Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

Yun Zhongzi's appearance made the black-clothed man's expression even more complicated. He obviously didn't want to confront this powerful old man head-on at this time. But the two companions beside him were obviously unwilling to leave. One of them challenged him, "Senior Yun, we just want to spar with each other. Why are you making such a fuss?"

Yun Zhongzi sneered and glanced at the three people: "Want to compete, eh? Then I, old man, will give you a chance myself." After that, he waved his hand lightly, and an invisible force instantly enveloped the three men in black, as if imprisoning them in an invisible cage.

Lin Feng, Qin Yue and Yun Yao were stunned. Such strength was far beyond their imagination, making them deeply feel the gap between themselves and the real masters. However, Rocky looked at Yun Zhongzi thoughtfully and nodded slightly, as if he had expected it.

"You three, now is a good time to improve yourselves." Yun Zhongzi turned around and looked at the three people. "There are many strange energy fluctuations in this secret realm, which can help practitioners quickly improve their cultivation. You can use this opportunity to train well."

Hearing this, Lin Feng's eyes lit up, and he quickly grasped the "Biying" flying sword in his hand. "Master, you just said that you would help me master 'Biying'. I want to try and see if I can further strengthen it here!"

Rocky nodded with relief: "It's just in time. You three continue practicing here. I'm going to go prepare some things. If you have any questions, please let me know."

After saying that, Rocky turned and left. The man in black was tied aside and temporarily unable to move. The three of them could finally focus on their own practice.

Lin Feng took a deep breath, closed his eyes again, and felt the surrounding environment. He felt a strange and powerful aura, and this energy filled the entire valley. He tried to guide this energy into his body and merge it with his own spiritual power.

As Lin Feng worked hard, his aura began to change, and he seemed to blend into the surrounding nature. At this moment, his state of mind became purer and more determined.

At this moment, a strange sound came from not far away, like a low and ancient spell. Lin Feng opened his eyes and saw a ball of golden light rising slowly in front of him, as if some treasure was about to appear.

"What is that?" Yun Yao asked in surprise.

The three approached the light carefully and found that there was an ancient jade in the middle. The jade gave off a gentle golden light, giving people a mysterious and solemn feeling.

"This is... a foundation-building stone!" Qin Yue suddenly exclaimed, "It is said that this kind of jade can greatly enhance the strength of a foundation-building cultivator, and can even directly break through the bottleneck!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. "If I can get this foundation-building stone, maybe I can really break through to the peak of foundation-building in one fell swoop."

"Don't just stand there, get started!" Yun Yao urged.

Just as the three of them were about to touch the jade, a strong repulsive force suddenly erupted, causing them to take a few steps back.

"It seems that it is not so easy to obtain this foundation stone." Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "But I won't give up. Let's solve this problem together!"

In the following time, the three of them kept trying various methods to try to obtain the foundation stone. In the process, they encountered many challenges, including complex barriers, sudden traps, etc. Whenever they encountered difficulties, Lin Feng would always take the lead and repeatedly resolve the crisis with the newly mastered "Biying" flying sword.

Finally, after experiencing several setbacks, when the last difficulty was overcome, the foundation stone in the light finally calmed down and no longer offered any resistance.

"Success!" Yun Yao shouted excitedly.

Lin Feng walked forward and slowly grasped the foundation stone that was as warm as jade with both hands. Instantly, a powerful and pure energy surged into his body and quickly spread along his meridians.

"It's amazing! I can feel the strength in my body increasing rapidly!" Lin Feng was very excited, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

After a moment, Lin Feng's aura suddenly surged, reaching the peak state of the foundation-building realm. A faint aura surrounded his body, and the whole person seemed to be refreshed.

"Breakthrough! Lin Feng, you did it!" Qin Yue cheered.

At this time, Yun Zhongzi came over quietly with an approving smile on his face: "Very good, you have done well. But the road of cultivation is still long, so don't slack off."

When the man in black saw this scene, his expression became more solemn, but he remained silent and did not dare to move.

As the night gradually fell, the secret realm was completely silent. After a whole day of hard work, the three young monks looked a little tired. But they were extremely satisfied and determined in their hearts, knowing that it was all worth it.

"I have gained a lot today." Yun Yao sighed softly, "I hope I can make progress like this every day in the future."

Qin Yue smiled and said, "Of course, we want to be the strongest immortal cultivators!"

Lin Feng stared at the foundation stone in his hand and the flying sword "Biying" next to him, and said with a firm look: "Next, we have to work hard for a bigger goal! There will be many challenges waiting for us tomorrow."

Before he finished speaking, there were several light footsteps in the distance. Everyone looked up and saw Rocky walking back slowly.

"Are you all tired? Have a good rest today and we will continue tomorrow." Rocky said with a smile.

The three of them smiled at each other and said in unison: "Okay, Master, we will work harder!"

In the distance, the figure of the man in black was still imprisoned, with anxiety and anger flashing in his eyes, as if foreshadowing that a new round of competition was about to begin.

Just as Lin Feng and the other two were about to follow Rocky to leave, the man in black suddenly said, "Wait a minute! We have something important to tell you."

Yun Zhongzi frowned, but he did not stop them. Instead, he motioned the three to stop and listen to them. Lin Feng and Yun Yao looked at each other, and saw a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

“We do have a story to tell.” The man in black said in a low but firm voice, “If you are still willing to help us after listening to it, then everything that happened before can be written off.”

Qin Yue asked curiously: "Oh? Then tell me about it."

The man in black took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "We are not here just to seize the treasure. In fact, our purpose is to save someone."

"Save someone?" Yun Yao looked at him in confusion. "Save who?"

"It's our junior sister - Liu Qing." A trace of pain flashed across the eyes of the man in black. "She is trapped in an extremely dangerous place. We need a powerful magic weapon to rescue her."

Lin Feng was slightly stunned, and a trace of sympathy rose in his heart. But his years of cultivation made him know that in this cruel world, trust is not so easy to give. "Why don't you come and ask for help directly?"

"Because we have done a lot of things that are not good to others, our reputation is too bad." Another man in black laughed bitterly, "So we had to take some extreme measures." Hearing this, Lin Feng felt a little complicated. Although he despised these people's behavior of fighting for treasures, if it was really just to save a relative... maybe it was really excusable?

"So what are you going to do now?" Yun Yao asked directly.

The man in black looked at Yun Zhongzi, who was silent for a while, and finally nodded: "Go on."

So the man in black described their plan in detail. It turned out that Liu Qing was trapped in a place called "The Soul-Losing Cave". It was said that it was full of powerful prohibitions and demons, and even the strong in the world of cultivation rarely escaped unscathed. The only thing that could save her was the legendary Soul-Calming Bell, and recently there were rumors that this Soul-Calming Bell might be deep in the secret realm.

After listening to this, Yun Zhongzi pondered for a moment and said, "What you said makes sense, but if we want to find this treasure, I'm afraid we need more detailed clues."

Seeing that Yun Zhongzi's attitude seemed to have softened, the three of them knew that this was an opportunity and also a test. "We also want to see if we can find the Soul-Calming Bell and rescue the girl you mentioned." Lin Feng said.

Hearing this, the man in black's eyes lit up: "Thank you! Thank you very much!" He seemed extremely grateful, and his tone was not as cold and ruthless as before.

However, Yun Yao remained vigilant: "But we can't guarantee success. After all, this kind of thing is very risky."

"As long as you are willing to try, it is enough." The man in black nodded firmly, "Even if there is only a little hope, we will not give up."

At this time, night has completely fallen, and the temperature around has dropped a few degrees. Everyone knows that tomorrow will be a more severe challenge.

"Okay, let's stop here for today," Yun Zhongzi announced, "Everyone go back and have a good rest, and we will set out again tomorrow morning."

After saying this, Yun Zhongzi released the restraints on the men in black. Watching them stand up slightly stiffly, Lin Feng secretly sighed in his heart, the world is really unpredictable!

Just as everyone was about to disperse, Rocky reminded them: "Don't forget, there are endless dangers in the secret realm. We must stay alert at all times."

"Understood." Lin Feng, Yun Yao and Qin Yue answered in unison, and each found a safe place to sit down and began to meditate and regulate their breathing.

From the depths of the woods in the distance, the howling of wild animals occasionally sounded particularly clear and harsh in the silent night. However, for them who had experienced countless life-and-death battles, this little noise was not enough to disturb their minds.

The men in black stood in a corner not far away and talked in low voices, as if they were discussing what to do next.

The next morning, the sun shone through the woods of the secret realm, bringing life to the land. After a night of rest, Lin Feng, Yun Yao and Qin Yue were much more refreshed. The three stood in front of Rocky, waiting for his instructions.

"Today our destination is the depths of the secret realm, where many unknown secrets are hidden." Rocky's eyes swept over everyone, "We must go all out and not slack off in the slightest."

"Understood, Master." The three responded in unison.

The men in black were now free of their restraints, and their attitude became respectful, as if they sincerely hoped that this cooperation could go smoothly.

"Let's go." Lin Feng took the first step, and the flying sword "Biying" in his hand emitted a faint green light.

Along the way, they passed through dense forests, crossed high mountains, and encountered several waves of monsters. Relying on their own strengths and teamwork, they were able to quickly resolve the battle every time. Every time at this time, Yun Zhongzi would give some pointers, which benefited everyone a lot.

The afternoon sun shone through the leaves, casting patches of light, and they took a short rest beside a stream.

"The scenery here is so beautiful." Yun Yao said softly.

"It's a pity that we don't have time to appreciate these." Qin Yue sighed.

"That's true, but it's good to relax occasionally." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Well, you are right. But we still need to be vigilant. After all, this is a forbidden area and it is full of dangers." Rocky reminded.

After a short rest, they continued on their way. As they went deeper into the secret realm, the surrounding atmosphere became more and more gloomy, and even a hint of uneasiness permeated the air.

At dusk, the group finally came to the entrance of an ancient cave. The cave was hidden in a thorny area and it was difficult to find its existence without careful observation.

"Is this the Cave of Enchantment?" Yun Yao asked with a frown.

"Yes, it is said that there are many dangers here, but we have no choice." The man in black nodded and replied.

"Okay, let's go in." Lin Feng said decisively, holding "Biying" in his hand with a firm look in his eyes.

Everyone entered the cave, where the light was dim, the air was humid and hot, and the surroundings were filled with strange stone carvings and mysterious runes.

"There's something wrong with this place..." Qin Yue muttered in a low voice.

Suddenly, a strange sound was heard, and then the ground began to shake slightly. Several huge black shadows appeared in the darkness ahead. They turned out to be several powerful demons!

"Everyone be careful!" Rocky shouted, and instantly drew out the long sword behind him, ready to meet the enemy.

Lin Feng immediately swung "Biying", and a green light cut through the night, hitting the nearest demon. The monster screamed, and its body was cut in half. Seeing this, the other companions also offered their weapons.

Yun Yao cast a spell, summoning several ice spikes to freeze all the enemies that approached. Qin Yue, holding a double blade, flexibly shuttled between the enemy groups, and each move could hit the target's vital points.

Just when everyone was trying their best to resist the monsters, the man in black suddenly took out a bronze token from his arms and threw it to the center. Then a dazzling light shot up into the sky, and the attacking monsters suddenly fell into chaos and fled everywhere.

"Is this a soul-calming token?!" Rocky looked at the inconspicuous little object in surprise.

"Yes, this is the only way to temporarily intimidate the guards here." The man in black explained, "But this effect will not last long. We must hurry to find Liu Qing's location." (End of this chapter)