Volume 55 — The Alliance Challenge
The battlefield stretched endlessly, a canvas ready for Lin Feng's mastery of the fourth secret. The Obsidian Root Palace pulsed around him, petals of the First Bloom spinning in a radiant storm. Word of the palace's awakening had spread, and now a coalition of elite cultivators approached—each a master in their own right, intent on challenging the palace's new master.
Caiyi's eyes narrowed. "Lin Feng… they've come together. Not just strong individuals, but a coordinated alliance. This will truly test the fourth secret."
Lin Feng's expression hardened. "Exactly. This is the ultimate opportunity to test the palace's power and the hidden capabilities of the fourth secret. Peach Spirit… synchronize fully. Let's show them what true mastery looks like."
Host, the Peach Spirit whispered, this is the moment to demonstrate complete control. Manipulate the battlefield, anticipate every coordinated move, and use the palace's energy to dominate. Insight and perception must guide every decision.
The alliance attacked with precision, a torrent of energy blasts, illusions, and shadow techniques aimed to overwhelm Lin Feng's defenses. But he moved with perfect anticipation. Petals cut through attacks, energy currents redirected assaults, and the terrain subtly shifted under his control.
Caiyi followed, exploiting openings Lin Feng created, her movements perfectly synchronized with his. "It's… like we can predict everything they do!"
The alliance leader's eyes widened in disbelief. "Impossible… he's not just countering us—he's controlling every element of the battlefield!"
Lin Feng's aura flared, petals spinning faster, energy weaving into the environment. Rocks rose to shield, currents shifted to channel enemies into traps, and even the wind guided the palace's energy to aid every move. Every formation the alliance tried to execute was dismantled before it could be completed.
"This is the true power of the fourth secret," Lin Feng shouted, voice echoing across the battlefield. "Not merely strength or skill—it is harmony, perception, and absolute control!"
The alliance faltered, forced into retreat as their coordinated strategies crumbled. Lin Feng hovered above the battlefield, petals spinning in a radiant storm, aura perfectly attuned with the Obsidian Root Palace.
Caiyi exhaled, awe in her voice. "Lin Feng… you've mastered it. The palace bends to your will completely now."
Lin Feng's gaze was steady, determination blazing. "And this is only the beginning. The fourth secret still holds greater mysteries… ones that will elevate the Obsidian Root Palace to an unshakable pinnacle of power."