Yun Feng returned home and directly told her big brother and father that she would be in seclusion for a month, during which no one should disturb her. Yun Sheng and Yun Jing nodded in agreement. Qu Lan Yi and Mu Xiao Jin, upon learning of this situation, expressed their understanding. Qu Lan Yi let out a slight yawn, "Originally, I still wanted to spend the holiday well with Little Feng, but didn't think she was so unromantic... forget it, I'll go into seclusion too..." Qu Lan Yi waved her hand and walked away on her own. Yun Jing heard this and felt that something wasn't quite right.
"Sheng Er, this blue garment is..."
Yun Sheng smiled wryly a few times, "She's Feng'er's roommate, just that her personality is a bit strange, very clingy to Feng'er, as for her strength... it should be quite high." Yun Sheng summarized briefly, Yun Jing nodded in agreement, glanced at Qu Lan's back, and thought that his own daughter was indeed a strong one, and naturally strong people would associate with other strong people. Yun Feng also took some time to explain the situation to his father, Yun Jing was overjoyed upon hearing the news, and sighed that heaven had not been unfair to the Yun family, although they had suffered hardships before, but they had also gained this unexpected harvest.
Yun Jing's heart was at ease, "Sheng Er, you should also go into seclusion to cultivate." Yun Jing said with a serious and sincere tone. Yun Sheng nodded immediately, his own sister had already surpassed him in another realm, he naturally couldn't fall behind! Mu Xiao Jin on the side also smiled and said, "Yun Bo Bo, then I'll go practice too."
Yun Jing nodded, his eyes sizing up Yun Sheng and Mu Xiao Jin for a few rounds. Seeing that Mu Xiao Jin was quite pleasing to the eye, Yun Sheng and Mu Xiao Jin left one after the other. Yun Jing thought for a moment, the Yun family's descendants were sparse, and although Yun Sheng was not yet at the age of marriage, it wouldn't be too early to betroth him to a wife. Mu Xiao Jin seemed like a good child, with a kind temperament, and Yun Sheng appeared to care about her deeply as well. After thinking for a moment, Yun Jing decided that he still needed to consult with Yun Sheng and Mu Xiao Jin before making a final decision - he wasn't the kind of father who would make arbitrary decisions on his own.
The important figures of the Yun family all closed their doors to cultivate, and this cultivation period was a month, which coincided with the summer vacation time of the Ma Sang School. Yun Jing smiled, guessing that those high-ranking officials would not come looking for him either, so he could also have some leisure time. The Yun family's industries outside still had many things that needed his attention, and as a father, he could solve some of them.
The warriors of the Yun family had originally wanted to see the young lady a few more times within this month, and maybe even get her guidance again. However, unexpectedly, after Cloud Fragrance returned for the last time, he never came out again, and neither did anyone else. The warriors of the Yun family couldn't help but feel somewhat disheartened, shaking their heads and sighing every day. In their hearts, Cloud Fragrance was an idol, yet they couldn't see him even though he was right there, making these warriors feel stifled.
The warriors of the Yun family are anxious, and everyone in the imperial capital is a bit anxious. Every day, they eagerly await the appearance of Yun Feng, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary summoner and her contracted magical beast. Other people's descriptions seem exaggerated and untrue, but they still pique everyone's curiosity. Fortunately, the Yun family lives in the wealthy southern district, so these commoners only dare to peek from outside. If the Yun family lived elsewhere, these people would probably swarm in.
Those nobles really didn't come to find Yun Jing again, and the Yun family finally calmed down. Yun Jing was busy with his own affairs, while the younger generation practiced on their own. However, the imperial family sent people over several times to inquire about Yun Feng's situation. Yun Jing's single sentence about closed-door cultivation made the imperial family not dare to send anyone again. Emperor Kalan heard the news of Yun Feng's closed-door cultivation and was overjoyed, thinking that the stronger he became, the more stable his position as number one would be.
Kalan Emperor then ordered that no one was allowed to disturb Yun Feng, and anyone who disturbed him would be severely punished! It was also this order that allowed the Yun family to enjoy a period of peace and quiet.
Yun Feng returned to his own room, first checking his current level of strength. As a leader-level cultivator in the early stages, he had already spent nearly half a year advancing to this level. During this time, Yun Feng had also been practicing, and his strength had stabilized at this stage. Breaking through to the next stage was only a matter of time.
Promoted to the Unity level, the strength will form a clear watershed with those below the Unity level. The strong at the Unity level can grasp part of the spatial rules, seal space, and even stay suspended in mid-air for a short time. This level of strength is fundamentally not comparable to those below the Unity level. A ninth-level peak strongman facing an early Unity stage opponent, although their strengths are only one threshold apart, they are worlds apart.
Promotion to the rank of commander requires an opportunity, and if no such opportunity is found, some people may spend their entire lives at the ninth level without being able to touch the edge of the commander level. In the Eastern Continent, the number of warriors is vast, and although there are not many top-notch commanders among them, they are also not a small number, after all, the base number is large, and the proportion of strong people cannot be small. However, compared to mages, those who can be promoted to the commander level are very few in number.
According to Yun Feng's current understanding, about 80-90% of the magicians in the Kalan Empire have gathered at Masang School. Excluding those who practice magic alone, among those at Masang School, only she and Qu Lan Yi have been promoted to the Tong Ling level. Apart from Vice Principal, there is also that principal who has never appeared before. As for those who can be promoted to the Tong Ling level in Masang School, apart from her own brother Yun Sheng, it's really hard to find a second person.
Once his elder brother successfully advances to the unified leadership level, the Yun family will be invigorated, and Yun Feng can finally put his mind at ease. At that time, relying on his own and his brother's calling power, the strong will surely follow suit! By then, the strength of the Yun family will also rise to a new height!
In Yun Feng's spiritual space, a small water droplet-like colorless spiritual force was slowly floating around, each with different lights shining on it. The spiritual space looked extremely colorful. The ancestors' figures were shuttling among the small water droplets, with a relieved expression, "Little guy, your strength has been consolidated quite well, and it's time for further breakthroughs. The road ahead is still very long."
Yun Feng nodded, breaking through was inevitable. The upcoming Four Nations Competition and the mysterious All Gods' Relics came to mind. Thinking of the All Gods' Relics, Yun Feng suddenly thought of something he hadn't asked his ancestors about yet, "Ancestors, do you know about the All Gods' Relics?"
Ancestor chuckled and said, "How could I not know the ruins of the Ten Thousand Gods? In the past, I even represented the Karan royal family to explore it!"
Yun Feng's breathing tightened, "What is the matter with the remains of Wan Shen, what exactly is inside?"
The ancestor thought for a moment before speaking, "How the ruins of the gods appeared in human vision, I'm not very clear. In my time, the ruins of the gods had already existed for a very long time, and counting up to now should be several billion years."
Yun Feng was stunned for tens of millions of years! What was buried inside the remains that still existed after tens of millions of years?
"There are many legends about the ruins of Wan Shen, all sorts of them. Some say that ancient traditions are buried inside, others say that unimaginable magical beasts are hidden inside, and some even say that it's a treasure trove left behind...". The ancestor suddenly paused for a moment, "Inside, there are traces of the appearance and disappearance of fantasy creatures."
Mystical beast! Yun Feng's breathing became a few degrees hotter, the mystical beast's tracks appeared in the ruins of the gods? Yun Feng thought about it carefully and also felt that it was very possible. The mysterious ruins had existed for billions of years, so the existence of the mystical beast wasn't impossible either...
"Was it because of this saying that our ancestors also went in?"
"Hehe, that's natural. The temptation of the phantom beast to the summoner is just too great. Even if you know it's just a saying, even if the hope is very small, you'll still go for it with this faint glimmer of hope..."
Yun Feng nodded, if it were her, she would definitely do the same. It seems that the first place in the Four Nations Championship is a must-win for her this time!
"What was the outcome of our ancestors' exploration?"
The ancestor suddenly chuckled, his handsome face curled up with a sly smile that didn't quite match his age. "Little guy, if I tell you the truth, don't be disappointed, okay?"
Yun Feng was somewhat perplexed. Was it possible that there was nothing inside the Wan Shen Ruins? Were all the legends just people's wild imagination?
"Haha, little guy, where did you think of going? I did enter the ruins of Wan Shen, but I'll tell you, we didn't explore for long before we retreated."
"Are you leaving? Yun Feng's black pupils slightly widened, and the ancestor's voice continued to come, "Entering the Wan Shen Heritage is like entering a huge maze. We only explored a section of the road and encountered countless troubles, our combat power was greatly reduced, and in the end, only I and a few monarch-level warriors continued to explore inside. However, we ultimately failed."
"Why... did you fail? Ancestor, you are..." Summoner!
The ancestor couldn't help but laugh, "Little guy, the ruins of the gods are not as simple as you think. Everything inside is unfathomable. Based on my intuition, there must be some unknown existence in the depths of the ruins of the gods, or maybe many. The only feeling I had when I entered the ruins of the gods was that I was too small. In this ruin, it's as if I'm just a grain of sand, small to the point of being insignificant."
The name "Pantheon Ruins" suggests that the oppressive atmosphere that affects humans is indeed emanating from the gods themselves. Does this ruin also have a divine presence deep within?
"I know you want to go in and explore, and I fully agree with you going in. However, everything must be done within one's capabilities. You're not strong enough yet, little guy. When I explored it before, my strength had already reached the level of a monarch, but I still retreated in disarray. Your situation is different from mine, after all, you are a rare genius with such deep good fortune. Surely, there will be some unexpected encounters waiting for you in there."
Yun Feng's expression turned serious, a monarch-level summoner would feel a sense of humility when entering the Mausoleum of All Gods. His current strength was only at the early stage of the Unity level, if he entered with such strength, wouldn't he be crushed to the ground?
At the thought, a dragon-shaped jade pendant appeared in his palm. The elemental density outside was far from enough for his cultivation. At the speed of external cultivation, even if he worked hard, it would take several years to break through to other levels. However, the Dragon Temple was different. The elemental density on the tenth floor of the Dragon Temple was dozens of times that of the outside world!
Yun Feng made up his mind, and with a flash of his body, he entered the dragon-shaped jade pendant. Before entering the Dragon Temple, Yun Feng had sealed off all the space around him, and besides, no one would dare to disturb him at this time! As soon as he entered the tenth layer of the Dragon Temple, Yun Feng sat down cross-legged, and the dense elemental energy in the air made his spiritual power feel extremely comfortable. His entire body and mind were wrapped in an exceptionally pleasant atmosphere.
"Master, I and Huo Xiong will cultivate together, which will help the master's advancement!" Lan Yi's voice came, Yun Feng nodded, and immediately summoned Xiao Huo and Lan Yi out. On either side of Yun Feng sat one person and one beast, and the three gradually entered a state of absolute cultivation. A red glow emanated from around Xiao Huo's body, while a green glow emanated from Lan Yi's body. Yun Feng's body gradually emitted five different colored glows, and in an instant, this mysterious tenth layer was filled with radiance, colorful and resplendent.
Time was quietly passing, and Yun Feng, the master and servant, were quietly cultivating on the tenth floor, as if they had forgotten the passage of time. The small water droplets floating in Yun Feng's spiritual space were becoming more and more plump, and the volume of each water droplet was growing quietly. The colors of the water droplets seemed even more vivid and full, and the energy contained within them was constantly increasing and condensing.
The ancestors felt the change within the spiritual space of Yun Feng, and the smile at the corner of their mouth grew wider. This little guy was indeed not ordinary. Looking at the power condensed within the water droplet, if it were to be released, even if facing an opponent of the monarch level, this little guy would be able to exchange a few blows. As for preserving his life, there was no problem.
A month's time passed quietly, and Yun Feng's strength was also gradually increasing within the mysterious tenth layer. His spiritual power and elements were constantly communicating and merging, and the water droplets in his spiritual space were also gradually filling up. The power was also continuously growing stronger and heavier. During the cultivation process, Yun Feng could clearly feel the filling and growth of the power within his body. At the same time, the black jade pendant worn around his neck was quietly taking effect. The familiar warm current slowly flowed into Yun Feng's body, although it was much smaller than before, but still clearly perceptible. Yun Feng's body cells were once again undergoing transformation by the Life Law Array, undergoing one metamorphosis after another.
"Hmm..." Yun Feng slowly exhaled, opening his eyes. Xiao Huo and Lan Yi also opened their eyes at the same time. The three of them exchanged a smile. "Master, congratulations to you, you've advanced to the late stage of the Unity Realm." Lan Yi smiled slightly. With Yun Feng's power advancing, the strength of her contracted magical beast would also advance simultaneously. Lan Yi and Xiao Huo felt their current level of strength, and both of their hearts were filled with joy.
It's truly a fortunate thing to be contracted with such a master, and Yun Feng's talent and cultivation speed are unmatched. If he can be contracted with such a powerful summoner, the demon beast won't have to worry about its own power leveling problem anymore. Xiao Huo comfortably shook his body, and the red glow on his body gradually faded away. Lan Yi also stood up, slightly stretching her muscles, and the green glow on her body slowly receded as well.
"Master, don't you think of considering a new contract with the demon beast?" asked Ling Yue. Cloud Maple's wind and fire elements had reached the late stage of Unity among the five elements, while the other three elements were still at the early stage. It seemed that after advancing to the Unity level, the requirements for practicing magic became even higher, and it would take a long time and more effort to advance the level of magic alone.
"A new contract beast? Hehe, I did have that idea." Yun Feng smiled, would she really contract a new beast? It depends on the opportunity, her current mindset is to not easily form contracts and won't casually change contract beasts, if she's going to contract one it has to be the best, like the variant beast Xiao Huo, or the precious Four-Winged Lion Eagle, Lan Yue.
"I'm really looking forward to what the next contract beast will be like." Yun Feng also stood up, took a glance at some things left behind by the tenth-level master, and with her current level, these things were still untouchable. Hehe, it's really helpless, it seems that only when she reaches the monarch level can she feel the treasures left to her by Master.
"Alright, we're out of here. A month's time should be up by now." Yun Feng said, and Xiao Huo and Lan Yi transformed into a red and green light respectively, entering the Contract Ring. Yun Feng looked at the changes in the patterns on the surface of the two Contract Rings, her red lips slowly curving upwards. The third contract demon? Her mind stirred, and her body had already returned from the tenth floor of the Dragon Temple to the outside world. As soon as she returned to the outside world, Yun Feng's eyebrows slightly furrowed. Someone was coming?
Inside the grand hall of the Yun family, several people were seated. Yun Jing sat in the main seat, while Yun Sheng sat beside him. Across from Yun Sheng was a man with a dignified appearance and an aura that exuded immense power. Beside this man sat a delicate and lovely young girl, whose attire and adornments suggested she was a member of the imperial family.
"Where's the master of the cloud house, and little friend Yun Feng?" The man sitting next to him asked with a smile, his demeanor was imposing, but his words were not at all overbearing, very calm.
"Hehe, the little girl is in seclusion for self-cultivation." Yun Jing smiled and replied with a sentence, "Prince Kai of Kalan has come here, what's the matter?" Yun Jing's heart rose with doubts, the imperial family hadn't sent anyone over this time, but unexpectedly now they came, it seems like they're looking for Feng'er for something. The Kalan imperial family still wants to make Feng'er do what? Thinking of this, Yun Jing's face involuntarily sank a few shades.
Kai smiled, "I just came to chat with Yun Feng for a bit. After all, we're not strangers, we've met several times before. That's why Kaki heard I was coming and curiously followed along."
A delicate little girl beside him smiled at Yun Jing, "Master Yun, just call me Qiqi, I followed you here on a whim, I wanted to see the Summoner Lord, Yun Feng."
Yun Jing smiled slightly, looking at the two imperial family members in front of him. Just as he was about to say something, he heard his daughter's voice, "Father, Prince Kail? It's been a long time." Yun Feng's figure emerged from one corner of the hall, and when she appeared, it made people's eyes light up. Both Yun Sheng and Yun Jing felt that Yun Feng seemed different, her entire demeanor more stable than before, as if she had matured a bit.
As his strength continued to rise, Yun Feng's vision and wisdom also grew, and his horizons expanded. Seeing Kaito arrive, Yun Feng smiled and walked up, Kaito saw him immediately and smiled as he greeted Yun Feng, "Yun Feng little friend, it's been a long time since we last met."
Yun Feng nodded and walked to his brother's side, slowly sitting down. In front of the two royal family members, he didn't show any tension at all, with a faint smile on his face that made him look calm and peaceful. "Is this the Summoner?" Kachi's eyes scanned Yun Feng from head to toe, while Yun Feng's dark pupils also swept over the girl sitting across from him. Another princess of the royal family? She seemed smarter than Kasha at least.
"This is..." Yun Feng asked, and Kaki immediately smiled, "I didn't expect that the Summoner would be about the same age as me. I am Princess Kaki of the Karan Royal Family, you can call me KiKi, and may I call you Yun Feng?"
Yun Feng smiled and said, "Of course."
"Haha, as expected, young people can get along with each other, you said it's Yun Jia Zhu?"
Yun Jing smiled and glanced at her daughter, "Alright then, Master Yun, let these two children have a good chat, and we'll have a nice conversation too!"
"Nature Card Kay said, I think it's okay too. Father, you go and entertain them well." Yun Feng smiled and stood up, saying a sentence to Yun Jing, who nodded in agreement. Since his own daughter had spoken up, he would just let things be. Card Kay burst out laughing, looking quite pleased. Yun Feng turned around and said to her older brother, "Big brother, go take care of Xiao Jin and Qu Lan Yi, they are guests after all. I'll accompany this royal princess."
Yun Xiang nodded, feeling that his sister seemed to be hinting at something, but he didn't ask any further questions and turned to leave. Yun Feng walked over to Kaki's side, smiled slightly, "Princess Kaki, shall we go out and have a chat?"
Kathy smiled and said, "Yun Feng's proposal will be followed."
Yun Feng smiled and led Kaki out of the main hall, walking towards the garden beside Yun's house. Yun Feng walked in front, with Kaki silently following behind. After walking for a while, Yun Feng suddenly stopped and slowly turned around, "Princess Kaki, since I appeared, you've been staring at my hand. What do you want to see?"
Kaki lifted her head and smiled at Yun Feng, a flash of light in the bottom of her eyes. "Yun Feng's feeling is really keen, I'm curious, what does the Summoner's Contract Ring look like? Oh, if it's not convenient, then don't take it out."
Yun Feng's lips curled into a smile, and with a flicker of thought, the dark red contract ring appeared in his palm. Kaki saw the contract ring and her body jerked forward in excitement, but she quickly steadied herself. Yun Feng noticed her small movement and walked over to her, holding out the ring in the center of his palm. "Princess Kaki, won't you take a closer look? I'm not a petty person, if you want to see it, just take it."
Kathy's breath caught, her eyes fixed intently on the dark red contract ring in Yun Feng's palm. She swallowed hard and slowly extended her hand, glancing at Yun Feng as if afraid he would change his mind. Yun Feng smiled slightly, making no other move, his palm still open, the dark red contract ring just lying there, waiting for her to take it.
Kaki's hand trembled slightly as she took over the Contract Ring. When the dark red Contract Ring was placed in her palm, Kaki clearly felt a scorching temperature and energy emanating from within the ring. Kaki's body shuddered lightly, her fingers gently stroking the surface of the Contract Ring, tracing the patterns etched onto it again and again, with a look of infatuation deep in her eyes.
After caressing it for a while, Kaki returned the Contract Ring to Yun Feng. Yun Feng smiled and put the ring on his finger. Kaki saw a flash of light at the bottom of her eyes. On that day, Kai and Kaki stayed with the Yun family for a period of time before leaving. What Yun Jing did not expect was that in just a few days, Princess Kaki would visit again. After arriving, Kaki went straight to find Yun Feng. Yun Feng, as before, brought Kaki to the original garden with a gentle smile.
"Yun Feng, would you mind if I take another look at that contract ring?" Kaki smiled and Yun Feng faintly smiled as he took out the dark red contract ring. Kaki took it over and fondled it lovingly for a few moments before suddenly remembering something, "Oh right, it seemed like the master of the Yun household was looking for you earlier, and he seemed to be in a hurry."
Yun Feng's eyebrows furrowed slightly as soon as he heard, "Then I'll trouble Princess Kaki to wait here for a moment, I'll be right back. Don't forget to return my contract ring to me later." Yun Feng smiled faintly at Kaki and turned to leave the garden. However, after walking to the other side of the garden, he suddenly changed direction and quietly returned, leaning lazily against a stone pillar on the other side of the garden, where he could clearly see Kaki's movements.
Yun Feng lazily leaned against, his black eyes staring at Kaki in the garden. Every small movement of hers couldn't escape Yun Feng's eyes. Standing in the garden, Kaki first carefully looked around, and when she found no one was there, she quickly took away Yun Feng's contract ring, seemingly putting it into some kind of storage container. Then her hand held another ring that looked exactly like Yun Feng's contract ring.
Yun Feng slightly narrowed his black eyes, stroking his chin, "Presumptuous possession? The heart of the imperial princess is indeed not ordinary greed... Should I say she's foolish or overestimating herself?" Yun Feng whispered softly, standing up and gently patting his clothes, "Ah, forget it, should give these imperial members an unforgettable lesson, not everything can be possessed." Yun Feng's figure flashed, returning to the entrance of the garden, Kaki keenly sensed Yun Feng's movement, but didn't show any panic.
She immediately returned the fake Contract Ring to Yun Feng and said a few words before quickly leaving on some pretext. Yun Feng didn't stop her, watching as Cai Qi hastily departed. As she left, Yun Feng's fingers gently stroked the fake ring on his hand. Suddenly, Rou'er let out a cry, appearing from who-knows-where, jumping onto Yun Feng's shoulder, its big eyes seeming to gleam with schadenfreude.
"Good luck, Princess Kaky, Xiao Huo is a hot-tempered guy."