"My big brother isn't hiding his strength—he's just that heaven-defying," said Bai Yunqing.
"The White Dragon God Robe, could it really set up formations rivaling the Blue Dragon God Robe?" Yao Luo spoke up as well, her tone thick with disbelief.
"Are you all looking down on people again?" Bai Yunqing said.
"Young Master Bai, we have no intention of looking down on Young Master Chu Feng—it's just that this truly defies all reason," Ling Mo'er explained.
"And you say you're not looking down on him?"
"Ling Xiao can do the same, can't he?"
"So when someone from your Seven Realms Sacred Residence's Ling Xiao does it, it's perfectly reasonable, but when my big brother Chu Feng does it, suddenly it's impossible?" Bai Yunqing said.
He had long heard that Ling Xiao's barrier combat power could defy the rules by an entire rank, and when the barrier was used not to attack people but to break formations, it could defy the rules by two ranks.
Seeing Bai Yunqing put it that way, Ling Sheng'er asked Chu Feng, "So Chu Feng, you also have Primordial Divine Water?"
"Primordial Divine Water? What is that?" Chu Feng asked.
"It's nothing." Seeing the situation, Ling Mo'er quickly cut in, giving Ling Sheng'er a look to signal her to stop talking.
But Ling Sheng'er didn't think much of it and said, "Oh come on, sister—Chu Feng isn't stupid. I've already brought it up, and even if I don't keep talking, he'll definitely be able to figure it out."
She turned to Chu Feng and continued, "Ling Xiao can indeed boost his combat power by one rank based on his barrier techniques, and when using barriers to break formations, he can boost it by two ranks—but that's all thanks to the power of Primordial Divine Water."
"There's actually such a thing, and I've never even heard of it," Bai Yunqing said in surprise, equally startled.
"It's normal that you haven't heard of it. The Primordial Divine Water was obtained jointly by various factions from an ancient ruin."
"Primordial Divine Water is extremely rare, so the various factions would only use it to nurture their absolute top-tier geniuses."
"Currently in our Seven Realms Sacred Residence, only Ling Xiao has this privilege. Unless someone can surpass Ling Xiao, they won't receive Primordial Divine Water," Ling Sheng'er said.
"This is a secret that must not leave this conversation. You two young masters should pretend you never heard any of it," Ling Mo'er added. "Otherwise, it could bring serious trouble—because none of the factions, nor those geniuses, would ever admit to this."
"So that's how it is—I misunderstood after all. You really weren't looking down on my big brother Chu Feng," Bai Yunqing said, scratching his head awkwardly.
"So, Young Master Chu Feng, without relying on any external aid, and truly wearing only the White Dragon God Robe, the formations you set up while breaking arrays can rival those of the Blue Dragon God Robe?" Ling Mo'er asked again.
"That's right—my big brother Chu Feng is the genuine article. He hasn't relied on any external help."
"Not only that, my big brother Chu Feng's barrier combat power also rivals that of the Gray Dragon God Robe," Bai Yunqing said.
"Really?"
"Wouldn't that put him on par with Ling Xiao, who uses Primordial Divine Water?" Yao Luo asked.
"Big brother Chu Feng, show them yourself—otherwise they won't believe me, and it'll look like I'm just bragging," Bai Yunqing said.
"Brother Bai isn't lying," Chu Feng said, and as he spoke, the power of his barriers surged forth once more, this time displaying his combat strength.
Feeling Chu Feng's barrier combat power, Ling Mo'er's gaze instantly grew complex, and she fell into deep thought.
Ling Sheng'er, meanwhile, wore an expression of delighted surprise—clearly, Chu Feng had impressed her once again.
"Young Master Chu Feng, you're an absolute monster."
"Who's your master? How come we've never heard of you before?" Yao Luo moved even closer to Chu Feng, her large eyes sparkling with bright, eager light.
She showed intense curiosity toward Chu Feng—some might even call it admiration.
"My master has asked me not to reveal his identity. Please don't take offense, Miss Yao," Chu Feng said.
"Oh, how mysterious." Yao Luo wasn't the least bit offended—she only smiled even sweeter.
Her attitude toward Chu Feng now was nothing compared to when they had first met—the two were practically worlds apart.
"That girl has taken a fancy to you," the Queen said with a laugh.
Even without the Queen pointing it out, Chu Feng could tell—Yao Luo's gaze toward him now was practically on fire.
The girl was clearly the type who admired strength. After witnessing Chu Feng's talent, she had gradually fallen under his spell.
She too was a Spirit World Master, which meant she understood just how terrifying a talent it was to possess such power without relying on any external aid.
"Let's continue on our way," Chu Feng said.
After that, the group of five pressed onward, and in the blink of an eye they encountered yet another checkpoint.
This time, the five of them joined forces directly.