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Seemingly burdened by guilt, Qiu Zhu's usual cold demeanor vanished upon seeing Chun Wu and Chu Feng. She approached them and asked with genuine concern, her expression showing she truly cared for Chu Feng and Chun Wu.
"Junior Sister Chun Wu, I didn't expect you to arrive before us." Seeing Chun Wu, Dong Xue looked surprised, with a hint of sourness in her voice, indicating she was still upset about their previous argument.
"What an interesting thing to say, Senior Sister Dong Xue. Do you know where this Pregnant Object Sacred Temple came from?" Chun Wu pouted, asking coldly.
"And you think you do?" Dong Xue sneered in return.
"Of course I do! This place was discovered by Junior Brother Wuqing, and we opened it together. If not for us, how would you ever witness a marvel like the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple?" Chun Wu declared loudly.
"What? You two opened this place?" Hearing this, everyone was shocked. Especially when they learned Chu Feng had discovered it, their gazes toward him grew complicated.
After all, Chu Feng was only a first-rank Martial Lord. Yet the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple looked extraordinary at a single glance. For such a place to be discovered by Chu Feng felt truly incredible.
"Junior Brother Wuqing possesses unique barrier techniques and can see things invisible to ordinary people. For instance, the Shifting Mosaic Diagram – only Junior Brother Wuqing could accurately decipher it, right? Senior Sister Qiu Zhu, you should understand this well, correct?" Chun Wu turned her gaze to Qiu Zhu.
"Indeed. Junior Brother Wuqing's barrier techniques are exceptional, far beyond ours. This was evident not only with the diagram but also during the evening banquet, where his various barrier methods showcased his remarkable skill." Qiu Zhu nodded in agreement.
"Hmph, so what if he found it? Can he let us enter now?" Dong Xue had already fallen out with Chu Feng, so she no longer cared about maintaining friendly relations. For an opponent, she would only mock, never praise.
"In another hour, the light beam will disappear, and the entrance to the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple will emerge." Chu Feng said with a smile, his tone calm.
"Are you certain?" Yet his simple statement caused a stir in the crowd. Almost everyone's eyes fixed on Chu Feng again, especially Xia Yu, Dong Xue, and Qiu Zhu – those who knew what the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple was. Excitement flickered across their faces.
"Believe it or not, that's up to you." Chu Feng smiled faintly, offered no explanation, and casually waved his hand. A barrier formed in the air, and he sat upon it. Seeing this, Chun Wu also sat down beside him.
"Miss Xia Yu, might I ask what exactly the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple is?" At that moment, Zhan Feng asked with a smile. He was truly curious about this place, and from the reactions of Xia Yu and the others, he could tell they knew something.
"I haven't heard of the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple either. But Young Master Zhan Feng, please be patient. If Junior Brother Wuqing's words are true, then in an hour, we will naturally find out what it is."
"However, I have heard from my Master that there are many dangerous places within the Martial Pattern Immortal Domain. So I advise everyone, if you intend to enter this temple, it's best to be cautious."
Xia Yu was too shrewd to easily reveal that the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple was a place that nurtured Martial Patterns and various wondrous items, much less that it was a legendary massive treasure trove.
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister Xia Yu. But I, Zhan Feng, have few merits aside from my courage. Dangerous places are my favorite to challenge." Zhan Feng was no simple character either. Recognizing that Xia Yu was deliberately trying to scare him, he responded with provocation.
"Heh." Xia Yu couldn't be bothered to bicker with Zhan Feng. She merely smiled faintly and said nothing more.
After these top geniuses arrived, others continued to trickle in. In the end, out of the hundred talents who entered the Martial Pattern Immortal Domain, eighty-three had gathered.
When the eighty-third person arrived, it was exactly the time Chu Feng had mentioned for the light beam to disappear.
Most unexpectedly, Chu Feng's prediction was spot-on. The light beam truly began to recede gradually, and a majestic, imposing barrier gate materialized before everyone's eyes.
At this moment, everyone was stunned. Not only did it prove Chu Feng's earlier statement was correct – he was indeed the one who opened this place – but also, on both sides of that imposing barrier gate, several lines of domineering text were written.
"Pregnant Object Sacred Temple: a place that nurtures Martial Patterns. Within, Martial Patterns are countless, and numerous wondrous items abound."
"However, no matter how vast the treasure, it is ultimately limited. The number of entrants is also restricted. This gate will automatically close after the tenth person enters."
"Opportunity and danger coexist. Remember this! Remember this!!!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Seeing this, almost everyone present moved at once, rushing madly to enter. They realized not only that the Pregnant Object Sacred Temple was a massive treasure trove, but also that only ten people were allowed inside.
In that instant, let alone others, even Ya Fei, Zhan Feng, Murong Wan, and Qiu Zhu – the four fifth-rank Martial Lords – exerted their full strength, employing their fastest movement martial arts to seize the advantage.
"Whoosh!" However, unexpectedly, when the first figure reached the gate, it did not enter. Instead, the figure stood outside and deployed a barrier, sealing the entrance and blocking everyone's path.
Looking closely, it was a breathtakingly beautiful and coldly elegant woman – Qiu Zhu.
"Qiu Zhu, what are you doing?" Seeing this, Ya Fei and the others shouted coldly, their eyes filled with displeasure.
"Everyone, as the saying goes, when drinking water, one must not forget the well-digger. This place was discovered by Junior Brother Wuqing and opened together with Junior Sister Chun Wu. But since only ten people can enter, if we compete based on strength alone, I fear neither Junior Brother Wuqing nor Junior Sister Chun Wu will have a chance."
"Do you think that's fair? You must realize that without Junior Brother Wuqing, you wouldn't even have the opportunity to see this entrance right now. Yet not only have none of you said a single word of thanks, you're even trying to take their spots for yourselves. Aren't you ashamed? Don't you feel despicable?"
Breaking from her usual silence, Qiu Zhu's expression was grave, and she retorted with a sharp, piercing tone.