Volume 57 — Harnessing Hidden Energy
The Obsidian Root Palace pulsed with quiet power, subtle currents of spiritual energy weaving through every corridor, every chamber. Lin Feng hovered at the center, petals of the First Bloom spinning in a perfect storm, fully attuned to the palace's rhythms. The fourth secret had begun revealing its next layer—hidden spiritual energy, subtle yet immensely potent.
Caiyi's eyes sparkled with awe. "Lin Feng… I can feel it too. The palace… it's alive in a way I've never sensed before. Every movement, every thought seems connected."
Lin Feng's expression hardened, aura flaring. "Exactly. This is the next stage of the fourth secret—harnessing hidden energy. Not just the battlefield or environment, but the spiritual currents that flow through the palace. If we master it, we can anticipate events, manipulate outcomes, and enhance both perception and power exponentially."
Host, the Peach Spirit whispered, this energy is subtle but transformative. Flow with it, integrate it into your aura, and you will unlock abilities beyond ordinary cultivation. Misalignment will cause feedback, but harmony will amplify your mastery of the fourth secret.
Lin Feng extended his hand, letting petals spin faster, aura blending with the palace's currents. Streams of hidden energy flowed toward him, intricate and delicate, requiring precise attunement. Each pulse resonated with insight, allowing him to read not just movements but intentions, and even the faintest shifts in energy around the palace.
Caiyi followed, synchronizing her aura. "This… is incredible. We can sense attacks before they happen, predict energy shifts… even subtle changes in the environment."
Lin Feng's gaze was sharp. "Exactly. The fourth secret is no longer just about strength or strategy—it's foresight, control, and spiritual alignment. By mastering these currents, we can influence both combat and reality itself."
The palace pulsed brighter, responding to Lin Feng's synchronization. Hidden energy spiraled into his aura, petals spinning like a storm of radiant light. He could feel the possibilities expanding—enhanced perception, precise manipulation of energy, and foresight that could turn any challenge into an opportunity.
"This is only the beginning," Lin Feng murmured. "The fourth secret still holds deeper mysteries… and once fully mastered, nothing can oppose the Obsidian Root Palace."
Caiyi nodded, determination blazing. "Then let's master it… together."
The palace vibrated in acknowledgment, as if welcoming its master into the next stage of ultimate harmony.