman is only natural. We of the Black Water Division value natural freedom, as do most of the Sea Race. We don’t hide it. Don’t tell me Brother Ye looks down on us of the Sea Race!"

Nearby, some of the passing Sea Race experts stopped in their tracks.

In a sense, Qin Feng wasn’t wrong. The Sea Race did indeed value natural freedom.

But not in such a shameless way.

Although they despised this young master from the Black Water Division, when faced with Ye Ding, a member of the Human Race, all the Sea Race members subconsciously sided with Qin Feng.