Chu Chen quickly noticed the anomaly. It was likely a hidden space.

"Understood."

Chu Chen knew this was Feng Qing'er signaling him.

He rushed toward the light, soon arriving at the area where Ma Xiuyue and Feng Qing'er were hidden.

At first glance, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. However, upon careful observation, one could see the space here was warped and compressed.

Tucked within it lay a smaller, separate space.

Chu Chen struck out with a palm.

With a resounding boom, the surrounding space collapsed. Feng Qing'er and Ma Xiuyue fell from the void above.

Chu Chen quickly caught them.

"Finding the two of you was not easy,"

Chu Chen said with a faint smile, looking at them.

"Yes, we were concealed. There is indeed something strange about this space."

Ma Xiuyue spoke while carefully surveying their surroundings.

"Where did that teleportation formation send us?"

"This place looks utterly bizarre, yet I can't quite pinpoint what's wrong with it."

It just felt strange-that was Ma Xiuyue's sole conclusion.

"It is indeed strange. I believe this is a massive, naturally formed array."

"It simply hasn't activated yet."

"This sky full of star-stones serves as its trigger. When their spiritual power gathers, the array will likely awaken."

Chu Chen voiced his judgment.

"If this is an array, what are we waiting for? Let's get out of here."

Ma Xiuyue looked at Chu Chen. She had no desire to linger in this wretched place.

Staying here offered her no benefits whatsoever.

She had been observing for a while and had yet to spot a single treasure.

"Leaving is likely impossible."

"We must wait for the array to fully form."

"The star-stones before our eyes have no end and no boundary. The entire array exists in a state of primal chaos."

"There is no exit. How can we leave?"

Chu Chen had already studied the area thoroughly, but even he hadn't found a way out.

"So, you're saying that if this array doesn't activate, we can't leave?"

"But if it does activate, won't we just be trapped inside it?"

Feng Qing'er's eyes were filled with deep confusion at Chu Chen's words.

"It would naturally be best to leave before it activates, but as of now, there is no exit. I have already scoured the perimeter."

"Furthermore, have you noticed? These star-stones are slowly merging."

Chu Chen pointed out his discovery.

Hearing this, Feng Qing'er and Ma Xiuyue peered closely into the surroundings. It was exactly as Chu Chen said.

The densely packed star-stones had gradually begun to fuse, condensing wave after wave of tremendous array power.

Seeing this, they realized that the array here would awaken sooner or later.

But what kind of formation was hidden here?

"So the teleportation platform sent us directly into a massive spatial formation."

"It's all my fault,"

Feng Qing'er said, her voice laced with self-reproach.

"What's bad about it? It is fine."

"Since we are in a secret realm, anything can happen. Why blame yourself?"

"I think it is fine. You shouldn't think that way."

Chu Chen truly did not mind, merely offering a faint, indifferent smile.

Buzz!

The sky full of star-stones suddenly erupted with dazzling light, transforming into streams of spiritual power that poured directly into a massive array core.

An ancient grinding sound, like the turning of a heavenly wheel, echoed through the void as an ancient array slowly took shape.

The moment it formed, Chu Chen's gaze locked onto it.

Within the array, a colossal divine bird slowly rose into the sky.

Feng Qing'er's expression turned incredibly solemn at the sight of the divine bird.

"This... this is the Divine Phoenix Star-Fall Array."

"An array manifested from a divine bird. Though the bird here should only be an illusory projection."

Feng Qing'er stared at the formation, her eyes filled with dread.

Chu Chen, however, remained completely calm. This brought him no pressure whatsoever.

Such a meager suppression was nothing to him.

Hum!

The divine phoenix slowly spread its wings within the array.

A terrifying pressure instantly crushed down upon them.

Spiritual power flowed across Chu Chen's body, forcefully repelling the crushing weight.

But Feng Qing'er and Ma Xiuyue were not so fortunate.

The overwhelming force of the array choked the breath from their lungs, and blood began to seep from the corners of their mouths.

Seeing their state, Chu Chen pinched his fingers into a technique sign. A spiritual power barrier instantly draped over the two women.

In a flash, they felt the crushing pressure recede.

Yet Chu Chen remained standing freely within the array, guarded by only a paper-thin veil of Qi.

In truth, even without that faint barrier, withstanding the dense onslaught of the array's power would be an effortless feat for him.

Seeing Chu Chen exposed to the array deeply worried Feng Qing'er.

"Wu Qi, hurry and step into the barrier! It's too dangerous outside!"

Feng Qing'er called out urgently.

But Chu Chen shook his head.

"Relax, I am fine."

"The array has yet to reach its peak. When its power maxes out, I will destroy it in a single strike, and we can leave."

Chu Chen said with absolute certainty.

The Divine Phoenix Star-Fall Array was a formation of apocalyptic might. Even a Great Saint realm expert trapped within would face nine deaths and one life.

Although Chu Chen had broken through to the Saint King realm, he had only just ascended. The array's power was still climbing rapidly. If Chu Chen could truly destroy it, his strength would be unfathomable.

Even so, Feng Qing'er desperately wished for him to be careful. She could not bear to watch him take such risks.

"Let's not risk it. Rest for a moment, and we can figure out a way together."

"Please don't act recklessly."

Every word Feng Qing'er spoke bled with desperate concern.

Chu Chen saw her devotion clearly, but he could not allow it into his heart. After all, his heart belonged entirely to Lin Shuwang.

His only purpose in God Phoenix Valley was to tear it down from the inside.

A piercing cry tore through the air!

The divine phoenix unleashed a deafening screech, and the surrounding array forces began to hum violently.

Massive projections of the divine phoenix surged toward Chu Chen from all directions.

Facing this apocalyptic sight, Chu Chen remained completely poised, his expression devoid of panic.

But watching this unfold, Feng Qing'er's heart shattered with terror.

"Wu Qi, look out!"

She was on the verge of tears.

Meeting Feng Qing'er's tearful, panicked gaze, Chu Chen gripped the Blood Dragon Spear. A vortex of blood-red light began to dance along its tip.

He was ready to strike with lethal force at any given moment.

"Relax. I will not fall here."

"This Divine Phoenix Star-Fall Array... I shall pierce it with a single thrust of my spear."

Chu Chen declared with chilling dominance.

Despite his absolute confidence, Feng Qing'er was drowning in anxiety.

After all, the Divine Phoenix Star-Fall Array was no ordinary formation. Even a Saint King might not survive its wrath.

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