After lunch, the disciples of the Nine Sects gathered outside the city gate. With so many sects combined, there were over a hundred people, but they stood scattered and disorganized, lacking any semblance of order.
Of course, there was no need to pay much attention when opening the Silver Moon Secret Realm; there had never been any major incidents reported during its previous openings.
Ye Feng scanned the crowd continuously. Since leaving the Dragon Tiger Sect, only a few people knew his identity; everyone else was completely unaware. Therefore, his observations did not attract anyone's attention. Even if he happened to meet someone's gaze, they would likely assume he was just assessing their cultivation levels.
However, Ye Feng knew he was searching for Leiting. He wanted to find a way to blend into the Silver Moon Secret Realm, but so far, he had not sensed her presence. For a moment, he began to doubt whether Leiting had been misleading him.
Ning Ruoxue whispered, "Stop looking. If she could be found so easily, she would have been discovered long ago. I suspect she has her own methods. Just wait and see; once we enter the Silver Moon Secret Realm, everything will become clear!"
Ye Feng nodded and ceased his observations, though unease lingered in his heart.
In fact, after leaving Haotian City, they were not far from the Forbidden Domain, especially with the Qiu Yang Secret Realm ahead. Ye Feng instinctively gazed into the distance; from within the Forbidden Domain, he seemed to sense the oppressive aura of powerful beasts.
None of the elders from the sects were present, as per regulations; when disciples entered the Qiu Yang Secret Realm, their sect elders were not allowed on-site. This was also to prevent any elder from meddling.
The one opening the Silver Moon Secret Realm was an elder from the Lei Family. This elderly man, with graying hair and over a hundred years old, hunched slightly as he walked slowly to the entrance of the Silver Moon Secret Realm. Unlike Ye Feng's previous experience of needing to chant incantations to enter, this time, the elder simply waved his hands in the air. A massive aerial vortex appeared before him, glowing a light green.
He smiled slightly and turned to address the disciples of various sects: "Disciples may enter one by one. Remember, you only have half an hour to enter; after that, the passage will disappear. By then, it will be too late!"
After saying this, he placed his hands behind his back and leisurely walked away.
Once he disappeared from Ye Feng's sight, Ye Feng said to Ning Ruoxue: "Let's go, Ruo Xue. I see them hesitating; we should go in first!"
His voice was not quiet; other Dragon Tiger Sect disciples looked at Ye Feng as if watching a joke. Although nothing significant had happened during past openings of the Silver Moon Secret Realm, who could guarantee that this time would be different? Did Ye Feng really want to be cannon fodder? He might end up in a situation where even his body couldn't be found!
Ning Ruoxue nodded and disregarded their thoughts as she quickly moved forward with Ye Feng.
The massive green vortex seemed to possess a strong attraction; as they approached it slightly, an immense force pulled them both in without giving them time to react.
Soon after, Ye Feng felt darkness enveloping him; his body spun uncontrollably around him while he found himself unable to move!
He had no idea how long it had been when he slowly opened his eyes. Shaking his head slightly to regain composure, he finally took notice of his surroundings.
He had arrived in a vast jungle that seemed endless at first glance!
Ning Ruoxue did not know where she had been transported; at this moment, Ye Feng was not by her side.
Outside the Silver Moon Secret Realm, after Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue entered, others followed suit. Especially the disciples under Jiang Shiji and Li Xingqi, each of them had a bloodthirsty look in their eyes, as if they were about to engage in something extremely exciting.
Of course, what they were about to do was kill!
No one knew that just after the last disciple of the Nine Sects entered the Silver Moon Secret Realm, a flash of red light appeared and then vanished!
The only one who noticed this scene was the hunchbacked old man who opened the Silver Moon Secret Realm. His eyes were half-squinted, and he wore a smile on his face, showing no signs of emotion. After staring at the vortex for a long time and knowing it had completely disappeared, the old man slowly faded away in the distance.
If Ye Feng were present, he would certainly find it strange and even surprising that this old man had clearly left but was still standing there. None of them noticed him; could it be that this old man's strength had reached a level where he could blend into the world at will?
Of course, Ye Feng would not see this scene. After he entered the Silver Moon Secret Realm, Xuan Lao's voice rang out.
"That old man's strength is formidable, far beyond your understanding. Fortunately, he hasn't detected my presence. I'm curious how so many unusual individuals have appeared in this small place—first the Ethereal Clan, then the Evil Sect, and now such a powerful being. Heh heh, Ye Feng, the place you are in is truly extraordinary!"
Ye Feng scratched the back of his head, feeling a lingering dizziness from the earlier spinning. After shaking his head vigorously, he helplessly said, "I don't know what's going on either. Xuan Lao, you say I'm just a small cultivator; how could I encounter so many things in succession? Sigh, fate plays tricks on people. But thinking about it, it's not necessarily a bad thing. In martial arts cultivation, if everything goes smoothly without any setbacks, how can one's cultivation withstand testing? Only through constant tempering can one's cultivation be solidified and improved."
Xuan Lao praised him with a smile and said, "Although there are many beasts in this place, there are also many treasures. How long do you have to stay in this Silver Moon Secret Realm?"
Ye Feng raised his head and thought for a moment before replying, "It seems like a month; I haven't paid much attention to the specific time. By the way, Xuan Lao, did you hear what Leiting said earlier? What do you think about her words?"
"That girl is extraordinary; her talent is exceptionally high. The Lei Family is fortunate to have such a junior appear. Most of what she said is likely true; if you encounter her again, it would be good to cooperate. Just remember to keep your guard up; I don't want you to perish like that; my hopes would be shattered."
Ye Feng nodded and said, "I understand. However, I have a feeling that I'm in a forbidden area here!"
Xuan Lao suddenly burst into laughter: "You noticed? Your perception isn't bad now. As I mentioned earlier, that old man is incredibly strong—beyond belief. He specifically set up a layer of spatial rules inside here just for you. Other disciples entering will definitely access the Silver Moon Secret Realm, but you were directly transported into this forbidden area!"
"What? I'm really in a forbidden area?" Ye Feng shouted angrily. "What does that old man intend? Is it so easy to enter a forbidden area? There are countless beasts here; if I'm not careful, won't my life be forfeit? No way! I need to find a way to enter the Silver Moon Secret Realm; I can't end up dying alone here!"
Xuan Lao spoke slowly: "Don't rush; that old man must have his reasons for sending you here. As I said before, his cultivation is extraordinarily powerful. I suspect he isn't from the Lei Family; perhaps the original old man has already been killed by him—he's merely occupying that person's body."
"What? Occupying a body?" Ye Feng became confused immediately. "What about his own body?"
"It's just that his soul occupies the dominant part of this body. You must understand that once one's cultivation reaches a certain level, they can temporarily control others with their soul—though not for very long. Another method is to kill the opponent and allow part of their soul to permanently control them, turning them into puppets. However, such practices are rare and can greatly deplete one's energy—it's not worth it. Right now, I can't determine if that old man is merely a blood puppet or not. But rest assured; he will definitely come looking for you; just wait patiently here."
Ye Feng found it somewhat difficult to react at first. To be honest, the amount of information he received today was quite overwhelming, and he needed some time to digest it properly.
In the end, he seemed to heed Xuan Lao's advice and stayed here. However, the entire day passed without a trace of that old man.
During this time, several low-level beasts came to disturb him, but upon realizing that Ye Feng was not easy to provoke, they quickly retreated.
Ye Feng did not kill these beasts either. In this forbidden area, killing a beast would inevitably attract others since many beasts are bloodthirsty. Once drawn in by the scent of blood, Ye Feng would find himself in a very passive position.
Solo beasts were manageable, but if he encountered groups of beasts, it would be a matter of life or death for Ye Feng!
Time passed slowly, and soon the sky darkened as night fell. Once night arrived, the danger level in this forbidden area doubled; many beasts were active at night, and most of them were quite powerful.
Ye Feng cautiously heightened his vigilance, unleashing his True Essence Power to observe every movement within a ten-mile radius.
At this moment, he knew he could not afford to rest. He had to remain alert and secretly decided that if the old man did not appear by dawn, he would definitely choose not to stay here any longer!
Just then, an aged voice came from nearby: "Do you still have some sense left?"
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