Feng Yi stroked his chin thoughtfully and then spoke reflectively, "With effort, do you think I can catch up to Roland?"

"Young man, you don't have much time left, and I might as well be honest with you—it's impossible."

"That strong, huh… I hope you're not just trying to knock me down. What basis do you have for saying that?"

"There is no basis, I only understand too well the principle that one generation plants the trees under which another takes shade. The prowess of the storm that you wield was created by others and is not the result of personal study; thus, there's no talking about any further advancement. From this, I deduce you'll never be able to catch up to Roland."

Feng Yi once again fell silent. He had comprehended the First Mystery of the Legendary Realm, the Second Mystery of the Blank Paper Realm, and the Third Mystery of Instant Movement. Except for the first, the latter two were mystical skills from the half-deity domain and had no connection to combat. In an electrifying moment of thought, Feng Yi suddenly understood something…

It had to be said that Eggy's unintentional words immediately had the effect of putting the finishing touch to Feng Yi's thoughts, causing a sudden enlightenment as if experiencing the pouring in of profound understanding. No wonder he had long been stuck in the middle stage of the Legendary Realm and couldn't move forward, despite supposedly being a man beyond his era.

It turns out that it wasn't because his body couldn't bear the extreme physical load to ascend further, nor a lack of talent, but rather his own insistence on pursuing the essence of battle that had limited his personal growth.

One might say that Sky Shadow could surpass him, Kexiao could break through himself, and Mengdie could easily surpass him too, not because their talents were necessarily stronger than his, but because they weren't overly thirsty for techniques, relying on them, or being limited by them, which naturally led to their continuous growth.

However, Feng Yi was different. He had always yearned to become stronger but had never managed to take the step beyond. Yet, when he relaxed his attitude and returned to the basics naturally, it was as though he was a fish returning to water, grasping things that eluded most people.

Realizing this, Feng Yi could no longer move forward; his physical condition completely confined his realm. This was Feng Yi's greatest regret, and of course, it could only be called a regret since he did not fear life and death.

"Old buddy, thanks. You've reminded me." In fact, Feng Yi had vaguely realized this when he comprehended the Third Rhythm, but the concept was too abstract, and he struggled to clarify this position for himself. Eggy's words had made him clearly recognize his shortcomings.

"What are you thanking me for? If you want to thank me, kneel before Lord Eggy."

"Me! @#￥%..."

Upon blurting out some dinosaur language, Feng Yi choked and staggered, but fortunately, his mental state had largely recovered. It was time to set off again. Including rest time, it would take about three days to reach Zana from here. The Twin Stars route was a fork on the way to Zana—departing from Twin Stars one could directly jump to Mardis and then from Mardis jump to Maraca Freedom Port. One could also bypass the Devil Star Cluster and directly enter the Diya Alliance territory.

This journey was still fraught with danger. Considering Eggy's safety, Feng Yi still spoke up, "Have you considered seeking out the Blade Warrior? It's better to be safe than sorry. If I really don't come back, at least you won't be dragged down with me."

It had to be admitted that Feng Yi once had the power to protect himself, but now, time moved on like water and like a melody, and with his continually declining realm, he could no longer assess his own strength. Even facing Mingfei, a master who once seemed like a second-rate fighter in his eyes, the outcome was likely to be problematic.

"What's there to fear? Have you forgotten about the light teleporter you gave me?" Eggy stood with his smooth little belly, struggling to pull out the light teleporter. "I'm also very curious. Now's the chance to see what those tricksters are up to. Surely those guys aren't foolish enough to make enemies out of thin air. With your current identity, it's not just anyone who can afford to provoke you lightly. To cross you is to cross the entire federation. At least I believe John would dare to bring the Fiery Fleet directly to Immortal Mountain." Saying this, Eggy once again stuffed the light teleporter forcefully back into his belly.

Feng Yi frowned. This was what he was most worried about. He didn't want any unnecessary trouble to spark another war. He said, "No matter what happens, my physical condition must not be made public."

"That'll depend on their actions. More than that, I care about the old man's prophecy. What's your take on that?"

"Hah, while prophecies do indicate certain phenomena and might have a pattern to follow, a prophecy is always just that—a prophecy. Let's get going."

In an instant, Feng Yi once again expanded his Mental Power outward. The shrinking, magnificent galaxy seemed like a microcosm continually presenting itself in Feng Yi's mind, transforming until it finally locked onto a region of space, and his figure burst forth into that jungle.

Diya Alliance's giant tree forest was located in the temperate region of Diya Super-Earth, where the climate was humid throughout the year, and the annual rainfall was substantial. As soon as Feng Yi stepped into the giant tree forest, he was soaked to the bone.

Without stopping, Feng Yi quickly changed into his lightning-proof attire, then closed his eyes slightly and once again sensed the atmosphere of Jupiter, which was not too far from this location.

This large, massive gas giant was marked as the first danger zone on Eggy's star map. The human body could not stay there for long, with surface temperatures of negative 72 degrees Celsius, accompanied by forces 35 hurricanes, and thunderstorms with destructive power about 3,372 times that of Earth's. Anything would be obliterated into nothingness, which made finding a relatively safe area and protective measures especially important.

Whoosh...

In the blink of an eye, Feng Yi found himself within the yellow clouds of the gas giant, surrounded by magnificent mists. Luckily, he had found a relatively safe area with no thunderstorms and lightning nearby. Looking around... the dim yellow space stretched endlessly, making him feel as small as a grain of sand amongst the clouds, while gusts of intense wind constantly reminded him that he must leave quickly.

Under the effect of gravity, Feng Yi continued to plummet through the void at high speed. He didn't want to stay here for a second longer, as he could faintly feel the temperature rising from negative degrees to room temperature and then above zero. In less than a minute, the temperature had increased nearly to 100 degrees Celsius.

Ten more minutes of falling, and his clothes might melt away. Feng Yi concentrated his mental power, continuously expanding his search area, and disappeared with a swish.

This timely escape could not have been more critical, as even with Feng Yi's composure, he could not remain entirely calm at such a tense moment.

Eggy was so frightened that it almost cried out; its rubber skin was nearly roasted. However, it knew that it could not disturb Feng Yi at such a time, for any interruption might break his focused mental consciousness.

Back on solid ground, Feng Yi gasped for breath... The feeling of standing on the ground was truly comforting. He overlooked the environmental issues, as you might think everything was well considered before the teleportation, but being within the gas giant, with its changing temperatures and gusts of wind, greatly affected one's state of mind.

At that moment, Feng Yi felt a wave of drowsiness but quickly got up after a brief rest. He set off for a local inn with faltering steps and hustled into a room, deciding to set out early the next morning.

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Immortal Mountain's summit was shrouded in purple mist, the halo of light ethereal like a dream, each plant, and scene resembling the paradise in a painting. If one stood at the cliff's edge and looked down, they might feel as if they were suspended above the clouds, lost in a distant trance.

At one end of the pavilion on the mountaintop, Mingfei, Zhan Yu, and a junior protector were intently staring at two elderly men... or, more precisely, at the chessboard before them.

The facial expressions of the protectors were quite telling, shifting from relaxed to tense to puzzled.

In contrast, the two old men chatted and laughed, sipping tea and delightfully engaged in conversation, exuding an air of otherworldly charm.

These two were none other than the master of the Jade Clear Sect, Wu Tian, and the white-bearded leader from Yanhuang Soul. With some time still left before the competition for the top position, various hidden schools had already arrived early.

While it appeared they were playing chess, it was also a probe of their respective Daoist skills and a contest of insights.

Mingfei, who stood silently at the side, furrowed her brows more and more... Although it was true that they were bonding over chess, the dreadful plays by these two "chess bums" were just awful. If she took their place, even playing with her feet would be better than these two.

She had assumed it was some kind of test of their Daoist arts, but seeing this, the junior protector's eyes twinkled with concealed sweetness, and without a sound, she let out a sigh of relief and gracefully stepped out of the pavilion to leave quietly...

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