Rumble!
The cracks continued to widen.
A dazzling golden light emanated from it, illuminating most of the imperial city.
Through that distorted spatial barrier, the crowd could vaguely see a vast and ancient world.
Towering mountains and ancient trees reaching for the sky.
In the distance, even huge, phantom-like birds of prey swept across the clouds, emitting deep, long cries.
A rich Spiritual Qi wafted out from the crack.
Just one breath was enough to invigorate many Heavenly Origin Realm cultivators who had been stuck at a bottleneck for years.
"Such abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi!"
"It truly is a treasure trove that has stood for millennia."
"This Spiritual Qi alone is enough to make this old man risk going!"
The greed in the eyes of the cultivators below completely overwhelmed their vigilance.
If Ling Changkong hadn't been silent, they probably would have already rushed towards the entrance of the secret realm.
After completing all this, Ling Changkong remained calm.
He nodded slightly in response to the courtesy of everyone present, then turned and headed towards the inner palace.
And it was at this moment.
An old and deep voice suddenly entered Chu Yunfei's sea of consciousness.
Chu Yunfei.
"Within this secret realm lies a remnant soul of unknown strength. This person's cultivation level in life was very likely at the Good Fortune Realm."
Chu Yunfei's fingers, which were holding the teacup, paused slightly.
The voice was extremely familiar.
It was Ling Changkong, who had already turned and left.
"That remnant soul had already merged with the Heavenly Mystic Secret Realm and was extremely familiar with the arrays, restrictions, and power of heaven and earth within it."
" Ling Zhantian has already made a deal with him. The remnant soul will eliminate you for him within the secret realm, but what the remnant soul truly desires is not the inheritance and secrets you possess."
Ling Changkong's voice paused for a moment, then became even more solemn.
"He wants to possess your body and be reborn through it."
"If you step into the secret realm, you will surely die."
The sound transmission ended there and completely dissipated.
Ling Changkong did not turn around; his aged figure quickly disappeared into the clouds in the direction of the deep palace.
Chu Yunfei remained seated, a dark golden light slowly swirling in his eyes.
Why did Ling Changkong tell him all this?
Logically speaking, as an elder of the Great Qian Imperial Family family, the other party should stand on the side of the royal family, no matter how much dissatisfaction he has with Ling Zhantian.
Could this be another trap set by Ling Zhantian?
Did they deliberately use Ling Changkong to tell him about the existence of the remnant soul, trying to make him change his original plan?
But if this news is true...
A remnant soul, who was suspected to have reached the Good Fortune Realm in life, has been lying dormant in the Heavenly Mystic Secret Realm for many years.
Such a being must have an intimate knowledge of the secret realm's interior.
It's even possible that they've already refined part of the secret realm's core, enabling them to manipulate the secret realm's formations and the power of heaven and earth.
Although Chu Yunfei has now entered the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer and his normal combat strength is enough to dominate the Divine Sea Realm, he still has no chance of winning against a Good Fortune Realm remnant soul who can draw on the power of the entire secret realm.
Even if that remnant soul was extremely weak, with only a wisp of divine thought remaining, it could not be measured by ordinary standards.
Having reached this level in his previous life, Chu Yunfei knew very well that once a cultivator reached the Good Fortune Realm, their understanding of the laws of heaven and earth would undergo a fundamental change.
Even a wisp of a remnant soul may possess abilities unimaginable to cultivators at the Divine Sea Realm.
Moreover, it's their home turf that they've been running for many years.
For a moment, Chu Yunfei fell into deep thought.
Wen Jiao noticed that Chu Yunfei's expression was unusual and asked in a low voice, "Husband, is there a problem with the entrance to the secret realm?"
Chu Yunfei did not answer immediately.
He was weighing his options.
Ling Xueyao is still in the palace.
Ling Zhantian has already sent the Flying Phoenix Warm Jade, making it clear that he will not give him a way out.
If he doesn't enter the secret realm, Ling Zhantian will definitely use Ling Xueyao as a bargaining chip to force him to submit.
However, if he were to enter the secret realm, he would have to face a remnant soul who was suspected to be at the Good Fortune Realm in life and might even have controlled the core of the secret realm.
Just as Chu Yunfei's thoughts were racing, deep within his sea of consciousness, Xiaoxiao Dragon's voice, tinged with the languor of someone who had just woken up, rang out.
"You brat, what are you hesitating for?"
With a thought, Chu Yunfei relayed the entire message Ling Changkong had just sent.
Xiaoxiao Dragon raised an eyebrow slightly after hearing this.
"A remnant soul that was suspected to be at the Good Fortune Realm in life?"
She crossed her arms in front of her and slowly paced two steps inside the Divine Cauldron of Heavenly Mandate, but her expression was not as solemn as Chu Yunfei had imagined.
"Whether Ling Changkong's message is true or false cannot be confirmed at the moment, but even if it is true, you don't need to worry too much."
Chu Yunfei frowned slightly.
"If the opponent has already taken control of the core of the secret realm and can mobilize the power of the entire secret realm, I have no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation with my current level."
"Who told you to confront him directly?"
Xiaoxiao Dragon rolled his eyes at him, annoyed.
"Did your cultivation level increase too quickly, and even made you stupid?"
She hovered in the void within the cauldron, a hint of mockery flashing in her beautiful eyes.
"If that remnant soul only wanted to kill you, it would indeed be troublesome. But Ling Changkong made it very clear that what the other party truly wanted was your physical body."
"No matter how many variations there are in the method of possession, the fundamental principle remains unchanged."
"To completely seize a living person's body, one must first ensure that the host's life force is not exhausted. If the body is completely dead, the Divine Sea is depleted, and the meridians are destroyed, what use is it to him?"
Chu Yunfei's eyes flickered slightly.
Xiaoxiao Dragon continued, "Since he has his eye on you, he won't really harm your life in the early stages. At most, he will use the power of the secret realm to deplete your spiritual energy and wear down your will. He will then strike when your soul is weakened."
"To complete the final step of possession, his remnant soul must leave the core of the secret realm and personally enter your sea of consciousness."
Xiaoxiao Dragon raised his snow-white palm and gently patted his chest, a dangerous smile appearing on his lips.
"If he dares to come in, this will no longer be his home turf."
Chu Yunfei's eyes suddenly lit up.
yes.
He almost forgot the most crucial point.
Not only does he possess the Divine Cauldron of Heavenly Mandate, but he also has the remnant soul of an ancient dragon king of extraordinary origin.
Moreover, he had also cultivated the Samsara Soul-Forging Scripture. Although his soul strength was far inferior to his opponent's, he had already condensed the Primordial Golden Hammer phenomenon.
If the opponent remains in the core and uses the power of the secret realm to deal with him, it will indeed be extremely troublesome.
But if one were to willingly enter his sea of consciousness in order to seize his body...
That would be tantamount to walking into a trap.
With this thought in mind, Chu Yunfei's last trace of concern completely vanished.
A remnant soul at the Good Fortune Realm who wants to seize his physical body is indeed dangerous.
However, the opponent's greatest desire can also become their most fatal weakness.
Chu Yunfei slowly raised his head, looking at the entrance to the secret realm that shone with dazzling light in mid-air, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"If this is the purpose behind all your Ling Zhantian, in forcing me into this situation... then you are destined to be disappointed."