Overbearing Immortal Doctor Chapter 1338 - 1437: Minor Fluctuations

Qin Feng alongside Lan Yue halted their movements abruptly. Their gazes lifted, scanning the distance. Partially concealed by the surrounding trees, a half-ajar gate came into view, its entrance fortified by a formidable array path.

"An opportunity?" Qin Feng and Lan Yueliang exchanged a look, their expressions mirroring a shared curiosity.

Ancient forests occasionally present such fortunate encounters. These intricate mechanisms are typically confined within localized arrays.

Now, before them stood a colossal Stone Gate. The prohibition etched onto its array path exuded an air of mystery, a clear indication of a significant opportunity.

"Let's go investigate," Lan Yueliang's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and she immediately set off towards it.

"Yes, let's observe," Qin Feng agreed, his attention focused on the imposing city gate.

The gate stood twelve feet tall, its surface a stark black. A complex and enigmatic prohibition array method pulsed upon it, emitting faint, shimmering ripples.

Qin Feng and Lan Yue positioned themselves directly before the gate.

"The gate is magnificent. Its outer edge glows with a fiery aura. Witnessing this, I can only imagine the master's profound skill. If I can seize the opportunity hidden within, I might be able to revive my ancient Baili people," Lan Yueliang mused aloud with a sigh.

"You can try first," Qin Feng interjected, his words a splash of cold water on her enthusiasm.

"Hmph," Lan Yueliang pouted, her expression playfully discontented, before walking through the gate.

Shortly after, the pair passed through the gate and stepped into the restricted zone protected by the array.

The moment they were both inside, the colossal gate sealed shut completely.

"If we seek an opportunity, we must first pass an examination. What if we fail? Will we be trapped here forever?" Lan Yueliang voiced her concern, looking towards Qin Feng.

"Beauty, could you perhaps utter words of good fortune?" Qin Feng retorted, turning his head with mild exasperation. "Besides, wasn't it your intention to acquire all the mechanisms here? This is merely the most peripheral and common mechanism you'll encounter."

"First, let's prepare ourselves mentally. Oh, hurry, let's go!" Lan Yueliang's charming face broke into a smile as she quickened her pace.

Navigating through dazzling lights, the duo entered the core area of the forbidden path. Their caution heightened with every step, uncertain of what lay ahead. Nevertheless, Lan Yue was prepared to deploy the Guiyuan Realm charm Qin Feng had bestowed upon her.

"Look at that orb of light!"

Qin Feng exclaimed joyfully, pointing towards it.

According to the treasure map, each minor mechanism was concealed within a light orb situated in the block array's core area. Interacting with the mechanism within the orb would initiate a test. However, the Treasure Land's map did not specify the consequences of failing the test, as the map's creator had succeeded and thus was unaware of any potential repercussions.

"Jian Yi, may I attempt it first?" Lan Yueliang inquired.

"Oh, you are quite impolite to me," Qin Feng expressed his bewilderment. Finding such an opportunity was rare; who wouldn't vie for it? Yet, Lan Yueliang immediately suggested he take the rear position.

"What do you mean by that?" Lan Yueliang feigned a look of hurt.

"I didn't say you couldn't go first," Qin Feng replied, touching his nose. More importantly, safety was paramount. Since Lan Yue wished to try first, Qin Feng decided to observe.

"Thank you," Lan Yueliang nodded and strode forward. As she approached within a hundred feet of the light orb, the orb suddenly expanded, illuminating the surrounding area!

Within that hundred-foot radius, a vast expanse materialized.

Qin Feng lost sight of Lan Yueliang.

"I wonder what kind of mechanism it is," Qin Feng mused, waiting expectantly.

After a short while.

"Hoo," Lan Yueliang emerged from the luminous expanse.

The immense light rapidly receded, shrinking back into the orb.

"Alas," Lan Yueliang sighed regretfully, "I failed the examination."

"What kind of test was it?" Qin Feng inquired.

"It was a skill I could have cultivated in three days, but I hadn't yet. Without a foundation, even three years wouldn't suffice. I had no chance," Lan Yueliang explained, her disappointment evident. She possessed charm, which would have served her well against a true Master of the Yuanjing or Returning to the Origin realm, making such challenges relatively easy. However, the rapid skill cultivation required offered her no hope.

"Tsk, tsk, let me try then," Qin Feng chuckled.

Cultivation was his forte; he possessed vast experience. He would have been even more confident if it involved a Sword Dao test.

"I don't know if a Sword Skill test would pass, but those who practice the sword say that even experts of the Guiyuan Scripture can only achieve a one percent success rate," Lan Yueliang remarked as Qin Feng stepped within a hundred feet of the light orb. Instantly, Qin Feng was completely enveloped by light.

The overwhelming radiance consumed Qin Feng.

"Hmm?" Qin Feng looked around in surprise. Before him, multiple layers of light shields protected the central light orb—a total of nine layers. Each light shield rippled with fiery red energy.

"Breaching the nine layers of barriers will grant you the opportunity," a powerful voice echoed in Qin Feng's mind.

Qin Feng was mystified.

Could it be that the person who fell into the Skyfire ruins was the one with the most formidable spirit?

"It doesn't matter." Qin Feng grasped that those who had perished here were far more brilliant than Master Unbeatable, even surpassing him by a wide margin.

"Level 9 Prohibition? How can this be overcome?"

Qin Feng's gaze fell upon the first light shield before him, its surface shimmering with red ripples.

To practice this fire-attribute palm technique to its ninth apex level for three consecutive days, and then utilize this technique to dismantle the array's prohibition—that was the trial presented.

"The first floor doesn't seem particularly arduous." Qin Feng grasped it with ease, requiring only a few minutes of dedicated cultivation. He then extended his hand, touching the light shield. As spiritual power was infused, the array pulsed.

"Hua~~" This layer of array prohibition dissolved, leaving eight more light shields in its wake.

Qin Feng pressed onward. The second light shield also displayed fiery patterns, though its complexity had markedly increased. Qin Feng stood contemplating it, his eyes blinking.

"My dear, this second level is at least five times more challenging than the first!" Qin Feng couldn't help but mutter to himself, yet he understood it after about two hours.

In the blink of an eye, the third day had arrived, and Qin Feng had reached the sixth light shield.

"This is immensely difficult. Despite practicing numerous Fire Attribute Sword Skills, possessing a complete Fire Sword Spirit, and thoroughly understanding the Fire Attribute, I cannot comprehend the sixth layer within three days. Let alone the final three, which are the most formidable."

"Hmm?" Qin Feng was suddenly taken aback.

"Didn't the voice previously state—'pass through the nine-layer barrier'?" Qin Feng observed the remaining four layers of forbidden barriers. "The voice merely said to pass, not how to pass!"

"If one passes the test and opens the array path, then it is considered passed." Qin Feng's eyes instantly brightened. "However, if one directly violates the prohibition, passage is also achieved!"

There existed two distinct methods to breach an array prohibition.

The first involved comprehending the prohibition's system to dismantle it. This was a rather common feat that Qin Feng had accomplished previously.

The second method was to confront it with sheer force!

"It may be mystical, but you have your prohibition. I shall use my strength to shatter it!"

"Can I shatter the array prohibition established by Fallen Forces?" Qin Feng pondered this silently.

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Feng loudly inquired, "Can I employ force to conclude this challenge?"

"Conclude using force?" Qin Feng, you must try. The preceding voice echoed once more.

"Indeed," Qin Feng declared with a grin, stepping forward without hesitation.

"Break!"

Qin Feng's hand extended before him, his fingers naturally converging a layer of sword power, which emitted a radiant glow, forming the shape of a sword. At this precise moment, Qin Feng was skillfully applying the classic moves of his Qinxin Swordsmanship, exuding immense power.

Calling...

Like a razor-sharp blade, it sliced through the light shield, which shattered completely after just two strikes.