Leaving the Secret Realm

"You've just broken through to the Celestial Person Realm, and you're not familiar with your domain or your new Sword Physique yet, so you can't unleash much of your full strength," Lu Feng said.

Lu Shuang glanced at him, but didn't argue. In her heart, however, she couldn't help but mutter, "You talk as if you've been breaking through for a long time or awakening your Sword Physique for a long time."

She sheathed her Frost Sword and asked, "What are your plans next?"

"There's still over a month until the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm opens. There are still many Sword Spirit in the inner area for you to absorb, and your cultivation needs to be stabilized." Lu Feng paused, "Perfect, so do I."

Lu Shuang nodded, and the two of them stayed where they were and focused on their cultivation.

They didn't set off for the exit until the day before the secret realm was to open. By then, their auras were completely contained, and their cultivation levels had been thoroughly stabilized.

Lu Feng opened the panel.

[Demon Points: 3.26 billion]

In the past month or so, besides cultivating, he also went to the outer perimeter to absorb a lot of Sword Soul Sword Shadow. However, he deliberately left behind a small portion of wandering souls.

If the entire outer perimeter were completely cleared out, it would inevitably arouse suspicion when the secret realm opens, adding a lot of unnecessary trouble.

This period of practice has also given him a deeper understanding of the Void Sword Physique. After activating the Sword Physique, his sword speed is dozens of times faster than before.

The combination of divine sense and the Void Sword Physique can make the spirit sword appear instantly within a hundred feet to kill enemies, just like an invisible flying sword. However, the entire process requires the control of divine sense.

The uses of divine sense are not limited to this. It can activate the runes on the spirit sword, greatly increasing the power of the Spirit Artifact, and it can also allow Lu Feng to multitask.

The Nine Extremes Heaven-Breaking Slash a frontal assault, the Flowing Cloud Sword flanked from the side, and the invisible flying sword condensed from the Return to the Void Sword Codex was hidden in the void. The three attacked simultaneously, with no gaps in their offensive.

Lu Shuang also gained a lot. After activating the Ice Sword Physique, she could instantly freeze all living things within a three-zhang radius. However, when facing Lu Feng's Void Sword Physique, her cold energy would be suppressed and difficult to use.

An ordinary Celestial Person Realm First Layer's domain is only one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters), but hers is three zhang (approximately 3.3 meters), demonstrating her exceptional talent.

As for Lu Feng, the range of a hundred feet was astonishing, but he was still somewhat dissatisfied. The sword could reach, but he himself could not. Invisible flying swords and spirit swords could appear instantly, but he himself could not freely teleport within a hundred feet.

On the way to the exit, Lu Shuang suddenly asked, "Where do you plan to go after leaving the secret realm?"

"If nothing much happens in the capital, I might go to the battlefield. Wherever there are lots of monsters, that's where I'll go," Lu Feng answered readily. "If you know of any secret realms like the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb, you must tell me."

For him, wherever he could obtain more Demon Points was a good place to go.

"I can't say where there are many monsters. As for secret realms, you should look to the Heavenly Inspection Bureau, the Supreme Purity Pavilion, and the Sacred Hall."

Lu Feng immediately became interested.

He had heard Su Ying mention these three major forces before, but at the time he knew very little about them and mistakenly thought they were all forces of the Great Qian. Now, judging from Lu Shuang's tone, these three major forces were clearly much larger than he had imagined.

Tell me in detail.

Lu Shuang said, "The Heavenly Profound Continent is shared by the human and demon races. The human race is weak and has suffered from constant invasions by the Demon Race, leaving behind many demonic beasts within its borders."

"The human race is controlled by three major powers, with hundreds of dynasties under their command. The three major powers are responsible for defending against demonic beasts above the Celestial Person Realm. As for those below the Celestial Person Realm, some are placed within human territory. This is partly due to a shortage of guards, and partly to allow the dynasties to work together against the common enemy, thus reducing internal strife."

"The three major powers also control hundreds of secret realms of varying sizes, some of which are specifically used to raise demonic beasts for their disciples to train in."

Lu Feng felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this.

Su Ying is a disciple of the Sacred Hall. If we find an opportunity to go to the Sacred Hall to find her, we might be able to find a way to enter one or two secret realms.

Lu Shuang continued, "Besides the Great Qian, many other dynasties had dealings with demonic beasts. These dynasties recruited demonic beasts, provided them with food, and then used the power of the demonic beasts to strengthen themselves."

"Is that so?" Lu Feng was somewhat surprised. "So, Half-Demon must be quite common in other dynasties?"

"Quite the opposite. For some reason, none of the three major powers tolerate Half-Demon; once discovered, they are exterminated."

Lu Feng looked puzzled.

If they can accept cooperating with demonic beasts, why can't they tolerate Half-Demon?

"Because of the Ancestor, the Great Qian not only cannot tolerate Half-Demon, but also refuses to cooperate with demon beasts. Therefore, in recent years, there have been fewer and fewer demon beasts within its borders." When mentioning the Ancestor of the Great Qian, Lu Shuang's tone became more solemn.

Lu Feng then realized that the irreconcilable conflict between the Great Qian and the demonic beasts stemmed from that ancestor.

As they spoke, the two had already reached the exit.

Lu Xinghan, the Third Prince, and more than a hundred others had already gathered there. Upon seeing Lu Feng and Lu Shuang appear, everyone immediately stood up.

"Greetings, Princess! Congratulations on awakening your Sword Physique!"

Lu Xinghan and the Third Prince led the way in bowing, and the rest of them echoed in unison.

Behind Lu Xinghan, many people were secretly regretting their actions. If they had been more resolute and followed Lu Shuang directly, the opportunity to awaken the Sword Physique might have fallen to them instead of going to Lu Feng.

They were well aware that Lu Shuang's status was no longer what it used to be, and marrying the Crown Prince was no longer an option. Before her lay either the throne of Empress or entry into the Dragon Protection Pavilion.

The Great Qian requires that the emperor's cultivation level not exceed the Celestial Person Realm, but that only applies to ordinary people. Awakening the Sword Physique means that one's combat power far surpasses that of others in the same realm, and in the future, one may even be able to step into the Yin Spirit Realm, or even the higher Yang Spirit Realm.

Faced with everyone's congratulations, Lu Shuang merely raised her hand, skipping even the small talk. She found an open space, sat cross-legged, and quietly waited for the secret realm to open.

Lu Feng was also meditating beside her. Seeing this, the others quickly made way for her and moved to the other side to wait.

Three hours later, the entrance gate slowly opened. Everyone stepped aside to let Lu Shuang go first.

Lu Shuang didn't stand on ceremony and led Lu Feng to leave the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm first, with the others following one after another.

Outside the secret area, besides Lu Changning and his three companions who were guarding the place, there were many other figures. Lu Yunqi, Liu Yue, and a group of ministers had been waiting for a long time.

"Time's up! Open the Ten Thousand Swords Tomb Secret Realm!"

Lu Changning checked the time and gestured to the three people beside him. The four of them took out half of a jade tablet from their robes, threw it into the air, and simultaneously infused it with their True Essence.

The four fragments of jade merged together, transforming back into a complete jade tablet. Lu Changning then stepped forward and opened the gate to the secret realm.

The next moment, two figures flew out; it was Lu Feng and Lu Shuang.

"Xingshuang! How was it? Did you obtain the Celestial Person Realm inheritance?" Liu Yue quickly stepped forward, and before she could finish her question, she sensed Lu Shuang's aura. "You broke through to the Celestial Person Realm? It seems you gained a lot this time; you must have obtained an extraordinary inheritance!"

With her Celestial Person Realm Third Layer, she naturally noticed Lu Shuang's change at a glance.

Liu Yue glanced at Lu Feng beside her again. Lu Feng was concealing his divine sense, so she couldn't detect his true strength at all and didn't pay any more attention to him.

Lu Shuang didn't respond to her words, but simply said, "I'm going back to the Prince Jing's Manor."

After saying that, she led Lu Feng away.

Liu Yue didn't stop her. Watching her retreating figure, her joy was still hard to hide. "That's wonderful! This time, Xingshuang will definitely be chosen by the Ancestor!"

Soon, Lu Xinghan and the others came out one after another.

"Greetings to all the elders, and greetings to Your Majesty and the Empress!"

Lu Changning looked at the more than one hundred people in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.

"Excellent. Over a hundred of you survived this time; your future is limitless."

He paused, then continued, "Those who inherit the sword path may register here with me. You may keep a copy of the inheritance for yourselves, and the Dragon Protection Pavilion will also bestow additional rewards."

Lu Xinghan and several princes stepped forward and handed over their inheritance copies one by one.