The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3311 - 3306: Entering the Secret Realm_1

"The limit of the Heaven-separated Realm?"

Doubts swirled in Yang Chen's mind.

From what he knew, though, the so-called limit of the Heaven-separated Realm that these folks mentioned was merely a benchmark for power levels, rather than a progression like the initial, intermediate, or advanced phases within the Heaven-separated Realm itself.

Ba Xia Ming Wang had gone beyond that Heaven-separated Realm boundary, boasting unmatched might, which filled the words of Mu Fei, Fairy Yun Xiu, and the rest with evident dread.

It had also fueled Fairy Qing Wan's fierce resolve to outdo him.

These thoughts were merely Yang Chen's guesses, of course. To uncover the facts, he'd need to question Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu directly.

Yet Yang Chen held back from inquiring right then, given the circumstances; it looked like Fairy Qing Wan had hit a snag, and after a light sweat, the faces of Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu grew increasingly awkward.

"Senior Sister Qing Wan..." Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu both felt a pang of sympathy they couldn't suppress.

"Has Senior Sister Qing Wan really failed like this?" Fairy Yun Xiu spat out in frustration.

"This puppet isn't like a typical cultivator, after all. Senior Sister Qing Wan's power matches this puppet's just fine. But the puppet doesn't drain any energy at all. When it comes to stamina, Senior Sister truly can't match it. Unless it's taken down before Senior Sister wears out, the result is inevitable—defeat." Mu Fei clarified.

Fairy Yun Xiu seethed with reluctance, "Senior Sister's strength has reached equality with this puppet; she's only weaker in endurance. That shows she's already broken past the Limit of the Sky-separating Realm and can stand toe-to-toe with that Netherworld King."

Mu Fei could only offer a wry smile, "Yun Xiu, I agree in theory, but Senior Sister's present skills still fall short of rivaling the King of the Netherworld."

"Why not?" Fairy Yun Xiu's face twisted in irritation.

Mu Fei shook his head and replied, "Hitting the peak of the Heaven-separated Realm isn't simple. This peak serves as a gauge for Heaven-separated Realm prowess, and countless folks never touch it in a lifetime. How could it be straightforward to attain? True progress only comes after surpassing it—that much is clear. If Senior Sister fails to push beyond, it simply means she's hovering near that threshold. Sending her against the King of the Netherworld now would do more damage than good."

Fairy Yun Xiu nibbled her crimson lips and murmured, "Senior Sister must feel devastated."

While they chatted, within the display, a trace of resignation appeared on Fairy Qing Wan's brow. Ultimately, she appeared to accept the harsh truth, heaved a sorrowful breath, and decided to withdraw.

Upon her retreat, Fairy Qing Wan sped back rapidly, arriving at Fang Xuan Villa in mere moments.

"Senior Sister, are you okay?" Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu hurried over to inquire.

Fairy Qing Wan's voice stayed icy, without the slightest thaw: "I’m not that fragile."

Right away, Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu fussed around her with concern.

Watching the trio in this state, Yang Chen had no intention of approaching at first, but with them clogging the path to the Ice River Secret Realm, he let out an inner sigh.

Besides, it was obvious Fairy Qing Wan was in low spirits, ignoring the soothing remarks from the pair.

Observing that, Yang Chen had no choice but to advance and speak up, "The three of you, could you please step aside? I’d like to enter this Secret Realm and give it a shot too."

This remark caused the already downcast group to furrow their brows in annoyance.

Fairy Qing Wan and Mu Fei remained silent, but the fiery-tempered Fairy Yun Xiu snapped irritably, "Can’t you see we’re in the middle of talking? Why the rush?"

Yang Chen had aimed to stay polite, yet Fairy Yun Xiu's sharp tone sparked some irritation in him too.

Even coming from Fang Xuan Villa, the three had no right to act so entitled and impolite.

"I’m only suggesting that if you need to talk, there are plenty of spots elsewhere. It doesn’t seem right to linger here on purpose." Yang Chen responded.

Fairy Yun Xiu glared at Yang Chen for his retort and flared up more: "So what if we choose to talk here? What business is it of yours? You’re so eager to rush into the Ice River Secret Realm; do you fancy yourself some big shot? Think you can conquer any palace? Haven’t you noticed my Senior Sister’s upset over her setback? Why keep stirring things up? Are you blind?"

At those words, Mu Fei hurriedly gestured for his Junior Sister to quiet down, "Junior Sister, hold your tongue a bit."

"I’m just venting; I was already fuming, and this fellow had to poke the bear." Fairy Yun Xiu shot back bluntly.

Mu Fei let out a resigned breath. Though he felt a touch of displeasure toward Yang Chen's interruption, he grasped the full picture and realized they were at fault, with his Junior Sister acting too haughty.

He tugged Fairy Yun Xiu to the side and apologized, "Sorry for the hassle, Brother Yang Chen. My Junior Sister’s like this sometimes; we’ll clear out now."

With her Senior Brother taking the lead, Fairy Yun Xiu didn’t want to undermine him, so she pouted and grumbled, "Fine, he’s so desperate to dash in, like he’ll actually make it to any hall."

"Enough, keep it brief." Mu Fei sighed in defeat, drawing his Junior Sister and Fairy Qing Wan along as they finally stepped aside.

With that, Yang Chen cupped his hands in thanks: "Appreciate it, Brother Mu Fei."

"No problem." Mu Fei replied.

Yang Chen was pressed for time and didn’t wish to linger longer. Spotting the trio move out of the way, he promptly crossed into the Secret Realm.

The moment he stepped through, the environment shifted abruptly. Yang Chen sensed the chill in the air plummet sharply. As snowflakes drifted down, he realized he’d arrived inside the Ice River Secret Realm.

Such cold posed no challenge for a cultivator. Yang Chen enveloped himself in his laws and moved freely across the area.

A handful of strides later, Yang Chen reached the initial palace.

With no delay, Yang Chen strode straight into the first palace.

Inside the palace, Yang Chen spotted over a dozen figures positioned there.

Looking more intently, Yang Chen realized these were ghostly puppets.

Earlier, from afar, as he’d observed Fairy Qing Wan battling these puppets, he’d already sensed their startling realism. Their features were detailed, yet it was their auras and demeanors that mimicked humans so convincingly, leaving most unable to distinguish them.

He’d initially figured the distance had blurred his judgment.

But up close now, the illusion held firm. It highlighted the masterful craft of puppetry involved.

"This Daoist Ancestor expert truly wields remarkable techniques. These puppets can so convincingly mimic the genuine article. Without prior knowledge of their nature and a thorough inspection, I’d struggle to spot the fakes. Had I entered blind to their existence, I doubt I could’ve separated puppet from person at all." Yang Chen mused inwardly with a grin.

As his thoughts wrapped up, he also curved his lips faintly, "These puppets react swiftly. They’ve picked up on my presence in no time..."

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