Chapter 422: The Next Stop – The Demon Realm!

In the blink of an eye, Ye Feng appeared within the magma of the volcano, surrounded by intense heat. The secret realm hidden in the cracks at the bottom of the magma had long since vanished into Ye Feng’s body.

Ye Feng rushed upward. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he broke free from the magma and reached the rocky area inside the volcano.

Rising was different from diving. When diving, pressure posed obstacles, and one had to be cautious of potential dangers. But once out of the magma, there was no need to worry, so it was much faster.

Ye Feng paused briefly in the rocky area, confirmed his direction, and left immediately. Even though it was just a short stop, someone recognized him.

“Was that person Blade Edge just now?” someone asked, breaking the silence caused by surprise, as they stared at the rock where he had been.

“It seems so…”

“Weren’t Blade Edge and the others missing ten years ago?” This person clearly wasn’t keeping up with current events.

“With his strength, he definitely isn’t here to cultivate. If he managed to climb out of the magma, it means he’s here to explore the Land of Death. But we’ve never seen any strongman who went there with such a purpose survive. Could he have succeeded?” a fair-skinned young man speculated as if to himself.

Of course, Ye Feng had no idea what others were saying or thinking behind his back. Only after leaving the volcano’s crater did he release Long Tian and the others.

“We’re out?” Long Tian realized he was no longer in the secret realm as soon as he looked around.

“Mm,” Ye Feng nodded.

“The guys in that place were terrifying—completely overwhelming,” Pearl said, patting her chest.

“The one we encountered was just a lowly scoundrel,” Ye Feng said expressionlessly.

“What? Just a lowly scoundrel? Are you sure?” Zhuge Ling’er was almost jumping for joy at hearing this.

“Although the overall strength of the Ancient Divine Race isn’t as great as that of the Holy Realm, it’s not far behind. Even newborns in their race are already at the level of Imperial Gods, and they reach the Holy Rank upon adulthood. They could crush us with just one finger,” Long Tian explained. “But those in that secret realm are mostly beings with incomplete souls. They can only dwell in ruined bodies, surviving by sheer will to kill. So, they’re not true Holy Rank warriors. They can’t use rules and can only launch simple attacks based on instinct.”

At this point, Long Tian glanced thoughtfully at Ye Feng beside him. “However, some highly powerful individuals might have intact souls despite severe physical damage… Such people can still use about 80% of their original strength. You haven’t encountered any of them, have you, Xiao Feng?”
“I did meet the strongest one, but I was saved just before dying,” Ye Feng said nonchalantly. “I was lucky this time.”
“It’s my fault. I originally planned to return after ascending to the Holy Realm to explore this secret realm specifically. But I was worried that someone else might beat me to it and take all the space fragments, so I decided to take a risk.” Long Tian seemed deeply apologetic. “I thought that Holy Realm experts who couldn’t use the power of the rules would make it easier for us to escape if we were careful. It wasn’t until I saw that giant skeleton that I realized just how wrong I was.”
“Stop blaming yourself. If I had known about this, I wouldn’t have let it go easily either. Just be more cautious next time.” Ye Feng knew that if he had known about this secret realm, he would have rushed in without hesitation.
“The fact that everyone has made it out alive is what matters most. Next time we encounter such a situation, we need to think carefully before acting,” Pearl added to comfort them.
“Brother Long, I’ve also obtained some of the space fragments you wanted. Let’s give each of you ten pieces for now. I only learned about this not long ago. The space rules are a special kind of rule—you can only comprehend them through fragments up to ten times, which is why I’m giving you ten pieces each. If you still can’t grasp the entire rule after ten attempts, that’s the level of mastery one can achieve with those fragments. Of course, there are those who grasp the entire space rule in just one attempt—something that might happen once every few hundred billion years!”
“That’s right. The space and time rules are special. If you can’t grasp them after ten attempts, you probably won’t be able to ever understand them. Other rules are different; most can be understood up to eighty-one times,” Long Tian added, glancing at Ye Feng curiously. “Did the person who saved you get these space fragments for you?”
“Yes, it was my second brother. He took me to raid those soul entities disguised as humans. There wasn’t much, but we did get some space fragments,” Ye Feng nodded.

Pearl and the others certainly knew who Ye Feng’s second brother was. Their memories of Yi Fan and the others being revived were still fresh, and the godfather Ye Feng recognized was also a peerless powerhouse they were eager to meet. The strength of those two brothers was also unfathomable.

During those days in the tavern, Long Tian was also informed of this matter, and he naturally knew who Ye Feng’s second brother was as well.

When Ye Feng distributed those white, irregular glass-like objects to everyone, Long Tian and the others immediately put the space fragments they had into their space rings.

Silently, they returned to the restaurant. After eating their fill, they gathered together again.

“I heard that the Black Magic Prison won’t open for over ten years. What are your plans for that time?” Long Tian asked Ye Feng, Pearl, and the others.

“I want to visit the Dragon Clan in the Fiery Realm. They have many treasures, and they should be willing to exchange resources with us,” Ye Feng said, seemingly looking forward to the trip. “Besides, Xiao Yu and Xiao Bei should have already ascended to the Fiery Realm by now. But they probably don’t have enough crystal cores to transport themselves all the way to the Demon Realm. So, only we can go. Moreover, as far as I know, the Myriad Demons Ridge isn’t much different from the Black Magic Prison. I can just enter the Myriad Demons Ridge then.”

“The Myriad Demons Ridge and the Black Magic Prison are actually the same secret realm; it’s just that their entrances are in two different places, and the tests vary,” Long Tian confirmed Ye Feng’s guess.

“Are there any more detailed informations?” Ye Feng asked.

“It opens automatically every million years, and only those at the highest levels of strength can enter. It’s the most mysterious secret realm in the entire Heavenly Realm. Those who know its secrets either disappear or retire in seclusion. So, useful information is very limited.”

“What are your plans? Is there any place you want to go?” Ye Feng asked Long Tian, Pearl, and the others.

“Let’s go together,” everyone nodded in agreement.

“Alright then. Let’s rest for one day today, and set off for the Fiery Realm tomorrow!” Ye Feng suggested.