Seeing that Lu Yingzhuo could truly enter the barrier world, the leaders of the six major forces were both furious and delighted.
Their anger stemmed from Lu Yingzhuo’s underhanded tactics, using the stone box to gain an advantage.
But their joy came from the fact that his despicable actions had inadvertently made him the six forces’ lifeline.
At the very least, someone could now deal with the person inside the barrier world.
“Lu Yingzhuo, though you’ve gained the power to enter the barrier world by a stroke of luck,” said the leader of the Zhutian Sect, “secretly stealing treasures from the ruins is a crime worthy of death.”
“However, I’ll give you a chance to atone for your sins.”
“Capture the villain inside the barrier world alive, and I’ll spare your life.”
The word “alive” revealed the Zhutian Sect leader’s intentions.
He harbored deep resentment toward the Secret Cave Saints and the one called Shura for their earlier actions.
He wanted to personally eliminate them to quench his hatred.
“I obey, and I will not disappoint you, Sect Leader,” Lu Yingzhuo replied, turning to enter the barrier world.
However, the other five forces’ leaders and elders cursed inwardly at this exchange.
They knew Lu Yingzhuo and the Zhutian Sect leader were putting on a show.
It was impossible for the sect leader to be unaware of Lu Yingzhuo’s actions.
Everyone understood that Lu Yingzhuo was merely a scapegoat.
In truth, the theft of the stone box’s power was the work of the entire Zhutian Sect, not just Lu Yingzhuo alone.
But since Lu Yingzhuo was willing to take the blame and had the ability to stop the person in the barrier world, they let it slide.
Even so, they found the Zhutian Sect leader’s pretentious behavior disgusting.
At this moment, their attention shifted to the barrier world.
Lu Yingzhuo had entered and chosen a barrier gate close to Chu Feng.
As a Supreme Realm expert, his speed was incredibly fast, far beyond that of the younger generation.
By their calculations, it wouldn’t take long for him to reach Chu Feng.
This was exactly what they anticipated.
Chu Feng was no longer seen as a genius in their eyes but as a vile bully who tormented the younger generation.
They all hoped Lu Yingzhuo would teach him a harsh lesson.
“Wait, Elder Lu’s speed doesn’t seem to be at its peak.”
“Yet he’s clearly using a movement martial skill to hurry.”
“What’s going on?”
Many from the Zhutian Sect were observing the situation inside the barrier world.
But they noticed that Lu Yingzhuo’s speed was restricted.
They knew his cultivation was at Second-Rank Supreme.
Yet now, he seemed to be displaying only First-Rank Supreme strength.
“It seems Elder Lu’s cultivation is limited.”
“Although he can enter the barrier world, his cultivation is still restricted by its rules.”
“At this moment, his cultivation is bound to First-Rank Supreme; otherwise, his speed wouldn’t be this slow.”
As the crowd puzzled over this, an elder from the Zhutian Sect spoke up.
This elder was also a Grand Elder.
His words were met with unquestioned belief.
Even knowing Lu Yingzhuo’s cultivation was limited, they weren’t overly concerned.
Even at First-Rank Supreme, they believed he was more than enough to deal with that person.
…
Chu Feng, unaware of the outside situation, hadn’t anticipated that someone from the Zhutian Sect could bypass the barrier world’s restrictions to come after him.
So, he remained focused on refining the armor.
“Finally done.”
At last, a smile curved Chu Feng’s lips.
He stood up, pointed a finger, and the armor—crafted from twelve supreme treasures—floated in midair.
Its radiant glow and extraordinary aura made it resemble a work of art.
“In just the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, it’ll be complete.”
Looking at the shimmering armor, Chu Feng glanced up at the massive weapon blocked by a terrifying sea of lightning in the void above.
He was confident that, with this armor, he could pass through the lightning sea and claim those weapons.
To Chu Feng, though the weapons radiated immense power, they likely weren’t actual weapons. They seemed more like keys.
The purpose of a key was clear to everyone.
But for a key to possess such might, what would the door it opened be like?
And what about the treasures behind that door?
Just thinking about it sent Chu Feng’s blood racing with excitement.
Though Chu Feng was thrilled, the Zhutian Sect disciples were frustrated.
They had been watching him, too afraid to flee.
They feared Chu Feng but were also unwilling to give up everything.
Later, noticing that Chu Feng had no intention of troubling them further, they stayed.
Though they knew they had no chance of seizing the supreme treasures, they wanted to see if this person could successfully cross the lightning sea.
Of course, deep down, they all hoped Chu Feng would fail.
Rumble—
Suddenly, the distant sky churned with stormy clouds.
The space in that direction twisted, rapidly approaching them.
It looked like a natural disaster, one so powerful that even the void couldn’t withstand it.
Most terrifyingly, it was heading straight for them.
This scene terrified the Zhutian Sect disciples.
Thinking it was a natural calamity, their faces paled with fear.
Some turned and fled.
Others were so frightened they couldn’t move, closing their eyes to await death.
“Supreme Realm?”
Sensing the distant aura, Chu Feng’s eyes narrowed.
His perception far surpassed that of ordinary people.
As he noticed the disturbance, he not only discerned the newcomer’s cultivation but soon saw the person clearly.
“Still denying it?”
“Even your Grand Elder has entered.”
“Are you saying the barrier world’s power has failed, allowing even thousand-year-old monsters to come in?”
Chu Feng sarcastically addressed Nangong Yifan, who was healing, and the other Zhutian Sect disciples.
“What… what are you talking about?”
The disciples, already terrified by the distant aura, were bewildered by Chu Feng’s words, utterly confused.
They had no idea what he was talking about.
Only Nangong Yifan understood somewhat, but not fully.
Even he didn’t know that, besides using the stone box’s power on himself, someone else in the Zhutian Sect had done the same.
Thus, even he was unaware that a Grand Elder-level figure from their sect could enter the barrier world.
