Chapter 644 639: Lake Central Island
Just as everyone was somewhat puzzled, the four great Yin-Yang Realm Great Powers each took position in one of the four cardinal directions and cast a Dharma Seal towards the sky above Weak Water Lake.
Boom!
Lines of light arose around the edges of Weak Water Lake, followed by the slow emergence of an island at the heart of the large lake.
Everyone was momentarily stunned, all eyes fixed on the island that had appeared in the middle of Weak Water Lake.
"Didn't there used to be an island in the center of the lake before?"
"I understand now, this must be the Four Great Powers having discovered the island and directly laid this Formation to conceal it, which is why no one has found it until now."
"So that means, the Source Secret Realm is on this Lake Central Island?"
"It seems that way."
Many immediately understood; this explanation made sense.
Ye Feng too fixed his gaze on that Lake Central Island and then glanced again at the Great Powers of the Yin-Yang Realm from the Four Great Powers.
It looked like in the Outer Battlefield, the allocation of these large-scale Cultivation Secret Realms among the Four Great Powers was quite rational. Whenever there was a large secret realm, it always involved all four powers together. But why was this the case?
Ye Feng couldn't quite comprehend. Logically, if a secret realm was discovered by one power, it should not be leaked, and each great power would try by every means to claim the secret realm for themselves.
Yet whether it was this Heavenly Origin Secret Realm or the Source Secret Realm, both were under the joint control of the Four Great Powers, which didn't seem quite reasonable at all.
Ye Feng conveyed his doubts directly to Xiao Rulong and Chi Jark. Both men did not seem surprised by Ye Feng's question, simply smiling at him in response.
Xiao Rulong communicated telepathically, "Ye Feng, you might not know, but there is an unwritten rule within the Outer Battlefield: whenever there is the emergence of a large-scale secret realm, the Yin-Yang Realm Great Powers among the Four Great Powers will sense it, and they can also clearly know the coordinates of the secret realm."
"Thus, whenever someone discovers a large-scale Cultivation Secret Realm, the people from the Four Great Powers will all arrive at the scene and then, depending on the type of the secret realm, set specific conditions for entry."
"Moreover, many secret realms have realm restrictions, and it seems that the Great Powers of the Yin-Yang Realm are all aware of them. As to why this happens, that we are not clear."
This explanation once again left Ye Feng shocked. Did the emergence of a large secret realm mean that all the Yin-Yang Realm Great Powers in the Outer Battlefield would be aware of it?
What was the principle behind this?
"Some speculate that the Great Powers of the Yin-Yang Realm may have some sort of connection with the Outer Battlefield, but regarding this issue, the Great Powers of the Yin-Yang Realm have always remained tight-lipped. We probably won't understand unless one rises to the status of a Yin-Yang Realm Great Power," Chi Jark was also explaining telepathically to Ye Feng and others.
Ye Feng furrowed his brow. Tight-lipped?
It seemed there were indeed some secrets among the Yin-Yang Realm Great Powers that weren't disclosed to those below that realm.
Ye Feng decided not to ask further; these matters were beyond his current understanding.
Wait, when would he be able to advance to the Yin-Yang Realm himself?
Ye Feng's expression stiffened. The new advancements to the Golden Core Realm on him were all a facade; his actual realm was still at the Peak Martial King. If he never advanced to the Great Power of the Yin-Yang Realm, wouldn't he always be kept in the dark about these secrets?
No, he'd have to go back and inquire with Elder Bai later.
With these thoughts, Ye Feng felt somewhat dismayed. The Technique of the Three Thousand Acupoints was excellent in all aspects except that his realm had always remained at the peak of the Martial King, which was quite frustrating for him.
At this moment, the Great Yin-Yang Realm Powers had already returned to stand before everyone, and the First Hall Master looked around and said, "Do not touch the water of the Weak Water Lake. Once you come into contact with its surface, you will sink to the bottom with no rescue possible. Don't be foolish enough to invite death."
Although this was common knowledge in the Outer Battlefield, it still needed to be stated.
After all, the First Hall Master was aware that some newcomers to the Outer Battlefield might not be aware of the Weak Water Lake's existence, like Ye Feng and others.
"Alright, First Hall Master, no need for so much idle talk; let's just go to the island," the Divine Master Tanaka from the Yin-Yang Temple said impatiently, and with those words, he was already leading over a dozen people from the Yin-Yang Temple towards the island.
The rest didn't say much either and flew towards the Lake Central Island.
The First Hall Master didn't say anything else either and led the people from the Xuanyuan Hall towards the island as well.
Above the lake, Ye Feng and Long Nannan along with their companions were also in flight.
Looking down at the dark waters below, Long Nannan muttered, "Is this so-called 'Weak Water' really that magical?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than a ribbon appeared in her hand. She tossed the ribbon down towards the lake, and it fluttered onto the surface of the water. But in an instant, it sank into the depths, leaving no trace behind.
"It's really true, even such a light ribbon can sink."
Long Nannan watched the disappearing ribbon, her eyes shining slightly as her curiosity grew stronger. At that moment, Ye Feng directly gave her a knock on the head.
Feeling pain on her forehead, Long Nannan glared at Ye Feng and said somewhat angrily, "Little Martial Uncle, why did you hit me?"
Ye Feng looked at her and said irritably, "I hit you because I'm afraid you'll fly straight down to see what's under the lake if I don't. You mustn't touch the lake water, don't be reckless."
Ye Feng knew that Long Nannan was always curious about such things; she was clever and fearless. If he didn't keep an eye on her, it would be troublesome if she really rushed into the Weak Water.
Chastened by Ye Feng, Long Nannan stuck out her tongue and then curbed her curiosity, flying at full speed toward Lake Central Island.
Seeing her comply, Ye Feng relaxed, but from time to time, he glanced at the lake below. He was very interested in this lake. Weak Water Lake likely held some great secret, otherwise, what could swallow up a Great Power of the Yin-Yang Realm? Where had all the swallowed things and people gone?
These were all extremely dubious. With this in mind, Ye Feng suddenly had a thought, his gaze locking onto Lake Central Island as he narrowed his eyes.
"Maybe there's an answer on Lake Central Island, or somewhere in the Source Secret Realm related to Weak Water Lake. Otherwise, why would such an island suddenly appear?"
With these thoughts, Ye Feng's eyes sparkled even more—this journey to the Source Secret Realm might yield a big harvest!
The group reached Lake Central Island and descended from the sky.
The island was not large, and there were no plants or life around it, just a stretch of yellow soil.
After landing, many looked at the yellow soil beneath their feet and noticed an anomaly; this soil was extremely hard!
Even an Expert of the Golden Core Realm, when stepping down hard, could only kick up a bit of dust; the soil didn't give way at all.
To know that a step from a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm carries the weight of tens of thousands of pounds, enough to shatter rock, yet this ordinary-looking yellow soil did not collapse, could it be some rare material?
Some tried to dig up the soil, but it was to no avail. Even using their own weapons, they could only leave a scratch on the surface.
"Don't waste your energy, this yellow soil is just ordinary mud. However, due to the characteristics of Weak Water Lake, it's a bit special. Once removed from Lake Central Island, this soil will turn to dust,"
the First Hall Master said, looking at several Golden Core Realm Grandmasters who were trying to dig up the soil,
The few Grandmasters' faces stiffened, and they quickly stood up and sheathed their weapons, their expressions embarrassed.
Chi Jark laughed lightly upon seeing this and said, "These guys really dare to try. If this soil were valuable, the Four Great Powers would have taken it already. How could they leave it for us to take after a year?"
Ye Feng also smiled and said nothing, but this alone sufficiently proved the uniqueness of Lake Central Island. The fact that ordinary yellow soil could become so hard indicated that the secret behind it might still be connected to the Source Secret Realm.
"Didn't they say the entrance to the Source Secret Realm is here? Where is it?"
someone curiously asked.
"The entrance is ahead,"
the First Hall Master said indifferently, pointing to a high ground in front of them. With a step, the First Hall Master's body was already on the high ground.
The crowd followed, and upon reaching the highland, they immediately noticed a very dilapidated teleportation array with ancient and complicated inscriptions etched onto it.
Although the teleportation array was old, it obviously had signs of recent activation, likely opened by the Yin-Yang Realm Great Powers a year ago, who discovered it led to the Source Secret Realm and also found restrictions related to realm.
Ye Feng was somewhat familiar with this. Even he could peer into the circumstances behind the Gate of Whirlpool of the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm with his strong spiritual power.
"You ten, stand on the teleportation array,"
the First Hall Master said calmly.
Everyone knew who the ten people referred to by the First Hall Master were, so Qingya and Bu Fengning, among others, took their places on the array.
Ye Feng glanced at the teleportation array and then transmitted his voice to Long Nannan and Sausage Sister: "Wait for me outside and get a bit closer to the First Hall Master."
Having spoken, Ye Feng had already scoped out the three other powers around them. Although it was unlikely that any major conflict would occur, safety came first. As Chi Jark, Xiao Rulong, and he were about to enter the Source Secret Realm, the safety of Long Nannan and Sausage Sister might be at risk.
Therefore, Ye Feng asked Long Nannan and Sausage Sister to move closer to the First Hall Master for their safety.
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, Long Nannan and Sausage Sister nodded and moved behind the First Hall Master without any attempt to conceal their actions.
Seeing this, the First Hall Master felt a bit speechless. Was it really necessary to be so blatantly close?
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