Thus, Qin Feng stepped into this secret realm. Upon entering, he immediately sensed the level of the monsters within: they were from a Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Ground. This entire area was composed of mecha-monsters. While their levels were unconfirmable from the outside, once inside the secret realm, everything became clear. With his current Great Ascension stage cultivation, sensing a monster's level was effortless. As long as they weren't too far beyond his own power, he could perceive them clearly. Since these were monsters from a Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Ground, Qin Feng, with his current strength, could handle them with ease. There was no need to wait; he could simply advance and kill them.
Therefore, Qin Feng continued to advance. However, as he moved forward, he began to notice something amiss. He sensed that the mecha-monster deep within the cave, unlike others, wasn't attacking him. Instead, upon sensing his approach into the depths, it seemed to be attempting to flee.
The creature was retreating rapidly, not advancing towards him. This situation was extremely peculiar. Based on Qin Feng's understanding of the monsters in secret realms, they were all bloodthirsty. Upon encountering an intruder in their territory, they would invariably try to kill them. Even if their strength was inferior, they would choose to confront head-on, doing their utmost to inflict damage. Yet, the monster in this secret realm acted contrary to this, not attacking him but instead rapidly retreating. What could be the reason for this?
Had the disposition of the monsters in this secret realm suddenly changed?
Qin Feng shook his head, deeming this possibility too low. He absolutely refused to believe that the monsters within the secret realm would undergo such a drastic change in temperament. The secret realm he had just fought in was characterized by its extreme bloodlust. Qin Feng could sense the bloodthirsty aura emanating from the opponent, and that was the place he had just battled. The time was very close; it was impossible for such a significant personality shift to occur in such a short period.
This meant that the monster's retreat might not be an attempt to escape, but rather a unique offensive tactic.
With this thought, Qin Feng dared not be careless. He shed his complacency and became cautiously vigilant. The behavior of the monster in this secret realm was too contradictory, suggesting that something unexpected might occur.
Thus, Qin Feng continued to advance. Simultaneously, he suddenly felt a sense of danger enveloping him. Qin Feng swiftly unleashed the perfect defense from his sword control techniques, transforming his entire body into a shimmering, indestructible golden form.
With his current strength, executing this perfect defense could even withstand an attack from an immortal. What's more, this was merely a monster from a Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Ground.
Qin Feng's caution was a measure against the unforeseen. Even at the late stage of Void Refining, his perfect defense could withstand the full force of a Level 7 Spiritual Energy Gathering Ground monster's attack. Now, he was even more confident in his ability to endure its strike. No matter what tricks it employed, he could withstand them.
Qin Feng's caution proved his suspicions correct. Indeed, a peculiar projectile rapidly approached him and struck his body, only to be swiftly repelled. It posed no threat, and its power was not significant. Had Qin Feng not employed his perfect defense, he could still have withstood it. However, Qin Feng keenly sensed a strange power within this projectile. If he hadn't used his perfect defense, it would have penetrated his body, and he had no idea what effect it would have then.
The power carried by that projectile felt like it could affect one's mind. This meant that the opponent's projectile wasn't designed to directly destroy his body, but rather to impair his cognitive abilities. Qin Feng was somewhat surprised by this mecha's unique ability. This mecha wasn't primarily focused on killing but on influencing the opponent's mental state.
Qin Feng could sense the peculiar ability of that projectile and, by extension, understand the special capabilities of this mecha.
Why did the opponent retreat instead of advance? It was to lure him further forward, to make him lower his guard, and then to launch a surprise attack with this strange projectile. If he were hit by this projectile, he might not die, but his thoughts would certainly be affected, potentially leading to a vegetative state or even self-harm.
While the power of this projectile was unusual, its force was not overwhelming. It lacked the bloodthirsty and violent aura of other monsters from Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds. Instead, the projectile it fired was incredibly peculiar. Qin Feng was very interested in such a mecha. Only by truly obtaining this mecha and delivering it to the leader of the Heavenly Constellation clan for research could he understand its true capabilities.
Such a mecha would be an excellent auxiliary tool, precisely what Qin Feng lacked. Thus, he rapidly advanced, attacking the monster hiding in the depths of the cave.
Sensing Qin Feng's sudden acceleration, the monster became somewhat flustered. It hastily fired several more projectiles at Qin Feng, but under Qin Feng's perfect defense, such low-power projectiles were incapable of penetrating his body. The strange power could not exert its influence.
In the blink of an eye, Qin Feng had reached the mecha and thrust his sword through its abdomen, directly killing the monster within.
Concurrently, a special notification sounded in Qin Feng's mind. He had once again killed a Star-level monster, earning rewards and a complete mecha.
Qin Feng wasted no time. He directly brought the mecha out of the secret realm and contacted the leader of the Heavenly Constellation clan, sending the mecha back. In a short period, Qin Feng had acquired two mechas from Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds. His gains were considerable, yet Qin Feng felt it wasn't enough. He needed to continue collecting mechas from Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds.
The more such mechas he acquired, the better, until he was confident he could perfectly complete the task within the teleportation array and achieve victory with ease.
He aimed to face no risk whatsoever, to complete the task perfectly within a short timeframe, and to instantly eliminate the monsters within the teleportation array of the Spiritual Energy Gathering Ground without any personal loss. Only then could he infinitely replicate experience and treasures, and utilize the teleportation array's bug to build his true strength, preparing for his departure from this planet.
Thus, seven days passed. Qin Feng rampaged through this region, killing almost all the monsters from Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds. He did not challenge the higher-level Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds, as he lacked confidence, and it was not part of his plan.
Within this area inhabited by aliens, all the secret realms contained mecha-monsters. Qin Feng, with his immense power, had slain all the mecha-monsters from Level 5 Spiritual Energy Gathering Grounds, and all the mechas now belonged to him. His plan was complete.
Now, he merely needed to wait patiently for the Heavenly Constellation clan to finish their modifications before he could proceed with his own plans.