75: Secret Realm Closed

In the blink of an eye, the day for the Luofeng Secret Realm to close arrived.

Qin Wangnian immediately waited outside the Luofeng Secret Realm, fearing that something might happen to Lu Zifeng inside.

Seeing Lu Zifeng emerge from the Secret Realm safe and sound, Qin Wangnian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But upon sensing the aura surrounding his Junior Martial Brother, Qin Wangnian couldn't help but widen his eyes, his tone filled with shock.

"Junior Martial Brother, you, you broke through again?"

Looking again at Lu Zifeng, his Realm had already advanced from the Middle Stage Core Formation, where he entered, to the Late Core Formation Stage.

And Dai Wuyou, standing beside Lu Zifeng, looked completely pale.

Inside the Star Dou Great Forest, they had encountered a Human-Faced Demon Spider whose Realm was at the Early Nascent Soul.

Originally, Dai Wuyou was prepared to use the trump card Revered Master had given him; after all, how could a Saint's Disciple not possess at least one trump card?

It could only be used in situations of absolute necessity.

But what he didn't expect was that Lu Zifeng excitedly charged forward.

His expression shifted from worry and anxiety to shock and bewilderment, and he could only watch as his Junior Martial Brother broke through to the Late Core Formation Stage during the battle with the Human-Faced Demon Spider.

After breaking through to the Late Core Formation Stage, the Junior Martial Brother killed the Early Nascent Soul Human-Faced Demon Spider with just one spear thrust.

"Yes, I encountered some Opportunity in the Secret Realm and broke through to the Late Core Formation Stage, but it was just pure luck."

Lu Zifeng said humbly.

This caused Qin Wangnian to squat down to the side and start drawing circles on the ground.

Lu Zifeng walked over curiously, only hearing Qin Wangnian muttering to himself.

"Revered Master, what kind of monster did you actually take in?"

"I remember it took me a full ten years to break through to the Late Core Formation Stage."

"Hiss, this talent, is this really something a human can possess?"

Looking again, Qin Wangnian had the same expression as Dai Wuyou.

"Is it really that terrifying?"

Lu Zifeng looked slightly puzzled, as he didn't feel it was fast.

Hearing Lu Zifeng's words, Dai Wuyou was about to lash out, but Qin Wangnian stopped him.

"Alright, let's go back first. This isn't the place to talk."

Qin Wangnian's expression was solemn.

Dai Wuyou paused, then quickly understood what his Senior Martial Brother meant.

The next moment, Qin Wangnian waved his hand, then led the two of them back towards the Sect.

Upon returning to the Sect, Qin Wangnian immediately led the two towards Revered Master's Immortal Cave.

When they arrived, Qin Wangnian cupped his hands and spoke respectfully.

"Revered Master, your Disciple has something important to report."

"Come in."

As Xu Tianfeng's voice came from inside the Immortal Cave, the Restriction on the Immortal Cave opened.

After everyone entered, they saw Xu Tianfeng sitting cross-legged in the center of the Immortal Cave, his eyes tightly shut, his aura rising and falling with his breath.

Seeing everyone stop, Xu Tianfeng opened his eyes and was about to say something when he sensed the change in Lu Zifeng. His eyes suddenly widened, and he looked at Lu Zifeng, speaking in disbelief.

"Zifeng, you broke through to the Late Core Formation Stage?"

"Yes, I fortunately gained something in the Secret Realm."

Lu Zifeng said humbly.

But Xu Tianfeng couldn't help but burst into loud laughter.

"Haha, this time I really took in a good seedling!"

"Zifeng, from now on, whatever resources you need, just tell your Revered Master. If I have it, I will definitely give it to you!"

Lu Zifeng advanced from a mere Mortal to the Late Core Formation Stage in less than a year, which fully demonstrated his talent, enough for Xu Tianfeng to stake everything on him.

Hearing this, Lu Zifeng smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Revered Master, if I need anything, I will ask."

After praising Lu Zifeng, Xu Tianfeng noticed Dai Wuyou standing to the side. His expression immediately turned grim, and he snorted.

"Dai Wuyou, look at yourself. How do you act as the Third Martial Brother? You've been Cultivating for almost ten years, yet your Junior Martial Brother caught up to you in less than a year. Are you even worthy of being his Senior Brother?"

"Starting today, you are punished to go into closed-door Cultivation. You cannot leave until you break through to the Spirit Infant Realm!"

Dai Wuyou: ???

"No, Revered Master. There are differences between people. Junior Martial Brother has an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root, while I only have a High Grade Spiritual Root. How can you compare me to Junior Martial Brother?"

Dai Wuyou couldn't help but retort.

But this earned him an even stricter punishment from Xu Tianfeng.

"You dare talk back? If Junior Martial Brother can do it, why can't you? Moreover, you have cultivated a full nine years longer than Junior Martial Brother."

"Go back now and Cultivate! You cannot leave until you break through to the Spirit Infant Realm!"

Seeing that Revered Master was truly angry, Dai Wuyou showed an expression worse than death, then dejectedly walked back toward the Immortal Cave.

Because the next time he came out would be at least ten years later.

Seeing Dai Wuyou preparing to go into seclusion, Lu Zifeng also raised his hand, intending to take his leave.

"Revered Master, I will also go back to Cultivate. This time in the Secret Realm yielded great results, and I want to enter seclusion to attempt a Breakthrough to the Spirit Infant Realm."

In his previous life, he broke through to the Spirit Infant Realm five years after starting to Cultivate, but now he was five years ahead of schedule.

Hearing this, Xu Tianfeng waved his hand: "No need to rush. Cultivation should be gradual, step by step. If you push for a Breakthrough too quickly, I fear it will affect your future Foundation."

Dai Wuyou: "...But Revered Master..."

Lu Zifeng was about to say something more, but Xu Tianfeng forcefully interrupted him.

"No buts. I am your Revered Master, would I harm you?"

"This, alright then."

Seeing Revered Master's firm attitude, Lu Zifeng could only agree.

At this moment, Qin Wangnian, who was standing nearby, seemed to recall something and spoke to Xu Tianfeng with a solemn expression.

"By the way, Revered Master, your Disciple has another matter to report."

"What is it? Just say it directly."

Xu Tianfeng's expression was calm as he waved his hand.

"Recently, the Imperial Family has been making big moves, having already annexed several surrounding Imperial Dynasties. Now there is news that they seem to be planning to move against the Zhenbei Dynasty and the Ten Suns Dynasty."

Qin Wangnian's expression was grave.

It was because the Evergreen Sect was close to the borderlands; if the Imperial Family decided to wage war with the Zhenbei Dynasty, it would inevitably affect their Evergreen Sect.

Beside him, Lu Zifeng's pupils trembled, shocked internally.

"What! That person is actually going to move against the Zhenbei Dynasty? This is too fast."

Lu Zifeng's expression looked somewhat unpleasant as he thought secretly.

It wasn't that he wanted to save the Zhenbei Dynasty; it was simply because everything he cherished in his previous life was destroyed by the Zhenbei Dynasty.

Therefore, in his heart, the Zhenbei Dynasty had become a Heart Demon.

The Zhenbei Dynasty could be destroyed, but it was best if it was destroyed by his own hands.

Looking back at Xu Tianfeng, his expression also became extremely solemn after Qin Wangnian finished speaking.

"A war is about to break out? In that case, issue my order: we will temporarily close the Sect to avoid being affected."

Although the Evergreen Sect had two Saints, they were insignificant compared to a vast Imperial Dynasty.

However, just as Xu Tianfeng finished speaking, Lu Zifeng unexpectedly spoke up.

"Revered Master, your Disciple has something to say!"