139: Wanjietai

Lin Feng tried to avoid these conflicts. His heart sank, knowing that in this Five Elements Secret Realm, a slight oversight could lead to danger. He quickly used Stealth, completely hiding his aura with the Thousand Faces Phantom Body Technique, to avoid being drawn into the conflict.

He quietly bypassed the battlefield and continued deeper into the valley. Along the way, he encountered many injured Cultivators and Yao Beasts, all fighting with all their might for their respective Opportunities.

Lin Feng was secretly vigilant. In this Five Elements Secret Realm, there were not only countless treasures and Opportunities, but also countless dangers and traps. He had to remain clear-headed and alert at all times to survive in this mysterious space.

Lin Feng arrived in the valley and saw a square within it. At the end of the square, there was a flight of steps. Lin Feng came to the square and sat down cross-legged in a corner, secretly observing the movements around him. He noticed that above the steps, there seemed to be a flickering light, emitting powerful Five Elements Spiritual Qi fluctuations.

Lin Feng's heart stirred. Could it be that the five elements source stone was located above those steps? He suppressed the excitement in his heart, continued to use Stealth, and observed quietly.

The battle between the Human Race Cultivators and Demon Clan Cultivators grew increasingly fierce. Both sides were fighting with all their might to seize the treasure above the steps. Lin Feng watched from the side, his heart trembling with fear. He knew that if he were drawn into it, he would surely die.

He carefully bypassed the battlefield and quietly approached the steps. Along the way, he encountered many injured Cultivators and Yao Beasts, all struggling to survive for their respective Opportunities.

Lin Feng secretly prayed that he could successfully find the five elements source stone and improve his cultivation.

He arrived at the bottom of the steps. He looked up and saw that above the steps, there was indeed a stone emitting strong Five Elements Spiritual Qi fluctuations—it was the five elements source stone!

Lin Feng was overjoyed. He flashed his body and rushed up the steps. However, just then, he suddenly felt a powerful aura attacking him. His heart tightened, and he quickly turned to look, only to see a Demon Clan Cultivator glaring at him.

Lin Feng's heart sank. This Demon Clan Cultivator was clearly also after the five elements source stone.

The Demon Clan Cultivator flashed his body and pounced towards Lin Feng. Lin Feng was agile, dodging the Demon Clan Cultivator's attacks while looking for an Opportunity to counterattack.

Just then, a loud bang suddenly echoed. The five elements source stone on the steps actually exploded, transforming into a powerful Five Elements Spiritual Qi fluctuation that spread outwards.

Lin Feng was shocked. He hadn't expected the five elements source stone to suddenly explode. He quickly activated his spiritual power to protect his body, to avoid being injured by the powerful Five Elements Spiritual Qi fluctuation.

After the Five Elements Spiritual Qi fluctuation dissipated, Lin Feng discovered that the steps were already empty. The five elements source stone had just disappeared!

Lin Feng couldn't help but feel annoyed. He had come all this way, only to fail at the last moment. The five elements source stone was of great help to his cultivation improvement, and it was also the most important spiritual material for refining his Lifebound Treasure.

However, since things had come to this, Lin Feng could only accept reality. He stood up, dusted himself off, and prepared to leave the valley.

Just then, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. Lin Feng's heart tightened, and he quickly turned to look, only to see a Human Race Cultivator walking towards him.

The Human Race Cultivator came before Lin Feng and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, it seems you were also after the five elements source stone, weren't you? What a pity, the five elements source stone has already disappeared."

Lin Feng looked at the person in front of him and couldn't help but secretly put up his guard. He didn't know the background of this Human Race Cultivator, nor did he know if he harbored ill intentions. Therefore, he didn't immediately answer the other party's words, but quietly observed him.

The Human Race Cultivator seemed to have noticed Lin Feng's vigilance. He said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be nervous. I have no ill intentions. My name is Li Chen, and I am also a Loose Cultivator. I just happened to pass by here and saw the explosion of the five elements source stone. I guessed that Fellow Daoist might be here for the five elements source stone, so I specifically waited for you here."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's heart relaxed a little. He cupped his fists and said, "So it's Fellow Daoist Li Chen. I am Wang Sicong. The explosion of the five elements source stone just now indeed surprised me. May I ask if Fellow Daoist knows why the five elements source stone suddenly exploded?"

Li Chen shook his head and said, "I don't know either. However, I heard that the five elements source stone is extremely precious, containing incomparably pure Five Elements Spiritual Qi. Perhaps it was because the Five Elements Spiritual Qi within it was too dense, reaching its limit, which caused it to suddenly explode."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but nod secretly. Although this explanation was a bit far-fetched, it was reasonable. He sighed and said, "What a pity, I came all this way, only to fail at the last moment. The five elements source stone is of great help to my cultivation improvement, and it is also the most important spiritual material for refining my Lifebound Treasure."

Li Chen patted Lin Feng's shoulder and said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be too annoyed. Although the five elements source stone is precious, it's not the only choice. Perhaps we can find other treasures in this Five Elements Secret Realm that can replace the five elements source stone."

Li Chen also pointed at the steps ahead and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, do you know that there are powerful Restrictions on these steps? The five elements source stone was sealed by these Restrictions. And the explosion of the five elements source stone just now was very likely because these Restrictions were triggered by some force, causing the Five Elements Spiritual Qi inside the five elements source stone to go out of control, thus triggering the explosion."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's heart stirred. He carefully recalled the scene just now and indeed felt a powerful aura coming from the steps before the five elements source stone exploded. It seemed that what Li Chen said was very likely true.

Then Li Chen pointed at the many Cultivators and Yao Race below the steps and said to Lin Feng, "These Cultivators and Yao Race are all here for the five elements source stone. What a pity, they don't know that the five elements source stone has been sealed by powerful Restrictions. And the explosion just now was very likely because someone triggered those Restrictions, causing the Five Elements Spiritual Qi inside the five elements source stone to go out of control, thus triggering the explosion."

Li Chen then explained the steps in front of him. "These steps are called the Ten Thousand Step Platform. Fellow Daoist, when the light barrier below the steps disappears, we Cultivators can climb the steps. These steps will increase the pressure on oneself with each step, based on the Cultivator's cultivation. The higher the cultivation, the greater the pressure endured."

It is said that above this Ten Thousand Step Platform, there are countless Opportunities and treasures hidden, but at the same time, there are also great dangers. Many Cultivators have tried to climb this Ten Thousand Step Platform, but only a handful have successfully reached the top.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but ponder. This Ten Thousand Step Platform might be a good place for him to improve his cultivation and seek Opportunities. He looked up at the Ten Thousand Step Platform, only to see it shrouded in mist, exuding a mysterious aura. His heart stirred, and he decided to go and climb this Ten Thousand Step Platform.

He turned and cupped his fists to Li Chen, saying, "Many thanks for Fellow Daoist Li Chen's guidance. I will now go and climb this Ten Thousand Step Platform to seek Opportunities."

Li Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Take care, Fellow Daoist Wang. I hope you will gain something in this Five Elements Secret Realm. However, haven't you noticed that none of the Yao Race and Cultivators here are climbing?"