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Wei Chen anticipated that in this situation, both Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong would undoubtedly be furious, unleashing even more powerful pressure to crush him. He was confident that the might of the Demon Lotus and the power of the Golden Dragon could withstand it, but if they resorted to underhanded tactics afterward, it would be a loss for him.
He was considering whether he should appropriately show weakness.
A hero does not bow down as long as they can preserve the greater good and maintain their dignity without kneeling. Given Wei Chen's nature, he would make some concessions and sacrifices to appease the two Supreme Beings.
However, the unfolding situation was beyond his expectations.
Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong not only did not rage but instead looked at him with appreciation. What did this mean?
Wei Chen's expression turned bewildered; he was utterly confused.
Seeing the expressions of Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong, everyone else was also dumbfounded. What in the world was happening? The guy didn’t kneel and was instead being recognized?
"Damn it, if I had known, I wouldn't have knelt either!"
"Yeah, yeah! A man’s knees are worth gold; why should I kneel to them?"
"You two fools, try not kneeling and see what happens. I guarantee they'll teach you how to behave in no time. If you don’t kneel, at least you need to withstand Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong's pressure. Can you handle it? Without high-level strength from the Soul Realm, it's simply impossible."
"That’s true."
…
Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong scrutinized Wei Chen for a while before shifting their attention away from him. They gazed at the towering beams of light rising from the mountain peak, quietly waiting for the opening of the Penglai Secret Realm.
Every time the Penglai Secret Realm opened, they would come; it was an immensely important event. Moreover, they would enter the Penglai Secret Realm alongside it, and each refinement could lead to a qualitative leap in their strength.
As the two leaders turned their attention away from Wei Chen, the others gradually lost interest as well. After all, they had come for the Penglai Secret Realm; matters concerning Wei Chen could wait until after they had explored it.
Maximizing the benefits from the trials of the Penglai Secret Realm was the true priority.
The beam of light grew increasingly powerful, but there was still some time before the Penglai Secret Realm would open. Typically, such a beam needed to last for three full hours to create a passageway and unlock the realm.
Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong had tried countless methods to keep the Penglai Secret Realm in an open state, but none had succeeded. That impenetrable entrance could only be breached by the forces of nature, by that miraculous beam of light.
No matter how strong humanity became, they could not achieve everything. Some things could only be accomplished through natural processes.
The opening of the Penglai Secret Realm was a significant event in the minds of both the Sea Tribe and the human leaders. Every year, there would be a special gathering where various methods were proposed in search of ways to open the realm, but without exception, all attempts ended in failure.
After repeated failures, Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong gradually realized that human power could not accomplish everything. The wonders of the Penglai Secret Realm were only available for one month each time; once that month passed, they would have to wait a long time for another opportunity.
Once that month ended and the entrance closed, those trapped inside would be killed instantly.
The Penglai Secret Realm was not merely a place of fortune; it was also a death trap.
Ji Mei knelt on the ground and tugged at Wei Chen's sleeve, whispering, "Wei Chen, you really are bold."
"Not too bad. Why should I kneel for someone who has nothing to do with me?" Wei Chen replied lightly.
"It's just you alone; it would be hard for you not to stand out this time. In the past, you've never found yourself in such a situation. Thunderstorm and my father are both hundreds of years old and powerful seniors; even if you did kneel, it wouldn't be a loss for you," Ji Mei said.
Wei Chen pouted slightly. "I don't care about losses or gains; I just follow my heart. If you take me to meet your father as your prospective son-in-law, then I would naturally kneel."
"Your mindset is really good; you can still joke around at a time like this."
"Not joking, I'm serious. How about after the Penglai Secret Realm trip, you take me to try it?" Wei Chen teased Ji Mei.
Ji Mei felt like crying without tears, thinking to herself, "The Demon Lotus Successor truly lives up to the title. Arrogance is overwhelming. Sigh, his abilities are quite strong; even being near him, I can faintly sense the oppressive power of my father and Thunderstorm. It's almost suffocating. And that's just a hint of their pressure that hasn't fully spread to me. How did Wei Chen manage to endure being at the center of the storm?"
"It must be attributed to the wonders of the Demon Lotus, right? Father, forgive me. Even if it kills me, I won't reveal this. While you all are searching for the Demon Lotus Successor, little do you know that I already figured out that Wei Chen is the one when I was in the Eastern Wasteland."
"But he and I are essentially one. That feeling is no less than my feelings for you; I could never betray him. If you were to discover his true identity, who knows what you might do? His current strength is not formidable; if you truly intend to kill him, with just a thought, he could be dead."
"I won't let that happen. This is an opportunity for him to enter your sight. After your divine consciousness checks him, there will be no more doubts about him. For him, this is a good thing."
Ji Mei's mind raced as countless thoughts swirled in her head.
Meanwhile, Wei Chen quietly gazed at the brilliant light, his eyes shining with longing. Thunderstorm and Ji Pokong no longer looked at him; he wouldn't make himself a nuisance and didn't even dare to secretly observe their thoughts.
At that level of strength, being watched would be sensed by them; Wei Chen didn't want to cause any trouble.
"Wei Chen, do you really want to meet my father?" After hesitating for a moment, Ji Mei asked seriously.
Wei Chen was taken aback and then shook his head vigorously. He awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Just kidding! Do you think I'm foolish? Your dad is so powerful; if he takes a dislike to me and just moves a finger, I'd be done for! That would be such a loss!"
Ji Mei shot him a fierce glare before continuing to kneel properly.
Everyone else was also kneeling respectfully; since the two leaders hadn't spoken yet, how could they dare to rise? It was normal to kneel for three hours during each opening of the Penglai Secret Realm, as it was a time for the leaders to assert their authority.
Finally, as many people's legs began to numb, the brilliant light suddenly retracted and in the blink of an eye returned into the mountain. A massive circular Five-Star Light Array appeared at the mountaintop, its shimmering light exuding endless allure.
"The Penglai Secret Realm has been opened. You may enter at your leisure, but it's best to come out by the twenty-ninth. It's not very safe to be the last one out; your lives are more important than anything else. People die for wealth just as birds perish for food; don't follow in the footsteps of those predecessors."
"Thunderstorm" announced loudly, his figure disappearing as he entered the "Five-Star Light Array."
"Ji Pokong" addressed the strong warriors of the "Sea Tribe," saying, "The 'Penglai Secret Realm' is the best opportunity and the finest place for training. Everyone should strive hard. The 'Thunder Sovereign' is right; life is paramount, everything else is trivial."
With that, "Ji Pokong" also vanished into the "Five-Star Light Array."
Once the two leaders had left, the kneeling warriors from the "Central Domain" and the "Sea Tribe" hurriedly got to their feet, scrambling to enter the "Five-Star Light Array."
On the side of the "Sea Tribe," the "First Prince," along with the second and third princes, did not come to "Penglai Island." They were scattered across various sea regions handling state affairs. Although "Ji Feng," the younger brother of "Ji Mei," was qualified to enter the "Penglai Secret Realm," he had to stay behind to guard "Penglai Island" and thus missed his chance to enter, quietly envying those who could.
Once everyone had left, "Ji Mei" turned to "Wei Chen" and said, "Let's go; there's no one left. You seem quite calm. You should know that every additional breath spent in the 'Penglai Secret Realm' is a tremendous benefit."
"It's not that exaggerated. I'm not particularly interested in the 'Penglai Secret Realm' right now. I only promised to help you by taking a look inside. My strength in the 'Soul World' has been improving rapidly; not being in the 'Penglai Secret Realm' won't have much impact on me."
"Stop boasting. Once you get in there, you'll understand. The cleansing of one's physique in the 'Penglai Secret Realm' is beyond your imagination. Even 'Thunderstorm' and my father entered first; just wait and see—they will definitely be the last ones out, making sure not to waste a single moment in there."
Saying this, "Ji Mei" took hold of "Wei Chen's" hand and jumped into the "Penglai Secret Realm."
In an instant, the scenery changed, and "Wei Chen" found himself in a brand new world.
What he saw was not much different from the desolate mountains and wilderness of the "Soul World." However, there was no sun in the "Penglai Secret Realm," and the sky above was gray and somewhat gloomy, adding a somber atmosphere to the overall setting.
"This is the 'Penglai Secret Realm'?" "Wei Chen" asked.
"Ji Mei" nodded. "Of course! Where else could it be? How does it feel?"
In truth, it was also her first time here, but she pretended to be very familiar with it...
"Not bad, I suppose. There's nothing particularly special about it, but the Soul Power here is so rich that it’s almost tangible. Cultivating here, advancing by leaps and bounds in a day is not a problem."
"The cultivation speed is just like flying; that's the first benefit of the Penglai Secret Realm. The second benefit is the Soul Jade that can surface at any time. The Soul Techniques within the Soul Jade range from Sixth Rank to Tenth Rank, depending on luck. The higher the grade of the Soul Jade, the greater the commotion when it surfaces, attracting many people to fight over it. The advantage of being with me is that as long as we find it first, no one dares to snatch it away."
"Tenth Rank Soul Jade? That sounds exaggerated," Wei Chen asked in surprise.
"Not exaggerated at all. In the history of the Penglai Secret Realm, Tenth Rank Soul Jade has appeared four times, while Ninth Rank Soul Jade has surfaced thousands of times."
"Four times? Then the probability of us encountering Ninth Rank Soul Jade can be considered negligible."
"Don't be greedy; Ninth Rank Soul Jade is more than enough for you right now. Enough talk—absorb the Soul Power while following the original plan. That direction is rarely traveled; if we come across any Soul Jade, it's all yours. I won't compete with you for it," Ji Mei promised.
"Really?"
"Do you think I'm as poor as you? There are some Tenth Rank Soul Jades in the Sea Tribe Treasury; why would I bother fighting you for something?" Ji Mei shot Wei Chen a glance.
The two flew into the sky, heading northeast at a slow pace. As they flew, Wei Chen unabashedly devoured the Soul Power around him; within the Soul of the Raging Dragon, the flow of Soul Power surged, and his strength increased rapidly.
Neither of them realized that a massive crisis awaited them ahead.
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