Chapter 1674: Chapter 824: A Crimson Egg? Leaving the Secret Realm!
In the center of the space, there was a clear pool, and a gigantic lotus flower floated in the middle of the pool.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were amazed by the scene before them, having never seen such a beautiful place.
The Phoenix seemed to be attracted by the scenery as well, flying out from Luo Chen’s hand and joyfully swirling in the air.
"This place... it seems like a paradise beyond the world." Qing Shuang exclaimed, her eyes filled with wonder.
Luo Chen nodded, beginning to carefully observe the surroundings.
He knew there must be some hidden secret in this space, perhaps related to the birth of the Phoenix.
"Let’s take a look around." Luo Chen suggested, his gaze falling on the lotus in the center of the pool.
Qing Shuang agreed with Luo Chen’s suggestion, and they began to explore the space.
They discovered that every plant here radiated a strong life force, as if containing some mysterious power.
As they approached the pool, the Phoenix suddenly flew above the lotus, gently touching the petals with its beak.
The lotus seemed to respond to some sort of impulse, slowly blooming to reveal a golden fruit.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang watched in amazement, knowing that this fruit was extraordinary.
The Phoenix seemed to understand the importance of the fruit as well, gently guarding it with its wings, preventing anyone from approaching.
"This fruit... could it be the food of the Phoenix?" Qing Shuang whispered, her heart full of doubt.
Luo Chen didn’t respond, his gaze fixed tightly on the fruit.
He knew that this fruit could be the key to the Phoenix’s growth or possibly their ultimate goal in exploring the ruins.
"We must handle this fruit with caution." Luo Chen said, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness.
Qing Shuang nodded, understanding Luo Chen’s meaning.
They had to ensure the fruit’s safety, not letting it fall into the hands of anyone greedy.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began searching for ways to protect the fruit within the space.
They found that some of the plants in the space seemed to have strong protective effects, usable for creating a Defensive Barrier.
"We can use these plants to create a Barrier." Luo Chen said, a glint appearing in his eyes.
Qing Shuang agreed with Luo Chen’s suggestion, and they began gathering the plants from the space.
After some effort, they finally crafted a powerful Defensive Barrier, firmly protecting the fruit.
"This should be safe enough." Luo Chen said with satisfaction, his gaze landing on the Phoenix.
The Phoenix seemed to sense their efforts, looking at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang with grateful eyes.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew they had completed their mission, protecting the Phoenix and its food.
"It’s time for us to leave." Luo Chen said, his voice tinged with reluctance.
Qing Shuang nodded.
They had already experienced too many dangers in this ruin; it was time to return to the real world.
As for the mysterious Phoenix...
This time it seemed not to think about leaving with Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
It merely stayed quietly by the fruit’s side.
"So, is our bond with the Phoenix only fated to end here?"
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood at the entrance of the space, turning to look back at the serene pool and the Phoenix guarding the fruit, their hearts filled with complex emotions.
They knew that although they were about to leave this place filled with mystery and wonder, the experience would become an unforgettable memory in their lives.
"Let’s go, Qing Shuang." Luo Chen said softly, his gaze showing a hint of reluctance.
Qing Shuang nodded, her eyes also shimmering with attachment to this space.
However, she understood that they had their own matters to attend to and couldn’t stay here forever.
They turned and slowly proceeded along the path they came.
The Phoenix let out a gentle cry behind them, seemingly bidding them farewell.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang paused, looking back to see the Phoenix quietly returning to the lotus’s side, continuing to guard the golden fruit.
"It doesn’t seem like it intends to leave with us." Qing Shuang whispered.
"Perhaps it has its own mission here." Luo Chen replied, with a trace of philosophical thought in his voice.
They continued forward, passing through the Light Gate, returning to the dim corridor.
The gemstones in the corridor still emitted a soft glow, illuminating their way.
They carefully passed through the corridor, returning to the hall.
In the hall, the statue that once threatened them remained motionless, as if asleep.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang bypassed the statue, arriving at the entrance they initially entered the ruins.
"Are we really leaving?" Qing Shuang asked again, her heart still somewhat hesitant.
Luo Chen smiled at her, "The Secret Realm, and the ruins within it, have almost been thoroughly explored; naturally, it’s time to leave. Besides, there are quite a few Immortal Cultivators in the Secret Realm frantically searching for us!"
"Yes, we should leave." Qing Shuang said firmly, her eyes flashing with determination.
Luo Chen nodded and began to find a way out of the Secret Realm.
They knew the entrance to the Secret Realm was not easy to find, and during their exploration, it might have changed.
The two began carefully searching for possible clues in the hall.
Luo Chen noticed some strange symbols on the walls of the hall, seemingly connected to the patterns they had seen in the ruins.
"These symbols might be a guide." Luo Chen said quietly, his fingers gently brushing over the symbols.
Qing Shuang came closer, trying to comprehend the symbols’ meaning: "If these symbols truly guide to the exit, then we might need to find a way to activate them."
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly stood up: "Let’s give it a try, but be careful; these symbols might conceal some mechanism."
The two began to cautiously adjust the energy flow in the hall according to the symbols’ directions.
As their movements continued, the air in the hall began to tremble slightly, and the symbols on the walls started to emit a faint glow.
"Looks like our guess was right." Luo Chen’s eyes shimmered with excitement.
Qing Shuang remained vigilant, knowing anything could happen: "Continue, Luo Chen, we need to see where these symbols will actually lead us."
With the constant adjustment of energy, a slowly rotating halo appeared on the hall floor.
The halo exuded a powerful suction, seemingly a portal.
"This should be the exit from the Secret Realm." Luo Chen said, his voice carrying a hint of relief.
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing they were about to return to the world fraught with conflict and danger: "Let’s go."
Hand in hand, they stepped into the halo together.
A wave of dizziness hit them, and when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves standing at the entrance of the Secret Realm.
The world outside was still chaotic, with Immortal Cultivators searching madly for the entrance to the Secret Realm.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing they must act carefully, ensuring no one discovered their whereabouts.
"Quick, go, before they find us."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang swiftly left the Secret Realm entrance, hiding in a dense forest.
They knew that if those greedy Cultivators found them, they would face endless pursuit and contention.
"What do we do next?" Qing Shuang asked quietly, her eyes showing a hint of fatigue.
Luo Chen scanned the surroundings, ensuring no one was nearby, then answered: "We need to find a safe place to get some rest and also plan our future actions."
Qing Shuang nodded.
They had gone through a lot, and both physically and mentally, needed some time to recover.
Traversing the forest, they eventually found a hidden cave.
The interior of the cave was dry and spacious, sufficient for them to settle temporarily.