Volume 64 — The Hidden Artifact
The Obsidian Root Palace hummed with energy, petals of the First Bloom spinning in a radiant storm. Lin Feng hovered at its center, fully attuned to its currents. The fourth secret had reached unprecedented heights, yet the palace whispered of a deeper secret—a hidden ancient artifact said to amplify its power and unlock new layers of mastery.
Caiyi's eyes sparkled. "Lin Feng… the palace… it's guiding us. I can feel it leading us somewhere… something hidden."
Lin Feng's expression hardened, aura flaring. "Exactly. The fourth secret has shown us control, influence, and perception, but the palace holds more. This artifact could elevate our mastery even further. Peach Spirit… help us locate it."
Host, the Peach Spirit whispered, the artifact's energy is subtle, intertwined with the palace's hidden currents. Only by harmonizing fully with the fourth secret can it be safely retrieved and awakened.
Lin Feng extended his hand, petals spinning faster, aura resonating with the palace's intricate energy flows. Hidden currents formed a path, guiding him through corridors that seemed to shift and change with every step. Subtle energy markers glowed faintly, revealing the artifact's presence deeper within the palace.
Caiyi followed closely, her aura attuned to Lin Feng's. "It's incredible… the palace itself seems to protect it, testing us as we approach."
Lin Feng's gaze was sharp. He moved with precision, reading energy currents, navigating illusions, and avoiding traps laid by the palace itself to ensure the seeker was worthy. Finally, a faint glow emerged from a hidden chamber—the artifact, an intricate crystal embedded with streams of spiritual energy, pulsing in rhythm with the palace.
"This… this is it," Lin Feng murmured, extending his hand carefully. "The artifact… it resonates with the fourth secret. Its power could enhance perception, energy manipulation, and control exponentially."
Caiyi's eyes were wide. "Lin Feng… if you awaken it… the palace… and the fourth secret… will reach heights no one has ever imagined."
Lin Feng's aura flared as he touched the artifact, petals spinning like a storm. The hidden currents of the palace surged into him, intertwining with the artifact's energy, amplifying every aspect of the fourth secret.
"The next stage… begins now," Lin Feng whispered, determination blazing in his eyes.