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"It seems the only option is to go and ask the Guardian Barrier Clan for help — see if they can make an exception." Chu Feng felt quite helpless about the situation.
"But what if they won't let you in either?" the Queen asked.
"If I truly can't enter the Hundred Refinements Field, then we'll have no choice but to resort to the worst possible plan," Chu Feng said.
"The worst possible plan? What is it?" the Queen asked.
"If I can't enter the Hundred Refinements Field, then there's no chance of obtaining the Hundred Refinements Jade Stone. But I absolutely must get my hands on it."
"So if I can't get in, the only thing I can do is go back to the Hanba Dead Water Pool and wait — set an ambush for Kong Zheng and snatch the Hundred Refinements Jade Stone from him."
"However..." At this point, a flash of helplessness crossed Chu Feng's eyes.
"However, if you want to defeat Kong Zheng, you'd have to tap into the Evil God Sword's power. And right now that sword is far too strong. The stronger it becomes, the greater the threat it poses to you."
"Even if you managed to obtain the Hundred Refinements Jade Stone, you'd likely suffer severe injuries — or worse, you could lose your life. That truly is the worst plan," the Queen said.
"No, that's not what I meant. What bothers me is that ambushing Kong Zheng is the act of a despicable person. If it weren't absolutely necessary, I really wouldn't want to resort to such a method," Chu Feng said.
"Then why not go back to the Guardian Barrier Clan? If Kong Zheng was able to enter, that proves they're not completely unwilling to make exceptions."
"If you offer them a suitable benefit — a bribe, perhaps — you might be able to get in," the Queen suggested.
"I suppose it's worth a try." As he spoke, Chu Feng reached out his hand to retrieve the barrier key.
Hummm—
However, just at that moment, the barrier key actually underwent a change — a faint glow began to shimmer from it.
As the light flickered, waves of barrier power surged outward in rippling patterns, pouring into the barrier itself.
In that instant, the barrier wall — which had been utterly impervious — began to undulate, and before long a gaping hole nearly three meters tall had opened in the barrier wall that sealed off the Hundred Refinements Field.
It was a doorway. An entrance into the Hundred Refinements Field.
"It worked! Chu Feng, your barrier key actually works!" the Queen cried out in delight, bouncing up and down with excitement. A bright, sweet smile spread across her stunningly beautiful face, and she looked absolutely overjoyed.
The reason she was so excited was because she knew that if Chu Feng couldn't enter the Hundred Refinements Field, he would have gone straight after Kong Zheng — because Chu Feng would never abandon
She didn't care whether ambushing Kong Zheng was a despicable act. What she cared about was that with Chu Feng's current strength, he would struggle to defeat Kong Zheng.
The only way to take the Hundred Refinements Jade Stone from him would be to use the Evil God Sword's power — and the backlash from that sword was no trivial matter. The Queen did not want Chu Feng taking that kind of risk.
But now, with the barrier key working, there was no need for that worst-case plan. Of course she was happy.
Hummm—
After opening a doorway in the barrier formation, the barrier key actually drifted through the air of its own accord and floated toward Chu Feng, as though it knew he was its master.
"I have you to thank for this. You've done me a great favor." Chu Feng clasped the barrier key in his hand, his heart brimming with joy.
"Chu Feng, get inside quickly. That barrier door won't stay open for long," the Queen urged.
"Mm." Chu Feng gave a slight nod and stepped through, entering the Hundred Refinements Field.
And sure enough, the moment he had barely crossed the threshold, the barrier door sealed shut behind him.
It was exactly as it had been before — not a single difference. Even its defensive power remained as formidable as ever. No one would be able to tell the slightest change.
"This is the Hundred Refinements Field?"