"Why are you still standing there dazing off? Let's keep moving," Chu Feng said.
Although the black flames had yet to retreat, Chu Feng was already confident that he could ensure everyone's safe passage.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yunqing and the other two rose into the air and followed Chu Feng deeper into the cavern world.
"Chu Feng, how did you know that this trial works the same way as the previous ones — that as long as we follow you, we don't need to do anything and can still reap the rewards?" Ling Sheng'er asked curiously.
"The stone wall already gave us more than enough clues."
"If we had gone through the barrier gate on the right like your sister suggested, and I managed to break through this trial, then yes, you would have passed as well. But the rewards you'd receive would be somewhat less than what we'll get here."
"As for the gate we took — while it's indeed more dangerous, as long as you don't take that final step, you'll be relatively safe."
"So the danger here can actually be avoided."
"As for what kind of trial this place actually is, the stone wall gave us hints about that too," Chu Feng explained.
"You managed to decipher everything on the stone wall in such a short time?" Ling Sheng'er asked, surprised.
She had glanced at the stone wall content earlier herself and found it extremely difficult to comprehend — impossible to fully grasp in a short time, in fact — so she had stopped looking.
As a result, everything she and her sister understood about the stone wall had come from their mother's explanation.
But what Chu Feng said differed somewhat from what their mother had told them.
Yet, judging by everything so far, it was Chu Feng's interpretation that was proving correct.
Obviously, Chu Feng's comprehension was far more thorough than their mother's.
And yet, Chu Feng had only spent a tiny fraction of the time.
This made her realize that not only was her mother inferior to Chu Feng in this regard, but she herself was nowhere close either.
"NOW you see how impressive my big brother is?"
"That sister of yours — long hair, short on insight. Instead of seizing this chance to latch onto my Brother Chu Feng, she tried to use him for some petty advantage. She'll have regrets, just you wait."
Bai Yunqing praised Chu Feng while still seething over Ling Mo'er's behavior earlier.
Ling Sheng'er's expression shifted slightly.
"Chu Feng, please don't blame my sister. She's not a bad person at heart. She just loves me too much, and sometimes she does extreme things for my sake."
"If you must blame someone, blame me."
Ling Sheng'er said this to Chu Feng, genuinely hoping he wouldn't end up becoming enemies with her sister.
"Your sister is your sister, and you are you. I can tell the difference."
"But regarding your sister, you don't need to worry too much. For your sake, I won't make an enemy of her."
"However… if she holds a grudge over this and continues to cause me trouble, then I will see it through to the end," Chu Feng said.
"Rest assured, my sister will absolutely not trouble you again. I can guarantee that," Ling Sheng'er said.
"If that's the case, then that's for the best."
Chu Feng smiled. It wasn't that he didn't believe Ling Sheng'er — he simply didn't trust Ling Mo'er.
He didn't think Ling Mo'er was someone Ling Sheng'er could keep in check.
In Chu Feng's own estimation, as long as Ling Mo'er had even a shred of sense, she wouldn't continue to provoke him. But then again, some geniuses — for all their extraordinary talent, they simply lacked good judgment.
Chu Feng could see that the two sisters shared a deep bond, and he had a favorable impression of Ling Sheng'er. If it were possible, he wouldn't want any unpleasantness with Ling Mo'er either.
But if Ling Mo'er truly was the type who felt entitled to throw her weight around simply because she had powerful backing behind her, then Chu Feng would certainly not indulge her.
Although this cavern world was enormous — so vast that it seemed to stretch on infinitely in every direction — what realm were Chu Feng and his companions at? Their speed was tremendous. After a brief exchange, they arrived at the far end of the cavern world.
And there, spanning across the entire end, stood an enormous and magnificent barrier gate.
"So the final trial is next?" Chu Feng asked Ling Sheng'er.
"Yes, that's the final trial — and the last floor of this ancient palace. This trial should be some kind of challenge, but there shouldn't be any mortal danger," Ling Sheng'er replied.
"Then let's go see it together."
The four of them flew toward the barrier gate as one.
Hum—
But the moment he stepped through the barrier gate, Chu Feng felt the world around him shift.