"Duan… this…"
Chu Feng looked at Duan Liufeng, his expression complicated.
He didn't want to miss this opportunity, but he also didn't want Duan Liufeng to take such a risk on his behalf.
"Don't feel burdened about it. I already have the Sect Master's approval — otherwise, how could I freely bring you to a place like this within the Sect Master's domain?"
Duan Liufeng said with a smile.
"Thank you, Brother Duan."
Chu Feng truly didn't know how to properly thank Duan Liufeng.
But he also understood that now was not the time to be lost in gratitude. He knew exactly what he needed to do.
So Chu Feng didn't stand on ceremony. He immediately began using the power of the auxiliary barrier formation to enhance his comprehension.
He wanted to attempt breaking through the final seal of the Wolong Soul Armor — the seal of the Heavenly Soul.
If everything went smoothly, once the Heavenly Soul seal was broken, Chu Feng's cultivation would advance to Second Rank Martial Emperor.
That would greatly improve his chances of defeating Zuoqiu Youyu and that mysterious head of Wolong.
However, things didn't always go as one wished.
The auxiliary barrier formation was powerful, but the Heavenly Soul, being the final seal of the Wolong Soul Armor, was truly difficult to break.
After a round of attempts, Chu Feng realized that breaking this last seal would not be something that could be accomplished in a short time.
No matter how strong his comprehension was, he couldn't break it quickly — he needed to work at it gradually.
But Chu Feng was desperate. He had to break this final seal before tomorrow arrived.
So Chu Feng stopped playing it safe. He even grew reckless.
But in his eagerness for quick results, his mindset shifted.
Everything began spiraling beyond Chu Feng's control, yet he didn't stop. Instead, he pushed forward, relying on his extraordinary willpower and mental discipline to hold on.
But the result only grew worse.
Chu Feng's mind became increasingly chaotic, his thoughts muddled. He even developed killing intent. Under the influence of these oppressive emotions, Chu Feng even entertained the thought of ending his own life.
Splash!
Suddenly, waves surged skyward as Chu Feng's body was forcibly dragged out of the great formation and into midair.
Leaving the auxiliary barrier formation and his own array behind, Chu Feng's turbulent emotions gradually began to settle.
He looked at Duan Liufeng, knowing — it was Duan Liufeng who had pulled him out.
"Younger brother, have you lost your mind?"
"Do you have any idea that you were just on the verge of qi deviation? If I hadn't been here, you would have been in grave danger."
Duan Liufeng said.
"I'm sorry, Brother Duan, but I had no choice."
"Let me try again."
As he spoke, Chu Feng moved to descend, wanting to re-enter the auxiliary barrier formation.
But Duan Liufeng blocked his path.
"I don't know what methods you have that could raise your cultivation in such a short time."
"But it seems you've already reached your limit. You can't continue."
"Younger brother, I know you want to win badly, but doing this won't help you win — it will only destroy you."
"That's enough cultivation for today."
After saying this, Duan Liufeng forcibly dragged Chu Feng away from the place.
By the time the two of them stopped, they had already returned to Chu Feng's residence in the Northern Profound Court.
Along the way, Chu Feng had pleaded with Duan Liufeng many times, but to no avail.
Knowing he couldn't change Duan Liufeng's mind, Chu Feng grew listless and dejected.
"A woman — is she really worth all this?"
Duan Liufeng asked.
Although he hadn't known Chu Feng for very long, it hadn't been a short time either.
He had been quietly observing Chu Feng all along and had developed a certain understanding of him.
It was precisely because of this that he greatly admired Chu Feng.