Xia Feng spent the entire day at the hospital.
After returning home in the evening, just as darkness fell, Xia Feng vanished into his room and headed towards Hangcheng.
Moments later, Xia Feng's figure appeared outside the cave mentioned by Wang Dabao.
This cave was located in a desolate mountain range, surrounded by trees, with branches obscuring the entire cave entrance. Ordinarily, one would not notice the cave at all.
Xia Feng walked directly into the cave. Contrary to Wang Dabao's description of it being empty, the cave was protected by a barrier.
This surprised Xia Feng. He had initially thought it was merely a place breeding malevolent energy, but this was an unexpected bonus.
With a wave of his hand, Xia Feng dispelled the malevolent energy that had accumulated within the cave and broke through the barrier to proceed inside.
Beyond the barrier lay another scene: withered stone walls and an endless stretch of darkness.
"Master, the aura here feels very familiar to me," the Donghuang Bell's voice suddenly resonated.
Xia Feng asked, "Then do you know what this place is?"
"Master, I don't know what place it is, but there's the aura of the Xuanyuan Sword here," the Donghuang Bell declared, its words astonishing.
The Xuanyuan Sword?
Xia Feng was slightly moved upon hearing this.
The Xuanyuan Sword, one of the Ten Great Ancient Divine Artifacts, was a divine artifact like the Donghuang Bell, and a powerful weapon.
"Really?" Xia Feng's interest immediately piqued.
"Yes, its aura is here. Although I haven't seen it in a long time, I can't forget this aura," the Donghuang Bell replied.
Xia Feng nodded and continued walking towards the deepest part.
Upon reaching the innermost corner, six paths diverged. Xia Feng followed the Donghuang Bell's guidance to the third path.
"Master, this is a tunnel leading to the Immortal Realm, but it's been sealed," the Donghuang Bell's voice echoed in Xia Feng's mind.
"Why is there a tunnel leading to the Immortal Realm here?" Xia Feng asked.
"I don't understand. In the past, Earth had many tunnels leading to the Immortal Realm, but they were all sealed later. With barriers outside, ordinary people couldn't enter, so they remained on Earth like this," the Donghuang Bell explained patiently.
"Alright," Xia Feng replied and continued forward.
"Legend has it that the Xuanyuan Sword was destroyed when it slew Chiyou, wasn't it?" Xia Feng asked.
"No, how could the Xuanyuan Sword be destroyed? That was a lie spread by Chiyou's descendants to save face. However, it's true that the Xuanyuan Sword suffered great damage after slaying Chiyou, but it wasn't destroyed," the Donghuang Bell explained.
No one knew these secrets better than the Donghuang Bell.
"Do you know the whereabouts of the other divine artifacts?" Xia Feng's interest suddenly surged.
He wondered what it would feel like to possess all ten great ancient divine artifacts.
"I only know the location of the Kunlun Mirror; I know nothing else," the Donghuang Bell stated.
"Where is the Kunlun Mirror now?" Xia Feng asked impatiently.
Perhaps he could bring the Kunlun Mirror to Xia Lin for self-defense.
"It went to the Immortal Realm long ago. When Master reaches the Immortal Realm, I can help you search for the Kunlun Mirror. It left its aura with me when it ascended to the Immortal Realm," the Donghuang Bell said quickly, seeing Xia Feng's interest.
"Okay," Xia Feng nodded and continued deeper into the cave.
As time passed, Xia Feng finally saw a light. It was a different world.
This was not a place of withered stone walls, but a landscape of towering mountains, with undulating peaks stretching endlessly.
Xia Feng flew through the air and asked the Donghuang Bell, "Do you know where the Xuanyuan Sword is?"
"Master, it's no longer in this realm; it has gone to the Immortal Realm. I sensed its departing aura when we first entered," the Donghuang Bell's voice sounded.
Xia Feng felt a slight disappointment. With the Xuanyuan Sword in hand, even without breaking through to the mid-stage Immortal Emperor realm, chasing and defeating Residual Night Immortal Emperor would be without suspense.
"That's a shame," Xia Feng remarked.
"Master, our harvest is still considerable. I've sensed its aura, and we'll be able to find it in the Immortal Realm. There's also a greater discovery: by leaving Earth through here, I can confirm that I can still return," the Donghuang Bell uttered words that interested Xia Feng the most.
Still able to return?
"Are you sure?" Xia Feng asked.
"Master, I am sure. I can leave my aura here like the Xuanyuan Sword, allowing me to return to Earth at any time. In the past, leaving an aura elsewhere would cause it to dissipate, but it won't here," the Donghuang Bell confirmed again.
"Good, this is indeed a tunnel that once led to the Immortal Realm; it's truly extraordinary," Xia Feng said with a knowing smile.
Being able to visit the Immortal Realm and return at any time was indeed excellent.
Even if he spent a thousand years in the Immortal Realm, only three years would have passed on Earth.
Although Xia Feng left empty-handed, his gains this time were immense.
After leaving the cave, Xia Feng personally set up a barrier there, concealing the entire cave.
The next day, Xia Feng went to the hospital again with Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan for house calls.
Xia Lin and Liu Jingru were added to a group chat early in the morning.
Lu Xiangfei: Welcome to the group, two great beauties. Haven't seen you since graduation.
Liu Jingru: Lu Xiangfei, is this our class group chat?
Lu Xiangfei: Yes, let's discuss it. We should have a reunion at the end of the year. Last time, I knew you guys had a secret gathering in Modu.
Wang Beibei: We're all in Modu, so of course, we'll have a gathering. Besides, with you organizing this class reunion, people won't have time to get together.
Lu Xiangfei: @everyone, dear classmates, with twenty days left until New Year, let's have a reunion in Modu beforehand. I'll be very grateful to everyone who can make it. I'll cover everyone's flight tickets, and each attending classmate will receive a big red envelope.
Lu Xiangfei: Of course, I'm not showing off. I just want to provide an opportunity for everyone to get together. After all, we haven't been working for long, and I understand everyone's difficulties, so I'm willing to organize this reunion out of my own pocket.
Li Honglang: Damn... Class monitor, did you strike it rich?
Xu Jiuzhi: Class monitor is awesome, I'm coming to this reunion.
Peng Hongguang: With flights and big red envelopes, it must cost tens of thousands for everyone to come.
Lu Xiangfei: Money is nothing compared to strengthening the bonds between classmates.
Liu Jingru and Xia Lin looked at their phones, watching Lu Xiangfei brag. Was he spending money to buy himself a platform to show off?
"This is like letting us go claim red envelopes," Xia Lin said, feeling a bit speechless.
"Heh heh... Anyway, let's go if everyone else is going, otherwise, it'll seem distant," Liu Jingru chuckled.
"He knows we're in Modu. It wouldn't be good if we didn't go. Let's just go see how he shows off," Xia Lin said with a smile.
Liu Jingru pursed her lips and smiled:
"In all of Modu, who else can show off in front of you? They simply have no one to show off to."