Liu Feng felt a sudden chill. A strong intuition made him pick up Yu Jingya without hesitation, and his figure transformed into a streak of light as he sped towards the fifth floor of the cultivation hall.
This fifth level is a forbidden area of the Cultivation Hall, and only he, as the Abbot, is qualified to enter.
Yu Jingya was terrified by this sudden turn of events, her face paling. She instinctively wrapped her arms tightly around Liu Feng's neck, her eyes filled with confusion and fear, her heart churning with panic.
She was both amazed by Liu Feng's ability to fly, which made her completely believe in his identity as a cultivator, and filled with worry about Liu Feng's sudden change of heart.
She couldn't help but recall Liu Feng's earlier act of pushing her away, and her mind immediately began to wander.
"Liu Feng, what's wrong?" Her voice trembled, filled with concern and worry. Her eyes were fixed on Liu Feng's face, trying to find the answer in his expression.
"It's nothing, just a minor mishap during my cultivation." Liu Feng lowered his voice, trying his best to appear calm.
But he knew in his heart that his current situation was by no means a "minor situation".
He could clearly feel the spiritual energy in his dantian becoming increasingly uncontrollable, surging wildly. It felt like a wild horse about to break free, ready to devour him at any moment.
Is this a sign of a qi deviation or a breakthrough? Liu Feng had no experience, but he could feel the changes within his body growing stronger.
What is meant to be will be; what is meant to be will be.
He quickly adjusted his breathing to calm himself down, and rapidly considered his options.
This unexpected change may be his chance to break through to the Golden Core stage, but it also means that he will face unprecedented risks.
If he can successfully break through, he will enter a completely new realm and his strength will greatly increase.
But if they fail, they may die and perish.
Soon, Sun Yaopo, Tong Miao, Liu Yue, and others arrived upon hearing the news. Their faces were filled with anxiety and concern, and their eyes revealed their worry for Liu Feng.
Liu Feng's gaze swept over everyone, and he said solemnly, "You are the people I trust and are closest to the most. I have something important to tell you."
After saying that, he took out all the treasured pills from his pocket and distributed them to everyone without hesitation.
"This seclusion may last a long time, and I cannot predict when I will emerge. You may use these pills yourselves. If you encounter any urgent problems, you may handle them yourselves. Do not worry about me."
His tone was firm, and although he tried to reassure everyone, the determination in his eyes was hard to hide.
Upon hearing this, Granny Sun frowned, her eyes filled with worry.
She shook her head slightly, her tone full of concern: "Master, you must be careful. I have lived for so long and know the dangers on the path of cultivation. Please do not be careless."
Liu Feng nodded and replied solemnly, "Grandma Sun, don't worry. I know this seclusion is no small matter, and I understand the risks involved. But this is a rare opportunity, and I must seize it. If I can successfully break through, it will be a godsend; if something unexpected happens, that is fate's arrangement."
He didn't mention the Golden Core stage he was about to break through to, a realm that all cultivators dreamed of, existing only in legends, and also the most dangerous stage of cultivation.
He worried that if he spoke out, it would only make people more concerned.
Then, Liu Feng turned to Tong Miao and Sun Yaopo: "Sun Yaopo, junior brother Tong Miao, from now on you must take good care of my three older sisters, especially their lives at Qingcheng University. You must protect them for me and not let them suffer any grievances."
Tong Miao nodded solemnly and agreed: "Don't worry, Junior Uncle, I will definitely protect them."
Liu Feng then turned to Liu Yue: "Big sister, I'm entrusting Mom and Dad to your care. While I can't go back, please comfort them. As for my Tsinghua University matter, if I haven't come out of seclusion in a month, please decline it for me. Going to school is no longer important to me."
Liu Yue's eyes reddened, and her voice choked with emotion: "Fourth brother, you must get out of seclusion safely!"
Liu Feng smiled and patted her on the back: "Big sister, it's not like it's a matter of life and death, don't cry. It's nothing, don't worry, I'll be fine."
Liu Yue murmured softly, "I'm just... worried about you."
Liu Feng smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, I will get out of seclusion safely."
He then took out his phone and tried to dial a number, but all he heard was a "number not in service" message.
His expression faltered slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. "Sigh..." After a sigh, his emotions shifted.
Liu Feng handed his phone to Sun Yaopo: "If a girl named Wang Juan calls, please tell her... I like her, but I respect her choice."
Finally, Liu Feng's gaze lingered on Yu Jingya, his eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance: "Jingya, I once said that I like both of you. If you're willing, I will always like you."
He believed that the beautiful girl in front of him truly loved him!
In his past life, he had let her down and failed to cherish that love.
Yu Jingya's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. She gripped Liu Feng's sleeve tightly and choked out, "I like you, I'll wait for you..."
Liu Feng gave her a deep look, then turned to Tong Miao and beckoned, "Junior Nephew Tong Miao, come here for a moment."
Tong Miao quickly walked to Liu Feng's side, and saw Liu Feng press a palm on his Baihui acupoint, and a warm and powerful spiritual energy slowly flowed into his body.
Shock and gratitude flashed in Tong Miao's eyes. He hadn't expected Liu Feng to lend him a helping hand at this crucial moment.
Liu Feng said calmly, "I see you'll break through to the Qi Refining stage within the next day or two. Go, quickly absorb the spiritual energy I just left behind, and successfully break through."
Tong Miao was extremely excited and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Uncle-Master! I will definitely not let you down!"
Liu Feng scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering on each of them: "You may all step back. Do not disturb me unless I summon you."
Although everyone was reluctant to part with him, they knew that Liu Feng would have to face the challenges ahead alone.
They silently withdrew from the fifth-floor hall, the doors slowly closed, and silence returned to the hall.
Liu Feng took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming firm and profound.
He closed his eyes, preparing to face this challenge that concerned both his life and his future.
The crowd outside the hall stood quietly, their hearts heavy with complex emotions. They all silently prayed that Liu Feng would be safe and sound and successfully break through to the next level.
Sun Yaopo tried to comfort herself, saying, "The abbot is a virtuous person and Heaven will always protect him. Please don't worry."
Several weeks later, Liu Feng still showed no signs of emerging from seclusion.
Liu Yue, Liu Xiaoling, and Yu Jingya left Qingfeng Temple with heavy hearts, as the day for the start of the school term had arrived.
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