Volume 40 — Unleashing the Second Secret
The chamber shook violently as the shadowed intruder lunged again, his speed almost too fast to follow. Lin Feng hovered at the center, petals of the First Bloom spinning in a radiant storm, each petal a precise extension of his will and the palace's energy.
Caiyi called out, voice firm but tense, "Lin Feng… he's fast, but he's reckless. Use the second secret!"
Lin Feng's eyes glimmered. Peach Spirit… now is the time. The second secret is fully mine—I'll show him the true harmony of the Obsidian Root Palace.
Yes, Host, the Peach Spirit whispered. Unleash its full potential. Synchronize mind, body, and spirit. Your energy will overwhelm him if applied correctly.
The petals flared, spinning faster than ever, creating a network of radiant spirals that cut through the shadows like blades of light. The chamber walls reflected and amplified the energy, the palace itself resonating in approval.
The intruder's attack collided with the storm of petals. His shadow constructs shattered under the relentless precision, and he was pushed back, struggling to maintain his balance. "Impossible… no human… can control this power!"
Lin Feng's aura surged, petals slicing through the remaining illusions and strikes, dismantling every attempt the intruder made to counter. "It's not just me," Lin Feng said, voice ringing clear, "It's the palace, the First Bloom, and every secret it has revealed to me. You're outmatched!"
Caiyi joined the assault, her movements synchronized perfectly, striking openings and guiding Lin Feng's energy with precision. The intruder's defenses crumbled, and the chamber shook violently with the impact of their combined force.
Finally, with a final spiral of radiant petals, the intruder was thrown across the chamber, his shadows scattering and fading. He collapsed, gasping and defeated, unable to comprehend the depth of Lin Feng's mastery.
Caiyi exhaled, awe in her voice. "We… we actually defeated him. With the second secret…"
Lin Feng hovered, petals spinning like a radiant storm, his aura harmonized perfectly with the palace. "This is only the beginning. The second secret has shown its strength—but there are still greater mysteries waiting. And I intend to master them all."
The Obsidian Root Palace pulsed in response, as if acknowledging its true master and signaling the next stage of challenges ahead.