The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 228: Fierce Competition

Deep within the secret realm, beside a tranquil lake, strange ripples suddenly appeared. From the center of the lake, a dazzling light shot up into the sky, accompanied by a deafening roar. The treasure finally appeared.

“Look! The treasure has appeared!” Yun Che’s eyes were sharp, and he was the first to notice the strange phenomenon. He excitedly pointed to the center of the lake.

Li Yifeng stood beside him, his brows furrowed, his eyes gleaming with greed and vigilance. "As the rumors say, the treasures within this secret realm are truly extraordinary. Yun Che, we must proceed with caution."

“Hmph, be careful? When have I, Yun Che, ever been afraid?” A disdainful smile appeared on Yun Che’s lips, but his eyes revealed a solemn look.

The appearance of the treasure not only attracted Yun Che and Li Yifeng, but also attracted the covetousness of other creatures in the secret realm. For a moment, the entire secret realm seemed to be shrouded in an invisible atmosphere of tension.

At this moment, Li Yifeng suddenly launched an attack. The long sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and slashed towards Yun Che with a sharp sword energy.

“Li Yifeng, how dare you sneak attack me?” Yun Che dodged Li Yifeng’s attack with ease, a hint of surprise and anger showing on his face.

“Hmph, Yun Che, only the strong can possess the treasure!” Li Yifeng snorted coldly and swung his sword again. The sword light was like a dragon, rushing straight towards Yun Che.

Yun Che's figure was as light as a swallow, and he easily avoided Li Yifeng's continuous attacks. He laughed secretly in his heart. Although Li Yifeng's strength was impressive, it was obviously not enough in this secret realm.

Just as Yun Che was about to strike back, a dark shadow suddenly leaped out from the side and lunged towards the treasure. It was a gigantic demonic beast, its body covered in black scales, its eyes gleaming with greed.

“Oh no! A monster is trying to steal the treasure!” Yun Che exclaimed and immediately chased after the monster.

Seeing this, Li Yifeng immediately put away his sword and followed closely behind.

The monster was extremely fast and rushed to the treasure in an instant. It opened its huge mouth and prepared to swallow the treasure.

“Don’t even think about it!” Yun Che shouted loudly, and with a wave of the long sword in his hand, a dazzling sword energy cut through the sky and went straight to the vital point of the monster.

The demon beast roared angrily and easily dodged Yun Che's attack by shifting its body to the side. However, it also lost control of the treasure, which fell back onto the lake, gleaming with an alluring light.

Li Yifeng seized the opportunity and rushed over. The long sword in his hand flashed like lightning, striking the monster's eyes. The monster roared in pain and rolled in the air.

Yun Che and Li Yifeng seized the opportunity to join forces and launched a fierce attack on the monster. Sword lights shone like a weave, sword energy crisscrossed, and the entire secret realm seemed to be shaken by their battle.

After a fierce battle, the monster was finally defeated and fell in a pool of blood. Yun Che and Li Yifeng smiled at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Hmph, it seems our strength is not bad.” Yun Che wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile.

"Yes, but don't forget, this is just the beginning." Li Yifeng looked around vigilantly and reminded.

Just as Yun Che and Li Yifeng were about to go forward to inspect the treasure, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of black-robed monks rushing towards them.

“Oh no, it’s the black-robed cultivator!” Li Yifeng’s face changed, and he immediately stood in front of Yun Che.

The black-robed monks are a notorious bandit gang in the secret realm. They are good at sneak attacks and robbery, making countless monks terrified.

"Hmph, just two young boys dare to snatch treasures?" A leading monk among the black-robed monks sneered.

Yun Che and Li Yifeng exchanged glances, their eyes filled with hostility. They knew that this battle was inevitable.

“Hmph, so what if you’re a black-robed monk? Why would I, Yun Che, be afraid of you?” Yun Che snorted coldly, swung his sword, and took the lead in attacking the black-robed monk.

Li Yifeng followed closely behind, and the two fought side by side, engaging in a fierce battle with the black-robed monk. Swords flashed, sword energy spread, and the entire secret realm seemed to be shrouded in their battle.

During the battle, Yun Che suddenly remembered the Five Elements and Eight Diagrams and the Qimen Dunjia technique that his master had taught him. With a thought in his mind, he immediately put it into practice.

“Li Yifeng, you are responsible for holding them back. I will set up the formation!” Yun Che shouted loudly and dodged the attack of the black-robed monk in a flash.

Li Yifeng nodded in agreement, and swung the sword in his hand like a storm, forcing the black-robed monks to retreat again and again.

Yun Che took the opportunity to set up a Five Elements Bagua formation around him. He pinched his fingers and chanted an incantation, and rays of light shot out from his fingertips, landing on the surrounding rocks.

“Hmph, black-robed monks, have a taste of the power of my Five Elements Bagua Formation!” Yun Che sneered and waved his hands. The Five Elements Bagua Formation suddenly lit up, and rays of light intertwined together to form a huge light shield.

Seeing this, the black-robed monks retreated in fear. They knew that this Five Elements Bagua Formation was extremely powerful, and once trapped, it would be difficult to escape.

But how could Yun Che and Li Yifeng give them a chance to escape? Together, they launched a fierce attack on the black-robed monks. With the blessing of the Five Elements Bagua Formation, their strength increased greatly, and the black-robed monks were quickly defeated.

After the battle, Yun Che and Li Yifeng were finally able to approach the treasure. They looked at the treasure gleaming with an alluring light on the lake, their hearts filled with excitement.

“This treasure is finally ours!” Yun Che shouted excitedly.

Li Yifeng also smiled, but he did not forget to be vigilant. He looked around, fearing that something unexpected would happen again.

However, at this moment, suddenly, a strong tremor was heard. The ground beneath their feet began to shake violently, as if something was about to break out of the ground.

“Oh no! It’s the guardian beast in the secret realm!” Li Yifeng’s face changed drastically, and he immediately pulled Yun Che up.

A gigantic figure emerged from the ground. It was a guardian beast emitting a powerful aura. Its eyes were like torches, staring intently at the treasures in Yun Che and Li Yifeng's hands.

“Hmph, you want to steal the treasure? You’ll have to get past me first!” The guardian beast roared angrily and pounced towards Yun Che and Li Yifeng.

Facing the fierce attacks of the guardian beasts, Yun Che and Li Yifeng both felt immense pressure. They knew that this battle would be the key to their survival.

“Li Yifeng, let’s join forces!” Yun Che shouted, swung the long sword in his hand, and a brilliant sword energy slashed towards the guardian beast.

Li Yifeng was not to be outdone. The long sword in his hand was like a dragon emerging from the sea, striking directly at the guardian beast's vital points.

However, the guardian beasts were too powerful, and their attacks were easily neutralized. Yun Che and Li Yifeng were both shocked and retreated repeatedly, their faces pale.

"This is not a solution. We must find its weakness!" Li Yifeng said breathlessly.

Yun Che nodded in agreement. He endured the pain and carefully observed the guardian beast's movements and aura. Finally, he discovered a subtle flaw.

“Li Yifeng, seize the opportunity!” Yun Che shouted and attacked the guardian beast again.

This time, he didn't attack the guardian beast's vital points directly, but cleverly circled behind it. The moment the guardian beast turned around, the long sword in his hand flashed like lightning, going straight for its neck.

With a soft "Puff!" sound, a deep wound appeared on the guardian beast's neck. It roared angrily, and its body began to stagger.

Seeing this, Li Yifeng immediately seized the opportunity, swung the sword in his hand, and cut off the head of the guardian beast.

After the battle, Yun Che and Li Yifeng both collapsed on the ground. They looked at each other with smiles of relief.

“Huh…it’s finally over.” Yun Che said while panting.

"Yeah, I didn't expect this guardian beast to be so powerful." Li Yifeng also wiped the sweat from his forehead.

They smiled at each other, then stood up and walked towards the treasure. This time, they finally got the treasure, and their hearts were filled with excitement and joy.

Yun Che and Li Yifeng carefully picked up the treasure and examined it carefully. It was a crystal clear jade, emitting a soft light, as if it contained infinite power.

“What exactly is this treasure used for?” Yun Che asked curiously.

Li Yifeng shook his head: "I don't know either, but Master once said that every treasure has its own secrets. Perhaps, only when we truly understand it can we unleash its power."

Yun Che nodded and took the treasure into his arms. He knew that this was just a new beginning and that the road ahead was still long.

"Li Yifeng, what should we do next?" Yun Che asked.

Li Yifeng looked around and pointed into the distance: "That's the depths of the secret realm. It's said that there are more secrets and treasures hidden there. Why don't we go there and take a look? Maybe we can gain more."

Yun Che's eyes flashed with excitement when he heard this. He nodded and embarked on a new journey with Li Yifeng.

As night fell, Yun Che and Li Yifeng stopped in an open meadow. They looked up at the night sky, only to see a multitude of stars, like dazzling gems inlaid in the black sky.

“It’s so beautiful.” Yun Che exclaimed.

Li Yifeng also nodded: "Yes, the starry sky here is brighter and more beautiful than outside."

They sat quietly on the grass, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty. Under the starry sky, their hearts seemed to have found some kind of wonderful connection and resonance.

“Li Yifeng, how many treasures do you think we can get this time?” Yun Che suddenly asked.

Li Yifeng smiled and said, "Who knows? But no matter how much we get, as long as we are together, it's enough."

Yun Che felt a surge of warmth in his heart when he heard this. He knew that Li Yifeng was his best friend and comrade-in-arms. No matter what difficulties and challenges he encountered,