Chapter 345 The Challenge of the Lord of the Secret Realm

After defeating the powerful enemy of the Dark Sect in a fierce battle, Qin Feng and his companions finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, this mysterious secret land did not completely return to peace, but became more and more strange and unpredictable. Although they achieved a staged victory, everyone knew that their mission was far from over.

After the battle, Qin Feng and his companions sat under a huge old tree to rest for a while. The fog gradually dissipated, revealing a peaceful forest around them, as if the previous battle had never happened.

"Finally I can take a break." Chu Tian sighed, sat on the ground, and watched the fog gradually dissipate. "It was such a fierce battle."

"Yeah, this time it was really thrilling." Wang Yue leaned against a tree trunk and rubbed her wrist gently, "But I always feel like something is wrong here."

"Me too." Ye Li looked around, eyes full of vigilance, "Although we defeated the man in black robes, the atmosphere in the secret realm seems to be getting weirder and weirder."

Qin Feng looked up and nodded, "Yes, I feel the same way. The power of the secret realm has not weakened because of this battle, but has become stronger."

Yeying stepped forward and said thoughtfully: "This may be because the core power of the secret realm is still active. What we did may only trigger part of its defense mechanism."

"Core power?" Zhang Meng scratched his head. "Does this secret realm have a core?"

"Yes." Ye Ying nodded, "Any ancient ruins or secret realm often has a core point of power. This point is like a heart, controlling the flow of spiritual power in the entire space."

"So our mission is not yet complete." Qin Feng stood up, holding the Dragon Shadow Sword tightly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, "We must find the core point of the secret realm and completely eliminate the dark forces here."

"But how do we know where the core is?" Wang Yue asked puzzledly.

Ye Li thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps, we can ask spirit beasts to help. They are more familiar with the environment here."

"Good idea." Chu Tian nodded in agreement.

Qin Feng nodded in agreement. He looked at the spirit beast beside him and said, "Can you help us find the core of the secret realm?"

The spirit beast smiled and said, "I'll do my best. Follow me."

The spirit beast led Qin Feng and his party to continue moving forward. As they went deeper into the secret realm, the surrounding scene gradually changed. The color of the forest became more intense, and a mysterious fragrance filled the air, as if countless flowers were blooming at the same time.

"The environment here seems to be completely different from before." Chu Tian said in a low voice.

"Yes, the spiritual energy here is very rich." Wang Yue responded softly, "It's like entering a whole new world."

"That's because we are approaching the core area of ​​the secret realm." The spirit beast explained, "Every plant and every stone here is affected by the core power of the secret realm."

"So, we are heading in the right direction?" Ye Li asked.

The spirit beast nodded: "Yes, the closer to the core, the stronger the power of the secret realm."

Suddenly, a huge ravine appeared in front of us. Both sides of the ravine were covered with dense thorns. The bottom of the ravine was bottomless, and it seemed to lead to an unknown abyss.

"What's going on?" Zhang Meng frowned and looked at the ravine in front of him, "How do we get through?"

"It seems we have to think of a way." Qin Feng said, "Let's see if there is anything around that can be used."

Wang Yue looked around and suddenly pointed to a big tree in the distance and said, "Look, the branches of that tree are long enough. We can cut it down and use it as a bridge!"

"Good idea!" Chu Tian agreed, "Then I'll chop down the tree!"

Zhang Meng smiled and said, "Leave the tree-cutting to me."

As he spoke, he walked to the tree, summoned the giant rock bear, and slapped it hard. The giant rock bear's huge paw smashed the tree trunk fiercely. With a "crack", the tree fell down and just happened to be on both sides of the gully, forming a simple bridge.

"Well done, Zhang Meng!" Qin Feng praised.

"Let's go, everyone be careful." Yeying reminded, "The bridge is not stable, don't fall down."

They stepped carefully onto the tree trunk and slowly walked across the gully. Just as they were about to reach the other side, suddenly, a strange vibration appeared in the air and the tree trunk began to shake violently.

"Hurry! Go over there!" Qin Feng shouted.

Everyone quickened their pace and quickly ran to the other side. Just when the last person arrived safely, the tree trunk suddenly broke and fell into a bottomless ravine.

"That was a close call!" Ye Li patted her chest and gasped, "I almost fell down."

"It seems we have to be more careful." Wang Yue said.

"Let's go and keep moving forward." Qin Feng took a look at the bottomless ravine, turned around and continued to lead everyone forward.

As they continued to go deeper, the spiritual energy fluctuations in the air became stronger and stronger. An ancient temple gradually appeared in front of them. The temple was surrounded by a layer of light curtain, as if it was isolated from the outside world.

"That is the core point of the secret realm." The spirit beast pointed at the temple and said.

"We're finally here." Qin Feng took a deep breath and clenched the sword in his hand. "Are you all ready?"

"Be ready at any time!" Chu Tian answered loudly.

"Let's go." Qin Feng waved his hand and led the way towards the temple.

However, when they approached the light curtain, a powerful force suddenly burst out from the light curtain, shocking everyone back.

"What happened?" Zhang Meng fell to the ground, got up and asked.

"This light curtain has strong defensive power, we can't get in." Ye Ying explained after standing firm.

The spirit beast stepped forward and whispered a spell. The light curtain trembled slightly, emitting a soft light. Then, a deep and majestic voice came from the light curtain: "Who dares to trespass into the core of the secret realm?"

Qin Feng calmed down, stepped forward and answered loudly: "We are students from the Soul Master Academy, and we are here to stop the conspiracy of the Dark Cult!"

The light curtain flickered slightly, and the voice sounded again: "Your courage is commendable, but if you want to enter the core area, you must pass my test."

"Test? What test?" Ye Li asked doubtfully.

"Yes, a test." The voice was calm and majestic. "This is a challenge from the Lord of the Secret Realm. Only by passing my test can you be qualified to enter the core."

"We accept the test!" Qin Feng answered without hesitation.

"Very good." The voice was full of satisfaction. "So, are you ready to face your fears?"

Qin Feng and his companions looked at each other, and everyone showed a determined look. Ye Ying nodded: "We are ready."

"Well, let's get started," the voice said in a deep voice.

Suddenly, a thick fog emerged from the light curtain, covering everyone. Different scenes began to appear in front of everyone's eyes, as if they had entered a whole new world.

Qin Feng's eyes turned dark. He felt like he was in an endless wilderness, and his sister Qin Xue's voice rang in his ears: "Brother, why didn't you protect me?"

"Xue'er?" Qin Feng looked around, anxiously searching for his sister.

Suddenly, he saw Qin Xue, who was standing on the edge of a cliff not far away with her back to him.

"Xue'er! Don't jump!" Qin Feng shouted and ran towards her madly.

But no matter how hard he tried, he could not get close to his sister. Qin Xue's figure became more and more blurred, and finally disappeared in the thick fog.

"No! Xue'er!" Qin Feng knelt on the ground, his heart filled with pain and helplessness.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded in his ears: "Qin Feng, you must face your fear."

"Face your own fear?" Qin Feng murmured to himself and slowly stood up.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. He knew that all this was an illusion, and it was the fear deep in his heart that was causing trouble.

"I know you're not real." Qin Feng opened his eyes and said firmly, "Xue'er is gone. I can't be bothered by the past anymore."

As he finished speaking, the scene before him gradually faded away, and the wilderness returned to its tranquility. He felt his chest relax, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

At the same time, others are also going through their own inner trials.

Ye Li's eyes were filled with ice and snow. She saw herself standing on a lonely iceberg, surrounded by a biting cold wind.

Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind: "Ye Li, why are you always so afraid of loneliness?"

Ye Li turned around and saw herself as a child. Little Ye Li was standing alone in the snow, her eyes full of helplessness and fear.

"Why... why is there no one to accompany me?" Little Ye Li asked in a low voice, with tears in her voice.

Ye Li looked at herself in front of her, and a wave of heartache surged in her heart. She walked forward, squatted down, and said softly: "You are not alone, I am always here with you."

Little Ye Li raised her head and looked at Ye Li, tears flashing in her eyes: "Really?"

Ye Li smiled and nodded: "Yes, we are no longer alone."

Little Ye Li's figure gradually disappeared, and the icy and snowy ground gradually became warmer. Ye Li felt a warmth in her chest, as if she had found inner peace.

Before Chu Tian's eyes was a wilderness of thunder and lightning. He saw himself standing in the center of the storm. In the storm, a blurry figure slowly approached.

"Chu Tian, ​​you are always so afraid of failure." The figure laughed, "Do you think you can succeed?"

Chu Tian clenched his fists and shouted loudly: "I am not afraid of failure! I will continue to fight!"

Lightning flashed around him, and the storm gradually subsided. Chu Tian felt relieved, knowing that he had overcome his fear.

As their respective inner trials came to an end, the light curtain reappeared and the thick fog gradually dissipated. Qin Feng and his companions returned to the temple.

"You have passed my test." The majestic voice sounded again, "Your courage and determination have been recognized."

The light curtain slowly disappeared, and the door of the temple gradually opened, revealing a path leading to the core.

"We succeeded!" Wang Yue said excitedly.

Qin Feng nodded and looked at his companions: "Let's go, let's go and see the real secret of this secret realm."

Everyone nodded to each other and walked towards the core of the temple with confidence. They knew that there were still many unknown challenges ahead, but as long as they united, they would be able to overcome everything.