194: Chapter 194: One month later, the secret realm opens

Ling Feng's actions immediately earned him a roll of Ling Shu's eyes.

Looking at Ling Feng, who was grinning foolishly, Ling Shu couldn't help but think to herself.

Ling Shu truly couldn't fathom her younger brother, who was sometimes incredibly authoritative and serious, yet at other times incredibly childish; however, she could clearly sense that his concern for her was genuine.

No matter how he changed, he was still her younger brother, and that was enough.

Immediately, Ling Shu composed herself, collected her thoughts, and spoke to Ling Wuji and Ling Feng, thanking them.

"Thank you, Father."

"Thank you, Brother Feng."

"Hahaha, Second Sister, what's there to thank? We're family, born of the same mother. If I don't help you, who will I help?"

"Am I right, Father?"

Looking at Ling Shu, who seemed a little uneasy, Ling Feng immediately laughed heartily and retorted.

After speaking, he didn't forget to confirm with Ling Wuji.

Upon hearing this, Ling Wuji's thoughts were slowly pulled back. After he reacted, he immediately nodded, stating firmly,

"Fenger is right. We are family. In this family, both I and Fenger are the strongest backing for you and your Eldest Sister."

...Half an hour later, after a conversation with Ling Wuji and Ling Shu, the two of them prepared to leave.

"Fenger, you can arrange your Second Sister's matter. It's best to resolve it as soon as possible. During this time, I often find your Second Sister spacing out when she's alone. This matter must have become a thorn in her heart. If it's not resolved in time, I'm afraid it will become a major obstacle on her future Martial Dao path."

"However, don't rush it because of this. You must ensure you have absolute confidence. Otherwise, it's better to temporarily not deal with this matter. I, your father, will not let you two fall into danger."

Then, after Ling Wuji had Ling Shu move a certain distance away, he couldn't help but earnestly and softly instruct Ling Feng.

"Father, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng immediately expressed his understanding and promised that he would never do anything without confidence.

After getting the answer he wanted, Ling Wuji immediately turned and walked quickly towards where Ling Shu was waiting not far away.

Within dozens of breaths, the figures of the two disappeared from Ling Feng's courtyard.

However, what Ling Wuji and Ling Feng didn't know was that Ling Shu once had a small fortuitous encounter and cultivated a Martial Skill called "Divine Sound." Once it reached Major Achievement, within a certain range, as long as the Cultivation did not exceed her own by three major Realms, no matter what was said, if Ling Shu had the intention, then there would be no secrets for Ling Shu.

Coincidentally, with Ling Feng's help, Ling Shu successfully Awakened her Saint Body, and her Cultivation also successfully Breakthrough. After this period of Cultivation, this incredibly mysterious Martial Skill had now directly jumped from its original entry Realm, skipping the Minor Achievement stage entirely, and reached the current Major Achievement Realm.

She had just been curious about why her father had sent her away and what he needed to tell Brother Feng alone, hiding from her. Driven by curiosity, she couldn't resist secretly using this mysterious Martial Skill for a moment.

As a result, all of Ling Wuji and Ling Feng's conversation was known to her, and for a moment, Ling Shu, whose emotions had just eased, felt a mix of emotions.

However, she did not show it... After Ling Wuji and Ling Shu left, after a moment of contemplation, Ling Feng immediately called out to Ling Di.

"Ling Di."

Hearing Ling Feng's voice, Ling Di quickly stepped forward a few paces, came before him, and respectfully cupped his fists in response.

"Patriarch."

"Issue an order to the Shadow Pavilion. Have Ling Zong immediately mobilize ten Zongwu Realm Shadow Guardss and fifty Imperial Martial Realm Shadow Guardss to assemble and await orders outside Lingyun City."

Looking at Ling Di, Ling Feng didn't even think and immediately gave the order.

"Yes, Patriarch."

Upon hearing this, Ling Di immediately bowed in response, then his figure flickered, and he swiftly and cleanly departed. Within a few breaths, his figure was no longer seen.

Ling Feng, witnessing this, didn't feel anything amiss, as he had long been accustomed to such matters.

Immediately, Ling Feng slowly rose, came to the edge of the pavilion, and gazed at the azure sky where the sun was already high, remaining motionless for a long time, unsure of what he was thinking.

At the same time.

Great Chu Dynasty.

Imperial Capital.

Dynasty Academy.

Inside a massive and luxuriously decorated hall in the inner courtyard, the current Emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty, Chu Xingwen, Chu Ming, and several Elders of the academy were all gathered here, with expressions of slight excitement on their faces.

After all, today was the day the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm closed.

Subsequently, led by Chu Ming, the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, everyone arrived at the small plaza where dozens of Green-Robed Disciples of the academy had entered the Secret Realm a month ago.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Chu Ming immediately bowed respectfully to Chu Xingwen, the current Emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty, and reported.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the time is almost up. We can now activate the formation to open the Secret Realm passage."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xingwen immediately understood, nodded, and directly ordered,

"Begin. Let us see what these little fellows have gained in the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm."

Receiving Chu Xingwen's signal, Chu Ming immediately nodded to the several Elders of the academy. In an instant, the Elders understood, and their figures flickered as they arrived at their respective positions.

Seeing this, Chu Ming no longer delayed. He immediately waved his hand, took out a large number of Spirit Stones, placed them in the center of the plaza, then formed hand seals, just as he had when opening the Secret Realm a month ago, and shouted loudly,

"Grand Formation, Activate!"

Not long after his words fell, the formation diagram took shape, and the blue entrance to the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm appeared in the sky above the small plaza.

A moment later, after the grand formation stabilized, Chu Xingwen, Chu Ming, and several Elders of the academy all stopped, then retreated to the side, their eyes fixed on the blue portal above.

No one knew who would be the first to emerge from the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm...