At this moment, Luo Feng stopped pondering the issue—it was time to leave.
With a mere thought from Luo Feng, a radiant, multicolored gate materialized before him.
This gate was unlike any he had seen before.
More colossal and resplendent, it stood with an undeniable solidity.
The chromatic portal remained motionless before Luo Feng.
He had now mastered the ability to summon and dismiss this gate at will.
Henceforth, he could traverse any location within the Inheritance Hall as he pleased.
Though not yet the hall's true master, Luo Feng had become its de facto steward—more familiar with its workings than even Wu Dalang or Kuai Yangyang.
However, having only just received the Inheritance, his strength remained limited.
Once Luo Feng's power reached a certain threshold, he would gain full control over the hall, permitting others to enter and inherit its legacy.
At that point, even Xiao Qian might be granted access.
But all this hinged on Luo Feng enhancing his prowess and achieving mastery in the Color Breathing Technique.
Dismissing further speculation, Luo Feng recalled the three women awaiting him at the mountain's base—he couldn't keep them waiting.
Stepping through the chromatic portal, he watched as it dissolved into nothingness behind him, leaving no trace of its existence.
At the foot of Fiend Extinction Mountain...
Three beauties stood upon Black Tortoise's shell, gazing upward at the distant Inheritance Hall atop the peak.
Suddenly, a multicolored gate materialized midair above the tortoise.
The trio started at the unprecedented sight.
Instantly alert, they assumed defensive stances, eyes locked on the mysterious portal.
Meanwhile, atop the mountain before the Inheritance Hall, Wu Dalang and Kuai Yangyang exchanged grave glances before simultaneously turning toward the foothills.
Their expressions twisted in shock at the sight of the chromatic gate below—as though witnessing the impossible.
Without hesitation, they began sprinting downhill.
This phenomenon matched ancient records they'd studied.
Could it be...?
Under the collective gaze of all present, a silhouette emerged from the radiant gateway.
The dazzling light obscured the figure's features, heightening the women's tension.
Whoever appeared now surely meant no good.
Doubt gnawed at them—could even Black Tortoise withstand this intruder's assault?
As they braced for combat, the emerging figure finally came into focus.
Recognition struck like lightning.
Eyes widened in disbelief, they stared dumbfounded at the familiar face.
Luo Feng.
The man stepping from the chromatic portal was Luo Feng!
Though utterly bewildered by this turn of events, their confusion melted into overwhelming joy at his return.
Alighting gracefully onto Black Tortoise's shell, Luo Feng smiled and announced:
"I've completed the Inheritance and returned ahead of schedule."
"Did anything happen while I was away?"
Tang Xuewei's face lit up with excitement as she saw Luo Feng return. "We didn't encounter any danger. Congratulations on successfully obtaining the Inheritance and growing even stronger!"
The Merfolk Queen also stepped forward with a smile. "Congratulations, Master, on gaining new abilities. Could you show us your new power? Since it was you who went in, you must have obtained an incredibly powerful Breathing Technique."
Xiao Qian, however, behaved differently from the two of them. Though her face also held joy, it was mixed with a deep sense of timidity. Right now, she seemed utterly terrified of Luo Feng, not daring to approach him at all.
Noticing Xiao Qian's unusual behavior, Tang Xuewei asked with concern, "Xiao Qian, what's wrong? You look so pale—are you feeling unwell?"
Luo Feng had also noticed the change in Xiao Qian and immediately understood the reason. It was likely the Thousand-Bladed Demon Blade on him that was causing her such immense fear. The Thousand-Bladed Demon Blade was the bane of all supernatural creatures. Even without unsheathing it, Xiao Qian could sense its terrifying presence.
Realizing this, Luo Feng quickly suppressed the aura of the Thousand-Bladed Demon Blade, ensuring no external being could detect its existence.
Once that was done, he smiled and said, "I just obtained a weapon that has a suppressive effect on the Lecherous Ghost Clan. It's a type of Fiend Slayer Blade, which is why Xiao Qian was so frightened. But now that I've concealed its aura, it shouldn't affect her anymore. Xiao Qian, how do you feel now?"
Xiao Qian could no longer sense that terrifying presence from Luo Feng. She replied softly, "I'm fine now. Thank you for understanding, Master. It's just that I'm too weak—even the aura of a weapon frightens me."
Hearing this, Luo Feng chuckled lightly. "Don't be too hard on yourself. This isn't just any ordinary weapon. I was lucky this time—I obtained a Divine Artifact. That's why it has such an effect."
At the mention of a Divine Artifact, all three of them wore expressions of disbelief. They were well aware of the value of such treasures.
Especially since Luo Feng already possessed one Divine Artifact—Poseidon's Trident—and now he had acquired another. This was truly astonishing. Even the Merfolk Queen didn't have a Divine Artifact on her person. Though, as the Merfolk Queen, she did have access to one—she just couldn't bring it with her when she left. That Divine Artifact was a crucial tool protecting Mermaid Island from harm.
From what she knew, Tang Xuewei's Nine-Colored Glazed Pagoda, another Divine Artifact, had also been obtained with Luo Feng's help. Now, Luo Feng himself possessed two Divine Artifacts. If others found out, it would undoubtedly trigger a frenzy of greed.
Tang Xuewei exclaimed in amazement, "You actually obtained a Divine Artifact inside there? That's incredible! As expected of someone with a Luck Value of 36—your fortune is truly extraordinary. Being with you, I hope we can share in some of that luck too."
Xiao Qian was equally shocked upon hearing Luo Feng's words. Although she had always lived in the Red Mist Zone, she was very familiar with the classification of weapon grades.
As for Divine Artifacts, she had only heard of them but had never seen one before.