Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

In the next instant, the world spun around, and Feng Qiguang was torn away by a force to an unknown location.

When he could finally see his surroundings clearly again, several dark figures pounced on him.

He swung his sword and swept it horizontally, the sword energy like a tidal wave, leaving nothing but desolation in its wake.

His current cultivation level is at the Purple Mansion stage!

"Scum! Die!"

These shadowy figures are like cockroaches that can't be killed. After being dispersed by the sword energy, they will seize any opportunity to gather together again and attack Feng Qiguang continuously.

Feng Qiguang's expression was somewhat solemn, and he didn't even have a moment to use the Transcendent Technique.

In the ensuing battles, he quickly discovered that these shadowy figures were unkillable, at least not by his sword.

He raised his hand, wishing he could directly use the Phoenix True Fire within his body.

But there might be spies around searching for the Phoenix's true blood, or something that can detect the bloodline's aura.

So he gritted his teeth and temporarily abandoned the idea.

He didn't know how many times he had slashed away the shadows, but one of them circled behind him, preparing to enter his sea of ​​consciousness.

Just then, a bright sword light flashed past his side.

Feng Qiguang turned his head and saw a familiar figure, which turned out to be Shi Shangxu.

"These are demonic shadows; only sword techniques or talismans imbued with the power of light to ward off evil can harm them."

Feng Qiguang nodded to him. "Thank you."

When the shadowy figure coalesced again, the two quickly eliminated it.

Before long, the remaining shadows retreated back underground.

After the crisis was over, Feng Qiguang cupped his hands in greeting to Shi Shangxu, saying, "I didn't expect to meet you here, Young Master Shi."

Shi Shangxu chuckled, "I'm quite surprised too, Prince Feng. It's been a long time. Your cultivation has advanced very quickly."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two quickly got down to business.

Shi Shangxu glanced at the spot where Feng Qiguang had appeared and asked curiously, "Why is Prince Feng in the secret realm?"

Feng Qiguang's expression was not good. He said, "I originally wanted to use the Transcendent Technique to go to the Eastern Treasure Continent, but when I passed through the nearby space-time passage, it was distorted by a force and actually sucked me in."

At this point, he couldn't help but look around, and he had to admit that his luck was truly exceptional.

Having just completed his tribulation, he fell into a mysterious realm of unknown origin.

"And you?" Feng Qiguang asked in return.

Shi Shangxu: "I was adventuring here with several companions when we were attacked by a demonic shadow and got separated."

After saying that, he glanced into the depths of the secret realm, pointed in a direction, and continued, "They should still be inside."

Feng Qiguang nodded without asking any further questions; he hadn't forgotten his purpose for this trip.

Although Shi Shangxu helped him, he really didn't have time to stop.

After a moment's thought, Feng Qiguang said, "I need to get to Dongbao Continent quickly. My teleportation technique can take people away. Do you want to come with me?"

Shi Shangxu refused without the slightest hesitation.

"Thank you for your kindness, Prince Feng, but I haven't found my companions yet, so I can't leave here alone."

Feng Qiguang glanced at him, indicating his understanding.

"In that case, I must take my leave now. Take care, Young Master Shi."

Feng Qiguang raised his hand and, following the direction of the Dongbao Continent in his memory, activated the Transcendent Technique once again.

Spiritual energy gathered in the palm of his hand, forming a thin, elongated stream of light. A purple crack slowly appeared in the air. Before the crack could fully open, an invisible force pressed down from all directions, quickly bending the space passage that had been erected.

Finally, the crack could no longer hold on and shattered into points of light with a snap.

Feng Qiguang frowned, exasperated, and quickly tried again, but the result was still the same.

He stood there, his face growing darker and darker with each passing moment.

Shi Shangxu's gaze fell on the remaining spatial fluctuations around him.

He said softly, "The space within this secret realm is probably not the same as the outside world."

"What do you mean?"

"There should be a void restriction around the secret realm. While one can teleport short distances within it, one cannot pinpoint their true location outside."

Shi Shangxu paused for a moment, then continued, "Forcibly using the Transcendent Technique might not only fail to open the passage, but could also result in being swept back into the spatial turbulence."

Feng Qiguang fell silent. He had already tried it several times and naturally knew that what Shi Shangxu said was very valuable.

Helpless, Feng Qiguang had no choice but to search for the exit of the secret realm with Shi Shangxu.

Shi Shangxu pointed deeper, "When I came here, I found that all the demonic shadows in the secret realm came from that direction. The exit or the center of the formation may be in that direction."

Although Feng Qiguang was anxious, he knew that there was no better idea at the moment, so he had to suppress his plan to rush to Dongbao Continent.

He said, "Let's go, let's find your companions first, and then we'll figure out a way to get out together."

The two continued deeper into the secret realm until night fell and the surrounding fog grew thicker, at which point they stopped to rest.

The fire was lit, and the two sat facing each other.

Looking at the empty and silent night, Feng Qiguang was still worried about Yu Luoning's safety.

He took out the token of their love, which belonged only to the two of them, from his Qiankun bag.

The stone with the Dao pattern is carved with a small salted fish rolling its eyes, looking quite comical.

Feng Qiguang cherished it, his slender fingers repeatedly caressing the small fish patterns carved on the stone surface, his eyes focused and filled with tenderness.

I wonder how Ningning is doing now, and whether she has noticed those people who are secretly eyeing the Phoenix bloodline.

Although she had Choi Soo protecting her, that guy had a terrible temper and was incredibly annoying; he couldn't compare to her thoughtfulness and attentiveness.

Feng Qiguang was restless and was about to suggest continuing their journey.

Suddenly, Shi Shangxu on the other side raised his head, his gaze fixed on the familiar Dao pattern stone in his palm.

His voice sounded somewhat blank.

"Young Master Feng, may I ask... who gave you this Dao-patterned stone?"