Wang Tianxiong waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite, this matter started because of me, otherwise they wouldn't have targeted you."

Chu Chen heard this and smiled, saying, "If they want to target me, I'm afraid it won't be so easy."

Wang Tianxiong nodded at his words without saying much more. He didn't know if the young man in front of him truly had confidence or was just showing bravado. He had said what needed to be said and given compensation. If the other party insisted, there was nothing he could do.

At this moment, Shang Yong, standing at the back, looked at the wooden box in Chu Chen's hand, and his face suddenly turned unsightly.

His situation was the same as Chu Chen's, both coming from humble beginnings, having to fight for everything themselves.

In fact, his cultivation talent was slightly higher than that of Gu Hui, but they had family support and had recently obtained two second-grade Star-Raising Fruits, leaving him far behind.

The Second-Grade Star-Raising Fruit Chu Chen received was actually intended for Shang Yong by Wang Tianxiong, but now it fell into Chu Chen's hands, making him quite annoyed. However, he quickly managed his expression, showing a smile without betraying any difference.

If he could get this second-grade Star-Raising Fruit, he could have his Guardian Beast break through to the Ninth Rank War General Level, increasing his ability to protect himself in the Secret Realm.

"This time, our goal is exploration, to document as much of the map and information within the Secret Realm as possible. If possible, we should also strive for the Key. Finally, safety is paramount; there are no rules in the Secret Realm, and everyone involved in a profit could turn against you," Wang Tianxiong said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, the five of Chu Chen nodded in agreement.

"Gu Hui, introduce to them the personnel entering the Secret Realm," Wang Tianxiong instructed once more.

Gu Hui quickly responded, she approached the two and whispered, "The boy in white clothing is Li Yifei, a genius under an S-level contract with the Vermilion Bird Daoist School. Their Li family is one of the top forces in Black Mist City, with a foundation not inferior to our branch."

Chu Chen couldn't help but show surprise after hearing this, quickly turning to look at Li Yifei, whose features were rather handsome, and whose figure was tall and slender, accompanied by several attractive girls.

Seeing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but sigh internally; truly, comparisons are odious. Not only was the other handsome, but he had impressive talent, and what hurt most was his exceptionally privileged family background. Such an existence was incomprehensible.

Wait! Why does Li Yifei's situation seem so familiar?

Oh, isn't there an even more exaggerated example right by me?

Thinking of this, Chu Chen felt a hint of discomfort.

At this moment, Li Yifei seemed to notice someone observing him, turning his head to find it was Chu Chen.

He cast a cold smile at Chu Chen, then raised his right hand and made a throat-slicing gesture.

Chu Chen responded in kind, coldly glaring at him while mimicking the motion with his hand.

The two locked eyes, each seeing intense murderous intent in the other's gaze.

At this moment, a beast's howl interrupted their stare-down.

Everyone turned at the sound, seeing a group of Star Beasts approaching from within the forest.

The atmosphere grew tense as they noted the Star Beasts' numbers doubled their own, with auras of intense fierceness.

Leading the Star Beast group was a gigantic black wolf.

Its shoulders reached three zhang high, its body length stretching an astonishing six zhang, with robust limbs and malevolent green eyes.

Chu Chen slightly perceived its aura, and his expression grew even heavier.

Its strength appeared slightly superior to Elder Zhang's Holy Light Butterfly.

This meant the black wolf before them was at least King Level Five or above, an exceedingly terrifying existence.

The black wolf suddenly spoke, "Weak humans, you are early. Afraid we might go back on our word?"

Everyone's face turned even more somber upon hearing this.

At this moment, a spirited elder spoke calmly, "Weak? Are you speaking of yourself?"

The giant wolf did not anger at the words, instead fixing its gaze on the elder, saying, "Old man, you're still alive."

The elder replied coldly, "Hmph, as long as you live, how could I bear to die."

Both sides were on edge upon meeting, and Chu Chen feared they might come to blows.

But he overthought; at their level, they wouldn't engage lightly, as it would trigger an all-out war between humans and Star Beasts.

"Gu Hui, what are the identities of that elder and the giant wolf?" Chu Chen couldn't help but ask out of curiosity in a low voice.

"The elder is Fang Xiaoran, Vice City Lord of Black Mist City, a strong mid-stage Soul King, while that giant wolf is the Demon Abyss Wolf King, a confidant of the Beast King, also mid-King Level in strength."

Chu Chen's eyes widened in understanding at the explanation; no wonder their strength was so formidable.

After exchanging a few taunts, both sides fell silent.

At this moment, the vortex suspended between them suddenly became agitated, its spinning speed increasing several dozen times, emitting a terrifying suction force.

Fang Xiaoran, seeing this, waved his hand, generating a massive semicircular soul shield to protect everyone.

The Demon Abyss Wolf King observed this and similarly issued a low growl, unleashing a formidable dark element to shield the Star Beasts behind him.

As the vortex spun faster and faster, its size rapidly expanded, heightening the suction within it to terrifying levels.

A giant tree ten zhang high, located near the vortex, began violently swaying under the pulling force, as if about to topple at any moment.

Within a few breaths, the vortex expanded again, and the giant tree, unable to withstand the force, was uprooted from the earth.

Its thick roots snapped, and upon contacting the vortex, the tree was shredded by its dreadful Power of Space.

Chu Chen was shocked to see this; the formation of the Secret Realm was causing such a sensational disturbance.

As time ticked away, the vortex grew from the size of a fist to two zhang wide.

And it showed no signs of stopping until it reached three zhang in size, at which point the suction inside gradually ceased.

Seeing this, Lu Hongfei said in a deep voice, "It's about time, the Secret Realm is about to be born."

Just as he finished speaking, the vortex abruptly ceased rotating, emitting a frightening wave of Star Power.

A dark, gaping space door appeared before everyone.

Witnessing this, Fang Xiaoran quickly withdrew the soul shield, turned to the crowd, and said, "The Second-Level Secret Realm is born, hurry and enter."

At this, the Demon Abyss Wolf King also issued a low roar, causing the Star Beasts behind him to stir.

Lu Hongfei solemnly advised, "You two need to be careful; this place is not Celestial Star City, priority must be given to your safety. As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen and his companion both nodded.

Zhang Yuyan tugged at the Yin Yang Fish Jade Pendant around her neck and said, "Find me at the first opportunity."

Chu Chen nodded and replied, "Don't worry, I will." With that, the two headed directly to the Secret Realm's entrance.

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