Chapter 363: Water Finds Its Way

"Brother Chu Feng, tell me, is there a way to get in?!" Li Canghe clutched Chu Feng's shoulders, shaking him vigorously. He was overcome with excitement, his fingers trembling with anticipation.

The emergence of such an evolutionary dynasty would be an unimaginable event, surpassing all the sects on the Descendants' home planet. It could directly transition an entire world to a higher level of existence.

This kind of advanced civilization would allow them to avoid countless detours in their development!

"Senior, my bones are about to rattle loose," Chu Feng said, frowning.

"My apologies, I forgot you've fallen from the King realm. But don't worry, Little Chu, if you can lead us inside, we will repay you with our lives, and we'll help you find a way to recover your former strength."

Li Canghe made his vow. This inheritance far surpassed anything on his home planet; if he acquired it, he could undoubtedly become the progenitor of an entire sect.

At that moment, a fervent flame flickered in his eyes—not just excitement, but raw ambition. Why should he remain subordinate to anyone?

His current status was merely that of a follower to the Descendants, not a true Descendant himself. He yearned to surpass them and become the master of the Primordial Magnetic Immortal Cave!

"Let me see if there's a suitable path, one that allows us to safely approach the energy tower," Chu Feng said.

"Very well. As long as we can overcome this challenge, we will ensure your protection and make you the Descendants' most honored guest," Li Canghe promised.

Chu Feng's heart remained unmoved; such promises were meaningless and cheap. He hadn't forgotten Li Canghe's reaction when he'd allowed the toad to eat the purple apple earlier.

Back then, a distinct chill had flickered deep in Li Canghe's eyes. If merely consuming an exotic fruit displeased him, what would be his reaction to something far more valuable?

Should they truly acquire the inheritance, this seemingly benevolent Li Canghe might well eliminate him without hesitation.

However, Chu Feng maintained a calm smile, revealing no hint of negative emotions.

"Chu Feng, if you can decipher the field here, I'll give you a surprise," Princess Lin said, her smile captivating and her breath like orchids as she whispered into Chu Feng's ear, making it tingle.

"I'm more concerned it might be a fright," Chu Feng responded.

Zhou Yun laughed, "If you can unearth the energy tower here and prove yourself a true genius in field studies, our Princess Lin might just offer herself to you."

It was clear that Zhou Yun had a favorable impression of Chu Feng, frequently speaking on his behalf and hoping he would develop a good relationship with Princess Lin.

While she thought a romantic relationship between them was improbable, she believed becoming close platonic friends would still be beneficial.

Chu Feng glanced sideways, looking at Princess Lin.

Her dress flowed gracefully, highlighting her perfectly sculpted figure. Even her hair shimmered, and her skin was as delicate and lustrous as jade. When she smiled, her red lips appeared incredibly sensual and alluring.

Princess Lin carried herself with poise. A smile graced her radiant face, and her eyes were captivating. Meeting his gaze, she didn't refute Zhou Yun's words, even though she inwardly believed a relationship with Chu Feng was utterly impossible.

"How would I explain marrying an alien to my family?" Chu Feng mused. "My parents would probably be terrified. That wouldn't be ideal."

Nearby, some people's eyes grew cold. They wanted to ask, *Are you certain you could even aspire to her level?*

The Descendants' descendants, in particular, flashed a look of disdain. While they acknowledged his remarkable talent in field studies, he was still far from mastering it. To imagine himself on par with an inherently gifted evolver destined for greatness was a gross overestimation.

Chu Feng paid them no mind and began to study the terrain.

The ruins were vast, littered with copper tiles. Even in its derelict state, with broken metal walls everywhere, it still exuded a sense of grandeur, hinting at its past prosperity and splendor.

Chu Feng conducted several tests and once again asked people to brave the dangers. Li Canghe and the old woman agreed without hesitation, ordering their subordinates to advance and clear the path with their lives.

All fifteen individuals perished, dying in the mist, strangled by the brilliant patterns on the ground.

High-ranking members of several major financial groups were seething with resentment, their hearts bleeding. They secretly loathed Li Canghe and his companions for their cold-bloodedness, treating their people as mere cannon fodder.

At the same time, everyone present felt a mix of disappointment and anxiety. With fifteen paths leading to dead ends, had this place become an insurmountable barrier, offering no way in?

"I'll go myself, taking it one step at a time, gradually deciphering it. We can't sacrifice any more lives," Chu Feng declared.

"No, that's too dangerous. If anything were to happen to you, our consciences would be troubled. You must take care of yourself," Li Canghe said.

He disagreed with Chu Feng's proposal, not out of genuine concern, but because he feared that if Chu Feng died, all their efforts would be in vain, with no one left to decipher the field.

"I have a fifty percent chance; I might be able to get in. If we retreat now, there truly will be no hope," Chu Feng stated.

He had seen the way, feeling over eighty percent confident he could enter, as he had just deduced and calculated a viable path.

Even if it failed, he could ensure his safe withdrawal.

Despite his high confidence, he chose not to reveal the full extent of his certainty, not wanting others to follow. He intended to enter alone and explore first.

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts stirred. A fifty percent chance was certainly worth the risk, and if successful, the rewards would be immense!

In that instant, almost everyone mentally agreed, hoping he would take the risk and scout the path!

They felt a sense of urgency. With Earth continually recovering, more beings from outer realms were poised to arrive, including a new generation of supremely talented divine sons and saintesses.

If they failed to seize this opportunity now, future competition would be incredibly fierce, and many would be destined never to rise.

As the saying goes, "one step ahead leads to steps ahead." The most crucial thing was to gain the initiative!

"Brother Chu Feng, you must be extremely careful. While deciphering this field is important, it's far less crucial than your own life. Your safety must be your first priority!" Li Canghe urged.

Chu Feng, in turn, adopted a sincere demeanor and replied, "Rest assured, old brother, I'll be careful. I will do everything in my power to open a safe path for you all."

He nudged the toad, signaling it to accompany him and provide assistance at crucial moments.

The toad was one hundred and twenty percent reluctant, squinting its eyes in near rebellion. Yet, when Chu Feng simply patted its shoulder without a word, it surprisingly relented.

It suddenly realized that such a shameless character like Chu Feng wouldn't simply go to his death; he was likely aiming for some great fortune. It *had* to follow.

Soon, it became highly spirited, adopting a noble demeanor as it declared its newfound understanding: it would follow Chu Feng even unto death, vowing to protect him.

"Move!" Chu Feng kicked it.

"Croak!"

Gradually, they disappeared into the mist, approaching the indistinct energy tower.

Before long, a thick fog surged, completely shrouding the entire area. While the faint energy tower had been visible earlier, nothing could be seen now.

Furthermore, the white mist began to shift to a grayish-brown, making the area appear eerie and terrifying.

Eventually, the mist turned jet black, dense as ink, making it impossible to see one's own hand. The area was now completely isolated from the outside world.

"Brother Chu Feng!" someone called out.

However, silence met their calls; no one responded from ahead.

The onlookers exchanged uneasy glances, a bad premonition rising in their hearts. That area seemed to have become an independent pocket of space, completely cut off, with nothing discernible.

Had Chu Feng died inside? And had the activation of the ancient field transformed this area into an impassable forbidden zone?

"Chu Feng!" several people called.

Lin Nuoyi stepped forward, scrutinizing the scene before softly calling out. Still, there was no response.

"Oh no, he most likely failed and got himself caught," someone concluded.

Feng Hong complained, "He was a bit overconfident. How could he just rush into a place like this? One shouldn't attempt such things without certainty."

Many people's expressions soured. Chu Feng was the only one proficient in field studies; if he died inside, their path forward would be cut off.

"Ooh, this feels so good! The energy here is incredibly dense," said the toad, whose mood was in stark contrast to everyone else's. Its eyes were wide, fixed on the energy tower ahead.

In fact, Chu Feng had successfully led it inside. However, the moment they stepped in, the area underwent a slight change, and several special fields were activated.

This caused the mist to rise, trapping them and isolating the area from the outside world.

Chu Feng had initially considered setting up a concealment array to block others' perceptions, but it now seemed entirely unnecessary.

Here, rubble was strewn everywhere, and the destruction was even more extensive. In some areas, metal structures had completely melted, then cooled into irregular, hardened lumps.

At the center of the ruins stood a faint, four-story energy tower, approximately twelve meters high, from which wisps of silvery-white energy drifted down.

According to Li Canghe, this was the Tower of Inheritance! The imperial dynasty of old had fallen, conquered and reduced to ruins. However, they had a contingency: after countless years, this energy tower had risen from the ashes of destruction, ensuring their legacy would endure.

This was a technique employed by peak evolutionary sects!

Li Canghe had revealed that such energy towers contained vast amounts of information. Anyone inside would gain access to all the ancient texts and knowledge of that lineage.

"Oh?!"

Chu Feng noticed an artifact within the energy tower: a silver box.

It wasn't large, suspended in the ethereal space of the energy tower. This was peculiar, as Li Canghe had stated that all inheritances were contained within the energy itself, a hidden treasury with no physical objects left behind.

Yet, here, within this very energy tower, was a silver box—something that defied common sense.

In an instant, Chu Feng concluded: this silver box was even more important than the core inheritance of the so-called evolutionary dynasty!

It was far more precious, positioned directly at the tower's heart.

"What's in the box?" Chu Feng stared intently, circling the energy tower. Though remnants of broken fields existed here, there was no real danger.

This was because, during the ancient attack, this inheritance ground had been the primary target, utterly devastated. Consequently, it was far less dangerous now than the outer regions.

The remaining field symbols merely formed minor obstructions, like walls, but they could be easily bypassed.

"Such a lovely scent! Exotic fruits!" the toad suddenly exclaimed, its nose twitching with excitement.

Chu Feng also noticed it. After traversing a section of broken fields and rounding to the other side of the energy tower, a refreshing fragrance wafted towards them.

Soon, they spotted two small trees rooted behind a metal wall. Each tree bore several fruits, intensely fragrant, clearly having been ripe for many days.

Fortunately, they were exotic fruits; despite being thoroughly ripe, they hadn't fallen to the ground. They continued to grow on their branches, their aroma growing ever stronger.

The fruits on one of the emerald-green exotic trees were translucent gold, the size of longans, perfectly round and brilliant. They resembled glistening golden elixirs, imbued with a flowing rosy light, their fragrance so potent it seemed almost tangible.

On the other, a silvery-white exotic tree, grew several bright red fruits, each the size of a fist. They resembled the legendary vermilion fruits, though exceptionally large.

With five fruits on one tree and four on the other, this could certainly be considered a high yield!

Chu Feng smiled, plucking a crystal-clear, perfectly round fruit that resembled a golden elixir. The moment he put it into his mouth, a golden light erupted, illuminating his entire body.

All his pores opened wide; it was immensely comfortable. The longan-sized fruit instantly melted, transforming into a warm current that, accompanied by an intense fragrance, surged through every part of his body.

In that instant, Chu Feng shattered his sixth genetic lock. Unlike previous breakthroughs, this one required no effort; it felt completely natural and seamless.

In fact, during his last visit to the God Khan's tomb, he could have broken through after consuming the golden exotic fruit. However, he had held back, fearing that an untimely breakthrough might disrupt the delicate balance and lead to an incomplete evolution of his "small millstone."

Now, he remained calm, not struggling violently. Yet, due to his profound accumulation, upon consuming another exotic fruit today, his body spontaneously evolved.

"The sixth genetic lock… it didn't even let me choose the area; it just tore open automatically here," he mumbled, his expression peculiar. At that moment, he felt an overwhelming surge of power!